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recreation and ~ar1~.s ~I-c~yisivey Gouvr<.cit s <br />b f brav~.~e Gou t~.t~ <br />P.O. Box 8181, 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough, NC 27278 (919) 245-2660 <br />August 12, 2010 <br />Valerie Foushee, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />P.O. Box 8181 <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />Dear Chair Foushee: <br />Subject: Board Appointment <br />The Orange County Recreation and Parks Advisory Council (RPAC) reviewed all <br />applicants for the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council and recommends James E. <br />Carter for the vacant Eno Township position. Dr. Carter is a resident of Eno Township <br />The criteria for this position are: <br />• A resident of Eno Township <br />• An active interest in the development and improvement of recreational opportunities <br />and parks in Orange County <br />• Experience or training in recreational activities and/or <br />• Experience or training or demonstrated interest in parks <br />• Willingness to commit to active participation on the Council <br />In addition, the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council is committed to increasing the <br />diversity .of Council members. <br />It is the feeling of the Council that Dr. Carter will provide valuable input as a member <br />because: <br />• Dr. Carter demonstrated his interest in the work of RPAC by attending a recent . <br />RPAC meeting. <br />• He has worked in the schools as an administrator, teacher and coach. <br />• He has served the community as a volunteer in various capacities including: as a <br />volunteer in the Special Olympics program, and as a "Big Brother." <br />• He communicates well <br />• We are attaching his full application for your review <br />Thank you for your consideration of Dr. Carter's nomination. <br />Sincerely, <br />Lori Taft <br />