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2026 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PACKET
LODGING TAX/TOURISM PROMOTION
This packet is for the 2026 TOURISM PROMOTION SERVICE PROPOSALS to be funded by
the Jefferson County Lodging Tax. Under Jefferson County guidelines, you must be a NON-
PROFIT or GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY to be eligible to be funded by the Jefferson County
Lodging Tax.
The Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee may only consider complete and signed
proposals that include all of the requested information and documents, and that are submitted by
the deadline:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 by 4:30 P.M.
2026 Proposal Guidelines: Tourism Promotion Activities
The Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is accepting proposals from
government agencies and non-profit organizations for tourism promotion to be provided during
calendar year 2026 and paid for from the County’s lodging tax fund. The Committee will make
recommendations to the Jefferson County Commissioners within one month following the
proposal deadline. All decisions for use of the lodging tax will be made by the Jefferson County
Commissioners.
•Proposals from government agencies or non-profit organizations are to be for
tourism promotion during calendar year 2026. Please refer to Section 1 of this
packet for examples of eligible tourism promotion activities for this funding
round.
•At the time of implementation, tourism related activities within proposals must comply
with federal, state, and county laws and requirements, including county Public
Health direction. NOTE: Jefferson County may not use public funds in any way that
can be construed as a gift to an individual or organization.
•Proposals must completely address the questions, and all requested supplemental
information must be provided. Incomplete or late proposals may not be considered by
LTAC.
•To be considered, a fully completed and signed digital application (digital
signatures acceptable) must be received at afmcknight@co.jefferson.wa.us by the
deadline listed above.
•All applications must be submitted as a signal digital application in a one PDF file
attached to an email. If you need assistance combining multiple documents into a
single PDF document, please contact our office.
•All documents filed with the County are public records, potentially eligible for release.
Jefferson County is committed to the non-discriminatory treatment of all Persons in the
employment and delivery of services and resources.
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2026 Proposal Checklist for Tourism Promotion Activities
Organization Name: OLYMPIC PENINSULA LOOP CULINARY
TOURISM ASSOCIATION
Event Name, if different: Olympic Culinary Loop (OCL)
Proposed Contract Amount: $ 20,000 501(c)(3) ☐ (6) ☒
WA UBI Number: 602 934 255 EIN Number: 27-0442372
Proposals should completely address the questions, and all requested supplemental
information should be provided. Incomplete or late proposals may not be considered by the
Jefferson County LTAC.
To be eligible for consideration, your application must be signed, dated, and include the
following items in the listed order.
Check each item submitted:
☒Signed and Dated Proposal Checklist for Tourism Promotion Activities.
☒Declaration of capital expenditures and operations, if applicable (Attachment A).
☒Proof of liability insurance (Attachment B)
☒Section 1 - Itemized list of proposed services and estimated costs.
☒Section 2 - Proposal Questions.
☒Section 3 - Proposed 2026 promotion, facility, event or activity budget.
☒Section 3 - 2025 organizational budget and year-to-date income and expense statement(s).
☒Section 3 - List of names and addresses of the organization’s current Board of Directors.
Name and contact information for event chairperson, if applicable.
☒Section 3 - Optional work samples such as season brochures, promotional materials, reviews,
news/magazine articles, etc. (maximum of 5 separate pieces)
To be considered, a fully completed and signed original application with supporting
documents must be electronically received and date stamped at the Jefferson County
Administrator’s Office, to Adiel McKnight @ afmcknight@co.jefferson.wa.us
by WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 by 4:30 p.m. (Secure and approved file transfer links
are acceptable to accommodate large file sizes if needed.)
Documents submitted to the County are public records, potentially eligible for release.
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2026 Proposal Checklist for Tourism Promotion Activities
Proposal Deadline: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 AT 4:30 P.M.
Electronically to Email Address: afmcknight@co.jefferson.wa.us
Please type (10 point or larger) or legibly print in ink.
To be considered: all questions must be answered; all requested documents provided; this form
must be signed and dated.
Organization Name: Olympic Culinary Loop
Organization Address: P.O. Box 473, Port Angeles, WA 98362
Contact Name: Steve Shively
Contact Address: 2023 E. Sims Way #308, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Day Phone: 360-302-4357
Evening or Cell Phone: 360-440-7006
E-Mail Address: info@olympicculinaryloop.com
Facility/Event: (if applicable) N/A
Total Lodging Tax Request: $__________20,000____________
Estimated 2026 org. operating
budget: (Incl. Lodging Tax funds) $___________55,000___________
If asking for funds for a specific
event, list other cash funding
sources and dollar amounts
budgeted for this project.
Note: This section is only due for
specific event and festival funding
requests.
Dollar Amount
Brinnon ShrimpFest $1,050
Farm Tour $1,750
Eat Local $4,500
Apple & Cider Fest $1,500
$
$
Total Project Revenue Budget: $
Did your organization receive Lodging Tax Funds from the County in 2025? ☒ Yes ☐ No
I understand that if my organization’s proposal for tourism promotion activities is approved by the County that my
organization will enter into a contract with the County to provide the contracted services up to the maximum
contract amount. I understand that the proposal herein is a public record potentially eligible for public release.
Sign Name: Date: 09/10/2025
Print Name and Title: Steve Shively
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1. Itemized List of Proposed Tourism Promotion Services
In the following space or on a separate sheet of paper, please specify each proposed tourism
promotion, program, facility, event or activity, including quantities and costs (see examples at
bottom of page).
Prior to 2025 the traditional, comprehensive, TCC budget was built on a self-contained series of
tourism pillars deemed fundamental to offering a successful, year-round, tourism marketing and
promotions enterprise on behalf of Jefferson County. Amongst those pillars has been the (OCL)
Olympic Culinary Loop.
Traditionally the TCC proposal to LTAC has incorporated OCL, but starting in 2025 due to
changes – and apparently ongoing – to the fabric of the Jefferson County tourism landscape,
OCL is once again presenting this RFP response directly to LTAC.
Our Itemized list of proposed tourism promotional services seeks to continue promoting
authentic agritourism marketing and destination product development vital for this segment of
the Jefferson County hospitality and tourism industry.
Jefferson County LTAC Sub Total
Jefferson County Annual Tourism Support $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Food Traveler - Priemer Media $6,200.00
NWT&L, South Sound, 425 print & digi $5,450.00
Creative $500.00
OCL collaborative admin $250.00
Brinnon ShrimpFest support and
production $1,050.00 $750.00
Consult and production assistance $300.00
TPA Farm Tour & Apple & Cider $1,750.00
Consult and Production meetings $250.00
Partnership co-ops $1,500.00
JeffCo. Eat Local + Initiatives $4,500.00
North America @TALK fall digi media $3,500.00
JeffCo. FAM Tour $700.00
Staff Admin $300.00
JeffCo. dedicated media boosts $750.00
Ave. 2x/Mo. across Meta platforms $600.00
Creative $150.00
Total OCL 2026 LTAC request $24,250.00 $24,250.00
Our responsive proposal shines a year-round spotlight on the authentic culinary bounty of
Jefferson County. From the sea to the land. From added value bakers and craft libations, from
farmers markets to fine restaurants, and culinary themed festivals too!
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2. Proposal Questions
Please limit your answers to no more than one page for each question.
1. Tell us about your promotion, program, facility, event or activity and why you think
it will increase tourists traveling to and staying in Jefferson County. Include a
general description of the promotion, program, facility, event or activity including its
purpose, history, etc.
East Jefferson County – especially the Chimacum Valley and its neighboring communities -
offer an Active. Fertile. Bounty of food, nature and inspiration throughout this farm-to-table
paradise. For over a decade, OCL has helped focus the brand, and elevate the culinary stars of
this region. From Chef Dan at the Resort at Port Ludlow to Crystie Kisler of Finnriver, who
offers this testimony to the value of our efforts: “they have done so much to boost our business
and regional visibility over the years! I absolutely - absolutely - feel the success of our business
has been related to the on the ground advocacy work of tourism staff to make sure that we got
the media visits, the media mentions, the familiarization tours, the marketing collaboration
opportunities and all the rest…”
The exhaustively researched, and recently published, 5-Year Tourism Master Plan for the
Olympic Peninsula, recommends Destinations Development of Olympic Culinary Loop in these
areas:
“• An expand Culinary Loop to encompass all relevant businesses and experiences, and
to elevate the “Olympic Coastal Cuisine” brand”
“DESTINATION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• ACTIONABLE INITIATIVES
Develop diversified year-round tourism product and visitor experiences to engage a wider
variety of consumer lifestyles.
Targeted Marketing and Expanded Narrative towards fulfillment of Tourism Master
Plans recommended lifestyle travelers who seek authentic local and immersive
experiences related to culinary, culture, etc. Elevating the peninsula as a leading
agritourism region in the Pacific Northwest.”
[source. https://olympicpeninsula.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Olympic-Peninsula-Tourism-
Master-Plan-2024-Feb-25-2024.pdf ]
The JeffCo. BoCC 9/9/2024 memo regarding authorization of LTAC funds, calls for “developing
marketing strategy which integrates the Olympic Peninsula Master Tourism Plan with County
goals.” Culinary is aligned in the recommended destination and community development
actionable initiatives of the Olympic Peninsula Tourism Master Plan. JeffCo. LTAC is
encouraged to advise for funding accordingly.
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2. If this is a continuing or reoccurring promotion, program, facility or event, describe
your organization’s prior activities. If applicable, how is it different than in the
past?
The difference from TCC promotional cycles prior to 2025, is that previously Jefferson County’s
LTAC counted upon TCC to be their “hands and feet” for implementation of much of its annual
tourism promotion and development. This once integrated collection of collaboration between
OPTC and OCL assembled under TCC was legislated away in 2025. With only fledgling first-
steps recently being taken by a reconstituted TCC, in currently, name only. Thus the prior
synergy enjoyed has not been aided by the active, focused, attention TCC once enjoyed with the
likes of leadership from Finnriver and the Resort at Port Ludlow’s Fireside restaurant, both at the
same TCC table.
Prior to 2025 Fjord Fest / ShrimpFest was on the ropes, and in question of continuing. Thanks to
the Brinnon Fire Department for rallying their town, to come along side Fjord Fest and propose a
renewed celebration of Hood Canal authentic seafood as the formula for continued success. OCL
was pleased to bring its long history of successful event production including Cooking Stage
Demos at Port Angeles Dungeness Crab and Ocean Shores Seafood Festival and Razor Clam and
Seafood Festival. OCL will continue to offer consult with the Brinnon ShrimpFest stakeholders
on helping maintain and possibly expand this once again successful festival.
3. How does your promotion, program, facility or event support one of the Highest
Priorities or Additional Considerations listed below under “Other Criteria” (see
page 9)?
OCL helps JeffCo. LTAC meet tourism activities that reflect those defined by the Jefferson
County Board of County Commissioners per the memo “BoCC priorities for 2025 LTAC RFP”
dated October 14, 2024:
2. “The marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to
attract tourists,” as listed in the RCW is our second priority, continuing years of
investment in event marketing.
Additionally, OCL:
■ Promotes Jefferson County and/or events, activities, and places in the County to potential
tourists from outside Jefferson County. Via year-round distribution of OCL brochures via
Certified Folder, across all WS Ferries, terminals, SEA and PDX airports, Cruise Terminal, and
I-5 Hotels and VIC’s
■ Has demonstrated high potential to result in overnight stays by tourists in lodging
establishments within the unincorporated areas Jefferson County. Visitors travel on their
stomach! Research shows that authentic culinary offerings extend LOS (Length of Stay) and
visitor spending across all demographics. [source: https://www.foodinspirationmagazine.com/39-
food-tourism/trendwatch-food-tourism ]
■ Has demonstrated potential or high potential from the Committee’s perspective to result
in documented economic benefit to Jefferson County. Annual WA State Tourism Economics for
Jefferson County, as complied by Tourism Economics for SWT show Visitors food spend is 20%
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of every dollar, or in excess of $32.3M annually. With only a single McD’s and Subway in the
county, our visitors are largely eating locally grown, sourced, and served food to both guests and
residents. [source: https://olympicpeninsula.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Value-of-Tourism-
to-Jefferson-County-2023.pdf ]
■ Has a demonstrated history of success in Jefferson County, as an annual cornerstone of
the Jefferson County agritourism offerings since 2009.
■ Minimize duplication of services where appropriate and encourage cooperative marketing
and/or includes an element of cooperation or partnership. By partnering with TPC (The
Production Alliance), OPTC (Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission), WA Hospitality,
Sustainable Connections’, and others in producing and promoting value added industry and
consumer campaigns and initiatives.
4. Describe how you intend to market/promote your promotion, program, facility,
event or activity to potential tourists who reside outside Jefferson County or
traveling more than 50 miles.
a. If an event, the date of the event: Olympic Culinary Loop (OCL) is a nonevent
specific, year-round, culinary tourism promotion product that amplifies and
celebrates all that is delicious around the "LOOP". We encourage visitors to "Eat
their way around the LOOP" through an extensive website
www.olympicculinaryloop.com, a monthly "Fresh Sheet" eNews distributed to ~
12,000+ "hungry" subscribers, active social media, and printed “lure” brochures
distributed year-round by Certified Folder along I-5 from Bellingham to Portland,
and on WA State Ferries, driving users to web for digital download of full map
and current festivals and specials. We are the #1 culinary tourism source for
independent travelers, tour operators, inspirational travel writers and content
creators. Our proposal focuses on year-round digital campaigns and media boosts,
with emphasis on bolstering spring and fall festivals, and investment in a popular
early fall Food Traveler advertorial across the titles of Premier Media’s flagship
print and digital publications.
b. The timeline for the tourism promotion activity you are proposing (e.g. May
through July, 2026). Olympic Culinary Loop (OCL) is a year-round marketing
initiative
c. Target Audience is Anyone who eats or drinks. And especially those who enjoy
authentic local food, locally crafted added-value products and learning about the
personalities behind the label. Studies show that females make the majority of
travel purchasing decisions, and that older travelers have more discretionarily
leisure spending capacity, and desirous off-season/mid-week flexibility, due to
fewer work and school-age child constraints. This educated, affluent, 53+ year-
old, demographic is OCL’s prime audience.
d. Promotion methods you intend to use to reach the target audience. Social media,
printed “lure” pieces, website, earned media, advocacy, education, and culinary
festival promotion and co-production are skilled tools deployed throughout the
year by OCL.
e. Describe how you will promote overnight stays at Jefferson County lodging
establishments. Research shows that Length of Stay is increased thanks to food!
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• 61% of survey respondents plan a domestic trip to engage in culinary activities
within the next year
• 51% of respondents travel to learn or enjoy unique and memorable eating and
drinking experiences
• 30% report deliberately choosing destinations based on availability of local food
and drink
• [Source: American Culinary Traveler Report – www.MandalaResearch.com ]
• We partner with lodging featuring onsite restaurants such as Old Alcohol Plant
Inn, Kalaloch Lodge, as well as those “base camp” hoteliers, e.g. Chevy Chase
Beach Cabins, who help their guests curate a seasonal culinary experience which
results in increased length of stay and expanded shoulder seasons
f. If you intend to collaborate with another agency or non-profit to provide these
services, please state the name of the organization and describe the nature of the
collaboration: Previous seamlessly integrated TCC collaboration was designed
between OPTC and OCL. OCL will continue to respond to trade and travel writer
FAM (familiarization) requests from OPTC, with goal of resulting earned media
and possible international packaged travel activities.
5. How will you measure the effectiveness of your promotion, program, facility, event
or activity? The annual value of tourism to Jefferson County is researched at the state
level by Tourism Economics for SWT (State of WA Tourism). They segment the
$159.9M in direct Jefferson County Visitor Spending for 2023 into Lodging ($74.3M),
Food/Beverage ($32.3M), Recreation ($14.9M), Retail ($23.4M) and Transportation
($14.9M) The fact that JeffCo’s 2023 Direct Visitor Spending increased +7.4% over the
previous year is a statistically solid measure of effective outcomes for culinary tourism
promotions.
a. Also, describe how you will document and report to the County the economic
impact from your promotion, program, facility, event or activity. (State law
requires the County to report annually to the State Department of Community
Development and Economic Trade about the number of lodging stays and
economic benefit from tourists generated by use of Lodging Tax proceeds for
tourism promotion.) OCL will complete the required quarterly JeffCo. tourism
marketing report to LTAC.
6. What economic impact can we expect in Jefferson County from your proposed
promotion, program, facility, event or activity?
a. Actual or estimated number of tourists at your event/facility last year (2025):
Tourist travel on their stomachs. Credited with $32.3M of 2023 Jefferson
County's $159.9M direct visitor spending based on analysis by WA State Tourism
Economics. This was part of a +7.4% increase over Jefferson previous tourism
high of 2022, representing that 20% of every visitor dollar spent, was on food.
53.87% more visitor spend was on existing Jefferson County food and beverage
offerings that on recreation ($14.9M or only 9%), that’s a lot laps in a future pool
in order to approach current sips of cider or loaves of locally grown and baked
bread…
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b. Estimated number of tourists who will attend your event/facility this year (2026):
JeffCo. has a loss of lodging inventory at Fort Flagler and Kalaloch due to climate
change. And evolving STR’s are restrictions by JeffCo BoCC will further impact
available visitor overnight inventory. However farmers and chefs will continue to
passionately practice their crafts, and hungry “Taste Tourists” will continue to
eat!
c. Projected economic impact in Jefferson County from your event/facility (e.g.
number of tourists who will stay overnight in Jefferson County-based lodging
establishments; economic impact for Jefferson County restaurants, community
facilities, amenities, events, and businesses).
• Current Jefferson County information related to culinary tourism and lodging is
cross-promoted. Our websites user CMS (Content Management System) is always
available for the designated Jefferson County user to add and update as necessary. All
OCL Marketing Partners are invited to contribute content to the monthly Fresh Sheet
eNews, which enjoys a growing opt-in fan base of 12,000+ subscribers, an average
monthly open rate of 27.98%, and an average article click-through rate of 18.78%
• Earned media, through facilitated FAM (familiarization) tours and travel
writers/social media influencers have resulted in hundred of thousands in print
equivalency. Additional digital assets are our website and social media outlets.
• Our print lure brochure is distributed year-round from Bellingham to Portland, at
PDX, SEA and year-round onboard the WA State Ferries under a fulfillment contract
with Certified Folder.
• We also support requested brochures from up to 220 Visitor Centers and travel
offices in Washington, with some in Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.
Describe your organization’s area of expertise. Do you provide a unique service? For our local
industry OCL provides ongoing professional development to the entire Olympic Peninsula
hospitality industry, in partnership with WA Hospitality Association and others.
Besides consumer facing marketing and promotion, OCL holds the primary Tourism &
Economic Development Advisory Council seat on NOAA’s Olympic Coast National Marine
Sanctuary and is a standing culinary subject area knowledge source on both regional and state
tourism and hospitality organizations.
OCL enjoys a standing agenda item on the scheduled monthly OPTC meetings, where we brief
strategic tourism partners on important culinary tourism trends and details.
3. Background Information about Your Organization
Attach the following items to your proposal in the order listed:
(Note: To be considered by the Committee, all of the listed information must be included with
your proposal.)
Attachments:
• Projected 2026 promotion, program, facility, event or activity budget including income and
expenses. (Please note: if an LTAC award is granted at a different than requested, you will
be asked to submit a revised budget prior to contract approval.)
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Jefferson County LTAC Sub Total
Jefferson County Annual Tourism Support $10,000.00 $10,000.00
Food Traveler - Priemer Media $6,200.00
NWT&L, South Sound, 425 print & digi $5,450.00
Creative $500.00
OCL collaborative admin $250.00
Brinnon ShrimpFest support and
production $1,050.00 $750.00
Consult and production assistance $300.00
TPA Farm Tour & Apple & Cider $1,750.00
Consult and Production meetings $250.00
Partnership co-ops $1,500.00
JeffCo. Eat Local + Initiatives $4,500.00
North America @TALK fall digi media $3,500.00
JeffCo. FAM Tour $700.00
Staff Admin $300.00
JeffCo. dedicated media boosts $750.00
Ave. 2x/Mo. across Meta platforms $600.00
Creative $150.00
Total OCL 2026 LTAC request $24,250.00 $24,250.00
• 2025 Budget and Actual income and expenses year to date statement(s) (for example, Profit
& Loss and Balance Sheets). See attached
• List of names and addresses of the organization’s Board of Directors as of the date the
proposal is filed. Also, if the proposal is for the marketing of an event and there is a
chairperson for the event (either volunteer or paid), list that individual’s name, address and
phone number. See Attached
• If you desire, you may provide samples of promotional and/or design materials such as
brochures, artist renderings, graphics, etc. (recommended 1-10 samples.) See Attached
Note: Staff will verify Incorporation status of the non-profit agencies who submit service
proposals by checking the Washington Secretary of State’s on-line corporation records.
See Attached
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Filed
Secretary of State
State of Washington
Date Filed: 09/08/2025
Effective Date: 09/08/2025
UBI #: 602 934 255
Annual Report
BUSINESS INFORMATION
Business Name:
OLYMPIC PENINSULA LOOP CULINARY TOURISM ASSOCIATION
UBI Number:
602 934 255
Business Type:
WA NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Business Status:
ACTIVE
Principal Office Street Address:
2023 E SIMS WAY, # 308, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368-6905, UNITED STATES
Principal Office Mailing Address:
PO BOX 473, PORT ANGELES, WA, 98362-0072, UNITED STATES
Expiration Date:
06/30/2026
Jurisdiction:
UNITED STATES, WASHINGTON
Formation/Registration Date:
06/22/2009
Period of Duration:
PERPETUAL
Inactive Date:
Nature of Business:
INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION
NONPROFIT GROSS REVENUE CERTIFICATION
Per RCW 24.03A.960 does the Nonprofit certify that its total gross revenue in the most recent fiscal year was less than $500,000? - Yes
NONPROFIT CORPORATION'S EIN
Nonprofit EIN: 27-0442372
REGISTERED AGENT CONSENT
To change your Registered Agent, please delete the current Registered Agent below.
Registered Agent Consent (Check One):
I am the Registered Agent. Use my Contact Information.
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I am not the Registered Agent. I declare under penalty of perjury that the WA Nonprofit Corporation has in its records a signed document
containing the consent of the person or business named as registered agent to serve in that capacity. I understand the WA Nonprofit
Corporation must keep the signed consent document in its records, and must produce the document on request.
RCW 23.95.415 requires that all businesses in Washington State have a Registered Agent.
Some of this information is prepopulated from information previously provided. Please make changes as necessary to provide accurate
information.
REGISTERED AGENT RCW 23.95.410
Registered Agent
Name Street Address Mailing Address
STEVEN SHIVELY 2023 E SIMS WAY, # 308, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368-
6905, USA
PO BOX 473, PORT ANGELES, WA, 98362-0072,
USA
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
Phone:
3604407006
Email:
STEVE@OLYMPICCULINARYLOOP.COM
Street Address:
2023 E SIMS WAY, # 308, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368-6905, USA
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 473, PORT ANGELES, WA, 98362-0072, USA
GOVERNORS
Title Type Entity Name First Name Last Name
GOVERNOR INDIVIDUAL LISA MARTIN
GOVERNOR INDIVIDUAL MARSHA MASSEY
GOVERNOR INDIVIDUAL BETHANY SMITH
GOVERNOR INDIVIDUAL LAURA PRENDERGAST
NATURE OF BUSINESS
INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION
CHARITABLE NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Is the Nonprofit Corporation a Charitable Nonprofit as defined by RCW 24.03A.010(6)? - No
CONTROLLING INTEREST
1. Does this entity own (hold title) real property in Washington, such as land or buildings, including leasehold improvements?
- No
2. In the past 12 months, has there been a transfer of at least 16-2/3 percent of the ownership, stock, or other financial interest in the entity?
- No
a. If "Yes", in the past 36 months, has there been a transfer of controlling interest (50 percent or greater) of the ownership, stock, or other
financial interest in the entity?
- No
3. If you answered "Yes" to question 2a, has a controlling interest transfer return been filed with the Department of Revenue?
- No
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Amount Received: $20.00
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You must submit a Controlling Interest Transfer Return form if you answered “yes†to questions 1 and 2a.
Failure to report a Controlling Interest Transfer is subject to penalty provisions of RCW 82.45.220.
For more information on Controlling Interest, visit www.dor.wa.gov/REET.
RETURN ADDRESS FOR THIS FILING
Attention:
STEVE SHIVELY
Email:
STEVE@OLYMPICCULINARYLOOP.COM
Address:
2023 E SIMS WAY PMB 308, PORT TOWNSEND, WA, 98368-6905, USA
UPLOAD ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
Do you have additional documents to upload? - No
AUTHORIZED PERSON
I am an authorized person.
Person Type:
INDIVIDUAL
First Name:
STEVE
Last Name:
SHIVELY
Title:
DIRECTOR
This document is hereby executed under penalty of law and is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.
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Amount Received: $20.00
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PO Box 473 | Port Angeles WA 98362 | 360-320-4357 | www.OlympicCulinaryLoop.com
Olympic Culinary Loop Board of Directors:
President -
Lisa Martin, Olympic Cellars, 255410 Highway 101, Port Angeles, 360-452-0160
Vice President -
Laura Pendergast, Finnriver, 124 Center Road, Chimacum, 360-339-8478
Treasurer -
Marsha Massey, Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission, 618 S Peabody St #F, Port Angeles,
360-452-8552
Secretary -
Bethany Smith, Old Alcohol Plant Inn, 310 Hadlock Bay Road Port Hadlock, 360-390-4017
At-Large -
Jeff Betinol, Chevy Chase Beach Cabins, 3710 S Discovery Rd. Port Townsend, 360-385-1270
Staff –
Steve Shively, Marketing Director, 2023 E. Sims Way #308, Port Townsend, 360-302-4357
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DRAFT 2026
Budget
Line INCOME
3 Display Advertising $1,000.00
5 Partners
6 Mason County $1,000.00
7 Grays Harbor (and Ocean Shores)$7,800.00
8 Port Townsend $1,000.00
9 Jefferson County TCC $10,000.00
10 Port Angeles $5,000.00
11 Sequim $1,700.00
12 OPVB (Clallam)$7,000.00
13 Partners - Other $750.00
14 Total Partners $35,250.00
16 Membership Dues
17 Associate $4,000.00
18 Festival or Culinary Event $1,800.00
19 Industry $5,000.00
20 Pathways-to-Peninsula $500.00
21 Corporate $6,500.00
22 Total Membership Dues $17,800.00
23 Other Types of Income - Other
24 Total Income $ 53,050.00
26 EXPENSE
27 Culinary Adventure "legacy lure" MAP (Ferry)$5,770.00
28 Design Refresh (creative)$750.00
29 Map printing - members $1,280.00
30 Educational/Outreach $150.00
31 Social media boosts $840.00
32 Opportunity $500.00
33 Total Culinary Adventure/Lure Map $ 9,290.00
36 Website Refresh $2,300.00
37 Website Host/domain renewal $300.00
38 Web support $500.00
39 Total Website $3,100.00
41 Membership Director & Admin Asst
42 Marketing - FAM $1,500.00
43 Meals $650.00
44 postage $300.00
45 Expenses - reimbursed/diem $2,000.00
46 Lodging $650.00
47 Subscription
48 Office/Misc $0.00
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49 Mileage $600.00
50 Admin Service transferred $375.00
51 Contractor Services $20,400.00
52 Commissions - membership & map sales 7%$500.00
53 Total Membership Director $26,975.00
55 Contract Bookkeeping $3,500.00
56 Travel - Admin $1,000.00
57 $4,500.00
59 Office Expenses $300.00
60 Bank Charges (QB fee)$250.00
61 Stripe $375.00
62 Software-License $1,050.00
63 Postage & Shipping $525.00
64 D&O Insurance $800.00
65 Professional Services - Tax Prep/QBs $1,400.00
66 Total Office Expense $4,700.00
67 Event Administration $1,200.00
68 BAD DEBT
70 Total Expense $ 49,765.00
72 Balance $ 3,285.00
Total 55,000.00$
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Olympic Culinary Loop
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Olympic Culinary Loop 3/6
Statement of Financial Position
As of August 31, 2025
Total
ASSETS
Current Assets
Bank Accounts
First Federal 6,783.14
Total Bank Accounts 6,783.14
Total Current Assets 6,783.14
TOTAL ASSETS $6,783.14
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities
SBA EIDL Loans 1,672.08
Total Long-Term Liabilities 1,672.08
Total Liabilities 1,672.08
Equity
Retained Earnings 10,870.53
Net Revenue -5,759.47
Total Equity 5,111.06
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $6,783.14
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Olympic Culinary Loop 4/6
Statement of Activity
January - August, 2025
Total
REVENUE
Direct Support
Partners
City of Ocean Shores 2,000.00
Jefferson County TCC 6,753.17
Olympic Peninsula Visitors Bure 7,000.00
Total Partners 15,753.17
Total Direct Support 15,753.17
Membership Dues
Associate 525.00
Corporate 1,365.00
Industry 2,409.00
Total Membership Dues 4,299.00
Total Revenue 20,052.17
GROSS PROFIT 20,052.17
EXPENDITURES
Membership Director
Admin/Office/Postage/Misc 649.86
Advertising/Promotional 6,796.91
Contracted Services 13,480.00
Lodging 463.68
Marketing - MD 104.56
Meals 67.32
Meetings 731.43
Mileage 311.99
Total Membership Director 22,605.75
Professional Services Bookkeeping 3,057.00
Stripe Processing Fees 148.89
Total Expenditures 25,811.64
NET OPERATING REVENUE -5,759.47
NET REVENUE $ -5,759.47
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Olympic Culinary Loop 5/6
Statement of Activity Comparison
August 2025
Total
Aug 2025 Aug 2024 (PY)
REVENUE
Membership Dues
Corporate 65.00 65.00
Industry 38.00 63.00
Total Membership Dues 103.00 128.00
Total Revenue 103.00 128.00
GROSS PROFIT 103.00 128.00
EXPENDITURES
Membership Director
Contracted Services 1,685.00 1,685.00
Total Membership Director 1,685.00 1,685.00
Professional Services Bookkeeping 289.00 289.00
Stripe Processing Fees 4.32 5.27
Total Expenditures 1,978.32 1,979.27
NET OPERATING REVENUE -1,875.32 -1,851.27
NET REVENUE $ -1,875.32 $ -1,851.27
RECEIVED 09/10/25
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Bringing together the best in the region’s culinary
interests from farm and sea to table.
Facilitating industry networking and partnership opportunities
Creating educational culinary experiences for “Taste Tourists”
Communicating & celebrating regional culinary tourism success
Generating awareness about the overall bounty of the Peninsula
PO Box 473 • Port Angeles, WA 98362 • (360) 302-4357
OlympicCulinaryLoop.com
OUR MISSION
Check out the monthly “Fresh Sheet” at
OlympicCulinaryLoop.com/fresh-sheet,
look online for more local & seasonal
itineraries or make up your own!
GO: From Seas to Summit and Canal to Coast!
Travel the LOOP or follow a taste trail.
SEE: Set foot in the soils of growing food and
chat with farmers and artisan makers.
DO: Sniff the lavender fields, walk in a rainfor-
est, climb peaks, hike beaches, shop farmers
markets. Enjoy as you work up an appetite!
EAT: Farm-to-Fork couldn’t be closer as you
savor great seafood and sip fine wines and
ciders, or bite into wholesome food crafted
inhouse as you drink small batch spirits or
organic coffee roasted onsite.
STAY: Celebrate with fellow foodies in acco-
modations eager to share the most delicious
details of the Olympic Culinary Loop. From
B&B’s to hotels and historic lodges, book a
“base camp” or travel from inn-to-inn as you
eat your way around the LOOP!
ASK: A local expert at any of dozens of Visitor
Information Centers or contact the
Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau,
OlympicPeninsula.org • 1-800-942-4042
APPETIZING ITINERARIES
Ask for Chef Ron’s official Olympic
Peninsula Seafood Chowder by name. YUM!
FRESH | LOCAL | SEASONAL | SUSTAINABLE
OlympicCulinaryLoop.com
CULINARY FESTIVALS & MORE
Hundreds of restaurants, farms and producers to visit and
taste. Be sure to return to the LOOP for any and all of our
world famous Festivals! Seasonal Cider & Wine trails, Choco-
late and Lavender, plus year-round celebrations of local
Olympic Coast Cuisine. Subscribe to our monthly “Fresh
Sheet” eNewsletter or visit olympicculinaryloop.com for
more information on these and other events
WINTER
Romantic Fires, Rainforest Hikes, Red Wine & Chocolate • Enjoy the Quite Season
SPRING
Farmers Markets, Ocean Shores Razor Clam & Seafood, Hood Canal ShrimpFest
SUMMER
Lavender Farm Tours, Sequim, World -Class Cider Routes, Endless Miles of Beach and Trails to Explore
FALL
Farm Tours, Harvest Bounty, Dungeness Crab & Seafood
Festival, MORE!
CULINARY MAP
DELICIOUS EXPERIENCES
Around Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula
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has been the most delicious way to experi-
ence the Olympic Peninsula. Olympic Coast
Cuisine is flavored by the region’s diverse
micro-climates, coastal proximity, and Native
American heritage. Sustainable locally grown
and harvested fruits, vegetables, herbs and
berries, gathered game, bountiful native sea
fare, and handcrafted area wines offer farm-
to-table experiences with a unique sense of
place. Freshly prepared Olympic Coast Cuisine
is best enjoyed amid the beautiful scenery
that surrounds the Olympic Culinary Loop
FOR YEARS THE
OLYMPIC CULINARY LOOP
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1. Go to OlympicCulinaryLoop.com and “SEARCH THE LOOP!” by Name, Location or Category Type.
2. Print out Favorites and start your culinary adventure!
3. Be sure to Post a Review on your Favorites listing. Share your adventures with others by sending your custom trip of Favorite s to
Info@OlympicCulinaryLoop.com.
READ OUR MONTHLY “Fresh
Sheet” FOR THE INSIDER’S
SCOOP ON THE BEST sights, activi-
ties, and lodgings as you travel the
Olympic Culinary Loop. Or craft
your very own itinerary.
FIND US @OlympicCulinaryLoop
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