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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-01-2023; 11 - Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 1, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 11 SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Recommendation Clerk's Office, 919-245-2125 Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Application of Person Recommended Applications of Other Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To discuss an appointment to the Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board 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. The Board of County Commissioners appoints all 17 members, with representation from specific entities and fields. The following individual is recommended for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM Jon Hartman- Economic Second Full Term 06/30/2026 Brown Development Staff- Town of Carrboro If the individual listed above is appointed, the following vacancy remains: POSITION EXPIRATION VACANCY INFORMATION DESIGNATION DATE Orange County 12/31/2023 Vacant since 02/28/2022 Arts Commission 2 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 Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. 3 TOWN OF CARRBORO * NC • OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER MEMORANDUM May 17, 2023 To: Orange County Clerk's Office/Tara May tmay@orangecountync.gov From: Richard J. White III, Carrboro Town Manager Cc: Laurie Paolicelli, Director, Visitors Bureau Jon Hartman-Brown, Carrboro Economic Development Director Wesley Barker, Carrboro Town Clerk Re: Jon Hartman-Brown Reappointment to Orange County Visitors Bureau Board Please accept this request to reappoint Jon Hartman-Brown to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau for another term. Mr. Brown serves as the Economic Development Director for the Town of Carrboro and is our liaison to the Carrboro Tourism Development Board. His collaboration with Orange County's Tourism Board remains central to all our initiatives that strengthen tourism and the hospitality economy in our Orange County communities. Thank you for your consideration. 4 Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on Karen Stegman Member Manish Atma Member Male White Hillsborough Grace Holtkamp Member Female White 18-34 Cheeks Tanya Moore Member Female White Chapel Hill Sharon Hill Member Female African American Chapel Hill Karen M.Dehart Member Female White 35-59 Chapel Hill Mark Bell Member Male White Eno Lisa R.Ganzzermiller Member Male Asian American Chapel Hill Damon Seils Member Chapel Hill Beverly Payne Member Female Native American 60+ Heidi W.Dawson Member Female 35-59 Anita"Spring" Council Member Female African American Chapel Hill Jon Hartman-Brown Member Male White 18-34 Chapel Hill Matt Gladdek Member Male White Chapel Hill Lili Engelhardt Applicant Female White 35-59 Non-Resident Earl McKee Member Male White Little River VACANT Art Menius Applicant Male White 60+ Little River Historic Preservation Commission&OUTBoard James W.Rowe Applicant Male White 18-34 Non-Resident Jenny Shultz-Thomas Applicant Female White 35-59 Non-Resident 5 Page 1 of 1 Jon Hartman-Brown Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr. Jon Hartman-Brown Name Called: Home Address: 301 W. Main Street Carrboro NC 27510 Phone: 919-918-7319 Email: JHartman- Brown@TownofCarrboro.org Year of OC Residence: 2020 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I currently serve as the Economic Development Director for the Town of Carrboro. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Background, education and experience relevant to this board: NA Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: NA Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: NA Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 7/9/2020 4:19:29 PM Date Printed: 7/9/2020 6 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: Currently a member of the OUTBoard. Member and past president of Rotary Club of Chapel Hill. Volunteer programmer on WHUP community radio. Former member OC Historical Commission. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: OUTBoard - current (2022-2025) and previously 2014-2020 OC Historical Commission (2014-2022) Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board 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. 7 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. I bring the perspective of an arts business person and veteran arts administrator and spouse of a visual artist Conflict of Interest: Wife, Becky Johnson, is a visual artist. Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL Background, education and experience relevant to this board: MA in History from UNC-CH Public sector historian for NC Historic Sites 1977-1981 Historic Preservation Commission member 2015-2022 Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Commitment to completing several projects on the table during my previous terms including county markers and historic architecture book Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I bring a combination of historic preservation experience, small business, and political awareness. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: 8 Page 3 of 3 Art Menius 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: Orange Unified Transportation Board Application Date: 8/4/2022 Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I served on the OUTboard for six years including one year as chair. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: To serve the community, represent the perspective of northern Orange and Little River Township. I am personally concerned about unplanned, unchecked growth rather than well managed development and preservation. Transportation planning involves expensive d Conflict of Interest: 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: 8/4/2022 Date Printed: 2/14/2023 9 Page 1 of 1 James W. Rowe Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: James W. Rowe Name Called: Home Address: 410 Longdale Dr. Graham NC 27253 Phone: 803-924-4999 Email: wrowe@graduatehotelchapelhill.com Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Non-Res.Consult Zone of Residence: Non-Resident Consultant Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I'm currently on the Board of Directors for the Chapel Hill - Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I have worked in downtown Chapel Hill at The Franklin Hotel, now Graduate Chapel Hill, since 2013. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I believe I could bring a fresh perspective to the board. As the GM of one of the downtown Chapel Hill hotels, I believe I can provide a voice for the downtown hospitality businesses as well. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I am socially progressive but financially conservative. I think there are ways to promote many campaigns for our county without breaking the bank. Conflict of Interest: N/A Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 1/7/2022 Date Printed: 2/6/2023 10 Page 1 of 2 Jenny Shultz-Thomas Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Ms Jenny Shultz-Thomas Name Called: Home Address: 8036 Rosemont Parkway Durham NC 27713 Phone: 859-361-4240 Email: Jshultz@artscenterlive.org Year of OC Residence: Township of Residence: Durham County Zone of Residence: Durham County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: The ArtsCenter Triangle Artworks OCAC Carrboro Business Alliance Chamber Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Orange/Chatham juvenile crime prevention Teen support coalition Boards/Commissions applied for: Arts Commission Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board As the ArtsCenter Executive Director I will provide great collaboration and perspective to the Arts Commission board. My theological degrees, Faith & community leadership position me well to be an arts advocate and partner to the diverse OC population. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board To partner with OC leaders to expand arts resources available to disadvantaged populations. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I have served as a Faith leader in Orange County for 10 years and now a community arts leader. I can bring perspectives from a large pool of Demographics including economic, culture, race, faith, LGBTQI, etc. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? No Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board 11 Page 2 of 2 Jenny Shultz-Thomas Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board My leadership in the arts community and past roles serving as an ordained clergy in Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Denver, CO have given me great insight into the what makes a town a€oegreatAE- I want to champion the arts for all and add energy to an already booming community! Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board To support the County and those seeking to visit or relocate to this area. Additionally, serving on these boards allows me to be a voice for the arts community representing a diverse group of County residents. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I am part of the LGBTQI Community, am an ordained clergy, a parent and mid-career. As a leader in the arts I have a very diverse constituency who shapes my perspective and approach to community engagement. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? No Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: Applicant is not an Orange County resident, but non-county residents may serve on both the Arts Commission and the Visitors Bureau Advisory Board. This application was current on: 9/9/2022 10:30:18 PM Date Printed: 5/17/2023 12 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Times: 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul.&Dec. Contact Person:Laurie Paolicelli Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323 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. Karen Stegman 1 First Appointed: 02/17/2022 Gender Identity: Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/17/2022 Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council Number of Terms: 1 Manish Atma 2 First Appointed: 02/16/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 02/16/2021 Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Comm Number of Terms: 1 Dr. Grace Holtkamp 3 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Cheeks Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Orange County/Hillsborough Chamber of Number of Terms: Mrs. Tanya Moore 4 First Appointed: 01/22/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: Special Repr: UNC Chapel Hill Number of Terms: 2 Sharon Hill 5 First Appointed: 10/05/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/05/2021 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Advisory Board- Number of Terms: Karen M. Dehart 6 First Appointed: 11/01/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 11/01/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: NC High School Athletic Association Number of Terms: 1 Monday,May 22,2023 Page 1 13 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Times: 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul.&Dec. Contact Person:Laurie Paolicelli Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323 Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Mark Bell 7 Chair First Appointed: 02/16/2016 Gender Identity: Male Township: Hillsborough Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Hillsborough Twnshp Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Board of Commiss Number of Terms: 3 Lisa R. Ganzzermiller 8 First Appointed: 02/17/2022 Gender Identity: Female Township: Non-Res.Consultnt Current Appointment: 02/17/2022 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Damon Sells 9 First Appointed: 02/17/2022 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Carrboro Town Council Number of Terms: 1 Beverly Payne 10 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: Native American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: 60+ Special Repr: Alliance/Hist.Hillsborough Number of Terms: 2 Heidi W. Dawson 11 First Appointed: 12/06/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Current Appointment: 12/06/2021 Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Number of Terms: 1 VACANT 12 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: O.C.Arts Commission Number of Terms: Monday,May 22,2023 Page 2 14 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory Board Meeting Times: 8:00 am Third Wednesday of every month except Jul.&Dec. Contact Person:Laurie Paolicelli Meeting Place: Varies Contact Phone: 919-245-4323 Positions: 17 Length:3 years Terms: 2 Anita "Spring" Council 13 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 03/07/2023 Ethnic Background: African American Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 12/31/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Number of Terms: 2 Mr. Jon Hartman-Brown 14 First Appointed: 10/06/2020 Gender Identity: Male Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: 18-34 Special Repr: Economic Development Staff-Town of Number of Terms: 1 Mr. Matt Gladdek 15 First Appointed: 09/17/2019 Gender Identity: Male Township: Eno Current Appointment: 10/06/2020 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Ex-officio Expiration: 06/30/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership Staff( Number of Terms: 1 Mrs. Lili Engelhardt 16 First Appointed: 06/15/2021 Gender Identity: Female Township: Chapel Hill Current Appointment: 12/06/2021 Ethnic Background: Asian American Residency Req: At-Large Expiration: 12/31/2024 Age Range: 35-59 Special Repr: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Earl McKee 17 First Appointed: 12/14/2021 Gender Identity: Male Township: Little River Current Appointment: 12/14/2021 Ethnic Background: White Residency Req: Expiration: 12/31/2023 Age Range: Special Repr: County Commissioner Number of Terms: Monday,May 22,2023 Page 3 15 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Laurie Paolicelli Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau Advisory contact Phone: 919-245-4323 Art Menius Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 08/04/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Little River Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Historic Preservation Commission Also Serves On: Orange Unified Transportation Board James W. Rowe Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 01/07/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Non-Res.Consultnt Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Non-Resident Consultant Also Serves On: Ms Jenny Shultz-Thomas Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 09/09/2022 Ethnic Background: White Township: Durham County Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Durham County Also Serves On: Monday,May 22,2023 Page 1 of 1