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Polk County NC Economic Development

Pamela D Doty
The Meeting Place

Position Director
Serving Polk County Since 2002
Years residing in Polk County 3/4 Years

Bio

Previous Experience

  • Parish Administrator for large Episcopal Church
  • Editor for Diocesan Newspaper (circulation 8200)
  • Lifestyles Writer/Editor/Photographer, The Daily Post Athenian
  • President & CEO, LectroChem Metal Finishing Co., Inc.
  • High School Biology, Chemistry, Physics Teacher, Greene County, Tennessee

Profession/Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Carson Newman College Volunteer recruitment & management
  • PR work for non-profits - American Cancer Society, Athens Arts Council, Keep McMinn Clean, McMinn County Heritage Museum, etc.,
    Senior Health Insurance Information Program Area Agency on Aging Senior Issues Workshops, Caregiver Resource Workshop
  • Hazardous Materials/Waste Management

Committees

  • Council on Aging (ex-officio)
  • Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee

Community Involvement

  • Bridging the Healthcare Gap
  • Thermalbelt Outreach E-Polk
  • Saluda Senior Center Board (ex-officio)
  • Polk County Community Resource Team
  • Holy Cross Episcopal Church - Altar Guild
  • Episcopal Church Women
  • Canterbury Faire

Special Interests

  • Senior Wellness-Arts and Crafts, Senior Issues, Writing
  • Photography

What I like Best about my job?

  • People. The seniors are a diverse group with stories to tell. I love sharing their lives and working to enhance them through education, exercise, entertainment, and just plain fun.
  • The Meeting Place is all about meeting and sharing with others. It's a pleasure just to be here.
Contact Information

(828) 859-9707
meetingplacePam@alltel.net


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County Offices - 40 Courthouse St., Columbus, NC 28722
County Manager's Office : (828) 894 3301