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        <ExplanationTxt>F&amp;AM Hesperian Lodge 262 (Formerly Hesperian Lodge 264) is a subordinate lodge of the Grand Lodge of California. The Grand Lodge of California is responsible for the preparation of the the Form 990 and its supporting schedules. The Grand Lodge of California tax accountant prepares the Form 990 then the controller reviews the form 990. The controller submits the completed Form 990 to the lodge officers for review and approval. Once approved, the Controller/accountant files the Form 990 with the IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>As required, annually, officer of the lodge signs a conflict of interest disclosure statement. In this statement, the officers disclose known, existing, potential and possible conflicts of interest. If no such interests or activities exist, the party writes the word NONE in the space provided. In addition, these statements are updated when an interested party subsequently becomes a matter of executive committee action. The interested party disclosed the circumstances to the Master. In the event the interested party in question is the master, the potential conflict is disclosed to the full members. The conflict of interest disclosure statements for officers are submitted to the members for review.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office. It will be available upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Form 990 and other governing documents are available to the public at the lodge office. It will be available upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The lodge is using accrual basis of accounting for member dues receipts; the rest of the lodge transactions are on a cash basis of accounting</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>On January 20, 2020, Free and Accepted Masons of CA Lompoc Lodge 262 was consolidated to Free and Accepted Masons of Hesperian Lodge 264. All assets of Lompoc 262, amounting to $259,614, were transferred to Hesperian Lodge 264. As a result of consolidation, Hesperian Lodge 264 changed its name to Hesperian Lodge 262.</ExplanationTxt>
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