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        <Explanation>THE ASSOCIATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PROCESSES FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE INTERPRETATION ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON RECOGNITION, DE-RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX FILINGS ARE SUBJECTED TO AUDIT BY VARIOUS TAXING AUTHORITIES. THE ASSOCIATION'S OPEN AUDIT PERIODS ARE 2009 THROUGH 2011.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE PURPOSES OF THE ASSOCIATION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THE ORGANIZATION IF A CONFLICT ARISES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL HANDLE THE CONFLICT IN A REASONABLE MANNER.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
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