WCTV Journal: August 2007

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.

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.