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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2024.10.10 - 41519 October 10, 2024 COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD RESOLUTION #2024-4501 Appointment to the Ageways Board of Directors Sponsored By: Brendan Johnson, Commissioner Chair, the Board of Commissioners recommends the following Board action: appoint John Erich to the Ageways Board of Directors for the remainder of a two-year term ending December 31, 2025. COMMITTEE TRACKING 2024-10-01 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - recommend appointment of John Erich 2024-10-10 Full Board - Appoint Motioned by: None Seconded by: None Yes: None (0) No: None (0) Abstain: None (0) Absent: William Miller III, Linnie Taylor (2) ATTACHMENTS 1. Erich App BOC General Application Response ID: 130733 Submitted Date: 08/30/2024 03:38:45 PM Completion Time: 1 hr. 9 min. 39 sec. Note: Please complete this application form in its entirety. Should this application form not be fully completed, or contain false or misleading information, the Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject the application or terminate the appointment. Information included in this application is public and subject to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. All applicants may, at the County’s discretion, be subject to a security check and clearance. All qualified applicants receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, height, weight, arrest record, sexual orientation and/or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. In order to be eligible for application, you must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and a resident of Oakland County. For Materials Management Planning Committee applicants: County residency requirements apply only the elected government official representatives. Representatives of the solid waste management industry, environmental interest groups, industrial waste generator and SEMCOG should conduct business and be active in the county. First Name Last Name JOHN ERICH Address Line 1 1919 ELSIE Address Line 2 City ZIP Code WEST BLOOMFIELD 48324 Primary Phone Type 248-514-3368 cell phone Email Address johnaerich@yahoo.com How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 11years Your Home/Legal Residence Note: Applications for the Oakland Community Health Network Board and the Senior Advisory Council each require different applications that can be found on our website when positions are available. Board / Committee / Commission Board/Committee/Commission AgeWays Board of Directors Are you applying for reappointment? No Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Committee/Commission I am a 75 year old Senior Citizen who is a retired Social Worker. I was the Executive Director of Community Services of Oakland, a United Way Agency located in Southern Oakland County for 31 years. The Agency was multi service and averaged 7000 Cases annually. It was merged with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency in 2005 due to the loss of United Way funding caused by the Economic downturn in the US. Have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission? Yes Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates West Bloomfield Township Parks Commissioner 2020 to 2024. I am running for reelection for another four year term. Please detail any prior work-related or community service experience and skills that may contribute to the position you are seeking: In my last position our Agency had contracts for Chore Services and Outreach from Area Agency on Aging 1b and a contract from the city of Ferndale for Chore Services using Community Development Block Grant funding. I was also President of the Sanctuary Runaway Shelter in Royal Oak and was one of the founders of the South Oakland rotating Homeless Shelter. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to appointment. All circumstances will be considered. No Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits? No High School Name or GED City/State Hacket High School Kalamazoo Michigan College/Technical City/State University of Michigan Ann Arbor Michigan Degree(s) received Masters of Social work With Concentration in Community Practice. Education Please list your most recent work experience first, including full-time, part-time and volunteer work. You may also upload a copy of your resume or any documentation that supports your employment history. Employment Employer Position Title Community Services Oakland Executive Director Dates of Employment 1976-2004 Address 345 East Nine Mile Road, Ferndale 48220 Duties Provided overall Management of the Agency. Upload Your Resume or supporting documentation. Contact #1 Robert Brooks Chairman West Bloomfield Parks Commission 248-462-5109109 Contact #2 Donald Mussen Retired State Employee 248-207-9533 Contact #3 Jonathan Warshay West Bloomfield Trustee 248-207-9533 References I affirm that the information provided on this application (and accompanying resume, if any) is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information or omissions may disqualify me from further consideration for appointment and may be considered justification for removal if discovered at a later date. I authorize an Oakland County representative to contact individuals or organizations listed as references or previous employers on this application. I understand that typing my name in the signature box below creates an electronic signature that has the same validity as actually signing the form and either faxing it back or mailing it back via the U.S. Postal Service. Applicant's Signature John A. Erich