Whiting-Robertsdale Community Improvement Corporation

“Any person eighteen years of age or older, as documented in the articles of incorporation may become a member upon application and payment of annual membership dues.”

“Article v, sections 1 and 5 of the bylaws of the organization outline the procedures by which the governing body is elected.”

“The bylaws of the organization may be altered, amended or repealed with new bylaws adopted by approval of fifty percent plus one of the membership of the corporation present at a meeting wherein said changes are presented upon 30 day notificaton of such to each member of the wrcic.”

“The completed form 990 was provided to each of the organization's board of directors for their opportunity to review and comment on the form 990 prior to filing.”

“On an annual basis during a board of director's meeting, the directors and officers disclose any potential conflicts of interest. These conflicts of interest are discussed in detail. The directors and officers are required to disclose any additional conflicts, if any, as they arise during the year.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request at its office located at 1417 - 119th street, whiting, in 46394.”

“Whiting-robertsdale community improvement corporation supports community development and provides services in the city of whiting and the robertsdale neighborhood of hammond. The organizaton also provides social cultural and economic development programs for the community.”

“Relationship 1: cic director mr. Shimala is a vice president of peoples bank in whiting, indiana and cic director mr. Dybel is a director emiretus of said bank. The cic has funds on deposit at peoples bank. Relationship 2: cic director ms. Cafferata is an assistant vice president of centier bank in whiting, indiana. The cic has funds on deposit at centier bank. Relationship 3: cic director mr. Dabertin owns and worked for shared resource solutions, inc. Who has performed consulting services for the cities of whiting and hammond. Relationship 4: cic director mr. Lowry owned and works for shoreline consulting who has performed marketing work for the city of whiting. Relationship 5: deanne shimala is a paid consultant and is the spouse of cic director mr. Shimala.”

“Food pantry and disaster relief expenses 31,789 grants 7,845 revenue 0 art program expenses 31,768 grants 0 revenue 7,460 total other program services expenses 63,557 grants 7,845 revenue 7,460”