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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-11-2020 Item 7 - Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau - Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 11, 2020 Action Agenda Item No. 7 SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau - Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Membership Roster Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Recommendations Applications for Persons Recommended Attendance Record Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration: POSITION NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION NO. REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM 6 Kayla NC High School First Full Term 12/31/2022 Dempsey Athletic Association 7 Mark Bell Town of Second Full Term 12/31/2022 Hillsborough Board of Commissioners 9 Lydia Lavelle Carrboro Town Second Full Term 12/31/2022 Council 13 Anita "Spring" Economic First Full Term 12/31/2022 Council Development Staff — Town of Carrboro NOTE - If the individuals listed above are appointed, the following vacancies remain: POSITION POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION NO. DESIGNATION DATE 10 Alliance/Hist. 12/31/2022 This position has been vacant since Hillsborough 12/31/2019. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with appointment discussion. 2 SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: 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 discuss appointments to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau. 3 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Leslie Wilcox Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4328 Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Description: All members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The Visitors Bureau is charged with developing and coordinating visitor services in Orange County. It also implements marketing programs that will enhance the economic activity and quality of life in the community. Ms. Pam Hemminger 1 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council Number of Terms: 1 Dixon Pitt 2 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Comm Number of Terms: David Brooks 3 First Appointed: 12/12/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Cedar Grove Current Appointment: 12/12/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Number of Terms: 1 Mrs. Tanya Moore 4 First Appointed: 01/22/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 01/22/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: UNC-Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 1 Anthony Carey 5 Chair First Appointed: 05/16/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Alamance County Current Appointment: 12/12/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Advisory Board- Number of Terms: 1 Kayla Dempsey 6 First Appointed: 02/07/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/07/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2019 Age Range: Special Repr: NC High School Athletic Association Number of Terms: Tuesday,January 21,2020 Page 1 4 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Leslie Wilcox Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4328 Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Mark Bell 7 First Appointed: 02/16/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 05/16/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Expiration: 12/31/2019 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commiss Number of Terms: 1 Mr Sam Vadgama 8 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019 Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 1 Ms. Lydia Lavelle 9 First Appointed: 05/16/2017 Gender Identity: Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2017 Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2019 Age Range: Special Repr: Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 10 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough Number of Terms: Mark Sherburne 11 First Appointed: 02/16/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 01/22/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 2 Tim Hoke 12 First Appointed: 04/25/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/12/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: O.C.Arts Commission Number of Terms: 1 Tuesday,January 21,2020 Page 2 5 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 am third Wed.,monthly,no meeting in July/December Contact Person:Leslie Wilcox Meeting Place: location varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4328 Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Anita "Spring" Council 13 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 12/31/2019 Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Number of Terms: Annette Stone Lafferty 14 First Appointed: 04/23/2013 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/16/2017 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Number of Terms: 2 Mr. Matt Gladdek 15 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 09/17/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff Number of Terms: Libbie Hough 16 First Appointed: 03/08/2018 Gender Identity: Female Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 01/22/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Jamezetta Bedford 17 First Appointed: 12/10/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/10/2019 Ethnic Background: white Resid/Spec Req: Expiration: 12/31/2020 Age Range: Special Repr: County Commissioner Number of Terms: Tuesday,January 21,2020 Page 3 6 CHAPEL HILL 69AHMl ODUNTY YISITJRS HURNALP Date: January 15, 2020 To: Orange County's Clerk Office c/o Thom Freeman From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau RE: Advisory Board Members serving second term On behalf of the advisory board for the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, please let this letter serve as notice that board members, Kayla Dempsey, representing North Carolina High School Athletic Association, Mark Bell, representing Town of Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, and Lydia Lavelle, representing Carrboro Town Council, will serve on the Visitors Bureau for the second term allotted to them by the Board of County Commissioners. Kayla, Mark, and Lydia continue to be assets to the tourism industry in Orange County and update the board on business matters related to tourism and their respective organizations. They regularly attend meetings and are strong contributors to the business at hand. In 2019, tourism generated $208 million for Orange County and we remain grateful for contributions such as those by Kayla, Mark, and Lydia. Thank you for your support of tourism in Orange County and for helping this industry thrive. Laurie Paolicelli Executive Director Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 1 501 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Phone: 919.245.4320 Toll-Free: 888.968.2060 1 www.VisitChapelHill.org 7 zzay", _ OF!ANr.Z ODUNTY':isi r�ku OV47 AL Date: January 15, 2020 To: Orange County's Clerk Office c/o Thom Freeman From: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau RE: Reappointment of Spring Council to Visitors Bureau Advisory Board The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau met on January 15, 2020 for its regular business meeting. The nominating committee, consisting of Commissioner Penny Rich, Chair, Anthony Carey, Vice Chair, Mark Sherburne brought forth a nomination for Ms. Spring Council to hold the open Ex-officio Town of Chapel Hill, Economic Development staff seat on the Visitors Bureau Board. The board voted unanimously to elect Spring to the board, pending the approval of the BOCC. Since September 2019, she has completed an uncompleted term and the board would like to appoint her to her first full term in this seat. Ms. Council is an Orange County resident and business owner in Chapel Hill. Her application is current with the Clerk's office. We are confident she will be a welcome addition to this board. Thank you! Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 1 501 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Phone: 919.245.4320 Toll-Free: 888.968.2060 1 www.VisitChapelHill.org 8 Page 1 of 1 Kayla Austin Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Kayla Dempsey Name Called: Home Address: 5203 Barbee Chapel Road, Apt 306 Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 919-260-2395 Phone (Evening): 919-260-2395 Phone (Cell): 919-260-2395 Email: kayla@chsaa.org Place of Employment: North Carolina High School Job Title: Director of Marketing Year of OC Residence: 1990 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Coach at Chapel Hill Area Volleyball Club, Member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. 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: Grew up in Chapel Hill and went through CHCCS System, left and came back home because I love Chapel Hill. Offer millennial perspective. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Help in enhancing experience for visitors to Chapel Hill. Keep visitors bureau informed of NCHSAA events occurring in Chapel Hill. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/11/2017 8:57:59 AM Date Printed: 1/11/2017 9 Page 1 of 2 Mark Bell Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mark Bell Name Called: Home Address: 168 W. King St. Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone (Day): 919-677-4141 Phone (Evening): 919-677-4141 Phone (Cell): 919-260-0731 Email: Mark@TwinChimneys.org Place of Employment: Health Management Associates (HMA) Job Title: Principal - Raleigh Office Year of OC Residence: 1993 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners, Orange County Solid Waste Advisory Group, Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau, Hillsborough Water Sewer Advisory Board, East Carolina University College of Allied Health Sciences Board of Advisors Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: see above Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a 19-year employee in the healthcare field as a senior health information technology policy advisor and a co-manager of the statewide North Carolina Hospital Emergency Surveillance System (NCHESS) providing syndromic surveillance and bioterrorism awareness in partnership with NC DPH. I also work in behavioral health in partnership with the North Carolina Statewide Telepsychiatry Program and have participated in several statewide taskforces and workgroups on population health, community health assessments, mental health, Medicaid, and quality improvement. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have a deep appreciation for improving public health and for the citizens of Orange County. Joining the Board of Health has become of more interest to me in the past year or so since I was elected to the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners and have become involved with more and more county-level responsibilities as a byproduct of being on the Town Board. I believe my substantial knowledge of health information technology and public and population health could benefit the Orange County Board of Health. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: 10 Page 2 of 2 Mark Bell Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/17/2019 Date Printed: 4/17/2019 11 Page 1 of 1 Lydia Lavelle Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms. Lydia Lavelle Name Called: Home Address: 8107 Kit Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone (Day): 919-530-7484 Phone (Evening): 919-942-5640 Phone (Cell): Email: Ilavelle@townofcarrboro.org Place of Employment: Job Title: Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Sex: Ethnic Background: Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Supplemental Questions: Other Comments: This application was current on: 10/20/2010 Date Printed: 1/6/2014 12 Page 1 of 2 Anita "Spring" Council Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Anita "Spring" Council Name Called: Spring Home Address: 345 Summerwalk Circle Chapel Hill NC 27517 Phone (Day): 919-593-2279 Phone (Evening): 919-593-2279 Phone (Cell): 919-593-2279 Email: aspringc@gmail.com Place of Employment: Mama Dip's Kitchen Job Title: Manager/Owner Year of OC Residence: 1957 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Female Ethnic Background: African American Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Founding member of North Carolina Chapter of Les Dames Escoffier. Mama Dip s Share the Love Fund Advisor, giving funds to organizations that benefit children in our communities. Starting a program this fall mentoring children through cooking and etiquette classes. 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 the resturant business for over 40 years, where I learned effective business marketing, using social media platforms for customer engagement.have contact with vistors to Chapel Hill. Supporting local non-profits organizations throught their fundraising efforts. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To be a part of whats happening in our commnuities and to share my knowledge and learn from other s experiences that I will be working with. Conflict of Interest: Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: 13 Page 2 of 2 Anita "Spring" Council Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Application Date: 9/11/2019 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Economic Development Chapel Hill representative Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Economic Development Chapel Hill representative Conflict of Interest: No Other Comments: This application was current on: 9/11/2019 Date Printed: 9/19/2019 14 BOCC Attendance Report For Advisory Board Appointments Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Dec/2018 — Dec/2019 Member Appointed Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Kayla Dempsey 02/07/2017 N/A P P P P P P N/A P P P P N/A Mark Bell 05/16/2017 N/A P P A P P P N/A P P P P N/A Lydia Lavelle 05/16/2017 N/A P A P P A P N/A P P P P N/A Anita"Spring"Council 09/17/2019 P P A N/A P: Present E: Excused A: Absent N/A: No Meeting Current through —12/31/2019 15 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Leslie Wilcox Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-245-4328 Manish Atma Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 09/05/2019 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range Res.Eligibility: Also Serves On: Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/12/2019 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Mr. Robert Morgan Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/12/2019 Ethnic Background: white Township: Cheeks Age Range 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Mr. John Singletary Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/04/2019 Ethnic Background: white Township: Chapel Hill Age Range Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday,January 21,2020 Page 1 of 1 16 Page 1 of 2 Manish Atma Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: 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: Boards/Commissions appointments: 17 Page 2 of 2 Manish Atma Other Comments: This application was current on: 9/5/2019 Date Printed: 9/5/2019 18 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: 919 923 2844 Email: lili@engelhardt.com Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: Asian American Age Range: 35-59 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 looking for and may appreciate/remember. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: 19 Page 2 of 2 Lili Engelhardt 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: My art background has been primarily in the visual arts with photography as a focus. I have been involved in photography for twenty years, running a studio for five years, and now doing primarily on-site studio work. I am passionate about art as a way of helping people see deeper, understand more, and connect more authentically. I am a strong believer in public art and building community and connection through art. I don't know if this contributes to the diversity of viewpoints... I hope so. Please feel free to ask more questions if this does not answer your question or if you would like more information. I am passionate about art and would love to help. 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/12/2019 Date Printed: 12/12/2019 20 Page 1 of 2 Robert Morgan Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Robert Morgan Name Called: Home Address: 1820 Dimmocks Mill Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 919-200-3287 Email: rwmtryon@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2017 Township of Residence: Cheeks Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: St. Matthew s Episcopal Church - History & Archives Committee 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: A graduate of M.I.T. &the Wharton School (MBA) I served on the Polk County, NC, Economic& Tourism Development Commission for six years, including Chair for one year. During my term on the Commission we facilitated the development of the Tryon International Equestrian Center- a $100 million+ development by private investors. In 2018 the World Equestrian Games will be held at this facility attracting an expected 100,000+visitors in a two week period. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe every citizen has an obligation to support his community. Further, Orange County, like my former NC County, has a very interesting and unique history. I believe my previous experience, serving on the Polk County ETDC, gives me some familiarity with the issues that might be facing the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a relatively new Orange County resident(2 years) I still see the area much as a visitor. Plus, I had the privilege of serving as a member and Chair of the Polk County(NC) Economic Development Commission which oversees that County's Visitor Bureau. During my tenure we assisted in getting County approvals (zoning, fire protection, etc)for the development of a multi- million dollar private investment for the Tryon International Equestrian Center- building on the historic equestrian activities in that geographic area. Also, we witnessed the development of several vineyards and gave consideration to developing vineyard tours. I might add that I am a "team player" believing that through teamwork and respect for the ideas of others the best results are found. 21 Page 2 of 2 Robert Morgan Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/12/2019 Date Printed: 12/12/2019 22 Page 1 of 2 John Singletary Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. John Singletary Name Called: Home Address: 102 Beaver Dam Court Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone (Day): 9193085575 Phone (Evening): 9193085575 Phone (Cell): 9193085575 Email: balafenn@aol.com Place of Employment: self employeed Job Title: Chef, Dance Instructor Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: white Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: American Culinary Federation member, Triangle Tango member, Dance Instructor at Seymour Center, children are students at Phillips Middle School and East Chapel Hill High School. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: none Boards/Commissions applied for: Orange County Parks and Recreation Council Background, education and experience relevant to this board: While I have little background in formal Parks and Recreation education, I enjoy the facilities across our county with my children and my dog. I am a citizen of Orange County, and was born in Durham, splitting my time between the two. I have a BA in Management, and work well in teams. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I want our county to continue to grow without sacrificing its identity as a green place to live, visit, and do business. I see P & R as an integral part of community planning, resource management, and fiscal responsibility. Conflict of Interest: My dog and my children may sway my perceptions of safety, but I have been known to be impartial overall. 23 Page 2 of 2 John Singletary Board of Health Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA in Culinary Management, Chef for over 20 years in and around the Triangle area, educator in a culinary school teaching safety and sanitation for 8 years, father is a local physician, mother is a retired realtor, knowledge of many varied areas concerning public and business health. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to see Orange County continue to thrive as a destination for education, vocation, and residential life. Health Board decisions are a line of defense and invitation to many businesses and citizens. Maintaining the integrity of our county starts with those in charge of its public, private, and business health. Conflict of Interest: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA in Culinary Management, Chef for over 20 years in and around the Triangle area, educator in a culinary school teaching safety and sanitation for 8 years, father is a local physician, mother is a retired realtor, knowledge of many varied areas concerning Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am an active promoter of Chapel Hill, have worked in sales, education, and business my whole life. I have children in the CHCCS school district and have an interest in continuing the growth of our city and county. Proper promotion, internal and external, is the main way to keep our area vibrant and growing appropriately. Conflict of Interest: Eventually, years down the road, I am looking to open a small local business that would fit well in Chapel Hill or Hillsborough. Supplemental Questions: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/4/2019 2:56:32 PM Date Printed: 9/5/2019