Input on Administrator and Volunteer Opps

Volunteer for National Public Lands Day Help celebrate the 18th Annual National Public Lands Day from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at Sleeping Turtles Preserve in Venice.

What citizens want in a new county administrator Five public focus groups honed in on thecharacteristics and qualities that Sarasota County residents feel are most important for this position.

Clean up the coast Sept. 24 Volunteer to clean coastal and other areas during the 2011 International Coastal Cleanup. The event takes place 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 24, at sites throughout Sarasota County. To sign up, call 941-861-5399.

A few open spots for Civics 101

A few places remain for the upcoming Civics 101. Here's a note from County Civics Coordinator Vickie French:

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all doing well. I went to the opera to see La Boheme this past Saturday night. In the brochure provided there is a list of volunteers. I recognized 8 names from Civics. You are everywhere contributing to what makes Sarasota so special.

I am writing to you because I need your help recruiting participants for the spring class. It was almost full and have had 2 people cancel just today. I still need 3-6 more people. Work your magic. The schedule is attached and I have added in some exciting new tours for this session

Thank you in advance for your efforts. By the way, we’ll be having another Civics alumni event May 19^th so mark your calendars and I’ll send out information as the date approaches.

Vickie French

Neighborhood Coordinator

Sarasota County Government

1660 Ringling Blvd. 4th Floor

Sarasota, FL 34236

861-5145

Start the New Year right by volunteering in a 1906 Historic House

Lynda Seidl shares this call for volunteers at the Wilson House:

Sarasota County recently completed the rehabilitation of the historic Wilson House located at Urfer Family Park. We invite your assistance as a Wilson House volunteer to help us open the house on a regular basis. As a volunteer you will open and close the house, greet visitors, and answer questions related to the exhibits on display there.

The exhibits at Wilson were developed to relay the interesting history of the house, the impact of Dr. C. B. Wilson and his family on life in early Sarasota, as well as the agricultural and natural history of the area. The Wilson House also serves as the Roland Abraham Trail Center and has exhibits on Sarasota County’s vast system of trails. (Legacy Trail Map.)

Volunteer opportunities…

Need your commitment for a two-hour shift twice per month. Days/times are noted below. There will be two volunteers per shift.

Beginning on Tuesday January 18th:

· Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:30

· Thursday from 2:30 – 4:30

· Saturday from 9:30 – 11:30


Ready to Volunteer…

Go to scgov.net “Volunteers." Follow the on-line direction and indicate “Urfer Family Park” as the site.

Want to know more…

Visit the Wilson House on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9:30 – 11:30 through January 14th (exclusive of New Year’s eve) to see the house and exhibits first hand, or contact Lynda Eppinger at 650-2487.

Legacy Trail Open House, Health Dept. Volunteers

Friends of the Legacy Trail are having an Open House Join the Friends of the Legacy Trail at an Open House on Tuesday, Jan.4, 2011, at the Phillippi Estate Park. Preview the upcoming programs, events and Legacy Trail improvements. (MORE)

Season of Sharing: volunteers contribute over $5 million in service hours In this "Season of Sharing," the Sarasota County Health Department (SCHD) recognizes the contributions of its 251 volunteers who serve at seven sites throughout the county. Additionally, the SCHD has oversight of the Senior Friendship Centers' medical and dental clinic volunteers. Collectively, these volunteers provided 29,623 hours in essential roles over a one-year period, saving taxpayers $5,334,025. (MORE)

Advisory Board Applicants for City of Sarasota Needed

Sarasota, FL: The City of Sarasota is seeking individuals who are interested in their community to serve on City Commission Advisory Boards. The following positions are now open:

Board of Rules and Appeals:
- One seat for a mechanical contractor
- One seat for a fire alarm contractor

Bobby Jones Golf Course Advisory Board:
- One seat for an individual with a financial services background
- One seat for an individual with experience managing a recreational facility
- One seat for an active user of the Bobby Jones Golf Course facilities

Citizens With Disabilities Advisory Board:
- Two seats with no seat requirement

Civil Service/General Personnel Board:
- No seat requirement

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board:
- One seat for an individual involved in planning or design in the Downtown Redevelopment Area
- One seat for an individual involved in construction development in the Downtown Redevelopment Area
- One seat for a representative of the Economic Development Board
- One seat for an individual involved in finance or banking

Human Relations Board:
- One seat with no requirement

Newtown Community redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board:
- One seat for a representative of the Economic Development Board
- One seat for an individual involved in planning or design
- One seat for an individual involved in finance or banking

Nuisance Abatement Board:
- Two seats with no requirement

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Advisory Board:
- One seat for an individual who is a City resident

Preference is given to people who live or own property within the City of Sarasota. All positions are voluntary and are appointed by the City Commission of the City of Sarasota. To apply for an Advisory Board position, visit www.sarasotagov.com and click 'Citizen Advisory Boards' or visit the Office of the City Auditor & Clerk, 1565 First Street, during regular business hours.

For more information contact City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini:
941-954-4169.