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        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>-7510</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Executive Committee is comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and chairs of standing and special board committees. The Corporate by-laws allow the Executive Committee to act on behalf of the Board in between regular Board meetings. The Executive Committee cannot amend the articles of incorporation, adopt a plan of merger or dissolution, or amend or repeal the by-laws.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>C.C. Ensell and Duke Ensell have a family relationship.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Executive Director, the Finance Director, and the Finance and Executive Committees review Form 990. A copy of the Form is provided to all Board Members before filing with the IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Conflict of Interest policy is reviewed and discussed annually at the beginning of each fiscal year. All Board Members, staff, and volunteers must confirm compliance with the policy and disclose any conflict(s) of interest. The Executive Director and Board committees monitor compliance with the policy.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Executive Director's compensation is determined by a review of like-kind organizations' compensation and a performance review. The governing board votes on the compensation package based on what the current budget will allow. The Executive Director determines the Finance Directors' compensation. The governing board votes on the compensation package based on what the current budget will allow.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Policies are made available upon request and are kept in a binder in the Executive Director's office. The binder is updated annually or as needed.</ExplanationTxt>
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