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A group of 11 citizens serve on an advisory board for the Fessenden Center. Board members are appointed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners.
The advisory board assesses the services offered at the Fessenden Center and provides guidance on meeting the needs of those who use the facility. The Fessenden Center is a multigenerational facility that serves all of Hatteras Island with programs and activities for youth, adults, older adults and families.
Current members of the Fessenden Center Advisory Board include:
- Danny Couch, Dare County Board of Commissioners
- Kenneth Brite
- Keith Durham
- John Griffin
- Marcie Shoemaker
- Hali Easley
- Forrest Paddock
- Rich Kenner
- Wendi Munden
- Ed O'Brien Jr.
- Jennifer Cromwell
- Megan Vayette
There are separate advisory boards for the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center and the Fessenden Center. A list of advisory board members is available at the link for each facility.
The Dare County Board of Commissioners welcomes citizen participation on advisory boards. This type of grassroots public involvement is the foundation of democracy and a vital part of maintaining Dare County as a quality place to live.
Applications for advisory boards are accepted on an ongoing basis and considered when a vacancy arises. For more information, please contact Akyler Foley, who serves as clerk to the Dare County Board of Commissioners, at 252.475.5700 or complete an online application.