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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 17, 2019
Action Agenda
Item No. 11-c
SUBJECT: Arts Commission —Appointments and Term Extension
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Recommendations
Recommendation for Extension
Applications for Persons Recommended
Attendance Records
Applicant Interest List
Applications of Persons on the Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider making an appointments and extending a member term to the Arts
Commission.
BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration:
POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
6 Linda At-Large One Year Term 09/30/2020
Williamson Extension
7 Doris Friend At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2022
14 Justin Haslett At-Large First Full Term 09/30/2022
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider making
appointments and a member term extension 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 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
Ms. Rachel Despard
3 First Appointed: 06/18/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 06/18/2019
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2020
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 Vice-Chair 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 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 Chair 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
Mr Justin Haslett
14 First Appointed: 02/19/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/19/2019
Race: white 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 Secretary First Appointed: 04/05/2016
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/19/2019
Race: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022
Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2
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ORANGE COUNTY
ARTS COMMISSION
September 3, 2019
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Donna:
The Orange County Arts Commission Advisory Board has three board members whose terms are expiring
9/30/2019. All three members wish to extend their term on the OCAC board.
These members include:
• Doris Friend: Position#7,second term expiring and one-year extension requested
• Linda Williamson: Position#6,partial term expiring,first full term beginning 10/1/19
• Justin Haslett: Position#14,partial term expiring,first full term beginning 10/1/19
Sincerely,
ODJ__�_
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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ORANGE COUNTY
ARTS COMMISSION
August 22, 2019
Donna Baker
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cameron Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Dear Donna:
At the February 11, 2019,meeting,the Orange County Arts Commission Advisory Board approved the one-year
term extension of Doris Friend (position#7). Her current term expires September 30, 2019; this will allow her
one additional year of service until September 30, 2020.
Ms. Friend is an invaluable member of the executive leadership team of the OCAC. During the 2019-20 fiscal year,
the OCAC will develop a nonprofit arm to better support our programs and projects. Ms. Friend's vast working
knowledge of effective board leadership and governance is essential in this upcoming year as we start this new
chapter.
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 Linda Williamson
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Linda Williamson
Name Called:
Home Address: 7500 Yarborough Rd
Mebane NC 27302
Phone (Day): 919-563-4199
Phone (Evening): 919-563-4199
Phone (Cell): 919-338-9229
Email: gaboots@mebtel.net
Place of Employment: Aetna
Job Title: Business Project Program Manager
Year of OC Residence: 1996
Township of Residence: Cheeks
Zone of Residence: County
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
I have had limited community activities due to my career and family obligations. However,
I am motivated now to start a more active role in our community. I participate in my son s
school, Voyager Academy - the PTO and Friends of the Arts.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
none
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have lived in Orange County for the last 20 years and before that lived in Hillsborough from 5th
grade through my college years at UNC-Chapel Hill. I was very involved in the theatre during this
time. I attended the University of Cincinnati and obtained a Masters in Arts Administration. I
worked for several regional theater companies in management positions. I have not been
involved in the arts for quite a while other than as an audience member, but I would like to be
involved again.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
My expertise is with the management of business projects and strategic initiatives. I d like to
bring that knowledge together with my love of the arts to serve on this commission. I have lived
most of my life in Orange County and I m very interested in seeing the arts grow and stay strong
even with the political climate that will make it more difficult.
Conflict of Interest:
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Page 2 of 2 Linda Williamson
Mebane Board of Adjustment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have lived in the Orange County area of Mebane for 20 years after my husband and I bought
our home. I have a Masters of Business degree and a Masters of Arts degree in Arts
Management. I grew up in Hillsborough from the 5th grade through my college years at UNC
Chapel Hill. The fact that I ve not been in the building/develoopment sector will allow me to bring
an objective voice to this board and the hearing of special requests/zoning exceptions.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I think it is very important for Orange County to be represented in the activities undertaken by
Mebane and to join with Mebane to grow this area effectively and responsibly. This area is very
desirable for business and residents and we need to make sure development is done equitably
and with our common purpose.
Conflict of Interest:
Mebane Planning Board
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I have lived in the Orange County area of Mebane for 20 years after my husband and I bought
our home. I have a Masters of Business degree and a Masters of Arts degree in Arts
Management. I grew up in Hillsborough from the 5th grade through my college years at UNC
Chapel Hill.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I think it is very important for Orange County to be represented in the activities undertaken by
Mebane and to join with Mebane to grow this area effectively and responsibly. This area is very
desirable for business and residents and we need to make sure development is done equitably
and with our common purpose.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 4/28/2017 11:12:11 AM Date Printed: 5/1/2017
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Page 1 of 1 Doris A. Friend
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ms. Doris A. Friend
Name Called:
Home Address: 5812 Dodson's Crossroads
Hillsborough NC 27278
Phone (Day): 919-968-1013
Phone (Evening):
Phone (Cell): 919-302=1731
Email: dfriend3@bellsouth.net
Place of Employment: Retired
Job Title:
Year of OC Residence: 1994
Township of Residence: Bingham
Zone of Residence: Agricultural Residential
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Caucasian
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Deep Dish Theater - Board Member
Compass Center for Women and Families - Board Vice-Chair
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Boards/Commissions applied for:
Supplemental Questions:
Other Comments:
STAFF COMMENST: Applied (09/22/2013) for Arts Commission. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 5812 Dodson's Crossroads is Bingham Township, Orange County
Jurisdiction and Agricultural Residential Zoning.
This application was current on: 9/22/2013 Date Printed: 12/31/2013
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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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Page 2 of 2 Justin Haslett
This application was current on: 12/17/2018 12:47:49 PM Date Printed: 12/17/2018
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BOCC Attendance Report For The Arts Commission
Appointment
Aug /2018 —Aug/2019
Member Appointed Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Linda Williamson 12/04/2017 P P P P P A P P P P P P P
Doris Friend 11/19/2013 P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Justin Haslett 02/19/2019 P P P P A E
P: Present E: Excused A:Absent *:NoMeetin
Current through—August 2019
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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
Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Date Applied: 08/26/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Asian American Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
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:
Ms. Heather Lewis Date Applied: 08/26/2019
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits
Also Serves On:
Ryan Phillips Date Applied: 02/25/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits
Also Serves On:
Drew Remaley Date Applied: 03/01/2019
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Lim
Also Serves On:
Arthur Sprinczeles Date Applied: 03/05/2019
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: white Res.Eligibility: County
Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Mr. Nicholas Volant Date Applied: 02/28/2019
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: white Res.Eligibility: Carrboro JPA
Also Serves On:
Friday,September 06,2019 Page 1 of 1
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Page 1 of 2 Lili Engelhardt
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Mrs. Lili Engelhardt
Name Called:
Home Address: 303 Lake Hogan Farm Road
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 919 923 2844
Phone (Evening): 919 338 2580
Phone (Cell): 919 923 2844
Email: lili@engelhardt.com
Place of Employment: frolyk
Job Title: CEO
Year of OC Residence: 2009
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Sex: Female
Ethnic Background: Asian American
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
With the effort required to launch our new business, I have been forced to curtail my
community and organizational work. That being said, community involvement has always
been core to my values. Some of my past work includes:
2017 - Published Down syndrome portrait book as fundraiser for Anna s Angels, Gigi s
Playhouse, and the Triangle Down Syndrome Network
2015 - 2017 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Leadership Team
2015 - 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle - Board of Directors
2011-21017 - Lili Engelhardt Fine Art donated over $750,000 of goods and services to
local non profits
2001 - NY City Partnership and ReSTART Central - Helped companies affected by 9/11
recover and helped allocate grant money to affected businesses
2001 - Helped create This is New York, a photography book that chronicled the rise and
fall of the Twin Towers.
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:
I have an MBA and strong analytical skills that can be used in analyzing proposals and
evaluating marketing plans.
I have traveled throughout the world extensively, lived /worked in several countries as well as
cities throughout the US, and have many points of reference for what different travelers are
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Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt
looking for and may appreciate/remember.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I want to get involved in the community and help continue to make it a desirable destination and
look for ways to grow its appeal even more.
The work that I am doing with frolyk ties in closely with the goal of the Orange County Visitor s
bureau to bring people to Orange County and to show them what an amazing place it is.
Conflict of Interest:
Economic Development Advisory Board (REQUIRES DISCLOSURE STATEMENT)
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I hold an MBA and a BA in applied mathematics and economics. This plus my experience in
investment banking, technology market development and strategic planning have given me a
strong background in business analysis. I have worked in companies of many different sizes
from large corporations and mid sized companies to small companies and ground floor
startups. Having run startups in Orange County, I have a strong understanding of the issues
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get involved to help small businesses flourish in Orange County.
Conflict of Interest:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I ran a successful portrait studio for six years in Chapel Hill. I understand what it is like to work
in the art world in Orange County.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I am a strong believer in the arts and the importance of the arts in the community and in
education.
I come from a family of artists (oil painter and sculptor, musicians)and art has been
fundamental to how I see the world.
It is important to me to see the arts flourish in a world where they often get left behind.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 8/26/2019 Date Printed: 8/27/2019
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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: Carrboro City Limits
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
a€¢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: 8/26/2019 Date Printed: 8/26/2019
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Page 1 of 2 Ryan Phillips
Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Ryan Phillips
Name Called:
Home Address: 1100 West NC Highway 54 Bypass #38B
Chapel Hill NC 27516
Phone (Day): 9103153373
Phone (Evening): 9103153373
Phone (Cell): 9103153373
Email: rpphilli@ncsu.edu
Place of Employment: UNC School of Medicine
Job Title: Accounting Technician
Year of OC Residence: 2019
Township of Residence: Chapel Hill
Zone of Residence:
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Not currently involved with any local organizations. Moved back to the Triangle from
Charlotte, where I was involved with the food bank, Habitat for Humanity and the
production team for Elevation Church s Uptown campus. Started working at UNC in
October and am seeking ways to get involved in Orange County.
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 an optimist and believe in humanity and its ability to learn from mistakes, improve, and
move forward together. I ve always realized how fortunate I am in life and have sought to help
those less fortunate than myself. I have served on mission trips to help the disadvantaged in St.
Louis, Cincinnati, and Choluteca (Honduras). For my Eagle Scout project, I collected over
13,000 books for donation to village schools via Books For Africa, and at my high school
graduation, I received the Great Citizen Award for my class. During my time at NC State, I
served as a volunteer income tax assistant to help people in the community file their taxes for
free. I also organized the Financial Literacy Month program for University Wellness, ensuring
students had access to financial resources that aren t offered in the classroom. Lastly, I served
as a Student Network Group Mentor for the Poole College of Management to coordinate
incoming students professional development and promote diversity awareness.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I have collaborated with individuals of many different backgrounds and I always find it fascinating
to learn about other people and their life story. It pains me to hear when others are hurt
physically or emotionally simply for being themselves. I always treat others with respect and
compassion and want to help prevent and/or eliminate bias and discrimination in Orange
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County, so that we can serve as a model for other communities around the state, nation, and
world. Change in attitudes can be difficult to obtain, but I want to help promote dialogue to build
common ground and remove divisions by focusing on the values that make us all human. I want
to help ensure that fear, isolation, and intolerance have no place in our community and that in
their void are only love, connection, and compassion to bring us together.
Conflict of Interest:
Commission for the Environment
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I initially started college as a meteorology major before switching to business administration, and
learned in courses about how human behavior can affect the environment and climate. Before
college, I was a member of the NC SAVE club at my school, which enacted recycling on campus
and raised funds to protect the rainforest via the Rainforest Trust. For my Eagle Scout project, I
collected over 13,000 books for reuse in schools by Books for Africa. About 1,500 books were
not in great enough condition for donation, but were recycled with the help of Habitat for
Humanity.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I began working in Orange County in October and want to serve on this board to help ensure
environmental protection of this beautiful area and to champion environmental stewardship in
the Orange County community. I am highly interested in this topic and would work to research
and create innovative environmental ideas and goals for the county to ensure a healthy
environment for the current and future generations.
Conflict of Interest:
Arts Commission
Background, education and experience relevant to this board:
I obtained a minor in journalism while attending NC State and have experience in journalistic
writing for the Flyers Focus newspaper at Sandhills Community College and video/radio
presentation for the Broadcast Meteorology Club at NC State. Last year, while I lived in
Charlotte, I served on the production crew for Elevation Church s uptown campus. I also have a
personal interest in music and am teaching myself piano and guitar. In school, I played the violin
and trumpet (marching band) performed in musicals, and sang in youth choir.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
The arts are like the petals of a flower. STEM careers are important to making society run,just
like the stem of a flower is important in helping it stand upright. The petals add beauty to a
flower,just like the arts and culture add beauty to a community and society as a whole. The arts
enrich the lives of so many people and are an important staple in providing a community with its
own unique appeal. I want to serve on this board to help support the arts of Orange County
through existing ideas and to introduce new strategies for continued growth.
Conflict of Interest:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 2/25/2019 11:27:25 PM Date Printed: 2/27/2019
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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: Hillsborough Town Limits
Sex: Male
Ethnic Background: white
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: 3/1/2019 Date Printed: 3/1/2019
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Volunteer Application
Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
Name: Arthur Sprinczeles
Name Called:
Home Address: 610 Churton Grove Blvd
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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:
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:
Supplemental Questions:
Boards/Commissions appointments:
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Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Application Date: 7/23/2018
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:
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: 3/5/2019 Date Printed: 3/7/2019
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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: 2/28/2019 Date Printed: 2/28/2019