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        <ExplanationTxt>| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| Donation to the University of California Irvine UCI Burn Unit., $8491| Scholarships awarded to students pursuing careers in fire protection engineering., $12000| Donation to the Society of Fire Protection Engineers SFPE National Organization to support fire protection industry training and development initiatives., $2500|</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>| Explanation:| Minimal bank interest of $31.38 was earned on the chapters savings account during the year.</ExplanationTxt>
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