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Martli28.1990 ||M< 5 0 5830 Dear Orono Staff and Council, I would like to submit my name in nomination for the Park Commission opening. I feel this is a very important community job that has ^eat potential to positively impact Orono for years to come. I would appreciate the opportuni**' to be a member of such a committee. For a number of years I have used Orono parks and spent time tu, out such things as equipment, us^e and availability to the community. In tu«s tail I wrote a letter to the Park Commissin sharing my concerns, suggestions and support. It has long been my intent to offer to lobby to assist the city in raising money for Park equipment, u that was needed. The recent discussions about the pppropriate use of Bederwood Park has further pe^ed my concerns and interest in now parks are used, where money comen from, who has access, etc. In attempting to find a win-win compromise I have spent countless hours researching options, talking with school, dty and park commission 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 Commission needs to continue its important job of being proactive in its plemning process as it updates the Comprehensive Plan and attempts to broaden its fu^dal base. T^s 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 personaJ commitoent 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 having had a child die in 1981,1 took this personal *■ ardship and turned it into a positive, working for the good of others. Eight years since it’s inception, my dream, our national organization, is a highly respected leader in the field, liiis 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 addition, as a consultant to businesses in the area of team-building and communications I feel I would be able to contribute those skills and a team attitude in working with the city staff and council. I have included my resume. Please consider me for this Park Commission opening. Sincerely, Sherokee Dsa 3630 EUeen St Orono, MN 65359