2023-11-10T12:17:34-05:00 2022-12-31 871753047 RUSHTON LLC PO BOX 2917 GAINESVILLE GA 30503 990 2022-01-01 581950100 DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC DAWS 7062656278 PO BOX 299 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 MANDY POWER PRESIDENT & CEO 7062656278 2023-11-07 true MANDY POWER 999009999 false J CHRIS HOLLIFIELD P00939610 7702877800 2023-11-10 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MANDY POWER PO BOX 299 DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 1167801 false X WWW.DAWSON.ORG X 1977 GA THE MISSION OF THE DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS CULTIVATING A SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND A DESIRABLE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY. 16 16 7 35 0 12000 12000 845443 1059122 1631 294 89133 48087 948207 1119503 0 0 443937 434862 0 0 428625 500391 872562 935253 75645 184250 802540 1002628 220340 236177 582200 766451 THE MISSION OF THE DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS CULTIVATING A SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND A DESIRABLE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY. false false 547587 694737 PROMOTION OF TOURISM - THROUGH USE OF THE HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE TO ENCOURAGE TRAVEL TO DAWSON COUNTY AS A DESTINATION FOR BUSINESS AND LEISURE TRAVEL. ADVERTISING IN PRINT MEDIA AS WELL AS FAMILIARIZATION TOURS AND TRAVEL WRITER'S TOURS WERE CONDUCTED. SOCIAL MEDIA WAS ALSO USED TO CREATE AWARENESS OF DAWSON COUNTY AS A TRAVEL DESTINATION. APPROXIMATELY 40 LOCAL TOURISM VENUES BENEFITED IN ADDITION TO LOCAL LODGING, RESTAURANTS, GAS STATIONS, GROCERY STORES AND 140 RETAIL OUTLET STORES AND OTHER INDEPENDENT RETAILERS. ALSO PROMOTED THE LOCAL ARTS CENTER AS WELL AS THE MOUNTAIN MOONSHINE FESTIVAL. THROUGH ALL FORMS OF ADVERTISING, OVER 2 MILLION IMPRESSIONS ARE MADE ON POTENTIAL VISITORS. 17596 149397 MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - WORK WITH SMALL BUSINESS THROUGH SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, PROMOTIONS SUCH AS RIBBON CUTTINGS, NEWSPAPER/NEWSLETTER ARTICLES, BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING EVENTS, MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WITH BUSINESS RELATED SPEAKERS. 133852 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - THE CHAMBER WORKS WITH PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES AS THEY SEEK ASSISTANCE IN MOVING OR EXPANDING IN DAWSON COUNTY. THE CHAMBER ALSO WORKS WITH THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DAWSON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF DAWSONVILLE AND DAWSON COUNTY TO PROMOTE OUR COMMUNITY AS A PREMIER PLACE TO DO WORK, PLAY AND LIVE. 217043 217043 699035 false false false true false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 7 true false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false true true false GA X BRENDA MASON 7062656278 44 COMMERCE DRIVE DAWSONVILLE GA 30534 MANDY POWER PRESIDENT & 40.00 X X 109334 0 5682 BROOKE ANDERSON EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 WESLEY BEADEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAYLOR BENNETT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG COLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE EASON EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 KRIS ELLIOTT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS GAINES EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY GALBRAITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAMON GIBBS EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 GWEN KELLER IMMEDIATE PA 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BOBBI LARSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOAN LEE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY PALMER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KARMEN PHARRIS SECRETARY/ T 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RYAN SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MONTY SIRMANS VICE-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SHELLY TOWNLEY-MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN TRAPNELL EX-OFFICIO 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHANNON VOSS CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT WALL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDRIA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 109334 5682 1 false false false 12000 12000 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX 721000 694737 694737 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 900099 154596 154596 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 96661 96661 QUALIFIED SPONSORSHIP REVENUE 713990 52736 52736 PROGRAM REVENUE 713990 46464 46464 13928 13928 1059122 294 294 96001 48298 47703 30111 OTHER INCOME 900099 384 384 384 1119503 1059506 30405 115015 69128 45887 251185 149997 101188 39792 24716 15076 28870 19975 8895 19659 15157 4502 299728 299373 355 5740 3494 2246 16735 12453 4282 15646 7948 7698 7519 5505 2014 4167 4167 25375 17255 8120 6270 4264 2006 EQUIPMENT RENT AND MAINT 22837 17322 5515 MEALS 22818 13092 9726 SUPPLIES 19989 18258 1731 MISCELLANEOUS 16077 7921 8156 17831 9010 8821 935253 699035 236218 0 194158 410129 38022 38196 865 4210 103297 109270 4850 4850 574135 138162 461348 435973 802540 1002628 26555 28644 44182 61553 149603 145980 220340 236177 X 383130 415614 199070 350837 582200 766451 802540 1002628 X 184250 1 X false true X false false false true false 219830 219830 188337 32543 155794 153514 102990 50524 426148 X 1175481 55978 55978 1119503 1119503 991230 55978 55978 935252 1 1 935253 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE CHAMBER IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND THEREFORE HAS MADE NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAXES IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CHAMBER HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE NOT TO BE A "PRIVATE FOUNDATION" WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009, THE CHAMBER IMPLEMENTED THE NEW ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. THE GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES A MINIMUM RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY THAT A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN IS REQUIRED BEFORE BEING RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2022, THE CHAMBER HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE CHAMBER IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2019. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 52,548 REIMBURSEMENTS 3,430 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 52,548 REIMBURSEMENTS 3,430 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 4B BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 1 GALA 38717 38717 4000 14124 9109 GOLF TOURNAMENT 28721 28721 5989 796 3309 2 28563 28563 10971 96001 96001 9989 14920 23389 48298 47703 GA FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B IT IS TRADITIONALLY REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND ELECTED TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE POLICY AND AGREEMENT THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEE, AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEE WILL THEN SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WHICH WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR. IN COMPLETING THIS AGREEMENT, THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL BE USED: 1. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT COULD RESULT IN A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL BENEFIT TO AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR, OR EMPLOYEE, OR ANYTHING THAT WOULD BE POTENTIALLY DETRIMENTAL TO THE CHAMBER, MUST BE COMPLETELY DISCLOSED IN GOOD FAITH OR KNOWN TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION. 2. ALL QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS SHALL BE RESOLVED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN WHICH THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT VOTE. 3. THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE INFORMATION-GATHERING STAGE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' DISCUSSION. IF IT IS DEEMED IN THE BOARD'S SOLE DISCRETION THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXITS, THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL MAY BE REQUESTED TO RETIRE FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS MEETING. THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DELIBERATION OR DECISION REGARDING SUCH CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION; SUCH INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT VOTE ON SUCH CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION. 4. IN CONNECTION WITH ALL ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE CHAMBER AND ONE OR MORE OF ITS DIRECTORS, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES, OR BETWEEN THE CHAMBER AND ANY OTHER CORPORATION, FIRM, ASSOCIATION, OR OTHER ENTITY IN WHICH ONE OR MORE OF THE DIRECTORS, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CHAMBER IS A DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR OR OFFICER, OR HAS A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST, AFFILIATION, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP, EACH SUCH INTERESTED DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CHAMBER SHALL: COMPLETELY DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE MATERIAL FACTS AS TO SUCH DIRECTOR'S, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR'S OFFICER'S, EMPLOYEE'S INTEREST IN SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AND AS TO ANY SUCH COMMON DIRECTORSHIPS, OFFICES, OR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL INTEREST, AFFILIATION, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIP, WHICH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE DULY RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OR RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO SUCH ACTIONS, AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. 5. THE BOARD MAY REQUEST A WRITTEN SIGNED STATEMENT WITH DEFINITIVE INFORMATION FROM ANY DIRECTOR IN THE INSTANCE OF A SPECIFIC CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. 6. ALL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AND SPECIFIC CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS SHALL BE DULY RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION. AS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE OF THE DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, I WILL ABIDE BY THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST AGREEMENT. SIGNATUREDATE ADOPTED BY THE DAWSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - FEBRUARY 9, 2012 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WILL APPROVE THE PAYROLL BUDGET FOR EMPLOYEES AND THEN INCLUDE IT IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET. THE ANNUAL BUDGET MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE VOTING BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL WILL APPROVE THE PAYROLL BUDGET FOR EMPLOYEES AND THEN INCLUDE IT IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET. THE ANNUAL BUDGET MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY THE ENTIRE VOTING BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 52,548 REIMBURSEMENTS 3,430 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES -52,548 REIMBURSEMENTS -3,430 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 1 TOTAL 1