The 43rd Annual ChamberSOUTH South Miami Art Festival, one of the premium fine art shows in the country, kicks off the festival season in South Florida the first weekend in November, with over 100 artist booths from around the world, delicious international food and live musical entertainment for the whole family.
Art and culture lovers can enjoy this free festival taking place on historic Sunset Drive in the heart of South Miami (between US1 and Red Road) nestled between wide sidewalks, cafés, quaint shops and lush landscaping on Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Produced by ChamberSOUTH, the 43rd Annual ChamberSOUTH South Miami Art Festival is sponsored in part by presenting sponsor First National Bank of South Miami, and receives support from the Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Department and the City of South Miami.
The location and timing of the festival make it an ideal destination for holiday shoppers looking for the perfect gift for the special people in their lives. Neighboring restaurants and shops support the show by offering special pricing and extended hours for the weekend.
The event will include over 100 artist booths from around the world representing media such as ceramics and clay; digital art; textiles; glass; jewelry and metalwork; two dimensional mixed media; three-dimensional mixed media; painting; photography; printmaking and drawing; sculpture; and wood. International food vendors featuring a wide array of cuisine will be available. In addition, the festival will have musical entertainment including performances from Area Stage Company, Miami Children’s Chorus, jazz group The French Horn Collective (presented by South Miami- Dade Cultural Arts Center), and others.
ChamberSOUTH is working in conjunction with The Shops at Sunset Place and the Simon Youth Foundation to provide a children’s section with interactive activities for families.
The ChamberSOUTH South Miami Art Festival is well known in the region as one of the premium fine art shows in the country. This is a free, family friendly event and is open to the general public. Even though parking is available around the art festival, event organizers suggest taking the Metrorail to the South Miami station, located directly across the street from the event. Parking is also available at the Metrorail station.
ABOUT CHAMBERSOUTH
ChamberSOUTH is the chamber of commerce for greater south Miami-Dade County. ChamberSOUTH was created in 1931 as a voice for local business and is committed to improving the economic vitality of the community.
ChamberSOUTH strives to improve the lives of the citizens in their service area by enhancing their economic welfare. They provide their members with the opportunities essential to business growth such as networking events, information updates, and discounted services. ChamberSOUTH is The Small Business Champion! To learn more visit at www.ChamberSouth.com.
it does not matter what the economy situation is Mary Scott Russell still gets her raises…but yet she cries poverty as the Greater South Dade South Miami Kendall Chamber of Commerce Inc. President to the City of South Miami Commission….
2006 Revenue $480,022 Mary Russell Salary $41,292
2007 Revenue $447,411 Mary Scott Russell Salary $62, 236
2008 Revenue $237,264 Mary Scott Russell Salary $66,750
2009 Revenue $234,197 Mary Scott Russell Salary $69,100
2010 Revenue $292,040 Mary Scott Russell Salary $73,600
2011 Revenue $395,460 Mary Scott Russell Salary $73,600
2012 Revenue $410,797 Mary Scott Russell Salary $76,000 + $6,000t
Why does Chamber South not waive fees for the artist?? because they have money? or the potential to make money like Chamber South?? HHHmmmm
A Resolution waiving certain special event fees, and authorizing the City
4 Manager to permit Chamber South to hold its 43 Annual South Miami Art
5 Festival on November I & 2, 2014, in South Miami.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to allow payment on the final
billing in the approximate amount of $7,940 for Police services, and $5,495.70 for Public
Works totaling $13,435.70 and allowing time to receive grant funding to pay for this event
for up to 6-7 months following completion of the event without interest.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to waive the parking fees in the
amount of $3,200, and street closure fee in the amount of $325.
Chamber South 43 Annual South Miami Art Festival on November I & 2, 2014, in South Miami.
Show Dates: 11/1/14 – 11/2/14
Application Deadline: 7/31/14 Midnight EST
Fee (Application Fee): $25.00
BOOTH FEES
325*150=
Standard Space $325, Corner Space $375, Standard Double $650, Corner Double $700, End Cap (Double) $750. (All include Taxes.) Booth fees to be paid upon acceptance of invitation to participate.
2012 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
GREATER SDADESMIAMIKENDALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC
G Gross receipts $ 410,797
7aTotal unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 14,187
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .Prior Year $155,913 Current Year $148,310
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . Prior Year $231,354 Current Year $248,300
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) Prior Year $8,193 Current Year $14,187
12 Total revenue-add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . .Prior Year $395,460 Current Year $410,797
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) Prior Year $146,849 Current Year $155,597
19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 Prior Year $-26,782 Current Year $5,540
(20) MARY SCOTT RUSSELL PRESIDENT AHPW 40 Previous Year RC 73,600
Current Year RC $76,000 EAOC $6,000
Program Service Revenue
2a ART FESTIVAL A Total revenue $109,337 B Related or exempt function revenue $109,337
Statement of Functional Expenses
a ART FESTIVAL A Total expenses $43,382 B Program service
expenses $43,382
For each "Yes" response to lines la through li below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a) Yes No (b) Amount
1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum,
through the use of
a Volunteers?BLANK
b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)?BLANK
c Media advertisements?BLANK
d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public?BLANK
e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? BLANK
f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? BLANK
g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? BLANK
h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? BLANK
1a Land (b)Cost or other basis $18,044 (d) Book value $18,044
b Buildings (b)Cost or other basis $217,250 (c) Accumulated depreciation $117,469 (d) Book value $99,781
Total . Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8), line 10(c).) . (d) Book value $117,825
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6,PART VI, LINE 11B NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6,PART VI, LINE 19 NO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
Form 990 2010
For calendar year 2010 , or tax year beginning and ending 9 /30/11
Miscellaneous Revenue Busn. Code
11a ART FESTIVAL A Total revenue $27,698 D Revenue excluded from tax under sections $27, 698
b BUSINESS EXPOSITION A Total revenue $22,657 D Revenue excluded from tax under sections $22,657
C NETWORKING LUNCHEONS A Total revenue $9,437 D Revenue excluded from tax under sections $9,437
d All other revenue $22,611 B Related or exempt function revenue $-5,352 C Unrelated business revenue $8,550 D Revenue excluded from tax under sections $19,413
e Total. Add lines 11a-11d A Total revenue $82,403
12 Total revenue A Total revenue $292,040 B Related or exempt function revenue $-5,3521 C Unrelated business revenue $8,550
D Revenue excluded from tax under sections $288,842
Special Events Schedule
Form 990 2010
For calendar year 2010 , or tax year beginning and ending 9 /30/11
GREATER S. DADE/S. MIAMI /KENDALL CHAMBER' OF COMMERCE , INC.
(A) ART FESTIVAL Gross receipts $88,614 Gross revenue $88,614 Less direct expenses $60,916 Net income $27,698
(B) COMPASS GALA Gross receipts $34,520 Gross revenue $34,520 Less direct expenses $27,005 Net income $7,515
(C) BUSINESS EXPOSITION Gross receipts $30,022 Gross revenue $30,022 Less direct expenses $7,365 Net income $22,657
Others
DADE DAYS
GREEN PICNIC
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
From CSA Import
SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS
GOLF TOURNAMENT
NETWORKING LUNCHEONS
Gross receipts $49,110 Gross revenue $49,110 Less direct expenses $27,775 Net income $21,335
TOTAL Gross receipts $202,266 Gross revenue $202,266 Less direct expenses $ 123,061 Net income $79,205