Vote for Dave Arcari: Sustainable progress with no business, personal or political agendas
KEY DATES IN THE NATIONAL PARK BOARD ELECTIONS
THURSDAY 11 JUNE – ballot papers sent out by post
THURSDAY 9 JULY (4PM) – CLOSING DATE for return of BALLOT PAPERS
Why vote for Dave Arcari?
NOT JUST a renowned musician and songwriter, Dave is also a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and community development. With a deep-rooted love for outdoor activities in the National Park, he actively participates in initiatives promoting renewable energy via is involvement with the board of Buchanan Community Hydro Society
Beyond his professional musical pursuits, Dave's extensive experience in corporate communications, public relations and event management equips him with the skills necessary to engage effectively with businesses, residents, landowners and visitors – as well as relevant authorities – to promote understanding and clarity amongst all stakeholders.
His commitment to the community is evident through active participation in local events and an ability to listen to and empathise with the diverse needs of residents, visitors, and business owners alike with no pre-conceived ideas on issues past, present or future.
About Dave Arcari...
PAST ROLES
• Regional officer – Musicians' Union , Scotland & NI
• Electronic PR/media manager – CGU, Perth/London
• Internal communications manager – General Accident, Perth
• PR consultant, Catchline PR, Fife
• in-house PR for Institute of Personal Management, London
• Sabbatical president, Fife College Students' Association
OTHER SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• Award-winning freelance journalist covering business, leisure and music industries
• Professional photography across corporate, private and music/events
• Web and print design and content development including graphics, copywriting and user interface
• Music compositions and songs used in numerous BBC and independent TV productions as well as major USA TV series.
...AND SOME TRIVIA
• Dave has run (and finished!) two Glasgow marathons (1983 & 1985)
• Dave presents a two-hour radio show – Dave Arcari's Deep Blues – every Sunday evening on Rock.Scot – Scotland's newest radio station.
• He was a champion curler winning the Scottish Schools' and National Schools' competitions in the early 1980s as well as playing for General Accident and RBS.
• Despite growing up in the west end of Glasgow with an Italian father and Scottish mother he's not interested in football!