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        <ExplanationTxt>PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS, A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE COMMITTEEE MEMEBERS MAY COMMENT ON ANY PROPOSED CHANGES OR SUGGESTIONS TO MANAGEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
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