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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGrant Request - Deschutes Economic AllianceEconomic Development Fund Discretionary Grant Program Organization: Deschutes Economic Alliance Organization Description: This organization of local, private sector business and community leaders seeking a vision for Deschutes County's economic future that utilizes regional strengths, but provides greater economic stability for sustainable growth. The organization will collaborate with existing organizations to create and implement a strategy for the community's economic future with the guidance of independent, internationally renowned economic development experts. The strategy will be driven by empirical data with discrete actions for implementation and objective measures of success. The goals for the organization are: • To provide a common vision and collaborative framework for the economic future of Deschutes County • To aid in the diversification of the local economy • To attract and develop environmentally and economically sustainable jobs • To encourage innovation and entrepreneurship • To improve the stability and quality of life for community members through the availability of attractive, well -paying jobs • To promote and improve the image and visibility of Deschutes County as a business and family -friendly region. Project Name: 1,000 Days Economic Roadmap Project Description: The grant funds will be used to pay for obligations to Praxis Group and Delore Zimmerman for work conducted in January (1,000 -Day Economic Roadmap). Project Period: June 1-30, 2011 Amount of Request: $5,000 Previous Grants: • Nov 2010: $2,000 Economic Roadmap ($1,000 Unger, $500 Baney, $500 Luke) Previous Associated Grants: • Oct 2008: $1,000 Economic Forecast ($1,000 Baney) —UC -Santa Barbara • Nov 2009: $1,500 Economic Forecast ($1,000 Baney, $500 Unger) — California Lutheran University • Jan 2011: $600 Economic Forecast ($500 Baney, $100 Unger) — California Lutheran University • Mewls egrna,l.cow Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org DESCHUTES COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Direct Application to: Commissioner Tammy Baney Commissioner Anthony DeBone Date: 6-,0-,1 Project Name: Project Beginning Date: Amount of Request: Commissioner Alan Unger All Three Commissioners Desalt -N:1 -es C0n0WO, 'c\\IANN- Ce.- -/-I/ Applicant/Organization: Address: Project End Date: Date Funds Needed: Tax ID #- City & Zip: Telephone: Email: �e Soh v- e.s eco vi ovni c (a-\\10nt e_ 3 g - d-/ Li p pe,r l cr rc ce br. 103 Contact Name(s): Fax: bane.-ewi5� dna► r Alternate Phone: - 3 0-!/ 6- ao-i/ 32rub 97)02. sq/ 390-6/2, 3 On a separate sheet, please briefly answer the following questions: 1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and activities. 2. Describe the proposed project or activity. 3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity. 4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will impact the community's economic health. 5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit. 6. Itemize anticipated expenditures*. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching funds or in-kind contributions, if any. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future. Attach: Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status. *Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget. Tammy Baney: Amount: Signature: Anthony DeBone: Amount: Signature: Alan Unger: Amount: Signature: The Deschutes Economic Alliance (DEA) is a grassroots effort organized by a diverse group of local, private -sector business and community leaders who seek an objective, coherent vision for the economic future of Deschutes County. Led by an executive board of dedicated community and business people whose purpose is to create an economic community that is sustainable, diverse and global. Formed in 2010 to identify and launch initiatives to help grow and stabilize the region and to eliminate the low expectations of 'poverty with a view', the DEA is an all -volunteer initiative that is team focused. In January of 2011, the DEA joined the Economic Forecast Project and brought globally recognized economic developer, Delore Zimmerman to Bend for the CERT Conference. At the conference Mr. Zimmerman from the Praxis Strategy Group presented a 1,000 Day Road Map to Economic Recovery. Nearly 400 people participated in the broad based conference and 160 people signed up to work with the DEA to launch and implement the 1,000 Road Map. The Roadmap laid out a portfolio of strategies for regional transformation and economic vitality. As of June, 2011 teams are functioning to address the first three initiatives. Those teams are DURT (Delays, Uncertainty, Regulations, Taxes), the Elite Athletic Initiative and the Applied Research and Creative Activities Center. The DEA Executive Board is working with community leaders to establish the best team membership for the remaining three initiatives, which are Systems -Built Housing, Warm Springs Partnership and a Leadership Roundtable. The purpose of this grant request is to allow the DEA to complete it obligation to the Praxis Group and Delore Zimmerman for the work conducted in January. If awarded, the project will be completed immediately. Thousands of hours of volunteer time has been invested in the progress of the DEA thus far with the very specific goal of bringing business, government and the community together to create a 'possibilities with a view' atmosphere for Central Oregon. The focus is to change the economic climate in Central Oregon to a global environment that is thriving and where things work to everyone's advantage. Working in partnership with all players and utilizing all skill -sets and perspectives, the outcome for Deschutes County's economic health will be immeasurable. The specific communities that will benefit from this grant request are Bend, Redmond, and LaPine. The $5,000 requested grant funds will be used to completely pay Mr. Zimmerman for his January, 2011 1,000 Day Roadmap. The DEA has already reimbursed Mr. Zimmerman $15,000 and is pursuing a fundraising initiative to assure its solvency for the next five years. To date, funds for the DEA have come from a variety of private businesses and community members. Organizational development and funding strategies for the next five years will include grants, community fundraising and business partnerships. Deschutes Economic Alliance HOME GET INVOLVED ABOUT SPONSORS CONTACT US DESCHUTES ECONOMiC ALLIANCE First 100 -Day Jumpstart to Recovery Launched April 27th, 2011 1 Author: Editor First Phase of 1,000 -Day Economic Recovery Plan Focuses on Six Job -Creating Initiatives Bend, OR — The first phase of the 1,000 -day economic recovery plan of the Deschutes Economic Alliance (DEA) will be launched on May 1 and will focus six initiatives to transform Central Oregon from "poverty with a view" to "possibilities with a view." The 1,000 -Day Roadmap to Regional Transformation & Economic Vitality lays out a portfolio of strategies for regional transformation and economic vitality. The first phase of the program is the 100 -Day Jumpstart to Recovery. During this phase, six teams of community volunteers will explore strategies for sustainable economic recovery and report their progress to the community at an Action Summit in August 2011. The six initiatives are: Systems -Built Housing Team, to assess the feasibility of developing a systems -built housing industry for the "green" market. Warm Springs Partnership, to develop mutually beneficial business opportunities with the Warm Springs Tribe. Applied Research & Creative Activities Center, to develop a center for greater access to professional development and life-long learning opportunities and support public/private research and innovative partnerships. Leadership Roundtable, to improve coordination among business, education, government and civic organizations to facilitate and tackle new and emerging opportunities. DURT (Delays, Uncertainty, Regulations, Taxes) Task Force, to foster a more business -friendly environment by eliminating onerous DURT. Elite Athletic Initiative, to explore and convert Central Oregon's world-class recreational environment to a job -creating industry. "These initiatives are not pie -in -the -sky academic exercises," said Lawnae Hunter, DEA's Co - Chairman of the Board. "The Goal is to pursue achievable economic development solutions that http://www.deschutesalliance.org/ 6/5/11 8:23 PM About the Alliance The Deschutes Economic Alliance is a grassroots effort organized by a diverse group of local, private -sector business and community leaders who seek an objective, coherent vision for the economic future of Deschutes County. Become a Sponsor Click Here to Become a Sponsor Subscribe Search Recent Posts First 100 -Day Jumpstart to Recovery Launched 1,000 Day Plan Slides Economic Forecast Response Tags Bend Business Career Page 1 of 3 Deschutes Economic Alliance will create long-term and sustainable opportunities at all levels of the workforce in Central Oregon. Our mission is clear: to foster viable, job -creating businesses and industries that end, once and for all, Central Oregon's boom and bust economic cycles." Team leaders for each of these initiatives along with members of the DEA Executive Committee are meeting on April 30 for a training session on 'Leadership and Innovative Thinking' led by Les Stites. At this session, the group will deploy teams, plan strategies and agree upon expectations and outcomes. Individuals wishing to lend their expertise to one of the initiatives should visit the DEA's website: www.deschutesalliance.org. The 1,000 -Day Roadmap was unveiled earlier this year at a meeting attended by more than 300 business and community leaders. The Roadmap was developed with the assistance of Praxis Strategy Group and the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting at California Lutheran University. ABOUT DEA: The Deschutes Economic Alliance is a grassroots effort organized by a diverse group of local, private -sector business and community leaders who seek an objective, coherent vision for the economic future of Deschutes County. DEA was formed in 2010 to identify and launch initiatives to help grow and stabilize the region. DEA is an all -volunteer initiative guided by Deschutes County's business and community leaders. Posted in Press Releases I 1 No Comments » 1,000 Day Plan Slides February lst, 2011 I Author: Editor Many of you that attended the forecast event have asked for a copy of Delore Zimmerman's presentation, so we are posting it here. You can Deschutes County 1,000 Day Roadmap. Posted in News I 1 No Comments » Economic Forecast Response January 29th, 2011 I Author: Editor By most accounts the Central Oregon Economic Forecast was a great success. Below are a handful of local news reports covering and commenting on the event: http://www.deschutesalliance.org/ 6/5/11 8:23 PM Community peschutes Canomy Get Involved Migration News Oregon Presentation Recession Sponsor Taxes Page 2 of 3 Deschutes Economic Alliance 6/5/11 8:23 PM High Desert Economy: Hope Amid Struggles KTV2 - Kim Tobin - Hundreds gathered at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend Thursday, for answers to questions and concerns of ... What's Oregon's Economic Future? KOHD - Yessenia Molina in his. State of the Union Address this week, President Obama stressed that the U5 economy needs shoring up.... Central Oregon To Face Economic Challenges Moving Forward myCentratOregon.corn - Glenn Vaagen - The economic data indicates Central Oregon still faces serious economic challenges, and three years after the recession started, the region is Economic Forecast Breakfast Addresses the Need for A Changing Central Oregon KBND - Hundreds of Central Oregonians turned out this morning to hear what the economic challenges are for Central Oregon, and more importantly what are the ... Posted in Economy, News Tags: Deschutes, Economy i No Comments Older Entries ©Copyright 2010 Deschutes Economic Alliance. All Rights Reserved. - Site Design by Vert Creative - Software by CodeBenders http://www.deschoresairiance.orgi Page 3 of 3 Articles of Incorporation Secretary of State Corporation Division 255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151 Salem, OR 97310-1327 Phone:(503)986-2200 Fax:(503)378-4381 www.filinginoregon.com Registry Number: 689243-99 Type: DOMESTIC NONPROFIT CORPORATION FILED May 21, 2010 OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE 1) ENTITY NAME DESCHUTES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE 2) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS 813319 - Other Social Advocacy Organizations 3) MAILING ADDRESS 105 NW Greeley Avenue Bend, OR 97701 USA 4) NAME & ADDRESS OF REGISTERED AGENT Lawnae Hunter 105 NW Greeley Avenue Bend, OR 97701 USA 5) INCORPORATORS Thomas Bahrman P.O. Box 394 Bend OR 97709 USA Authorized Signer: Thomas Bahrman 6) TYPE OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION Public Benefit without members 7) DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by any organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Upon the dissolution of the organization, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for the public purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for the purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. 8) OPTIONAL PROVISIONS To the fullest extent permitted by Oregon law, the corporation shall indemnify any person who has been made, or is threatened to be made, a party to an action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative, or otherwise, by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director or officer of the corporation acting within the scope of his or her duties. Furthermore, to the fullest extent permitted by Oregon law, a director or officer shall not be liable to the corporation for monetary or other damages relating to conduct as a director or officer of the corporation to the extent the director or officer acted within the scope of his or her duties. No amendment or repeal of these Articles shall adversely affect the rights of a director or officer with respect to any acts or omissions of such director or officer occurring prior to such amendment or repeal. Report Printed: 05/21/2010 02:33 PM Page 1 of 2 Articles of Incorporation Secretary of State Registry Number: 689243-99 Corporation Division Type: DOMESTIC NONPROFIT CORPORATION q':S � 255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151 FILED If --.:i-4'.'''': °I Salem, OR 97310-1327 Phone:(503)986-2200 May 21, 2010 Fax:(503)378-4381 OREGON www.filinginoregon.com SECRETARY OF STATE By my signature, I declare as an authorized authority, that this filing has been examined by me and is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct, and complete. Making false statements in this document is against the law and may be penalized by fines, imprisonment, or both. By typing my name in the electronic signature field, I am agreeing to conduct business electronically with the State of Oregon. I understand that transactions and/or signatures in records may not be denied legal effect solely because they are conducted, executed, or prepared in electronic form and that if a law requires a record or signature to be in writing, an electronic record or signature satisfies that requirement. 9) ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES Thomas Bahrman 10) CONTACT NAME DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER Thomas Bahrman 541-617-9612 Report Printed: 05/21/2010 02:33 PM Page 2 of 2 BYLAWS OF THE DESCHUTES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE ARTICLE I PURPOSE This corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, religious and educational purposes. Subject to the limitations stated in the Articles of Incorporation, the purposes of this corporation shall be to engage in any lawful activities, none of which are for profit, for which corporations may be organized under Chapter 65 of the Oregon Revised Statues (or its corresponding future provisions) and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or its corresponding future provisions). This corporation's primary purpose is to create and implement an objective, coherent vision for the economic future of Deschutes County. ARTICLE II NONMEMBERSHIP This corporation shall have no members. ARTICLE III BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3.1 General Powers. All business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed under the direction of the board of directors. 3.2 Number. The number of directors of the corporation may vary between a minimum of three and a maximum of fifteen. 3.3 Term and Election. Each director shall hold office for a period of two years, and may be reelected without limitation on the number of consecutive terms served. The board shall elect its own members, except that an individual director shall not vote on that member's own position. 3.4 Removal of Directors. Any director may be removed, with or without cause, by a vote of two- thirds of the directors then in office. 3.5 Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring on the board of directors, including a vacancy resulting from an increase in the number of directors, may be filled by a majority vote of the directors the on the board. 3.6 Quorum. A majority of the number of directors in office immediately before the meeting begins shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the board of directors. 3.7 Manner of Acting. The act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present when the vote is taken shall be the act of the board of directors unless the articles of incorporation or these bylaws require a greater percentage. Any or all directors may participate in a regular or special meeting by, or conduct the meeting through the use of, any reasonable means of communication which adequately allows all directors to participate in such meeting; a director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting. Where the law requires a majority vote of the directors in office to establish committees to exercise board functions, to amend the Articles of Incorporation, to sell assets not in the regular course of business, to merge, or to dissolve, or for other matters, such action is taken by that majority as required by law. 3.8 Regular Meetings. A regular meeting of the board of directors shall be held at the time and place to be determined by the board. No other notice of the date, time, place or purpose of these meetings is required. 3.9 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the board of directors may be called by the chairperson, at such date, time and place designated by the chairperson, or at the discretion of the board. Notice of such meetings, describing the date, time, place and purpose for such meeting, shall be delivered to each director personally, by telephone, email or other reasonable method, at least 24 hours period to the special meeting. 3.10 Alternative Meeting Venue. Any regular or special meeting of the board of directors may be conducted through use of any means of communication which allows all directors to simultaneously participate in such meeting. 3.11 No Salary. Directors shall not receive salaries for this board services, but may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses they incur related to their board service. 3.12 Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the board of directors at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if all the directors take the action, each one signs a written consent describing the action taken, and the consents are filed with the records of the corporation. Action taken by consent is effective when the last director signs the consent, unless the consent specifies a different effective date. A signed consent has the effect of a meeting vote and may be so described in any document. ARTICLE IV COMMITTEES 4.1 Executive Committee. The board of directors may elect an executive committee. The executive committee shall have the authority to make ongoing decisions between board meetings and shall have the authority to make financial and budgetary decisions. 4.2 Other Committees. The board of directors may establish such other committees as it deems necessary and desirable. Such committees may exercise the authority granted by the board of directors or may be advisory. 4.3 Composition of Committees. Any committee that exercises any authority of the board of directors shall be composed of two or more directors, elected by the board of directors by a majority vote of the directors in office at the time. 4.4 Quorum and Action. A quorum at a committee meeting exercising board authority shall be a majority of all committee members in office immediately before the meeting begins. If a quorum is present, action is taken by a majority vote of the directors present. 4.5 Limitations on the Powers of Committees. No committee may (i) authorize payment of a dividend or any part of the income or profit of the corporation to its directors or officers; (ii) approve dissolution, merger or the sale, pledge or transfer of all of substantially all of the corporation's assets; (iii) elect, appoint or remove directors or fill vacancies on the board or on any of its committees; (iv) adopt, amend or repeal the Articles, bylaws or any resolution of the board of directors. ARTICLE V OFFICERS 5.1 Titles. The officers of this corporation shall be the chairperson, secretary and such other officers appointed by the board of directors. 5.2 Election. The board of directors shall elect the chairperson and secretary to serve one year terms. An officer may be reelected without limitation on the number of terms the officer may serve. 5.3 Vacancy. A vacancy of the office of chairperson or secretary shall be filled no later than the first regular meeting of the board of directors following the vacancy. 5.4 Other Officers. The board of directors may elect or appoint other officers, agents and employees as it shall deem necessary and desirable. They shall hold their offices for such terms, and have such authority, and perform such duties, as shall be determined by the board of directors. 5.5 Chairperson. The chairperson shall be the chief officer of the corporation and shall chair all board meetings. The chairperson shall have any other powers and duties as may be authorized by the board of directors. 5.6 Secretary. The secretary shall have overall responsibility for all recordkeeping and corporate funds. The secretary shall have any other powers and duties as may be authorized by the board of directors. ARTICLE VI AMENDMENTS These bylaws may be amended or repealed, and new bylaws adopted, by the board of directors by a majority vote of the directors present, if a quorum is present. Prior to the adoption of the amendment, each director shall be given at least five business days notice of the date, time and place of the meeting at which the proposed amendment is to be considered, and the notice shall state that one of the purposes of the meeting is to consider a proposed amendment to the bylaws and shall contain a copy of the proposed amendment. Adopted by the board of directors on this 24th a4ay of Allay, 2010. a nae Hunter, Chairperso RECORD OF ACTION IN LIEU OF AN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF DESCHUTES ECONOMIC ALLIANCE Pursuant to Oregon law, in lieu of an organizational meeting, the incorporator of Deschutes Economic Alliance, an Oregon nonprofit corporation, does hereby waive all notices that may be required and consents to the following action without a meeting for the purposes of organizing the corporation, effective on the 21" day of May, 2010: RESOLVED, the following individuals are appointed as the initial directors of the corporation: Lawnae Hunter Jerry Mitchell Michael Taus Tom Bahrman Jim Clinton Tom Van Hemelryck Shelle Pack Darrell Deglow Maggie Annschild Steve McDonald Arlene Gibson David Lewis INCORPORATOR ..•-•'/ _., Thomas Bahrman 1 1 1000 OM 00 OM 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 p 00 0 0 00 00 0 o 0 CO §§" § EA§ " 00R § §§§ N � N 111 o 11 fill Vail !;ilk 000000 "s cv O w 6 1 Treasurers Report 00'000's$ 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 in 0 0 0 In k 0 0 d Ln Hunter Properties 0 o u1 co lfl t/} Praxis Strategy Group Pinnacle Media Corportation Division 0 rn Ni N V' Corportation Division 0 o O Ln O lD in. 0 rn Ni N VI 0 o O O Ni I--I i 1. 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