2024-07-14T10:10:47-07:00 2023-08-31 453734675 Michael D Patrick PLLC 7307 N Division Street Suite 208 Spokane WA 99208 990 2022-09-01 916187659 Spokane County Bar Association SPOK 5094772665 1116 W Broadway Annex 4th Floor Spokane WA 99260 EMILY K ARNESON President 2024-07-14 true EMILY K ARNESON 999009999 true Michael D Patrick P00996843 5093155760 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 1116 W Broadway Annex 4th Floor Spokane WA 992600030 424972 false X www.spokanebar.org X 1982 PROMOTE COOPERATION, CAMARADERIE, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION AMONG ITS MEMBERS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST. 10 10 6 2653 0 358538 424243 96 350 0 358634 424593 0 0 176239 169559 0 36715 134231 197668 310470 367227 48164 57366 319615 337710 46404 3771 273211 333939 X IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION TO ENHANCE THEINTEGRITY AND COMPETENCE OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AND TO PURSUE GREATERACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS. false false CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION - ORGANIZED TO BENEFIT MEMBERS OF THE LEGALPROFESSION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WEBCASTS AND CONFERENCES. THEASSOCIATION STRIVES TO PROVIDE SEMINARS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY,UTILIZING LOCAL TALENT WHILE KEEPING REGISTRATION COSTS AT A MINIMUM.DIGITAL RECORDINGS OF SEMINARS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE.GAL TRAINING - ORGANIZED TO SUPPORT GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROFESSIONALSWITH EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND RESOURCES.NEWSLETTER - ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE THE CALENDAR CALL NEWSLETTER, ISSUEDTWICE MONTHLY, EITHER BY MAIL OR DIGITALLY. MANY MEMBERS RECEIVE THEDIGITAL VERSION VIA E-MAIL.THE CALENDAR CALL CONTAINS CLE NOTICES MEETING NOTICES ANDANNOUNCEMENTS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTYCOURT INFORMATION AND OTHER IMPORTANT DATA THAT IS VITAL TO THEPRACTICE OF LAW.ONLINE ACCESS TO SPOKANE COUNTY COURT DOCUMENTS - THE SPOKANE COUNTYBAR ASSOCIATION HAS WORKED TOWARD THE GOAL OF HAVING SPOKANE COUNTYSUPERIOR COURT DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICES, PRO BONO SERVICES, AND OTHER SOCIAL AND NETWORKING PROGRAMS: LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A "LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE" FOR THE PUBLIC.VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES - THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE LIVING IN POVERTY. ONLINE ACCESS TO AN UP-TO-DATE SPOKANE COUNTY COURT FAMILY LAW MEDIATOR ROSTER FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. OTHER FUNCTIONS - THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SPONSORS OTHER FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS WHICH BENEFITS THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE BAR AS A WHOLE: REGULAR BAR LUNCHEONS ARE OFFERED FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY OR COMMUNITY LEADERS.THE ANNUAL PROFESSIONALISM DINNER HONORS A MEMBER OF THE LEGALCOMMUNITY WHO EXHIBITS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM AND HONORS MEMBERS OF BAR WHO HAVE BEEN PRACTICING FOR 50 YEARS.THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND VLP SILENT AUCTION IS A FAVORITE OF THELOCAL MEMBERSHIP. THE PARTY PROVIDES THE MEMBERSHIP AN OPPORTUNITY TOMEET LONG-TIME FRIENDS AND SPREAD SOME GOOD CHEER. THE SILENT AUCTIONIS A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER FOR THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM, A RELATED501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. PRACTICE AREA SUPPORT AND COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT. SCBA MEMBERS AREINVITED TO AFFILIATE WITH "SECTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION THAT CONCERNSIMILAR PRACTICE AREAS, INTERESTS, OR INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE. MEMBERSHIPIN PRACTICE AREA SECTIONS PROMOTES CAMARADERIE, NETWORKING, ANDFELLOWSHIP IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINS THEFOLLOWING ACTIVE SECTIONS: YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION, INDIAN LAW SECTION, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECTION, DIVERSITY SECTION, FAMILY LAW SECTION, SOLO & SMALL PRACTICE SECTION AND ELDER DISABILITY AND ESTATE PLANNING SECTION.ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE DIVERSITY SECTION AND THE YOUNGLAWYERS DIVISION ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE DIVERSITY SECTION: THE MISSION OFTHE DIVERSITY SECTION IS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY IN THE LOCAL LEGALCOMMUNITY AND ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION FOR SPOKANEATTORNEYS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER,SEXUAL ORIENTATION,VETERAN STATUS, PRACTICE AREA, AGE AND DISABILITY IN THE MEMBERSHIP, LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES OF THE SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION. TH0ROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, THE DIVERSITY SECTION IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING INCLUSIVENESS THROUGH ONGOING EFFORTS FOCUSING ON RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF DIVERSE ATTORNEYS WITHIN THE LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATION ANDJUDICIAL SYSTEM. THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION: THE MISSION OF THE YLD ISTO PROVIDE NETWORKING, MENTORSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO THOSEBEGTNNING THEIR LEGAL CAREERS IN SPOKANE, REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF NEW AND YOUNG LAWYERS TO THE COUNTY AND STATE BAR ASSOCIATIONS, ANDPROMOTE SOCIAL AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO CREATE A BETTERCONNECTED AND MORE COLLEGIAL LEGAL COMMUNITY. MEMBERS OF THE SCBA WHOARE UNDER THE AGE OF 36 OR WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF PRACTICE(WHICHEVER OCCURS LATER) ARE AUTOMATICALLY MEMBERS OF THE YLD WITHOUTFURTHER DUES OR REGISTRATION. false false false true 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 false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true 1 0 true 6 true true true false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true false false true false false X Spokane County Bar Association 5094772665 1116 W Broadway Annex 4th Floor Spokane WA 99260 X KEN ZIGLER President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 NICHOLAS J PONTAROLO Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 EMILY K ARNESON President Elect 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DARREN M DIGIACINTO Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MORGAN MAXEY Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD L MOUNT Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM MCGERTY Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE KARDONG Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEANNA WILLMAN Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HILARY HIBBELN Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOANNA PURYEAR YLD PRESIDENT 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA DICKINSON Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 Courthouse Badge Income 561499 42033 42033 Donations 541900 23991 23991 Event Contributions 541900 28332 28332 Membership Dues 541900 110580 110580 VLP - Income 561499 165456 165456 53851 51198 2653 424243 729 729 0 0 0 379 -379 -379 -379 0 0 0 0 424593 421211 2653 729 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 142914 114331 14292 14291 0 2500 2000 250 250 24145 19316 2415 2414 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2667 2134 267 266 0 0 199 159 20 20 0 782 626 78 78 40092 32074 4009 4009 Meals & Entertainment 55128 44102 5513 5513 Professional Fees 30006 24005 3001 3000 Rent Expense 13435 10748 1344 1343 Dues & Subscriptions 12380 9904 1238 1238 42979 34385 4301 4293 367227 293784 36728 36715 109356 124953 172360 197131 0 4065 1731 0 0 0 0 493 0 7824 5898 3087 1926 0 0 0 0 30254 11969 319615 337710 10309 3771 36084 11 46404 3771 X 266662 327390 6549 6549 273211 333939 319615 337710 57366 3362 X false false false false false false false 4685 4084 601 3139 1814 1325 1926 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THE BAR ASSOCIATION IS MADE UP OF MEMBERS WHO PAY DUES FOR THEIR ASSOCIATION, WITH A GOAL, TO PROMOTE COOPERATION AND CAMARADERIE WITHIN THE MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS RECEIVE A DTSCOUNT FOR CLE PROGRAMS.THE TYPES OF MEMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:GENERAL MEMBERSASSOCIATE MEMBERSREGISTERED PARALEGALSGOVERNMENT/PUBLIC SERVICE MEMBERSLAW STUDENTSHONORARY MEMBERS Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ELECT OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES TO THE BOARDOF TRUSTEES EACH YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b CHANGES TO MEMBERSHIP DUES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP.THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OVERSEES THE FINANCES AND ACTIVITIES OF THEORGANIZATION AND MAY MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MEMBERSHIP CONCERNING DUESCHANGES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE OFFICERS AND A KEY EMPLOYEE REVIEW THE 990 DRAFT IN DETAIL BEFORE IT ISFILED. A COPY OF THE COMPLETED RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR ANY BOARD MEMBER TOREVIEW UPON REOUEST. BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL AND/OR AT AREGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING THAT THE RETURN HAS BEEN FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE TRAINED ON THE CONTENTS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTERESTPOLICY ANNUALLY, AND ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM.IF ISSUESARISE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR THAT MAY REPRESENT A CONFLICT, THE POLICY IS FOLLOWED WITH ALL RELEVANT ACTIONS RECORDED IN MEETING MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE COMPENSATTON OF EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY AND APPROVES ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AND BONUSES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND POSTED ON PUBLIC WEBSITES SUCH ASWWW. GUIDESTAR. ORG. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Automobile Expense: Column (A) - Total = $119; Column (B) - Program Services = $95; Column (C) - Management & General = $12; Column (D) - Fundraising = $12 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e B&O Taxes: Column (A) - Total = $962; Column (B) - Program Services = $770; Column (C) - Management & General = $96; Column (D) - Fundraising = $96 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Service Charges: Column (A) - Total = $973; Column (B) - Program Services = $778; Column (C) - Management & General = $98; Column (D) - Fundraising = $97 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CLE Expense: Column (A) - Total = $2069; Column (B) - Program Services = $1655; Column (C) - Management & General = $207; Column (D) - Fundraising = $207 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Courhouse Badge Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $4522; Column (B) - Program Services = $3618; Column (C) - Management & General = $452; Column (D) - Fundraising = $452 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Donations: Column (A) - Total = $800; Column (B) - Program Services = $640; Column (C) - Management & General = $80; Column (D) - Fundraising = $80 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Equipment Rental: Column (A) - Total = $96; Column (B) - Program Services = $77; Column (C) - Management & General = $10; Column (D) - Fundraising = $9 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Gifts: Column (A) - Total = $1281; Column (B) - Program Services = $1025; Column (C) - Management & General = $128; Column (D) - Fundraising = $128 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Internet Expense: Column (A) - Total = $3152; Column (B) - Program Services = $2522; Column (C) - Management & General = $315; Column (D) - Fundraising = $315 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Licenses & Permits: Column (A) - Total = $98; Column (B) - Program Services = $78; Column (C) - Management & General = $10; Column (D) - Fundraising = $10 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Lunch & Learn: Column (A) - Total = $526; Column (B) - Program Services = $421; Column (C) - Management & General = $53; Column (D) - Fundraising = $52 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Merchant Fees: Column (A) - Total = $11188; Column (B) - Program Services = $8950; Column (C) - Management & General = $1119; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1119 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Parking: Column (A) - Total = $4675; Column (B) - Program Services = $3740; Column (C) - Management & General = $468; Column (D) - Fundraising = $467 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $302; Column (B) - Program Services = $242; Column (C) - Management & General = $30; Column (D) - Fundraising = $30 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1411; Column (B) - Program Services = $1129; Column (C) - Management & General = $141; Column (D) - Fundraising = $141 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Repair & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $127; Column (B) - Program Services = $102; Column (C) - Management & General = $13; Column (D) - Fundraising = $12 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $4726; Column (B) - Program Services = $3781; Column (C) - Management & General = $473; Column (D) - Fundraising = $472 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telephone: Column (A) - Total = $2482; Column (B) - Program Services = $1986; Column (C) - Management & General = $248; Column (D) - Fundraising = $248 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Training: Column (A) - Total = $1543; Column (B) - Program Services = $1234; Column (C) - Management & General = $155; Column (D) - Fundraising = $154 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e YLD Expense: Column (A) - Total = $1927; Column (B) - Program Services = $1542; Column (C) - Management & General = $193; Column (D) - Fundraising = $192 Spokane County Bar VLP 1116 W Broadway - Annex 4TH Floor Spokane WA 99260 911672289 N/A false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false