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mar 3 0 19«JMarch 28.1990 Dear Orono Sta£f and Council, • »•* • . I would like to submit my name in nomination for the Park Comimssion openmg. I feel this is a very important community job that has mat potential to positively impact Orono for years to come. I would appreciate the opportunity to be a member of such a committee. For a numher of years I have used Orono parks and spent time thinking about such things as equipment, usage and availability to the community. In the fall I wrote a letter to the Park Commissin sharing my concerns, suggestions and sujmort. It has long been my intent to offer to lobby to assist the city in raising money for Park equipment, if that was needed. wno nas access, etc. In attempting to find a win-win compromise I have spent countless hours researching options, talking with school, city and park comimssion officials. It has been a lot of work, but very exciting and positive in that I believe there are great opportunities to work together. I believe the Park Comimssion needs to continue its important job of being proactive in its planning process as it updates the Comprehensive Plan and attempts to broaden its financial base. This is of utmost importance with the impending development of Orono with the completion of 394. I feel I would bring to the Park Commission: attention to detail while keeping the bigger picture in mind, stick-to-it-ness and a “can do” attitude with a personal commitment to plan for the future, energy to work for the good of the community. As the founder and President of a non-profit organization, the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Center, I have worked with others to turn dreams into reality providing a service to the population we serve. After haying had a child die in 198 1» I took this personal hardship and turned it into a positive, working for the good of other^ Eight years since it’s inception, my dream, our national organization, is a highly respected leader in the field. This ability to turn a difficult situation into something positive while working with many kinds of people is a valuable asset I would like to share. In ado '-:n, as a consultant to businesses in the area of team-I .k ding and comj ’ e dons I feel I would be able to contribute those skills and a team attitude in wort. ^ v/ith the city staff and council. I have included my resume. Please consider me for this Park Commission opening. Sincerely. Sherokee Dse 3630 Eileen St Orono, MN 55359