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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: December 15, 2015
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-d
SUBJECT: Chapel Hill / Orange County Visitors Bureau —Appointments
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover
Board Roster INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendations Clerk's Office, 245-2130
Attendance Records
Applications for Persons Recommended
Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest
List
PURPOSE: To consider making appointments to the Chapel Hill / Orange County Visitors Bureau.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a second full term (Position #4) At-Large UNC Chapel Hill representative
for Dr. Aaron Bachenheimer expiring 12/31/2018.
• Appointment to a first full term (Position #11) At-Large O/C Lodging Assoc.
representative for Nitin Khana expiring 12/31/2018.
• Appointment to a second full term (Position #17) At-Large representative for Lee Pavao
expiring 12/31/2018.
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
4 Dr. Aaron Bachenheimer At-Large/UNC Chapel Hill 12/31/2018
11 Nitin Khanna At-Large/OC Lodging 12/31/2018
Assoc.
17 Lee Pavao At-Large 12/31/2018
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• *Position #1--- "At-Large Chapel Hill Town Council" position----- expiring 12/31/2018.
This position will be vacant 12/31/2015.
• *Position #8--- "At-Large/OC Lodging Assoc." position----- expiring 12/31/2018. This
position will be vacant 12/31/2015.
• *Position #14--- "Economic Development Staff-Town of Chapel Hill" position----- expiring
06/30/2017. This position has been vacant longer than six months.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
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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 to the Chapel Hill / Orange County Visitors Bureau.
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VACANCY
VACANCY
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Thom Freeman
From: Laurie Paolicelli
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 11:12 AM
To: Thom Freeman;Allison Chambers
Subject: Fwd: Recommendation of Nitin Khanna to serve on the Visitors Bureau advisory board.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Steve Brantley <sbrantley oran ea. yac�_.aov>
Date: November 24, 2015 at 10:46:04 AM EST
To: Laurie Paolicelli <Ipaolicellig,orangecount n�c.goy>
Subject: Recommendation of Nitin Khanna to serve on the Visitors Bureau advisory board.
The Orange County Economic Development Department's advisory board is comprised of ten
members who comprise a variety of relevant work experiences. They include professionals
employed in various business fields, nonprofits, entrepreneurial start-ups and agriculture. Our
advisory board also has one position designated for an individual who represents the hotel,
tourism, and restaurant sector.
Our new advisory board member who was just appointed by the County Commissioners is Mr.
Nitin Khanna, who is the General Manager of the Chapel Hill Sheraton Hotel. He replaces Mark
Sherburne from the Carolina Inn, who previously served on our advisory board.
I enthusiastically endorse Nitin Khanna as the Orange County Economic Development
Department advisory board's representative to serve on the Orange County/Chapel Hill Visitors
Bureau board.
Best regards.
With Mark Sherburne no longer on your board, can you send us a letter recommending Nitin
Khanna to our Visitors Bureau board, replacing Mark Sherburne's seat?
Steve Brantley
Orange County Economic Development
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RANGE 'OlBN"P'Y VISITORS BUREAU
Date: November 17, 2015
To: Orange County's Clerk Office
c/o Thom Freeman
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Visitors Bureau/Community Relations
Re: Advisory Board Member serving second term
On behalf of the advisory board for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, please let
this letter service as notice that board member, Aaron Bachenheimer, representing UNC-Chapel
Hill, will serve on the Visitors' Bureau for the second term allotted to him by the Board of
County Commissioners.
Dr. Bachenheimer continues to be an asset to the tourism industry in Orange County and
updates the board on business matters related to tourism and the University. He regularly
attends meetings and is a strong contributor to the business at hand.
In 2014 tourism generated $180 million for Orange County and we remain grateful for
contributions such as those by Bachenheimer.
Thank you for your support of tourism in Orange County and for helping this industry thrive.
Laurie Paolicelli
Director
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RANGE 'OlBN"P'Y VISITORS BUREAU
Date: November 17, 2015
To: Orange County's Clerk Office
c/o Thom Freeman
From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Visitors Bureau/Community Relations
Re: Advisory Board Member serving second term
On behalf of the advisory board for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, please let
this letter service as notice that board member, Lee Pavao, representing an at-large position,
will serve on the Visitors' Bureau for the second term allotted to him by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Mr. Pavao continues to be an asset to the tourism industry in Orange County and updates the
board on business matters related to Orange County. Mr. Pavao serves as the board's
institutional memory, helping newcomers navigate history, past successes and funding
opportunities.
He regularly attends meetings and is a strong contributor to the business at hand.
In 2014 tourism generated $180 million for Orange County and we remain grateful for
contributions such as those by Pavao.
Thank you for your support of tourism in Orange County and for helping this industry thrive.
Laurie Paolicelli
Director
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Attendance Record Current - Member Re-appointment Recommendation For BOCC Review
Chapel Hill /Orange County Visitors Bureau
Nov /2014 — Nov /2015
Member Appointed Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Dr. Aaron Bachenheimer 06/03/2014 P na P na P P P P na P P E P
Nitin Khanna 11/06/2014 P na P na P P A P na P P P E
Lee Pavao 04/23/2013 P na P na P P P P na P P P P
P: Present A: Absent E=Excused
Current through -11/30/2015
No Meeting in December
Meeting cancelled in February due to weather
No Meeting in July
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Page 1 of 1 Aaron Bachenheimer
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Dr. Aaron Bachenheimer
Name Called:
Home Address: 340 Summer Walk Circle
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919-843-5827
Phone (Evening): 823-773-0099
Phone (Cell): 823-773-0099
Email: bachenhe @email.unc.edu
Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill
Job Title: Director of fraternity & sorority life and communi
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board of advisors - Orange County Habitat.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 5/15/2014 1:32:41 PM Date Printed: 5/15/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Nitin Khanna
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Nitin Khanna
Name Called:
Home Address: One Europa Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919-968-4900
Phone (Evening): 919-697-1715
Phone (Cell): 919-697-1715
Email: nkhanna @sheratonchapelhill.com
Place of Employment: Sheraton Chapel Hill
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I started working at the Sheraton Chapel Hill in 2006 and for past 8 years I have been
actively involved in the local community. Below are some of the current/past positions that
I held:
a€fBoard of Director for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
a€fresident Triangle Hotel Motel Association (2009)
5EActive Rotarian at East Chapel Hill Rotary
a€fBoard member for NC lodging
5EActive Triangle Hotel Motel Association member
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been in the hospitality industry since 1994 and I am a hospitality graduate from Swiss
Hotel School with an international experience who has worked with different cultures and
nationalities.
Over the past 25 years I have held several positions in the Hospitality industry including my
current role as a General Manager for the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill. My previous role was a
VP of Operations with a Development group where I managed 12 assets for different ownership.
The responsibilities included were:
-Liaison between brand and ownership
-Responsible to find suitable brand for assets and work through the Re-flagging of assets to
improve value
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-Worked with town and counties to maintain the community relationship on behalf of the
ownership and properties
-Responsible for renovating 5 full service assets with over$35 million of budget which positively
impacted the revenues of the assets and taxes generated for the county
-Oversaw the development of a Hilton Garden Inn and worked through opening a successful
operating hotel
-Helped ownership with purchase or sale of the assets
Below is the list of boards that I currently serve or have served in the past:
-Currently serves on board of directors for Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
-Currently serves on board of directors for Orange County Visitor Bureau
-Served a board member of NC Lodging Association
-Served on Board of Triangle Hotel &Motel Association
-Served a Past President of Triangle Hotel &Motel Association
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Help in advising, attracting and retaining the right business to the Orange County that will assist
in creating jobs and tax revenues for the county.
Conflict of Interest:
No.
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 9/30/2014 1:55:35 PM Date Printed: 8/17/2015
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Page 1 of 1 Lee Pavao
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Lee Pavao
Name Called:
Home Address: The Gables, 620 Airport Road, Unit 503
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-942-4682
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email: lee @thecanaryperch.com
Place of Employment: J. Walter Thompson Company
Job Title: Retired
Year of OC Residence:
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: 32 year Advertising career with the J. Walter Thompson Co.
Volunteer Experience: Chapel Hill Parks & Rec
Chapel Hill Senior Center
Chapel Hill Orange County Visitor Bureau
various other Community Boards and organizations
Education: BS Degree in Advertising /Univ Of Mass at Dartmouth
Executive Management Certificate Uiv of Piura
Other Comments:
I served on the first County Task Force that initiated the process for the current Chapel
Hill Senior Center. STAFF NOTES: Renewed his application 22 Jan 04 for Southern
Orange Sr. Cntr. (new) Design Committee. Original applRecommended by Chapel Hill
Chamber of Commerce for Visitors Bureau of Chapel Hill/ Orange County, 5/03. Member,
Chapel Hill Town Board, 1997-2001.
This application was current on: 5/1/2003 Date Printed: 1/6/2014
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Allison Chamebers
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
Ms. Lucia Apollo Shaw Day Phone: 919-593-1026 Sex: Female
5605 Hideaway Drive Evening Phone: 919-593-1026 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-593-1026 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: lshaw @hire-works.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 01/12/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr. Manish Atma Day Phone: 919-969-2728 Sex: Male
10447 Swain Evening Phone: 704-361-3930 Race: Asian American
Chapel Hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: 704-361-3930 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: manish@atmahotelgroup.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 10/09/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr. Art Menius Day Phone: 919-675-2787 sex: Male
6627 Maynard Farm Rd Evening Phone: 919-675-2787 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-675-2787 Township: Bingham
E-mail: art@artmenius.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 10/06/2014
Skills: Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board
Ms. Claire Millar Day Phone: 919-489-2763 Sex: Female
332 standish drive Evening Phone: 919-489-2763 Race: Caucasian
Chapel hill NC 27517 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: clairemillar509@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: JPA(Joint Planning Are
Date Applied: 11/20/2013
Skills: Teacher Also Serves On: Board of Social Services
Mr. Brian Rowe Day Phone: 919-389-2331 Sex: Male
3235 Rigsbee Road N Evening Phone: Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: bsrowe67@aol.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 10/13/2014
Skills: Accounting Experience Also Serves On:
Skills: Insurance Also Serves On:
Wednesday,December 09,2015 Page 1 of 2
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Allison Chamebers
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-968-2060
Ms. Joy Salyers Day Phone: 919-383-6040 Sex: Female
1563 Riverside Drive Evening Phone: 919-998-8041 Race: Caucasian
Hillsborough NC 27278 Cell Phone: Township: Hillsborough
E-mail: joysalyers@ncfolk.org Res.Eligibility: Rural Area Resident
Date Applied: 08/06/2014
Skills: Arts Administration Also Serves On: Arts Commission
Mr Daniel Sller Day Phone: 919-597-9447 Sex: Male
108 Ray Road Evening Phone: 919-597-9447 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 919-597-9447 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: daniel.siler@gmail.com Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Date Applied: 02/06/2015
Skills: Advertising Also Serves On: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Skills: News Reporter
Ms. Mary Stowe Day Phone: 919-260-8374 Sex: Female
2435 Springview Tr Evening Phone: 919-260-8374 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 919-260-8374 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: mary@yarnsete.com Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Date Applied: 08/05/2013
Skills: Business Owner Also Serves On:
Skills: Marketing Analyst Also Serves On:
Mr Andrew Strickland Day Phone: 9199131765 Sex: Male
101 erwin road Evening Phone: 9199334848 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: 9194172003 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: astrickland@shgltd.com Res.Eligibility: County
Date Applied: 09/30/2014
Skills: Also Serves On:
Mr. Andrew Wood Day Phone: 919-791-6005 Sex: Male
203 Raleigh St Evening Phone: 919-791-6005 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27514 Cell Phone: Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: andrewwa@live.unc.edu Res.Eligibility: LTJ-Chapel Hill
Date Applied: 10/01/2013
Skills: Animal Welfare Advocate Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 2 Lucia Apollo Shaw
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Lucia Apollo Shaw
Name Called:
Home Address: 5605 Hideaway Drive
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9195931026
Phone (Evening): 9195931026
Phone (Cell): 9195931026
Email: Ishaw @hire-works.com
Place of Employment: the qi garden
Job Title: owner
Year of OC Residence: 1998
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I am a member of the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce and the Hillsborough
Downtown Merchants Association. I live in Chapel Hill and own a small business, the qi
garden, in Historic Hillsborough.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been in Human Resources and Management Consulting for almost 18 years. I maintain
my professional day job as a consultant with Aon Corporation part-time and opened a small
business in April 2013 in downtown Hillsborough. I have experience developing new business,
writing and managing RFP s (requests for proposal) and managing projects; working with large,
small and diverse teams. And I have spent many of my professional years recruiting individuals
and teams for new projects for clients both commercial clients in private industry and in the
federal sector. I have some experience working with state and local agencies but more on the
federal side.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
As a resident of Orange County for 15 years I have never served on any board and have an
interest in doing so. Even moreso now that I own a small business in downtown Hillsborough.
So many people come into the shop from so many places and just love Orange County. Many
people are interested in moving to Orange county that don t already live here. We get so many
visitors from Greensboro, Burlington,Virginia as well as those in the Triangle just discovering or
in some cases re-discovering Orange county. And many have become regular customers. We
hear again and again what a great job Hillsborough in particular is doing to create a creative vibe
and it s so peaceful. I am interested in helping Orange county grow and attract more visitors
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each year to help all of our businesses grow and thrive.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 1/12/2014 6:24:36 PM Date Printed: 1/13/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Manish Atma
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Manish Atma
Name Called:
Home Address: 10447 Swain
Chapel Hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919-969-2728
Phone (Evening): 704-361-3930
Phone (Cell): 704-361-3930
Email: manish@atmahotelgroup.com
Place of Employment: Atma Hotel Group
Job Title: Owner/ Operator
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
SECU House Board Member
IHG Hotels-Owners Advisory Council
Hilton Hotels-Owners Advisory Council
Chapel Hill - Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
UNC Ram s Club Member
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None Listed
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Grew up in the hospitality industry working at family hotel since age 9. Current owner of 9 hotels
in NC, 4 feed the Orange County Market of which 2 are phycially located in the Orange County
CVB District-Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
There are currently no hotle owner/operators on the CVB Board. I believe I would bring a
different perspective on hotel operations and tourism versus a General Manager. Atma Hotel
Group is based in Chapel Hill, so I am invested in the market long term.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 10/9/2014 2:02:50 PM Date Printed: 10/9/2014
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Art Menius
Name Called:
Home Address: 6627 Maynard Farm Rd
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-675-2787
Phone (Evening): 919-675-2787
Phone (Cell): 919-675-2787
Email: art @artmenius.com
Place of Employment: Art Menius Consulting
Job Title: Owner
Year of OC Residence: 1973
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Town of Carrboro Arts Committee
Creative Carrboro Committee
Chapel Hill Rotary Club
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Thirty years experience in non-profit/government partnerships using the arts for tourism and
economic development. Worked in 1980s with Owensboro Daviess County(KY)Tourism
Commission to create the IBMA World of Bluegrass events which moved to Raleigh in 2013.
Director of Marketing and Sponsorship for MerleFest at Wilkes Community College, building
MerleFest into an international brand and an event generating $16M in local economic impact. In
that role worked closely with the North Wilkesboro TDA and served on the Tourism Committee
of the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce. I was on the Wilkes County Cultural Council for the Blue
Ridge National Heritage Area during the time of its creation and launch. I was the college s
representative to High Country Host and Advantage West NC. Through those roles I took the
National Park Service s intensive Gateway Community training in 2006.
As Director of Appalshop in Whitesburg, KY, I worked directly with state and regional tourism
agencies, the TourSEKY project, and Appalachian Regional Commission. I was a paid
consultant for the Letcher County KY Tourism Commission (2010-2011)securing $30,000 in
funding for a public engagement process resulting in a Coal Heritage Trail and a Quilt Trail and
a new county tourism brochure.
Returning to Orange County in April 2012, I obtained a State historical marker, Carrboro s first,
for Libba Cotten. Vice-Chair McKee took part in the Sept 2013 dedication. I became active in the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber and joined Carrboro s Arts Committee and ESC.
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Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Using arts, culture, and creativity for tourism development is at the core of my life s work.
Ultimately, I would like to see Orange County to develop a new body, separate from currently
existing ones, that approaches arts, culture, festivals, and the creative industries (web design,
architecture, metal work, app development, and etc)totally from the business and economic
development perspective.
Conflict of Interest:
Possible perception. CH/OCCVB does not fund ArtsCenter activities. Occasionally, however, the
CVB includes our events among several in its ad buys.
Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of
Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special
concentration in history of the Regulators
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted
original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic
activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider Orange County home and
need to contribute.
Conflict of Interest:
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Long experience in major event production for as many as 80,000 people and knowledge of the
historical development of Orange County. I have lived in the County, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill,
as well as northern Chatham County, giving me a diverse set of experiences in how
transportation effects the daily lives of citizens.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Recruited by current chair Paul Guthrie. I consider Orange County home and feel the need to
contribute my time and energy.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 10/6/2014 10:46:48 AM Date Printed: 10/9/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Claire Millar
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Claire Millar
Name Called:
Home Address: 332 standish drive
Chapel hill NC 27517
Phone (Day): 919 4892763
Phone (Evening): 919 4892763
Phone (Cell):
Email: clairemillar509 @gmail.com
Place of Employment: retired
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence: 1971
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: JPA (Joint Planning Area)
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Board of Social Services
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: Counselor/Teacher: Carolina Friends School
Executive Director: Dispute Settlement Center, Orange County
Director: Work Options for Women
Owner: Cookie Factory, Claire's clothing store
Volunteer Experience: Habitat for Humanity
Dispute Settlement Center
Guardian ad Litem
Bike and Ped Board
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Legal Aid
Education: MSW, Chapel Hill
undergraduate degree in history and english from UND
Other Comments:
I have always enjoyed volunteering my time for good causes! STAFF COMMENTS:
Applied 7/27/2010 for Board of Social Services, Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors
Bureau, Personnel Hearing Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 332 Standish Drive is in
Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction.
This application was current on: 11/20/2013 Date Printed: 12/27/2013
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Page 1 of 2 Brian Rowe
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Brian Rowe
Name Called:
Home Address: 3235 Rigsbee Road N
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-389-2331
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell):
Email: bsrowe67 @aol.com
Place of Employment: Chapel Hill / Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Job Title: Finance Director
Year of OC Residence: 2011
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Work Experience: OE Enterprises, Inc. - Hillsborough, NC; NC Mutual Life Insurance
Company - Durham, NC; Builders Mutual Life Insurance Company - Raleigh, NC
Volunteer Experience: American Red Cross; Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic; Special
Olympics
Education: Bryant College - Smithfield, RI; BS/BA '89 - Concentration in Finance &
Accounting
Other Comments:
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I have recently relocated to Orange County from Wake County and have an interest in
contributing to my community through volunteer opportunities throughout the county.
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied (1/12/2012) for Orange County Emergency
Services Work Group, Orange County Parks and Recreation Council, and Chapel
Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: Rigsbee Road N is
Orange County Jurisdiction, Eno Fire Tax, and Chapel Hill Township.
This application was current on: 10/13/2014 Date Printed: 10/13/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Joy Salyers
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Joy Salyers
Name Called:
Home Address: 1563 Riverside Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-383-6040
Phone (Evening): 919-998-8041
Phone (Cell):
Email: joysalyers @ncfolk.org
Place of Employment: North Carolina Folklife Institute
Job Title: Executive Director
Year of OC Residence: 2009
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Rural Area Resident
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Board Secretary, North Carolina Folklore Society
Children s Education Committee, Watts Street Baptist Church
Member, American Folklore Society, North Carolina Folklore Society
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My master s degree in Folklore from UNC-Chapel Hill affords me a grounding in community-
based aesthetic culture. For the past three years I have directed the North Carolina Folklife
Institute, a statewide nonprofit based in Durham dedicated to preserving and promoting
traditional arts and cultures throughout the state. I have many connections in arts communities
from policy makers and consultants to working artists, community arts activists, and teachers.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to serve my local community and collaborate with others in the arts community. I would
also like to learn more about how decisions about arts and culture are made at the county level
and to contribute to increasing access to and diversity within the arts.
Conflict of Interest:
The only potential conflict of interest would be if my organization was working on a project in
Orange County or with a community partner who was applying for a grant from the Arts
Commission. Because we are a statewide organization, this is a possibility(in which case i
would abstain from that vote etc.) but there are no plans to work in Orange County at this time.
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Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I direct the North Carolina Folklife Institute, whose mission is to preserve and promote the
traditional arts and cultures of the state and connect them with issues of public concern,
including community-based economic development. One of the major tools for such
development is heritage-and culture-based tourism, and the Institute helps communities use
their traditions and unique sense of place to draw visitors.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (08/13/2013) applied for Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1563 Riverside Drive is Hillsborough
Township, Orange County Jurisdiction, R1 Rural Residential Zoning.
This application was current on: 8/6/2014 4:20:08 PM Date Printed: 8/6/2014
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Page 1 of 2 Daniel Siler
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Daniel Siler
Name Called:
Home Address: 108 Ray Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919-597-9447
Phone (Evening): 919-597-9447
Phone (Cell): 919-597-9447
Email: daniel.siler @gmail.com
Place of Employment: Self Employed
Job Title: Strategist
Year of OC Residence: 1999
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I serve as Chair to Carrboro s Recreation and Parks Commission and regularly attend the
Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce s Economic Development and Public Policy
Committee. Chair of the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Commission
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
As mentioned, I Chair the Carrboro Recreation and Parks Commission. Carrboro
Recreation and Parks
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My entire professional career has been dedicated to journalism and public relations/marketing.
As news director of WCHL, I covered news about Orange County extensively. As a strategist
and account executive at first Rivers Agency and now at Glyph Interface, I work with clients
based in the area and am intimately acquainted with the unique values that come with living and
working in our area. I also have a long time hobby of live event production, and have been a part
of the New Media team at UNC Chapel Hill, showcasing the best of Tar Heel athletics.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I count myself lucky to call Orange County home. While I don t want millions of others to try and
move into the county, I would dearly love for them to come visit, see all of the wonderful things
that we have to share, and spend a considerable sum before heading back to their hometowns. I
don t mean to be glib- I honestly believe that it is in our community s interest to pursue tourism
dollars as part of the overall economic development mix. Further, there are times when my
leadership of the Carrboro Rec+Parks commission will help inform decisions that the Visitor s
Bureau must make. The bottom line is that I have professional skills in marketing and public
relations. It will be a privilege to put them to use for the benefit of the Visitor s Bureau.
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Conflict of Interest:
Orange County Parks and Recreation Council
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Extensive use of the parks and facilities that are provided and maintained by the County. I m
active in the Carrboro recreation and parks community.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Serving with Carrboro can only accomplish so much. I would like to work with the County in
order to ensure that the entire County has a variety of resources for people to safely enjoy.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied 03/31/2013) for Chapel Hill/Orange County
Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 108 Ray Road is Chapel Hill Township,
Carrboro Jurisdiction, Carrboro City Limits, CA ETJ.
REAPPLIED: 11/5/2013 for Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation
Commission.
REAPPLIED: 11/22/2013 for Carrboro Recreation & Parks Commissions as he
inadvertantly listed Chapel Hill rather than Carrboro.
Reapplied 12/17/2014 for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau.
Applied for Orange County Parks and Recreation Council 02/06/2015.
This application was current on: 2/6/2015 Date Printed: 2/9/2015
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Page 1 of 2 Mary Stowe
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Mary Stowe
Name Called:
Home Address: 2435 Springview Tr
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-260-8374
Phone (Evening): 919-260-8374
Phone (Cell): 919-260-8374
Email: mary@yarnsetc.com
Place of Employment: Yarns etc...
Job Title: Owner
Year of OC Residence: 1999
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chamber of Commerce - Retail Round Robin
Our Childrens Place, Executive Board - Secretar
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
NC native who loves to share our fine town with visitors. I have a marketing degree and have
owned my own business for 18 years (12 in Chapel Hill). Love to talk about all the things there
are to do in this town with all of my out of town custormers.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Volunteer Experience: Volunteer as a teller for Chapel of the Cross Church- CH
Volunteer in Chapel Hill City Schools in various ways including working at the Thrift shop
Other Comments:
As a business owner and homeowner in Orange County I am interested in the economic
growth of the area. I feel that my experience in the business world will be an asset to this
group. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Economic Development Commission
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on 5/19/08. APPLIED 08/05/2013 FOR CH/CARRBORO VISITORS BUREAU.
ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 2435 Springview TR is Chapel Hill Township, CHPL
jurisdiction. CH TOWN LIMITS.
This application was current on: 8/5/2013 Date Printed: 12/30/2013
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Page 1 of 2 Andrew Strickland
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Andrew Strickland
Name Called:
Home Address: 101 erwin road
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 9199131765
Phone (Evening): 9199334848
Phone (Cell): 9194172003
Email: astrickland @shgltd.com
Place of Employment: Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Since starting in the restaurant business as a dishwasher I have always had a passion for the
hospitality industry. This passion drove me to Johnson &Wales University where I graduated
with a Bachelors€TMs Degree in Hotel Management. While in college and in my professional
career I have been involved with Visitors Bureaus across North Carolina and South Carolina
including Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Pinehurst/Moore County and Orange County.
Each of these bureaus was very different from size, demographics, leadership and involvement
with the community. In each of these I was able to contribute my own expertise and collaborate
on many projects. I feel that this experience and my youthfulness would be a great asset to the
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
While working in Orange County beginning in 2010 1 have been active in participating in Orange
County Visitor Bureau events and bringing new business to Orange County through our
Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill. Now as the General Manager I hope to use this
experience to help advise on new marketing plans, community events, and business plans to
improve the economic activity and quality of life in the community.
Conflict of Interest:
As General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill my role is to create a safe
workplace for my associates, a wonderful stay for my guest, and drive revenues for the hotel. I
do not see this hindering my role on this board.
Supplemental Questions:
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Other Comments:
This application was current on: 9/30/2014 10:55:08 AM Date Printed: 10/17/2014
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Page 1 of 3 Andrew Wood
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Andrew Wood
Name Called:
Home Address: 203 Raleigh St
Chapel Hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 919-791-6005
Phone (Evening): 919-791-6005
Phone (Cell):
Email: andrewwa @live.unc.edu
Place of Employment: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Job Title: Full Time Student
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: ETJ - Chapel Hill
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
II m heavily involved in UNC-CH s student government. I have served the UNC system
and community by advising members of Tom Ross administration on various policy
issues. I also serve as a chair for the Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Outreach
committee of student government. In addition, I sit on a committee that advises UNC-CH
s provost on LGBTQ issues and allocates funding to University departments and
organizations. I attend classes at UNC-CH as a full time student and am a dues-paying
member of the Young Democrats. I serve as an executive assistant to the Senior Adviser
within Student Government and sit on the University s Diversity Awards Committee.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Animal Services Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Having sat on advisory boards in the University setting, I am familiar with the professional policy
making process and funding allocation. I have also served as a chairman for a committee
granting me experience in decision making and preparing me for working in a professional
political atmosphere. I am passionate about animals - being a dog owner myself- and I would
love to serve on a committee that addresses the needs of both animals and the community. My
fresh perspective as a student and UNC-CH in combination with my enthusiasm for animal
awareness would allow me to make a positive impact on the Animal Services Advisory Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
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Chapel Hill Library Board of Trustees
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
My chairmanship within UNC-CH student government and my positions on advisory boards
throughout the University s administration have provided me with the skills necessary to discuss
policy and funding within a professional political setting. As an involved student, I am prepared to
extend the scope my civic duties and contribute positively to the community around me. I began
my university career as an English major, and my love for literature and libraries in general
inspires me to seek involvement on Chapel Hill s Library Board of Trustees. My experiences with
community event and campaign planning have prepared me to serve on such a committee and
to provide a fresh student perspective that may help to create greater connections between the
University and the Town/County. While I may not be majoring in Library Science, I am familiar
with the general civic purpose of a library and would greatly enjoy serving the town of Chapel Hill
and Orange County in a positive manner.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have served on several committees that function to plan events and policies that best serve the
UNC-CH student body. My experiences in strategizing and planning within UNC s student
government as well as my previous involvement with the State s Board of Governors and
General Administration have prepared me to work in a professional political atmosphere. As a
student pursuing a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a specialization in
Graphic Design, I would be able to contribute both a fresh students perspective in regards to
tourism and marketing campaigns and could contribute my talents in anyway possible. I am
passionate about the town of Chapel Hill - not just the University- and my involvement and
connections with the community would contribute positively to the makeup of the visitor s bureau.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
As a lover of the outdoors and fun weekend activities, I understand the true value of parks to a
community. Not only does my passion for parks extend to the physical locations, but I value the
worth that they bring by offering a space to bring neighbors from the same community together
in communal recreation and activities. My experiences serving on UNC-CH s student
government and sitting on advisory boards for the UNC System s policy-making functions, I am
prepared to serve in a professional political atmosphere for deciding on policy issues and
funding allocations. By applying for this position, I hope to provide a connection between the
University and town s park and recreation services as well as provide a fresh student
perspective on any advisory committees.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
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STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (10/01-02/2013) applied for Chapel Hi III Library Board of
Trustees, Chapel Hill/Orange County visitors Bureau, and Chapel Hill Parks and
Recreation Commission, and Animal Services Advisory Board. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 203 Raleigh St., is Chapel Hill Jursidiction, Chapel Hill ETJ, and Chapel
Hill Town Limits.
This application was current on: 10/1/2013 11:48:19 PM Date Printed: 12/31/2013