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        <ExplanationTxt>AS A MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION, THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS 38,000 MEMBERS. THERE ARE TWO CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE ACADEMY: FELLOWS AND MEMBERS. ONLY FELLOWS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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