Susan Schermer Application packagem MIAMIBEACH
NAME: Schermer
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
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First Name Middle Initial
HOME ADDRESS: 4530 N Michigan Ave Miami Beach FL 33140
Apt No. Home No. /Street
PHONE: 3055887234
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swschermer @gmail.com
Home
Business Name: LIVING THINGS
Work
Address: 4530 N Michigan Ave
Position:
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Miami Beach
FL
33140
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Pursuant to City Code section 2 -22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this
requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six
months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership /interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city.
• Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months No
• Demonstrate an ownership /interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (6) months: No
• Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: No
• (Please circle one): I am now a resident of:
• I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below:
• Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach? No
Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1 ] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3)
choices will be observed by the City Clerk's Office. (Regular Boards of City)
Choice 1: Community Relations Board
Choice 2: Art in Public Places Committee
Choice 3: Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council
Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center:
1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: No
Years of Service:
2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your children No if yes, please list the names of your children, their
ages, and which programs. List below:
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony: No If yes, please explain in detail:
no
• Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Do you currently owe the City of Money Beach any money: No If yes, please explain in detail:
• Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: No If yes, which board?
• What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in?
• List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach:
Property
Miami Beach
• I am now employed by the city of Miami Beach: No Which department?
The following information is voluntary and is neither part of your application nor has any bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is
being asked to comply with federal equal opportunity reporting requirements.
Gender: Female
Race /Ethnic Categories
What is your race? Mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be. White
Other Description:
Are you Spanish /Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino. No
Physically Challenged: No
NOTE: If appointed, you will be required to follow certain laws which apply to city board /committee members.
These laws include, but are not limited to, the following:
o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2 -459).
o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami -Dade County Code section 2- 11.1).
o Prohibition from lobbying before board /committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami
Beach Code section 2 -26).
o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami -Dade County Code section 2- 11.1),
(re: CMB Community Development Advisory Committee): prohibition, during tenure and for one year after leaving office,
from having any interest in or receiving any benefit from Community Development Block Grant funds for either yourself,
or those with whom you have business or immediate family ties (CFR 570.611).
Upon request, copies of these laws may be obtained from the City Clerk.
"I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article
VII — of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members."
I susan Schermer agreed to the following terms on 115/20141 :44:01 PM
Received in the City Clerk's Office by:
Name of Deputy Clerk
Control No. Date
54.444% 56444144
4530 N. Michigan Ave.
Miami Beach, FL
33140
livingthinqs@the-beach.net
305 538 -1772
RESUME
Age: 75
Current employment: Retired
Education: Miami Beach High School Class of 56
Bachelor of Education from U of Miami, 1960
Masters Degree in Education from U of Miami 1974
Owner: Living Things at 456 -41St Street 1974
Retired 2009
Own home, married, children grown, one grandchild
Own car, excellent driving record
Job History: After graduating college I opened my own flower shop on Miami
Beach, Living Things, 456 -41St Street. I retired after 35 years in business. In that
position I was designer, buyer, computer operator, sales - person, event -
coordinator, filing clerk and chief cook and bottle- washer. I did everything except
the financials which were handled by my husband. Eventually we ran the shop
with 4 employees. It is now being operated by my husband. After so many years
I needed to move on.
Special skills:
Computer savvy. I can navigate the internet, use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and
Quickbooks. I have skills in Photoshop and can do some graphic design.
My hobby for 35 years has been photography and my work can be seen at
www.susanschermer.com.
I can set up travel itineraries, organize events, shop finding the best deals, and
am especially skilled at visual design.
In the 1980's I organized and developed along with the 41st Street Merchant's
Association, "Art in the Heart of Miami Beach" which closed off Arthur Godfrey
Road for 3 years running. After that I was instrumental in creating "Trick or Treat
Street" for family fun on Halloween, which has since morphed into Lincoln Road's
event.
Currently I live at 4530 N Michigan Avenue with my husband, Mickey Schermer.
We are both in excellent health and totally committed to the city we intend to
spend the rest of our life in.