A screen capture of Santa and I taking live calls from more than 45 Wayne County children on December 18th. It was a fun night, and thanks to everyone who phoned in.Friday, December 28, 2007
Santa Claus on WCTV!
A screen capture of Santa and I taking live calls from more than 45 Wayne County children on December 18th. It was a fun night, and thanks to everyone who phoned in.
Checking It Twice
A lucky Wayne County girl gets to talk to Santa live on WCTV Tuesday December 18th. With the kids in the studio and those on the phone, we got more than 50 wish lists from local kids.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Holiday Programming on Channel 21
From now through January 1, enjoy more than 25 hours of local holiday programming provided by area churches, schools, and our Channel 21 producers. This year we have expanded our selection more than ever before, with holiday programs from our archives and replays of our recent Salvation Army Christmas Party broadcast and our Santa phone-in program. We hope your family enjoys the selection as much as our WCTV family did producing these special programs.
We return to regular programming on January 2, and hope you will join us for all that’s to come in 2008.
Happy Holidays!
We return to regular programming on January 2, and hope you will join us for all that’s to come in 2008.
Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Deck the Control Room
Volunteer Barry Barker snapped a few shots at the Salvation Army Christmas Party, simulcast on WKBV and WCTV for the second great year. The Salvation Army put us in a little room that had a window out into the main area just like a real TV control room.
Christmas Camera Op
Operations Director John Schuerman wanted a high-angle camera shot, then found he was the only guy tall enough to reach the controls.A Country Christmas
Charlie Estes and Friends playing during the show, simulcast on both WKBV radio and WCTV this year. We always get a lot of positive calls when Charlie's group comes on the air. Look for replays of this Christmas Party all during Christmas.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Santa Claus is Coming to WCTV!
WCTV is starting a new holiday program this year. We will be hosting a live Santa phone-in show on Channel 21 from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18. Kids can call 973-8587 to talk to Santa live on the air that night.
We are still looking for a few children to come to the studio on Tuesday to talk to Santa on television, and we would like to extend the invitation to families of WCTV friends and supporters. Please contact me at 973-8488, or via email, if you know a child who would be interested.
We are still looking for a few children to come to the studio on Tuesday to talk to Santa on television, and we would like to extend the invitation to families of WCTV friends and supporters. Please contact me at 973-8488, or via email, if you know a child who would be interested.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
November 2007 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.
Present: Willard Brown, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price,
Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Jeff Plasterer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of October 9, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of Barb Orbik, John Dalton presented the Treasurer’s Report. John reported that the budget is in line with 75% of the year completed. John noted that the capital equipment money was paid to us in October and would be reflected in the next statement. Ed Hoffman moved, with Larry Price giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that our recent Auction raised approximately $3,000.00, about double the amount from last year. There were two underwriting packages sold this year. John anticipates that the Auction could grow in future years. We had close to 40 volunteers, over 75 bidders, nearly 50 donors and sponsors, and more than 80 items. Stephanie Strait thanked the staff for their hard work on the Auction. Mark Linderman recognized Nick Poling’s good work in directing.
The election returns program went well. This year’s show featured more of a roundtable discussion because of the change in return reporting.
John is asking for recommendations to fill the open board position vacated by Dave Burns. John hopes to be able to present a candidate at the December board meeting. We will have eight board members with terms expiring in April 2008.
John attended the Alliance for Community Media-Central States Region Fall Conference and Trade Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana. John learned our problems with Insight and the live feeds were being discussed at the state and regional level at the conference. Several critical issues in the state law were discussed. John would like to position WCTV to be a part of the ongoing discussion, especially in terms of the IURC and the legislature going forward in 2008.
We are working on ways to air the Salvation Army Show live at their location. Several possible solutions are under consideration.
New Business
Phil Quinn led a discussion about concerns over a recent event taped and submitted by a producer to be aired at a later date on WCTV. It was determined that this program would be aired like any other submitted program.
Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked everyone who helped with the recent WCTV Auction.
Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price,
Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Jeff Plasterer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of October 9, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of Barb Orbik, John Dalton presented the Treasurer’s Report. John reported that the budget is in line with 75% of the year completed. John noted that the capital equipment money was paid to us in October and would be reflected in the next statement. Ed Hoffman moved, with Larry Price giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that our recent Auction raised approximately $3,000.00, about double the amount from last year. There were two underwriting packages sold this year. John anticipates that the Auction could grow in future years. We had close to 40 volunteers, over 75 bidders, nearly 50 donors and sponsors, and more than 80 items. Stephanie Strait thanked the staff for their hard work on the Auction. Mark Linderman recognized Nick Poling’s good work in directing.
The election returns program went well. This year’s show featured more of a roundtable discussion because of the change in return reporting.
John is asking for recommendations to fill the open board position vacated by Dave Burns. John hopes to be able to present a candidate at the December board meeting. We will have eight board members with terms expiring in April 2008.
John attended the Alliance for Community Media-Central States Region Fall Conference and Trade Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana. John learned our problems with Insight and the live feeds were being discussed at the state and regional level at the conference. Several critical issues in the state law were discussed. John would like to position WCTV to be a part of the ongoing discussion, especially in terms of the IURC and the legislature going forward in 2008.
We are working on ways to air the Salvation Army Show live at their location. Several possible solutions are under consideration.
New Business
Phil Quinn led a discussion about concerns over a recent event taped and submitted by a producer to be aired at a later date on WCTV. It was determined that this program would be aired like any other submitted program.
Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked everyone who helped with the recent WCTV Auction.
Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
WCTV Updates
It is a busy time at WCTV. We just completed another successful television Auction and turned around a few days later to broadcast live election returns. On Thursday night at 7 p.m. on Channel 20 we will be broadcasting the Salvation Army Christmas program for the second year, a longtime traditional favorite on radio and hopefully a tradition we are building on television. And on Tuesday December 18th at 7 p.m. on Channel 21 we will be starting a new tradition by hosting Santa in a live phone-in show for kids in the Whitewater Valley to get their wish lists heard by the man in charge.
And in the midst of all of this it struck me that on December 1st I passed my second anniversary here at WCTV.
About this time last year I also stopped to reflect in an email to our mailing list. Then I was in Indianapolis, with a few other access center leaders, meeting with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to discuss the new Telecom Bill impacting local franchises, including ours. And I was teaching kids at Wernle about videography, and working with them to produce their own DVD. Thinking back, those two events, different in size and scope, reinforce in my mind my belief in the importance of grassroots and independent media in a community; things I have always believed in personally and am finally pursuing professionally. I hope our viewers and supporters can see, on the air, our staff’s commitment to these beliefs, and to the direction we have headed these last two years.
We are currently programming more than 16 hours a day across three channels, averaging between 75-85 programs a week, locally produced or of local interest. We have close to fifty local producers generating content for Channel 21. We expanded from six to seven nights of programming, offering a Friday night Reading Service for the elderly and the visually impaired as well as a “By Request” time slot where viewers can ask to see their favorite WCTV programs. We have expanded our election coverage and broadcast our first live parade. We partnered with Kicks-96/WHON to bring you a nightly newscast, and provided our own professionally-produced high school sports broadcasts, teaming up with high school A/V classes to provide students learning experiences alongside WCTV staff.
Our local producers have access to more equipment than before, with new cameras and new edit bays. We have offered free workshops as well as noncredit training classes through IU East, and hope to repeat those courses again soon. For producers who need help with their programs, we offer “House Calls,” where trained volunteers and professional staff come to your location and give advice on how to produce the best program for your viewers.
Equipment upgrades in our head end have improved our signal quality, and we have institutionalized procedures for troubleshooting problems with playback of our programming.
Our Board of Directors is filled out to fifteen members, and worked on developing a new Channel 21 Lottery system that is fair to everyone, as well as looking at other ongoing policies and procedures.
For those who asked for more information on what’s going on at WCTV, we updated the website, added a blog, and developed comprehensive email and traditional mail mailing lists. You can see what’s new at WCTV by going to www.wctv.info or www.wctvjournal.blogspot.com.
2008 is an important year for us. It will be our twentieth year of service to the people of Wayne County. WCTV’s first two employees are still on the payroll today, a testament to the important work we feel, as a staff, we are doing. Personally, 2008 will also be my twentieth year of working professionally in the field, and I am as excited today as I was when I left the ivied halls of college two decades ago.
2008 is also important as we see changes, and potential challenges, in the cable access landscape locally, statewide, and at the federal level. As we celebrate this milestone, we hope our friends and supporters will join us as we move forward towards whatever is coming next.
And in the midst of all of this it struck me that on December 1st I passed my second anniversary here at WCTV.
About this time last year I also stopped to reflect in an email to our mailing list. Then I was in Indianapolis, with a few other access center leaders, meeting with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to discuss the new Telecom Bill impacting local franchises, including ours. And I was teaching kids at Wernle about videography, and working with them to produce their own DVD. Thinking back, those two events, different in size and scope, reinforce in my mind my belief in the importance of grassroots and independent media in a community; things I have always believed in personally and am finally pursuing professionally. I hope our viewers and supporters can see, on the air, our staff’s commitment to these beliefs, and to the direction we have headed these last two years.
We are currently programming more than 16 hours a day across three channels, averaging between 75-85 programs a week, locally produced or of local interest. We have close to fifty local producers generating content for Channel 21. We expanded from six to seven nights of programming, offering a Friday night Reading Service for the elderly and the visually impaired as well as a “By Request” time slot where viewers can ask to see their favorite WCTV programs. We have expanded our election coverage and broadcast our first live parade. We partnered with Kicks-96/WHON to bring you a nightly newscast, and provided our own professionally-produced high school sports broadcasts, teaming up with high school A/V classes to provide students learning experiences alongside WCTV staff.
Our local producers have access to more equipment than before, with new cameras and new edit bays. We have offered free workshops as well as noncredit training classes through IU East, and hope to repeat those courses again soon. For producers who need help with their programs, we offer “House Calls,” where trained volunteers and professional staff come to your location and give advice on how to produce the best program for your viewers.
Equipment upgrades in our head end have improved our signal quality, and we have institutionalized procedures for troubleshooting problems with playback of our programming.
Our Board of Directors is filled out to fifteen members, and worked on developing a new Channel 21 Lottery system that is fair to everyone, as well as looking at other ongoing policies and procedures.
For those who asked for more information on what’s going on at WCTV, we updated the website, added a blog, and developed comprehensive email and traditional mail mailing lists. You can see what’s new at WCTV by going to www.wctv.info or www.wctvjournal.blogspot.com.
2008 is an important year for us. It will be our twentieth year of service to the people of Wayne County. WCTV’s first two employees are still on the payroll today, a testament to the important work we feel, as a staff, we are doing. Personally, 2008 will also be my twentieth year of working professionally in the field, and I am as excited today as I was when I left the ivied halls of college two decades ago.
2008 is also important as we see changes, and potential challenges, in the cable access landscape locally, statewide, and at the federal level. As we celebrate this milestone, we hope our friends and supporters will join us as we move forward towards whatever is coming next.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
More Happy Returns
Stalwart volunteer Barry Barker sent me some photos he took at the election night broadcast November 6, so I thought I would post a few here. Here we are behind the scenes, from left to right: John Schuerman, me, our trusty Earlhamites Will and Evan, and Nick Poling.The (Political) View
Phil Quinn chats with our hosts, Paul and Joe. Phil won a seat on Council and also sits on our Board of Directors.Stand By
Former BSU intern Dara Chamberlain floor directs while cameraman Michael looks on, and Sheriff Matt Strittmater waits for his turn in the interview chair.Live Levity
I'm not exactly sure what John Schuerman and I were laughing about. We were getting tired.Mission Control
Evan Burks and Will Myers from Earlham help staff member Nick Poling at the helm. I posted this picture so the folks in the Bonner Scholars program at Earlham will know that we keep these guys busy.Wednesday, November 14, 2007
October 2007 Board of Directors Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.
Present: Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Barb Orbik, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett and Billy Porch.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Billy Porch giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of September 11, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report shows, with two-thirds of the year completed, ahead in the income column, with spending being under in the expenses column. Jeff Plasterer moved, with Kim Poinsett giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton relayed that our insurance company paid for the two damaged modulators. The two new modulators have been installed.
John reported the current status with Insight. RHS is up and running, and Ivy Tech should be up and running by the end of October. Insight cut over some cable at the I-70 interchange build and dramatically improved our forward signal. John is continuing to keep track of the Insight situation.
Plans for the Auction continue to progress. Warm Glow Candles and G101.3/WKBV have signed up to be one-hour sponsors. John passed out the current spreadsheet showing donated Auction items. He asked the board members to call any acquaintances who are not on the list to see if they might submit items for bid. John also asked for volunteers to help the night of the Auction.
John updated the board on current and potential production projects.
Old Business
Dave Burns indicated that this is his last board meeting. Although he will no longer be a Board member, he hopes to volunteer in the future. Dave feels that the picture quality has improved and he encouraged everyone to report any problems so they can be solved quickly. Staff and board members expressed thanks to Dave.
Adjournment - 11:45 a.m.
Present: Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Barb Orbik, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett and Billy Porch.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Billy Porch giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of September 11, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report shows, with two-thirds of the year completed, ahead in the income column, with spending being under in the expenses column. Jeff Plasterer moved, with Kim Poinsett giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton relayed that our insurance company paid for the two damaged modulators. The two new modulators have been installed.
John reported the current status with Insight. RHS is up and running, and Ivy Tech should be up and running by the end of October. Insight cut over some cable at the I-70 interchange build and dramatically improved our forward signal. John is continuing to keep track of the Insight situation.
Plans for the Auction continue to progress. Warm Glow Candles and G101.3/WKBV have signed up to be one-hour sponsors. John passed out the current spreadsheet showing donated Auction items. He asked the board members to call any acquaintances who are not on the list to see if they might submit items for bid. John also asked for volunteers to help the night of the Auction.
John updated the board on current and potential production projects.
Old Business
Dave Burns indicated that this is his last board meeting. Although he will no longer be a Board member, he hopes to volunteer in the future. Dave feels that the picture quality has improved and he encouraged everyone to report any problems so they can be solved quickly. Staff and board members expressed thanks to Dave.
Adjournment - 11:45 a.m.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Live from the City Building
Nick Poling directs live election returns from the Richmond City Building.Remote Studio
Cameraman Thomas from Richmond High School looks on as our stalwart political commentators Paul Kriese and Joe Keyser interview representative Phil Pflum.
The Paul and Joe Show
Our steady hosts interviewed politicians and candidates for more than two hours on live television and did a great job, as always.Behind the Scenes
Former Volunteer of the Year Barry Barker showing his skills on the GL-2. He was also handy with a little floor producing.Tuesday, November 06, 2007
WCTV Thanks!
All,
Thanks for your help in making Friday’s Community Benefits Live Television Auction a success. We had close to 40 volunteers, over 75 bidders, nearly 50 donors and sponsors, and uncounted viewers and supporters who all contributed to making the evening a great one for WCTV.
2008 is our 20th Anniversary of serving the Whitewater Valley, so we are hoping to make next year’s Auction an especially memorable one. I hope you will join us again next year.
But there is plenty on the plate before then, including live election results tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. We hope you tune in.
Thanks for your help in making Friday’s Community Benefits Live Television Auction a success. We had close to 40 volunteers, over 75 bidders, nearly 50 donors and sponsors, and uncounted viewers and supporters who all contributed to making the evening a great one for WCTV.
2008 is our 20th Anniversary of serving the Whitewater Valley, so we are hoping to make next year’s Auction an especially memorable one. I hope you will join us again next year.
But there is plenty on the plate before then, including live election results tonight, beginning at 7 p.m. We hope you tune in.
Monday, November 05, 2007
WCTV Auction!
David Karasick, Nick Poling, and Mark Linderman--the control room A-Team--produce the show behind the scenes.
On the Set
Larry Price from Reid Hospital is interviewed by host Dave Snow while floor director Dara Chamberlain looks on.
At the Keyboard
John Schuerman entered bids for four straight hours (plus) with a little encouragement from his wife Wendy.
On Headset
Richmond High School student Michael enjoyed running camera--and the free pizza from Joe's Pizza even more.
Green Room
On-air host Carly St. Myers and WCTV's Diane Lucas enjoy pizza and snacks in the green room.Monday, October 29, 2007
Friday Night is the Night!
Just another reminder to all of WCTV’s third annual “Community Benefits” live television auction this Friday, November 2nd beginning at 6 p.m. on WCTV.
Again we are partnering with the IU East SIFE group (Students in Free Enterprise), and would also like to thank Warm Glow Candle Outlet of Centerville and G101.3/WKBV, who have joined us as hourly sponsors, as well as Joe’s Pizza, which will be providing food that evening.
We have a wide variety of items to auction, including sports tickets and memorabilia, autographed books, restaurant certificates, gift baskets, and more.
We are still accepting auction items until Wednesday for this exciting event, but I would like to thank those fine local and regional entities who have already donated:
Bumblebee Printing
Abbott’s Candy and Gifts
Academy of Massage Therapy
Charlie’s Coffee Bar
Chase Bank
Chili’s Restaurant
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center
Curves
DDIC
First Bank Richmond
HELP the Animals
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Indians
Maria Mitrione’s Italian Market
Meijer
G101.3/WKBV.
O’Charley’s
Olde Richmond Inn
Olympian Candies
Palais Royale
Patio at the Country Rib Eye
Reid Hospital
Richmond Art Museum
Richmond Gymnastics
Richmond Hardware
Richmond Health Connection
Star-Gennett Foundation
Summersault
Warm Glow Candle Outlet
Wayne Bank
Wayne County Vision
West End Bank
WUR Solid Waste Management District of Wayne and Union Counties
Watch the Channel 21 message boards between now and Friday to see more information on these and other items; and I hope you all watch and bid.
Again we are partnering with the IU East SIFE group (Students in Free Enterprise), and would also like to thank Warm Glow Candle Outlet of Centerville and G101.3/WKBV, who have joined us as hourly sponsors, as well as Joe’s Pizza, which will be providing food that evening.
We have a wide variety of items to auction, including sports tickets and memorabilia, autographed books, restaurant certificates, gift baskets, and more.
We are still accepting auction items until Wednesday for this exciting event, but I would like to thank those fine local and regional entities who have already donated:
Bumblebee Printing
Abbott’s Candy and Gifts
Academy of Massage Therapy
Charlie’s Coffee Bar
Chase Bank
Chili’s Restaurant
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center
Curves
DDIC
First Bank Richmond
HELP the Animals
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Indians
Maria Mitrione’s Italian Market
Meijer
G101.3/WKBV.
O’Charley’s
Olde Richmond Inn
Olympian Candies
Palais Royale
Patio at the Country Rib Eye
Reid Hospital
Richmond Art Museum
Richmond Gymnastics
Richmond Hardware
Richmond Health Connection
Star-Gennett Foundation
Summersault
Warm Glow Candle Outlet
Wayne Bank
Wayne County Vision
West End Bank
WUR Solid Waste Management District of Wayne and Union Counties
Watch the Channel 21 message boards between now and Friday to see more information on these and other items; and I hope you all watch and bid.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
September 2007 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.
Present: Dave Burns, Willard Brown, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Phil Quinn moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of August 14, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects income from various clients. Willard Brown moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton informed the Board about a recent insurance claim with RMD Patti. A lightning strike destroyed two modulators valued at approximately $2,000. WCTV was off the air for about six hours. There are plans to guard against this unusual occurrence in the future.
John met with IUE Interim Chancellor Paydar about organizational restructuring at IUE and where WCTV would be on the flow chart. WCTV will now fall under the office of External Affairs and Marketing.
The Auction letters went out on August 31, and we are already getting a very good response. Several nice items have come in. Warm Glow Candles is donating a $200 basket and also sponsoring an hour of the Auction. The Auction will be held on November 2, 2007.
We are still waiting to see the technical plan for our live feeds from Insight Cable. It appears that the School Board meetings will be live soon.
In programming, it is likely that we will tape the RHS Homecoming game next Friday. We will be part of the Hometown Sports Network, airing regional college games from schools like Butler, Wabash, and the University of Indianapolis. CEC Clubhouse, a literacy program from Connersville, is a new show for WCTV.
The SOS show with Charlie Estes was very successful. An anonymous person sponsored that event.
WCTV has four interns this semester, three from Earlham (including two Bonner Scholars) and one from IUE.
This past Saturday, we taped the Gennett Foundation event in the Gorge. This event provided us with 8-9 hours of footage and will probably be edited into a half-dozen shows for air and for sale through the Gennett store.
Old Business
John Dalton provided information about the University Channel. WCTV airs about 1-4 shows per week. A list of recent shows was presented to the Board.
There was a discussion of the ongoing issues with Insight and the live feeds being down in parts of the City and County.
Dave Burns mentioned that as a citizen he sent a letter to Mike Pence, and met personally with him, to talk about local control of video franchising.
Good of the Order
Acknowledgement was given to the staff and volunteers who taped the Gennett Foundation event in the gorge.
Adjournment - 11:55 a.m.
Present: Dave Burns, Willard Brown, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Phil Quinn moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of August 14, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects income from various clients. Willard Brown moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton informed the Board about a recent insurance claim with RMD Patti. A lightning strike destroyed two modulators valued at approximately $2,000. WCTV was off the air for about six hours. There are plans to guard against this unusual occurrence in the future.
John met with IUE Interim Chancellor Paydar about organizational restructuring at IUE and where WCTV would be on the flow chart. WCTV will now fall under the office of External Affairs and Marketing.
The Auction letters went out on August 31, and we are already getting a very good response. Several nice items have come in. Warm Glow Candles is donating a $200 basket and also sponsoring an hour of the Auction. The Auction will be held on November 2, 2007.
We are still waiting to see the technical plan for our live feeds from Insight Cable. It appears that the School Board meetings will be live soon.
In programming, it is likely that we will tape the RHS Homecoming game next Friday. We will be part of the Hometown Sports Network, airing regional college games from schools like Butler, Wabash, and the University of Indianapolis. CEC Clubhouse, a literacy program from Connersville, is a new show for WCTV.
The SOS show with Charlie Estes was very successful. An anonymous person sponsored that event.
WCTV has four interns this semester, three from Earlham (including two Bonner Scholars) and one from IUE.
This past Saturday, we taped the Gennett Foundation event in the Gorge. This event provided us with 8-9 hours of footage and will probably be edited into a half-dozen shows for air and for sale through the Gennett store.
Old Business
John Dalton provided information about the University Channel. WCTV airs about 1-4 shows per week. A list of recent shows was presented to the Board.
There was a discussion of the ongoing issues with Insight and the live feeds being down in parts of the City and County.
Dave Burns mentioned that as a citizen he sent a letter to Mike Pence, and met personally with him, to talk about local control of video franchising.
Good of the Order
Acknowledgement was given to the staff and volunteers who taped the Gennett Foundation event in the gorge.
Adjournment - 11:55 a.m.
Monday, October 08, 2007
Auction Reminder!
Just a reminder to all of WCTV’s third annual “Community Benefits” live television auction on Friday, November 2nd beginning at 6 p.m. on WCTV.
Again we are partnering with the IU East SIFE group (Students in Free Enterprise), and would also like to thank Warm Glow Candle Outlet of Centerville and G101.3/WKBV, who have joined us as hourly sponsors.
We are still accepting auction items for this exciting event, but I would like to thank those fine area merchants who have already donated:
Abbott’s Candy and Gifts
Academy of Massage Therapy
Bumblebee Printing
Chase Bank
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center
DDIC
Maria Mitrione’s Italian Market
O’Charley’s
Olde Richmond Inn
Patio at the Country Rib Eye
Richmond Art Museum
Richmond Gymnastics Training Center
Richmond Hardware
Richmond Health Connection
Wayne County Vision and Young Adult Professionals (YAP)
West End Bank
WUR Solid Waste Management District of Wayne and Union Counties
Watch the Channel 21 message boards between now and November 2 to see more information on these and more items. And I hope you all watch and bid on November 2.
Again we are partnering with the IU East SIFE group (Students in Free Enterprise), and would also like to thank Warm Glow Candle Outlet of Centerville and G101.3/WKBV, who have joined us as hourly sponsors.
We are still accepting auction items for this exciting event, but I would like to thank those fine area merchants who have already donated:
Abbott’s Candy and Gifts
Academy of Massage Therapy
Bumblebee Printing
Chase Bank
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center
DDIC
Maria Mitrione’s Italian Market
O’Charley’s
Olde Richmond Inn
Patio at the Country Rib Eye
Richmond Art Museum
Richmond Gymnastics Training Center
Richmond Hardware
Richmond Health Connection
Wayne County Vision and Young Adult Professionals (YAP)
West End Bank
WUR Solid Waste Management District of Wayne and Union Counties
Watch the Channel 21 message boards between now and November 2 to see more information on these and more items. And I hope you all watch and bid on November 2.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
August 2007 Board of Directors Minutes
Call to Order – 11:01 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Larry Price, Stephanie Strait
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Willard Brown giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of July 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the financial report. She noted that we are on target for this point in the fiscal year, having spent roughly one-half of our budget and received roughly one-half of our income. Dave Burns moved, with Daryl Greene giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
The Channel 21 Program Lottery and Annual Picnic were held Friday, August 3, with about 30 people in attendance. Tier One is almost full; there is still some space in Tier Two.
The following day (Saturday) WCTV offered production workshops free of charge. Six people took the class.
John, Mark Linderman, and City Clerk Karen Chasteen spoke to the Wayne County Commissioners regarding the live feed situation. John will continue to work with them to help them get more satisfactory results.
WCTV was contacted by the Hometown Sport Network, which is looking for affiliates to broadcast regional college sports. He will report back at the next meeting.
New intern Michael Gibbs from I.U. East will start next week.
John met with representatives from SIFE to discuss the auction. SIFE would like to partner with us more fully than last year. After discussion with the Executive Committee, it was decided that WCTV is interested in that arrangement if we can spell out what SIFE will be responsible for, and if they will step up and take on more specific tasks this year.
John noted the death of Mel Martin, producer of Glory Bound. WCTV has sent condolences.
Old Business
There was no old business brought to the table.
New Business
Dave Burns discussed issues with the TBCs in the headend. John reported that they are not currently being used and a suitable replacement was being sought.
Dave also urged citizen action to protect PEG access during the upcoming national franchise agreement discussions.
Dave brought up the University Channel, and voiced concerns about programming that is available through it. John said that WCTV is under no obligation to broadcast programs from UC, and that he picks programs for WCTV that he feels are of value to the community and reflect community standards. John will prepare a list of programs from UC that WCTV has broadcast, and the Board will discuss at a future meeting.
Good of the Order
John Dalton recognized and thanked those who had put in extra help during a busy few weeks at WCTV, including Ed Hoffman and Nick Poling.
Adjournment
12:10 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Larry Price, Stephanie Strait
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Willard Brown giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of July 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the financial report. She noted that we are on target for this point in the fiscal year, having spent roughly one-half of our budget and received roughly one-half of our income. Dave Burns moved, with Daryl Greene giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
The Channel 21 Program Lottery and Annual Picnic were held Friday, August 3, with about 30 people in attendance. Tier One is almost full; there is still some space in Tier Two.
The following day (Saturday) WCTV offered production workshops free of charge. Six people took the class.
John, Mark Linderman, and City Clerk Karen Chasteen spoke to the Wayne County Commissioners regarding the live feed situation. John will continue to work with them to help them get more satisfactory results.
WCTV was contacted by the Hometown Sport Network, which is looking for affiliates to broadcast regional college sports. He will report back at the next meeting.
New intern Michael Gibbs from I.U. East will start next week.
John met with representatives from SIFE to discuss the auction. SIFE would like to partner with us more fully than last year. After discussion with the Executive Committee, it was decided that WCTV is interested in that arrangement if we can spell out what SIFE will be responsible for, and if they will step up and take on more specific tasks this year.
John noted the death of Mel Martin, producer of Glory Bound. WCTV has sent condolences.
Old Business
There was no old business brought to the table.
New Business
Dave Burns discussed issues with the TBCs in the headend. John reported that they are not currently being used and a suitable replacement was being sought.
Dave also urged citizen action to protect PEG access during the upcoming national franchise agreement discussions.
Dave brought up the University Channel, and voiced concerns about programming that is available through it. John said that WCTV is under no obligation to broadcast programs from UC, and that he picks programs for WCTV that he feels are of value to the community and reflect community standards. John will prepare a list of programs from UC that WCTV has broadcast, and the Board will discuss at a future meeting.
Good of the Order
John Dalton recognized and thanked those who had put in extra help during a busy few weeks at WCTV, including Ed Hoffman and Nick Poling.
Adjournment
12:10 p.m.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Community Benefits Live Television Auction!
WCTV is once again partnering with Indiana University East SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) to sponsor the Community Benefits Live Television Auction.
The event will be held Friday, November 2nd, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on WCTV Channel 21.
WCTV is a not-for profit organization, dedicated to providing technology training and channel access for programs produced by, or of interest to, residents of Wayne County.
SIFE develops community outreach projects that focus on the topics of Market Economics, Entrepreneurship, Personal Financial Success Skills, and Business Ethics. Proceeds from the auction will support both sponsoring organizations.
The auction is a fun event that will provide great PR for those businesses who wish to donate items for the auction. Businesses and individuals who wish to donate items will receive on-air credit before and during the auction.
To learn more about what items might be donated, how to donate items, and when and where to deliver them or how to schedule a pick up, please contact WCTV at 765-973-8488.
WCTV is presently offering more than 16 hours of programming a day across three channels, averaging more than 75 programs a week, and has close to 45 Wayne County producers providing content. We are supplementing this content with diverse, important programming of interest to Wayne County residents. WCTV has been doing so for close to twenty years. We invite you to be a part of WCTV and this event.
The event will be held Friday, November 2nd, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on WCTV Channel 21.
WCTV is a not-for profit organization, dedicated to providing technology training and channel access for programs produced by, or of interest to, residents of Wayne County.
SIFE develops community outreach projects that focus on the topics of Market Economics, Entrepreneurship, Personal Financial Success Skills, and Business Ethics. Proceeds from the auction will support both sponsoring organizations.
The auction is a fun event that will provide great PR for those businesses who wish to donate items for the auction. Businesses and individuals who wish to donate items will receive on-air credit before and during the auction.
To learn more about what items might be donated, how to donate items, and when and where to deliver them or how to schedule a pick up, please contact WCTV at 765-973-8488.
WCTV is presently offering more than 16 hours of programming a day across three channels, averaging more than 75 programs a week, and has close to 45 Wayne County producers providing content. We are supplementing this content with diverse, important programming of interest to Wayne County residents. WCTV has been doing so for close to twenty years. We invite you to be a part of WCTV and this event.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
July 2007 Board of Directors Minutes
Call to Order - 11:10 a.m. by Vice President Willard Brown.
Present: Willard Brown, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Guest: John Zetzl.
Approval of Minutes
Ed Hoffman moved, with Phil Quinn giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of June 12, 2007 with the correction of “Larry Parker” to read “Larry Price.” Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of Barb Mayberry, John Dalton presented the financial report. John noted the Belden membership, and some production monies from the rental of the studio for the “1:47” documentary. Sharon Palmer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
John Zetzl presented the audit report. This audit reflects two years of data. Mr. Zetzl commended John Dalton for successfully addressing the issues of last year’s audit. Mr. Zetzl suggested that WCTV might find an accounting procedures manual helpful. Mr. Zetzl notes overall good progress. The cash increase shown is mostly due to good operating income for the year. Phil Quinn moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Auditor’s Report was accepted. Jeff Plasterer suggested that we request a proposal from Gillam & Zetzl for an accounting procedures manual.
Director’s Report
John Dalton informed the Board about last week’s visit from Insight. There was an opportunity to discuss our interests and concerns. Negotiations are now happening to determine which locations will be live. Jeff Plasterer indicated some concerns the County has, and Dalton stated that he is trying to work with all users of the live system to bring their concerns to the forefront.
The Marketing and Fundraising Committee met on Friday, July 6th. A third annual live TV auction is being planned for November. A day-long Darts Tournament was also discussed.
The Lottery is planned for Friday, August 3rd, followed by the annual summer picnic. The next day, Saturday, August 4th, WCTV will host a free day-long workshop on production basics.
John Dalton is participating in two outside committees, for the Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame event and the Presidential Debate event.
John has received a proposal from the Republican Party to do a public affairs program. Jeff Plasterer suggested also notifying the Democratic and Libertarian parties of the opportunity to do such a show.
New Business
Jerome Mahaffey wondered that since the IU East Basketball team is now in the NAIA, if they would be interested in having their games on WCTV. John Dalton has been talking to Mark Hester about plans to do some related programming, including a follow-up to a show already produced.
Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked John Zetzl for the audit report.
Adjournment - 12:15 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Guest: John Zetzl.
Approval of Minutes
Ed Hoffman moved, with Phil Quinn giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of June 12, 2007 with the correction of “Larry Parker” to read “Larry Price.” Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of Barb Mayberry, John Dalton presented the financial report. John noted the Belden membership, and some production monies from the rental of the studio for the “1:47” documentary. Sharon Palmer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
John Zetzl presented the audit report. This audit reflects two years of data. Mr. Zetzl commended John Dalton for successfully addressing the issues of last year’s audit. Mr. Zetzl suggested that WCTV might find an accounting procedures manual helpful. Mr. Zetzl notes overall good progress. The cash increase shown is mostly due to good operating income for the year. Phil Quinn moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Auditor’s Report was accepted. Jeff Plasterer suggested that we request a proposal from Gillam & Zetzl for an accounting procedures manual.
Director’s Report
John Dalton informed the Board about last week’s visit from Insight. There was an opportunity to discuss our interests and concerns. Negotiations are now happening to determine which locations will be live. Jeff Plasterer indicated some concerns the County has, and Dalton stated that he is trying to work with all users of the live system to bring their concerns to the forefront.
The Marketing and Fundraising Committee met on Friday, July 6th. A third annual live TV auction is being planned for November. A day-long Darts Tournament was also discussed.
The Lottery is planned for Friday, August 3rd, followed by the annual summer picnic. The next day, Saturday, August 4th, WCTV will host a free day-long workshop on production basics.
John Dalton is participating in two outside committees, for the Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame event and the Presidential Debate event.
John has received a proposal from the Republican Party to do a public affairs program. Jeff Plasterer suggested also notifying the Democratic and Libertarian parties of the opportunity to do such a show.
New Business
Jerome Mahaffey wondered that since the IU East Basketball team is now in the NAIA, if they would be interested in having their games on WCTV. John Dalton has been talking to Mark Hester about plans to do some related programming, including a follow-up to a show already produced.
Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked John Zetzl for the audit report.
Adjournment - 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
The Luck of the Draw
WCTV board member Stephanie Strait took some photos at the Channel 21 lottery on Friday. Here I am asking member Carolyn Hoffman to draw a show name from our highly scientific cardboard box.
21 Lottery
Administrative Coordinator Diane Lucas logged data into a spreadsheet while John Schuerman and I triple-checked the lottery with old-fashioned pen and paper.
Lottery Central
We have almost a full schedule of locally-produced programs on Channel 21, with close to 45 local producers.Monday, August 06, 2007
New Channel 21 Program Schedule!
We held our Channel 21 Program Lottery on Friday, and I wanted to share with everyone the new line-up, beginning Sunday September 9:
SUNDAY:
4 p.m. Chapel of Praise
5 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
6 p.m. First Presbyterian
7 p.m. Faith Baptist
8 p.m. First English Lutheran
9 p.m. Rightly Dividing
10 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministry
11 p.m. Jazz Cardio
MONDAY:
4 p.m. Access to Bluegrass
4: 30 p.m. Community Pentecostal
5 p.m. Thebab9 Presents
6 p.m. Catholic Mass
7 p.m. Central Baptist
8 p.m. UFI Mixed Martial Arts
9 p.m. Harlen
9:30 p.m. Glory Bound
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 1
TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 2
5 p.m. Alphabet Academy
6 p.m. Personal Empowerment
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Hope Worth Having
11:30 p.m. Esta Escrito
WEDNESDAY:
4 p.m. Something Different
5 p.m. Fairview Baptist
6 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran
7 p.m. Iceman on the Move
8 p.m. Galilean Baptist
9 p.m. New Life Church of the Nazarene
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
THURSDAY:
5 p.m. Joy In Our Town
5:30 p.m. Christ Tabernacle
6:30 p.m. Positive Outlook
7:30 p.m. Stillwater Baptist
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
FRIDAY:
5 p.m. WCTV Reading Service
7 p.m. WCTV By Request
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
SATURDAY:
4 p.m. Amazing Facts
5 p.m. St. John Lutheran
6 p.m. Where Love Shines
7 p.m. Kings Highway Holiness
Thanks to everyone who attended, and stayed for our summer picnic.
SUNDAY:
4 p.m. Chapel of Praise
5 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
6 p.m. First Presbyterian
7 p.m. Faith Baptist
8 p.m. First English Lutheran
9 p.m. Rightly Dividing
10 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministry
11 p.m. Jazz Cardio
MONDAY:
4 p.m. Access to Bluegrass
4: 30 p.m. Community Pentecostal
5 p.m. Thebab9 Presents
6 p.m. Catholic Mass
7 p.m. Central Baptist
8 p.m. UFI Mixed Martial Arts
9 p.m. Harlen
9:30 p.m. Glory Bound
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 1
TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 2
5 p.m. Alphabet Academy
6 p.m. Personal Empowerment
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Hope Worth Having
11:30 p.m. Esta Escrito
WEDNESDAY:
4 p.m. Something Different
5 p.m. Fairview Baptist
6 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran
7 p.m. Iceman on the Move
8 p.m. Galilean Baptist
9 p.m. New Life Church of the Nazarene
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
THURSDAY:
5 p.m. Joy In Our Town
5:30 p.m. Christ Tabernacle
6:30 p.m. Positive Outlook
7:30 p.m. Stillwater Baptist
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
FRIDAY:
5 p.m. WCTV Reading Service
7 p.m. WCTV By Request
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
SATURDAY:
4 p.m. Amazing Facts
5 p.m. St. John Lutheran
6 p.m. Where Love Shines
7 p.m. Kings Highway Holiness
Thanks to everyone who attended, and stayed for our summer picnic.
Summer Workshop!
The edit bays are filled to capacity as Nick Poling instructs participants in our free workshop in the art of nonlinear editing.Keyboard Jockey
Nick Poling teaching iMovie at our free summer workshop. Thanks to all who attended and showed interest in learning more about television production.Saturday, August 04, 2007
Grill Master
Sandy Baldwin had the hardest job, as it was 90-plus degrees out when she had to work over the flames. The dogs were good, though.
Digging In
Producer James "Iceman" Patterson and Operations Director John Schuerman enjoy the cookout.
Monday, July 30, 2007
This Week at WCTV
I wanted to let our members and producers know about several events coming up this week at Whitewater Community Television.
This Friday, August 3rd, we will be having the Channel 21 Program Lottery here at WCTV at 5 p.m. Producers should have their letters by now. If you would like to be considered for a Channel 21 time slot and are not currently on our producer list, please contact me.
Immediately following the Lottery we will be hosting our third annual Summer Picnic, here at Hayes Hall on the IUE campus.
The following morning, Saturday August 4th, we will be offering free production workshops at the studio, beginning at 9 a.m. We will be teaching studio and field videography from 9 a.m. to noon, and then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. we will break into groups, based on experience, for beginning and advanced linear and non-linear editing workshops. We will have snacks and drinks throughout the day.
We want to thank Belden for sponsoring this workshop.
These free workshops come in response to requests from producers interested in improving their skills, but are open to the community as a whole as part of our ongoing outreach intended to empower more grassroots video efforts in our community.
This Friday, August 3rd, we will be having the Channel 21 Program Lottery here at WCTV at 5 p.m. Producers should have their letters by now. If you would like to be considered for a Channel 21 time slot and are not currently on our producer list, please contact me.
Immediately following the Lottery we will be hosting our third annual Summer Picnic, here at Hayes Hall on the IUE campus.
The following morning, Saturday August 4th, we will be offering free production workshops at the studio, beginning at 9 a.m. We will be teaching studio and field videography from 9 a.m. to noon, and then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. we will break into groups, based on experience, for beginning and advanced linear and non-linear editing workshops. We will have snacks and drinks throughout the day.
We want to thank Belden for sponsoring this workshop.
These free workshops come in response to requests from producers interested in improving their skills, but are open to the community as a whole as part of our ongoing outreach intended to empower more grassroots video efforts in our community.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
WCTV Summer Events
I wanted to let you know about several events coming up at WCTV.
On Friday, August 3rd, we will be having the Channel 21 Program Lottery here at WCTV at 5 p.m. Letters to producers will be going out later this week. If you would like to be considered for a Channel 21 time slot and are not currently on our producer list, please contact me.
Immediately following the Lottery we will be hosting our third annual Summer Picnic, here at Hayes Hall on the IUE campus.
The following morning, Saturday August 4th, we will be offering free production workshops at the studio, beginning at 9 a.m. We will be teaching field and studio production as well as iMovie and Final Cut editing. These free workshops come in response to requests from producers interested in improving their skills, but are open to the community as a whole as part of our ongoing outreach intended to empower more grassroots video efforts in our community.
More details on these events will be forthcoming as they draw nearer.
On Friday, August 3rd, we will be having the Channel 21 Program Lottery here at WCTV at 5 p.m. Letters to producers will be going out later this week. If you would like to be considered for a Channel 21 time slot and are not currently on our producer list, please contact me.
Immediately following the Lottery we will be hosting our third annual Summer Picnic, here at Hayes Hall on the IUE campus.
The following morning, Saturday August 4th, we will be offering free production workshops at the studio, beginning at 9 a.m. We will be teaching field and studio production as well as iMovie and Final Cut editing. These free workshops come in response to requests from producers interested in improving their skills, but are open to the community as a whole as part of our ongoing outreach intended to empower more grassroots video efforts in our community.
More details on these events will be forthcoming as they draw nearer.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
August 2007 Channel 21 Program Lottery Info
Here are the materials pertaining to the next lottery drawing for programming on WCTV Channel 21. This lottery will take place Friday, August 3 at 5 p.m. in the studio of WCTV.
Feel free to join us afterwards for our annual Summer Picnic, to be held outdoors here at Hayes Hall on the IUE campus.
The new schedule will begin the week of September 9, 2007.
Once again, thank you for your continued interest and support of WCTV.
CHANNEL 21 PROGRAM LOTTERY INFORMATION
Tier One Program Drawing
Reserved only for local producers whose programs take place physically, and are recorded within, Wayne County, Indiana.
Maximum program length is one hour. One program maximum per week in this tier.
Programming days include Saturday through Thursday.
Producer may supply one new program per week, and shall supply at least one fresh program at least every two weeks, to maintain tier one status. Producer shall deliver program to WCTV studios at least one business day before program plays on Channel 21. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
Tier One programs will be placed first. Tier One may be expanded at the expense of Tier Two as new local producers qualify for Tier One. Tier One programs always take precedent. As of this drawing, as we maintain one hour maximum per program, there are sufficient hours available to handle historic numbers of programs. However, Tier Two programs are subject to be moved or discontinued if demand for Tier One programming expands to the point that the only way to accommodate Tier One programmers is to shrink Tier Two time, accordingly. Any cancellation may be based on last in, first out. Cancelled programs may be entered in the next lottery.
All assigned hours in Tier One are subject to the luck of the draw. Since programs are either ½ hour or one hour in length, the presiding WCTV lottery official may assign the drawn program to the next practical and available time slot, later or earlier, as applicable.
This drawing will be effective starting September 9, 2007, and programs in Tier One will normally be scheduled for a total of three run times per week, as practical. Original cablecast and repeats are typically at eight-hour intervals.
Any program qualifying for Tier One which becomes a part of WCTV programming after the lottery may be placed in any time available until the next lottery drawing.
Tier One programmers -- please check the appropriate box on the return form if you would prefer that your program appears regularly on Sunday. The first random drawing will be for Sunday-preferred time slots in the eight hours between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. until all preferred Sunday hours availabilities are filled. Then, Monday through Thursday time slots will be randomly drawn and placed in late afternoon and evening hours, as available. In the event that any Sunday hours remain after the Sunday-preferred drawing, they will be drawn for last of all, if it is necessary to accommodate any remaining producers.
Tier Two Program Drawing
Reserved only for programs that take place physically, and are recorded, outside Wayne County, Indiana.
Maximum program length is one hour. Two programs maximum per week, as time may be available. Must have a different local sponsor for each program.
Programming days may include Saturday through Thursday.
All times, repeats, and placements in Tier Two are at the discretion of the Program Director. Original program cablecast and repeats typically are at eight hour intervals for a total of two to three run times per week, as practical.
Producer may supply one new program per week, per time slot, and shall supply at least one fresh program per time slot at least every two weeks to maintain Tier Two status.
Producer shall deliver program to WCTV studios at least one business day before program plays on Channel 21. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
Other Information
An Individual Program is defined as “A program submitted for one run which is not part of a series and does not contain series content.”
Only series programming that has been through the lottery process and not selected for a regular series timeslot will be accepted for weekly play during individual program timeslots. Series programming, or programming with similar content, that was not part of the lottery process can be submitted no more than twice a month.
WCTV allows two types of programming: series and non-series (individual). Series means all programs have the same title and similar content. An individual program is one which has an individual title and the content is not the same as another program.
Individual programs can be submitted for playback once and must be accompanied by an application form. A series submitted for play during Individual program time slots must be separate and distinct from other series programming by the same producer. Any producer wishing to submit a series program, without participating in the series lottery, will be able to air two programs per month.
After its cablecast, any program that is judged to have technical problems may be pulled from programming rotation. Possible problems include very low or no audio levels, video images which have tracking problems or static, video images that are too dark or out of focus, and/or other technical problems. The Program Director may suspend the program and future episodes of the program from further cable casting until technical problems are resolved. Please spot check your program before you bring it in to avoid any problems, especially with the authoring of DVDs.
WCTV accepts VHS, S-VHS, DVD, and MiniDV.
Feel free to join us afterwards for our annual Summer Picnic, to be held outdoors here at Hayes Hall on the IUE campus.
The new schedule will begin the week of September 9, 2007.
Once again, thank you for your continued interest and support of WCTV.
CHANNEL 21 PROGRAM LOTTERY INFORMATION
Tier One Program Drawing
Reserved only for local producers whose programs take place physically, and are recorded within, Wayne County, Indiana.
Maximum program length is one hour. One program maximum per week in this tier.
Programming days include Saturday through Thursday.
Producer may supply one new program per week, and shall supply at least one fresh program at least every two weeks, to maintain tier one status. Producer shall deliver program to WCTV studios at least one business day before program plays on Channel 21. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
Tier One programs will be placed first. Tier One may be expanded at the expense of Tier Two as new local producers qualify for Tier One. Tier One programs always take precedent. As of this drawing, as we maintain one hour maximum per program, there are sufficient hours available to handle historic numbers of programs. However, Tier Two programs are subject to be moved or discontinued if demand for Tier One programming expands to the point that the only way to accommodate Tier One programmers is to shrink Tier Two time, accordingly. Any cancellation may be based on last in, first out. Cancelled programs may be entered in the next lottery.
All assigned hours in Tier One are subject to the luck of the draw. Since programs are either ½ hour or one hour in length, the presiding WCTV lottery official may assign the drawn program to the next practical and available time slot, later or earlier, as applicable.
This drawing will be effective starting September 9, 2007, and programs in Tier One will normally be scheduled for a total of three run times per week, as practical. Original cablecast and repeats are typically at eight-hour intervals.
Any program qualifying for Tier One which becomes a part of WCTV programming after the lottery may be placed in any time available until the next lottery drawing.
Tier One programmers -- please check the appropriate box on the return form if you would prefer that your program appears regularly on Sunday. The first random drawing will be for Sunday-preferred time slots in the eight hours between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. until all preferred Sunday hours availabilities are filled. Then, Monday through Thursday time slots will be randomly drawn and placed in late afternoon and evening hours, as available. In the event that any Sunday hours remain after the Sunday-preferred drawing, they will be drawn for last of all, if it is necessary to accommodate any remaining producers.
Tier Two Program Drawing
Reserved only for programs that take place physically, and are recorded, outside Wayne County, Indiana.
Maximum program length is one hour. Two programs maximum per week, as time may be available. Must have a different local sponsor for each program.
Programming days may include Saturday through Thursday.
All times, repeats, and placements in Tier Two are at the discretion of the Program Director. Original program cablecast and repeats typically are at eight hour intervals for a total of two to three run times per week, as practical.
Producer may supply one new program per week, per time slot, and shall supply at least one fresh program per time slot at least every two weeks to maintain Tier Two status.
Producer shall deliver program to WCTV studios at least one business day before program plays on Channel 21. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
Other Information
An Individual Program is defined as “A program submitted for one run which is not part of a series and does not contain series content.”
Only series programming that has been through the lottery process and not selected for a regular series timeslot will be accepted for weekly play during individual program timeslots. Series programming, or programming with similar content, that was not part of the lottery process can be submitted no more than twice a month.
WCTV allows two types of programming: series and non-series (individual). Series means all programs have the same title and similar content. An individual program is one which has an individual title and the content is not the same as another program.
Individual programs can be submitted for playback once and must be accompanied by an application form. A series submitted for play during Individual program time slots must be separate and distinct from other series programming by the same producer. Any producer wishing to submit a series program, without participating in the series lottery, will be able to air two programs per month.
After its cablecast, any program that is judged to have technical problems may be pulled from programming rotation. Possible problems include very low or no audio levels, video images which have tracking problems or static, video images that are too dark or out of focus, and/or other technical problems. The Program Director may suspend the program and future episodes of the program from further cable casting until technical problems are resolved. Please spot check your program before you bring it in to avoid any problems, especially with the authoring of DVDs.
WCTV accepts VHS, S-VHS, DVD, and MiniDV.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
June 2007 Board of Directors Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.
Present: Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Jeff Plasterer moved, with Barb Mayberry giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of May 8, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the financial report. Barb pointed out that WCTV has received the $10,00.00 from IU East. Barb noted that the insurance payment which appears is a payment for the full year. Dave Burns moved, with Jeff Plasterer giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
In John Dalton’s absence, John Schuerman presented the director’s report. John reported that the recent audit went very smoothly this year and that the auditing firm will give an official presentation at the July 10th meeting.
John Dalton recently made a presentation with the County Commissioners. WCTV was asked to add an additional meeting to the taping schedule.
Earlham College made an on-site visit. We are hoping that this might help with future potential interns for WCTV.
John Dalton presented a workshop for Morrison-Reeves Library that hopefully will lead to future workshops.
The next Telecommunications meeting is scheduled for June 21. Insight has been invited to attend. Insight’s attendance would offer an opportunity to see where we stand on getting the rest of our live feeds in place. At this time, we are live from the City/County complex and the Tiernan Center.
New Business
The 2007 Capital Equipment Request was presented to the board by John Schuerman. There were no questions regarding equipment, and the request was unanimously approved with Sharon Palmer moving, and Larry Price giving the second.
Good of the Order
Dave Burns noted that most of the earlier problems with producers have been cleared up, many with the help of Nick Poling.
Adjournment - 11:30 a.m.
Present: Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Jeff Plasterer moved, with Barb Mayberry giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of May 8, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the financial report. Barb pointed out that WCTV has received the $10,00.00 from IU East. Barb noted that the insurance payment which appears is a payment for the full year. Dave Burns moved, with Jeff Plasterer giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
In John Dalton’s absence, John Schuerman presented the director’s report. John reported that the recent audit went very smoothly this year and that the auditing firm will give an official presentation at the July 10th meeting.
John Dalton recently made a presentation with the County Commissioners. WCTV was asked to add an additional meeting to the taping schedule.
Earlham College made an on-site visit. We are hoping that this might help with future potential interns for WCTV.
John Dalton presented a workshop for Morrison-Reeves Library that hopefully will lead to future workshops.
The next Telecommunications meeting is scheduled for June 21. Insight has been invited to attend. Insight’s attendance would offer an opportunity to see where we stand on getting the rest of our live feeds in place. At this time, we are live from the City/County complex and the Tiernan Center.
New Business
The 2007 Capital Equipment Request was presented to the board by John Schuerman. There were no questions regarding equipment, and the request was unanimously approved with Sharon Palmer moving, and Larry Price giving the second.
Good of the Order
Dave Burns noted that most of the earlier problems with producers have been cleared up, many with the help of Nick Poling.
Adjournment - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
May 2007 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Barb Mayberry giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of April 10, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the financial report. Barb pointed out that WCTV has taken in $3075 in membership fees during the month of March. The report reflects the final expenditures from the capital equipment fund for 2006. Phil Quinn moved, with Jeff Plasterer giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton brought everyone up to date on the status of Insight. While real progress has been made, there are still some unresolved issues. A Telecommunications Council meeting is scheduled for this Thursday.
Dalton reported that Belden will be continuing with additional training videos, and a local law firm also plans to do a show, starting in September.
WCTV will have a booth at an Eastern Indiana/Western Ohio Human Resources conference next week at IUE to promote our corporate services.
WCTV anticipates its yearly audit on May 25, 2007.
Indiana University has re-classified the Professional positions. Both John Dalton and John Schuerman fall within the recommended salary range for their classification. Nick Poling’s current salary does not meet those recommendations; however, the budget did provide for the recommended salary range. Nick will begin to be slowly increased in salary to meet the requirements after his probationary period ends on September 1, 2007.
Old Business
The Membership Scholarship was included in a revision to the rules. Daryl Greene moved, with Stephanie Strait giving the second, and the revision passed.
New Business
John Dalton requested that the presentation for the capital equipment expenditures of 2007 be tabled until the next board meeting. A lower than expected bid gave us an opportunity to select additional equipment.
Good of the Order
Mark Linderman thanked John Dalton for all of his efforts with the Insight issues.
Adjournment - 11:50 a.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Barb Mayberry giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of April 10, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Mayberry presented the financial report. Barb pointed out that WCTV has taken in $3075 in membership fees during the month of March. The report reflects the final expenditures from the capital equipment fund for 2006. Phil Quinn moved, with Jeff Plasterer giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton brought everyone up to date on the status of Insight. While real progress has been made, there are still some unresolved issues. A Telecommunications Council meeting is scheduled for this Thursday.
Dalton reported that Belden will be continuing with additional training videos, and a local law firm also plans to do a show, starting in September.
WCTV will have a booth at an Eastern Indiana/Western Ohio Human Resources conference next week at IUE to promote our corporate services.
WCTV anticipates its yearly audit on May 25, 2007.
Indiana University has re-classified the Professional positions. Both John Dalton and John Schuerman fall within the recommended salary range for their classification. Nick Poling’s current salary does not meet those recommendations; however, the budget did provide for the recommended salary range. Nick will begin to be slowly increased in salary to meet the requirements after his probationary period ends on September 1, 2007.
Old Business
The Membership Scholarship was included in a revision to the rules. Daryl Greene moved, with Stephanie Strait giving the second, and the revision passed.
New Business
John Dalton requested that the presentation for the capital equipment expenditures of 2007 be tabled until the next board meeting. A lower than expected bid gave us an opportunity to select additional equipment.
Good of the Order
Mark Linderman thanked John Dalton for all of his efforts with the Insight issues.
Adjournment - 11:50 a.m.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Pomp and BNC Cable
Future WCTV Staffer Spencer Schuerman runs camera on the live broadcast of Indiana University East's graduation ceremonies on Friday.Live from Tiernan Center
Former Volunteer of the Year Ed Hoffman runs camera on the broadcast of IUE graduation.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
April 2007 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Billy Porch, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Phil Quinn giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of March 12, 2007. Minutes approved.
New Business
New Business was moved up in the Agenda to allow for election of officers. President Kim Poinsett presented the new slate of officers: Mark Linderman as President, Willard Brown as Vice President, Barb Mayberry as Treasurer, and Stephanie Strait as Secretary. Dave Burns moved, with Ed Hoffman giving a second, that the slate of officers is accepted. The new slate of officers was unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of Jeff Plasterer, John Dalton presented the financial report. John noted that the report indicates 21% for income and 14% for expenses. This reflects a budget that is on schedule. Ed Hoffman moved, with Barb Mayberry giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton brought everyone up to date on the recent membership drive. WCTV has taken in $2925 in memberships since February, this includes a $1000 membership from Ivy Tech. At this point, the membership drive is ahead of last year’s drive.
In addition to the ongoing issue of the live feeds being down, the other big news is that Comcast will be acquiring the local cable franchise from Insight, with the deal to be closed by the end of the year. John has been working with Insight and the Telecommunications Council and has asked advice from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, as this move regards the current issue with the live feeds.
John spoke with Rich Cody and Ben Bryan of Parallax, and was encouraged by the possibilities with Parallax.
On April 26 the Telecommunications Council will meet again.
Eric Marsh passed out information explaining the Insight/Comcast partnership.
John informed us that the live feed from the City Building would be ready to use next Monday, April 16, 2007.
At the Annual Meeting there was some mention regarding financial barriers to public access. John and the staff are planning to offer a free workshop this summer for training on the equipment. John suggested a plan to offer free memberships for those who demonstrate need. This issue was tabled for the next meeting, when a formal presentation of the material would be forthcoming.
Old Business
Dave Burns suggested limiting special programs to eight per year, but asked to table the discussion for the next meeting
Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked Kim Poinsett and Jeff Plasterer for their efforts on the executive committee during this year.
Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Billy Porch, Larry Price, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Phil Quinn giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of March 12, 2007. Minutes approved.
New Business
New Business was moved up in the Agenda to allow for election of officers. President Kim Poinsett presented the new slate of officers: Mark Linderman as President, Willard Brown as Vice President, Barb Mayberry as Treasurer, and Stephanie Strait as Secretary. Dave Burns moved, with Ed Hoffman giving a second, that the slate of officers is accepted. The new slate of officers was unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report
In the absence of Jeff Plasterer, John Dalton presented the financial report. John noted that the report indicates 21% for income and 14% for expenses. This reflects a budget that is on schedule. Ed Hoffman moved, with Barb Mayberry giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton brought everyone up to date on the recent membership drive. WCTV has taken in $2925 in memberships since February, this includes a $1000 membership from Ivy Tech. At this point, the membership drive is ahead of last year’s drive.
In addition to the ongoing issue of the live feeds being down, the other big news is that Comcast will be acquiring the local cable franchise from Insight, with the deal to be closed by the end of the year. John has been working with Insight and the Telecommunications Council and has asked advice from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, as this move regards the current issue with the live feeds.
John spoke with Rich Cody and Ben Bryan of Parallax, and was encouraged by the possibilities with Parallax.
On April 26 the Telecommunications Council will meet again.
Eric Marsh passed out information explaining the Insight/Comcast partnership.
John informed us that the live feed from the City Building would be ready to use next Monday, April 16, 2007.
At the Annual Meeting there was some mention regarding financial barriers to public access. John and the staff are planning to offer a free workshop this summer for training on the equipment. John suggested a plan to offer free memberships for those who demonstrate need. This issue was tabled for the next meeting, when a formal presentation of the material would be forthcoming.
Old Business
Dave Burns suggested limiting special programs to eight per year, but asked to table the discussion for the next meeting
Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked Kim Poinsett and Jeff Plasterer for their efforts on the executive committee during this year.
Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.
Monday, April 16, 2007
2007-2008 Board of Directors
All,
I wanted to let our viewers and members know that we have elected new officers to our Board of Directors for 2007-2008:
Mark Linderman, President
Willard Brown, Vice President
Stephanie Strait, Secretary
Barb Mayberry, Treasurer
Our 2007-2008 Board also includes:
Dave Burns
Daryl Greene
Ed Hoffman
Jerome Mahaffey
Eric Marsh
Sharon Palmer
Jeff Plasterer
Kim Poinsett
Billy Porch
Larry Price
Phil Quinn
Feel free to write me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
I wanted to let our viewers and members know that we have elected new officers to our Board of Directors for 2007-2008:
Mark Linderman, President
Willard Brown, Vice President
Stephanie Strait, Secretary
Barb Mayberry, Treasurer
Our 2007-2008 Board also includes:
Dave Burns
Daryl Greene
Ed Hoffman
Jerome Mahaffey
Eric Marsh
Sharon Palmer
Jeff Plasterer
Kim Poinsett
Billy Porch
Larry Price
Phil Quinn
Feel free to write me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
March 2007 Board of Directors Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, Diane Lucas. Guest: Dara Chamberlain.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of January 9, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Plasterer noted that 2006 ended with a positive balance. Ed Hoffman moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton introduced Nick Poling, our new Assistant Operations Director, and Dara Chamberlain, our intern from Ball State.
WCTV’s Annual Meeting will be held on March 27, 2007 at the WCTV Studio.
Problems with Insight have been a focus recently. Our back-haul system, which provides live feeds via Insight, has been declared unusable by Insight’s techs. The problems are caused by Insight using their VoIP system over the line, and this has squeezed out the video signal. Insight inspected WCTV’s head end and gave us a clean bill of health. John presented at the most recent meeting of the Telecommunications Council about this issue. John has also emailed or spoken to other users of the live system, including the high school and Earlham College, about the problem. John is working with the City and Insight on the issue.
John anticipates another state-wide meeting of access centers in April or May and hopes to expand attendance to include board members and Telecommunications Council members from various cities.
A recent tech meeting prioritized a list of issues at our head end, and those are now being addressed.
The membership campaign is off to a good start with individual memberships.
The Channel 21 Lottery occurred with 30 producers participating, and 15 producers not turning in a form to participate, though they are now beginning to trickle in. The new schedule began March 4.
Our corporate mailing is producing results, with Belden signing on last month to produce a pair of training videos.
John is on a panel for the Phantoscope High School Film Festival, and WCTV will air the winners.
Old Business
As Ken Paust has resigned, Larry Price of Reid Hospital has agreed to fill his unexpired term. Dave Burns moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the 2nd and Larry Price was unanimously approved.
Dave Burns brought forth concerns about poor quality from some producers. Jerome Mahaffey suggested a seven step process for attending to these problems.
The seven steps are:
1. Evaluate the problem.
2. Write a letter to the producer.
3. Do a House Call.
4. Give two weeks notice for improvement.
5. Re-evaluate the problem.
6. Make a decision.
7. Pull show off the air if problem not corrected.
Jerome Mahaffey moved, with Daryl Green giving the second, and the seven step process was approved.
Good of the Order
·Mark Linderman won five Telly video awards for Heath Department programs.
Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, Diane Lucas. Guest: Dara Chamberlain.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of January 9, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Plasterer noted that 2006 ended with a positive balance. Ed Hoffman moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton introduced Nick Poling, our new Assistant Operations Director, and Dara Chamberlain, our intern from Ball State.
WCTV’s Annual Meeting will be held on March 27, 2007 at the WCTV Studio.
Problems with Insight have been a focus recently. Our back-haul system, which provides live feeds via Insight, has been declared unusable by Insight’s techs. The problems are caused by Insight using their VoIP system over the line, and this has squeezed out the video signal. Insight inspected WCTV’s head end and gave us a clean bill of health. John presented at the most recent meeting of the Telecommunications Council about this issue. John has also emailed or spoken to other users of the live system, including the high school and Earlham College, about the problem. John is working with the City and Insight on the issue.
John anticipates another state-wide meeting of access centers in April or May and hopes to expand attendance to include board members and Telecommunications Council members from various cities.
A recent tech meeting prioritized a list of issues at our head end, and those are now being addressed.
The membership campaign is off to a good start with individual memberships.
The Channel 21 Lottery occurred with 30 producers participating, and 15 producers not turning in a form to participate, though they are now beginning to trickle in. The new schedule began March 4.
Our corporate mailing is producing results, with Belden signing on last month to produce a pair of training videos.
John is on a panel for the Phantoscope High School Film Festival, and WCTV will air the winners.
Old Business
As Ken Paust has resigned, Larry Price of Reid Hospital has agreed to fill his unexpired term. Dave Burns moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the 2nd and Larry Price was unanimously approved.
Dave Burns brought forth concerns about poor quality from some producers. Jerome Mahaffey suggested a seven step process for attending to these problems.
The seven steps are:
1. Evaluate the problem.
2. Write a letter to the producer.
3. Do a House Call.
4. Give two weeks notice for improvement.
5. Re-evaluate the problem.
6. Make a decision.
7. Pull show off the air if problem not corrected.
Jerome Mahaffey moved, with Daryl Green giving the second, and the seven step process was approved.
Good of the Order
·Mark Linderman won five Telly video awards for Heath Department programs.
Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
2006 Volunteer Awards!
Today at the WCTV Annual Meeting we announced the 2006 Volunteer Awards winners.
Channel 11 Producer of the Year: Stephanie Hays-Mussoni, for “Environmentally Speaking”
Channel 20 Producer of the Year: Tim Scales, for “In Your Business”
Channel 21 Producer of the Year: Jim and Cathy Hill, for “Midwest Jamboree”
Volunteers of the Year: Jonathan Crawford and Christina Vaughn
Program of the Year: Kicks 96/WHON Video News
We gave out 45 more volunteer recognitions, to people who both appeared in front of and behind the camera for WCTV in 2006.
Thanks to all of our great producers, and to a great year.
Channel 11 Producer of the Year: Stephanie Hays-Mussoni, for “Environmentally Speaking”
Channel 20 Producer of the Year: Tim Scales, for “In Your Business”
Channel 21 Producer of the Year: Jim and Cathy Hill, for “Midwest Jamboree”
Volunteers of the Year: Jonathan Crawford and Christina Vaughn
Program of the Year: Kicks 96/WHON Video News
We gave out 45 more volunteer recognitions, to people who both appeared in front of and behind the camera for WCTV in 2006.
Thanks to all of our great producers, and to a great year.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Phantoscope!
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the Phantoscope Film Festival for high school students Saturday night. We had more than fifty people for the panel that I was on, and more than 100 for the screenings. It was a great experience to be a part of. Look for the winners in the weeks to come on WCTV.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
WCTV at Phantoscope!
WCTV is proud to be part of the upcoming Phantoscope Film Festival here in Richmond, a film fest for high school students in eastern Indiana and western Ohio. I helped judge the Fest, and saw some really good entries. I will also be speaking on a panel the evening of the Fest. Look for us there!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
January 2007 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Phil Quinn moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of the December 12, 2006. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
John Dalton reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. Ed Hoffman moved, with Sharon Palmer giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that he interviewed six applicants for the open position. John expects to make an offer by the end of this week.
Charlie Nelms, former chancellor of IU East, will head up a committee to review budgetary and enrollment issues at IU East. John views this as a positive for WCTV as Charlie Nelms is a former WCTV board member.
John recently met with Karen Chasteen to discuss the possibility of meeting anew with the Telecommunications Council.
WCTV was unable to televise the Wayne County Basketball Tournament due to a “black-out” policy by the schools’ athletic directors.
WCTV aired approximately twenty hours of holiday programming on Channel 21.
Our live programs have been experiencing poor video quality. John stated that we will not televise any live feeds until Insight fixes the backhaul problem. This comes with the knowledge that Insight is particularly stretched at this time.
A tech meeting will be coming up and interested board members are invited to participate. Those interested are to contact John Dalton.
Old Business
A policy passed at the January 2005 board meeting was presented to clear up some programming questions. Information from this policy will be included with the next lottery information.
New Business
Ken Paust resigned his board position, pending a letter of resignation. He has recently been elected County Commissioner and has a conflict of meeting times. He will continue to support WCTV. We now have an open board position to fill.
Dave Burns expressed concern that Channel 21 was of poor quality over the Christmas break. John Dalton indicated that the problem has been fixed and that he is available by phone at any time to address technical problems during off hours.
Adjournment - 11:55 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Phil Quinn moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of the December 12, 2006. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
John Dalton reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. Ed Hoffman moved, with Sharon Palmer giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that he interviewed six applicants for the open position. John expects to make an offer by the end of this week.
Charlie Nelms, former chancellor of IU East, will head up a committee to review budgetary and enrollment issues at IU East. John views this as a positive for WCTV as Charlie Nelms is a former WCTV board member.
John recently met with Karen Chasteen to discuss the possibility of meeting anew with the Telecommunications Council.
WCTV was unable to televise the Wayne County Basketball Tournament due to a “black-out” policy by the schools’ athletic directors.
WCTV aired approximately twenty hours of holiday programming on Channel 21.
Our live programs have been experiencing poor video quality. John stated that we will not televise any live feeds until Insight fixes the backhaul problem. This comes with the knowledge that Insight is particularly stretched at this time.
A tech meeting will be coming up and interested board members are invited to participate. Those interested are to contact John Dalton.
Old Business
A policy passed at the January 2005 board meeting was presented to clear up some programming questions. Information from this policy will be included with the next lottery information.
New Business
Ken Paust resigned his board position, pending a letter of resignation. He has recently been elected County Commissioner and has a conflict of meeting times. He will continue to support WCTV. We now have an open board position to fill.
Dave Burns expressed concern that Channel 21 was of poor quality over the Christmas break. John Dalton indicated that the problem has been fixed and that he is available by phone at any time to address technical problems during off hours.
Adjournment - 11:55 p.m.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
WCTV Bootcamp 2!
All,
After the success of our fall Bootcamp, we are offering the program again, once more partnering with the Indiana University East Continuing Education Center. Below is some information on upcoming classes:
Scriptwriting
This course will be covering all aspects of
scriptwriting from the ground up, including
writing corporate and instructional videos all
the way to developing feature films.
Fee: $40
Richmond 2 Tue., March 6 & 13, 6-9 p.m.
Registration deadline: Feb. 27
Videography
This course begins with the fundamentals
of videography, and builds on knowledge to
include basic studio camera as well as
more advanced ideas of field videography,
with lighting and audio schemes presented.
Fee: $40
Richmond 2 Wed., March 28 & April 4, 6-9 pm
Registration deadline: March 21
Editing with iMovie
Even if you don’t use iMovie, this course will
introduce you to the basic ideas of nonlinear
editing on computer platforms.
Students can use camera tape shot during
the Videography course; otherwise stock
footage will be provided for practice by WCTV.
Fee: $90
Richmond 3 Mon., April 9-23, 6-9 pm
Registration deadline: April 2
Finalizing Projects with Final Cut Pro
Computer editing training on Final Cut suite
will be offered to those who complete Editing
with iMovie as a prerequisite. Students in this
course will be working towards completing
content to be used on WCTV, including PSAs,
station IDs, and other production elements.
Fee: $90
Richmond 3 Mon., April 30-May 4, 6-9 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 23
Enroll in the series for only $220! Participants who successful complete all four classes will receive a one year membership to WCTV and be certified to use the WCTV facility.
You can get additional information on how to register for classes by calling the IU East Continuing Education Center at 973-8203.
After the success of our fall Bootcamp, we are offering the program again, once more partnering with the Indiana University East Continuing Education Center. Below is some information on upcoming classes:
Scriptwriting
This course will be covering all aspects of
scriptwriting from the ground up, including
writing corporate and instructional videos all
the way to developing feature films.
Fee: $40
Richmond 2 Tue., March 6 & 13, 6-9 p.m.
Registration deadline: Feb. 27
Videography
This course begins with the fundamentals
of videography, and builds on knowledge to
include basic studio camera as well as
more advanced ideas of field videography,
with lighting and audio schemes presented.
Fee: $40
Richmond 2 Wed., March 28 & April 4, 6-9 pm
Registration deadline: March 21
Editing with iMovie
Even if you don’t use iMovie, this course will
introduce you to the basic ideas of nonlinear
editing on computer platforms.
Students can use camera tape shot during
the Videography course; otherwise stock
footage will be provided for practice by WCTV.
Fee: $90
Richmond 3 Mon., April 9-23, 6-9 pm
Registration deadline: April 2
Finalizing Projects with Final Cut Pro
Computer editing training on Final Cut suite
will be offered to those who complete Editing
with iMovie as a prerequisite. Students in this
course will be working towards completing
content to be used on WCTV, including PSAs,
station IDs, and other production elements.
Fee: $90
Richmond 3 Mon., April 30-May 4, 6-9 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 23
Enroll in the series for only $220! Participants who successful complete all four classes will receive a one year membership to WCTV and be certified to use the WCTV facility.
You can get additional information on how to register for classes by calling the IU East Continuing Education Center at 973-8203.
Friday, February 16, 2007
WCTV Annual Meeting!
WCTV’s Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, March 27 at 4 p.m. in the WCTV Studio. We will have a brief business meeting as well as present volunteer recognition and producer awards.
This year we will again be awarding a “People’s Choice” for Program of the Year. To vote for the 2006 Program of the Year, email wctv@indiana.edu.
This year we will again be awarding a “People’s Choice” for Program of the Year. To vote for the 2006 Program of the Year, email wctv@indiana.edu.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
WCTV February Board Meeting
Because of inclement weather, the February meeting of the WCTV Board of Directors was cancelled.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
New Channel 21 Schedule!
Our most recent Channel 21 Programming Lottery was held Monday, and is listed below. The official schedule for WCTV Channel 21 begins March 4.
SUNDAY:
4 p.m. Fairview Baptist
5 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
6 p.m. First Presbyterian
7 p.m. St. John Lutheran
8 p.m. Joy in Our Town
8:30 p.m. Glory Bound
9 p.m. Faith Baptist
10 p.m. Chapel of Praise
11 p.m. Esta Escrito
MONDAY:
4 p.m. Access to Bluegrass
4: 30 p.m. The Ken and Mary Show
5 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran
6 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministries
7 p.m. Personal Empowerment
8 p.m. Rightly Dividing
9 p.m. Bab 9 Presents
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Amazing Facts
11:30 p.m. Message of Grace
TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Hope Worth Having
5 p.m. Community Pentecostal
5:30 p.m. Galilean Baptist
6:30 p.m. Harlen
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 1
11:30 p.m. Something Different
WEDNESDAY:
5 p.m. Positive Outlook
6 p.m. First English Lutheran
7 p.m. Central Baptist
8 p.m. Worship with Reid Church
9 p.m. Alphabet Academy
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 2
THURSDAY:
5 p.m. Where Love Shines
6 p.m. Kings Highway Holiness
7 p.m. Gene and Jim’s Fishing Show
8 p.m. Catholic Mass
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
FRIDAY:
6 p.m. WCTV Reading Service
8 p.m. WCTV By Request
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
We still have some time slots available for local series. If you missed the lottery and want to be included, please email me at jodalton@indiana.edu or phone 973-8488. We will take additional series on a first-come, first-served basis.
SUNDAY:
4 p.m. Fairview Baptist
5 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
6 p.m. First Presbyterian
7 p.m. St. John Lutheran
8 p.m. Joy in Our Town
8:30 p.m. Glory Bound
9 p.m. Faith Baptist
10 p.m. Chapel of Praise
11 p.m. Esta Escrito
MONDAY:
4 p.m. Access to Bluegrass
4: 30 p.m. The Ken and Mary Show
5 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran
6 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministries
7 p.m. Personal Empowerment
8 p.m. Rightly Dividing
9 p.m. Bab 9 Presents
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Amazing Facts
11:30 p.m. Message of Grace
TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Hope Worth Having
5 p.m. Community Pentecostal
5:30 p.m. Galilean Baptist
6:30 p.m. Harlen
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 1
11:30 p.m. Something Different
WEDNESDAY:
5 p.m. Positive Outlook
6 p.m. First English Lutheran
7 p.m. Central Baptist
8 p.m. Worship with Reid Church
9 p.m. Alphabet Academy
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Pt. 2
THURSDAY:
5 p.m. Where Love Shines
6 p.m. Kings Highway Holiness
7 p.m. Gene and Jim’s Fishing Show
8 p.m. Catholic Mass
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
FRIDAY:
6 p.m. WCTV Reading Service
8 p.m. WCTV By Request
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
We still have some time slots available for local series. If you missed the lottery and want to be included, please email me at jodalton@indiana.edu or phone 973-8488. We will take additional series on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Welcome Nicholas Poling!
All,
Nicholas Poling has joined WCTV as our Assistant Operations Director, responsible for program playback as well as working on local productions. Nick graduated from Union City Community High School, where he worked at KISS-TV, and earned his BA in Telecommunications from Ball State University.
Nick was previously employed at Productive Concepts in Union City as the IT Coordinator and Video Specialist. Nick has also worked as a freelance videographer and editor with his own company, Midwestern Productions.
I look forward to working with Nick and I hope you all get a chance to talk with him soon.
Thanks again for your continued interest in WCTV.
Nicholas Poling has joined WCTV as our Assistant Operations Director, responsible for program playback as well as working on local productions. Nick graduated from Union City Community High School, where he worked at KISS-TV, and earned his BA in Telecommunications from Ball State University.
Nick was previously employed at Productive Concepts in Union City as the IT Coordinator and Video Specialist. Nick has also worked as a freelance videographer and editor with his own company, Midwestern Productions.
I look forward to working with Nick and I hope you all get a chance to talk with him soon.
Thanks again for your continued interest in WCTV.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
December 2006 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Barb Mayberry, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Billy Porch, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Ed Hoffman moved, with Billy Porch giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of the October 10, 2006. Minutes unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Plasterer reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. We are at approximately 70% of total expenses, as expected at this point. Phil Quinn moved, with Mark Lindermann giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved with one person voting “nay”.
John Dalton submitted the 2007 budget after going back several years to compare line items. The raise and benefit increases were determined using the IU East guidelines for percentages. Daryl Green moved, Dave Burns gave the second, and the 2007 budget passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
John Dalton recently met with Chancellor Fulton to discuss the $10,000 that IU East gives WCTV every year for production services. John reported that he felt that this money is not being considered as a budgetary cut.
John spoke, along with four other representatives, to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on behalf of cable access centers across Indiana at the State House in Indianapolis. Capital equipment funds outside of the current franchise agreement were a concern. There was encouragement from the IURC to reactivate the Telecommunications Council.
The search is continuing for Stephanie Frame’s replacement. There were four initial candidates with only one being qualified. The search was re-opened and will continue to be open until December 22. John hopes to have someone start by February 5, 2007.
The corporate DVD sampler was sent out to the top local businesses and there have already been some responses. Several corporate projects are active. The Perfect Circle Credit Union and First Bank videos have just been completed.
The Salvation Army show was very successful and they reported that they made more money than they had in several years. WCTV received many appreciative comments on the show.
The WCTV auction made about $1,500 on 65 items. John reported that the event was successful overall.
Old Business
The Controversial Programming policy was slightly revised. The President of County Commissioners was added as a contact, and in line #4 and #5, the “will be” phrase was changed to “may be”. Phil Quinn moved with Mark Lindermann giving the second, and the revision passed with one “nay” vote.
The Channel 21 Program Lottery will continue to occur every six months. Jeff Plasterer moved, and Dave Burns gave the second – motion approved.
The issue of the use of reserved time slots for individual programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays was tabled for further thought and discussion.
New Business
Jerome Mahaffey reported that Dr. Adam Herbert, IU President, has appointed a task force to review the financial situation at IU East and give a report on May 1, 2007. Dr. Hebert indicated that he will be the one making decisions on fiscal issues at IU East.
Adjournment - 12:40 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Barb Mayberry, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Billy Porch, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Ed Hoffman moved, with Billy Porch giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of the October 10, 2006. Minutes unanimously approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Jeff Plasterer reviewed the Treasurer’s Report. We are at approximately 70% of total expenses, as expected at this point. Phil Quinn moved, with Mark Lindermann giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved with one person voting “nay”.
John Dalton submitted the 2007 budget after going back several years to compare line items. The raise and benefit increases were determined using the IU East guidelines for percentages. Daryl Green moved, Dave Burns gave the second, and the 2007 budget passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
John Dalton recently met with Chancellor Fulton to discuss the $10,000 that IU East gives WCTV every year for production services. John reported that he felt that this money is not being considered as a budgetary cut.
John spoke, along with four other representatives, to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission on behalf of cable access centers across Indiana at the State House in Indianapolis. Capital equipment funds outside of the current franchise agreement were a concern. There was encouragement from the IURC to reactivate the Telecommunications Council.
The search is continuing for Stephanie Frame’s replacement. There were four initial candidates with only one being qualified. The search was re-opened and will continue to be open until December 22. John hopes to have someone start by February 5, 2007.
The corporate DVD sampler was sent out to the top local businesses and there have already been some responses. Several corporate projects are active. The Perfect Circle Credit Union and First Bank videos have just been completed.
The Salvation Army show was very successful and they reported that they made more money than they had in several years. WCTV received many appreciative comments on the show.
The WCTV auction made about $1,500 on 65 items. John reported that the event was successful overall.
Old Business
The Controversial Programming policy was slightly revised. The President of County Commissioners was added as a contact, and in line #4 and #5, the “will be” phrase was changed to “may be”. Phil Quinn moved with Mark Lindermann giving the second, and the revision passed with one “nay” vote.
The Channel 21 Program Lottery will continue to occur every six months. Jeff Plasterer moved, and Dave Burns gave the second – motion approved.
The issue of the use of reserved time slots for individual programs on Tuesdays and Thursdays was tabled for further thought and discussion.
New Business
Jerome Mahaffey reported that Dr. Adam Herbert, IU President, has appointed a task force to review the financial situation at IU East and give a report on May 1, 2007. Dr. Hebert indicated that he will be the one making decisions on fiscal issues at IU East.
Adjournment - 12:40 p.m.
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