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9 <br /> Page 2 of 2 Art Menius <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Using arts, culture, and creativity for tourism development is at the core of my life s work. <br /> Ultimately, I would like to see Orange County to develop a new body, separate from currently <br /> existing ones, that approaches arts, culture, festivals, and the creative industries (web design, <br /> architecture, metal work, app development, and etc)totally from the business and economic <br /> development perspective. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Possible perception. CH/OCCVB does not fund ArtsCenter activities. Occasionally, however, the <br /> CVB includes our events among several in its ad buys. <br /> Historic Preservation Commission (APPLICANTS SHALL RESIDE WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> BA and MA from UNC-CH in history 3.5 years as a public sector historian for NC Dept of <br /> Cultural Resources: Historic Sites Sections Several peer reviewed history publications Special <br /> concentration in history of the Regulators <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I have held a deep interest in the history of Orange County since childhood and conducted <br /> original research into the Regulators for my baccalaureate honors thesis and on Scots economic <br /> activities in late colonial Orange County in grad school. I consider Orange County home and <br /> need to contribute. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Orange Unified Transportation Board <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> Long experience in major event production for as many as 80,000 people and knowledge of the <br /> historical development of Orange County. I have lived in the County, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill, <br /> as well as northern Chatham County, giving me a diverse set of experiences in how <br /> transportation effects the daily lives of citizens. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> Recruited by current chair Paul Guthrie. I consider Orange County home and feel the need to <br /> contribute my time and energy. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> Supplemental Questions: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 10/6/2014 10:46:48 AM Date Printed: 10/9/2014 <br />