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        <ExplanationTxt>UNIT REPRESENTATIVES, WHO SERVE AS THE ORGANIZATION'S POINT OF CONTACT AT VARIOUS MILITARY UNITS AS ORGANIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON VARIOUS COMMITTEES. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) MEMBERS WHO SERVE ON THE GOVERNING BOARD. VARIOUS OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT THE ANNUAL MEETING, MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO VARIOUS GROUPS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, ETC.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 PROVIDED TO PRESIDENT FOR PRESENTATION TO GOVERNING EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY ALL MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC AT ANY TIME.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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