APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Lauren Hawes (U) 8 Warbler Way, Gales Ferry, to the Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Commission, as an Alternate Member, to complete a three (3) year term ending June 28, 2027 filling a vacancy left by Mr. Gallagher.
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Background:
Ms. Hawes is a Guilford High School Graduate Class of 2005, she has an Associates of Sciences from Full Sail University in Show Production and Touring Certified Personal Trainer Corrective Exercise Specialist; Youth Exercise Specialist USA Weightlifting Level 1; Coach Team USA (Olympics); Coaching Kids Certifications (all ages and divisions); STAR Customer Service Training Former employee of US Navy's MWR Fitness Department at Subbase New London.
Ms. Hawes is an active member of the community serving as a member of the Ledyard Soccer Club; U10 Assistant Coach Ledyard Youth Basketball League; Head Coach Supporting Parks & Recreation events as Ann McBride Real Estate, Inc. Community Liaison for Ann McBride Real Estate, Inc. Helps at every school party and event; Private investigation of resources to help Parks & Recreation to acquire monetary/land donations for more facility space. (Please see attached Appointment Application)
Administrative Notes:
Ms. Hawes first choice was to serve on the Parks, Recreation, & Senior Citizens Commission. Because there were no vacancies on the Commission at the time of her Appointment Application Ms. Hawes indicated that she would also be interested in serving on the Beautification Committee.
In recent reappointment requests Parks, Recreation & Senior Citizens Chairman indicated that Mr. Gallagher was not interested in continuing to serve when his term ends on June 28, 2024. (please see attached)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Minority Representation - CGS 9-167a:
In accordance with Chapter IV; Section 8 of the Town Charter "Except as otherwise provided for in this Charter, the Town Council may appoint members to fill...
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