Holiday Programming on WCTV!

Beginning at 4 p.m. today, through January 5, enjoy more than 30 hours of holiday programming on WCTV Channel 21.

These programs are provided by area churches, schools, and our Channel 21 producers. This year we continue to expand our selection, including many holiday programs from our archives. Also for the first time this year, catch our new holiday special, A Charlie Estes and Friends Christmas, playing throughout the season.

We hope your family enjoys this selection as much as our WCTV family did producing these special programs.We return to regular programming on January 5, and hope you will keep watching in 2009.

Behind the Scenes at Santa's Workshop

A slightly tentative Wayne County child comes to the set to talk to Santa during our live phone-in show last night. More than 35 local children called or came by the studio in the second year of this special holiday broadcast.

The Good List

Here are a few of the lucky local children who got to give Santa their Christmas wishes first-hand, live at the WCTV studio last night. Thanks to all of the kids and parents who called in or came by to make it another fun night.

Talk to Santa Live on WCTV!

By popular demand, we are bringing Santa back to the WCTV studio this Thursday, December 18th at 7 p.m. to spend an hour answering phone calls from Wayne County children.

Kids can call 973-8587 to talk to Santa live on Channel 21 that night.

We are still looking for a few children to come to the studio on Thursday to talk to Santa live 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.

November 2008 Board Minutes

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by Vice President Barb Orbik.

Present: Waketha Downs, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, and Rob Zinkan.

Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
September Minutes: Ed Hoffman moved, with Eric Marsh giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of October 14, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects a $2,600 grant and two $1,000 memberships, one from Warm Glow and the other from West End, for the Auction. Rob Zinkan moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Auditor’s Report
Joe Hudson of Webb and Associates presented the audit report. The report shows increases in cash, total assets, and net revenue and support over the prior year. There were a few minor recommendations to WCTV, but Hudson noted no real issues. Daryl Greene moved with Jeff Plasterer giving the second, and the audit report was accepted as presented.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reminded everyone that the Auction is next Thursday. Although there are not as many items as last year, we have all four hours underwritten. If anyone would like to volunteer to assist, please contact John.
Ron Cross is still working on the issue with Comcast in regards to the capital equipment money.
We are finishing up several large production projects. Dara Chamberlain, former intern, has been hired on a temporary basis to help with the station’s day-to-day needs.
IU East would like WCTV to join them in their fiscal year schedule, which is from July 1 through June 30. WCTV will develop a six-month budget that will run from January 1,2009 through June 30, 2009, at which point we will then be coordinated with IU East’s fiscal year.
John updated the board on meetings with the Telecom Council.
John spoke briefly on the conclusion of WCTV’s three-year plan and looking forward at a two-year plan to be discussed at the December meeting.

Good of the order
John Dalton thanked everyone for their positive feedback.

Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.