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Volunteer Application <br />Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br />Robert Morgan Page 1 of 2 <br />Home Address:1820 Dimmocks Mill Road <br />Township of Residence: Cheeks <br />Zone of Residence:County <br />Ethnic Background:white <br />Gender Identity:Male <br />Phone:919-200-3287 <br />Email:rwmtryon@gmail.com <br />Name:Mr. Robert Morgan <br />Boards/Commissions applied for: <br />Hillsborough NC 27278 <br />Name Called: <br />Year of OC Residence:2017 <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 />Age Range:60+ <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 />22