Res. No. 136-06-12277RESOLUTION NO.136-06-12277
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES;APPOINTING DONNA M.
SHELLEY TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM ENDING JULY 31,2008;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,The Mayor and Commission recognize the important contributions
madebythosewhoserveonthevariouscityboardsandcommittees,andwishtoappointa
full complement toeach of theactiveboardsand committees;and
WHEREAS,TheCity Commission desiresto appoint Donna M.Shelley toserve
foratwo-yeartermontheHistoricPreservationBoard.AppointmentshallexpireJuly 31,
2008oruntila successor isduly appointed and qualified.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,THAT:
Section 1.TheCity Commission hereby appoints Donna M.Shelley tothe
Historic Preservation Board.
Section 2.The expiration date of thisappointmentshallbeJuly31,2008or
untila successor isdulyappointedandqualified.
Section 3.This resolution shalltake effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS lfl_DAY OF AUGUST.2006
ATTEST:APPROVED:
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CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Birts:
Commissioner Beckman:
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6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,FL 33143
Phone No.305-663-6340
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Experience
Donna M.Shelley
6544 SW 78th Terrace.South Miami,FL 33143
305-667-0154.writeamonnt@yahoo.com
Freelance Writer,Miami,FL
October 2004 to present
Assist non-profits with grant-writing,funding,and outreach;copy-writer.Successfully completed
projects include:2006 annual report for the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School,a grant from
theNationalTrustforHistoricPreservation,calendarfortheCenterforSoutheasternTropical
Advanced Remote Sensing,and gallery textforthe Collier County Government museum exhibition
inEvergladesCity.
UniversityofMiami,Rosenstiel School,Miami,FL
Assistant Director ofDevelopment,March 2004 to December 2004
Responsible for fundraising for assigned projects at the Marine and Atmospheric Science School.
Cultivate funding prospects in two areas:major gifts and foundations.Write grants.Assist in
outreach and publicity.
Collier CountyGovernmentMuseums,Everglades Cityand Immokalee,FL
Manager,Project Manager June 1998to March 2004
Chief administrator formuseumhoused in anhistoriccommerciallaundry.Direct dailyoperations,
oversee and perform all duties (curator,education,outreach,and fundraiser)for two county
museums.Awarded $250,000 in grants from stateof Florida.Write grants,direct work,and
administer grants for restoration project at Roberts Ranch in Immokalee.Successfully listed both
museum properties inthe National Register for Historic Places.
Victoria Mansion,Portland,ME
Director,May 1995toMay1998
Chiefadministratorforahistorichousemuseum,directdailyoperationsinaccordancewithpolicies
adopted by the Board ofTrustees.The museum's chief liaison to the community and the public.
Prepare and manage annual operating budget and grant proposals.Assist in raising funds for
operations and development (including $1.25 million Capital Campaign).Coordinate restoration
and maintenance programs.Coordinate marketing and publicity for this National Historic
Landmark.
Bonnet House,Fort Lauderdale,FL
Curator,Interim Director,February 1993to April 1995
Responsible for the care,maintenance and exhibition of the collections ofa historic house museum
on 35-acre property.Collections include historic buildings,exotic and native flora and fauna,fine
and decorative arts,archives and library.Assistinwritinggrant applications.Overseethe
successful completion of and hire contract employees for $105,000 restoration grant October 1993
to April I994t hire and supervise Grounds and Maintenance personnel.Share the duties of the daily
operation of the museum,personnel,budgetand finances.
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Donna M.Shelley
USS Constitution Museum,Boston,MA
Associate Curator,October 1991to January 1993,Curatorial Assistant,September 1990to
October 1991
Assistinthecare of amaritimehistory museum's collections,createexhibits,andperformresearch.
Superviseregistrar,exhibit preparatory,volunteers,andinterns.Assistinthepreparation of grants.
Education
HarvardUniversityCambridge,MABachelor ofLibera]Arts,cum laude,1985
Graduate of SEMCJekyllIsland Management Institute,January 2002
Career Development
Workshopssponsored by:MaineAssociation of Non-Profits,SPNEA,FoggArt Museum,NE
Document Conservation Center.,State of Florida,South Florida Conservation Center,Florida
Association ofMuseums,NSFRE,and United Arts Council of Collier County
Honors
American Association of College Women,Naples Chapter,"Woman of Achievement,2004"
FROM :RONALD SHELLEY STUDIO FAX NO..:3056.670514 Jul.13 2006 11:14AM PI
Donna M.Shelley.FreelanceWriter
6544 SW78th Terrace.South Miami,FL 33143
305-667-0154.C:786-210-9750
wrrteamount@vahoo.com
FACSIMILE
To:MariaC.Menendez,CMC
From:Donna Shelley
Re:Board Application
Date:July 13,2006
Number ofpages (including cover):4
Ms.Menendez,
Enclosed Is my application for the Historic Preservation Board and the Commission
for Women.I have included my resume.I havea considerable amountof experience
regarding the preservation of historic buildings,management,and working with
committees.
I lookforward to hearing fromyou.
Thank you.