Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
SHERIDAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 707
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
SHERIDAN, WY82801
D Employer identification number

83-0145630
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 287,678
F Name and address of principal officer:
KEN THORPE
PO BOX 707
SHERIDAN,WY82801
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.SHERIDANWYOMINGCHAMBER.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation:  
M State of legal domicile:
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROMOTE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING AS THE PROACTIVE VOICE OF LOCAL BUSINESS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 4
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 50
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 36,625 36,655
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 208,070 250,806
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 343 217
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,335 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 246,373 287,678
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 112,499 122,788
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 118,645 135,928
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 231,144 258,716
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 15,229 28,962
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 123,106 140,486
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 13,717 2,135
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 109,389 138,351
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PROMOTE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT FOR SHERIDAN COUNTY, WYOMING AS THE PROACTIVE VOICE OF LOCAL BUSINESS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 211,875 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 253,540 )
THE SHERIDAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS THE FRONT DOOR TO OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE A PASSION TO SELL OUR COMMUNITY TO VISITORS AND LOCALS, ENABLING US ALL TO GROW AND PROSPER. OUR "CAN DO" ATTITUDE PROMOTES A FRIENDLY, WELCOMING, POSITIVE IMAGE OF SHERIDAN. OUR MISSION STATEMENT READS, "WE ARE THE PROACTIVE VOICE OF LOCAL BUSINESS, WORKING FOR THE PROMOTION, PROTECTION AND PROSPERITY OF OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY." AND, OUR VISION IS TO BE THE NUMBER ONE RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS IN SHERIDAN COUNTY. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: -ACTIVELY PROMOTE A HEALTHY BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CLIMATE FOR OUR AREA. -CREATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL AREA BUSINESSES AND A CONCERN FOR THEIR PROBLEMS. -REPRESENT THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS. -PROMOTE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; RETENTION AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES. -DISCOVER AND CORRECT CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH PREVENT THE PROMOTION OF BUSINESS EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY GROWTH. -PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF A CIVIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL NATURE WHICH INCREASE THE FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC VALUES OF THE COMMUNITY. -CONTINUE TO PROMOTE TOURISM FOR THE COUNTY AND TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND SHERIDAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM. WE OPERATE THE WYOMING STATE WELCOME CENTER IN SHERIDAN IN COOPERATION WITH WYOMING TRAVEL & TOURISM AND SHERIDAN TRAVEL & TOURISM, GREETING APPROXIMATELY100,000 VISITORS A YEAR. THE CHAMBER SERVES AS THE PRIMARY CONDUIT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY, FROM REQUESTS FOR GENERAL COMMUNITY AND EVENT INFORMATION TO INQUIRIES ABOUT RELOCATION OF FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES TO OUR AREA. THE CHAMBER PROVIDES A CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN THOSE SEEKING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE THOSE RESOURCES. THE CHAMBER WORKS CLOSELY WITH AREA BUSINESSES AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY THAT MAY AFFECT BUSINESS HEALTH IN THE SHERIDAN AREA. THE CHAMBER PROVIDES A PUBLIC FORUM FOR INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES DURING AN ELECTION AND HOSTS AREA LEGISLATORS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS PRIOR TO EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THE CHAMBER FOSTERS COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN AREA BUSINESSES, HELPING TO CREATE COMMUNITY SYNERGY THROUGH INFORMATION SHARING, LEVERAGING OF RESOURCES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS CONNECTIONS. WE OFFER MANY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS, INCLUDING CHAMBER LUNCHEONS AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENTS. THE CHAMBER PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SHERIDAN COUNTY BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH BUSINESSES, AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO FACILITATE SPECIFIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. THIS PAST YEAR, WE HAVE TAKEN AN ACTIVE ROLE WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE, WORKING TO IDENTIFY TARGET INDUSTRIES AND DEVELOPING MARKETING MATERIALS TO HELP ATTRACT BUSINESS TO SHERIDAN. THE CHAMBER ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH MANY ADDITIONAL NON-PROFITS AND FOCUS GROUPS IN THE SHERIDAN AREA. THE CHAMBER MAINTAINS A BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF KEEPING DOLLARS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE CHAMBER BUCKS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RUNNING SUCCESSFULLY FOR MANY YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE CHAMBER DEDICATES FUNDS TO A SHOP LOCAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND UTILIZES MULTIPLE MEDIA OUTLETS TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE AND HELPS CREATE MORE UNDERSTANDING ON THE IMPACT KEEPING DOLLARS HERE LOCALLY HAS ON THE OVERALL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2011, WE UNVEILED OUR NEW CHAMBER TRAINING PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, TIMELY AND PERTINENT TRAINING FOR OUR LOCAL WORKFORCE BY UTILIZING LOCAL TRAINERS. OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PLAYED AN INTEGRAL PART FIVE YEARS AGO IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WYOMING CHAMBERS HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN. BEGINNING WITH TWO PARTICIPATING CHAMBERS (SHERIDAN AND GILLETTE), THE PLAN INCLUDED 28 EMPLOYERS AND 184 ENROLLED EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2011, THE ENTIRE PLAN COVERED 13 CHAMBERS IN WYOMING, 55 EMPLOYERS, AND 343 EMPLOYEES. SINCE INCEPTION, MEMBERSHIP HAS GROWN SUBSTANTIALLY, AND IN THE SHERIDAN AREA ALONE, THE PLAN COVERS 22 EMPLOYERS AND 128 EMPLOYEES. THE PLAN IS SELF-INSURED, PAYING ITS OWN CLAIMS UP TO A STOP-LOSS LIMIT BEYOND WHICH "EXCESS INSURANCE" COMES INTO PLAY. AT THE END OF 2011, THE PLAN HAD ACCUMULATED 958,872 IN RESERVES (OR AN AVERAGE OF 2,795 PER COVERED EMPLOYEE) - THE CUSHION AVAILABLE TO COVER CLAIM FLUCTUATIONS AS PREMIUM REVENUE AND CLAIM PAYMENTS OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN ADDITION TO WELCOMING MORE THAN 100,000 VISITORS IN 2011, WE ALSO DISTRIBUTED OVER 3,270 CONVENTION PACKETS, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION TO OVER 29,000 WEBSITE VISITORS. THE CHAMBER ALSO PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 319 RELOCATION INFORMATION PACKAGES TO PEOPLE FROM 39 DIFFERENT STATES AND 125 TOURIST PACKAGES, ALL AT NO COST TO THE REQUESTOR. THE STAFF CONTINUES TO HANDLE DOZENS OF INQUIRIES EACH DAY ABOUT THE SHERIDAN AREA AND THE SHERIDAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY, BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL, AND WALK-INS. THE CHAMBER AGAIN SPONSORED THE PUBLICATION OF IMAGES OF SHERIDAN COUNTY, TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY, ACCOMPANIED BY A STAND-ALONE WEBSITE -- WWW.IMAGESSHERIDANCOUNTY.COM -- FOCUSED ON RELOCATION-RELATED PROMOTION AND INFORMATION. A PAPER DIRECTORY OF CHAMBER MEMBERS, BY BUSINESS CATEGORY, WAS CREATED TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO "SHOP SHERIDAN". THE ONLINE AND PRINT COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY IS CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED TO IDENTIFY RESOURCE CONTACTS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT CATEGORIES (CAMPS/RECREATION, CHURCHES, CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, HEALTH AND FAMILY SUPPORTS, LOW-INCOME SUPPORT, AND SCHOOLS). IN 2011, THE CHAMBER COORDINATED THE LEGISLATIVE FORUM, REAL LIFE FAIR, JOB SHADOW DAY, CAREER EXPO, CHAMBER COFFEES, CELEBRATE THE ARTS, THIRD THURSDAY STREET FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS, CRAZY DAYS, 4-H/FFA BUYERS RECEPTION, WINDOW DECORATING CONTESTS, DRIVE SHERIDAN FUNDRAISER, CHRISTMAS STROLL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION, WE HOSTED TWELVE EDUCATIONAL LUNCHEONS WITH OVER 1,100 ATTENDEES AND TWELVE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENTS WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION TO INFORMATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY CHAMBER, PROJECTS OF THE CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF AND OUR COMMITTEES LINK RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO GOVERNMENT, BOOST RETAIL SALES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND CONNECT BUSINESS PEOPLE WITH EACH OTHER AND RESOURCES VITAL TO THEIR SUCCESS. OUR COMMITTEES WORK ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS WHICH ACTIVELY PROMOTE A POSITIVE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CLIMATE FOR OUR AREA. FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEES, THE EVENTS EACH COORDINATED AND THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS FOR EACH COMMITTEE IN 2011: AGRICULTURE/NATURAL RESOURCES/PUBLIC LANDS: A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC LANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: 4-H BUYERS RECEPTION, FARMER'S MARKET ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS VISITATIONS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 10 AMBASSADORS: THE AMBASSADORS SERVE AS A "HIGH PROFILE" COMMITTEE OF THE SHERIDAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, PROMOTE NEW BUSINESS, ENCOURAGE PROGRESSIVE GROWTH IN ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES, PROMOTE CONVENTIONS, TOURISM AND RECREATION IN THE SHERIDAN COUNTY AREA, OFFICIALLY GREET VISITING DIGNITARIES, CELEBRITIES AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS TO THE SHERIDAN AREA, OFFICIALLY WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES TO THE COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE GRAND OPENINGS, AND VISIT ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: CHRISTMAS STROLL PHOTOS, RIBBON CUTTINGS, COMMUNITY HOLIDAY DINNER, YOUTH SOCCER & YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 33 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS; ACT AS A CONDUIT FOR IDEAS AND INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY TO FLOW BETWEEN MEMBERS, THE CHAMBER BOARD, LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE CHAMBER'S MISSION. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: LEGISLATIVE FORUM NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 15 HISTORIC DISTRICT BUSINESS COMMITTEE: TO PROVIDE AN UPBEAT FORUM FOR SHERIDAN BUSINESSES IN AND AROUND THE HISTORIC DISTRICT TO COLLABORATE AND WORK TO FURTHER ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: CRAZY DAYS, BIKE WEEK, 3RD THURSDAY, CHRISTMAS STROLL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 75 LEADERSHIP SHERIDAN COUNTY: A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BROADEN THE BASE OF QUALITY LEADERSHIP BY INSPIRING CITIZENS TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES, EXTENDING AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: SHERIDAN COUNTY LEADERSHIP MODULES NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 30 SHERIDAN TROLLEY RESPONSIBILITIES: TROLLEY CHARTERS, ROUTE SCHEDULES, MARKETING, TOURIST OPERATIONS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 10 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WILL BUILD AND REINFORCE WORK RELATED SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES, MENTORING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: JOB SHADOW, REAL LIFE FAIR, CAREER EXPO, DRUG FREE WOR
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 211,875
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
9
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
No
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
4
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
15
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
 
No
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
 
No
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1517 E 5TH STREET
SHERIDAN,WY82801
(307) 672-2485
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DIXIE JOHNSON
EXECUTIVE DI
 40.00 X   X       40,187 0 2,313
(2) ANDY KENNAH
TREASURER
 4.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) CHANDRA LEGERSKI
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(4) CHRISTI HASWELL
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(5) ERIC BRANDJORD
PRESIDENT
 4.00 X   X       0 0 0
(6) JESUS RIOS
VICE PRESIDE
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(7) JIM SCHELLINGER
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(8) KEN THORPE
VICE PRESIDE
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(9) WENDY SMITH
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(10) MONTY WEBB
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(11) TIM BARNES
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(12) JEFF FECK
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(13) THERESA HAMILTON
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(14) ERIN DEFRIES
VICE PRESIDE
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(15) KAREN GREEN
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(16) STACIA SKRETTEBERG
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0


Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 40,187   2,313
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 32,560
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		4,095
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 36,655
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900,099 161,853 161,853    
b EVENTS-CHRISTMAS STROLL 900,099 31,105 31,105    
c THIRD THURSDAY ST. FESTIVAL 900,099 21,958 21,958    
d LEADERSHIP SHERIDAN 900,099 9,223 9,223    
e EVENTS-CTA 900,099 5,958 5,958    
f All other program service revenue . 20,709 20,709    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 250,806
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 217     217
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 287,678 250,806   217
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 42,500 31,875 10,625  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 50,504 45,454 5,050  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 19,952 17,053 2,899  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 9,832 8,175 1,657  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 5,285   5,285  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 245   245  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 5,341 5,341    
13 Office expenses ....... 22,051 15,346 6,705  
14 Information technology ...... 4,872 3,654 1,218  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 4,427   4,427  
17 Travel ............ 1,834 1,376 458  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 18,829 15,415 3,414  
20 Interest ........... 644   644  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 3,943 2,956 987  
23 Insurance .............. 815   815  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a EVENTS-CHRISTMAS STROLL 26,008 26,008    
b THIRD THURSDAY EXPENSE 17,389 17,389    
c COMMITTEE EXP-LEADERSHIP 7,081 7,081    
d COMMITTEE EXP-OTHER 6,229 6,229    
e
f All other expenses 10,935 8,523 2,412  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 258,716 211,875 46,841 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,205 1 2,285
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 119,559 2 137,176
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 41,209
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 40,184 2,342 10c 1,025
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 123,106 16 140,486
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 13,717 17 1,943
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25 192
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 13,717 26 2,135
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .....   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 109,389 32 138,351
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 109,389 33 138,351
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 123,106 34 140,486
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
287,678
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
258,716
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
28,962
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
109,389
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
 
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
138,351
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
 
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SHERIDAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 
Employer identification number

83-0145630
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
No
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   41,209 40,184 1,025
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,025
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  
PAYABLE TO CHAMBER FOUNDATION 192








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 192
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SHERIDAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 
Employer identification number

83-0145630
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A -CREATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL AREA BUSINESSES AND A CONCERN FOR THEIR PROBLEMS. -REPRESENT THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS. -PROMOTE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; RETENTION AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES. -DISCOVER AND CORRECT CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH PREVENT THE PROMOTION OF BUSINESS EXPANSION AND COMMUNITY GROWTH. -PROMOTE PROGRAMS OF A CIVIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL NATURE WHICH INCREASE THE FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC VALUES OF THE COMMUNITY. -CONTINUE TO PROMOTE TOURISM FOR THE COUNTY AND TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND SHERIDAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM. WE OPERATE THE WYOMING STATE WELCOME CENTER IN SHERIDAN IN COOPERATION WITH WYOMING TRAVEL & TOURISM AND SHERIDAN TRAVEL & TOURISM, GREETING APPROXIMATELY100,000 VISITORS A YEAR. THE CHAMBER SERVES AS THE PRIMARY CONDUIT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY, FROM REQUESTS FOR GENERAL COMMUNITY AND EVENT INFORMATION TO INQUIRIES ABOUT RELOCATION OF FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES TO OUR AREA. THE CHAMBER PROVIDES A CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN THOSE SEEKING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE AGENCIES, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE THOSE RESOURCES. THE CHAMBER WORKS CLOSELY WITH AREA BUSINESSES AND STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC POLICY THAT MAY AFFECT BUSINESS HEALTH IN THE SHERIDAN AREA. THE CHAMBER PROVIDES A PUBLIC FORUM FOR INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES DURING AN ELECTION AND HOSTS AREA LEGISLATORS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS PRIOR TO EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. THE CHAMBER FOSTERS COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN AREA BUSINESSES, HELPING TO CREATE COMMUNITY SYNERGY THROUGH INFORMATION SHARING, LEVERAGING OF RESOURCES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS CONNECTIONS. WE OFFER MANY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS, INCLUDING CHAMBER LUNCHEONS AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENTS. THE CHAMBER PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SHERIDAN COUNTY BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH BUSINESSES, AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO FACILITATE SPECIFIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. THIS PAST YEAR, WE HAVE TAKEN AN ACTIVE ROLE WITH THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE, WORKING TO IDENTIFY TARGET INDUSTRIES AND DEVELOPING MARKETING MATERIALS TO HELP ATTRACT BUSINESS TO SHERIDAN. THE CHAMBER ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH MANY ADDITIONAL NON-PROFITS AND FOCUS GROUPS IN THE SHERIDAN AREA. THE CHAMBER MAINTAINS A BANK ACCOUNT FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF KEEPING DOLLARS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE CHAMBER BUCKS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RUNNING SUCCESSFULLY FOR MANY YEARS. IN ADDITION, THE CHAMBER DEDICATES FUNDS TO A SHOP LOCAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND UTILIZES MULTIPLE MEDIA OUTLETS TO SPREAD THE MESSAGE AND HELPS CREATE MORE UNDERSTANDING ON THE IMPACT KEEPING DOLLARS HERE LOCALLY HAS ON THE OVERALL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2011, WE UNVEILED OUR NEW CHAMBER TRAINING PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, TIMELY AND PERTINENT TRAINING FOR OUR LOCAL WORKFORCE BY UTILIZING LOCAL TRAINERS. OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PLAYED AN INTEGRAL PART FIVE YEARS AGO IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WYOMING CHAMBERS HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN. BEGINNING WITH TWO PARTICIPATING CHAMBERS (SHERIDAN AND GILLETTE), THE PLAN INCLUDED 28 EMPLOYERS AND 184 ENROLLED EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2011, THE ENTIRE PLAN COVERED 13 CHAMBERS IN WYOMING, 55 EMPLOYERS, AND 343 EMPLOYEES. SINCE INCEPTION, MEMBERSHIP HAS GROWN SUBSTANTIALLY, AND IN THE SHERIDAN AREA ALONE, THE PLAN COVERS 22 EMPLOYERS AND 128 EMPLOYEES. THE PLAN IS SELF-INSURED, PAYING ITS OWN CLAIMS UP TO A STOP-LOSS LIMIT BEYOND WHICH "EXCESS INSURANCE" COMES INTO PLAY. AT THE END OF 2011, THE PLAN HAD ACCUMULATED 958,872 IN RESERVES (OR AN AVERAGE OF 2,795 PER COVERED EMPLOYEE) - THE CUSHION AVAILABLE TO COVER CLAIM FLUCTUATIONS AS PREMIUM REVENUE AND CLAIM PAYMENTS OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN ADDITION TO WELCOMING MORE THAN 100,000 VISITORS IN 2011, WE ALSO DISTRIBUTED OVER 3,270 CONVENTION PACKETS, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION TO OVER 29,000 WEBSITE VISITORS. THE CHAMBER ALSO PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 319 RELOCATION INFORMATION PACKAGES TO PEOPLE FROM 39 DIFFERENT STATES AND 125 TOURIST PACKAGES, ALL AT NO COST TO THE REQUESTOR. THE STAFF CONTINUES TO HANDLE DOZENS OF INQUIRIES EACH DAY ABOUT THE SHERIDAN AREA AND THE SHERIDAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY, BY TELEPHONE, EMAIL, AND WALK-INS. THE CHAMBER AGAIN SPONSORED THE PUBLICATION OF IMAGES OF SHERIDAN COUNTY, TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY, ACCOMPANIED BY A STAND-ALONE WEBSITE -- WWW.IMAGESSHERIDANCOUNTY.COM -- FOCUSED ON RELOCATION-RELATED PROMOTION AND INFORMATION. A PAPER DIRECTORY OF CHAMBER MEMBERS, BY BUSINESS CATEGORY, WAS CREATED TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO "SHOP SHERIDAN". THE ONLINE AND PRINT COMMUNITY RESOURCE DIRECTORY IS CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED TO IDENTIFY RESOURCE CONTACTS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT CATEGORIES (CAMPS/RECREATION, CHURCHES, CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, HEALTH AND FAMILY SUPPORTS, LOW-INCOME SUPPORT, AND SCHOOLS). IN 2011, THE CHAMBER COORDINATED THE LEGISLATIVE FORUM, REAL LIFE FAIR, JOB SHADOW DAY, CAREER EXPO, CHAMBER COFFEES, CELEBRATE THE ARTS, THIRD THURSDAY STREET FESTIVALS, WORKSHOPS, CRAZY DAYS, 4-H/FFA BUYERS RECEPTION, WINDOW DECORATING CONTESTS, DRIVE SHERIDAN FUNDRAISER, CHRISTMAS STROLL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION, WE HOSTED TWELVE EDUCATIONAL LUNCHEONS WITH OVER 1,100 ATTENDEES AND TWELVE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENTS WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION TO INFORMATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY CHAMBER, PROJECTS OF THE CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF AND OUR COMMITTEES LINK RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO GOVERNMENT, BOOST RETAIL SALES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, FOSTER PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND CONNECT BUSINESS PEOPLE WITH EACH OTHER AND RESOURCES VITAL TO THEIR SUCCESS. OUR COMMITTEES WORK ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS WHICH ACTIVELY PROMOTE A POSITIVE BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC CLIMATE FOR OUR AREA. FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEES, THE EVENTS EACH COORDINATED AND THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS FOR EACH COMMITTEE IN 2011: AGRICULTURE/NATURAL RESOURCES/PUBLIC LANDS: A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC LANDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: 4-H BUYERS RECEPTION, FARMER'S MARKET ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS VISITATIONS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 10 AMBASSADORS: THE AMBASSADORS SERVE AS A "HIGH PROFILE" COMMITTEE OF THE SHERIDAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, PROMOTE NEW BUSINESS, ENCOURAGE PROGRESSIVE GROWTH IN ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES, PROMOTE CONVENTIONS, TOURISM AND RECREATION IN THE SHERIDAN COUNTY AREA, OFFICIALLY GREET VISITING DIGNITARIES, CELEBRITIES AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS TO THE SHERIDAN AREA, OFFICIALLY WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES TO THE COMMUNITY AND CELEBRATE GRAND OPENINGS, AND VISIT ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: CHRISTMAS STROLL PHOTOS, RIBBON CUTTINGS, COMMUNITY HOLIDAY DINNER, YOUTH SOCCER & YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 33 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS; ACT AS A CONDUIT FOR IDEAS AND INFORMATION REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY TO FLOW BETWEEN MEMBERS, THE CHAMBER BOARD, LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE CHAMBER'S MISSION. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: LEGISLATIVE FORUM NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 15 HISTORIC DISTRICT BUSINESS COMMITTEE: TO PROVIDE AN UPBEAT FORUM FOR SHERIDAN BUSINESSES IN AND AROUND THE HISTORIC DISTRICT TO COLLABORATE AND WORK TO FURTHER ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: CRAZY DAYS, BIKE WEEK, 3RD THURSDAY, CHRISTMAS STROLL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 75 LEADERSHIP SHERIDAN COUNTY: A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO BROADEN THE BASE OF QUALITY LEADERSHIP BY INSPIRING CITIZENS TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP ROLES, EXTENDING AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: SHERIDAN COUNTY LEADERSHIP MODULES NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 30 SHERIDAN TROLLEY RESPONSIBILITIES: TROLLEY CHARTERS, ROUTE SCHEDULES, MARKETING, TOURIST OPERATIONS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 10 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WILL BUILD AND REINFORCE WORK RELATED SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S WORKFORCE, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES, MENTORING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. EVENTS/PROGRAMS: JOB SHADOW, REAL LIFE FAIR, CAREER EXPO, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE TRAININGS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 12
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD TREASURER REVIEWED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS JOB PERFORMANCE AND MAKES RECOMMENDATION WITHIN BUDGET CONSTRAINTS FOR KEY STAFF COMPENSATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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