“Sage Skywatcher”
What sort of mad skills you got?
Experience serving on the board of directors of another California corporation., Experience and success in volunteer coordination., Experience and success in event planning., Experience and success in fund raising for a non-profit., Experience and success in project management.
Community Involvement
As a lifelong Sacramento and a 15-year burner I have been attending burner-y events in Sacramento since the Horsecow Days. I am active in local social justice/community organizing efforts, work as Director of Operations for an environmental nonprofit, am a social media consultant for several nonprofits in our area, and serve on the Board of Directors for two other nonprofits. I help plan several events in the community each year and am responsible for fundraising and donor relations in my office.
Do you see yourself running for an officer’s seat?
Secretary
Why an officer?
I have experience taking minutes and getting them out in a timely manner for other the boards of other nonprofits. I am also familiar with collaborating with others on a a board as an officer.
Do you see yourself sitting on a committee?
Communications, Public Relations, Events, Policies and Procedures
Why a committee?
Communications and PR – I have experience with messaging and distribution of information using social media. Events – I have experience planning community events. Policies and Procedures – I believe there early some critical procedures for running effective meetings, such as raising your hand and waiting for your turn to speak. I also have experience with basic Robert’s Rules.
Skills
Past board experience, dealing with local government (I have relations with some local elected officials and departments), fundraising, organizing events, social media, public speaking, writing, making art, stoking excitement in others, teaching the principles, etc.
In conclusion…
I just want to see SVS thrive for burners in Sacramento and I would be honored to be able to be a part of that!
Angela Gentry – “Princess Fussy Pants”
What sort of mad skills you got?
Experience and success in event planning., Experience and success in fund raising for a non-profit., Experience and success in project management.
Community Involvement
I give my time and energy to the community in many different ways, as much as possible. I love helping to build, collaborate, plan, and execute events with or without compensation. I’ve donated countless hours to friends, family, and other members of the community with zero expectations. I love being a part of this community, and I want to keep doing this in a greater capacity by being a part of SVS.
Do you see yourself sitting on a committee?
Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Events, Volunteer Coordination
Why a committee?
I have highly professional marketing skills and would help increase membership, awareness, promotions for events and art projects and the over-arching profile of the organization to the larger community.
Skills
Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Events, Project Management, Coordination,
In conclusion…
I’m a type A, kick-ass, take names type of person. But I’m also super empathetic and understanding. I work well as a team mate and I love our 10 principles. I want to bring more Burner culture to Sacramento and I’d love to help SVS achieve it’s goals!
Ed Fletcher – “Major Sexy Pants”
What sort of mad skills do you got?
Experience serving on the board of directors of another California corporation., Experience and success in volunteer coordination., Experience and success in event planning., Experience and success in fund raising for a non-profit.
Do you see yourself running for an officer’s seat?
President
Why an officer?
I have past leadership experience, know how organizations work and work collaboratively.
Do you see yourself sitting on a committee?
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Events
Why a committee?
Big ideas, effort, execution.
Skills?
I got a wealth of experiences that lead me to being an idea candidate for this board. I have both experience and a burner, but also the political connections to propell this organization into a position of leadership in the arts.
In conclusion…
II’ve been involved in things since elementary days. It’s time to step up in this area.
Eric Halsey – “Just Eric”
What sort of mad skills you got?
Experience and success in project management.
Do you see yourself sitting on a committee?
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Coordination, Policies and Procedures
Why a committee?
Knowledge on how to manage crews.
Jon Thompson- “Comet”
What sort of mad skills you got?
Experience and success in volunteer coordination., Experience and success in event planning., Experience and success in fund raising for a non-profit., Experience and success in project management.
Do you see yourself sitting on a committee?
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Events, Volunteer Coordination, Policies and Procedures
Russ Gribble – “Badger”
What sort of mad skills you got?
Experience and success in volunteer coordination., Experience and success in event planning., Experience and success in fund raising for a non-profit., Experience and success in project management., Experience as a corporate documents manager.
Community Involvement
From the time I have joined the community I have been in service, as both a volunteer and a leader, in bringing the core principles to our community. With over six years of experience in the Sacramento Burner community I have fulfilled roles on and off Playa as a Volunteer, Builder, Fundraiser and team Leader on project such as Playa Queen, Burn the River, Spark the Dark and most recently The Great Train wreck.
Do you see yourself running for an officer’s seat?
President
Why an officer?
The Sacramento area is a great community, not only for Burners but for all artist. I will strive to build opportunity and with the efforts of the community I will participate in efforts to help build our community up. Furthermore, it will be an excellent opportunity to help bring awareness to our cause in our local culture. To Focus on the positive things that brought the success to the community, and continue to build on those values.
Do you see yourself sitting on a committee?
Communications, Strategic Planning, Events, Policies and Procedures
Why a committee?
For our community to have the success we need to communicate, from my time in the military to the present day, the most important tool we can utilize is our communication. My experience with various levels of government, social groups, and multimedia platforms has built up an invaluable skill set to bring a core level of understanding to all authorities and stakeholders alike. For the events portion of our boards responsibility I will bring a solid set of skills that will ensure success. We, as a community, love our art, people and culture. I have worked with some of the top leadership in our global community and will bring a solid understanding the frame work, execution, and post event activities that are involved with a successful event. When policies and procedures need to be addressed I bring a skill set that is practiced from the upper echelons of government to the local community fundraiser. I possess a solid understanding that we are in a “Do-ocracy” that from time to times requires guidance.
Skills?
I have spent the last six years honing my skill with the community, fire, fire performance, managing performers, developing iconic graphics, document development (automated), web development, promotions, fund raising, gifting, budgets, 25+ years in various technologies (personal computing to enterprise), skydiving, public speaking, Art(inception to destruction), Communications(print, digital, voip), Frame Work, Disaster Recovery, motivation.
In conclusion…
Thank you to SVS, the Board, my family of friends and Tribe, yet most importantly the community for this most excellent opportunity.
Tim Eliseo – “Cilantro”
What sort of mad skills you got?
Experience serving on the board of directors of another California corporation., Experience and success in event planning.
Community Involvement
At almost every SVS and pre-SVS (SACBMOA) event, all the way back to the first Burn the River in 2011, I’ve been involved in event planning, Rangering/safety, and/or electrical grid lead. I’ve probably attended more Board of Directors meetings than any board member, past or present. I was briefly on the SVS Board during part of 2014 and 2015, and I served on the board of another local organization for several years. I’ve lived in the Sacramento area most of my life, and have been involved with the burner scene since 1998, so I feel I have a clue about what burners in this town can accomplish. I’m passionate about our local community and want to help it continue to thrive!
Do you see yourself sitting on a committee?
Communications, Strategic Planning, Events, Policies and Procedures
Why a committee?
I’d like to help take SVS to the next level, where it can unite the large local community of people who share “burner” values, and provide a platform which enables inspired leaders to flourish with their projects. I envision helping to shape an organization which builds and maintains community trust and confidence through continuous and clear communication, and with a high degree of organizational transparency (’til it hurts!). I’m also interested in continuing to help the organization sponsor local events and administer art grants.
Skills?
I feel my most important skills as a Board member are maintaining objectivity in the face of competing goals (a skill that has served me well as a Black Rock Ranger) and building consensus. I also feel I bring a good deal of institutional knowledge from my past experience with SVS and local events. It’s also likely that my skills as a software developer, general technical geek, and amateur photographer may be of some value.
In conclusion…
I’m excited about the prospect of a new team who will do great and memorable things, and would like your vote so that I can be a part of that team. And, I’ll say it again, TRANSPARENCY!