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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PROCESS BEGINS WITH AN INDEPENDENT NEGOTIATION BETWEEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE PRESIDENT, WHO IS THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THEN USES THE NEGOTIATIONS ALONG WITH OTHER COMPARABILITY DATA (ASAE SALARY SURVEY) TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. TO ENSURE SAFE HARBOR TREATMENT, WITH RESPECT TO EXCESS BENEFIT COMPENSATION, THE BOARD REVISED THE ASDA HANDBOOK TO REFLECT THE SAFE HARBOR RULES AS ADSA POLICY TO ENSURE FULLEST COMPLIANCE GOING FORWARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMS 1023, 990, AND 990-T ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART X, LINE 24E</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AWARDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 42,157. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 23,600. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 65,757. BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,387. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 36,427. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,814. EQUIPMENT LEASE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 39,750. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 39,750. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 31,276. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,079. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 38,355. HONORARIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 37,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,500. SCIENTIFIC LIAISON: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,000. CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 28,840. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,840. SPECIAL PROJECTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 26,432. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 26,432. STUDENT AFFILIATE DIVISION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,359. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,359. EXHIBIT EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,124. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,124. REPRESENTATIVE SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,202. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,202. POSTAGE EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,911. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 482. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,393. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,397. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 380. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,777. CAST EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,000. BAD DEBT EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 276. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 276.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENT -278,450. INCREASE IN EQUITY INVESTMENT 81,973. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -196,477.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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