Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012, and ending 12-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 2936
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 WALLA WALLA, WA99362
D Employer identification number

35-2327775
E Telephone number

(509) 540-6720
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.WWCOMMUNITYCOUNCIL.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 78,574
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 78,456
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4 118
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 78,574
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 107,583
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 862
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 6,652
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 12,294
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 13,833
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 141,224
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -62,650
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 232,952
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 170,302
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2012)
Form 990-EZ (2012)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
235,113
22
172,974
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
235,113
25
172,974
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
2,161
26
2,672
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
232,952
27
170,302
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS A REGIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT WILL ENABLE CITIZENS TO STUDY, DISCUSS, AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND IMPROVE OUR REGIONAL COMMUNITY. THE REGION IN WHICH THE COUNCIL WILL OPERATE INCLUDES PART OF SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON STATE AND A SMALL PART OF NORTHEAST OREGON STATE, WITH THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON REPRESENTING THE LARGEST POPULATION CENTER. THE COUNCIL WILL GENERATE A RECURRING CYCLE OF DISCUSSION, RESEARCH, CONSENSUS, ADVOCACY, AND MEASUREMENT OF PROGRESS TOWARD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. THE COUNCIL HAS ESTABLISHED A PROGRAM COMMITTEE THAT WILL ANNUALLY RECOMMEND REGIONAL ISSUES FOR STUDY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SELECTION, APPROVAL, AND THE BEGINNING OF ACTION.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 COMMUNITY COUNCILS ROLE IS COMMUNITY-BUILDINGBRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY COMMON NEEDS, INTERESTS AND CHALLENGES; TO FRAME POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS; AND TO ACT COLLECTIVELY, TO SEEK PARTNERS, AND TO BUILD COLLABORATIONS. SINCE COMMUNITY COUNCILS FORMAL ORGANIZATION IN 2008, ITS STUDY PROCESS HAS PROVIDED THE STRUCTURE TO DEAL WITH PRESSING CONCERNS, AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ENABLES THE PROCESS TO BE USED TIME AND AGAIN TO MEET MULTIPLE CHALLENGES. STUDIES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITIES WITH SOCIAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, WITH ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION, WITH REDUCING GANG MEMBERSHIP, AND WITH IMPROVING CITIZEN-GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION. 2012 WAS A PERIOD OF CONSOLIDATION AND STRENGTHENING FOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO CONTINUING THE STUDY-ACTION PROCESS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES AND STAFF FOCUSED ON ORGANIZATIONAL LONGEVITY BY INCREASING THE COUNCILS FINANCIAL STABILITY, BY PROMOTING REGIONAL AWARENESS OF THE STUDY PROCESS AND ITS RESULTS, AND BY WORKING TOWARD MAKING THE INDICATOR WEBSITE A USEFUL PUBLIC RESOURCE AND A TOOL FOR MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STUDY PROCESS. STUDY PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE: VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE CHAIRMAN MARK JAMES AND TASK FORCE MEMBERS SANDRA CANNON, JENNIE DICKINSON, ELIZABETH HUMPHREY, RANDY JAMES, AND JOHN MATHWICH WRAPPED UP THE ADVOCACY FOR VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THEIR FINAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC, NOVEMBER 7. THEIR FINAL REPORT DOCUMENTED ACTION ON 11 RECOMMENDATIONS. THESE EFFORTS RANGED FROM CENTRALIZING ACCESS TO HISTORIC CROP INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, TO GATHERING THE REGIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERS FOR MEETINGS WITH OFFICIALS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS AND MARKETING COUNCILS, TO RECRUITING A LEAD AGENCY FOR THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION, AND MORE. THE FULL REPORT IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.WWCOMMUNITYCOUNCIL.ORG. IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE: REDUCING GANG MEMBERSHIP THROUGH PREVENTION THE 2011-12 STUDY HAS SERVED AS A CATALYST FOR DISCUSSIONS ABOUT A UNIFIED APPROACH TO DEALING WITH GANGS IN THIS REGION. CO-CHAIRS JIM SPORLEDER AND JULIA LEAVITT AND TASK FORCE MEMBERS CHARLOTTE BOUTA, TIM COPELAND, FEDERICO DIAZ, ALLISON DAVIS-GINGELL, GUY GINGELL, MARK HIGGINS, STAN HUGHES, DOROTHY KNUDSON, SARITA MCCAW, LARRY MULKERIN, ELOISE PHILLIPS, JOSE QUIJANO, TED RICHERZHAGEN, AND DAMIEN SINNOTT HAVE COMPLETED THE FIRST OF TWO YEARS ADVOCACY FOR MEASURES TO PREVENT GANG MEMBERSHIP. THE STUDY HAS BEEN THE CATALYST FOR DISCUSSIONS ABOUT A UNIFIED APPROACH TO DEALING WITH GANGS IN THIS REGION. ONE GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH A GROUP THAT WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON PREVENTING GANG MEMBERSHIP AFTER THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL TASK FORCE WRAPS UP IN 2013. 2012-13 STUDY COMMITTEE: IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AMONG CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT DOUGLAS CARLSEN IS LEADING THE REGIONS FOURTH STUDY. STUDY COMMITTEE MEMBERS INCLUDE: PUNKEY ADAMS, CHRISTIAN BELL, NANCY BUTLER, LINDA EKI, CINDY GODARD-GROSS, AUBREY HILL, CAROLYN KEYES, TED KOEHLER, SARITA MCCAW, R.L. MCFARLAND, LINDA MOATS, SKIP NICHOLS, RALPH PERKINS, BART PREECS, DAMIEN SINNOTT, DICK SWENSON, JAY TURNER, BOB WITHYCOMBE, ROBERT ZAGELOW. CITY, COUNTY, PORT, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND STATE LEGISLATORS HAVE PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES. RESEARCH INTO CITIZEN EXPERIENCES, THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA, AND BEST PRACTICES WILL CONTINUE IN 2013. ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF OUR REGIONS CHILDREN COMMUNITY COUNCIL SPENDS TWO YEARS ADVOCATING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS DEVELOPED WITH EACH STUDY. AFTER THE COUNCILS TASK FORCE DISBANDS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONTINUE THE WORK. A NUMBER OF PROJECTS STARTED BY THE FIRST IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE (2009-11) ARE STILL BEING ADDRESSED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS. MEDICAL PROVIDERS ARE STILL WORKING TOGETHER TO FIND WAYS TO MEET THE NEED FOR MORE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN THE REGION. WALLA WALLA WALLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (WWPS) AND BLUE MOUNTAIN ACTION COUNCIL HAVE RESOLVED LEGAL AND PRIVACY ISSUES SO THAT THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH FORM CAN FACILITATE THE MATCHING OF FAMILIES WHO NEED SOCIAL SERVICES WITH AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE THEM. WWPS, WITH THE HELP OF WHITMAN COLLEGE STUDENTS, HAS COMPLETED A SEX EDUCATION CURRICULUM SURVEY. INDICATORS WALLA WALLA REGIONAL VITAL SIGNS IS COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S DASHBOARD OF QUALITY OF LIFE DATA. A COMMITTEE CHAIRED BY HARVEY CROWDER IS WORKING TO MAKE THIS TOOL USEFUL FOR THE PUBLIC AND FOR MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STUDY PROCESS. REPRESENTATIVES OF 10 ENTITIES IN WALLA WALLA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN CREATING A COMBINED SET OF COMMUNITY INDICATORS AND AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY DISCUSSION BASED UPON THE DATA GATHERED. THIS PROJECT CONTINUES. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPRING SOCIALS WERE HELD AT NINE TREES INN IN MILTON-FREEWATER AND AT FOUNDRY VINEYARDS IN WALLA WALLA. 170 FULL CIRCLE CELEBRATION ATTENDEES APPLAUDED ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SECOND THREE-YEAR STUDY CYCLE. GET ACQUAINTED WITH COMMUNITY COUNCIL EVENTS WERE HELD IN DAYTON, TOUCHET, PRESCOTT, WAITSBURG, AND BURBANK. GATHERINGS WERE HELD AT THE HOMES OF JANET OCKERMAN AND JOE SOWERS OF TOUCHET AND ANN AND NORM PASSMORE OF DAYTON AND AT SCHOOLS IN WAITSBURG AND PRESCOTT. WALLA WALLA COUNTY SHERIFF JOHN TURNER GRACIOUSLY INVITED US TO BE PART OF THE SEPTEMBER SHERIFF'S ROUNDTABLE IN BURBANK. AT EACH, BOARD AND STAFF ANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STUDY PROCESS AND LISTENED AS COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR STUDY AND BRAINSTORMED WAYS THEY CAN PLAY MEANINGFUL ROLES IN THE PROCESS. THE FOLLOWING HEIGHTENED COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S VISIBILITY IN THE REGION: MARK JAMES AND DOUGLAS CARLSEN APPEARED SEPARATELY ON KUJ'S WALLA WALLA LIVE; DOUGLAS WAS INTERVIEWED ON KVEW-TV'S MORNING SHOW. THE TIMES OF WAITSBURG FEATURED COMMUNITY COUNCIL. A GUEST COLUMN AND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR APPEARED IN THE WALLA WALLA UNION BULLETIN. THE MILTON-FREEWATER AND WALLA WALLA VALLEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE PROVIDED EXCELLENT COVERAGE. COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S WEBSITE, WWW.WWCOMMUNITYCOUNCIL.ORG, PROVIDES ACCESS TO STUDY COMMITTEE AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY-ACTION PROCESS, GOVERNANCE AND MISSION. IT HAS ALSO BEEN USEFUL TO THOSE WISHING TO SUBMIT SUGGESTED STUDY TOPICS. STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS WERE SENT TO MEDIA, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, FUNDERS, STUDY SPEAKERS, STUDY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEMBERS. TO HELP EXPLAIN THE STUDY PROCESS AND ITS POTENTIAL, AN APPEALING AND INFORMATION-LADEN MARKETING PIECE WAS DEVELOPED FOR USE AT EVENTS AND AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT TO PRESENTATIONS AND FUNDING REQUESTS. INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES OFTEN MENTION COMMUNITY COUNCIL. FOR EXAMPLE, STEVEN VANAUSDLE, WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COMPLIMENTED THE VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE STUDY AT A RECEPTION FOR THE WASHINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COMMUNITY COUNCIL SERVES AS A REFERENCE FOR GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 73,901
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 73,901
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JEAN H ADAMSClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
VICKY MCCLELLANClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
MARY A CAMPBELLClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
SANDRA CANNONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 0.50 0    
LARRY CRAIG CHRISTENSENClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT-EL 1.00 0    
JOHN CRESSClick to see attachmentTREASURER 1.00 0    
HARVEY CROWDERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 0.50 0    
BRIAN DOHEClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 1.00 0    
YOLANDA ESQUIVELClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 0.50 0    
MARI SANDERSClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 0.50 0    
KIP KELLYClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
BILL NEVEClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
MARLENE RAMSEYClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 0.50 0    
TANA PARKClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
THOMAS SAWATZKIClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 5.00 0    
DAVID SHANNONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 0.50 0    
JAY TURNERClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
J PATRICIA YENNEYClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 0.50 0    
JULIE T REESEClick to see attachmentEXECUTIVE DI 50.00 66,000 12,000  
DAMIEN SINNOTTClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletWA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletJULIE T REESE Telephone no. bullet (509) 540-6720
Located at bullet5 W ALDER SUITE 335WALLA WALLA,WA ZIP + 4bullet99362
b
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, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2012)


Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

Additional Data


Software ID:  
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

35-2327775
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 148,665 106,545 119,243 288,699 78,457 741,609
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 148,665 106,545 119,243 288,699 78,457 741,609
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           519,919
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           221,690
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 148,665 106,545 119,243 288,699 78,457 741,609
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,931 4,076 2,766 830 118 9,721
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           751,330
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
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15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
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Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

35-2327775
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

35-2327775
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Name of organization
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

35-2327775
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

35-2327775
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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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.
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2012
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

35-2327775
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADV & OUTREACH (IN-KIND 4380) 4,236 TAXES AND LICENSES 40 OFFICE EXPENSE 4,862 DUES 655 WEBSITE 1,313 D&O INSURANCE 2,149 ANNUAL MEETING 259 TRAINING 319 TOTAL 13,833
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 2,161 2,672
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL IS A REGIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT WILL ENABLE CITIZENS TO STUDY, DISCUSS, AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND IMPROVE OUR REGIONAL COMMUNITY. THE REGION IN WHICH THE COUNCIL WILL OPERATE INCLUDES PART OF SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON STATE AND A SMALL PART OF NORTHEAST OREGON STATE, WITH THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON REPRESENTING THE LARGEST POPULATION CENTER. THE COUNCIL WILL GENERATE A RECURRING CYCLE OF DISCUSSION, RESEARCH, CONSENSUS, ADVOCACY, AND MEASUREMENT OF PROGRESS TOWARD COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. THE COUNCIL HAS ESTABLISHED A PROGRAM COMMITTEE THAT WILL ANNUALLY RECOMMEND REGIONAL ISSUES FOR STUDY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SELECTION, APPROVAL, AND THE BEGINNING OF ACTION.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 COMMUNITY COUNCILS ROLE IS COMMUNITY-BUILDINGBRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY COMMON NEEDS, INTERESTS AND CHALLENGES; TO FRAME POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS; AND TO ACT COLLECTIVELY, TO SEEK PARTNERS, AND TO BUILD COLLABORATIONS. SINCE COMMUNITY COUNCILS FORMAL ORGANIZATION IN 2008, ITS STUDY PROCESS HAS PROVIDED THE STRUCTURE TO DEAL WITH PRESSING CONCERNS, AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ENABLES THE PROCESS TO BE USED TIME AND AGAIN TO MEET MULTIPLE CHALLENGES. STUDIES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ARE ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITIES WITH SOCIAL ISSUES THAT AFFECT STUDENTS EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, WITH ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE REGION, WITH REDUCING GANG MEMBERSHIP, AND WITH IMPROVING CITIZEN-GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION. 2012 WAS A PERIOD OF CONSOLIDATION AND STRENGTHENING FOR COMMUNITY COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO CONTINUING THE STUDY-ACTION PROCESS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEES AND STAFF FOCUSED ON ORGANIZATIONAL LONGEVITY BY INCREASING THE COUNCILS FINANCIAL STABILITY, BY PROMOTING REGIONAL AWARENESS OF THE STUDY PROCESS AND ITS RESULTS, AND BY WORKING TOWARD MAKING THE INDICATOR WEBSITE A USEFUL PUBLIC RESOURCE AND A TOOL FOR MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STUDY PROCESS. STUDY PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE: VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE CHAIRMAN MARK JAMES AND TASK FORCE MEMBERS SANDRA CANNON, JENNIE DICKINSON, ELIZABETH HUMPHREY, RANDY JAMES, AND JOHN MATHWICH WRAPPED UP THE ADVOCACY FOR VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THEIR FINAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC, NOVEMBER 7. THEIR FINAL REPORT DOCUMENTED ACTION ON 11 RECOMMENDATIONS. THESE EFFORTS RANGED FROM CENTRALIZING ACCESS TO HISTORIC CROP INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, TO GATHERING THE REGIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LEADERS FOR MEETINGS WITH OFFICIALS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS AND MARKETING COUNCILS, TO RECRUITING A LEAD AGENCY FOR THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION, AND MORE. THE FULL REPORT IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.WWCOMMUNITYCOUNCIL.ORG. IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE: REDUCING GANG MEMBERSHIP THROUGH PREVENTION THE 2011-12 STUDY HAS SERVED AS A CATALYST FOR DISCUSSIONS ABOUT A UNIFIED APPROACH TO DEALING WITH GANGS IN THIS REGION. CO-CHAIRS JIM SPORLEDER AND JULIA LEAVITT AND TASK FORCE MEMBERS CHARLOTTE BOUTA, TIM COPELAND, FEDERICO DIAZ, ALLISON DAVIS-GINGELL, GUY GINGELL, MARK HIGGINS, STAN HUGHES, DOROTHY KNUDSON, SARITA MCCAW, LARRY MULKERIN, ELOISE PHILLIPS, JOSE QUIJANO, TED RICHERZHAGEN, AND DAMIEN SINNOTT HAVE COMPLETED THE FIRST OF TWO YEARS ADVOCACY FOR MEASURES TO PREVENT GANG MEMBERSHIP. THE STUDY HAS BEEN THE CATALYST FOR DISCUSSIONS ABOUT A UNIFIED APPROACH TO DEALING WITH GANGS IN THIS REGION. ONE GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH A GROUP THAT WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON PREVENTING GANG MEMBERSHIP AFTER THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL TASK FORCE WRAPS UP IN 2013. 2012-13 STUDY COMMITTEE: IMPROVING COMMUNICATION AMONG CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT DOUGLAS CARLSEN IS LEADING THE REGIONS FOURTH STUDY. STUDY COMMITTEE MEMBERS INCLUDE: PUNKEY ADAMS, CHRISTIAN BELL, NANCY BUTLER, LINDA EKI, CINDY GODARD-GROSS, AUBREY HILL, CAROLYN KEYES, TED KOEHLER, SARITA MCCAW, R.L. MCFARLAND, LINDA MOATS, SKIP NICHOLS, RALPH PERKINS, BART PREECS, DAMIEN SINNOTT, DICK SWENSON, JAY TURNER, BOB WITHYCOMBE, ROBERT ZAGELOW. CITY, COUNTY, PORT, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS AND STATE LEGISLATORS HAVE PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES. RESEARCH INTO CITIZEN EXPERIENCES, THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA, AND BEST PRACTICES WILL CONTINUE IN 2013. ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT OF OUR REGIONS CHILDREN COMMUNITY COUNCIL SPENDS TWO YEARS ADVOCATING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS DEVELOPED WITH EACH STUDY. AFTER THE COUNCILS TASK FORCE DISBANDS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONTINUE THE WORK. A NUMBER OF PROJECTS STARTED BY THE FIRST IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE (2009-11) ARE STILL BEING ADDRESSED BY COMMUNITY LEADERS. MEDICAL PROVIDERS ARE STILL WORKING TOGETHER TO FIND WAYS TO MEET THE NEED FOR MORE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IN THE REGION. WALLA WALLA WALLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (WWPS) AND BLUE MOUNTAIN ACTION COUNCIL HAVE RESOLVED LEGAL AND PRIVACY ISSUES SO THAT THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH FORM CAN FACILITATE THE MATCHING OF FAMILIES WHO NEED SOCIAL SERVICES WITH AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE THEM. WWPS, WITH THE HELP OF WHITMAN COLLEGE STUDENTS, HAS COMPLETED A SEX EDUCATION CURRICULUM SURVEY. INDICATORS WALLA WALLA REGIONAL VITAL SIGNS IS COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S DASHBOARD OF QUALITY OF LIFE DATA. A COMMITTEE CHAIRED BY HARVEY CROWDER IS WORKING TO MAKE THIS TOOL USEFUL FOR THE PUBLIC AND FOR MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STUDY PROCESS. REPRESENTATIVES OF 10 ENTITIES IN WALLA WALLA AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN CREATING A COMBINED SET OF COMMUNITY INDICATORS AND AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY DISCUSSION BASED UPON THE DATA GATHERED. THIS PROJECT CONTINUES. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPRING SOCIALS WERE HELD AT NINE TREES INN IN MILTON-FREEWATER AND AT FOUNDRY VINEYARDS IN WALLA WALLA. 170 FULL CIRCLE CELEBRATION ATTENDEES APPLAUDED ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SECOND THREE-YEAR STUDY CYCLE. GET ACQUAINTED WITH COMMUNITY COUNCIL EVENTS WERE HELD IN DAYTON, TOUCHET, PRESCOTT, WAITSBURG, AND BURBANK. GATHERINGS WERE HELD AT THE HOMES OF JANET OCKERMAN AND JOE SOWERS OF TOUCHET AND ANN AND NORM PASSMORE OF DAYTON AND AT SCHOOLS IN WAITSBURG AND PRESCOTT. WALLA WALLA COUNTY SHERIFF JOHN TURNER GRACIOUSLY INVITED US TO BE PART OF THE SEPTEMBER SHERIFF'S ROUNDTABLE IN BURBANK. AT EACH, BOARD AND STAFF ANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE STUDY PROCESS AND LISTENED AS COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTS SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR STUDY AND BRAINSTORMED WAYS THEY CAN PLAY MEANINGFUL ROLES IN THE PROCESS. THE FOLLOWING HEIGHTENED COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S VISIBILITY IN THE REGION: MARK JAMES AND DOUGLAS CARLSEN APPEARED SEPARATELY ON KUJ'S WALLA WALLA LIVE; DOUGLAS WAS INTERVIEWED ON KVEW-TV'S MORNING SHOW. THE TIMES OF WAITSBURG FEATURED COMMUNITY COUNCIL. A GUEST COLUMN AND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR APPEARED IN THE WALLA WALLA UNION BULLETIN. THE MILTON-FREEWATER AND WALLA WALLA VALLEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE PROVIDED EXCELLENT COVERAGE. COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S WEBSITE, WWW.WWCOMMUNITYCOUNCIL.ORG, PROVIDES ACCESS TO STUDY COMMITTEE AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS, AND GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY-ACTION PROCESS, GOVERNANCE AND MISSION. IT HAS ALSO BEEN USEFUL TO THOSE WISHING TO SUBMIT SUGGESTED STUDY TOPICS. STUDY AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS WERE SENT TO MEDIA, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS, FUNDERS, STUDY SPEAKERS, STUDY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEMBERS. TO HELP EXPLAIN THE STUDY PROCESS AND ITS POTENTIAL, AN APPEALING AND INFORMATION-LADEN MARKETING PIECE WAS DEVELOPED FOR USE AT EVENTS AND AS AN ACCOMPANIMENT TO PRESENTATIONS AND FUNDING REQUESTS. INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES OFTEN MENTION COMMUNITY COUNCIL. FOR EXAMPLE, STEVEN VANAUSDLE, WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COMPLIMENTED THE VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE STUDY AT A RECEPTION FOR THE WASHINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COMMUNITY COUNCIL SERVES AS A REFERENCE FOR GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY LEADERS.
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Name:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
EIN: 35-2327775
Person Name Explanation
JEAN H ADAMS  
VICKY MCCLELLAN  
MARY A CAMPBELL  
SANDRA CANNON  
LARRY CRAIG CHRISTENSEN  
JOHN CRESS  
HARVEY CROWDER  
BRIAN DOHE  
YOLANDA ESQUIVEL  
MARI SANDERS  
KIP KELLY  
BILL NEVE  
MARLENE RAMSEY  
TANA PARK  
THOMAS SAWATZKI  
DAVID SHANNON  
JAY TURNER  
J PATRICIA YENNEY  
JULIE T REESE  
DAMIEN SINNOTT