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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 is reviewed at a meeting of the audit committee prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Upon Request in Booklet Form.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Line 11g</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 PART III, LINE 1-ORGANIZATION MISSION To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity: to recognize in a belief in God; to promote welfare and enhance happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate ood fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal oganization; and to provide for its government. Major Financial and Lodge decisions required approval of members.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part VI response or note to any other line in Part VI</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 19-OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLEUpon request in Booklet Form.</ExplanationTxt>
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