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        <ExplanationTxt>Fundraising expenses and investment fees</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt XII, Line 2d</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Fundraising expenses and investment fees</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Form is provided for inspection to the Board at its regular meeting.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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