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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 4, 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 full term for Ms. Kathleen Ponder
POSITION NO. I NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
6 1 Ms. Kathleen Ponder At-Large 9/30/2016
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Board will consider making an appointment to the Arts
Commission.
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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: 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
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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 !
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Will keep you posted.
Thanks for your interest.
Martha
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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? �
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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?
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: 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
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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
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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? �
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