Hosts Caleb Walters and Christina Vaughn get ready to go live for the broadcast of Richmond's Bicentennial Parade. This broadcast was a historic event for WCTV as well as for the City of Richmond. It was a great day for a parade.
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
At the Mics
Hosts Caleb Walters and Christina Vaughn get ready to go live for the broadcast of Richmond's Bicentennial Parade. This broadcast was a historic event for WCTV as well as for the City of Richmond. It was a great day for a parade.
It Takes A Village
Some of our crew getting set up. In the foreground is Volunteer of the Year Barry Barker, in the background board member and long-time volunteer Ed Hoffman. It takes a lot of people to put on this kind of live event.
Camera Jockeys
Centerville High School students Jon and Bruce ready to go. This camera would be hand-held during most of the parade. Jon is interning with us this fall and Bruce will be at the station in the spring.
Eye in the Sky
The good people at Richmond Power and Light sponsored the live broadcast of the Bicentennial Parade, as well as donated the bucket truck and a person to run it. Surprisingly, there were more people willing to go up in it than I thought. We got fantastic coverage from this camera.
Skycam
Earlham student Chris Richmond high above the parade route, giving us great shots. We told him he couldn't come down until he paid his student membership dues to WCTV.
Skycam #2
John Schuerman snapped this photo, showing some of his cabling handiwork; note the stereo microphones used to record the Parade for the DVD, available for purchase here at WCTV.
At the Switcher
John Schuerman calling the shots from our remote truck. Yes, John did hit his head on the roof. I got stung on the elbow by a hornet. Live TV isn't always as glamorous as you would think.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
WCTV Summer Picnic #1
Board members Eric Marsh and Phil Quinn, with his manager, enjoying dinner. The rain did not keep people away from the cookout, thankfully, as we had a good spread set out.
Iceman in the Groove
James "the Iceman" Patterson, producer of our 2005 Program of the Year, spins the discs at the Summer Picnic.
Endless Love
What's a WCTV party without a shot of me staring at a cake? Another historic moment captured by Diane Lucas.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
The Dinner Bell
My family always conveniently drops by the office when there is free food, and the summer picnic was no exception! We had help from the American Legion Auxilary, Kroger, and the Richmond Baking Company to put on this event.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
July 2006 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:10 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the June 13, 2006 meeting. Dave Burns moved to accept the minutes with Ed Hoffman giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Plasterer went over the financial report dated May 31, 2006. He noted that there have been no fundraising funds coming in thus far. He also pointed out that the interest income has increased, and surpassed expectations. He called for the board to become more involved with fundraising. John Dalton noted that there is a DVD demo being developed to promote corporate services. This DVD will be used to show potential customers a sample of some of our past productions. Several fundraising ideas were discussed. Willard Brown moved to accept the financial report with Ed Hoffman giving the second and the motion passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that we did another mailing regarding membership renewal, and included membership information in the lottery letter. Junior Achievement is joining at the $1,000 membership level to produce their Hall of Fame video.
John noted that the lottery is coming up on August 14 with a cookout to follow. James Patterson (Iceman) will be the DJ. We are seeking some underwriters for food and supplies.
Our satellite dish has been repaired but is essentially obsolete. The dish will need to be replaced at some point. Options are still evolving. The DISH-TV dish will be used for some programming also.
WCTV’s Reading Service has begun and we have already received some positive feedback. In the next segment, Jean Harper will be reading from her book about Richmond.
John Dalton has had several visiting and speaking opportunities recently. He spoke at the Chamber of Commerce, attended an Earlham meeting for “not-for-profits,” and will judge the Philo awards.
Dave Burns raised the question of whether the lottery might be more appealing if it were held only once a year vs. two times a year. John Dalton will draft a letter to send to producers and members soliciting their opinions regarding the timing of the lottery.
Old Business
Controversial programming will be tabled until the next meeting.
Capital equipment expenditures were approved for four JVC decks and two Leightronix interfaces. Jeff Plasterer moved to approve with Dave Burns giving the second. The motion carried unanimously.
New Business
Dave Burns mentioned that he is seeing virtual commercials on PBS. He suggested looking into the potential for “underwriting commercials.”
Good of the Order
Ed Hoffman has been recognized as an “Older Hoosier of the Year” for his volunteer work at WCTV and will attend a picnic and a dinner.
Adjournment - 12:35 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the June 13, 2006 meeting. Dave Burns moved to accept the minutes with Ed Hoffman giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Plasterer went over the financial report dated May 31, 2006. He noted that there have been no fundraising funds coming in thus far. He also pointed out that the interest income has increased, and surpassed expectations. He called for the board to become more involved with fundraising. John Dalton noted that there is a DVD demo being developed to promote corporate services. This DVD will be used to show potential customers a sample of some of our past productions. Several fundraising ideas were discussed. Willard Brown moved to accept the financial report with Ed Hoffman giving the second and the motion passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that we did another mailing regarding membership renewal, and included membership information in the lottery letter. Junior Achievement is joining at the $1,000 membership level to produce their Hall of Fame video.
John noted that the lottery is coming up on August 14 with a cookout to follow. James Patterson (Iceman) will be the DJ. We are seeking some underwriters for food and supplies.
Our satellite dish has been repaired but is essentially obsolete. The dish will need to be replaced at some point. Options are still evolving. The DISH-TV dish will be used for some programming also.
WCTV’s Reading Service has begun and we have already received some positive feedback. In the next segment, Jean Harper will be reading from her book about Richmond.
John Dalton has had several visiting and speaking opportunities recently. He spoke at the Chamber of Commerce, attended an Earlham meeting for “not-for-profits,” and will judge the Philo awards.
Dave Burns raised the question of whether the lottery might be more appealing if it were held only once a year vs. two times a year. John Dalton will draft a letter to send to producers and members soliciting their opinions regarding the timing of the lottery.
Old Business
Controversial programming will be tabled until the next meeting.
Capital equipment expenditures were approved for four JVC decks and two Leightronix interfaces. Jeff Plasterer moved to approve with Dave Burns giving the second. The motion carried unanimously.
New Business
Dave Burns mentioned that he is seeing virtual commercials on PBS. He suggested looking into the potential for “underwriting commercials.”
Good of the Order
Ed Hoffman has been recognized as an “Older Hoosier of the Year” for his volunteer work at WCTV and will attend a picnic and a dinner.
Adjournment - 12:35 p.m.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Channel 21 Lottery Changes?
The WCTV Board of Directors is considering a change to the Channel 21 Lottery process that would move the Lottery from twice a year to once a year, held in August to more closely coincide with the traditional broadcasting “season.” Reasons for this include allowing producers to be able to advertise their programs more effectively, and their viewers to find their programs more easily.
Before the Board makes a final decision, they would like to hear your feedback. Feel free to contact me with your comments, questions, or concerns at 973-8488, or jodalton@indiana.edu.
We hope you join us for the Channel 21 Lottery Monday, August 14 at 4 p.m. and stay for our Summer Picnic afterwards, to be held at the WCTV studio in Hayes Hall on the IU East campus.
Before the Board makes a final decision, they would like to hear your feedback. Feel free to contact me with your comments, questions, or concerns at 973-8488, or jodalton@indiana.edu.
We hope you join us for the Channel 21 Lottery Monday, August 14 at 4 p.m. and stay for our Summer Picnic afterwards, to be held at the WCTV studio in Hayes Hall on the IU East campus.
Monday, August 07, 2006
WCTV Summer Picnic!
I invite you to join WCTV for our Summer Picnic on Monday August 14 at the WCTV studio, immediately following the Channel 21 Program Lottery at 4 p.m. If you haven’t been to WCTV in a while, you’ll get the chance to tour the facilities as well as see previews of some of this fall’s new programming.
We are located in Hayes Hall on the IU East campus.
We would like to thank the American Legion Post 65 Auxiliary, Kroger, and the Richmond Baking Company for their support of this event.
We are located in Hayes Hall on the IU East campus.
We would like to thank the American Legion Post 65 Auxiliary, Kroger, and the Richmond Baking Company for their support of this event.
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