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2) KATHY FISCHER <br /> 1161 Laurie Road West E-mail: kathyfischer2010®hotmail.corn <br /> Cover Letter: Attached is my application for the Civic Engagement Task <br /> Force. Between the AL VA program and my current class on Policy at Bethel, I <br /> am inspired to translate what I am learning into action. When I moved to <br /> Roseville 4 years ago I was traveling extensively on business, as a result, I <br /> have not been involved in our community and unfortunately really do not know <br /> my neighbors -yet. I want to change that and I also want to make a <br /> difference in the world- hence my voluntary career change. This task force is <br /> especially timely for me. I hope you, and the Human Rights Commission, will <br /> agree that I have a lot to offer./ <br /> Why are you interested in serving on a city Task Force exploring civic <br /> engagement in Roseville? <br /> As a baby boomer, I believe that our aging population will either be our biggest <br /> problem or our biggest asset. To ensure it is an asset I believe the answer lies in <br /> civic engagement. We need to recognize the seniors as one of our most valuable <br /> resources. We can do that by engaging seniors as mentors for young people and <br /> support for their peers. By building civic engagement in our families we ensure <br /> the strength of our community now and for the future. It has been my <br /> experience that most people do care and are willing to help, but often don't <br /> know what to do or how to do it. I hope this task force can provide those <br /> opportunities. <br /> Why Roseville? My fiancé and I moved to Roseville 4 years ago, with every <br /> intention to `age in place'. I also work in Roseville. For both of those reasons I <br /> have a vested interest in the future of our city. I'm ready to dive in! <br /> Describe your current and past experience in civic engagement issues and <br /> efforts, including but not limited to your community involvement in Roseville. <br /> I am currently enrolled in the Vital Aging Network's Leadership Development <br /> Program which is a program for 50+ adults who are interested in providing <br /> leadership for the common good. As part of that program, my personal project <br /> will be to conduct interviews with seniors and their families about the barriers to <br /> conversations regarding planning for aging. <br /> Many years ago I began coordinating efforts at work to raise money and purchase <br /> Christmas gifts for families in need. The biggest take-away from that experience <br /> was that most people are willing to help others, but often do not know what to <br /> do or how to do it. <br /> Program Planning Committee Report to the May 10. 2011, Roseville Human Rights Commission.. 7 _ <br /> Meeting <br />