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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The MD DE DC Elks Association follows the IRS guidelines regarding member and public review of the Form 990 and financial statements. A request must be made and copies will be available to those who request same</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
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