HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-24 - CAB Applications - Darrell CherryWELCOME
Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local
governance in the decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to
building Advisory Boards that advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership
that reflects, at the least, the demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are
encouraged to apply.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please
notify the City Clerks' Office if your email address changes for any reason.
The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please
notify the City Clerks' Office if your email address changes for any reason.
Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency
(Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323.
Applicant Information
* Full Name
Darrell Cherry
* Residential Address
894 Ferguson Ave.
Bozeman MT 59718
* Primary Phone
(312) 810-4292
* Current Occupation
retired
* Employer
N/A
* Email
darrellcherry2@gmail.com
Which position are you applying for?
Economic Vitality Board
Do you live in City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits, while others do not.)
Yes
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?
6-10 years
* Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?
No
Where, how long, and what Board?
**SKIPPED**
* Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board.
I am the former COO of the Ridge Athletic Club, have orchestrated multi-million dollar financial turnarounds for companies, have trained hundreds of people in customer
service and sales, am excellent with program development, and am an avid reader and writer. I was initially torn between applying for the At Large position available with
the library or the Economic Vitality Board, but it appears that the Library position is filled, so my decision was made for me.
* The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of
DEI.
As a veteran with a disability, I am astutely aware of the DEI challenges that take place nationally and at the local level. As a board member of the Gallatin Valley YMCA, we
take diversity very seriously and are continually looking for ways to address this problem in our non-profit arena.
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References
Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references.
* Reference #1 Full Name
Jeff Schlauch
* Phone
(406) 570-1784
* Email
jschlauch@gmail.com
* Reference #2 Full Name
Steve Roderick
* Phone
(406) 570-3636
* Email
steve@ridgeathletic.com
* The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online
and in person ethics training?
Yes
How did you hear about this board or vacancy?
Bozeman website
Is there any other information that you feel we need to know?
Along with being on the board of directors for the YMCA, I am also considering joining the board for the Sweet Pea Festival. However, if I receive the honor of getting this
position, I will forego joining the Sweet Pea board. Also, my disability, though getting better, does make mobility challenging at times. I use a walking stick but feel that I am
getting better each day.
If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 406-582-3232 (TDD 406-582-2301).
Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting.
Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which
are electronically archived and available to the public.
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