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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: March 10, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 5
SUBJECT: Arts Commission — Appointment Discussion
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130
Member and Applicant Summary Sheet
Application for Person Recommended
Applications of Other Applicants
Membership Roster
Applicant Interest List
PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Arts Commission.
BACKGROUND: The Arts Commission 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.
The Board of County Commissioners appoints all fifteen (15) At-Large members.
The following individual is recommended for Board consideration:
NAME SPECIAL TYPE OF EXPIRATION
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENT DATE
TERM
Mark Bettger At-Large Partial Term 03/31/2023
If the individuals listed above are appointed, no vacancies remain.
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.
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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.
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ORANGE COUNTY
ARTS COMMISSION
February 28,2022
Laura Jensen
Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners
300 W.Tryon St.
Hillsborough,NC 27278
Dear Laura:
At the February 14,2022,meeting of the Orange County Arts Commission(OCAC)Advisory Board,the board unanimously
approved the recommendation of Mark Bettger to Position#4,expiring March 31,2023. This seat was previously held by
Dan Mayer,former executive director of The ArtsCenter,who has moved away. Mark will fill the partial term created by Dan's
absence.
Mark has been the operations director of The ArtsCenter since spring,2020,and is currently serving as the interim director as
they conduct a search for their next executive director. Mark will serve the invaluable role as liaison between the OCAC and
The ArtsCenter.As one of the primary arts agencies in Orange County,representation of The ArtsCenter on the OCAC is critical.
On behalf of the OCAC Advisory Board,we greatly appreciate your consideration of Mr.Bettger to this position.
Sincerely,
OW-2�--
Katie Murray
Director,Orange County Arts Commission
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
Eno Mill 1 437 Dimmocks Mill Road,Office 34 1 Hillsborough,NC 27278
919.245.2335 1 www.artsorange.org I arts@orangecountync.gov
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Arts Commission Members and Applicants
Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on
Anita Mills Member Female White Little River
Brad Porter Member Male White 35-59 Bingham
Crystal Wu Member Female Asian American 18-34 Chapel Hill
Delia Keefe Member Female White Chapel Hill
Frederick Joiner Member Male African American Chapel Hill
Hannah Fatool Member Female White 18-34 Chapel Hill
John Bemis Member Male White 35-59 Hillsborough
Justin Haslett Member Male White Chapel Hill
Krista Bremer Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Linda Williamson Member Female White Cheeks
Lindsay Metivier Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill
Marlon Torres Member Male Hispanic Chapel Hill
Sarah Shore Member Female White 18-34 Chapel Hill
Sean Bailey Member Male African American 35-59 Hillsborough
VACANT
Mark Bettger Applicant Male White 35-59 Hillsborough
Lili Engelhardt Applicant Female Asian American 35-59 Chapel Hill Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Ryan Jackson Applicant Choose not to disclose Other 35-59 Chapel Hill
Heather Lewis Applicant Female lWhite 35-59 Chapel Hill
Art Menius jApplicant Male White 60+ Little River Historic Preservation Commission
Lamar Richards jApplicant Male African American 18-34 Chapel Hill
Made Rouse jApplicant Female White 18-34 Chapel Hill
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Orange County, NC Boards & Commissions Submit Date: Feb 01, 2022
Application Form
Profile
Mark Bettger
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
mbettger@artscenterlive.org
Email Address
2305 Becketts Ridge Drive
Home Address Suite or Apt
Hillsborough NC 27278
City State Postal Code
Mobile: (781)439-4513
Primary Phone
What Township do you live in?
Q Hillsborough
Property Zone
Hillsborough Town Limits
Community Involvement
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Arts Commission: Submitted
Interests & Experiences
Relevant Experience Board#1
Music Background, Divisional Leadership roles at Duke University, Deputy Director with The ArtsCenter
since June 2020.
Reasons Want to Serve Board #1
Cultural Collaboration, Learn more about fundraising strategies, Support artistic endeavors and initiatives,
intellectual challenge.
Mark Bettger
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Diversity of Viewpoints Board #1
I firmly believe the arts benefits all and should work to include, partner with and showcase artists of
different races and sexual orientation.
Conflict of Interest Board #1
None.
Relevant Experience Board #2
Reasons Want to Serve Board#2
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #2
Conflict of Interest Board #2
Reasons Want to Serve Board #3
Relevant Experience Board #3
Diversity of Viewpoints Board #3
Conflict of Interest Board #3
Past Service
Demographics
We ask your help in assuring diversity of membership by answering the following questions:
Age Range
W 35-59
Mark Bettger
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OC Ethnicity
PF White
OC Gender Identity
PF Male
Ethics Guidelines
Ethics Guidelines for Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions
I agree by my signature below that, if appointed, I pledge to comply with the following ethics
guidelines for advisory boards and commissions as adopted by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners.
• Conflict of Interest
1. During advisory board meetings, a member shall immediately disclose any potential
conflict of interest and request to be excused from voting when he or she has a conflict of
interest.
2. During appeal proceedings, the applicant has the right to question the interest of any
voting member. The advisory board chair should consult with the County Attorney or
staff attorney on any potential conflict of interest in appeal matters.
3. In determining from existing facts and circumstances whether a conflict of interest exists
the determining party shall consider the facts and circumstances as would an ordinary
and reasonable person exercising prudence, discretion, intelligence, and due care.
• Gifts
1. An advisory board member shall not directly or indirectly ask, accept, demand, exact,
solicit, seek, assign, receive, or agree to receive any gift or honorarium for the advisory
board member, or for another person, in return for being influenced in the discharge of
the advisory board member's official responsibilities.
2. This section shall not apply to gifts or awards authorized by Orange County Policies,
Resolutions, or Ordinances.
• Code of Ethics
1. Advisory board members should act with integrity and with independence from improper
influence as they exercise the functions of their offices. Characteristics and behaviors
that are consistent with this standard are:
1. Adhering firmly to a code of sound values.
2. Behaving consistently and with respect towards everyone with whom they interact.
3. Exhibiting trustworthiness.
4. Living as if they are on duty as appointed officials regardless of where they are or
what they are doing.
5. Using their best independent judgment to pursue the common good as they see it,
presenting their opinions to all in a reasonable, forthright, consistent manner.
6. Remaining incorruptible, self-governing, and not subject to improper influence, while
at the same time being able to consider the opinions and ideas of others.
7. Disclosing contacts and information about issues that they receive outside of public
meetings, and refraining from seeking or receiving information about quasi-judicial
matters outside of the quasi-judicial proceedings themselves.
8. Treating other advisory boards and advisory board members and the public with
respect, and honoring the opinions of others even when they disagree.
9. Being careful not to reach conclusions on issues until all sides have been heard.
Mark Bettger
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10. Showing respect for their appointed office and not behaving in ways that reflect
badly on the office, the advisory board, Orange County, or the Orange County
Board of Commissioners.
11. Recognizing that they are part of a larger group and acting accordingly.
12. Recognizing that individual board members are not generally allowed to act on
behalf of the board, but may only do so if the board specifically so authorizes, and
that the board must take official action as a body.
13. Being faithful in the performance of the duties of their offices.
14. Acting as especially responsible residents whom others can trust and respect.
15. Faithfully attending and preparing for meetings.
16. Carefully analyzing all credible information that is properly submitted to them, and
when applicable, being mindful of the need not to engage in communications
outside the meeting in quasi-judicial matters.
17. Being willing to bear their fair share of the board's workload.
18. To the extent appropriate, they should be willing to put the board's interests ahead
of their own and shall avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall, under
no circumstances, use their position on any board for personal gain or profit.
2. Members of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development
Commission, and Board of Equalization and Review shall upon initial appointment, and
prior to December 31 annually thereafter, disclose:
1. Any interest he or she or his or her spouse or domestic partner has in real property
situated in whole or in part in Orange County and the general description of that
property.
2. Any legal, equitable, beneficial or contractual interest he or she or his or her spouse
or domestic partner has in any business, firm or corporation, which is currently
doing business with Orange County pursuant to contracts awarded by Orange
County, or which is attempting, or has attempted in the past calendar year, to
secure the award of a bid from Orange County or the approval of any Board or
Agency of Orange County.
3. Failure to file a disclosure statement setting out the above required information shall
result in immediate removal of the member from the applicable board.
I agree with the Above Statement
By checking this box I certify that this serves as an electronic version of my signature,for
the sole purposes of this form.
W I Agree
Mark Bettger
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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: 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:
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 they face.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
I would like to get involved to help small businesses flourish in Orange County.
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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:
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
Application Date: 7/29/2020
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
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 bri
Conflict of Interest:
Other Comments:
This application was current on: 7/29/2020 Date Printed: 2/15/2022
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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.
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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
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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: 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
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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
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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
Owens boro-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.
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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:
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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
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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:
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Page 2 of 2 Lamar Richards
This application was current on: 9/16/2020 12:00:51 AM Date Printed: 9/16/2020
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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 5€" UNC School of Government; Research Assistant a€" 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
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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
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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 County Manager's 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.</div>
Mrs Sarah Shore
1 First Appointed: 05/04/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/04/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2024
Age Range: 18-34 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
Hannah Fatool
3 First Appointed: 05/18/2021
Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 05/18/2021
Ethnic Background: White Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 06/30/2022
Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: UNC Student Representative Number of Terms: 1
VACANT
4 First Appointed:
Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment:
Ethnic Background: Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Expiration: 03/31/2023
Age Range: Special Repr: Number of Terms:
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
Mark Bettger
Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 02/01/2022
Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough
Age Range: 35-59 Res.Eligibility: Hillsborough Town Limits
Also Serves On:
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: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
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 Limits
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 OR-AN
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:
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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
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:
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