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        <ExplanationTxt>MEETINGS &amp; CONVENTIONS TO PROMOTE HIGHER SOCIAL, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND AREAS OF NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. TO PROMOTE MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS FOR THE HANDICAPPED.</ExplanationTxt>
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