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        <ExplanationTxt>THE LODGE IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE AND SENSE OF BELONGING TO MEMBERS WHILE PROVIDING AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO HELP MEET PRESSING CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY NEEDS</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 AND 990T ARE REVIEWED BY THE OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES AND APPROVAL IS PUT TO A VOTE AT THE ORGANIZATIONS MONTHLY MEETING IN JUNE.</ExplanationTxt>
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