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5 <br /> Thorn Freeman <br /> From: Bob Marotto <br /> Sent: Friday,January 24, 2014 7:32 AM <br /> To: Donna Baker, Thom Freeman <br /> Cc: michelle.merck.waiker @gmaii.com;woz300z @yahoo.com <br /> Subject: Animal Servcies Advisory Board Recommendations for Board Vacancies <br /> Importance: High <br /> Donna and Thom: <br /> At its first monthly meeting of 2014 earlier this week, the Animal Services Advisory Board(ASAB)reviewed <br /> the available applications for the three current vacancies on the board. On this basis, the ASAB is making 3 <br /> the following recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners: <br /> • Animal Trainer/Handler position recommendation: Beth Grooms, DDS, PA who is a Certified <br /> Professional Dog Trainer. The ASAB has no back-up recommendation for this position because it <br /> does not believe any of the other applicants are qualified for the position on the basis of his or her <br /> credentials and/or certification. <br /> • Animal Advocate position recommendation: Marshall Gray,1D, given his extensive experience with <br /> animal policy and animal law. The ASAB's back-up recommendation, in the event Mr. Gray is not <br /> available, is Maureen Hoffman, MD, PhD, who has participated in the rescue activities of <br /> Independent Animal Rescue and the US Equine Rescue League and who also has decades of <br /> experience caring for and training animals. <br /> • At Large position recommendation: Caroline Green given her long term interest in animals and <br /> animal welfare in Orange County and prior involvement with the ASAB(which was cut short when <br /> she changed her residence). The ASAB's back-up recommendation, in the event Ms. Green is not <br /> available, is Maureen Brown, who has substantial experience and knowledge in local government <br /> and public administration. <br /> All of these recommendations are unanimously made by the ASAB to the BOCC. <br /> Please let me know if I or the board may be of further assistance. <br /> I <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Bob Marotto <br /> Director <br /> Orange County Animal Services <br /> (919) 968-2287 <br /> Check us out online or on facebook for all the fun this Holiday Season! <br /> web: www.orangecountync.gov/animaIservices <br /> facebook: www.facebook.com/OCASpets <br /> t <br />