Okaloosa County BOCC — January 30, 2013 — Rebecca Sherry — reading text

. Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name Rebecca Sherry Address 554 Coral Court unit 511, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years: X Yes No (___City_X_ Unincorporated) Position(s) applying for: _ X Environmental _ League of Cities _ Business (Chamber) __Economic/Jobs (EDC) _ Education _ Fishing/Seafood _ Tourism _ X_At Large A. Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): (May include i in Resume) B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Tulsa B.S. Engineering Chemistry, University of Tulsa MBA, Washington University. Olin Business School B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (May attach resume if desired) Retired, chemical engineer and chemist Volunteer Experience (Photo attached): 2009 - Present, President, Condo Alliance of Okaloosa Island, a Florida ida not for profit corporation that sponsors community building events. Two of our 2012 events were a volunteer Okaloosa Island and Destin dune planting with over 300 participants from over 20 organizations planting nearly 20,000 sea oats in 2 hours on Okaloosa Island and a bit longer in Destin (photo): and the Celebrate Freedom Forum, a symposium of 5 regionally recognized Sunshine Law and Citizen Advocates. Technical advisor and participant on 2012 Norriego Point dune planting. 2011, only person in Okaloosa County to attend all 11 NRDA (Natural Resource Damage Assessment) meetings in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. I spoke at. each meeting, handed out over 1.000 photos of our beautiful Okaloosa Island sugar white | sand beaches, advocated for volunteer dune planting, and met with leaders of the 5 states affected by the BP oil spill. 2011 - 2013, attended 4 FSBPA and ASBPA conferences in Florida and Louisiana; these | are Florida and American Shore and Beach Preservation Association meetings where coastal management is discussed and critiqued. My husband David and I were the only | citizens of Okaloosa County to attend the Spring 2013 FSBPA technical conference. _ C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: 1. John S. Donovan, 770-686-5646 . 2. Lewis Paul, 973-598-1850 3. Walter C, Thompson Jr., 504-957-1092 Page 1 D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): President - Condo Alliance of Okaloosa Island, Member - ASBPA, First Amendment Foundation, FSBPA, OILA, Panhandle Patriots. E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? As much time as it takes to get the job done properly__Hrs per week/month F. Why do you want to be a member of the Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee? I have the education, skill set, business experience and time necessary to competently and objectively evaluate projects submitted. My business experience largely consisted of developing and comparing capital projects on economic and business fundamentals. I would like to contribute my talents to the team that prepares recommendations for the - Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners. I believe my involvement can_ enhance the possibility any RESTORE Act funds received are spent in a thoroughly vetted and fiscally responsible manner, with projects compared in a businesslike manner on_a level playing field. - Lwas a member of a group of citizens who opposed Okaloosa County BCC's significant weakening of the strict ethics clause from the draft ORAC membership charter. Since the BCC voted to weaken the strict ethics clause requirement from committee membership, and thus the committee will largely be filled with members having significant conflicts of interest, it is essential ORAC include one or more members with watchdog credentials to enhance the credibility of committee recommendations. G. If not selected for the ORAC, are you willing to serve on a Working Group? _ Yes _X No I have repeatedly declared I believe this committee needs to operate in the Sunshine. Working Groups are a way around the Sunshine Law. H. I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. I authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references I have provided. I also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that I will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. I further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g., I cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and I will comply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on these requirements by the County Attorney). Name:__Rebececa Sherry Signature Date 5-4-13 Page 2