Curtis G. Aikens Candidate Statement
Name any organizations with which you are affiliated:
Marin County Race Equity Committee, Marin Human Right Commission, Novato Community Equity, Marin Priority Setting Committee
As a board member, what areas below could you contribute expertise:
Marketing, Fund Raising/Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing/Public Relations, Outreach/Community Development
Why do you want to serve on the CMCM Board of Directors?
The Question why are you would like to serve on the CMCM board of directors.
To me the keyword is serve, as a board member I hope to be of service to all the CMCM members one of which I am. I would also like to be of service to CMCM and help to grow it, to help CMCM reach more and do more in and for the area we serve. The North Bay is under served with regard to News services I feel, I know I can help to create a community-based new service, servicing the North Bay.
What relevant experience do you bring to this board position?
I have The time to commit to being a board member, I have been self-employed most of my life so I bring 50 years of strong work ethic with me. I’m a writer have an author five cooking and lifestyle books .I have 30+ years in the television business I have a Masters of Education I am at a time where I can share with others what I have learned over the years in television as well as the news business. I’m a professional chef so, I solve problems and create by developing the Recipe. I am a Coach, having worked with High School and NCAA Athletes, Football, Baseball and Basketball . Team Work, Coaching teaching are all needed to Grow CMCM.
What is your vision for CMCM and how will you achieve it?
Is that CMCM is the place where people tune in to in the North bay for their local news first My vision is that CMC to be a center for learning for sharing for growing up here in the North Bay.