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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-11-2021; 10 - Arts Commission - Appointments Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 11, 2021 Action Agenda Item No. 10 SUBJECT: Arts Commission — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): Membership Roster INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Application for Person Recommended Applicant Interest List Applications of Persons on the Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Arts Commission. BACKGROUND: The following appointment information is for Board consideration. NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Hannah Fatool UNC Student First Full Term 06/30/2022 Representative NOTE - If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancies remain: • None FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. 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 an appointment to the Arts Commission. 2 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: 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. Marcela Slade 1 First Appointed: 12/04/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/08/2018 Ethnic Background: Other Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2021 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Mr John Bemis 2 First Appointed: 02/16/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 02/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Matthew Keith 3 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2021 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: UNC Student Representative Number of Terms: 1 Daniel Mayer 4 First Appointed: 09/06/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/05/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Dr. Crystal Wu 5 First Appointed: 03/16/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/16/2021 Ethnic Background: Asian American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Linda Williamson 6 First Appointed: 12/04/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 09/17/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 1 3 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 Sean Bailey 7 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Ms Lindsay Metivier 8 First Appointed: 03/16/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Ms. Krista Bremer 9 First Appointed: 05/05/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/05/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Marlon Torres 10 First Appointed: 12/04/2017 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/05/2020 Ethnic Background: Hispanic Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Mr Brad Porter 11 First Appointed: 05/05/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Bingham Current Appointment: 05/05/2020 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Anita Mills 12 First Appointed: 03/21/2017 Gender Identity: Female Township: Little River Current Appointment: 02/16/2021 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 2 4 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 Mr. Frederick Joiner 13 Chair First Appointed: 02/06/2018 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/16/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Mr Justin Haslett 14 First Appointed: 02/19/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 09/17/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 09/30/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 1 Delia Keefe 15 Secretary First Appointed: 04/05/2016 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/19/2019 Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2022 Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms: 2 Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 3 I // 5 IV ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION May 4, 2021 Laura Jensen Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 300 Tryon St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Dear Laura: By electronic vote on May 3, 2021,the Orange County Arts Commission Advisory Board approved the appointment of Hannah Fatool to Position#3 as the OCAC/UNC Student Liaison for the 2021-22 school year.This is term will expire June 30, 2022. Ms. Fatool is actively involved in the performing arts on campus at UNC. She is a producer for Kenan Theatre Company,the Executive Director of Operations for the student theatre group Company Carolina,and the current President of the honors theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega. Her role as liaison between our organizations,as well as her input as a current student and local artist,will be invaluable for the future initiatives of the OCAC. 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 6 Page 1 of 2 Hannah Fatool Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Hannah Fatool Name Called: Home Address: 405 S Merritt Mill Rd, Apt B. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9199092345 Email: hannahlf@live.unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 2020 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Dramatic Arts and Linguistics major at UNC Chapel Hill President of Alpha Psi Omega at UNC Chapel Hill Director of Operations at Company Carolina Producer with Kenan Theatre Company Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am a third-year Dramatic Arts and Linguistics major at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. During my time at UNC, I have worked with several student theatre groups on campus as a director, producer, and board executive. I also frequently work and volunteer at PlayMakers Repertory Company and have many connections to the artists who work there. I serve as a producer for Kenan Theatre Company, the Executive Director of Operations for the student theatre group Company Carolina, the current President of the honors theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega. Through these experiences, leadership roles, and my connections to the broader arts community at UNC, I am well suited to share campus arts news with the Orange County Arts Commission and to help inform student artists about events and opportunities relating to the Arts Commission. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would be honored at the opportunity to serve on the Orange County Arts Commission with other local creatives and innovators. Working with fellow artists--in diverse artistic fields--to amplify the artistic landscape of Orange County would be an invaluable experience in broadening my knowledge base and connection to the community. I would be thrilled at the opportunity to bring my own voice and skillset to the conversation. As someone who spends a great deal of her time creating theatre in Orange County, I am uniquely passionate about the opportunities and resources available to local artists. I would be incredibly grateful and exhilarated by this chance to help bring new art and increased accessibility to the Orange County 7 Page 2 of 2 Hannah Fatool community. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a student artist on the Orange County Arts Commission, I would connect the board to the UNC campus and provide a window into the vast amount of student art created and shared each semester. Serving on the executive boards of several theatre organizations on campus--along with directing and producing my own work--I have a firsthand knowledge of many challenges that student groups face to acquire the resources and funding necessary to accomplish their goals. Sharing my experience and the experiences of my peers with the Orange County Arts Commission, I would be able to call attention to various areas of need within Orange County and help underscore the importance of supporting new voices in the arts community. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/25/2021 11:34:25 AM Date Printed: 5/3/2021 8 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Katie Murray Arts Commission Contact Phone: 919-245-2335 Mrs. Lili Engelhardt Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 07/29/2020 Ethnic Background: Asian American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Hannah Fatool Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 04/25/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Ryan Jackson Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Date Applied: 04/21/2021 Ethnic Background: Other Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Ms. Heather Lewis Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 12/31/2019 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro City Lin-fits Also Serves On: Art Menius Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/28/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Historic Preservation Commission(APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF ORAN Drew Remaley Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/30/2019 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 60+ Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits Also Serves On: Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 1 of 2 9 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Katie Murray Arts Commission Contact Phone: 919-245-2335 Mr Lamar Richards Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 09/16/2020 Ethnic Background: African American Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Macie Rouse Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 08/24/2020 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: C.H.City Limits Also Serves On: Mrs Sarah Shore Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 02/19/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Arthur Sprinczeles Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 03/05/2019 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: Res.Eligibility: County Also Serves On: Affordable Housing Advisory Board Mr. Nicholas Volant Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 12/16/2019 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Res.Eligibility: Carrboro JPA Also Serves On: Tuesday,May 4,2021 Page 2 of 2 10 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: 11 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: 7/29/2020 Date Printed: 7/29/2020 12 Page 1 of 2 Ryan Jackson Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ryan Jackson Name Called: Home Address: 212 Cobble Ridge Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 9196361910 Email: rcjackson@nc.rr.com Year of OC Residence: 2011 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: C.H. City Limits Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose Ethnic Background: Other Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I hold a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Memphis and have taught photography and digital imaging in TN, NY, and NC. Former member of the Durham Arts Council Staff organizing and recruiting instructors, exhibiting local art, reviewing grant applications, and maintaining area budget/facilities. Would love to be part of the Orange County Arts Commission. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology, an MFA from the University of Memphis and have taught art, photography, digital imaging, and web design/development at the college and university level in Tennessee, upstate New York, and in North Carolina. I am a former member of the Durham Arts Council having recruited and organized instructors, reviewed grant applications, collected and exhibited works by local/community artists, wrote grants in support of art education programs, and maintained area budget and facilities. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I would like to help make sure art is not forgotten or over looked and that artists in all phased of their practice, receive the support and resources they need to express their vision, ideas, and passions. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: With my 30+ years in art, my experience is not rooted in a single discipline or belief. Instead, I think of viewpoint as a stew with ingredients born from the five states I have worked in, the three countries I have lived in, the eight colleges/universities I studied at, and the seven colleges/universities I have taught at. I am beholden to no philosophy or media and appreciate the creation of what has not previously existed and I would like to help foster that process of creation. 13 Page 2 of 2 Ryan Jackson Conflict of Interest: Durham Technical Community College Board of Trustees Background, education and experience relevant to this board: In pursuit of my associate s, bachelor s, and a master s degrees I have attended eight different colleges and university. I also taught at the community college and university level for many years and have server of institutional boards ranging for student discipline, academic programming, and area budgets. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As higher education becomes an economic and societal requirement, community colleges must lead the way towards affordable educational goals. I would like to serve on this committee to ensure Durham Tech is well placed to serve our local community and students in their educational and career development pursuits. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Having attended and taught at colleges/universities from several different states, I have experienced a range of ideologies, institutional practices, and traditions. I hope my broad back ground will allow me to present a new perspective and potential solutions to the issues faced by Durham Tech, our students, and staff/faculty. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 4/21/2021 7:44:09 AM Date Printed: 4/26/2021 14 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: 919-966-1929 Email: hlewis22@unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 35-59 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 a€¢GPA 3.4 on a 4.0 scale 2000 East Carolina University 15 Page 2 of 2 Heather Lewis 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have three art degrees and have participated in the Carrboro Arts Council, am the district leader for the National PTA art contest, and work in the arts. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2019 Date Printed: 12/31/2019 16 Page 1 of 3 Art Menius Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Art Menius Name Called: Home Address: 4720 Green Riley Road Rougemont NC 27572 Phone: 919-675-2787 Email: art@artmenius.com Year of OC Residence: 1973 Township of Residence: Little River Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: In last year on OC Historical Commission as vice chair Just completed six years on OUTboard, chair 2019 President, Rotary Club of Chapel Hill 2020-2021 Treasurer, Public Gallery of Carrboro dba WCOM radio;member representative, Chapel Hill - Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Show host, WHUP community radio Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange County Historical Commission (2015-2021) OUTBoard (Sept 2014 - November 2020), Chair 2019 Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Background, education and experience relevant to this board: Marketing and sponsorship director 1997-2007 for MerleFest, building media impressions from less than 10,000,000 to 256,000,000, while developing branding and growing event to 80,000 attendees over 4 days. Served on Wilkes County team involved in creating Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and received National Park Service s Gateway Community training. Former director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro Served on and did contract work for Letcher County(KY) Tourism Board Produced outdoor festivals and indoor concerts in NC, KY, and MD. Worked with Owensboro-Daviess County(KY) Tourism Authority to create the IBMA Bluegrass Fan Fest and World of Bluegrass 1985 - 1990 (both events now in Raleigh as Wide Open Bluegrass) Worked for NC Historical Sites division 1977-1981, 1985 Facility for looking at events from the customer perspective Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Tourism more and more will be a driver of the local economy in Orange County. I have the experience to contribute to this effort and a well established relationship with Visitor Bureau staff and a familiarity with their operations. As a kid growing up in Raleigh long ago, Hillsboro (as it was spelled back then) and Chapel Hill were our primary day trip destinations. My mother s family has lived in Orange County most of the 268 years the country has existed. Good knowledge of Orange County history including peer reviewed work on antebellum agricultural history and the end of the Civil War here and familiarity with historical architecture resources. 17 Page 2 of 3 Art Menius Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have a strong perspective and experience in event and cultural tourism and on using the arts and history as tourism drivers. I have considerable experience on working on tourism driving activities and organizations in other areas. I have a life time association with rural Orange County and an urban upbringing and am the rare individual who has lived in both southern and quite northern Orange County. Any personal or business interest(s)that could create a conflict of interest: Conflict of Interest: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in the arts since March 1983, serving as director of The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, Appalshop in Whitesburg, KY, and founding executive director of both the International Bluegrass Music Association and Folk Alliance International. I spent ten years working full time for MerleFest in marketing and sponsorship. I currently host music programs on WCOM, where I am also board secretary, and WHUP. I formerly hosted a local arts talk show on WCHL. I have supervised non-profit radio stations, an archival repository, theatre programs, and documentary film producers and budgets up $3,000,000. 1 have nearly 50 years experience serving on non- profit board and government commissions. I served three years on the Carrboro Arts Commission. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I am deeply committed to the arts and to Orange County. The arts have been my life and continue to be as one of the world s leading promoters of music to folk radio and as an artist manager. Yet I have reached the giving back stage of my career. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring the perspective of more than 40 years working in diverse aspects of the cultural industries including roots, bluegrass, and Americana music, theatre, visual, documentary film, and TV. I know both the non-profit and for profit arts worlds and have worldwide connections in the folk arts. I have a life time association with rural Orange County and an urban upbringing and am the rare individual who has lived in both southern and quite northern Orange County. Conflict of Interest: Although the arts commission normally cannot fund the Public Gallery of Carrboro, on whose board I shall serve until 12/31/2021, PGC did receive an emergency NCCares grant in December 2020. Boards/Commissions appointments: Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Application Date: 4/5/2016 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special concentration in history of the Regulators Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider O Conflict of Interest: 18 Page 3 of 3 Art Menius Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 10/6/2014 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have extensive experience in community economic development and community based planning. In my work with Creative Carrboro, planning a proposed arts district, and with the proposed Arts and Innovation Center I have worked closely with the Carrboro Plan Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I wish to represent the planning interests on the transportation board. In Orange, Chatham, and Wilkes County, NC and Letcher County, KY, I have seen how transportation shapes and builds strong communities OR undos them. Conflict of Interest: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/28/2020 Date Printed: 12/29/2020 19 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: 919-422-7574 Email: drewshousenc@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2012 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Town Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 60+ 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 Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have been building and designing for most of my life as well as being a musician. I feel that with my art and design background in addition to building background I could be of value on a historic or artistic board of advisers. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/30/2019 Date Printed: 12/30/2019 20 Page 1 of 2 Lamar Richards Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Lamar Richards Name Called: Home Address: 201 S Elliott Rd Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 8037181845 Email: lamarg@live.unc.edu Year of OC Residence: 2018 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: African American Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Chair, UNC Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity Commissioner, UNC Community Belonging Taskforce National Vice President, National Vocal Arts and Performance Alliance Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I am currently majoring in Clinical Psychology and Public Policy, with a minor in Organizational Leadership at UNC Chapel Hill. I am a trained vocalist and have performed (and placed) at Carnegie Hall in NYC, NY. I lead the South Carolina State Concert Choir and serve as Vocal Consultant to the UNC Vocal Ensemble. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: As a UNC student I find insurmountable value in the benefits of integrating culture-based arts into our everyday lives -- especially considering today s racial climate. I d like to contribute my leadership and advocacy to the Arts commission to advocate alongside others for my culture- based programming and minority efforts in the arts. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Without a doubt I will bring a very diverse perspective to the table as an undergraduate student, South Carolina native, and trained vocalist. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: 21 Page 2 of 2 Lamar Richards This application was current on: 9/16/2020 12:00:51 AM Date Printed: 9/16/2020 22 Page 1 of 2 Macie Rouse Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Macie Rouse Name Called: Home Address: 373 A Umstead Drive Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 913-957-0908 Email: macierouse@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2020 Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: International City and Council Management Association; Wildflower Lane Farm volunteer; MPA Student 5E" UNC School of Government; Research Assistant 5E" UNC School of Government Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: N/A Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Parks, Greenways and Recreation Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I received my B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Kansas. I am pursing my mastera€TMs degree in Public Administration where my coursework includes law for public administration, city and council management, and professional communications. I was a volunteer for Friends of the Kaw a€" a non-profit serving the Kansas River a€` where I helped in riverbank restoration and water clean-up projects to improve recreation for the Lawrence, Kansas community. I am an active user of Orange County parks. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I intend to pursue a career in government following my mastera€TMs degree. I am most interested in working for a parks department. I am an outdoor enthusiast and avid park user and hope to advocate for Orange County residents who benefit from our parks. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a mid-twenty-year-old, I offer a perspective that represents the needs of our younger generation. I also will offer viewpoints from the UNC graduate student population - a large demographic in Orange County. Finally, my anthropology education has taught me how to navigate and understand diverse cultural perspectives through observation and listening. Conflict of Interest: N/A 23 Page 2 of 2 Made Rouse Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I was a dance instructor and competition team director for four years, where I choreographed routines, created costumes, and helped develop season ballet performances. I received a minor in African and African American Studies and studied three years of advanced Kiswahili. I collaborated with Tanzanian students and professors in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for three months in 2019 and 2018 and have an understanding of East African culture. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe it is vital we provide our youth with artistic and cultural development opportunities, especially during these unprecedented times. These programs expose people to diverse perspectives and provide a healthy outlet. I want to ensure all Orange County residents have access to the arts and are given opportunities to explore these programs from diverse cultures. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: As a mid-twenty-year-old, I offer a perspective that represents the needs of our younger generation. I also will offer viewpoints from the UNC graduate student population - a large demographic in Orange County. Finally, my anthropology education has taught me how to navigate and understand diverse cultural perspectives through observation and listening. Conflict of Interest: N/A Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 8/24/2020 8:46:04 PM Date Printed: 8/25/2020 24 Page 1 of 2 Sarah Shore Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs Sarah Shore Name Called: Home Address: 3501 Old NC 86 Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 336-413-2271 Email: scmorris313@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2016 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: First Baptist Church, Hillsborough Small business owner, Cardinal Fern Marketing, LLC Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have a masters in Arts Administration from Boston University. I worked for United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County as a fundraiser, and have served on the Brookline Arts Commission (Brookline, MA), and as a panelist for the Indianapolis Arts Council awarding $1,000,000 to various arts nonprofits. Additionally, I served as volunteer president at SECCA and a docent at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I love the arts, and I have a passion to help further the arts in area. I believe the arts enrich the community for future generations. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have worked with arts councils across our country, and have worked arts and professionals of all backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with boards as a member and as a staff member, which is an unique view of both sides. Conflict of Interest: 25 Page 2 of 2 Sarah Shore Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I grew up in a small suburb outside of Winston-Salem. I spent many years visiting and enjoying Old Salem, and the rich history of the area. One of the reasons I fell in love with Hillsborough and decided to move here with my family was because of the rich history in downtown. I have a background in the arts, and have worked in historical homes (Reynolds House Museum of American Art) as a docent and volunteer president (SECCA). I have a working knowledge of conservatorship due to this along with my work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I think it is of the upmost importance to preserve the history of our town for future generations. In addition, the history is a draw for tourism to our town and I love talking about our town to others and highlighting the history. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have lived in various locations in our state, and in our country. I have dealt with various opinions and those who fight for historical preservation in North Carolina and Mass. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 2/19/2021 Date Printed: 2/19/2021 26 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: 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: 27 Page 2 of 2 Arthur Sprinczeles 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 28 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: 9193389898 Email: irnick@outlook.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro JPA Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: white Age Range: 18-34 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. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: Having many years of experience in the Technology industry working for Microsoft, I may be able to include valuable insight into the importance of more emergent forms of art and the ways to include Technology in the discussion of advertising, promotion, and distribution of local art. Having also been a student of art and technology, I have the vocabulary to connect and convey with younger population segments. Being in my early 30's currently gives me a unique perspective on the digital divide in generations, having lived pre and post mainstream internet usage. I understand and respect the validity of traditional art along with more experimental and new forms of expression. Conflict of Interest: 29 Page 2 of 2 Nicholas Volant Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/16/2019 Date Printed: 12/16/2019