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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-15-2015-11c 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 15, 2015 Action Agenda Item No. 11-c SUBJECT: Human Relations Commission —Appointments DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendations Attendance Record Applications for Persons Recommended Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Human Relations Commission. BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration: • Appointment to a first full term (Position #2) "At-Large" representative Andy Cagle expiring 09/30/2018. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #3) "At-Large" representative Vanessa Soleil expiring 09/30/2018. • Appointment to a first full term (Position #14) "At-Large" representative Scott Goldsmith expiring 09/30/2018. POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE 2 Andy Cagle At-Large 09/30/2018 3 Vanessa Soleil At-Large 09/30/2018 14 Scott Goldsmith At-Large 09/30/2018 NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: • *Position #15--- "At-Large" position----- expiring 06/30/2016. This position has been vacant since 07/17/2015. • *Position #16--- "At-Large" position----- expiring 06/30/2018. The HRC has requested this position remain open until they are able to recruit a representative from the Hispanic community to round out the commission. This position has been vacant since 09/30/2014. • *Position #18--- "Town of Carrboro" position----- expiring 06/30/2017. We are in the process of getting a Resolution from the Town of Carrboro to appoint Prof. R. Ross Holloway to the commission. The person previously holding this position resigned April 13, 2015. 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: Enable Full Civic Participation. Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making appointments and changes to the Human Relations Commission. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Human Relations Commission Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: James Davis Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2488 Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints all eighteen members. The Towns of Chapel Hill,Carrboro and Hillsborough each nominate at least one member. This commission seeks to prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination by means of education,persuasion,conciliation and enforcement. It also advises the Board of County Commissioners on these matters, receives discrimination complaints,and conducts the corresponding investigation of such complaints. To learn more,visit this web address: www.co.orange.nc.us/hrr/hrc.asp Dr. Christine Kelly-Kleese Day Phone: 919-622-5898 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/20/2011 1 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/16/2015 9512 Greenfield Road FAX: 686-3396 Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2018 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: drkelly44 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Mr Andy Cagle Day Phone: 336-214-0149 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/17/2015 2 Evening Phone: 336-214-0149 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015 3420 Mount Willing Rd. FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 09/30/2015 Efland NC 27243 E-mail: andycagle3 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Ms. Vanessa Solell Day Phone: 919-245-2897 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/03/2014 3 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/03/2014 108 Sue Ann Court FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 09/30/2015 Apt.D E-mail: vsoleil @orangecountync.gov Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Carrboro NC 27510 Special Repr: Mr. Alan Jefferles Day Phone: 336-906-6247 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/06/2014 4 Evening Phone: 919-962-5626 Race: African American Current Appointment: 11/06/2014 555 Paul Hardin Dr FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: alanjefferies5 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Town of Chapel Hill Mr. Marc Xavier Day Phone: 919-368-8102 Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/21/2013 5 Evening Phone: 919-368-8102 Race: African American Current Appointment: 10/07/2014 906 Savannah Court FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2017 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: MXAVIER88 @GMAIL.COM Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Monday,August 31,2015 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Human Relations Commission Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: James Davis Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2488 Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints all eighteen members. The Towns of Chapel Hill,Carrboro and Hillsborough each nominate at least one member. This commission seeks to prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination by means of education,persuasion,conciliation and enforcement. It also advises the Board of County Commissioners on these matters, receives discrimination complaints,and conducts the corresponding investigation of such complaints. To learn more,visit this web address: www.co.orange.nc.us/hrr/hrc.asp Robin R. Criffield Day Phone: 919-933-5505 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/17/2015 6 Evening Phone: 919-933-5505 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015 800B Davie Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2016 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: robincriffield @msn.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Ms. Joyce Christine Preslar Day Phone: 919-932-0603 Sex: Female First Appointed: 08/23/2011 7 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/18/2013 9417 Bethel-Hickory Grove Ch Rd FAX: 919-967-0367 Township: Bingham Expiration: 06/30/2016 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: Presley_Joy @yahoo.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mr. Matt Hughes Day Phone: 919-928-4480 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/20/2011 8 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/07/2014 1306 Drew Hill Lane FAX: Township: Eno Expiration: 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: mghughesnc @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Rev. Susie Enoch Day Phone: 336-260-7694 Sex: Female First Appointed: 06/16/2015 9 Evening Phone: 336-260-7694 Race: African American Current Appointment: 06/16/2015 4002 McGowan Creek Road FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 09/30/2016 Efland NC 27243 E-mail: enochts @aol.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Ms. Monica Richard Day Phone: 919-932-1273 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/17/2013 10 Evening Phone: Race: African American Current Appointment: 09/17/2013 D4 Fenway Park FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2016 Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail: mlrichard @mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Monday,August 31,2015 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Human Relations Commission Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: James Davis Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2488 Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints all eighteen members. The Towns of Chapel Hill,Carrboro and Hillsborough each nominate at least one member. This commission seeks to prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination by means of education,persuasion,conciliation and enforcement. It also advises the Board of County Commissioners on these matters, receives discrimination complaints,and conducts the corresponding investigation of such complaints. To learn more,visit this web address: www.co.orange.nc.us/hrr/hrc.asp Rev. Rollin Russell Day Phone: 919-644-0869 Sex: Male First Appointed: 08/23/2011 11 Evening Phone: 919-644-0869 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/16/2015 202 Saponi Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2018 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: rollinrussell @nc.rr.com Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Ms. Natalie Turner Day Phone: 919-684-7669 Sex: Female First Appointed: 03/17/2015 12 Evening Phone: Race: Asian American Current Appointment: 03/17/2015 310 Hemlock Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2016 Durham NC 27705 E-mail: nwu.2485 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Mr. Gerald Ponder Day Phone: 919-732-8576 Sex: Male First Appointed: 11/08/2012 13 Vice-Chair Evening Phone: 919-732-8576 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/07/2014 2 Winnawa Walk FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 06/30/2017 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: Gaponder(a�gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Mr. Scott Goldsmith Day Phone: 919-240-4404 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/17/2015 14 Evening Phone: 919 240-4404 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015 1412 Arboretum Drive FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2015 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail: goldsmithsj @hotmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 15 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2016 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Monday,August 31,2015 Page 3 6 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Human Relations Commission Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Terms: 2 Contact Person: James Davis Meeting Place: Community Room of the Animal Services Facility Positions: 18 Length:3 years Contact Phone: 919-245-2488 Description: The Board of Commissioners appoints all eighteen members. The Towns of Chapel Hill,Carrboro and Hillsborough each nominate at least one member. This commission seeks to prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination by means of education,persuasion,conciliation and enforcement. It also advises the Board of County Commissioners on these matters, receives discrimination complaints,and conducts the corresponding investigation of such complaints. To learn more,visit this web address: www.co.orange.nc.us/hrr/hrc.asp VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 16 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2018 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Ms. Jamie Pau10n Day Phone: 216-965-5095 Sex: Female First Appointed: 05/21/2013 17 Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/17/2015 5500 Spring House Lane FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 06/30/2017 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:jamiepaulen @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: VACANT Day Phone: Sex: First Appointed: 18 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment: FAX: Township: Expiration: 06/30/2017 E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: Carrboro Number of Terms: Special Repr: Town of Carrboro Monday,August 31,2015 Page 4 7 Thom Freeman Fnmnn: James Davis Sent: Tuesday, August ll' 20l54:36PK4 To: Thom Freeman Cc: AudreySpencer'Hors|ey Subject: RE:June and September Term Expirations Attachments: Re-appointment Recommendation-Andy Scott Vanessax|sx Thom: Thank you for the update. The email comes to inform you that the following HRC members are to be renewed to serve their first full term on the board: • Andy Cagle • VanessaSo|ei| • Scott Goldsmith Please see the attached attendance information for these members. Note: Andy and Scott were both appointed to serve partial terms earlier this calendar year. Vanessa was appointed last year. Hence, "NA" is inserted for the months that they were not on the board. "NA" is also inserted for months when the board did not meet. Let me know if you need additional information. Sincerely, J4*vw,�'E [7 ^ Jr., Civil Rights Specialist Phone: (919) 245-2488 From: Thom Freeman Sent: Monday, August 1O, 2O154:]5PM To: Paula Phillips; Bob Manotto; Michael Harvey; Charlotte Terwilliger (ctenwiUk]er@tjcog.org); Audrey Spencer-Horsley; mhad ne.com; ]aniceTyler ]ennder Phillips 0 phi Ui hamelhiU.org); La7oya Strange; Steve Brantley; VicWe.H rdina|inncwatinns.ong; Abigai|e Pittman; ]ames Davis Cm: Donna Baker Subject: ]une and September 7erm Expirations Importance: High To AU: Attached you will find the expiring terms spreadsheets for June 2015 and September 2015. | have shaded the positions where | have heard from you. Please keep in mind that the appointments will be on the September 15, 2015 BOCC agenda. I will need recommendations or resolutions no later than September 1, 2015 in order to prepare the lists for the BOCC. Thanks, z 8 Thom Thom Freeman Assistant to the Clerk Orange County Board of Commissioners 200 Cameron Street PO Box 8181 Hillsborough,NC 27278 919-245-2125 FAX—919-644-0246 tfreeman&oran ecountync.gov 2 9 Attendance Record Current - Member Re-appointment Recommendation For BOCC Review "Human Relations Commission" Jan/2014 - June/2015 Member Appointed Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Andy Cagle 03/17/2015 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P P NA Vanessa Soleil 06/03/2014 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P P P P P E P E P P NA Scott Goldsmith 03/17/2015 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P P NA P:Present A:Absent E=Excused Current through-06/30/2015 10 Page 1 of 1 Andy Cagle Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Andy Cagle Name Called: Home Address: 3420 Mount Willing Rd. Efland NC 27243 Phone (Day): 336-214-0149 Phone (Evening): 336-214-0149 Phone (Cell): 336-214-0149 Email: cagle6 @juno.com Place of Employment: Self Job Title: Owner Year of OC Residence: 1992 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member Orange Grove Fire Department, Member Schley Grange Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I do not serve on any Advisory Boards currently and have not served on any Boards in the past. Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I believe my past experience in the area of public relations, arts and business administration would be an asset to this Board and the citizens of Orange County. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To be sure that all citizens receive fair treatment and the equal opportunity to success. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/19/2015 6:21:29 PM Date Printed: 3/6/2015 11 Page 1 of 2 Vanessa Soleil Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Vanessa Soleil Name Called: Home Address: 321 West Queen Street Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-245-2897 Phone (Evening): Phone (Cell): Email: vsoleil @orangecountync.gov Place of Employment: Orange County Department of Social Services Job Title: Human Services Specialist Year of OC Residence: 2005 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: volunteer for the ARC of Orange County, founder and former-leader of Flyleaf Book Lovers Club discussion group, volunteer for Project Connect Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Interested in the experiences of people with varying cultural backgrounds from a young age, I have a particular sensitivity and awareness of how systemic habits can marginilize those who are vulnerable. I studied Political Science, US History and completed a semester Urban Studies program in Chicago that gave the opportunity to meet with different constituents and hear their unique concerns. I went on to complete a Masters in African American History at the University of Illinois-Chicago. I have also worked with ethnically and economically diverse populations as an employee in Planned Parenthood clinics, a public librarian, and now as a Human Services Specialist with DSS. I am particularly interested in protecting the most vulnerable in our communities and creating service environments that welcome those who may have intersecting identities such as gender variance and poverty, or disability and ethnic minority status. How can we create spaces that make all feel seen, heard, valued? I can bring my passion, energy, compassion, and communication skills. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 12 Page 2 of 2 Vanessa Soleil Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied (10/24/2013) for Human Relations Commission and Affordable Housing Advisory Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 321 West Queen Street is Hillsborough Township, Hillsborough Jurisdiction, and Hillsborough Town Limits. This application was current on: 10/24/2013 8:25:49 AM Date Printed: 12/30/2013 13 Page 1 of 2 Scott Goldsmith Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Scott Goldsmith Name Called: Home Address: 1412 Arboretum Drive Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 919 240-4404 Phone (Evening): 919 240-4404 Phone (Cell): Email: goldsmithsj @hotmail.com Place of Employment: retired Job Title: Year of OC Residence: 2010 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Meals-on Wheels, Red Cross Disaster Services Human Resources, and CORA Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a retired attorney(specialization in labor and employment law)and mediator. I spent 29 years at the US Department of Justice in their General Counsel s Office and worked for the Administrative Office of the US Courts. Prior to that, I worked in the employee relations field. As a mediator I handled numerous divorce cases for D.C. Multi-door and employment cases for Federal agencies. I also hold an M.A. in Sociology with a specialization in social psychology. I have extensive training in EEO and Employment law and am a court trained mediator. I have represented the Federal Government in numerous EEO and employment cases. I have also mediated some of thse cases and, at the Defense Dependents Schools and the Administrative Office of the U. S. Courts, I developed various EEO related plans and training materials and trained individuals concerning EEO requirements. As a member of the Commission I can bring my knowledge of the various EEO related statutes to the table. As a trained mediator, I can bring my skills to assist in resolving issues. As a sociologist I was trained to appreciate cultural diversity which has left me ope to understanding the morays and cultural differences that may generate misunderstandings between various groups in our society. I believe that my training and ezperience allows me to approach cases objectively in this emotion charged area. I also hold an M.A. in Sociology with a specialization in social psychology. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Conflict of Interest: 14 Page 2 of 2 Scott Goldsmith Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: I have extensive training in EEO and Employment law and am a court trained mediator. I have represented the Federal Government in numerous EEO and employment cases. I have also mediated some of these cases and, at the Defense Dependents Schools and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, I developed various EEO related plans and training materials and trained individuals concerning EEO requirements. As a member of the Commission I can bring my knowledge of the various EEO related statutes to the table. As a trained mediator, I can bring my skills to assist in resolving issues. As a sociologist I was trained to appreciate cultural diversity which has left me open to understanding the morays and cultural differences that may generate misunderstandings between various groups in our society. I believe that my training and experience allows me to approach cases objectively in this emotion charged area. STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 01/16/2013 for Human Relations Commission. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1412 Arboretum Drive is Chapel Hill Township, Chapel Hill Jurisdiction, Chapel Hill ETJ. This application was current on: 10/27/2014 Date Printed: 10/27/2014 15 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: James Davis HL1112C112 ReZCltlO12S C01121121SS1012 Contact Phone: 919-245-2488 Ashley Givens Day Phone: 479-790-58 Sex: Female 101 Rock Haven Road D401 Evening Phone: 479-790-58 Race: Caucasian Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 479-790-58 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: ashleyd.givens@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 08/10/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Prof. R. Ross Holloway Day Phone: 9199422785 sex: Male 711 West Main St. Evening Phone: 9199422785 Race: Caucasian Carrboro NC 27510 Cell Phone: 4019356417 Township: Chapel Hill E-mail: r_holloway@brown.edu Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Date Applied: 12/05/2014 Skills: Also Serves On: Mr Tod Puckett Day Phone: 919-245-1968 Sex: Female 115 Fellowship Lane Evening Phone: 919-245-1968 Race: Caucasian Rougemont NC 27572 Cell Phone: Township: Little River E-mail: puckett.tod@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: County Date Applied: 01/21/2015 Skills: Also Serves On: Monday,August 31,2015 Page 1 of 1 16 Page 1 of 2 Ashley Givens Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ashley Givens Name Called: Home Address: 101 Rock Haven Road D401 Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 479-790-58 Phone (Evening): 479-790-58 Phone (Cell): 479-790-58 Email: ashleyd.givens @gmail.com Place of Employment: UNC - Chapel Hill Job Title: Doctoral Student Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: King s Park International Church Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: King s Park International Church I have a Master s in Social Work which will aide me in having an objective perspective for this specific board. I have also supervised, managed, and organized meetings and employees. Further, I have experiencing planning and hosting a summit intended to discuss such topics as poverty, inequity, racial disparities, and inequality. I have served on multiple committees and attended many faculty meetings at a university level as well. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Since moving to the area, I have experienced great integration and progressive thinking as well as close-minded thinking on the part of a few individuals. I hope that by serving on this board I can become more integrated into the community, as well as contribute to the expansion of equity to the members of this community. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: 17 Page 2 of 2 Ashley Givens This application was current on: 8/10/2015 10:47:42 AM Date Printed: 8/10/2015 18 Page 1 of 2 R. Ross Holloway Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Prof. R. Ross Holloway Name Called: Home Address: 711 West Main St. Carrboro NC 27510 Phone (Day): 9199422785 Phone (Evening): same Phone (Cell): 4019356417 Email: r—holloway@brown.edu Place of Employment: Brown University Job Title: Elisha Benjamin Andrews Professor, Emeritus Year of OC Residence: 2010 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chapel Hill - Carrboro Meals on Wheels, substitute driver Chapel of the Cross, transportation provider Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am proud of my forty years experience in serving as staff member and director of archaeological excavations in the Mediterranean. In doing so I became immersed in other nations and other cultures, leading, in the case of Italy, to a brief stint as expert commentator on the National Television (RAI). I believe that I represent the unprejudiced attitude of pagan Greece and Roman toward the other, who is not the other, but only ourselves in different garb. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: There is a pressing need in America for following Emma Lazarus call to embrace the downtrodden, which I define today as the pitiful women and children of Central America who seek asylum with us. My mother was a third generation Irish girl in Boston, where being Irish had been hardly better than being black in the states of the old confederacy. As a small child during the Depression I listened to the cries for Social Justice on the Boston Common. Conflict of Interest: 19 Page 2 of 2 R. Ross Holloway Board of Social Services Background, education and experience relevant to this board: see above Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: see above Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/5/2014 5:52:03 PM Date Printed: 12/12/2014 20 Page 1 of 1 Tod Puckett Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Tod Puckett Name Called: Home Address: 115 Fellowship Lane Rougemont NC 27572 Phone (Day): 919-245-1968 Phone (Evening): 919-245-1968 Phone (Cell): n/a Email: puckett.tod @gmail.com Place of Employment: Retired Job Title: Retired Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Lay Leader- New Bethel UMC Boy Scouts of America Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Human Relations Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Career Military, the most diverse environment you can find. Graduate of NCCU as minority student Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To help ensure Orange County is being as fair as possible to it s citizens and employees. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/21/2015 10:45:20 PM Date Printed: 1/23/2015