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23 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Robert Morgan <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. Robert Morgan <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 1820 Dimmocks Mill Road <br /> Hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Phone: 919-200-3287 <br /> Email: rwmtryon@gmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2017 <br /> Township of Residence: Cheeks <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: white <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> St. Matthew s Episcopal Church - History & Archives Committee <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> A graduate of M.I.T. &the Wharton School (MBA) I served on the Polk County, NC, Economic& <br /> Tourism Development Commission for six years, including Chair for one year. During my term <br /> on the Commission we facilitated the development of the Tryon International Equestrian Center- <br /> a $100 million+ development by private investors. In 2018 the World Equestrian Games will be <br /> held at this facility attracting an expected 100,000+visitors in a two week period. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> I believe every citizen has an obligation to support his community. Further, Orange County, like <br /> my former NC County, has a very interesting and unique history. I believe my previous <br /> experience, serving on the Polk County ETDC, gives me some familiarity with the issues that <br /> might be facing the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> As a relatively new Orange County resident(2 years) I still see the area much as a visitor. Plus, <br /> I had the privilege of serving as a member and Chair of the Polk County(NC) Economic <br /> Development Commission which oversees that County's Visitor Bureau. During my tenure we <br /> assisted in getting County approvals (zoning, fire protection, etc)for the development of a multi- <br /> million dollar private investment for the Tryon International Equestrian Center- building on the <br /> historic equestrian activities in that geographic area. Also, we witnessed the development of <br /> several vineyards and gave consideration to developing vineyard tours. <br /> I might add that I am a "team player" believing that through teamwork and respect for the ideas <br /> of others the best results are found. <br />