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Board and Commission Application
Board or Commission you wish to serve on: Art Review Commission______________
(Planning Commission applicants: Please attach supplemental questionnaire)
Submit application to:
Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Personal Information:
Mr.
Mrs. X
Ms.
Name:
____________LAM________________________Judy_________________________________ Last First MI
Home Address: _ _______
Street City State Zip
Home Telephone: ___ __________ Work Telephone: ___ _________
E-mail: ___ _________________ Fax:___________________________
Resident of the City of Fremont: ___25_______ years
Demographic Information:
Ethnicity:
□ American Indian or Alaskan Native X Chinese
□ Black or African American □ White
□ Afghan □ Vietnamese
□ Mexican □ Filipino
□ Indian □ Pakistani
□ Other Asian origin: ________________ (write-in optional) □ Other African origin: _______________ (write-in optional) □ Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: __________ (write-in optional)
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Gender:
□ Male □ Prefer to self-identify
X Female □ Prefer not to say
Language(s) Spoken: __English, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese)_______________
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission:
I wish to serve as a member of the Art Review Commission with other Commissioners and City official to preserve, enhance, and ensure all forms of art for the residents of Fremont.
What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission:
I believe art is invaluable to promote unity and add vibrancy to our diverse ethnicity community.
My experience, particularly as music educator and artist, can contribute to providing a health learning experience for our youths, and an encouraging element to build a meaningful family bond between generations.
Employment/Volunteer Information:
Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the commission.
Organization: Bay Philharmonic (formerly Fremont Symphony) Dates: 2016 to Present
Location: Fremont_
Position(s): Bay Phil Youth Orchestra Director Emeritus; Youth Orchestra Director; Board Member
Responsibilities/accomplishments:
As Youth Orchestra Director Emeritus (current) - Oversee future program planning and support current programs;
As Youth Orchestra Director (past) – responsible for all rehearsals, performances and administration matters;
As Board (past) – participated in the governess of all matters related to the symphony and the youth orchestra.
Accomplishments – Founded the youth orchestra under the auspices of the symphony which all performances are free to public; received support from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to present a free to public annual side-by-side performance for the youth musicians to perform alongside the symphony professionals.
2015 Arts Leadership Award recipient – Alameda County Arts Commission.
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Organization: (VIFE) Virtuoso International Flute Ensemble Dates: 2008 to Present
Location: Fremont_________________________ Position(s): Founder Director_____________
Responsibilities/accomplishments:
Responsible for all rehearsals, performances and administration matters. Nurtured young flautists to serve the community with the gift of music. Arranged for the ensemble to perform and raise fund for non-profit organizations locally and in southern California such as the Fremont Education Foundation, Rotary/Interact Club (End Polio Now) projects; Kiwanis/Key Club (Pediatric Trauma program & Children’s Miracle Network); Friends of Children with Special Needs; Deaf Plus Adult Community; Tri-City Volunteers, etc…as well as goodwill performances in various senior homes.
Organization: Citizens for Better Community_______________ Dates: 2015 – 2018 _______
Location: Fremont_________________________ Position(s): President___________________
Responsibilities/accomplishments:
Presided over board meetings to initiate, sponsor and promote community services related to education, health, business and community involvement. Actively involved in the One Community, One World free concert to promote unity of the community.
Awarded the 2017 CBC Distinguished Community Service Award.
Organization: Self-employed___________________________ Dates: 1980 to present________
Location: Fremont (current); Los Angeles (past)__ Position(s): Music Educator______________
Responsibilities/accomplishments:
Maintain an active music studio coaching private lessons and chamber ensembles. Most students are top seats in school bands and have won placements in NCBA, All State competitions, American Protégé Competition, U.S. Open International Competitions. A few students have successfully become professional musicians. Recipient of various teacher awards.
Community Activities that you have been involved with (feel free to attach separate pages):
As described above____________________________________________________________ Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates
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Special awards or recognitions you have received: ________________________________
2017 CBC Distinguished Community Service Award
2015 Arts Leadership Award, Alameda County Arts Commission
Education Information:
UCLA________________________________B.A.____________Music_____________1978__ Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
____________________________________________________________________________ Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
Additional Information (Please provide any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application.)
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Civic service is a privilege and responsibility of interested, qualified, sincere citizens. The value and importance of wide participation of a large number of citizens cannot be measured. Your interest in serving on a board or commission of the City of Fremont is greatly appreciated.
General Information: Your application is a public document and will be kept on file for one year.
If you would like additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office, at (510) 284-4060.
Please sign and date your application and submit to the Office of the City Clerk.
Thank you.
Judy Lam________________________ __________ _ 11/25/2024____________ Signature Date