HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarieanne Hanser YCDTO: Ron Tussing, Mayor, City of BilLings [~.: d~Ji~ 1 2006 ,
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John Haugardy, City of Broadview L' L" '"'
FROM: Marieanne Hanser, Urban Supervisor, Yellowstone Conservation District
DATE: May 23, 2006
RE: Urban Supervisor Appointment
As my current term as Urban Supervisor representing the City of Billings will end on
June 30th it is my desire to submit my application for reappointment to this position.
The Yellowstone Conservation District has a shared interest with you in the resource
issues of the expanding urban area in Yellowstone County. As an elected and appointed
supervisor since 1982, I have considerable interest and dedicated commitment to the
conservation of our natural resources and the education of the general public in areas of
water quality/quantity, urban nonpoint source pollution, land use and development.
Various state and federal agencies work in conjunction with the Conservation Districts to
offer technical and financial assistance. The ability of the Conservation District to
facilitate projects has benefited our urban communities. Funding and assistance has
come to our county for education workshops/tours, Yellowstone River and grounds water
studies, bike path landscape materials and enhancements such as the current construction
of a shelter and education center at Swords Park, the Christmas tree chipping program,
Chamber or Commerce events, the annual education activities for all 4th graders in our
county at the Nile and other numerous projects.
At the present time I serve on the Resource Conservation Advisory Council for the
Department of Natural Resource and Conservation that administer and distribute grant
funds for conservation projects throughout the state. In addition I serve as the Education
Chairperson for the Montana State Association of Conservation Districts that directs and
promotes the various education programs for all the State Conservation Districts.
During my tenure in this position I have demonstrated my ability to work with other
local, state and federal agencies whose expertise and resources are indispensable to the
District in carrying out its statutory responsibilities. My appointment would ensure
continuity on the board and our programs. I feel I am well qualified to serve in the
position of"urban supervisor" and at the presem time I have the desire, health and time to
devote to this task. My resume is attached and if you need any further information, I
would be happy to supply it and I am available for and interview at your discretion.
Thank you for your consideration.
Youy~ truly, --~ / )
'~anne Hanser, Urban Sfipervisor, Yellowstone Conservation District
RESUME
Marieanne Hmaser
624Avenue C (406-259-9655)
Billings, Montana
Position: Urban Supervisor on the Yellowstone Conservation District Board
1982- 1992
1992- 2000
1990-2000
1995
1992- 2006
1996- 1999
2000-2003
2003-2006
Urban Supervisor - Yellowstone Conservation District, Treasurer,
Education and Legislative Cormnittees
Elected Supervisor - Yellowstone Conservation District
Education and Legislative Committees
Appointed to Board of Directors, Montana Association of Conservation Districts
Elected - Education Committee Chairperson
Governor appointment to Natural Resource Reorganization Oversight
Task Force
Governor appointment to Resource Conservation Advisory Council - DNRC
MACD Council alternate - National Association of Conservation Districts
Urban, Community & Coastal Resources Committee
Urban Supervisor, Yellowstone Conservation District -Education Committee
Urban Supervisor, Yellowstone Conservation District - Education Committee
Activities associated with position of district supervisor include:
-established, promoted and directed The Christmas Tree Recycling program - 10 years
-education programs and demonstrations - Nile, Boys/Girls Club, McKinely school field
day, School District #2 summer lunch program, Zoo Mt. Earth Day
-promoted Education Grants for teachers
-directed speech and poster contests, county and statewide
-established/direct the Canon Envirothon program in Montana for high school students
-national board of advisors for the Canon Envirothon program
-testified on behalf of Zoo Montana's successful $100,000 Stream Stabilization Grant
-development of "Creating Native Landscapes" booklet
..pcaticipared in p!amxing process for 'M~adowla~ Park wet:and project
-native landscaping project on Mary Street intersection of Bike Path
-participant in Foundation For Community Vitality
Personal Biography:
-Education: 12 years (10 Billings - 2 Hysham)
4 years MSU - Missoula, BM in Music Education
3 years Post graduate study, Eastern Montana College - Music Therapy
-Employment: K-12 Anaconda Central & Park City Public Schools, Substitute - School
District # 2 Billings~ Church Musician, self employed
National/State Certified private Piano teacher - 45 years
-Married to Harold Hanser, four children, nine grandchildren, lived in Billings since 1956