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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization is a fraternal insurance benefit society that consists of members through a lodge system. Membership is maintained through an active life insurance or annuity policy. Lodges are represented by delegates at the convention to vote on matters pertaining to the society and electing officers and board members.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Membership is maintained through an active life insurance respective lodge. Members can be nominated for the board or for officer positions at the convention that is held every four years.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A copy of Form 990 is provided to the Sociey for review by the President, and by the Chief Operating Officer, prior to the filing of the return.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Each year the directors complete a disclosure form. The President and Secretary review these forms for any conflicts and propose any resolutions.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation is determined and reviewed by the Board of Directors. Consideration is given to performance, expectations and to compensation paid by other fraternal organizations of our size.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Approved at National Convention every four years.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THe organizations by-laws are published at the convention and in its monthly newsletter when changes occur. Governing documents and financial statements are available upon request at the home office. A condensed summary of the annual statement is published in its monthly newsletter.</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt XI</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other changes consist of Change in Non-Admitted Assets $(75,623) and Change in Valuation Reserve $(155,798) for a total change of $(231,421).</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt XII, Line 1</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Society prepares its financial statements in conformity with the accounting practice prescribed by the Insurance Department of the State of Ohio.</ExplanationTxt>
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