Item D11BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: May 21, 2008 Division: County Administrator
Bulk Item: Yes No x Department: County Administrator
Staff Contact Person: Connie Cvr #4441
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of one (1) "At Large" appointment to the Tourist
Development Council District III Advisory Committee.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The position was advertised due to the position vacancy resulting from
the resignation of Dr. Luis Sala
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On September 8, 1999, the Board of County
Commissioners passed an Ordinance providing for the appointment of "At Large" members to the
District Advisory Committee by the Board of County Commissioners.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval of an appointment.
TOTAL COST: -0- BUDGETED: Yes No
COST TO COUNTY: -0- SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No AMOUNT PER MONTH Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty OMB/Purchasing Risk Management _
DOCUMENTATION: Included x
DISPOSITION:
Revised 8/06
Not Required
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MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
DATE: May 5, 2008
TO: Ms. Debbie Frederick, Acting County Administrator
FROM: Kelly Payne, Administrative Secretary
RE: DAC III `AT LARGE' VACANCY
Please bring forward the attached District III Advisory Committee "At Large" applications
to the MAY BOCC meeting.
This position was advertised due to the position vacated by Dr. Luis Sala who resigned.
"At Large" representative — Any resident who is not directiv involved in a tourism
business and who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within
the tax collection district for which they are applying. (The operative word within
this description is directiv. This word means someone who is not in business nor
whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
Applicants are:
• Ms. Melanie Elder
• Ms. Mary Beth Martel
• Mr. Larry E. Shaffer
Approval of one (1) applicant is requested.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact this office on 296-
1552.
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APPLICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC)
LODGING INDUSTRY - shall be owners or operatoWmanagersofmotels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bad tax in the
tax collection district for which they are applying
�j TOURIST -RELATED BUSINESS - shall be persons involved in business which is
interdeperKkN t upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development
but who are not owners, operators/managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and
other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they
are applying
NAME:
WORK ADDRESS:
HOME ADDRESS:
WORK PHONE:
FAX NO:
AT LARGE - Any resident who is not dfnect involved in a tourism business and
who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means someone
wh is not in business nor whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
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APPLICATION TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., Friday MAY 2, 2008
Applicant will be notified by phone or email that the application has been received by our office. If the
applicant does not receive notification itishis/her responsibility contact the TDC office to confirm recei
MONROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
1201 White Street, Suite 102
Key West, Florida 33M
(306) 296-1552 (telephone}t(305) 296-0788 (fax)
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Melanie Elder
310 24t" Street Ocean Side
Marathon, Fl 33050
(305)-395-0213
Experience: 20 year's in media sales; 7 years in cable and 13 in print media.
Sales Manager 1 Marketing Director: August 2005 to present
Manage sales and marketing for four newspapers in the Florida Keys: Florida
Keys Keynoter, Key West Keynoter, The Reporter, Keys Sunday
Supervise retail and classified departments in three offices
Marketing Director: 1997 -- August 2005, Altoona, Pa.
Managed classified, retail and telemarketing departments
Oversaw special events and develop community partnerships
Coached sales staff
Created fundraising drive for non-profit agencies
Office Manager: 1992 —1997, Altoona, PA
Office Manager for AT&T Media Services in two offices
Trained new employees
Scheduled and processed all contracts and traffic instructions
Created successful marketing promotions
Community Liaison. 1992 1993 Part time
Community Liaison for Claysburg / Kimmel School District:
Developed family -focused community support system
programs - funded by the county -- becoming self sustaining
within one year (two years ahead of program schedule)
Community Service Coordinator: 1992 to 1993 Part time
Supervised 120 teens in Claysburg l Kimmel School District community service programs.
Increased student volunteerism within the school district. Educated teens on how to become
involved in their community and encourage them to be life long leaders and volunteers.
Counselors'Assist 1990 —1992, Bedford, PA
Counseled teens in education and career development by using the discovery program
(a computer software program). Developed a career fair that encourage teens to continue
their education. Assisted the guidance counselor with program goals and objectives. Wrote
grants and planned budgets that were submitted and approved by the PA Department Of
Education.
Mediator: 1989 to 1990 Fart time Ebensburg, PA
Office of Attorney General for the state of Pennsylvania
Pre -Law Work -Study: 1998 -- 1990, Cresson, PA
Assistant to the Director of Paralegal Dept. Designed program to obtain American Bar
Association approval at Mount Aloysius College.
Education: Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA 16630, Degree Program:
Behavioral Science / Public Administration / Pre -law, May 1994 Southwest State
University Marshall, MN 56258, Degree Program: Physical Education, May 1990.
Volunteer Work: Director, GLEE Board 2007-08; member, Marathon Chamber of Commerce
2005-08; Sheets Christmas 1990-1997, Salvation Army Project Bundle Up1990-1997; grant
approval chairperson for the City Grants Foundation in Pa 1997-2005.
APPLICATION
DISTRICT III ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAC)
APR 21 2008
LODGING INDUSTRY - shall be owners or operators/managers of motels, hotels
recreational vehicle parks or other tourist accommodations which are subject to bed tax in the
tax collection district for which they are applying
QTOURIST -RELATED BUSINESS - shall be persons involved in business which is
interdependent upon the tourist industry who have demonstrated an interest in tourist development
but who are not owners, operators/managers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and
other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they
are applying
AT LARGE - Any resident who is not directi involved in a tourism business and
who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
they are applying (The operative word within this description is directly. This word means someone
who is not in business, nor whose business or economic activity are dependent upon tourists).
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applicant does not receive notification, it is his/her responsibility to contact the TDC office to confirm receipt.
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Key West, Florida 33040
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but who are not owners, operatorstmanagers of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks and
other tourist accommodations and whose business is in the tax collection district for which they
are applying
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who shall represent the general public and shall live or work within the tax collection district for which
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ENAPLOYME_.NT
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J1995(2000 - 2005J
Own and operate a successful Internet publishing company- Bridge Tender. operate
bridge and monitor surroundingarea for various government age»cie5.
Jot3 TITLE YP4,Rs Empwy� L) (1993 - 95)
1:1ectr•or,ic.s r' :aerial QfJicer- USS "Imerica (CVGGJ 1 arfnik, Virginia
Directly in charge of Communications Division consisting of 40 subordinates in the
maintenance and repair ofell ll systems.
jqR i'ITi.F YI.AKS EyiPLU', 11) (1991 - 93)
r)r»:tltrtric:rlirJrrs T3£1)tzrtmt`T 1 Ne-ctd, SpeCkd Boot Sgtnrdron Avo Vr'lblk, Virgitrkr
iv6 Department dead of all communications and computer sy.stetms for 7 subordinate sea
commands. See page
EDUCATION
SKILLS
✓1_(;kPF: FARNED OR MAJOR YEARS AT'TENT)ED (1985 - 8 7)
.fir. F co Col q e, St. Leo, FL. Tdc pater (_ampus ;1'ru fr ik, Vir�gim3 o
Business Adnninistration specializing in communications and computer managernent-
Cirade point a� crage: 4.0 [possible 4.01
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C xti;ed ,!ales Nava'
YEARS A'rreNwr) (1970 - 95)
I arious thr,?ughonr r+-orld
Various teci,n:cal and management courses attended throughout naval career. A detailed
list will he provided if necessary.
• Adept n all aspects of Internet business administration.
Computer specialist in All technical hardware, software, and security aspects.
Capa.biL and proven ninnager of human resc%urcec and tangible assets in any setting,
• Proven e%perience and reliat-ility.
In7nvat; e communicator and skilled in custoricr
interactions -Skilled :,,ar)ager of monetary assets.
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Employment [continued)
,JOB TITLC YEARS E,%1P;-QYED (198 7 - 91)
Electronics A-laterialOfcer 1l5.5Oldendorf[DD972] Yokosuka, lapan
Directly in charge of Combat Systems Electronics Division consisting of 25 subordinates in
the maintenance and repait of all systems.
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C<>urse Supem•isor Fleet Troining Center
YEARS CMP!.0'i PD (1985 - F7)
Nor{olk. Virginia
Directly in charge of 8 sicbnrdinates in the management of the Prospcetive Electronics
Material O'iiccr and Basic Lkxtronics ndministtation courses.
J08 TITLk
Various riSS Alashrille (LPD 13]
YEARS EMPI.cir rD (1980 - E5)
Iti',wr 61k, Virl;inia
3M Coordinator j8,1-851 managing ali ship'- maintenance programs. Leadln Chief (80-34J
directly in charge of Operations Electronics Division consisting of 34 subo. dinates in the
maintenance and repair of all systems,
Jog .l`i� Lc
Lead Scht)ol5' Command
YEARS EMPLOYED (1977 - 80)
San Diego. Colrftrnia
insmrctor and course manager i'ar ; INIS iWi1CX11 ITT Systems maintenance.
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Radar Srrpe,vivor U'S,S Dubuque [LrnRJ
YEARS(1972 - 7 7)
San Die9v. Ca4lorrtia
Directly in Cha-gc of Radar Work Center consisting of 3 subordinates in the maintenance and
repair of ail w�:<,eirts,