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        <ExplanationTxt>The Grand Lodge (State) fraternal organization creates member filial lodges by granting them a charter throughout the states of California, Oregon and Nevada. Based on local, filial lodge membership size, the local filial lodges are then required to send the designated number of delegates to the annual State Convention, where various the direction of the Order and major issues are decided. Elections of State Lodge officers are held every two years at the annual convention.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>There are websites that regularly post exempt organization returns. However, Form 990 can and will be made available to the public upon request and at their expense.</ExplanationTxt>
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