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        <ReturnReference>Part I, Line 33:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Auto's for Arthritis- Advanced Remarketing Services delivers professional remarketing services to the Arthritis Foundation car donation programs. Services include state of the art call center, nationwide towing coverage, established network of buyers and auctions, comprehensive reporting and processing of all required State and IRS documents. Funds collected (gross, less applicable fees) are direct deposited into the Region's bank account.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The executive committee has limited authority to make decisions, but those decisions must be ratified by the governing board.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Prior to filing the 2011 Form 990 with the IRS, the Region's executive officer, key accounting personnel and officers of the Board of Trustees received a copy of the Region's Form 990 electronically. Each individually reviewed the Form (including schedules) and submitted questions or comments to management as deemed necessary. Questions and comments were resolved appropriately to the satisfaction of the Region's executive officer, key accounting personnel and officers of the Board of Trustees. The Form 990 (including schedules) was then approved by the Officer's of the Board of Trustees. Once the Form 990 was finalized and approved by the Officer's of the Board of Trustees a copy of the final Form 990 (including schedules), was provided to each voting member of the region's Board of Trustees. Where possible the form was provided electronically. When necessary the form was provided in paper form. Ten business days was provided for resolving questions and comments before filing the final Form 990 with the IRS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>At least annually, all employees must sign a Conflict of Interest disclosure form. All volunteer positions such as nominees for Board, Council, Committee and ad hoc task force positions shall complete a conflict of interest disclosure form annually and prior to initial appointment to serve in these various positions. If potential conflicts exist as to Arthritis Foundation Staff, the appropriate management and/or the Human Resources department shall address them.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Work performance and salary are reviewed annually by the employee's supervisor in collaboration with the President and/or Board of Trustees. Increases, within the salary range, are granted to those whose performance merits an increase. Increases are not automatic. Additional responsibility carried, competence on the job, including attendance, punctuality, ability to meet assigned deadlines, ability to get along with fellow workers, and length of service are among the factors considered in granting increases.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The organization makes public the majority of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements via the National Office's website at www.arthritis.org. All other documents not readily avialible via this website are available upon request.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part XI, line 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Net unrealized losses on investments: -940,225.</Explanation>
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