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        <ExplanationTxt>THE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE SHALL ENSURE THE LODGES FEDERAL AND STATE INFORMATION AND TAX RETURNS ARE PREPARED AND SIGNED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL AND DELIVERED TO THE GRAND LODGE BY AUGUST 1ST. THE 990 IS SUBMITTED AT THE LODGE MEETINGS AND IS AVALIABLE FOR MEMBER REVIEW IN THE LODGE OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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