TY 2015 Form 990EZ

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; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? I. Introduce, establish and mature a community festival to replace the Pecan Festival by utilizing the data collected from the community festival survey and with the direction of the community festival ad hock committee.II. Continue to strengthen our relationship with the City of Okmulgee, County of Okmulgee and OADC by supporting community development opportunities and economic development activities and thereby encourage positive growth and perception of our community. A. Recycling program B. Education Committee C. Community Development and Image Committee D. Invitation to the City, County and OADC to attend Board meetings.III. Increase involvement of Board members by developing additional opportunities for the Board to serve committees as liaison to the Board, direct communication from the board to the chamber members, and additional leadership training opportunities for Board members.IV. Cultivate and advance the next generation of leadership for Okmulgee by expanding leadership pr
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 In May 2014, the chamber contracted with Roger Brooks International to conduct a community assessment. The chamber raised $10,500 and total expenses were $15,821. The assessment was conducted in May 2015. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 The annual banquet raised $9,679. Expenses for meals, linens, publishing, etc. were $6,702. The banquet was held in November 2015 at Red, White and Brews and there were 200 members and guests. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 The chamber has a contract with the City of Okmulgee. This contract is for the responsible spending of tourism dollars received by the City. The chamber received $41,350 and expensed $43,119 on various tourism items like advertising, seminars and promotional goods. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(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-)
TRAVIS THOMPSON Treasurer	2.00	0
ROY ACHEMIRE Board Member	2.00	0
DELINA BIBLE Board Member	2.00	0
CHRIS AZBELL President	2.00	0
BROOKS BREWER Board Member	2.00	0
TERESA BREWER Board Member	2.00	0
CRYSTAL CRAIG Board Member	2.00	0
AMY NIX Board Member	2.00	0
BRIAN ON-THE-HILL Board Member	2.00	0
TERRY DILLSAVER Board Member	2.00	0
MARGARET HESS Board Member	2.00	0
ANDREW HARLAN Board Member	2.00	0
MORGAN MADISON Board Member	2.00	0
MARCIA PINKSTON Board Member	2.00	0
BOB SEEBECK Board Member	2.00	0
ANITA WATKINS Board Member	2.00	0
BECKY WHITLOW Board Member	2.00	0
ROB ROBERTSON Director	20.00	20,800

Yes

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 .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

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	(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

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ... bullet

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 business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $1644
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1880
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $150
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $2031
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1637
Other Expenses.1	Special events $8664
Other Expenses.2	Equipment rental $6018
Other Expenses.3	Telephone $2701
Other Expenses.6	Dues and Fees $796
Other Expenses.7	Web Site Maintenance $242
Other Expenses.8	Misc Program expense $221
Other Expenses.9	Meals (Committee) $165
Other Expenses.10	Subscriptions $60
Other Expenses.11	Bank Charges $44
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1502 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $3141
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1584 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1553
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $17876 Deferred Revenue - Ending $11907

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1644

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1880

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $150

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $2031

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1637

Other Expenses.1

Special events $8664

Other Expenses.2

Equipment rental $6018

Other Expenses.3

Telephone $2701

Other Expenses.6

Dues and Fees $796

Other Expenses.7

Web Site Maintenance $242

Other Expenses.8

Misc Program expense $221

Other Expenses.9

Meals (Committee) $165

Other Expenses.10

Subscriptions $60

Other Expenses.11

Bank Charges $44

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $1502 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $3141

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1584 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1553

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $17876 Deferred Revenue - Ending $11907

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	19,150
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	44,770
4	Investment income ...........................	4	100
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
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	74,035
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	72,161
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	1,874
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
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 ..............	9	65,894

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	37,830
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,640
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	8,217
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	1,750
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	26,253
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	77,690

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Software ID:	15000324
Software Version:	2015v2.0

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-11,796
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	105,178
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 .......	21	93,382

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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