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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 01-23-2014-11b 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: January 23, 2014 Action Agenda Item No. 11-b SUBJECT: Arts Commission -Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 245-2130 Recommendation Application(s) for Person(s) Recommended Interest List Application(s) of Person(s) on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Arts Commission. BACKGROUND: The following appointment is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first partial term for Ms. Natalie Ziemba. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 3 Ms. Natalie Ziemba At-Large 3/31/2014 6 Ms. Kathleen Ponder At-Large 9/30/2016 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Arts Commission. 2 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: Alternating 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: 919 - 265 -7122 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/03/2011 Secretary Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 1 103B Todd Street FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2015 Carrboro 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 Evening Phone: 919- 434 -5604 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 2 808 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: 1 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 3 FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2014 E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Mr. Geoffrey Hathaway Day Phone: 919 -270 -1899 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012 Evening Phone: 919- 270 -1899 Race: African American Current Appointment: 11/08/2012 4 605 Jones Ferry Rd., Apt. TT -10. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2014 Carrboro 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 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 08/17/2010 5 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: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 1 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: Alternating 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: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 6 FAX: Township: Expiration: 09/30/2013 E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Ms. Doris A. Friend Day Phone: 919- 968 -1013 Sex: Female First Appointed: 11/19/2013 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/19/2013 7 5812 Dodson's Crossroads FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 09/30/2016 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: dfriend3 @bellsouth.net Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Dr. Alice Levinson Day Phone: 932 -5902 Sex: Female First Appointed: 08/23/2011 Evening Phone: 932 -5902 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 8 3604 Pasture Rd FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 03/31/2015 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: allevs @att.net Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mr. Christopher Wehrman Day Phone: 215 - 806 -8615 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/18/2013 Evening Phone: 215- 806 -8615 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/18/2013 9 2212 Beckett's Ridge Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2014 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: cwadesigns @ncxncom 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 Chair 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: Stubbomdev @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 2 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: Alternating 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 / Mrs. AshleyNlssler Day Phone: 919- 245 -3695 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/23/2013 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/23/2013 11 2313 Woodbury Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2014 Hillsborough NC 27278 E -mail: ranissler @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number Of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mrs Emily Zees Day Phone: 919 960 -3737 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/21/2009 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 12 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 Day Phone: 3474132381 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/22/2012 Vice -Chair Evening Phone: 3474132381 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/22/2012 13 2413 Wilson Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: lindsey.alexander @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: 14 FAX: Township: Expiration: 09/30/2013 E -mail: Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Ms. Deborah Hepp Day Phone: 919- 260 -4495 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/18/2013 Evening Phone: 919- 942 -3398 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/18/2013 15 20 Dogwood Acres Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E -mail: debbie @ballyhoostudio.com Resid/Spec Req: At -Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Page 3 5 Thom Freeman From- Martha Shannon Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Tuesday,January 14, 2014Il:S14K4 To: Thom Freeman SmbUmrk: FVV Still Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Board? ^ ___ ...............__--_-____- _--__-- .......-_--_ ....._�_--__�_� . : Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Tuesday, January 1^, 2O1411:DSAM To: 'tfreennen@ormngecountyno.org' Cc: 'd bake r@co.0 range.ncuo'} 1ionos@cu.orengo.nc.us' Subject: FVV: Still Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Board? Thom, The Orange County Arts Commission would like to suggest the name of Volunteer Applicant Kathleen Ponder for possible appointment tn the Arts Commission advisory board ASAP bv the BOCC. See forwarded emnai|obelow. Let me know if you need any more information from me. Let me know when her name will be on a BOCC agenda. Thankxsomuch/ Martha ...�� ....��.... �� ` From. Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:46 AM To: 'Kathleen Ponder' Subject: RE: SU|| Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Board? Kathleen, We will submit your name to the Clerk's Office for possible appointment to the Arts Commission Advisory Board by the Board of County Commissioners.They usually handle appointments at their 2nd meeting each month. Hopefully, your name will henn their agenda for possible appointment by the end of February, 2014 ! ' / Will keep you posted. Thanks for your interest. Martha �� ........ �� From: Kathleen Ponder [moilto�knlpgaponder@gmaU.com] | Sent: Tuesday, January 14' 2014 10.43 AM To: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Subject: Re: Still Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Board? � ( Importance. High | ^ / � 6 From: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:08 AM To: Thom Freeman Cc: Donna Baker; Jeanette Jones Subject: FW: Still Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Advisory Board? Importance: High Thom, The Orange County Arts Commission would like to suggest the name of Volunteer Applicant Natalie Ziemba for possible appointment to the Arts Commission advisory Board ASAP by the BOCC See forwarded emails below. Let me know if you need any more information from me. Let me know when her name will be on a BOCCagencla. Thanks so much! M art ha From: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:00 AM To: 'Ziemba, Natalie C' Subject: RE: Still Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Advisory Board? Nat al i e, That's great news! I will forward your name to the Oerk to the County Commissioners' office. Eche will put your name on one of their upcoming agendas for possible appointment to the Orange County Arts Commission Advisory Board. Will keep you posted. Thanks agai n! M art ha From: Ziemba, Natalie C [mailto:nziemba @reroute.unc.edu] Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 9:22 AM To: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission Subject: RE: Still Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Advisory Board? Hi Martha, It looks like I can work my schedule out and I will be able to participate on the Orange County Arts Commission. Thank you so much for the opportunity, and I am very excited to start working with you! Natalie MSVV Candidate 2015 University of North Carolina From: Martha 9iannon-Orange County Arts Commission <mshannon&rangecountync.gov> Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 6:59 AM To: Ziemba, Natalie C Subject: RE Gill Interested in Serving on Arts Commission Advisory Board? Nat al i e, Absolutely. I look forward to hearing back from you in a few days. Thanks again for your consideration. M art ha 7 Page 1 of 2 Kathleen Ponder Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr Kathleen Ponder Name Called: Home Address: 2 Winnawa Walk Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919 732 8576 Phone (Evening): 919 732 8576 Phone (Cell): 919 636 1021 Email: kmpgaponder @gmail.com Place of Employment: Capacities Unlimited Job Title: President Year of OC Residence: 2006 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I m on the board of Kidscope . I support the Eno River Association. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: *1 m a long-time arts supporter, holding membership at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke and the NC Museum of Art. *In my Director role at the Center for Creative Leadership I supported an arts program for local Guilford County artists that involved a bimonthly arts reception and ongoing display of their work at our global training center. *My professional background in personal, team, and organizational leadership and executive development may prove helpful in the life of the Arts Commission. *1 am a frequent shopper at our local art galleries and shops. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I think an aesthetically pleasing community attracts business, inspires good behavior on the part of citizens, and helps promote the higher values of humanity and because I now have time flexibility I would like to assist in promoting the art in Orange County. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 8 Page 2 of 2 Kathleen Ponder Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/9/2014 9:53:54 AM Date Printed: 1/10/2014 9 Page 1 of 2 Natalie Ziemba Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Natalie Ziemba Name Called: Home Address: 303 Smith Level Road, Apt A11 Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 970-310-4369 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: nziemba @live.unc.edu Place of Employment: University of North Carolina Job Title: Research Assistant Year of OC Residence: 2013 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Throughout my life, I have participated in various choral groups, and I actively played piano for 15 years. I also participated in several theatre groups and performances while in high school, though did not continue my theatre participation in my undergraduate studies. The performing arts are essential to a well-rounded education, and convey the beauty and despair of the human condition. I would like to ensure that the arts remain an integral part of life and culture in Orange County. Human Relations Commission Previously, I have worked for social change as a Peace Corps Volunteer, the Volunteer Coordinator on a campus organization, and a hotline counselor for a sexual assault organization. Social justice and advocacy takes on many forms depending on the context, and my different experiences with social change work broaden my perspective on how social justice looks in reality. As a social work student, I believe the interactions between people are the most important relationships in the life of an individual. We all have the ability and responsibility to improve relationships between individuals, and change the social conditions that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. Changes must happen concurrently at the individual and societal level, and the Human Relations Commission can ensure positive social change occurs at the societal level in Orange County. Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Currently, I am in my first semester as a Master s in Social Work student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As part of my course requirements, I intern part-time with the Adolescent Parenting Program in the Department of Social Services. I 10 Page 2 of 2 Natalie Ziemba also participate in weekly exercise groups including the Carrboro Fleet Feet running group, Trailheads trail running group, and Carrboro/Chapel Hill obstacle course training group. Occasionally, I meet up with other Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the triangle area. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Other Comments: This application was current on: 11/30/2013 6:36:50 PM Date Printed: 12/12/2013 11 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Martha Shannon Arts Commission Contact Phone: 919-968-2011 MS. Wendy Calvin Day Phone: 919-630-1350 Sex: Female 623 William Hooper Circle Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: Date Applied: 03/18/2013 Skills: Also Serves On: Dr. Brian Finch Day Phone: 704-989-4886 Sex: Male 601 Porfeur Point Evening Phone: 704-989-4886 Race: Caucasian Cedar Grove NC 27231 Cell Phone: 704-989-4886 Township: Cedar Grove E-mail: roundunderpar@gmail.com Date Applied: 01/09/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Dr Kathleen Ponder Day Phone: 919 732 8576 Sex: Female 2 Winnawa Walk Evening Phone: 919 732 8576 Race: Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: 919 636 1021 Township: Hillsborough E-mail: kmpgaponder@gmail.com Date Applied: 01/09/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: MS. Natalie Ziemba Day Phone: 970-310-4369 Sex: Female 303 Smith Level Road,Apt Al l Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: nziemba@live.unc.edu Date Applied: 11/30/2013 Skills: Also Serves On: Friday,January 10,2014 Page 1 of 1 12 Page 1 of 1 Wendy Calvin Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Wendy Calvin Name Called: Home Address: 623 William Hooper Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-630-1350 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Office Assistant II Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: 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: 12/12/2013 13 Page 1 of 2 Brian Finch Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Brian Finch Name Called: Home Address: 601 Porteur Point Cedar Grove NC 27231 Phone (Day): 704-989-4886 Phone (Evening): 704-989-4886 Phone (Cell): 704-989-4886 Email: roundunderpar @gmail.com Place of Employment: self Job Title: Consultant Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Cedar Grove Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I have applied in previous years but was never contacted. Now I see an article in the Northern Orange Extra with a plea for volunteers....I would love to become involved but no one has ever responded or acknowledged my past attempts. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None, see previous comment. Boards/Commissions applied for: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a doctorate in education. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve my community in a an unbiased way. Conflict of Interest: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a doctorate in education. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve my community in a an unbiased way. Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 2 of 2 Brian Finch Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a doctorate in education. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve my community in a an unbiased way. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/9/2014 2:20:42 PM Date Printed: 1/10/2014