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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 21 , 2016
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, 919-245-2130
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
Interest List (Public Service
Announcement has been submitted)
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Arts Commission.
BACKGROUND: The following appointments are for Board consideration:
• Appointment to a first full term (position #1) At-Large for Jen Rogers 03/31/2018.
POSITION NO. NAME SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE EXPIRATION DATE
1 Jen Rogers At-Large 03/31/2018
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
• None
* There are no additional applicants for the Arts Commission. A Public Service
Announcement has been sent out.
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 an
appointment to the Arts Commission.
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm 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:
1 Evening Phone: Race: Current Appointment:
FAX: Township: Expiration: 03/31/2018
E-mail: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Mr. Tim Hoke Day Phone:9193837426 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/16/2014
2 Chair Evening Phone:9194893547 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/07/2015
100 Ironwood Place FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:tim @hnva.us Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Ms. Jennifer Shelton Day Phone:919-304-6557 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/06/2015
3 Evening Phone:919-304-6557 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/06/2015
5705 Field Court FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2017
Mebane NC 27302 E-mail:ishelton @email.unc.edu 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
4 Evening Phone:919-270-1899 Race:African American Current Appointment: 03/18/2014
605 Jones Ferry Rd.,Apt.TT-10. FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2017
Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:G Lloyd007 @msn.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2
Special Repr:
Ms Tinka Jordy Day Phone:919 757 2181 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/16/2014
5 Evening Phone:919 757 2181 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/16/2014
1902 Borland Rd FAX: Township: Bingham Expiration: 03/31/2017
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:tinkajordy@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm 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. Lynne Albert Day Phone:919-969-5549 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/22/2015
6 Evening Phone:919-969-5549 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 01/22/2015
2700 Forest Creek Road FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:lynnetalbert@hotmail.com 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
7 Evening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/19/2013
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:
Ms. Bronwyn Merritt Day Phone:919-923-1058 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/16/2014
8 Evening Phone:919-967-1486 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/07/2015
113 Creekview Circle FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2018
Carrboro NC 27510 E-mail:Bronwyn @BronwynMerritt.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Ms. Joy Salyers Day Phone:919-383-6040 Sex: Female First Appointed: 09/16/2014
9 Evening Phone:919-998-8041 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/16/2014
1563 Riverside Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2017
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:joysalyers @ncfolk.org Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Mrs. Andrea Riley Day Phone:919-644-2604 Sex: Female First Appointed: 10/06/2015
10 Evening Phone:919-644-2604 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 10/06/2015
1204 Brookhollow Road FAX: Township: Cheeks Expiration: 03/31/2017
Efland NC 27243 E-mail:ateuteriley44 @gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm 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. Ashley Nissler Day Phone:919-245-3695 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/23/2013
Evening vening Phone: Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/18/2014
2313 Woodbury Drive FAX: Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 03/31/2017
Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail:ranissler@mindspring.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Mr. Ian Bowater Day Phone:9192405839 Sex: Male First Appointed: 01/22/2015
12 Evening Phone:9192405839 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/07/2015
125 Windsor Circle FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail:ianbowater7@gmail.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms:
Special Repr:
Kim Roberts Day Phone:919-240-7994 Sex: Female First Appointed: 01/22/2015
13 Secretary Evening Phone:919-240-7994 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 04/07/2015
908 Grove Street FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 03/31/2018
Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail:kimcusic @aol.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1
Special Repr:
Dr. Scott Van Manen Day Phone:919-237-2796 Sex: Male First Appointed: 09/16/2014
14 Vice-Chair Evening Phone:919-237-2796 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 09/16/2014
300 Orchard Ln FAX: Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 09/30/2016
Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail:sfvanmanen @gmail.com 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
15 Evening Phone:919-942-3398 Race:Caucasian Current Appointment: 06/18/2013
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:
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Thom Freeman
From: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:46 AM
To: Thom Freeman
Subject: RE: Orange County Volunteer Application
Importance: High
Hi Thom,
At the Arts Commission's board meeting last night (12/14/15), they voted to suggest Volunteer Applicant Jen Rogers to
the BOCC to fill our 1 current open seat.
Please let me know when this item will be on the BOCC's meeting agenda for possible appointment. Thanks so much!
Martha
From: Thom Freeman
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 3:48 PM
To: ilrogers29 0gmail.com
Cc: Martha Shannon - Orange County Arts Commission; Donna Baker
Subject: Orange County Volunteer Application
Ms. Rogers,
We have received your application to serve on the Art Commission. By copy of this e-mail I am notifying Martha
Shannon of your interest in serving.
Although you have not yet been appointed to serve as a volunteer for this Board, your willingness to volunteer your time
is very much appreciated. Your name will be kept on the interest list for this Board for two (2)years and will be
considered as openings occur. Appointments are made to various boards monthly. You will be notified if appointed. If
you are not initially appointed to a board for which you have applied, your application will be resubmitted automatically
until such time that you are appointed, or your application expires (2 years). There is a 75%attendance requirement for
all advisory board members that must be adhered to in order to maintain membership.
You may also check our web site at orangecountync.gov/boards/apply.asp under"Volunteer Boards" and "Vacancies on
Advisory Boards and Commissions"for a listing of advisory boards and commissions of the Orange County Board of
Commissioners and any new vacancies that may occur.
Again, thank you for your application.
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
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tfreeman @orangecountync.gov
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Page 1 of 1 Jen Rogers
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Jen Rogers
Name Called:
Home Address: 601 W. Rosemary St, Apt 802
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9199622489
Phone (Evening): 2022132815
Phone (Cell): 2022132815
Email: jlrogers29 @gmail.com
Place of Employment: PlayMakers Repertory Company
Job Title: General Manager
Year of OC Residence: 2015
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Member of Theater Communications Group, Performance Arts Alliance. Volunteer at the
Triangle Radio Reading Service.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
I have not worked on an Orange County Advisory board, but would love to work on the
Orange County Arts Commission.
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked in the arts for my entire career and feel that I could bring a new perspective to the
arts community as I have just moved to the area.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
While the focus of my career has been the making of art, I also feel that advocating/supporting
local art is very important and I feel that I can contribute to the field in an expanded way in the
local community.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 11/19/2015 12:35:57 PM Date Printed: 11/19/2015
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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. Jen Rogers Day Phone: 9199622489 Sex: Female
601 W.Rosemary St,Apt 802 Evening Phone: 2022132815 Race: Caucasian
Chapel Hill NC 27516 Cell Phone: 2022132815 Township: Chapel Hill
E-mail: jlrogers29 @gmail.com Res.Eligibility:
Date Applied: 11/19/2015
Skills: Also Serves On:
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