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.