Item #04 Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: January 5, 2010
Item # ~
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Stella McLeod
Ext. 1024
Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
Subject: Appointment to the Human Relations Diversity Board
Background Summary:
Members of the Human Relations Diversity Board serve two-year terms. Currently, the Human Relations Diversity
Board has seven (7) members and their resolution allows no less than seven (7) members and no more than
fifteen (15) members. One application was received from Ms. Nanci Johson with an interest in serving on the
board.
Issue:
Should the honorable Mayor and City Commission appoint Ms. Nanci Johnson to the Human Relations Diversity
Board with a term ending May 2012.
Recommendations
The City's Human Relations Diversity Board is recommending that the City Commission appoint Ms. Nanci
Johnson to the Human Relations Diversity Board with term ending May 2012.
Attachments:
Board List
Board Application/Resume
Financial Impact:
None.
Type of Item: (please marl< with an "x'J
Public Hearing
_ Ordinance First Reading
_ Ordinance Second Reading
Resolution
_ Commission Approval
Discussion & Direction
For Clerl<'s Deat Use:
_ Consent Agenda
_ Public Hearing
_ Regular Agenda
_ Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
_ Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney
Reviewed by Finance Dept.
Reviewed by ( )
N/A
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N/A
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CITY OF OCOEE
APPLICATION FOR SERVING ON CITY BOARDS
(please Print Legibly)
1. Name: Nanci Johnson EmailAddress:njohnson@fbcwindermere.com
2. Home Address: 2520 Greywall Avenue Home Phone: 407-294-1790
City, State, Zip: Ocoee, FL 34761
3. Business: FBCWindermere Business Phone: 407-876-2234
4. Business Address: 300 Main Street Windermere, FL 34786
5. Brief Summary of Education and Experience: Please see attached
6.
Are you a U.S. citizen? Yes X
Are you a registered voter? Yes
Resident of the City for 6 months or longer?
Do you hold public office?
Are you employed by the City?
Do you now serve on a City Board or Committee?
PLEASE CHECK THE BOARDS WHICH INTEREST YOU:
X
X
X
No
No
Will be registering
X No
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No
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No
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Yes
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lcate your egree 0 mterest as lrst c OlCe- , secon c Olce- , etc.
* Code Enforcement Board * Planning & Zoning Commission
Board of Adjustment X Human Relations/Diversity Board
Community Grant Review Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board Board
Citizen Advisory Council * General Employees' Retirement
Of Fire Department (CACOFD) Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Citizen Advisory Council * Police Officers' and Firefighters'
Of Police Department (CACOPD) Retirement Trust Fund Board of
Trustees
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REQUIRED FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT
12.
Why do you think you are qualified to serve on this Board?
I have a passion for the cause. I believe in Diversity and the importance of educating everyone on
differences cultures face. Especially when pertaining to those with disabilities. I feel my past
experiences, and plans for the future will be beneficial to the Board as a whole.
13.
Please attach resume and/or other information to assist Commission in making appointments.
Nanci Johnson
DATE: 12/23/09
Note:
SIGNA TURE
(1) Application effective for ONE YEAR from date of completion. It can be faxed to (407)905-3168.
(2) If you have any questions, please call the City Clerk's office at (407) 905-3105.
O:BOARDLISTSlBdApp lMarch2009 .doc
HUMAN RELA TIONS/DIVERSITY BOARD
Created by Res. #2003-21 on 9/16/2003
Res. #2003-21 amended by Res. # 2004-11 changing quorum to 51 % (2 year terms)
No less than 7 members, no more than 9 members
Member District
Phone Number
1. Fay Alston (Vice-Chair) 4
340 Sterling Lake Drive
407-292-7121 (H)
falston@ao1.com
2. Shakeel Anjum 3
201 Belhaven Falls Drive
407-877-0064 (H)
407-242-6554 (cell)
nirvanaor@vahoo.com
3. William Maxwell
(Chairman) 2
558 Woodson Avenue
407-656-0054 (H)
407-447-3117 (W)
407-694-5905 (C)
407-447-4746 (F)
wemaxcom@aol.com
4. Berwyn Oltman 3
622 Palomas Ave.
407-877-9115 (H)
bloltman@iuno.com
5. Jennifer J. Hopkins 2
2095 Alclobe Circle
407 -293-4159
hopkinsii@msn.com
6. Ashley Papagni 3
516 Douglas Edward Dr.
(954) 675-3089
ashleypapagni@gmail.com
7. Dr. Alex Roa 2
1116 Serissa Court
407-484-8257(H)
407-299-2350 (W)
dralex@healthcare.com
8. Vacant
9. Vacant
1
Term Ends
May 2010
May 2010
May 2011
May 2011
May 2010
May 2011
May 2011
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Nane; Johnson
2520 Greywall Avenue
Ocoee, Fl347tll
(H)407-294-1190
(C)407-298-SS88
p-ndfoundatlontfbaol,com
njohnson@fbcwindermere,com
December 23, 2009
City of Ocoee
DlversltV Board
150 N. Lake Shore Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761
(0) 407-905-3100
(F) 407-905-3168
REGARDING:
Letter of Interest for City of Ocoee Ditltrsity Board
I have been corresponding with Mr. Maxwell, and my apologies, but ,'ve not been able to sit In one place long enough yet this
holiday season to update my resume to turn In with my application. With that said, I ilm asking the Board to please accept this letter
of interest. along with it rough outline of a resume until after the New Year.
· I was raised in Miami.
· I have been a resident of Ocote since 1994.
· I have been, and I stili am "inter-racially" married to a man who is of Black & Japanese descent.
· I have a 20 year old dausf1ter, (first marriage-her father is from Puerto Rico). She graduated from OHS.
· My son, from current marriage, will begin his high school years at OHS next school year as a freshman.
· From the time I was In elementary school I have always had a passion for those who were different, or had special needs.
· In high school I volunteered with It friend of mine at Sunrise School in South Florida.
· Out of High School while IIv1ns up north I worked in It residential hldllty for s~ere and profoundly mentally and phYSically
handicapped persons.
· I began my schooling with the intention of becoming a teacher for the Deaf, but marriage and children sidetracked me.
· Coming from a family where hearing aIds and talking loud was the norm, I began to be "dipped" into the disabled
community a little more all the time.
· Since I became employed at FBCWindermere I have been able to take my passions and run with them.
· Next, form ins the foundation helped me to foster my passion even more everyday to provide equal opportunities, as well
as modification whenever possible for those who need It in everyday life.
I was first introduced to the DIversity Board through Mary Ellen Murray who!'1' attended church with. At the time I was involved in
another organization that worked with at risk teens and we were invited to, and did march In the first Ocoee MLK Parade.
The Diversity Board was put before me again in October when again, my son's football team, now the Ocoee Bull Dogs went before
the Mayor and City Commissioners' In rec08l'lition of the teams accomplishments. It was at that meeting I heard Mr. Maxwell speak
on the Diversity Board. I found it Interesting that with the facts and statistics of "diversity" being talked about -I heard nothing of
our disabled community. I then had the opportunity to speak with the Mayor a few days later and asked about that. He suggested
maybe I contact Mr, MallWell and set how I can help the Board in this area.
Well here I am. I am asking that I be considered for a seat on the DiversIty Board to look more closely at where we are as a
community in helping those with spedal needs get ahead for themselves and find some Independence, while at the same time
making sure the city is following It's guidelines to ensure equality for these citizens.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for your consideration of my being appointed to the City of Ocoee Diversity Board.
Sincerely,
Nand Johnson
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Nand Johnson
~520 Greywall Avenue. Ocoee, Fl3476J.
(H)407.29A-1790 (C)407-298-SS88
DndfoundationlBlaol.com
njQhnson@fbcwindermere.com
First Baptist Church \Mndermere December 2005 - CUrrent
WIndermere, FL 34786
Front Dl!sk Administration
Front Desk aerlesl Duties
Disability Ministry Leader and LIaison
. Nathaniel's Hope Buddy Break Coordinator
Free respite proeram sponsored by Nathaniel's Hope which gives parents and caregivers of Individuals with disabilities i1 break 3
hours once a month.
. A.C.C.E.P.T. Ministries Director - Serving Families Llvlno With Disabilities
Partnered with current teacher and expanded a one night, one t1as$ ministry into a 6 class ministry, respite program, VBS for
Special Needs and other special events.
. Attended Partners in policy Making Program through the State of Florida in sutnmer 2009. This program focuses on the
IDEA law and the rights of those with disabilities. UnfortUnately due to Illness, I had to step out of the class. I have
reapplied for this year.
. Invited by FBC Orlando to sit on a round table with other local churches and agencies that assist those with diMlbilitles
throughout Central Florida.
. Founded the PND fOUNDATION, INC. - Focusing on tit<< possibilities, not the disabilities of every person
Previous EmDlovment
Home Theater Solutions 2004-2005
Winter Gard@n, FL 34787
TIt/s bus/~$S hm s/n~ closed
Accounts Recefvables/WarehouSC!/tustomer ServIce
In charge of ell orderIng and tracking of warehouse materials for home theater and speaker installations.
Follow up calls on past due invoices.
Misc. Spedal Projects
Fassettl Anthony& Taylor
Orlando, FL JlIlt
Front D.tk Adminittration
Front Desk Clerical Duties
200~2004
Self Employment
Virtual Secretary
2OM-Z004
Flrst BaptIst Church Wlnde~
WIndermere, R. 34786
Administrative Assistant 10 Executive Pastor
All clerical and special projects In support of Pastor and church liS II whole
Co-Director of Children's Puppet Team
Brought in Sign language teachers to te~ch a Wednesday evening classes
1999-2_
Walt Disney World
Lake Buena VISta, Flortda
Vacation Club
Housekeeping/Maintenance Base
Wilderness Lodse
Housekeeping/Maintenance Base, Warehouse. Fadlities Coordinator
Animal Kingdom
ETR/SCHEDUUNG!Speclal Projects
1992-2001
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During my employment with Disney I was Iftl/olved in th~ following:
. DiversIty Team
. R~ort Advisory Teem
. Lee Cotlcrelrs Advisory Team
. Worked cfosely with hearing impaired Cast members in my location
. Volunteered with Mark Jones In our Dtsabllity Awareness Department at various functions for the Deaf Community
. Took Slen laneuage dasses working tow.rds interpretlns