TY 2023 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 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 preparation opportunities such as L
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 The Okmulgee Pecan Festival was held October 26-28, 2023 in downtown Okmulgee. We held the festival in conjuction with the Okmulgee Chili Fest. The wet weather hindered the number of visitors and participants. However, we still had over 1,500 attendees from eastern Oklahoma attend and enjoy the festivities. We hosted about 55 vendors, including arts and crafts and food vendors. We had numerous activities for our visitors, including carnival, cornhole tournament, fish scramble, pecan baking contest and musical entertainment. 75 volunteers assisted with planning, promotion and working at the Chamber booth. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	25,843
29 The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet was held on January 26, 2023 at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds. The theme was "Boots 'N Bling" with country and western entertainment, performer and dancing. We recognized our Chamber Members having reached milestone memberships. Billy Hannon was honored as Ambassador of the Year. Numerous directors and members donated various baskets for a silent auction. We had twelve volunteers assist with the setup, hosting and serving. Number of attendees was 75. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	3,663
30 The Chamber Ambassadors assisted at ribbon cuttings to promote new business. They set up, hosted and served at the Annual Chamber Banquet and worked at the Chamber booth for the Pecan Festival. They also assisted at legislative forums. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a	632
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	30,138

(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-)
KELLY BAEHLER MEMBER	0	0
KRYSTAL WIND Secretary	0	0
ALLEN WEBB Past Chairman	0	0
MISSY PEELER MEMBER	0	0
ANGIE CRAIG Treasurer	0	0
PATRICIA KILIAN Chairman	0	0
MELISSA PARCHMAN Chairman Elect	0	0
SUSAN BRATT MEMBER	0	0
NICOLE WINTERS MEMBER	0	0
MALORIE BRASIER Executive Dir.	40.00	10,880

(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

KELLY BAEHLER

MEMBER

KRYSTAL WIND

Secretary

ALLEN WEBB

Past Chairman

MISSY PEELER

MEMBER

ANGIE CRAIG

Treasurer

PATRICIA KILIAN

Chairman

MELISSA PARCHMAN

Chairman Elect

SUSAN BRATT

MEMBER

NICOLE WINTERS

MEMBER

MALORIE BRASIER

Executive Dir.

40.00

10,880

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 $1438
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $3071
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $150
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $885
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $3832
Other Expenses.1	Subscriptions $2525
Other Expenses.2	Equipment rental $2006
Other Expenses.3	Telephone $1684
Other Expenses.4	Special events $443
Other Expenses.5	Contract Labor $184
Other Expenses.6	Dues & fees $100
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $4990 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3961

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $1438

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $3071

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $150

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $885

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $3832

Other Expenses.1

Subscriptions $2525

Other Expenses.2

Equipment rental $2006

Other Expenses.3

Telephone $1684

Other Expenses.4

Special events $443

Other Expenses.5

Contract Labor $184

Other Expenses.6

Dues & fees $100

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $4990 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3961

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	18,376
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	48,629
4	Investment income ....................................	4	149
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) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	43,786
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	30,508
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	13,278
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	70
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	70
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	80,502

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	31,028
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	72,917
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	103,945

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Software ID:	23017517
Software Version:	2023v5.1

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

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	22,893
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	3,750
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	6,487
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	26
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	16,318
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	49,474

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










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