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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 11-18-2008 - 10bORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 18, 2008 Action Agend~o b Item No. ' SUBJECT: Chapel Hill/Oran a County Visitors Bureau-New Appointment DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): Under Separate Cover Membership Roster Letter of Recommendation Application(s)Resume(s)of Person(s) Recommended Interest List Application(s)/Resume(s) of Person(s) on the Interest List INFORMATION CONTACT: Clerk's Office, 245-2130 PURPOSE: To consider making a new appointment to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. BACKGROUND: The Clerk's office has received a recommendation from the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau for Jim Parker who will represent Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce. By a past precedent of the Board of County Commissioners, individuals who live outside Orange County have been appointed to represent an organization on a board. An example is Suzanne Deobald who lives in Wake Forest, NC, but serves on the Human Services Advisory Commission as their Philanthropic Organization representative. Position Number S ecial Re resentation Ex iration Date 3 Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce 12/31/2011 FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION(S): Consider making a new appointment to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m. third Wed., monthly, no meeting in JulylDecember Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Roberts Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 12 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 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. Mr. James L. Ward Day Phone: 919-962-0522 Sex: Male First Appointed: 03/21/2006 1 Evening Phone: 919-929-7666 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/21/2006 112 Bolton Place FAX: 919-962-3531 Townshi Cha el Hill p: P Expiration: 12/31/2009 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: jimward@nc.n•.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Chapel Hill Town Council Mr. Greg Overbeck Day Phone: 919-929-1262 Sex: Male _..... __ . _.... PP.. First A ointed. __.. ......_........ 11/06/2008 2 Evening Phone: 919-967-5422 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 11/06/2008 205 Zapata Lane FAX: 919-929-0780 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2011 Chapel Hill NC 27517 E-mail: greg@chapelhilirestaurantgroup. com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce s. Rachel Phelps Hawkins ay Phone: 919-644-3402 ......................... _..._ Sex Female irst Appointed: _.. ................. 02/01/2005 3 Evening Phone: 919-732-9820 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 105 Woodlawm FAX: 919-644-1030 Townshi Hillsborou h p: g Expiration: 12/31/2008 Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: rachel.hawkins@pemc.org Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce MS. Linda CoriV1S$Or Day Phone: 919-962-9245 Sex. Female First Appointed: _.... 04/01/2004 4 Evening Phone: 919-493-1111 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 University Relations - UNC - CH FAX: 919-843-5966 Township: Expiration: 12/31/2009 CB # 6225 E-mail: Linda_Convissor@unc.edu Resid/S ec Re At-Lar e p q: g Number of Terms: 2 Chapel Hill NC 27599 Special Repr: UNC- Chapel Hill Mr. Robert B. Ward Day Phone: 919-932-2711 Sex: Male First Appointed: ..._........... 03/21/2006 5 Evening Phone: 919-967-1977 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 03/21/2006 132 Kingston Drive FAX: 919-968-6747 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2008 Chapel Hill NC 27514 E-mail: robert.ward@ccbf.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Econonvc Development Commission Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Page 1 N Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m. third Wed., monthly, no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Roberts Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 12 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 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. 6 7 8 Mr. Raymond (Rick) Strunk Day Phone: 919-962-2345 Sex: Male First Appointed: 06/23/2003 Evening Phone: 919-967-0505 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 PO Box 3216 FAX: 919-962-4438 Townshl Cha el Hill p: P Expiration: 12/31/2010 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: rstrunk@email.unc.edu Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: NC High School Athle tic Association Ms. Frances L. Dancy Day Phone: 919-966-2155 Sex: Female First Appointed: 04/17/2000 Evening Phone: 919-732-1523 Race: African American Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 525 Dixie Avenue FAX: Townshi Hillsborou h p: g Expiration: 12/31/2010 . Hillsborough NC 27278 E-mail: frances_dancy@unc.edu Resid/Spec Req: Hillsborough Twnsp Number of Terms: 3 Special Repr: Town of Hillsborough Mr Mark Sherburne Day Phone: 919 929 4000 Sex Male _. First Appointed: 02/12/2004 Evening Phone: 919 960 8192 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/31/2007 524 Highgrove Drive FAX: 91 968 8527 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/31/2009 Chapel Hill NC 27516 E-mail: msherburne@sienahotel.com Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 2 Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Mr. Jon Wilner 9 103 Lilac Dr Carrboro NC 27510 Mr. David Gephart 10 1401 Poplar Lane Hillsborough NC 27278 Day Phone: 929-2787 Evening Phone: 929-9393 FAX: E-mail: director@artscenterlive.org Day Phone: 919.656.7104 Evening Phone: 919.732.9886 FAX: 919.732.9953 E-mail: dave@gephartmarketing.com Sex: Male First Appointed: 05/16/2006 Race: Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 12/30/2010 Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: 1 Special Repr: Carrboro Board of Aldermen. Sex: Male First Appointed: 12/11/2007 Race: Caucasian Current Appointment: 12/11/2007 Township: Eno Expiration: 12/31/2008 Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Number of Terms: Special Repr: Alliance/I-Iist.Hillsborough Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Page 2 W Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau Meeting Times: 8:00 a.m. third Wed., monthly, no meeting in July/December Terms: 2 Contact Person: Tina Roberts Meeting Place: location varies Positions: 12 Length: 3 years Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 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. Mr. Creston Woods 11 The Carolina Inn 211 Pittsboro St. Chapel Hill NC 27516 Mr. Barry Jacobs 12 2105 Moorefields Rd Hillsborough NC 27278 Day Phone: 919-918-2710 Evening Phone: 919-730-5811(mobile) FAX: 919-929-1278 E-mail: cwoods@carolinainn.com Day Phone: 919-732-4941 Evening Phone: 919-732-4384 FAX: 919-732-4486 E-mail: banyj@mindspring.com Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Chapel Hill Resid/Spec Req: At-Large Special Repr: O/C Lodging Assoc. Sex: Race: Township: Cheeks Resid/Spec Req: Special Repr: B.O.C.C. First Appointed: 12/14/2004 Current Appointment: 12/03/2007 Expiration: 12/31 /2009 Number of Terms: 1 First Appointed: Current Appointment: 02/11/2008 Expiration: O 1 /30/2011 Number of Terms: 1 Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Page 3 ~ 5 CARRBORO & HILLSBOROUGH September 25, 2008 Donna Baker Orange County Board of Commissioners Re: Recommended appointments to fill expiring seats represented by the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce and the Chapel HilUOrange County Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau and Board, please accept the recommendations of Jim Parker by the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber seat, replacing Rachel Hawkins and Greg Overbeck by the Chapel HilUCarrboro Chamber seat, replacing Lee Pavao. The Visitor Bureau and Board feel these two nominations will represent and serve the interests of the community that is so vital to our mission. Executive Director ;e County Visitor Bureau CHAPEL HILL~ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU 501. West Franklin Street I Chapel Hill. NC 27516 I (P) 919.968.2060 1888.968.2060 I (F) 919.968.2062 I www.visitchapethili.org 6 Page 1 of 1 Jim Parker Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Mr. Jim Parker 885 Flat River Church Road Roxboro NC 27574 919-732-3883 336-503-9333 919-732-6676 james.parker@summitt- engineer.com Summit Consulting President Male 12/21 /1960 Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: 25 years Engineering Consultant Volunteer Experience: Orange Co./Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce Education: Bachelor of Science - NC State University Civil Engineering Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied 10/27/08 for Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: (Works in Hillsborough) This application was current on: 10/27/2008 Date Printed: 10/28/2008 7 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Tina Roberts Chapel Hill/Orange County Vsitors Bureau Contact Phone: 919-968-2060 Mr. Thomas Guest 120 Sierra Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 Skills: Chapel Hill City Limits Skills: Community Service Volunteer Skills: Insurance Mr. Noel Lewis 104 Claris Ct Chapel Hill NC 27514 Skills: Church Volunteer Work Skills: Computer Engineer Skills: School Volunteer Mr. Craig Lloyd 3103 Highway 70 West Efland NC 27243 Skills: American Cancer Society Skills: Economic Development Commission Skills: Fmr. Dir. Hilisb. Chamber of Commerc Day Phone: 919-593-4869 Evening Phone: 919-929-3499 FAX: 919-960-3711 E-mail: tguestinsurance@belisouth.net Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Chapel Hill Date Applied: 04/18/2005 Day Phone: 919-929-9090 Sex: Male Evening Phone: 919-929-9090 Race: Asian American FAX; Township: Chapel Hi11 E-mail: nalewis@us.ibm.com Date Applied: 06/12/2004 Also Serves On: Information Technology Advisory Committee Day Phone: 919 834-8463 Evening Phone: 919 732-7322 FAX: E-mail: craig.lloyd@cancer.org Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Mr. Randy Owen 3826 Walnut Grove Church Road Hillsborough NC 27278 Skills: Business Owner Skills: Ronald McDonald House Volunteer Skills: School Volunteer Day Phone: 919-933-1324 Evening Phone: 919-401-8013 FAX: 919-933-1394 E-mail: Mrlucky999@aol.com Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Also Serves On: Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Cheeks Date Applied: 07/28/2005 Sex: Male Race: Caucasian Township: Cedaz Grove Date Applied: 01/05/2005 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Page 1 of 2 8 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Chapel HilUOrange County Visitors Bureau Contact Phone: Tina. Roberts 919-968-2060 Mr. Jim Parker Day Phone: 919-732-3883 Sex: Male 885 Flat River Church Road Evening Phone: 336-503-9333 Race: Roxboro NC 27574 FA}f; 919-732-6676 Township: E-mail: fames.parker@summitt-engineer.com Date Applied: 10/27/2008 Skills: Engineering Also Serves On: Ms. Debra Snipes Day Phone: 919-260-3373 Sex: Female 3222 Ode Turner Road Evening Phone: 919-643-2086 fie; Caucasian Hillsborough NC 27278 FAX: Township: Hillsborough E-mail: Date Applied: 05/12/2005 Skills: Accounting Experience Also Serves On: Skills: Community Service Volunteer Also Serves On: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Page 2 of 2 Page 1 of 2 Thomas Guest Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Mr. Thomas Guest 120 Sierra Drive Chapel Hill NC 27514 919-593-4869 919-929-3499 919-960-3711 tguestinsurance@bellsouth.net Tom Guest Insurance Insurance Agent Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill Township within C.H. city limits Sex: Male Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 8/4/1967 Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Commission Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: Marketing Director Statesman National Life Insurance Company; Marketing Director American Capitol Life Insurance Company; Vice President of Sales Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company; Independent Insurance Agent; member Million Dollar Round Table, National Association of Life Underwiriters, National Association of Health Underwriters. Volunteer Experience: Board member Chapel Hill Carrboro YMCA; board member A Helping Hand; member Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce; past president Houston Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; member Board of Stewards St. Luke's United Methodist Church; current coach Carrboro baseball; past coach YMCA t-ball and basketball. Education: BA Economics University of Texas; MBA finance University of St. Thomas -Houston, TX; Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant from The American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Certified in Long Term Care Insurance; Fellow Life Underwriters Traning Council. . 9 10 Page 2 of 2 Thomas Guest Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Orange County Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Commission and Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau 4/1912005. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1011 Maple Ridge Drive Chapel Hill is in Carrboro's Transition Area II In Chapel Hill township in Orange County. Volunteer moved to 120 Sierra Drive in Chapel Hill in the City Limits 8-2006. This application was current on: 4/18/2005 5:08:04 PM Date Printed: 10/28/2008 Page 1 of 1 Noel Lewis Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Mr. Noel Lewis 104 Claris Ct Chapel Hill NC 27514 919-929-9090 919-929-9090 nalewis@us.ibm.com IBM Software Advisory Engineer Chapel Hill C.H. Twnshp; C.H.Cty.Lmts. Male Asian American 7/5/1968 Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: 1. Worked as a Computer Softare Engineer for last 13 years and still work for IBM as a Software Advisory Engineer. Work detials working with software and IBM's customers world-wide. Volunteer Experience: * church volunteer in prior parish * volunteered at Durham county school in 2002/2003 - mentored and .tutored two kids Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering (Electronics & Communications) Other Comments: Not sure exactly what the time requirements are to volunteer, but I want to chekc out and see if I can be of service/help to the county. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for: ITAC; CH/OC Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 104 Claris Ct. Chapel Hill 27514 is in Chapel Hill Township in the city limits. 11 This application was current on: 6/12/2004 1:04:48 AM Date Printed: 10/28/2008 Page 1 of 1 Craig Lloyd Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Date of Birth: Mr. Craig Lloyd 3103 Highway 70 West Efland NC 27243 919 834-8463 919 732-7322 craig.lloyd@cancer.org American Cancer Society Director of Corporate Relations Cheeks At-Large Male Caucasian 1 /22/1970 Boards/Commissions applied for: Economic Development Commission Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: Former Executive Director of the Hillsborough/ Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer Experience: Served on Orange County EDC, Habitat for Humanity, Orange County Education Foundation, Efland Ruritan Club (past president) Education: OHS, BA Campbell University Other Comments: I have applied on numerous occasions for numerous County Boards and have also mailed in a application with no appointments? STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied 7/28/05 for Efland/Mebane Small Area Taskforce, Economic Development, Cable TV Adv. Originally applied for Efland/Mebane Small Area Plan Taskforce, Economic Development Commission, and Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 3103 Highway 70 West Efland 27243 is in Cheeks Township in Orange County. 12 This application was current on: 7/28/2005 Date Printed: 10/28/2008 13 Page 1 of 1 Randy Owen Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Sex: Ethnic Background: Mr. Randy Owen 3826 Walnut Grove Church Road Hillsborough NC 27278 919-933-1324 919-401-8013 919-933-1394 Mrlucky999@aol.com Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen owner/ manager Cedar Grove At-Large Male Caucasian Date of Birth: 4/20/1963 Boards/Commissions applied for: Board of Social Services Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: Run/ own a Restuarant in Chapel Hill, Have an antique bussiness in hillsborough part- time. Hav'net had a lot of experience with volunteer programs but have been looking for some to get involved. I have worked with Ronald. Mcdonald House in Chapel Hill in early 90's also worked with Social Service In Hospital in Chapel Hill volunteering time, money to help terminally ill kids get last wishes. Volunteer Experience: Ronald Mcdonald House Chapel HiII...Parents/ Family of sick kids Social Service for UNC Hospital...Terminally III Kids Parkwood Community Club House... After school Programs Education: Graduated Orange High 81, Attended U.N.C and Durham Technical College taken many Business Courses throught out the us Chicago,Ohio, Virginia,South Carolina. Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for the Social Services Board, Arts Commission, and the Chapel Hill OC Visitot Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION:3826 Walnut Grove Hcurch Rd is in Hillsborough in Cedar Grove Township. This application was current on: 1/5/2005 4:47:35 PM Date Printed: 10/28/2008 Page 1 of 1 Debra Snipes Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Name Called: Home Address: Phone: (Day) Phone: (Evening) Fax: Email: Place of Employment: Job Title: Ms. Debra Snipes 3222 Ode Turner Road Hillsborough NC 27278 919-260-3373 919-643-2086 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: At-Large Sex: Female Ethnic Background: Caucasian Date of Birth: 8/25/1960 Boards/Commissions applied for: Advisory Board on Aging Board of Social Services Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau Work Experience: Mainly business, accounting, auditor, writer, notary Volunteer Experience: feeding the homeless, active in church activities Education: some college Other Comments: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Adv. Bd on Aging, Board of Social Services, Chapel Hill /Orange County Visitors Bureau. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 3222 Ode Turner Road is in the Hillsborough township in Orange County, not in the ETJ. 14 This application was current on: 5/12/2005 9:43:03 AM Date Printed: 10/28/2008