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2 <br />1 2. Public Comments <br />2 a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda <br />3 NONE <br />4 <br />5 b. Matters on the Printed Agenda <br />6 (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda <br />7 below.) <br />8 <br />9 3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations <br />10 a. North Carolina Governor's Awards and Orange County Volunteer <br />11 Recognition <br />12 The Board recognized the North Carolina Governor's Volunteer Award Recipients from <br />13 Orange County. <br />14 Department on Aging and Transportation Director Jerry Passmore said that this <br />15 program has existed since 1979. The Governor's office recognizes volunteers throughout the <br />16 state. <br />17 North Carolina Governor's Award <br />1 g for <br />19 Outstanding Volunteer Service <br />20 Orange County Recipients for 2008 <br />21 <br />22 Each year Orange County recognizes its most outstanding Community volunteers. The process <br />23 began in the summer when nomination forms are sent to non-profit and governmental human <br />24 services agencies in Orange County and information sent to the media. Agencies are asked to <br />25 nominate an Individual, Group or Business for their outstanding service. Fifteen nominees were <br />26 received. A panel of judges picked the five finalists including one as the Medallion Award <br />27 nominee representing Orange County in Governor's Office selection of the top 20 outstanding <br />28 volunteers in North Carolina. <br />29 <br />30 Each County recipient will receive a N.C. Volunteer Award certificate, a congratulation letter <br />31 signed by the Governor and an Outstanding Volunteer recognition pin. In addition, Orange <br />32 County Commissioners have created a local "Governor's Volunteer Awards" plaque that <br />33 displays each year's winners. <br />34 <br />35 The 2008 winners in alphabetical order including their nominating organization or individual are <br />36 as follows: <br />37 Sue Battle <br />38 (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools-Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate) <br />39 <br />40 Sue Battle is indeed a Mentor for Mentors, contributing over ten years of community service in <br />41 Orange County. Sue was nominated by the Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools Blue Ribbon Mentor- <br />42 Advocate Program. She is commended for her patience and keen ability to read between the <br />43 lines in order to bridge the sixty-year gap between her and the children she has taken your <br />44 wing. As a mentor, she provided shelter from family violence for one child and guided another <br />45 to explore the arts and sciences that led to travels in Africa and the pursuit of a college <br />46 education. The positive impact of Sue's efforts has encouraged life changes for children to grow <br />47 and prosper. Sue Battle has provided an exemplary example to follow for families and the rest <br />48 of community. Orange County and the state of North Carolina greatly appreciate her selfless <br />49 acts kindness and present this award for outstanding community service. <br />50 Debbie Finn <br />