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Home My WebLink About03/21/2000, A4 - APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION council m-dw°�-z,-C� j agenda Report ,"NWhV CITY OF SAN LUIS O IA FROM: Council Members Jan Howell Marx and John Ewan /o� Council Subcommittee to the Human Relations Commission Prepared By: Sherry Stendahl, Council Secretary SUBJECT: Appointment Recommendations to the Human Relations Commission RECOMMENDATION Appoint Janna Nichols to fill an unexpired term to end 9/30/01. DISCUSSION A vacancy exists on the Human Relations Commission due to the resignation of Lucinda Culpepper. Upon reviewing all applications and interviewing candidates, the Council Subcommittee is pleased to recommend Janna Nichols for appointment. Ms. Nichols' application is attached; all others are available for review in the City Clerk's Office. ATTACHMENTS Applications A4-1 RECEIVED APPLICA..JN FOR V APPOINTMENT— REti oiNTMENT TO A CITY ADVISORY BODY J Q N 13 1999 Janna H. Nichols Lys/\ Advisory Body Applied For. sLO CITY COUNCI NAME OF APPUCANT 669 Lawrence Dr. , San Luis Obispo, 93401 1) Human Relations Comission RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CITY ZIP 541-1234 543-5385 2) DAY PHONE EVENING``PHONE (INTERVIEWS ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH CHOICE.) Registered voter of the city? tai NO How long have you lived in the city? Since 1988 Present Occupation/Employer. Executive Director, United Way Of San Luis ObispQ County Education: Bachelors of Arts Dual Degree: Business Administration - Marketing & Spanish - Lit. Membership in Organizations: Rotary San Luis Obispo Daybreak, Director (elect) SLO i Community Health Fc Please explain why you would like to serve(use reverse side for additional information): Please see reverse side Previous service on SLO advisory bodies(namestdates): None PLEASE•NOTE: If appointed to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Commission,or the City Housing Authority,you ar required by State law to file a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing all reportable interests held by you at the time appointment A copy of this form is available from the City Clerk. Applications are accepted year-round, however, if you are applying for a current vacancy, your application must be returned to tt City Clerk by to be considered for the current round of interviews. OFFICE USE ONLY —,- _ . --- r - " ' 9 SCREENING RE MENDFOR INTERVIEW DATE ;tZ��! COMIuII1TEE % < L v APPAINTMENT__YES �. N .f `SCREENING w itECOMMEND FOR INTERVIEYI�DATE U D� COMMRTEEG -7�fit1C�� $ _.APPO�NIMENTYES N( TERM,BEGINS 3ERM'ENDS: 7 .zUNEXPIRED�ERM. FULLTERM: . 7)ITIONAL COMMENTS , x. 'l.. J • - .. .' :. .. ..`LTRSENT-(Date)e advbod.app a 4-2 Please explain why you would like to serve: I have a keen interest in the health and welfare of the citizens of our community. Certainly my professional focus provides me a broad view of the overall community health of our county and city. People in our community each face multiple challenges, and without a cohesive community plan to address the breadth of challenges, it is difficult to know how best to make a lasting difference. As a nearby resident of the homeless shelter, I also have the opportunity in my personal life, on a daily basis, to view the struggles that many of our neighbors face. These homeless neighbors are facing some of the more obvious challenges before our community. Likewise there are many who are challenged by issues less obvious, but no less critical to their wellbeing. Ensuring that all community citizens are heard and respected is vital. Likewise educating our community about the strengths and challenges of our neighbors is also vital to enhancing the quality of life of our community. I believe that the essence of community is indeed demonstrated through the caring of its citizens— neighbors helping one another. San Luis Obispo is made up of many caring individuals, but it is only through working together that we are a true community. I have had the opportunity throughout my life to live and work in many communities, several much poorer than San Luis Obispo. I have also witnessed the strength of people when working together, regardless of their circumstance. For all that we have here in San Luis Obispo, there is much that we lack— in knowing and caring for one another. As a community San Luis Obispo possess many great assets, especially through our citizens. Mobilizing the citizens of San Luis Obispo to take a personal responsibility in our community's quality of life is a personal goal of mine. To do this, we must act together— each putting his or her own strengths to work. The Human Relations Commission is but one advisory body working to improve our community's quality of life. I believe the HRC's effectiveness will come in keeping a broad perspective, and in working with other citizen groups on issues of multiple concern. As a community many issues challenge our citizens. It is my hope that through my efforts on behalf of the Human Relations Commission, I can assist our civic leaders in understanding these challenges and their context, and help to identify strategies to address them — as a community. A4-3 Janna Hinckley Nichols Home: 669 Lawrence Drive Office: P.O. Box 14309 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406-4309 (805) 543-5385, fax(805) 782-0932 (805) 541-1234, fax (805) 543-5317 E-mail: bnichols slonet.org E-mail: uniteslo .slonet.org Skills a Bilingual—Spanish . Marketing e Sponsorship Development . Budgeting & Finance e Media/Public Relations . Sgervisory • Fundraising e Promotions Employment History United Way of San Luis Obispo County(1996 to Present): Executive Director Serving as Chief Professional Officer since June of 1997, following position as Campaign Marketing Director. Oversee daily operations for non-profit community building organization and staff liaison to volunteer governing board. Community Giving Campaign has increased by$50,000 annually to reach $850,000 in 1997-98. Santa Barbara County Fair(1992-1996): Director Of Public Relations and Marketing Managed community.outreach, media relations, promotion and sponsorship development for multi-purpose Fair Association. Coordinated annual promotional campaigns for Santa Barbara County Fair, Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival and other events. Facilitated all coordination of all Hispanic related events. The Inn at Morro Bay (1991-1992): Sales Manager Responsible for marketing of 96-room resort hotel, including group room bookings, programming of group itineraries, special events and monitoring of hotel services. Consistently exceeded sales goals. San Luis Obispo County Visitors&Conference Bureau (1989-1991): Communications Manager Managed public and media relations for non-profit tourism promotion agency. Represented San Luis Obispo County in tourism trade and promotion events throughout California. Exploration Cruise Lines (1985-1988): Cruise Administrator—Alaska, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama Served as senior company representative, charged with monitoring service and contract compliance for ship, hotel and concession services, valued at $5 million annually. Oversaw passenger shipboard education, entertainment, and destination activities—including all ground services. The Oregonian Publishing Company(1981-1984): Editorial Aide Journalism training position involved feature news writing and photography. Education Bachelor of Arts (1982) Business Administration—Marketing Lewis& Clark College Dual Degree Spanish—Spanish & Latin American Literature Portland, OR 97219 Costa Rica (1981) Six-month Latin American culture, history and political science course Mexico (1980) Four-month language and Mexican history course Guatemala (1977) One-year high sc=hool exchange, AFS Intemational/Intercultural Programs Activities and Awards Rotary San Luis Obispo Daybreak (1998-Present): Community Service Committee Chair Community Health Assessment Collab. SLO Community Health Foundation (1998-Present): Steering Committee Collaboration Forum (1996-Present): Planning Committee . Adult Services Policy Coalition (1997-Present): Agency Representative Leadership San Luis Obispo (1997): Graduate Class VI Visitor&Convention Bureau, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce (1995): Committee Chair Santa Barbara County Fair: Excellence in Service Award Morro Bay Harbor Festival: Community Service Award. Western Fairs Association (1992): Second-place,Association photo contest representing Western States Educational Leadership (1984): Second-pace, annual Association photo contest The Oregonian "Pacesetter Honor" (1980: For report on the plight of Hispanic population in Portland A4-4