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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: February 19, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-b
SUBJECT: Arts Commission - Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendation
Application for Person Recommended
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointment to the Arts Commission.
BACKGROUND: The following information is for Board consideration:
POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
14 Justin Haslett At-Large Partial Term 09/30/2019
NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain:
None
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 Contact Person:Katie Murray
Meeting Place: Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Description: <div>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 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:<a
href="http://www.artsorange.org/">http://www.artsorange.org/</a></div>
Marcela Slade
1 First Appointed: 12/04/2017
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/08/2018
Race: Other Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Tim Hoke
2 Chair First Appointed: 09/16/2014
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/08/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Evan Linett
3 First Appointed: 09/20/2018
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/20/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2020
Special Repr: UNC Student Representative Number of Terms:
Daniel Mayer
4 First Appointed: 09/06/2016
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/31/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2020
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Tinka Jordy
5 First Appointed: 09/16/2014
Sex: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 03/21/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2020
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Linda Williamson
6 First Appointed: 12/04/2017
Sex: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 12/04/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2019
Special Repr: Number of Terms:
Doris A. Friend
7 Secretary First Appointed: 11/19/2013
Sex: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 09/06/2016
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2019
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Katie Murray
Meeting Place: Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Bronwyn Merritt
8 First Appointed: 09/16/2014
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/08/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Chris Kubica
9 Vice-Chair First Appointed: 06/20/2017
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/20/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2020
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Mr. Marlon Torres
10 First Appointed: 12/04/2017
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/04/2017
Race: Hispanic Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2020
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Ashley Nissler
11 First Appointed: 04/23/2013
Sex: Female Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/17/2017
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2020
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
Anita Mills
12 First Appointed: 03/21/2017
Sex: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 03/08/2018
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Mr. Frederick Joiner
13 First Appointed: 02/06/2018
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/06/2018
Race: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
14 First Appointed:
Sex: Township: Current Appointment:
Race: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2019
Special Repr: Number of Terms:
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Board and Commission Members
And Vacant Positions
Arts Commission
Meeting Times: 6:00 pm second Monday of each month Contact Person:Katie Murray
Meeting Place: Alternating Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Positions: 15 Length:3 years Terms: 2
Delia Keefe
15 First Appointed: 04/05/2016
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 04/05/2016
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2019
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1
Tuesday,January 22,2019 Page 3
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ORANGE COUNTY
ARTS COMMISSION
January 16, 2019
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough,NC 27278
Dear Donna:
At the January 14, 2019,meeting,the Orange County Arts Commission Advisory Board approved the appointment
of Justin Haslett to Position#14.This is a partial term that expires 9/30/2019.
Mr. Haslett is the director of development for Playmakers Reparatory Company at UNC-Chapel Hill,chair of the
Chapel Hill Cultural Arts Commission,and a member of the Carrboro Arts Committee. His role as liaison between
these entities will be invaluable as continue to utilize community partnerships to strengthen our arts community.
Sincerely,
Katie Murray
Arts Commission Director
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
200 South Cameron Street I Hillsborough,NC 27278
919.245.2335 1 www.artsorange.org I arts@orangecountync.gov
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Page 1 of 2 Justin Haslett
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr Justin Haslett
Name Called:
Home Address: 1201 CYPRESS RD
CHAPEL HILL NC 27517
Phone (Day): 6199727974
Phone (Evening): 6199727974
Phone (Cell): 6199727974
Email: HASLETTJ@EMAIL.UNC.EDU
Place of Employment: Playmakers Repertory Company
Job Title: Managing Director
Year of OC Residence: 2016
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Chair Chapel Hill Cultural Arts Commission
Member Carrboro Arts Council
Member Varsity Theater Task Force
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
MFA in Theater Management from Yale University School of Drama.
15 years experience producing award winning regional theater.
Chair of the Chapel Hill Cultural Arts Commission
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to work with Orange County leadership and the board of the OC Arts Commission to
significantly raise the visibility and celebration of the arts in Chapel Hill and Orange County.
Conflict of Interest:
I am the Managing Director of PlayMakers Repertory Company, a LORT theater in residence at
UNC Chapel Hill.
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 12/17/2018 12:47:49 PM Date Printed: 12/17/2018
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Katie Murray
Arts Commission Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Anne Anthony Date Applied: 02/15/2017
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Bartholomew Barker Date Applied: 02/28/2018
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough ETJ
Also Serves On:
Caitlin Gallagher Date Applied: 02/28/2018
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr Justin Haslett Date Applied: 12/17/2018
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Ms. Heather Lewis Date Applied: 02/28/2018
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Mr. Babatola Oguntoyinbo Date Applied: 02/26/2018
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: African American Res.Eligibility:
Also Serves On:
Also Serves On:
Also Serves On:
Tuesday,January 22,2019 Page 1 of 2
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Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name
Contact Person: Katie Murray
Arts Commission Contact Phone: 919-245-2335
Drew Remaley Date Applied: 02/28/2018
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim
Also Serves On:
Michael Snipes Date Applied: 02/20/2017
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: white Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On:
Arthur Sprinczeles Date Applied: 07/23/2018
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: white Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Mr. Nicholas Volant Date Applied: 03/01/2018
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro JPA
Also Serves On:
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Page 1 of 2 Anne Anthony
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Anne Anthony
Name Called:
Home Address: 106 Suffolk Place
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 4014972945
Phone (Evening): 4014972945
Phone (Cell): 4014972945
Email: anthonyannemarie@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Self Employed
Job Title: Writer
Year of OC Residence: 2013
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I am a member of the North Carolina Writers Network.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
After receiving my masters in social work, I was employed with United Way of Central Maryland
where I was responsible for reviewing funding applications from non-profit organizations. I am
also familiar with the grant process while working or volunteering for other non-profit
organizations like Associated Catholic Charities, Carrie Murray Outdoor Education Center, and
various community mental health centers. I left the field of social work to earn my Masters in
Professional Writing degree at Carnegie Mellon University. I was hired by the School of
Computer Science to further develop their Distance Education Program to Masters-level
software engineers. I launch joint professional workshops.
The past seven years I ve worked primarily as a writer and photography, turning an avocation
into a vocation and have become active in the arts community in the Triangle Area.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The arts community will be facing a difficult four years under this new administration and I d like
to be part of ensuring that the arts do not go away.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
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Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/15/2017 1:47:51 PM Date Printed: 2/16/2017
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Page 1 of 2 Bartholomew Barker
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Bartholomew Barker
Name Called:
Home Address: 135 Thomas Burke Drive
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 9192659488
Phone (Evening): 9192659488
Phone (Cell): 9192659488
Email: bart.barker@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Sports Endeavors, Inc.
Job Title: Programmer
Year of OC Residence: 2007
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Living Poetry, co-organizer
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Since 2010, 1 ve been a co-organizer of Living Poetry, the Triangle s largest collection of poets
and poetry readers. I run monthly workshops and host the occasional open mic.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
To help promote poetry.
Conflict of Interest:
I m an active poet, looking to promote and sell my own work too.
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool
Application Date: 4/10/2016
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Involved in dog rescue from 2000-2009.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
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Page 2 of 2 Bartholomew Barker
I want to help improve the lives of all animals in the county, including humans.
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/28/2018 Date Printed: 2/28/2018
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Page 1 of 2 Caitlin Gallagher
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Caitlin Gallagher
Name Called:
Home Address: 107A Hanna St
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 9192595186
Phone (Evening): 9192595186
Phone (Cell): 9192595186
Email: crgallagher3@mail.fhsu.edu
Place of Employment: G4S Secure Solutions
Job Title: Patient Support Specialist
Year of OC Residence: 2017
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Triangle Represent Us - member of the leadership committee, Logistics Coordinator.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None -just moved to the area!
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have been a freelance musician and music instructor since 1999. 1 studies music performance
and education in college and have conducted ensembles, taught lessons, and performed for
volunteer and professional organizations.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I believe that is crucial that we continue to promote the arts for the betterment of our
community. Opportunities should be available for the enjoyment of all age groups.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Caitlin Gallagher
Board of Social Services
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse industry since 2009. My experience
includes working with the mentally ill, substance abusers, and those with developmental and
intellectual disabilities on an inpatient and outpatient basis. I specialize in case management
and, even on a voluntary basis, have assisted individuals with attaining resources to better
themselves.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am a believer that most individuals can successfully live in their communities, despite
disabilities, if they are tied into the proper resources. I work hard to promote individual
betterment. I know I can be a vessel of
empowerment and leadership in this community.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/28/2018 Date Printed: 2/28/2018
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Page 1 of 2 Heather Lewis
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Heather Lewis
Name Called:
Home Address: 121 Westview Dr. #28
Carrboro NC 27510
Phone (Day): 919-966-1929
Phone (Evening): 619-517-8539
Phone (Cell): 619-517-8539
Email: hlewis22@unc.edu
Place of Employment: UNC Chapel Hill
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Arts Commission Board Member, Town of Carrboro
Chapel Hill / Carrboro School District Leader, NC PTA Reflections Art Program
UNC Employee Forum Delegate, Division 5, Administrative Support Workers, Health
Affairs
UNC Community Service Committee
UNC Communications Committee
Girl Scout Troop Leader Troop #422
Carrboro Elementary Advocacy Chair
Carrboro Elementary Room Parent
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
N/A
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
2006
Master of Fine Art in Photographic Imaging
a€¢GPA 3.6 on a 4.0 scale
Thesis Title: a€cePost Memorya€❑
2003 Art Institute of Atlanta
Associates of Art in Photographic Imaging
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Page 2 of 2 Heather Lewis
a€¢GPA 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
2000 East Carolina University
Bachelor of Art in Metal Design
5€¢GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I enjoy the community involvement, especially with a focus on the arts.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 10/25/2017 3:16:09 PM Date Printed: 10/25/2017
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Page 1 of 2 Babatola Oguntoyinbo
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Babatola Oguntoyinbo
Name Called:
Home Address: 633 edisto court
chapel hill NC 27514
Phone (Day): 9196224176
Phone (Evening): 9196224176
Phone (Cell): 9196224176
Email: tola@narratormedia.com
Place of Employment: Narrator Media LLC
Job Title: Consultant
Year of OC Residence: 1992
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: African American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I m currently on the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce for a 1-year
appointment.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I ve been an artist(painter)for about 25 years. A couple of murals I painted years ago are still
around Chapel Hill. I m also a web developer and have worked on a few projects aimed at the
arts. I worked/volunteered with the Cary Visual Arts organization and their outdoor sculpture
program for about 3 years - adding some web-based interactivity to the program.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I m a long-time painter in the area and would like to help other artists in the area who are trying
to grow and keep creating work.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/26/2018 11:30:11 AM Date Printed: 2/28/2018
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Page 1 of 1 Drew Remaley
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Drew Remaley
Name Called:
Home Address: 405 West Queen St.
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-422-7574
Phone (Evening): 9194227574
Phone (Cell): 919-422-7574
Email: drewshousenc@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Remaley Construction Co. Inc.
Job Title: President
Year of OC Residence: 2012
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
None
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Designing architecture and creating art for fifty years
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Love of art and expression
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/17/2017 1:24:03 PM Date Printed: 2/28/2017
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Page 1 of 1 Michael Snipes
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Michael Snipes
Name Called:
Home Address: 908 Split Rail Lane
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 9195998171
Phone (Evening): 9195998171
Phone (Cell): 9195998171
Email: msnipes@Pheinc.com
Place of Employment: PHE INC
Job Title: Social Media Manager/Visual Librarian
Year of OC Residence: 2008
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Social Media director for WHUP fm in Hillsborough.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
For years volunteered at the Carolina Theater in Durham pre-Internet/p re-Face book getting the
word out about their programming. I am also the social media director at WHUP fm in
Hillsborough getting the word out and answering questions about our mission and programming.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I love and am a part of the arts community in Orange county.) enjoy getting the word out and
helping people get the right information about what is going on with the arts in our area. I live for
the challenge of problem-solving.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/20/2017 8:07:10 AM Date Printed: 2/20/2017
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Page 1 of 2 Arthur Sprinczeles
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Arthur Sprinczeles
Name Called:
Home Address: 610 Churton Grove Blvd
22
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-452-2757
Phone (Evening): 919-241-3531
Phone (Cell): 919-452-2757
Email: arthur.sprinczeles@gmail.com
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title: Retired
Year of OC Residence: 2006
Township of Residence: Hillsborough
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I was a board member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. I termed out over a
year and a half ago. I sit on the Hillsborough Sewer & Water Board. I m co chair on the
board. I also sat on the Hillsborough Orange County Chamber board.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Animal Services Advisory Board
The Affordable Housing Board
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
Past Member
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I enjoyed being a past member of this board
Conflict of Interest:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have lived around the arts my whole life. My dad was a professional artist. My sister went to
F.I.T and was a fashion designer.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have a great appreciation for it.
Conflict of Interest:
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Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Work Experience: Worked for Rotor Rooter Corp. from 1981 to 2001 1 was the Industrial
Manager for them
Syosset Ford NY Sales / Service Writer Master Certified from 2001 to 2006
Coffee News of Orange County 2007 to 2010 Owner
Volunteer Experience: Member of Hillsborough Rotary Club
Board Member Hillsborough Chamber
Education: SUNY Farmingdale NY
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (05/19/2011 applied for Animal Services Board, Orange
Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors, and Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
ADDDRESS VERIFICATION: 610 Churton Grove Blvd. is Orange County Jurisdiction
and Hillsborough Township. UPDATED APPLICATION FOR OWASA BOARD
04/20/2012.
New application submitted 01/07/2014.
This application was current on: 3/26/2018 Date Printed: 3/26/2018
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Page 1 of 2 Nicholas Volant
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mr. Nicholas Volant
Name Called:
Home Address: 213 Homestead Rd.
chapel hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9193389898
Phone (Evening): 9193389898
Phone (Cell): 9193389898
Email: irnick@outlook.com
Place of Employment: Microsoft Store
Job Title: Consumer Services Advisor
Year of OC Residence: 2014
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro JPA
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
-Extra-Life: Member since 2014, taking donations to benefit Duke Children s Hospital
during live-stream events.
-Arunah Hill Natural Science Center in Cummington, Massachusetts
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
None Currently, applying for ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I attended and Graduated Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelors in Graphic
Design, minor in Photography. I have had experience in portrait, landscape and urban
photography as well as oil painting and drawing in various media.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get more involved in the community in which I call home, and I would like to learn
more about the way the Arts Commission can provide a positive impact in the daily lives of
Orange County citizens and visitors firsthand.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
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This application was current on: 3/1/2018 Date Printed: 3/1/2018