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Home My WebLink About5G, Appointment of Miriam Ward to the Northwest Youth and Family Services lt �-A DEN HILLS Request for Council Action 5G .................. Prepared By: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator Council Meeting Date: April 30, 2012 i Appointment of Miriam Ward to the Northwest Youth & Family Services Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Recommendation: Appoint Miriam Ward to the NYFS Board as the City representative. Supporting Documents: 1. Memorandum dated April 30,2012, from Patrick Klaers, City Administrator. 2. Miriam Ward's application. 'It EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 30, 2012 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilme rs FROM: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator SUBJECT: Appointment of Miriam Ward to the Northwest Youth & Family Services Background/Discussion The City Council decided to advertise for a volunteer from the community to represent the City on the Northwest Youth & Family Services Board. In this regard, Miriam Ward submitted an application and met with Councilmember Holden to discuss the position and organization. Councilmember Holden has been the City Council's representative on the Board. Following this discussion with Councilmember Holden, Miriam met with Jerry Hromatka, NYFS President and CEO, to talk about the Board, the appointment process and the organization. In mid April Jerry advised me that the Board had talked action to appoint Miriam Ward to the Board as the City representative. At this time, it is appropriate for the City Council to appoint Miriam Ward to the NYFS Board as the City representative. Attached is the application from Miriam Ward. Council Action Requested Appoint Miriam Ward to the NYFS Board as the City representative. City Council Meeting P:\Admin\Council\Agendas&Packet Information\2012\04-30-12 Reg Mtg\Packet Information\Appointment of Miriam Ward.doc Page 1 of 1 RECEIVED MAR 0 6 2012 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS Miriam F. Ward 3964 Fairview Ave N Arden Hills, MN 55112 March 5, 2012 City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Attn: Deputy Clerk Dear Sir or Madam: Enclosed please find a completed application and a copy of my resume in connection with the volunteer position on the NYFS committee. I look forward to an opportunity to interview with Council member Brenda Holden to further expand on my years of business and committee experience. I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills that would add value to the NYFS committee and provide appropriate representation and communication between the committee and City Council. Please let me know what time you prefer to schedule the interview. I can make myself available for any of the times suggested on March 13 or 14. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, IdN, Miriam F. Ward lt --- iVEN HILLS City Volunteer Application Form Date: March 1,2012 General Information Name: Ward, Miriam F Address: 3964 Fairview Ave N City, State, ZIP: Arden Hills,MN 55112 Phone Numbers: Home: (651)636-3941 Cell: (651) 269-0393 Work: (Retired) Fax: n/a Email Address: Opportunities If you wish to be considered for more than one opportunity,please order in number of preference. Beyond The Yellow Ribbon _1_ Northwest Youth and Family Services(NYFS) Expectations The appointed representative will be expected to report back regularly to the City Council as this position is as a representative of the City Personal Information List your work experience. Director, Office of Human Resources—University of MN(1993- 2009)Retired June 2009 Manager, Human Resources Systems—The Toledo Hospital, OH(1987— 1993) Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.—San Francisco, CA(1969— 1987) List any Civic,Professional,and Community Activity involvement. Chairperson,Public Relations Ministry—New Brighton Christian Church- Current Board of Directors and President, IHRIM (National Professional Association)—Retired President, MN College and University Association—Retired Boy Scouts of America Committee Member, MN and Ohio—Past City Volunteer Application Form Page 1 of 2 Why do you want to be on a committee? Participation on the NYFS committee as a representative of City Council would provide the opportunity to use my skills in giving a level of leadership and direction to this social service agency and also strengthen my sense of civic involvement. I may be"retired"but I'm not "dead"and I want to continue to give back to my community. What skills, strengths, or abilities do you believe you will add in this capacity as a Volunteer? - Ability to listen, question, decide and reach agreements based on 40+years committee experience in many venues. - Strong communication skills,written and verbal. - Ability to work successfully with diverse groups after my long career managing staff and working with peers and volunteers. - As a mother and grandmother I have had ample opportunity to become familiar with medical and social service agencies and believe I am in an excellent position to blend a business perspective with the organizational and client needs of NYFS. List any additional comments: I look forward to a personal interview where I may further discuss my background, experience and passion as it might relate to this committee opportunity. d t on references available upon request Please return this form along with a letter of interest and your current resume to: City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Attn: Deputy Clerk Phone: 651.792.7800 Fax: 651.634.5137 Note: Please be advised that per Minnesota Statute 13.601, Subd. 3,the following information is considered public for applicants to a public committee, commission, or volunteer appointment: name, city, education, employment record,volunteer experience. Once an individual has been appointed to a public committee, commission, or volunteer appointment, all information on this application will be considered public. City Volunteer Application Form Page 2 of 2 Miriam F. Ward 3964 Fairview Ave N,Arden Hills,MN 55112 (651)636-3941 wardx022 @umn.edu WORK EXPERIENCE: Director,Human Resource Information Systems, 1993—June 2009 University of Minnesota,Minneapolis,MN Responsibilities: Managed staff and directed system-wide operations for human resource information systems, call center,payroll operations,Twin Cities Job Center and provided project management for multiple system installations. Reason for leaving: Voluntary retirement Manager Human Resource Systems, 1987- 1993 The Toledo Hospital Toledo,OH Responsibilities: Implemented human resource information and payroll system for the hospital. Managed staff performing daily operations within the office. Reason for leaving: To accept position at the University of Minnesota Manager IMS, 1969—1987 Fireman's Fund Insurance Cos. Novato, CA Responsibilities: Beginning with an entry level position in Employee Benefits,I quickly advanced through the ranks becoming supervisor and manager in several human resource functions. Reason for leaving: To accept position at The Toledo Hospital EDUCATION: Masters in Business Administration(MBA) San Francisco State University San Francisco,CA Degree received 1981 Bachelor of Arts(BA) Heidelberg College Tiffin,OH Degree received 1964 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: H RIM(National Professional Association) 1969-2009 Founding member; served as board member of three local chapters and then national board member and president for five years. I received numerous awards,including the prestigious Summit Award. MN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION On the Board for three years and served as president of the association. Member of the Year Award recipient.