named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Samson-Adler Awards
An award recognizing individuals for lifetime service and significant contributions to their society, the WCS, and the coatings industry in general, presented at the Western Coatings Show.
Western Coatings Show
A biennial event featuring a schedule of speakers, keynote speakers, a leadership panel, and an exhibition for the coatings industry.
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Professional Association Conferences & Events 2 activities
- Organizing the Western Coatings Symposium and ShowWest Coast Societies organizes the biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, which includes a multi-day technical program with keynote speakers, presentations, and panel discussions across various tracks, a two-day tabletop exhibition, and networking events.
- Organizing the Western Coatings Symposium and ShowWest Coast Societies organizes the biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, which includes a multi-day technical program with keynote speakers, presentations, and panel discussions across various tracks, a two-day tabletop exhibition, and networking events.
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Member Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizing service to the coatings industryWest Coast Societies presents the Samson-Adler Distinguished Service Award to individuals for lifetime service to the society and the coatings industry, and also awards outstanding presentations at the symposium.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Recognizing service to the coatings industryThe organization presents the Samson-Adler Distinguished Service Award to individuals for lifetime service to the society and the coatings industry, and also awards outstanding presentations at the Western Coatings Symposium and Show.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$8K100%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$412K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$22K
2 years on record · 2020–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 4
- Babette Turk — Director
- Betty Ann Prior — Director
- Kevin Egan — Director
- Steve Johnson — Director
relationships · 17
who they work with
- ASCT (Arizona) Partner — Offers membership purchase for ASCT (Arizona) through its registration process.
- Azelis Partner — Sponsored the WCS Sunday Night Welcome Reception.
- Behr Paint Company Partner — Dr. Greg Williams, Section Manager, Applied Research at Behr Paint Company, provided a testimonial about the WCS show.
- CSI Network — Became a member of CSI.
- CSI Network — Is a member of CSI.
- CSI Network — WCS is a member of CSI
- CSI Network — Western Coating Societies is a member of CSI.
- CSI Network — Western Coating Societies is now a member of CSI
- CSI Network — Western Coating Societies is now a member of CSI.
- Caesar’s Entertainment Partner — Official hotel provider for the Western Coatings Symposium and Show.
- Coatings Societies International Network — Became a member of Coatings Societies International.
- Dorsett & Jackson Partner — Sponsored registration on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
- GGSCT (Golden Gate) Partner — Offers membership purchase for GGSCT (Golden Gate) through its registration process.
- Kelly-Moore Paints Partner — Iryna Korolenko, Director of Procurement at Kelly-Moore Paints, provided a testimonial about the WCS event.
- LASCT (Los Angeles) Partner — Offers membership purchase for LASCT (Los Angeles) through its registration process.
- PNWSCT (Pacific Northwest) Partner — Offers membership purchase for PNWSCT (Pacific Northwest) through its registration process.
- Vista Paint Inc. Partner — Hamid Pourshirazi, Technical Director at Vista Paint Inc., provided a testimonial about the WCS event.