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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-09-2013-11a1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: April 9, 2013 SUBJECT: Oranae Countv Arts Commission — DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners Action Agenda Item No. 11 -a ointments PUBLIC HEARING: (Y /N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245 -2130 Letters of Recommendation Applications of Person Recommended Applicant Interest Listing Applications of Persons on Interest Listing PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Orange County Arts Commission. BACKGROUND: The Arts Commission will be awarding their Spring 2013 grant allocations in June and have indicated that experienced Board members are needed for choosing the recipients of these grants. The newly adopted Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board policy states: • No person appointed to an Orange County advisory board shall serve on that board for more than two consecutive terms of three years each. • Extension of a member's term may be approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners if it is determined that it is in the best interest of Orange County to allow an individual to continue to serve. Therefore, the Arts Commission would like for the following members to remain on the Arts Commission Board for an extended period through the Spring grant allocation. • Appointment to an extended term for Ms. Leah Rade, Ms. Bronwyn Merritt and Mr. Charles Hochman for up to six months or until replacements are appointed. (The regular terms for each expired 03/31/2013). Position Number Representation Expiration Date 6 Ms. Leah R. Rade At-Large 09/30/2013 7 Ms. Bronwyn Merritt At -Large 09/30/2013 14 Mr. Charles Hochman At-Large 09/30/2013 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making appointments to the Orange County Arts Commission. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Arts Commission Meeting Times: 6:00 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Martha Shannon Meeting Place: a1t:EDC, Hillsborough; SHSC, CH Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919 -968 -2011 Description: The members of this commission are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Arts Commission is housed with the Economic Development Department. It recommends strategies to promote the artistic and cultural growth of Orange County, advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving the arts, and acts as the granting panel for two annual funding programs available to individual artists and non - profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. To learn more, go to the following web address: www.artsorange.org / Ms. Katherine Dickson Day Phone: 9192657122 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/03/2011 1 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 103B Todd Street FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2015 Cairboro NC 27510 E -mail: dickson.katherine @gmail.com Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mrs Cher Tuskey Day Phone: 919- 942 -9656 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/03/2011 2 Secretary Evening Phone: 919 - 434 -5604 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 808 Churchill Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E -mail: ctuskey @aol.com Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: I FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Special Repr: 03/31/2014 Ms. Rebecca Ray 3 5617 Jomali Drive Durham NC 27705 Day Phone: 919.383.0685 Evening Phone: FAX: E -mail: bbray @nc.rr.com Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Township: Eno Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Special Repr: First Appointed: Current Appointment: Expiration: Number of Terms: 03/03/2011 03/03/2011 03/31/2014 1 Mr. Geoffrey Hathaway Day Phone: (919) 270 -1899 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012 4 Evening Phone: (919) 270 -1899 Race: African American Current Appointment: 11/08/2012 605 Jones Ferry Rd., Apt. TT -10. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2014 Cairboro NC 27510 E -mail: G_Lloyd_007 @msn.com Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mr. Gordon Jameson Day Phone: 919- 932 -3438 Sex: Male First Appointed: 04/15/2008 5 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 08/17/2010 2608 Dairyland Rd FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2014 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: jame5916 @bellsouth.net Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Monday, April 01, 2013 Page 1 0 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Arts Commission Meeting Times: 6:00 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Martha Shannon Meeting Place: a1t:EDC, Hillsborough; SHSC, CH Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919 -968 -2011 Description: The members of this commission are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Arts Commission is housed with the Economic Development Department. It recommends strategies to promote the artistic and cultural growth of Orange County, advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving the arts, and acts as the granting panel for two annual funding programs available to individual artists and non - profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. To learn more, go to the following web address: www.artsorange.org / Ms. Leah K. Rade Day Phone: 919 - 471 -6443 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/27/2007 6 Evening Phone: 919- 357 -5053 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/03/2011 6018 Meadow Greer Rd. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2013 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: leah.rade @gmail.com Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Ms. Bronwyn Merritt Day Phone: 919- 923 -1058 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/19/2006 7 Evening Phone: 919 - 967 -1486 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 08/17/2010 113 Creekview Circle FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2013 Cairboro NC 27510 E -mail: Bronwyn @BmnwynMeiritt.com Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 3 Special Repr: Dr. Alice Levinson 8 Chair 3604 Pasture Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Day Phone: 932 -5902 Evening Phone: 932 -5902 FAX: E -mail: allevs @att.net Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Township: Bingham Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Special Repr: First Appointed: Current Appointment: Expiration: Number of Terms: 08/23/2011 03/22/2012 03/31/2015 1 VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: g Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2014 E -mail: Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Ms. Devra Thomas Day Phone: 919 -968 -1515 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/19/2013 Evening Phone: 919 - 619 -0697 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/19/2013 10 2905 Ballpark Drive FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2014 Efland NC 27243 E -mail: Stubborndev @gmail.com Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Monday, April 01, 2013 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Arts Commission Meeting Times: 6:00 p.m. second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: Martha Shannon Meeting Place: a1t:EDC, Hillsborough; SHSC, CH Positions: 15 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919 -968 -2011 Description: The members of this commission are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Arts Commission is housed with the Economic Development Department. It recommends strategies to promote the artistic and cultural growth of Orange County, advises the Board of Commissioners on matters involving the arts, and acts as the granting panel for two annual funding programs available to individual artists and non - profit groups sponsoring arts projects in Orange County. To learn more, go to the following web address: www.artsorange.org / VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 11 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2014 E -mail: Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Mrs Emily Lees Day Phone: 919 960 -3737 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/21/2009 12 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 1516 Cumberland Rd FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: emilylees @bellsouth.net Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Ms. Lindsey Alexander 13 2413 Wilson Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Day Phone: 3474132381 Evening Phone: 3474132381 FAX: E -mail: lindsey.alexander @gmail.com Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Township: Chapel Hill Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Special Repr: First Appointed: Current Appointment: Expiration: Number of Terms: 03/22/2012 03/22/2012 03/31/2015 1 Mr. Charles Hochman Day Phone: 919 - 968 -4092 Sex; Male First Appointed: 12/03/2007 14 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 05/03/2011 108 Cross Creek Drive FAX: 919- 933 -6427 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2013 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E -mail: HochmanCharles @yahoo.com Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 15 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2013 E -mail: Resid /Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Monday, April 01, 2013 Page 3 Jeanette Jones From: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Monday, March 1.8, 2013 11:56 AM To: Donna Baker, Jeanette Jones Subject: FW: Stay on OCAC Board Until Replace is Found? Importance: High Donna & Jeannette, Please put the name of Leah Rade on the BOCC's April 91" agenda for an "extension" of her term (until her replacement is found). This is because of the need for experienced board members for Spring 2013 grant allocation in June, 2013. (The state Grassroots funds are paid out to grant recipients in our Spring cycle.) I'll let you know when I hear back from my other two (Charles Hochman & Bronwyn Merritt). Thanks! Martha From: leah.rade @grnail.com [malito:leah.rade @gmail.com] On Behalf Of Leah Rade Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 11 :38 AM To: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Subject: Re: Stay on OCAC Board Until Replace is Found? Hey Martha, Gzeat. news!. I would love. to serve until. a replacement is found! Thanks for Maki ig my day Leah On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 11:22 AM, Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission <mshannon c oran ccoun nc, ov> wrote: Bronwyn, Leah, Charles -- Since you have each served 2 terms, and if you want to be able to stay on the OCAC board until your replacement is appointed, we will need to get permission from the BOCC for an extension of your term. New General Advisory Board policies state that "extension of a member's term may be approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners if it is determined that it is in the best interest of Orange County to allow an individual to continue to serve." 7 Jeanette Jones From: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9 :01 AM To: Donna Baker; Jeanette Jones Subject: FW: Stay on OCAC Board Until Replace is Found? Importance: High Donna and Jeanette, Please add another name -- Bronwyn Merritt —to my list of "extensions" for the BOCC meeting on April 9th. So there are 3 names in all requesting "extensions" (Leah Rade, Charles Hochman, and Bronwyn Merritt). Thanks again. Martha From: Mark Dorosin [mailto:abmd @nc.rr.com] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 8:06 PM To: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Subject: Re: Stay on OCAC Board Until Replace is Found? Importance: High I;will help ott as "long as needed,!'` Bronwyn, On Mai. 18, 2013, at 11:22 AM, "Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission" <mshannon c oran eeount ne. ov> wrote: Bronwyn, Leah, Charles— Since you have each served 2 terms, and if you want to be able to stay on the OCAC board until your replacement is appointed, we will need to get permission from the BOCC for an extension of your term. New General Advisory Board policies state that "extension of a member's term may be approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners if it is determined that it is in the best interest of Orange County to allow an individual to continue to serve." I just mention this because we have Spring 2013 grants to award in June, and I'm not sure we'll have your replacements in place by that time. If you'd like your term to be extended (for as much as 1 more year, or until your replacement is found), I need to know ASAP. The Clerk's office will need this info. from me by March 25th at the latest (in order to get this on the BOCC's April 9th agenda). Please let me know ASAP whether or not you are interested in this. Jeanette Jones From: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 1:31 PM To: Donna Baker; Jeanette .Jones Subject: FW: Stay on OCAC Board Until Replace is Found? Hi Donna & Jeanette, Please add another name - Charles Hochman - to the Arts Commission's list for "extended" terms to the BOCC's April 91" agenda. Thanks so much! Martha From: Charles Hochman [ mailto :hochmancharles @yahoo.com] Sent. Monday, March 18, 2013 1 :25 PM To: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Subject: Re: Stay on OCAC Board Until Replace is Found? Hi . Martha`, z I would agree','fo "r my texm.to be extended if.. posS:ible.:, Charles i From: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission <mshannon(c oran9ecountVnc.gov> To: HochmanCharles@yahoo.com; abmd(a)_nc.rr,com; leahanewhorizonchurch.ty Sont: Monday, March 18, 2013 11:22 AM Subject: Stay on OCAC Board Until Replace is Found? Bronwyn, Leah, Charles Since you have each served 2 terms, and if you want to be able to stay on the OCAC board until your replacement is appointed, we will need to get permission from the BOCC for an extension of your term. New General Advisory Board policies state that "extension of a member's term may be approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners if it is determined that it is in the best interest of Orange County to allow an individual to continue to serve." I just mention this because we have Spring 2013 grants to award in June, and I'm not sure we'lI have your replacements in place by that time. If you'd like your term to be extended (for as much as 1 more year, or until your replacement is found), I need to know ASAP. The Cleric's office will need this info, from me by March 25'1' at the latest (in order to get this on the BOCC's April 91h agenda). Please let me know ASAP whether or not you are interested in this. 9 Page 1 of 2 Leah K. Rade Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Ms. Leah K. Rade 6018 Meadow Greer Rd. Chapel Hill NC 27516 919- 471 -6443 919- 357 -5053 leah.rade @gmail.com New Horizon Church Director of Operations Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: At -Large Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards /Commissions applied for: Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: Managing Director fo Records Management Business: 3.5 years, Director of Programs- Museem of Life ans Science: 9 years, Director of Operations New Horizons Church 3.5 years. Parish Administrator, Chapel of the Cross, an Episcopal parish. Science Educator and Coordinator of Community Programs for six years at The Museum of Life and Science. Parish Administrator of large church in Chapel Hill. Both positions with non - profits required me to work with large, diverse populations. Extremely familiar with working with public school systems and administrators of both Orange and Durham Public Schools. Volunteer Experience: served on the Orange County Arts Commission for 5 -1/2 years, serving 5 years on executive committee (1 year - Secretary; 2 years - Vice Chair; 2 years - Chair). During this time the Arts Commission incubated the Orange County Artists' Guild, developed the successful Artists' Salons, and commissioned & installed the collaborative work Excerpts in the Government Services Center. Volunteer with NC Museum of Life and Science prior to employment with them; Director of Children's worship at my church for 10 years. Sunday school teacher; VBS Director numerous years; Board member Braggtowm Baptist Preschool (2 years). Education: High School Diploma. UNC- Greensboro - 1978 -1979 Other Comments: 10 Page 2 of 2 Leah K. Rade Orig.app.2 /2/2000 for Arts Commission. COMMENTS: While I have a Chapel Hill address, I live in Orange County. My children attend Orange County Schools. A fifteen year resident of Orange County, I am an accomplished visual artist(13 commissioned portraits)who has a passion for helping other artists attain success. My astute administrative skills, including wesite design, program development, financial oversite, problem sovling skills, strong people skills; as well as overseeing the construction of a 45000 sq. ft. facility, equips me with skills to be a sucessful member of the board. STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied for the Arts Commission 2 -23 -2007. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 6018 Meadow Greer Road is in Orange County. This application was current on: 2/23/2007 Date Printed: 4/1/2013 11 Page 1 of 2 Bronwyn Merritt Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence Zone of Residence: Sex: Ms. Bronwyn Merritt 113 Creekview Circle Carrboro NC 27510 919- 923 -1058 919- 967 -1486 Bronwyn @BronwynMerritt.com Dwell Real Estate Broker 1991 Chapel Hill Carrboro City Limits Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards /Commissions applied for: Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: I have worked in the Arts most of my adult life, mostly in museums and commercial galleries in this area. I owned a gallery in Downtown Carrboro for two years, I currently (12/03/01) own a Chapel hill night club and have recently become a realtor. I am opening a new studio in Carrboro this summer. 12/03/01: Current Owner Bronwyn Merritt Gallery. I have worked in several art galleries and museums around the state over the past 15 years. Recently I have curated shows for the Artscenter in Carrboro as a volunteer and run my own commercial gallery as well. My focus has been on working with young artists and organizations that support them. My most valuable training comes from two years at the Weatherspoon Gallery in Greensboro and a year at Somerhill Gallery in Chapel Hill. I have extensive teaching experience through workshops and as an art instructor at Guilford Tech, and co- founded the now - defunct non - profit book arts group Hand -to -Eye, and the BOTA Arts Collective. 02/17/2012: 1 have owned and operated a few business in Orange County, and I am now a real estate agent in Carrboro. I am a homeowner and an investor with 6 years experience as a residential sales agent. Volunteer Experience: I have worked with the Artscenter, the Durham groups Hand -to- Eye and Artomatic, I have written several arts- related articles for the Independent and served previously on the Arts Commission. I work with the Artscenter to maintain and improve its main gallery by helping to bring in quality shows, curate and hang them. also do some paperwork and publicity associated with those tasks. Artists often ask me 12 Page 2 of 2 Bronwyn Merritt to help them with hanging shows aound town, which I enjoy, and I end up advising young artists on pricing, presentation, places to show and how to make connections with other artists. 02/17/2012: 1 have served on the Carrboro Planning Board and the Orange County Arts Commission. At times, I have worked with the Partnership for Young Children, the ChapelHill Downtown Commission and various local arts organizations. Through realtor partners, I have helped Habitat for Humanity and NC Table. Education: BA Psychology from Duke, 1987; MFA UNC- Greensboro, 1990. Certificate in Non - Profit Management Courses and several advanced real estate designations. Other Comments: have close ties to the community right now because of the high visibility my gallery has given to me, and I feel that I am in a position to voice concerns of art. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 12/03/01 for Arts Commission. Reapplied 06/27/2006 for Arts Commission. Applied 02/17/2012 for E &R Board. I hope to gain a better understanding of the board's role, and to address inequities where they exist. I believe my experience will be valuable, both from home sales and my work with various boards, groups and committees. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 113 Creekview Circle is in the Barrboro City limits in Orange County. This application was current on: 2/17/2012 Date Printed: 4/1/2013 13 Page 1 of 1 Charles Hochman Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Mr. Charles Hochman 108 Cross Creek Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 919- 968 -4092 HochmanCharles @yahoo.com Retired Safety and Health Manager Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards /Commissions applied for: Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: US Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Mine Safety and Health Administration; Office of the Assistant Secretary. New York City Health Department Volunteer Experience: American Lung Association - Environmental Health Committee, Chairman; Program Committee. Education: B.S.Biology - University of Charleston M.A. Occupational Safety and Health - New York University Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied 3/2/2006 for CfE and Arts Commission. Originally applied for Commission for the Environment, Arts Commission and Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Commission. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 108 Cross Creek Drive, is in Chapel Hill township in the Chapel Hill City Limits. This application was current on: 3/2/2006 Date Printed: 4/1/2013 Applicant Interest Listing Arts Commission Ms. Wendy Calvin 623 William Hooper Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 Skills: Mrs. Ashley Nissler 2313 Woodbury Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Skills: Writer Mr. Christopher Wehrman 2212 Becketts Ridge Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 Skills: Skills: Architect Day Phone: 919 - 630 -1350 Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E -mail: Also Serves On: 14 by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Martha Shannon Contact Phone: 919 - 968 -2011 Day Phone: 919 -245 -3695 Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E -mail: ranissler @mindspring.com Also Serves On: Day Phone: 215- 806 -8615 Evening Phone: Cell Phone: E -mail: cwadesigns @nc.rr.com Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Township: Hillsborough Date Applied: 03/18/2013 Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Township: Hillsborough Date Applied: 03/24/2013 Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Hillsborough Date Applied: 04/27/2012 Monday, April 01, 2013 Page 1 of 1 15 Page 1 of 1 Wendy Calvin Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Ms. Wendy Calvin 623 William Hooper Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 919- 630 -1350 Office Assistant II 2011 Hillsborough Hillsborough Town Limits Female Caucasian Boards /Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Board of Health Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: Public Service - library and health department. Private Sector - Bookstores, retail managment. Volunteer Experience: Program Coordinator assistant at Nursing Homes. Enviornmental Awareness club President. Various Visual Arts programs. Education: Associates Degree Bachelors Degree completion in 2012 Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: 09/06 applied for Arts Commission, Animal Services Advisory Board, and Board of Health. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 623 William Hooper Circle is Hillsborough Township ETJ. This application was current on: 3/18/2013 Date Printed: 4/1/2013 16 Page 1 of 2 Ashley Nissler Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence Zone of Residence: Sex: Mrs. Ashley Nissler 2313 Woodbury Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 919- 245 -3695 ranissler @mindspring.com Self- employed Writer 1999 Hillsborough Hillsborough Town Limits Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards /Commissions applied for: Arts Commission I began my writing career as an Orange County resident and believe that the vibrant community fostered here has been critical to my development. Not only did I receive an Emerging Artist s Grant from the Durham Arts Council, I also served the following year on the selection committee. I have written and published short stories for children in Ladybug and Cricket; poetry in /at literarymama, Poemeleon, Tar River Poetry, New World Writing (formerly BLIP ), and The Mom Egg; my flash fiction, one which was nominated for a Pushcart Prize, has been published in /at The Black Boot, Vestal Review, Nailpolish Stories, and Dogzplot. In addition to writing, I have translated texts and edited manuscripts. I received my B.A. from Davidson College in 1992, served as a Teaching Assistant through Fulbright in the former East Germany from 1992 through 1994), and earned my M.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in 1996. This summer I will begin work towards an M.F.A. in writing through Warren Wilson s low - residency program. Thank you for your time and consideration. It would be an honor to serve my community. Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: PTA and PTSO member at Hillsborough Elementary School and A.L. Stanback Middle School, member Olin T. Binkley Baptist Church (was Co -Chair of Christian Formation Committee, formerly Christian Education Committee, from 2010 through 2012 and have also taught there -- please feel free to contact Stephanie Ford, Binkley s Minister of Christian Formation if you need a reference) Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: 17 Page 2 of 2 Ashley Nissler Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Arts Commission 03/24/2013. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 2313 Woodbury Drive is Hillsborough Township, Hillsborough Jurisdiction, and Hillsborough Town Limits. This application was current on: 3/24/2013 7:06:18 AM Date Printed: 4/1/2013 W Page 1 of 1 Christopher Wehrman Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone (Day): Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Mr. Christopher Wehrman 2212 Becketts Ridge Drive Hillsborough NC 27278 215- 806 -8615 cwadesigns @nc.rr.com Self- employed 2011 Hillsborough Hillsborough Town Limits Male Caucasian Boards /Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Community Activities /Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Work Experience: Over 25 years of experience in architectural designs, planning, and project management for health care, educational, residential, and mixed -use facilities. Volunteer Experience: Candlelight Home Tour, Hillsborough, NC, 2011. Education: Bachelor of Architecture, 2000 Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Other Comments: have enjoyed living in Hillsborough and everything it has to offer. I'd like to get more involved with the County and use my knowledge and skills to help enhance the quality of life for all residents. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 04/27/2012 for Affordable Housing Advisory Board and Arts Commission. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 2212 Becketts Ridge Drive is Hillsborough Township, Hillsborough Town Limits. This application was current on: 4/27/2012 6:19:18 AM Date Printed: 4/1/2013