2019-11-12T18:55:54-06:00 2018-12-31 364824950 MM & COMPANY LLP 1 MACARTHUR PLACE 310 SANTA ANA CA 92707 990 2018-01-01 330965889 TONY HAWK FOUNDATION TONY 7604772479 1611-A S MELROSE DRIVE 360 VISTA CA 92081 MIKI VUCKOVICH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7604772479 2019-11-11 1 MICHELLE MCDUFFIE P00334122 9494847990 2019-11-11 98.152.132.154 2019-11-11 11:41:17 PS P D40C8B0400C17BEDBE20C17B7AF871D2D8FB2C32 D40C8B0400C17BEDBE20C17B7AF871D2D8FB2C32 2018 2020-03-31 21:24:44Z ANTHONY HAWK 1611-A S MELROSE DRIVE 360 VISTA CA 92081 2157343 0 X WWW.TONYHAWKFOUNDATION.ORG X 2000 CA PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON THE CREATION OF FREE PUBLIC SKATEBOARD PARKS, AND OTHER CAUSES. 20 16 10 25 0 0 450363 1825542 0 0 2579 11302 675 11080 453617 1847924 175000 667500 0 0 451907 467159 0 0 171864 333986 353679 960893 1488338 -507276 359586 3188017 3779835 623276 860363 2564741 2919472 X THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION SEEKS TO FOSTER LASTING IMPROVEMENTS IN SOCIETY, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING YOUTH. THROUGH SPECIAL EVENTS, GRANTS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON THE CREATION OF PUBLIC SKATEBOARD PARKS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER CAUSES IN THE US AND OVERSEAS. THE FOUNDATION FAVORS PROGRAMS THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE THAT FUNDS RECEIVED WILL PRODUCE TANGIBLE, ONGOING, POSITIVE RESULTS. 1 0 157500 157500 THE GRANT PROGRAM IS THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES BUILDING FREE, PUBLIC SKATE PARKS. TWICE ANNUALLY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS TO REVIEW GRANT APPLICATIONS AND SELECT RECIPIENTS BASED ON SEVERAL CRITERIA, INCLUDING MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME, SCOPE OF PROPOSED PROJECT, DEMONSTRATED WORK COMPLETED TO FUND RAISE AND CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS, AND OTHER LOCAL DATA SHOWING YOUTH ARE AT-RISK. REVENUE FOR THE GRANT PROGRAM IS GENERATED THROUGH SPONSORSHIP, TICKET SALES, AND AUCTIONS AT THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AS WELL AS VIA DIRECT PLEDGE DRIVE DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS. 342942 THE FOUNDATION'S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS THE EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT OF ITS WORK. COMMUNITIES PURSUING NEW PUBLIC SKATE PARKS CALL, E-MAIL, OR WRITE THE FOUNDATION WITH A RANGE OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SKATE PARK-DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. FOUNDATION STAFF PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE SOMETIMES COMPLICATED PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT EACH COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDS WHAT ITS OPTIONS ARE AT ALL TIMES, AND TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THE BEST, MOST COST-EFFECTIVE SKATE PARKS POSSIBLE. FOUNDATION STAFF ALSO RESEARCH WHICH COMMUNITIES ARE CONSIDERING OR HAVE STARTED A SKATE PARK PROJECT, AND PROACTIVELY CONTACT THEM TO LEARN IF TONY HAWK FOUNDATION CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE. 582059 500000 BUILT TO PLAY PROGRAM: WITH MATCHING-GRANT FUNDS OF UP TO $250,000, THE BUILT TO PLAY SKATEPARK PROGRAM SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND MUNICIPAL ENTITIES SEEKING TO CREATE FREE, PUBLIC SKATEPARKS THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND WESTERN NEW YORK. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ADVISORY SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TRAINING TO ASSIST GROUPS IN ORGANIZING AND MANAGING THEIR EFFORTS. 178889 10000 YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM: THE YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CONDUCTS RESEARCH ABOUT THE NEEDS OF YOUTH AND ASSISTS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SKATEBOARDING PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN. CURRENTLY, A RESEARCH PROJECT IS BEING CONDUCTED BY THE FOUNDATION AND USC, AND A YOUTH AFFILIATE PILOT PROJECT CURRENTLY PROVIDES SUPPORT AND FUNDING TO FIVE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK WITH YOUTH IN CITIES ACROSS THE US.THE AMOUNT FOR OTHER PROGRAMS REPRESENT PAST GRANT AWARDS THAT HAVE BEEN RETURNED DUE TO THE PROJECT THEY WERE FUNDING CEASED OPERATION. 178889 10000 1261390 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X X MIKI VUCKOVICH 7604772479 1203 ACTIVITY DR VISTA CA 92081 X ANTHONY HAWK PRESIDENT 8.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA HAWK VICE PRESIDENT 4.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE HAWK SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LENORE HAWK DALE TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF AMENT DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDEE BARKER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TONY CONRAD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SANDY DUSABLON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MIMI KNOOP DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 OLIVER PERCOVICH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE THOMAS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALLEN GIBSON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SARA WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BOBBY HUNDREDS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BOB KAHAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE LAROSILLIERE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SAL MASEKELA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JIM THIEBAUD DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY BUCCI DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID PROCTOR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 445903 1379639 1825542 11302 11302 309419 445903 309419 0 MERCHANDISE SALES 452000 11080 11080 11080 1847924 0 0 22382 X 667500 667500 403725 294795 24514 84416 31598 23073 1918 6607 31836 23246 1933 6657 5812 3488 580 1744 31909 19145 7339 5425 6820 6820 581 58 523 31161 19540 5165 6456 42000 16800 4200 21000 27487 20615 2749 4123 4232 3809 423 14739 11932 828 1979 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 110710 110710 WEBSITE EXPENSE 25560 15336 2556 7668 CONTRIBUTIONS 25000 25000 COMMISSIONS 5454 5454 22214 6343 3302 12569 1488338 1261390 55084 171864 2980247 3404065 167118 68806 8505 11814 1029 22290 44923 35844 13311 9079 17807 13781 0 250000 3188017 3779835 76972 49059 546304 811304 623276 860363 X 1990084 2036228 574657 883244 2564741 2919472 3188017 3779835 359586 -4855 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 732517 725384 1886534 450363 1825542 5620340 732517 725384 1886534 450363 1825542 5620340 1464992 4155348 341 497 344 2579 11302 15063 2156 623 2779 5638182 44500 0.73700 0.50340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 1 44923 35844 9079 9079 CONDITIONAL GRANTS RECEIVABLE 250000 250000 X 1843069 -4855 -4855 1847924 0 1847924 1488338 0 1488338 0 1488338 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND SECTION 23701D OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE AND IS GENERALLY NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES, AND DONATIONS QUALIFY FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTIONS UNDER IRC SECTION 170(B)(1)(A). 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GRANTEE USES SKATEBOARDING AS A TOOL FOR EDUCATING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND IN CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR CHANGE. GRANTEE OPERATES SKATEBOARDING PARKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROVIDING SCHOLASTIC CLASSES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SKATEBOARDING TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES, THE YOUTH PARTICIPANTS MUST ALSO ATTEND ACADEMIC CLASSES ARRANGED BY THE GRANTEE. THE GRANT WILL BE USED BY THE GRANTEE FOR CORE OR BASIC FUNDING OF THE GRANTEE, WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE GRANTEE'S PROGRAMS IN CAMBODIA AND SOUTH AFRICA. 10000 BANK WIRE FMV 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT RECIPIENTS SIGN A LEGAL AGREEMENT LIMITING THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS, AND REPORT TWICE ANNUALLY HOW THE PROJECT IS PROGRESSING, UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED AND THE FUNDS PROPERLY EXPENDED. A FINAL REPORT WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE SKATEPARK IS THEN SUBMITTED. X X X X X X 1 HAWK MNGMNT INC 1203 ACTIVITY VISTA CA 92081 SOLICIT SPONSORSHIPS 0 0 0 0 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY 2018 NYC 488250 288238 200012 5218 16171 178624 2018 SF 256355 151339 105016 1568 11553 91896 1 10717 6326 4391 2050 2339 755322 445903 309419 6786 29774 272859 309419 0 SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) HAWK MANAGEMENT, INC.'S PERFORMANCE UNDER THE AGREEMENT CONSISTS OF SOLICITING AND NEGOTIATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE GRANTING BY THE ORGANIZATION OF RIGHTS TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE PRODUCTS BEARING THE ORGANIZATION'S TRADEMARKS, THE PARTICIPATION IN OR SPONSORSHIP BY OTHER PERSONS OR COMPANIES' PRODUCTS OR SERVICES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S SPECIAL EVENTS, FUNDRAISERS AND/ OR MARKETING INITIATIVES, THE PARTICIPATION IN OR SPONSORSHIP BY THE ORGANIZATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS AND OR MARKETING INITIATIVES ORGANIZED AND CONDUCTED BY OTHER PERSONS OR COMPANIES AND/OR ENDORSEMENTS BY THE ORGANIZATION OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES OF OTHER PERSONS OR COMPANIES. 1 BETAKIDS ON WHEELS PO BOX 1194 NASHVILLE TN 47448 452138354 501(C)(3) 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CALIFORNIA RECREATION FOUNDATION 15729 SIERRA WAY KERNVILLE CA 93238 237408807 501(C)(3) 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF DETROIT GENERAL SERVICES DEPT 18100 MEYERS DETROIT MI 48235 366004606 250000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF FERNDALE 300 E 9 MILE RD FERNDALE MI 48220 686004610 250000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF IMPERIAL PO BOX 637 IMPERIAL NE 69033 476006239 10000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF LAGRANGE 200 RIDLEY AVE LAGRANGE GA 30240 586000603 10000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOME PO BOX 10 MOUNTAIN HOME ID 83647 826000229 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF SALEM 93 WASHINGTON ST SALEM MA 01970 046001413 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF SKATE 4639 HUMBOLDT AVE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55419 475295326 501(C)(3) 25000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. CITY OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TEXAS 4601 PADRE BLVD SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TX 78597 741756442 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINE SKATEPARK FUND 1915 GRAND AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50309 426139033 501(C)(3) 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. EXPOSURE SKATE 1030 PHILLIPS ST VISTA CA 92083 464935624 501(C)(3) 5000 FOR GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT. FRIENDS OF SKATEPARKS FOUNDATION INC 3210 MARITA DR FAYETTEVILLE NC 28301 461740778 501(C)(3) 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. KUTZTOWN COMMUNITY SKATEPARK ASSOCIATION 104 PINE ST KUTZTOWN PA 19530 815373589 501(C)(3) 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. NEXT UP FOUNDATION 311 E BROADWAY ANAHEIM CA 92805 270575502 501(C)(3) 2500 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. PILLARS FOR PROMISE 1048 FORT PICKENS RD PENSACOLA FL 32561 262848376 501(C)(3) 25000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. ROLLIN' FROM THE HEART (THE IAN POODS BARRY FOUNDATION) 2063 SHADOW GROVE WAY ENCINITAS CA 92024 462211352 501(C)(3) 2500 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. SKATE LIKE A GIRL 305 HARRISON ST SEATTLE WA 98109 262500555 501(C)(3) 2500 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT 70 W FRONT ST KEYPORT NJ 07735 216000776 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. THE CITY OF LAUREL MS PO BOX 647 LAUREL MS 39441 646000579 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. THOMAS J EVANS FOUNDATION 25 E WALNUT ST NEWARK OH 43058 316055767 501(C)(3) 10000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. TOWN OF MANCHESTER 6039 MAIN ST MANCHESTER CENTER VT 05255 036000556 10000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION 138 E MAIN ST VAN WERT OH 45891 340907558 501(C)(3) 5000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SKATE PARK. 14 10 PART I, LINE 2: GRANT RECIPIENTS SIGN A LEGAL AGREEMENT LIMITING THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS, AND REPORT TWICE ANNUALLY HOW THE PROJECT IS PROGRESSING, UNTIL THE PROJECT IS COMPLETED AND THE FUNDS PROPERLY EXPENDED. A FINAL REPORT WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE SKATEPARK IS THEN SUBMITTED. HAWK MANAGEMENT INC MGMT IS ON BOD 500 COMMISSION:10% OF SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT TO HELP SECURE SPONSORSHIP FOR THE FOUNDATIONS FUNDRAISING EVENTS. 0 TONY HAWK INC MGMT IS ON BOD 55593 SERVICES: ACCOUNTING, DESIGN, AND VARIOUS REIMBURSEMENTS 0 TH PROPERTIES LLC MGMT IS ON BOD 42000 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 BUILT TO PLAY SKATEPARK PROGRAM FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 LINE 2 EXPLANATION - THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, ANTHONY HAWK, CHAIRS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH INCLUDES THREE SIBLINGS: STEVE HAWK, LENORE HAWK DALE, AND PAT HAWK. THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION WAS ORIGINALLY REGISTERED AS A PRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATION IN 2001, BUT WAS GRANTED 501(C)3 STATUS AS OF JANUARY 1, 2004. THE ORIGINAL FOUR FAMILY MEMBERS LISTED ABOVE ARE PERMANENT MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH THE REMAINING 16 AUTHORIZED MEMBERS BEING INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS SERVING 2-YEAR TERMS. ANTHONY HAWK IS SOLE PROPRIETOR OF TONY HAWK INC., AND PAT HAWK IS THE COMPANY'S COO. SANDY DUSABLON, AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR ON THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IS CFO OF TONY HAWK, INC. OF THE 20 AUTHORIZED MEMBERS OF THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CURRENTLY 20 SEATS ARE ACTIVE. 16 OF THE 20 ARE OCCUPIED BY INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE HAWK FAMILY AND WHO HAVE NO AFFILIATION WITH TONY HAWK INC. OR RELATED ENTITIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B LINE 11A EXPLANATION - THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE TONY HAWK FOUNDATION CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DOES NOT PRECLUDE A DIRECTOR FROM DOING BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION, BUT WHEN THE ORGANIZATION ENTERS INTO A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH A DIRECTOR OR COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH A DIRECTOR, TERMS OF THE RELATIONSHIP ARE DISCUSSED AND APPROVED AT BOARD MEETINGS, AND THE RELATED DIRECTORS ABSTAIN FROM VOTING. THE PRESENCE OF THE RELATED DIRECTOR, FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE VOTE CONCERNING THEIR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ORGANIZATION, DOES NOT APPLY IN DETERMINING A QUORUM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT IS DETERMINED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 6,820. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,820. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E POSTAGE AND DELIVERY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,022. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,022. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,065. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,109. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,890. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 925. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 959. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,774. PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 722. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 722. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,166. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,610. SWAG DONATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,464. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,464. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,065. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 344. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,033. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,442. BANK SERVICE CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 78. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,486. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,564. INTERNET ACCESS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 368. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 184. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 368. TOTAL EXPENSES 920. PAYROLL EXPNESE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 99. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 28. TOTAL EXPENSES 135. PUBLICITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 99. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 99. TAX EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 97. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 97. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO ORGANIZATION'S OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR.