PURPOSE & HISTORY
PURPOSE
The purpose of CODA Midwest is to engage in lawful charitable and educational activities for which corporations may be incorporated in the state of Ohio. Specifically, CODA Midwest addresses the bicultural identity of children of deaf adults, and supports the “Mission and Purposes” of CODA International, which honors the unique heritage and multicultural identities of adult hearing individuals with deaf parent(s).
CODA Midwest strives to serve the needs of individuals with deaf parents residing in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. CODA Midwest hosts an annual educational retreat, the proceeds of which go toward financially assisting individuals who wish to attend the CODA International Conference, future regional retreats, or KODA summer camps (kids of deaf adults).
Toward achieving the purpose of CODA Midwest, the management, governance, and operational affairs are vested in a five member board of directors. All financial resources are vested in the activities of the organization. Any proceeds are intended to assist individuals wishing to attend CODA International Conferences, KODA summer camp, and regional retreats.
HISTORY
2013
July 25-28, 2013: The concept of a regional retreat was first discussed at the CODA International Conference in New Orleans.
2014
April 2014: Planning begins for regional retreat.
May 3, 2014: Registration opens for retreat followed by realization that financial transactions are being processed through a personal bank account.
May 2014: EIN number secured for CODA Midwest.
June 2014: During the 29th annual conference in Tempe, Arizona, the CODA International Board is informed of CODA Midwest registering a non-incorporated association name solely with the intent of establishing a bank account to process retreat related financial transactions. The CODA International Board informed CODA Midwest that CODA International could not support, nor would they oppose, the efforts of CODA Midwest.
June 30, 2014: Established bank accounts.
October 17 - 19, 2014: Region 3 Retreat "OHKY CODA: To Thine Own Self Be True," YMCA Camp Kern, Oregonia, Ohio.
Kamper Grants Awarded = $614.72 (Sent to CODA International for Koda Camps)
Year End Balance = $4,187.65
2015
No Retreat.
Year End Balance = $4,187.71
2016
March 1, 2016: Incorporators signed Articles of Organization
June 09, 2016: Incorporated as a domestic nonprofit corporation.
July 30, 2016: Bylaws ratified
September 23 - 25, 2016: Region 3 Retreat "CODApolis: Beautifully Rooted We Are Tree," CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville, Indiana.
Year End Balance = $11,509.71
2017
January 8: Applied for IRS Tax exempt status.
March 9: Granted tax exempt status.
October 20 - 22, 2017: Region 3 Retreat "CODA-NOIS: Hear Us Roar!!!," Camp Henry Horner, Ingleside, Illinois.
2018
Sept 28 - 30, 2018: Region 3 Retreat "Pure Coda: Talk To The Hand," Skyline Retreat Center, Almont, Michigan.
6 Koda Kamper Grants Awarded = $4,150.00
Year End Balance = $20,588.85
2019
September 20 - 22, 2019: Region 3 Retreat "Bare Bones," FFA Camp Muskingum Carrollton, Ohio
10 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $4,775.00
Year End Balance = $20,478.72
2020
No Retreat due to COVID.
Year End Balance = $19,917.15
2021
October 1 - 3, 2021: Region 3 Retreat "Utterly Coda Time," Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Koda Kamper Grants = $1,000.00 (due to COVID funds were given directly to camps)
Year End Balance = $28,646.45
2022
October 28 - 30, 2022: Region 3 Retreat "Fall Into Coda," CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville, Indiana.
17 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $6,100.00
Year End Balance = $28,445.02
2023
October 26 - 29, 2023: Region 3 Retreat "CODAsquatch: Wild and Free," Hocking Hills State Park Lodge, Hocking Hills, Ohio.
20 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $5,975.00
Year End Balance = $24,580.36
2024
June 21, 2024: CODA International issues Distinguished Service Award to four Region 3 leaders, "a reflection of CODA Midwest’s pursuit of excellence."
October 24 - October 27, 2024: Region 3 Retreat "Back for the Future," Skyline Retreat Center, Almont, Michigan
16 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $5,300.00
Year End Balance = $23,084.28
YEAR TO DATE TOTALS:
The purpose of CODA Midwest is to engage in lawful charitable and educational activities for which corporations may be incorporated in the state of Ohio. Specifically, CODA Midwest addresses the bicultural identity of children of deaf adults, and supports the “Mission and Purposes” of CODA International, which honors the unique heritage and multicultural identities of adult hearing individuals with deaf parent(s).
CODA Midwest strives to serve the needs of individuals with deaf parents residing in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. CODA Midwest hosts an annual educational retreat, the proceeds of which go toward financially assisting individuals who wish to attend the CODA International Conference, future regional retreats, or KODA summer camps (kids of deaf adults).
Toward achieving the purpose of CODA Midwest, the management, governance, and operational affairs are vested in a five member board of directors. All financial resources are vested in the activities of the organization. Any proceeds are intended to assist individuals wishing to attend CODA International Conferences, KODA summer camp, and regional retreats.
HISTORY
2013
July 25-28, 2013: The concept of a regional retreat was first discussed at the CODA International Conference in New Orleans.
2014
April 2014: Planning begins for regional retreat.
May 3, 2014: Registration opens for retreat followed by realization that financial transactions are being processed through a personal bank account.
May 2014: EIN number secured for CODA Midwest.
June 2014: During the 29th annual conference in Tempe, Arizona, the CODA International Board is informed of CODA Midwest registering a non-incorporated association name solely with the intent of establishing a bank account to process retreat related financial transactions. The CODA International Board informed CODA Midwest that CODA International could not support, nor would they oppose, the efforts of CODA Midwest.
June 30, 2014: Established bank accounts.
October 17 - 19, 2014: Region 3 Retreat "OHKY CODA: To Thine Own Self Be True," YMCA Camp Kern, Oregonia, Ohio.
- 47 Attendees
Kamper Grants Awarded = $614.72 (Sent to CODA International for Koda Camps)
Year End Balance = $4,187.65
2015
No Retreat.
Year End Balance = $4,187.71
2016
March 1, 2016: Incorporators signed Articles of Organization
June 09, 2016: Incorporated as a domestic nonprofit corporation.
July 30, 2016: Bylaws ratified
September 23 - 25, 2016: Region 3 Retreat "CODApolis: Beautifully Rooted We Are Tree," CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville, Indiana.
- 71 attendees.
- 1 waived registrations = $200.00
- 8 first time CODA Memberships paid = $320.00
Year End Balance = $11,509.71
2017
January 8: Applied for IRS Tax exempt status.
March 9: Granted tax exempt status.
October 20 - 22, 2017: Region 3 Retreat "CODA-NOIS: Hear Us Roar!!!," Camp Henry Horner, Ingleside, Illinois.
- 80 attendees
- 5 registrations waived = $1,000.00
- 9 first time CODA International Memberships paid = $360.00
2018
Sept 28 - 30, 2018: Region 3 Retreat "Pure Coda: Talk To The Hand," Skyline Retreat Center, Almont, Michigan.
- 67 attendees.
- 7 waived registrations = $1,400.00
- 12 first time CODA International memberships paid = $1,400.00
6 Koda Kamper Grants Awarded = $4,150.00
Year End Balance = $20,588.85
2019
September 20 - 22, 2019: Region 3 Retreat "Bare Bones," FFA Camp Muskingum Carrollton, Ohio
- 52 attendees
- 8 waived registrations = $1,630.00
- 7 first time CODA International memberships dues paid = $280.00
10 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $4,775.00
Year End Balance = $20,478.72
2020
No Retreat due to COVID.
Year End Balance = $19,917.15
2021
October 1 - 3, 2021: Region 3 Retreat "Utterly Coda Time," Ingleside Hotel, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
- 40 attendees
- 2 waived registrations = $400.00
- 8 first time CODA International membership dues paid = $320.00
Koda Kamper Grants = $1,000.00 (due to COVID funds were given directly to camps)
Year End Balance = $28,646.45
2022
October 28 - 30, 2022: Region 3 Retreat "Fall Into Coda," CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville, Indiana.
- 40 attendees
- 5 waived registrations = $1,000.00
- 5 first time CODA International membership dues paid = $200.00
17 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $6,100.00
Year End Balance = $28,445.02
2023
October 26 - 29, 2023: Region 3 Retreat "CODAsquatch: Wild and Free," Hocking Hills State Park Lodge, Hocking Hills, Ohio.
- 57 attendees
- 9 waived registrations = $1,800.00
- 2 first time CODA memberships paid $80.00
20 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $5,975.00
Year End Balance = $24,580.36
2024
June 21, 2024: CODA International issues Distinguished Service Award to four Region 3 leaders, "a reflection of CODA Midwest’s pursuit of excellence."
October 24 - October 27, 2024: Region 3 Retreat "Back for the Future," Skyline Retreat Center, Almont, Michigan
- 48 attendees
- 8 waived registrations = $1,600.00
- 5 first time CODA memberships paid = $200.00
16 Koda Kamper Grants awarded = $5,300.00
Year End Balance = $23,084.28
YEAR TO DATE TOTALS:
- New CODA International Members = 56
- Membership dues to CODA International = $2,840
- CODA International conference stipends = $10,156.80
- Koda Kamper Grants = $27,914.72
- Waived Region 3 Retreat registrations = $9,030.00