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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 11-04-2010-11b 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 4, 2010 Action Agenda Item No. � 1- b SUBJECT: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau—New Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130 Letter of Recommendation Application(s)Resume(s)of Person(s) Recommended Interest List Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making 4 new appointments to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. BACKGROUND: The Clerk's office has received recommendations from the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau for Laura Morgan who will represent UNC-Chapel Hill, Mike Gering who will represent the Town of Hillsborough, Lydia Lavelle who will represent the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, and Mark Sherburne who will represent the Orange County Lodging Association. Position Number S ecial Re resentation Ex iration Date 4 Laura Mor an UNC-Cha el Hill 12/31/2012 7 Mike Gerin Town of Hillsborou h 12/31/2013 9 L dia Lavelle Carrboro Board of Aldermen 12/31/2013 11 Mark Sherburne O/C Lod in Association 12/31/2012 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): Consider making 4 new appointments to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m.third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Fuller Meeting Place: ►ocation varies Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 DeSCription: AI1 members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activiry and quality of life in the community. __ _ _ _._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mr. James L. Ward Day Phone:919-962-0522 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006 1 Evening Phone:919-929-7666 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/21/2006 112 Bolton Place FAX:919-962-3531 Township: Chapel Hili Expiration: 12/31/2009 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:jimward@nc.rr.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:Chapel Hill Town Council Mr. Greg Overbeck Day Phone:919-929-1262 Sex:Male First Appointed: 11/06/2008 2 Evening Phone:919-967-5422 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/06/2008 205 Zapata Lane FAX:919-929-0780 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2011 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:greg@chapelhillrestaurantgroup.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: ' Special Repr:Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ..... _ _. Mr. Jim Parker Day Phone:919-732-3883 Sex:Male First Appointed: O1/27/2009 3 Evening Phone:336-503-9333 Race: Current Appointment: O1/27/2009 885 Flat River Church Road FAX:919-732-6676 Township: Expiration: 12/31/2011 Roxboro NC 27574 E-mail:james.parker@summitt-engineer.co Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr:Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce __ ___ _ __ _.._ __ __ _ _ ___ _. __ __ _ __ _ __ __ VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 4 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 12/31/2009 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr:UNG Chapel Hill _ _._ ..__ _ _ __ _ ___ _ __ _ _ ___ _ __ _ _ Mr.Robert B. Ward Day Phone:919-932-2711 Sex:Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006 5 Evening Phone:919-967-1977 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/O1/2008 132 Kingston Drive FAX:919-968-6747 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2011 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:robert.ward@ccbf.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:Economic Development Commission Tuesday,October 26,2010 Page 1 N Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel HilllOrange Cou�ty Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: g:00 a.m.third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/Decembec Terms: 2 Contact PerSOn: Tina Fuller Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 12 Length:3 yeazs Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 Description: Atl members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community. _. __ _ __ _. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _._ _ _ Mr. Raymond(Rick) Strunk Day Phone:919-962-2345 Sex:Male First Appointed: 06/23/2003 6 Evening Phone:919-967-0505 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 PO Box 3216 FAX:919-962-4438 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2010 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:rstrunk@email.unc.edu Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr:NC High School Athletic Association _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ . _ __ __ _ _ _ _ Ms. Frances L. Dancy Day Phone:919-966-2155 Sex: Femate First Appointed: 04/17/2000 � Evening Phone:919-732-1523 Race:��can American Cunent Appointment: 12/03/2007 525 Dixie Avenue FAX: Townshlp: Hillsborough Expiration: 12/31/2010 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:frances_dancy@unc.edu Resid/Spec Req:Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: 3 Special Repr:Town of Hillsborough __ __ _ _ _ ___ __ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ Mr. Anthony Carey Day Phone:9199294000 Sex:Male First Appointed: 11/OS/2009 $ Evening Phone:9192185918 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/OS/2009 1152 Newberry Dr. FAX:9199688527 Township: Alamance County Expiration: 12/31/2012 Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:acarey@sienahotel.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:O/C Lodging Assoc. _ _. _. _. _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _. _ Mr. Jon Wilner Day Phone:929-2787 Sex: Male First Appointed: OS/16/2006 9 Evening Phone:929-9393 Race: Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 103 Lilac Dr FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/30/2010 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:director@artscenterlive.org Resid/Spec Req:At-Lazge Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:Carrboro Board of Aldermen. _ _ ___ _ _._ _._ _._ _ _ _ __ _ __. __ ___ __ Mr. David Gephart Day Phone:919.656.7104 Sex:Male First Appointed: 12/11/2007 10 Evening Phone:919.732.9886 Race:Caucasian Cunent Appointment: 12/01/2008 1401 Poplar Lane FAX:919.732.9953 Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2011 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:dave@gephartmarketing.com ResidlSpec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr:Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough Tuesday,October 26,2010 Page 2 W Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m.third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Fuller Meeting Place: ►ocation varies Positions: 12 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 DeSCilption: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community. _ _ _ __ _. _ _ _ __ __ _ _ Mr. Creston Woods Day Phone:919-918-2710 Sex:Male First Appointed: 12/14/2004 11 Evening Phone:919-730-5811(mobile) Ra�;Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 The Carolina Inn FAX:919-929-1278 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2009 211 Pittsboro St. E-mail:cwoods@carolinainn.com Resid/Spec Req:At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Chapel Hill NC 27516 SpeCial Repr:O/C Lodging Assoc. Mr. Barry Jacobs Day Phone:919-732-4941 Sex: First Appointed: � 12 Evening Phone:919-732-4384 Race: Current Appointtnent: 02/12/2009 2105 Moorefields Rd FAX:919-732-4486 Township: Cheeks Expiration: O1/30/2011 Hillsborough NC 2'1278 E-mail:bjacobsQco.orange.nc.us Resid/Spec Req: Number of Terms: Special Repr:B.O.C.C. Tuesday,October 26,2010 Page 3 'A 5 � r �VITH CARRBORO & HILLSBOROUGH September 24, 2010 . Donna Baker/Orange County Board of Commissioners Frank Clifton, County Manager � Re: Recommended appointment of Laura Morgan On behalf of the Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau and Board,please accept the recommendation of Laura Morgan,Director of University Events and representing LJNC Chapel Hill to replace Linda Convissor whose term expired December 31, 2009. Ms. Morgan would begin her first term in January 2010 and serve three years as stated in the Visitors Bureau Bylaws. The Visitor Bureau and Board believe that Ms. Morgan will represent and serve the interests of the Oran County communities and visitor alike. Respect s mi d b w�-- , La ' olicelli, xecutive Director Cha el 'IUOr ge County Visitor Bureau C:�iAPEL F�ILL�OI2A:tiGI.: C;OU:tiT�" �'ISITORS I3UI�EAL' 501 West FrankTin Street � Chapel Hill, NC 27516 ( (P)919.968.2060 � 888.968.?.060 � (F)919.968.2462 � w�r��.visitchapelhilLorg - - . 6 � . �VITH CAI2RBOR0 & HILLSBOROUGH September 24, 2010 . Donna Baker/Orange County Board of Commissioners Frank Clifton, County Manager Re: Recommended appointment of Mike Gering On behalf of the Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau and Board,please accept the recommendation of Hillsborough Town Council member, Mike Gering to replace Frances Dancy fulfilling her term until December 31, 2010. Mr. Gering would begin a first full term in January 2011 upon the appointment of the Town of Hillsborough and serve three years as stated in the Visitor Bureau Bylaws. The Visitor Bureau and Board feel this board member will represent and serve the interests of the Oran unty communities and visitor alike. Respectfully s e y, � _ �I a La ' aolicelli xecutive Director � Chapel HiIUOr g County Visitor Bureau � C:HAPI:L F3ILL�OR:1-tiGI: COL'�TY E'ISITORS 13t�RE:�L' 501�'4est Franklin Street � Chapel HiII, NC 2%516 � (P)919.968.?060 � 888.968.?060 � (F)919.968.206? � w�v��•_��isitchapelhill.org - - - . � . WITH CARRBORO & HILLSBOROUGH September 24, 2010 Donna Baker/Orange County Board of Commissioners Frank Clifton, County Manager Re: Recommended appointment of Lydia Lavelle On behalf of the Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau and Board,please accept the recommendation of Carrboro Aldert�an, Lydia Lavelle to replace Jon Wilner fulfilling his term through December 31, 2010. Ms. Lavelle would begin her first full term in January 2010 and serve three years as stated in the Visitors Bureau Bylaws and upon appointment by the Town of Carrbora The Visitor Bureau and Board believe that Ms. Lavelle will represent and serve the interests of the ge County communities and visitor alike. Respect ly s 'tte by, , � `/ . aurie Pa, li lli, Exe utive Director Chapel HiIU range ounty Visitor Bureau CHAPEL F�ILL��RANGE COL7NTY �'ISITORS� BL`R�AU 501 �tiest Franklin Street I Chapel Hill, �C 27516 � �P)919:968.?060 � 888.968.'060 � (F)919.968.2062 � rr'��-�s.visitchapelhill.org - - - - - - • 8 . . �VITfi CARRBORO & HILLSBOROUGH September 24, 2010 Donna Baker/Orange County Boaxd of Commissioners Frank Clifton, County Manager Re: Recommended appointment of Mark Sherburne On behalf of the Chapel HilllOrange County Visitors Bureau and Board,please accept the recommendation of Mark Sherburne, General Manager, The Aloft, Chapel Hill to replace Creston Woods whose term expired December 31, 2009. Mr. Sherburne would begin a first full term on November l,2010 representing the Orange county Lodging Association(over 100 rooms) and serve for three years as stated in the Visitor Bureau Bylaws. The Visitor Bureau and Board feel Mr. Sherburne will represent and sezve the interests of the Orange County communities and visitor alike and bring the expertise of a seasoned hotelier to the table. Respe fully ubm' ed y, � � ��u� �i,.. � - Laurie P. olicelli, xecutive Director Chapel ;lUOran e County Visitor Bureau � . � i 1 CFiAPEL HILL�OP.A:VGI; COL?�TY �'ISITORS I3URE;AU 501 West Franklin Street � Chapel Hill, NC 27516 � (P)919.968.?060 � 888.968.?060 � (F)919.968.2062 � w-��u�.visitchapeihill.org • 9 Page 1 of 1 Laura Hayes Morgan Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Laura Hayes Morgan Name Called: Home Address: 311 Russburn Way Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: (Day) 919-624-4946 Phone: (Evening) 919-967-1971 Fax: Email: laurahmorgan@gmail.com Place of Employment: UNC Job Title: Director of University Events Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Boards/Commissions applied for: Work Experience: Volunteer Experience: Education: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/20/1010 Date Printed: 10/21/2010 10 Page 1 of 1 Michael Gering Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Michael Gering Name Called: Home Address: 158 W. King Street Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) 919-644-8321 Fax: Email: mike.gering@hillsboroughnc.org Place of Employment: . Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: Boards/Commissions applied for: Work Experience: Volunteer Experience: Education: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/31/2005 Date Printed: 10/20/2010 11 Page 1 of 1 Lydia Lavelle Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Lydia Lavelle Name Called: Home Address: 8107 Kit Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: (Day) 919-530-7484 Phone: (Evening) 919-942-5840 Fax: Email: lydia@lydialavelle.com Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: � Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: Volunteer Experience: Education: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/20/2010 Date Printed: 10/21/2010 12 Page 1 of 1 Mark Sherburne Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Mark Sherburne Name Called: Home Address: 524 Highgrove Drive � Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: (Day) 919 929 4000 Phone: (Evening) 919 960 8192 Fax: 91 968 8527 - Email: msherburne@sienahotel.com � Place of Employment: The Siena Hotel Job Title: General Manager Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Does not apply Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 4/5/1968 Boards/Commissions applied for: Work Experience: I have been ernployed by The Siena Hotel in Chapel Hill for the last nine years. I manage the overall facility and its 100 employees. Volunteer Experience: Chapel Hill/ Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors;Government Relations Council; Education Council; Treasurer for theTriangle Area Hotel Motel Association; Past work with United Way: Allocations Panel Chariman and Meals on Wheels. Education: _- ___ _ _ -- - -- --- - _ - - __ BA Degree, Johnson State ollege, Vermonf Other Comments: STAFF NOTES: Original application for Visitors Bureau 11/21/03. This application was current on: 11/21/2003 4:20:12 PM Date Printed: 10/20/2010 13 AppliC ant Intere St L1 Sting by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Tina Fuller Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 Ms. Sharon Heath Riley Day Phone: 969-7866 Sex: Female 9212 Orange Crrove Road. Evening Phone:, 969-9630 Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 FAX: 969-7869 Township: Bingham E-mail: sharonrsvp@bellsouth.net Date Applied: 02/04/2009 Sldlls: Hospitality Also Serves On: Sldlls: Planning Eaperience Also Serves On: Ms. Libbie Hough Day Phone: 919.967.8070 Sex: Female 5401 Hough Road Evening Phone: 919.967.0469 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 FAX: 919.967.9383 Township: Bingham E-mail: libbiehough@cmatters.org Date Applied: Ol/28/2009 Skills: Chamber of Commerce Also Serves On: Sldlls: Mukering Communicarions Also Serves On: Skills: Mental Health Advocate Also Serves On: Sldlls: School Volunteer Also Serves On: Ms. claire millar Day Phone: 919 4892763 Sex: Female 332 standish drive Evening Phone: 919 4892763 RaCe: Caucasian chapel hill NC 27517 FAX: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: clairemi11ar509@gmail.com Date Applied: 07/27/2010 Sldlls: Teacher Also Serves On: Boazd of Social Services Thursday,October 21,2010 Page 1 of 1 14 Page 1 of 1 Sharon Heath Riley Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Sharon Heath Riley Name Called: Home Address: 9212 Orange Grove Road. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: (Day) 969-7866 Phone: (Evening) 969-9630 Fax: 969-7869 Email: sharonrsvp@bellsouth.net Place of Employment: RSVP Events Job Title: President Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: At-Large, Bingham Township Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 5/12/1955 Boards/Commissions applied for: � Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: I have been employed in the Hospitality Industry for 29 years as a meeting planner and a special event planner. Since 1987, I have owned and managed RSVP Events, an event management company. Volunteer Experience: � I have served on the Orange co. Parks and Rec Advisorv Council, volunteered in Orange Co. Schools, and donated events for various nonprofits. Education: Educated in the Orange co. Schools Graduated with a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from ECU. Other Comments: I would like to share my knowledge and experience in the Special Event with other industry leaders on the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bd of Directors. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Recreation and Parks Advisory Council 6/22/2004. Applied for Chapel HiIVOrange County Visitors Bureau 2/4/2009. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 9212 Orange Grove Rd is in Orange County in the Bingham Township. This application was current on: 2/4/2009 Date Printed: 10/21/2010 15 Page 1 of 2 Libbie Hough Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions � Name: Ms. Libbie Hough Name Called: Home Address: 5401 Hough Road , Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: (Day) 919.967.8070 Phone: (Evening) 919.967.0469 Fax: 919.967.9383 Email: libbiehough@cmatters.org Place of Employment: Communication Matters Job Title: Owner Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Bingham Zone of Residence: - Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 9/28/1961 Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: -- Have owned and operated Communication Matters, a marketing communications company located in Hillsborough, since 2001. -- Prior to 2001, I worked at: Ackland Art Museum, UNC-Chapel Hill, Development Associate 1998-2001 Shoofly: An Audiomagazine for Childre, Dir. of PR 1996-1998 - th Cerrt�r;Dir�ctor-ofii�Et�t11d€�I - - Women's Center of Wake County, Director of Volunteers 1988-1989 Volunteer Experience: Current: Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors; Education Committee, Chair Cedar Ridge High School, as needed by the PTSO Gravelly Hill Middle School, as needed by the PTSA Past: � Mental Health Association in Orange County, Board of Directors Education Foundation for Orange County Schools, Board of Directors Hillsborough Arts Council, marketing assistance Orange County Board of Education, member Grady A Brown PTA, Cultural Arts committee 16 Page 2 of 2 Libbie Hough AL Stanback, Library Volunteer Education: UNC-Chapel Hill, Masters of Social Work, 1987 UNC-Chapel Hill, BA, Religious Studies, 1984 Other Comments: It would be an honor to serve on this committee. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Chapel HiII/Orange County Visitors Bureau 1/28/2009. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 5401 Hough Road, Hillsborough is Bingham township, OC jurisdiction. This application was current on: 1/28/2009 1:13:45 PM Date Printed: 10/21/2010 17 Page 1 of 2 claire millar Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. claire millar Name Called: Home Address: 332 standish drive chapel hill NC 27517 Phone: (Day) 919 4892763 Phone: (Evening) 919 4892763 Fax: Email: clairemillar509@gmail.com . Place of Employment: retired Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 1971 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: JPA (Joint Planning Area) Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 7/19/1941 Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Personnel Hearing Board Work Experience: Counselor/Teacher: Carolina Friends School Executive Director: Dispute Settlement Center, Orange County Director: Work Options for Women Owner: Cookie Factory, Claire's clothing store Volunteer Experience: ___ _ _ _ -F{-abitat for Humanity . . —_ -- _ _-- Dispute Settlement Center Guardian ad Litem Bike and Ped Board Legal Aid Education: MSW, Chapel Hill undergraduate degree in history and english from UND Other Comments: I have always enjoyed volunteering my time for good causes! STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 7/27/2010 for Board of Social Services, Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, Personnel Hearing Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 332 Standish Drive is in Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction. 18 Page 2 of 2 claire millar � This application was current on: 7/27/2010 5:14:25 PM Date Printed: 10/21/2010