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Agenda 06/28/2011 Item #9A 6/28/2011 Item 9A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Appointment of member to Collier County Citizens Corps. OBJECTIVE: To appoint 1 member to serve the remainder of a tenn that will expIre on November 5, 2014 to the Collier County Citizens Corps. CONSIDERA nONS: The Collier County Citizens Corps is an ] I member committee that was established on November 5, 2002 by Ordinance No. 02-56 to provide information to the citizens of Collier County and to act as a coordinating agency for the enhancement of activities that support emergency services, law enforcement and disaster prevention, preparedness and response. The committee will assist in the recruitment of volunteers by publicizing and expanding existing community programs such as: Medical Reserve, Neighborhood Watch, Community Emergency Response Teams, Volunteers in Police Service & other public safety and law enforcement programs. They will also facilitate communication between Collier County & State & Federal agencies on mitigation activities as well as to enable Collier County to identify outside resources such as grants, training opportunities and equipment. A list of the current membership is included in the backup. The resignation of James J. von Rinteln was received on June 10,2011 as the representative of the American Red Cross. A letter was received on June ] 4, 201] from the American Red Cross recommending the following applicant: APPLICANT CATEGORY D1ST ELECTOR ADV. COMM. American Red Cross I n/a ::J y~~ I Heidi Ruster ATTENDANCE: N/A AMERICAN RED CROSS RECOMMENDATION: Heidi Ruster By Ordinance No. 02-56, these appointments arc recommended from specific agenc i es/ 0 rgani zati ons. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: NONE RECOMMENDA TION: That the Board of County Commissioners considers the recommendation for appointment, appoint I memher, and direct the County Attorney to prepare a resolution confirming the appointment. PREPARED BY: Ian Mitchell, Executive Manager Board of County Commissioners AGENDA DATE: June 28, 2011 Packet Page -27- 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. COLLlER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: Item Summary: Meeting Date: 9.A. Appointment of member to the Collier County Citizens Corps. 6/28/2011 Prepared By Name: Ian Mitchell Title: Executive Manager, BCC 6/21/20118:42:02 AM Submitted by Title: Executive Manager, BCC Name: Ian Mitchell 6/21/20118:42:04 AM Approved By Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager-Business Operations. CMO Date: 6/21/201 I 9:35:35 AM Packet Page -28- + 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. RECEIVED JUN 2 0 2011 American Red Cross i:bam:lf C;uuntv ,..... . ~omm~ers June 14, 2011 Collier County Board of County Commissioners 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112 To Whom It May Concern. We respectfully nominate a member to replace the American Red Cross member of the Collier County Citizen Corps. Our nomination from the American Red Cross Board is Heidi Ruster, Regional CEO. Heidi joined as CEO on June 4 and is very adept as a representative of the American Red Cross and a potential member of the Citizen Corp committee. Heidi has been involved with the American Red Cross for 19 years and has been active with disaster preparedness and response for 12 years. Thank you for your consideration and let me know if there are any questions. ~ iJ.A r Joseph fraZier ~ Regional Board Chairman Collier Count)' Chapter 2610 Northbrooke Plaza Drive' Naples. Fiorida 34119' (239) 596-6868' (239) 596-6923 Fax E-mail: colliercountyredcross@comcast.net. Visit our website: \\/ww.colliercountyretlcross.org Packet Page -29- 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. Mitchelllan From: .ent: 0: Subject: h ru ster@colliercountyredcross.org Wednesday, June ",5, 2011 1.52 PM Mitchelllan New On-line Advisory Board Application Submitted Advisory Board Application Form Collier County Government 3301 E. Tamiami Trail Naples, FL 34112 (239)252-8606 Application was received on: 6/15/2011 1 :52:23 PM. Name: [Heidi Ruste~ Home Phone: 123945434411 Home Address: 19254 Chestnut Tree Lpi City: 1Ft. Mversl Zip Code: 1339671 Phone Numbers Fax: Business: ~3959668681 .-Mail Address: Ihrustcra'collicrcountvredcross.or~ Board / Committee Applied for: !Citizen Corp~ Category: ~ot indicatedl Work Place: I.'\merican Red Cros~ How long have you lived in Collier County: Have you ever been convicted of any offense against the law? ~ !Not Indicatedl Do you or your employer do business with the County? IYd American Red Cross has a Collier Count. Branch. Our mission is prepare. land support our militarY members and familics.1 . NOTE: All advisory board members must update their profile and notify the Board of County Commissioners in the evcnt that their relationship changes relating to memberships of organizations that may benefit them in the outcome of advisory board recommendations or they enter into contracts with the County. Packet Page -30- 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. Would you and/or any organizations with whom roul are affiliated benefit from decisions or . recommendations made by this advisory board? Yes Are you a registered voter in Collier County? ~ Do you currently hold public office? ~ Do you currently or ever served on a Collier County Board or Committee? ~ INot Indicatedl Please list your community activities: 2005 to present: Faith based Preschool education teacher, program coordinator, Ministerial Search committee! member, Chair for board of directors 2006- Present: Advisory Council-Florida's Blood Centers 2007. 2009:1 Board Member. The Bob Rauschenberg Center of Living 2002 to 2005: Girl Scout Leader to 10 girls 1992 tol 2005 American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, mY/AIDS Instructor, Station Chairman 2005 to Present: Rotarvl ,South Ft. Mvers Member Currentlv act as membership committee member and new member coordinator. rami bctive with fundraisers, communitv activities and attend other local Rotary clubs.1 Education: ~ 990 University of Maryland: University College. College Park, MD. BS: Business Administration: Minor:! History 1995 University of Maryland System, Bowie State University, Rota Naval Station, Spain. MA: Publid l4dministration 1992 to present: . Full spectrum of American Red Cross courses in Health and Safetv up tol Instructor Trainer and Administrator, Armed Forces, Intemational and Disaster classes including Disasted Officer Development and Intemship at National HeaduuaI1ers. . Wide variety of Human Resources, Non-Profirl "ovemance/leadership, Volunteer, disease prevention and care, fundraising, disaster coordination workshop~ 'nd conferences with American Red Cross. University of Indiana School of Philanthropy, Federal and locall bovernment and manv others.1 EXllerience: ~rune 2011 to present American Red Cross, FI Southern Gulf Coast (Collier and Lee County) Manage staff and fWlunteers and county chanter locations to achieve mission effectivelv. Partner closelv with board and national [Organization to follow/determine direction and guidance in line with ~ission. Keep on going strength inl Icommunitv relations/collaborations. Ensure finances are well managed and strong. Support and encourage! support for revenue needs from diverse sources in communi tv Mav 2005 to May 20 II American Red CrossJ Lee Countv Chapter. FL Executive Director. Provide leadership and guidance to a stable paid staff of 101 (started with 4) and over 500 volunteers.. Partner effectivelv with Board of Directors to ensure strength and ton! . . notch mission related services through budget, finances, strategic plan, board members and quality services-I IFinancial oosition has not realized a deficit in four vears and revenue/reserves have increased steadilv. . W orkl closely with the Regional chapter. Florida chapters and national organization to ensure our mission.! rganizational structure. orograms, revenue and overall direction has the most effective short and long terml results for the organizations strength aIld stability. . Ensure quality mission related services are orovided to full Icommunitv with fundamental principles in mind. through disaster related events and every day prevention and 2 Packet Page -31- 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. ~csponsc. . Fundraise for budget with continuous diversitv in resources. and continuous planning for long tennl stability' Collaborate continuouslv with full communitv to determine beneficial partnershio in services.! fundraising. and awareness efforts. April 2001 to May 2005 CarePoint. Inc. Oklahoma City Executive DirectOlj Effectivelv managed a staff of 22 and 15 volunttotors. . Acted as liaison with staff and Board and fulfilltodl (merations of the organization in line with mission. vision. strategic plan and goals approved by the Board o~ Directors. . Prel1arcd grams and managcd govcrnment funding from six separate sources totaling over 1.3 million dollars. annually. . Fundraised almost $400.000 per year in foundation grants. special events andl individual donors. . Determined budgets and oversee fiscal operations of a 1.7 million budget. . Acted as ~ public relations officer and community oartner. . Maintained non-jud\!mental and euual onnonunit'~ environment with personnel. clients and community. . Oversaw case mana!<ement. housing services. nutrition! iprocram. employment and prevention with services to 7000 individuals. annually in 54 counties. . Successfully! coordinated merger with agency which comnlimented mission well and realized increased efficiency otl administration and effectiveness of client outcomes. Februarv 1998 to April 2001 American Red Cross ofl Central Oklal10ma. Oklahoma City. OK Assistant Director of Operations and Training. Effectivelv managed a Istaff of 10 and over 200 volunteers. . Directed Disaster operations and CPR/First Aid. Aquatics and HIV / AIDS raining. . Increased community outreach and partnershins throughout three counties of jurisdiction. .1 Coordinated a National Training conference with over 500 attendees for three vears. . Acted as liaison withl [upper management and direct service staff. Followed guidelines provided by the national organization and thel IBoard of Directors. . Managed budlZet to coordinate with needs of Drol!ram and assisted with specific grantl Iwriting for DrOlZram. . Served as United Wav Loaned Executive- 3 months. Februarv 1996 to Januarv 1998 NE IFlorida Chapter of the American Red Cross Health and Safety Director. Managed staff offtve and over 501 Ivolunteers. . Directed CPR/FA. Aquatics and HIV /AIDS traininlZ . Marketed. coordinated )J"LlgramS and! managed inventory and budgeting. 1992-1995 American Red Cross Rota Spain. Field Office assistant! lnteri 'tation Manager. After Hours Worker Armed Forces communication. Volunteer Chairman (voluntee osition 92-93) 199] -] 992 Naval Air Station Patuxent River. MD SUPDI Clerk. Data Entry/inventory 19X6 1990 US Navv Active Duty Aviation Electronics Teclmician . Avionics "A" School: Aircrewman Training. 11988-1990 Navy Museum, Washington Nayy Yard. DC . 3 Packet Page -32- 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. Collier County Citizens Corps Name Work Phone Appt'd Exp. Date Term Home Phone DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate 2nd Term 430-0214 11/01/05 11/5/14 1 Year 4 Years Mr. Russell D. Rainey 3725 Montreux Lane, #104 Naples, FL 34114 E-Mail: rrainey@swfla.rr.com District: Category: Community Emergency Response Team CERT Mr.. James J. von Rinteln 596-6868 821 Apple Court 389-7305 Marco Island, FL 34145 E-Mail: jvonrinteln@colliercountyredcross District: I Category: American Red Cross 7/27110 11/05/06 11/05/15 1115/14 4 Years 4 Years 'RESI~NED JuiVE 10. Dr. Joseph B. Neiweem 03/23/10 980 Cape Marco Drive, Unit 1906 642-3907 Marco Island, FL 34145 E-Mail: bleeten@comcast.net District: 1 Category: Collier Emergency Response Volunteers CERV Mr. Douglas E. Porter 1650 Mullet Court Naples, FL 34102 E-Mail: dporter143@comcast.net District: 4 Category: Civil Air Patrol CAP Mr. James H. Elson 860-0009 680 8th Avenue, South 434-2652 Naples, FL 34102 E-Mail: jelsonl@comcast.net District: 4 Category: Collier County Veterans Council II/01/05 417-9890 12/1 4/1 0 11/05/02 11/05/1 0 Thursday, ,Tanuary 06, 2011 Page 1 of3 Packet Page -33- 11/05/13 4 Years 11/05/06 11/5/14 1 Year 4 Years 11/05/06 11/05/14 4 Years 4 Years Collier County Citizens Corps Name Work PhOlle Home Phone Appt'd DateRe-appt Exp. Date 2ndExpDate 6/28/2011 Item 9A Term 2nd Term Mr. Reginald A. Buxton, II 11806 Quail Village Way Naples, FL 34119 E-Mail: nnjournal@swfla.rr.com District: 3 Category: Business & Industry (Chamber) 10/14/03 0]/12/10 2 Years 4 Years 572-0051 514-2371 Mr. Jerry Sanford 1347 Old Oak Lane Naples, FL 34] 10 E-Mail: gsanford@nortlmaplesfire.com District: 2 Category: Collier County Fire Chiefs Association 09/28/04 01/12/10 597 -3222 596-7959 Captain Walter R. Jaskiewicz 420 South Barfield Drive Marco Island, FL 34]45 E-Mail: captwrj@ao1.com District: I Category: Coast Guard Auxiliary ] 1/05/02 389-0723 01/12/1 0 M5.. Margaret M. Lauzon 7/27/10 3244 Benicia Court 591-8095 Naples, FL 34109 E-Mail: lauzonpeggy@gmai1.com District: 3 Category: Retired Senior Volwlteer Program RSVP L1. Mike Jones 774-4434 06/23/09 330] E. Tamiami Trail 0]/12/10 Naples, FL 34] 12 E-Mail: specialservices@colliersheriff.net District: Category: Sheriffs Office Thursday. January 06, 2011 Page 2 of3 Packet Page - 34- 11/05/05 11/05/13 11/05/05 11105/13 ] 1105/05 ]1/05113 11/5/13 I 1105/09 ] 1105/1 3 ] Year 4 Years 3 Years 4 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Months 4 Years 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. Collier County Citizens Corps Name Work Phone Home Pholle Appt'd Exp. Date DateRe-appt 2ndExpDate Term 2l1d Term This 11 member committee was established on November 5, 2002 by Ordinance No. 02- to provide information to the citizens of Collier County and to act as a coordinating agency for the enhancement of activities that support emergency services, law enforcement and disaster prevention, preparedness and response. The committee will assist in the recruitment of volunteers by publicizing and expanding existing community programs such as: Medical Reserve, Neighborhood Watch, Community Emergency Response Teams, Volunteers In Police Service & other public safety and iaw enforcement programs. They will also facilitate communication between Collier County & State & Federal agencies on mitigation activities as well as to enable Collier County to identify outside resources such as grants, training opportunities and equipment. FL STAT: President through the Officc of Homeland Security Staff: Judy Scribner, Human Services Program Manager: 252-3608 n,ursday, January 06, 2011 Page 3 of3 Packet Page -35- James J. 1'on Rinteln 821 Apple Court Marco Island, FL 34145 l'o/lrfa;comcast./let (239) 877-7/73 6/28/2011 Item 9.A. RFCEIVED jUN 2 a 2011 B-:Ja:C! at':,..",......' ,,_ __ '---'''1 v....rn:nissJoners Chairman, Collier County BCC 3301 Tamiami Trail, E. 3rd Floor, Building F. Naples, FL 34112 Attn: Mr. Ian Mitchell June 10, 2011 Dear Chairman Coyle, Please accept my resignation from the Citizen Corps Advisory Committee to the Board of County Commissioners. As you know, my membership was as a voting member representing the American Red Cross and as I am no longer officially affiliated with that organization I can not serve as its representative. If I can be of any further assistance to you or the County Commission please let me know. Respectfully, ~ ~,~__\2. .~ .Iames.l. ,on Rinteln. \1".. FPr,M. (T'1 CEO (Retired), Florida's Southem Gulf Coast Region of the American Red Cross Packet Page -36-