The next generation of television professionals from Vaile Elementary visited the WCTV studio Wednesday .
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Mighty U at WCTV
The next generation of television professionals from Vaile Elementary visited the WCTV studio Wednesday .
Thursday, April 27, 2006
2005 Volunteer Recognitions
I wanted to thank everyone who attended WCTV’s 18th Annual Meeting on Tuesday. I enjoy getting together with our members and supporters and having the opportunity to discuss our ongoing efforts.
First I would like to welcome new Board of Directors members Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Stephanie Strait, and Phil Quinn, as well as thank returning board members Ed Hoffman, Ken Paust, and Billy Porch, who renewed their terms for three more years.
I also would like to share our list of 2005 award winners:
Channel 11 Producer of the Year: Daryl Greene for “A Closer Look”
Channel 20 Producer of the Year: Jim Russell and the Richmond High School AV Classes
Channel 21 Producer of the Year: Harlen Whitamore for “Richmond Poetic Society”
Volunteer of the Year: Barry Barker
Program of the Year: James Patterson and “Iceman on the Move”
Feel free to email me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
First I would like to welcome new Board of Directors members Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Stephanie Strait, and Phil Quinn, as well as thank returning board members Ed Hoffman, Ken Paust, and Billy Porch, who renewed their terms for three more years.
I also would like to share our list of 2005 award winners:
Channel 11 Producer of the Year: Daryl Greene for “A Closer Look”
Channel 20 Producer of the Year: Jim Russell and the Richmond High School AV Classes
Channel 21 Producer of the Year: Harlen Whitamore for “Richmond Poetic Society”
Volunteer of the Year: Barry Barker
Program of the Year: James Patterson and “Iceman on the Move”
Feel free to email me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Telecom Bill Updates
A lot of members and viewers ask me about how the new Indiana Telecom Bill will impact WCTV. The answer right now is that the situation is still evolving. Access Center Directors across the state decided to come together and discuss these issues so that we could share information and present a united front. I offered to host this statewide meeting at WCTV, and the meeting was held here last Thursday with about a dozen people in attendance. We heard from access folks in Fort Wayne, Bloomington, Indianapolis, and other places, as well as a spokesperson from Verizon, recognized as one of the potentially major players in this statewide process. I think it was not only important to have this meeting as part of understanding the Telecom Bill but also to return WCTV to the statewide stage as a premiere access facility. Other access directors were very complimentary about our facilities and operation, making me realizing again that we have an organization here to be proud of.
If you have questions about the Telecom Bill, or anything else, please contact me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
If you have questions about the Telecom Bill, or anything else, please contact me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
March 2006 Minutes
WCTV BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Call to Order - 11:02 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Jerome Mahaffey, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, and Billy Porch. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting as mailed. Dave Burns moved to accept the minutes with Billy Porch second, passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Jeff Plasterer pointed out that most items were within the budgeted amounts. The report indicated some overtime still showing up in January. The overtime amounts should diminish with a full staff on board.
The repair and maintenance contract with Tim Elstro expires at the end of March and will not be renewed as it is. Additional work will be on a specific as-needed basis.
The WCTV money market account will be closed and the Silver Eagle account will be the primary one used.
Ed Hoffman moved to accept the report with Willard Brown giving the second. The Financial Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton offered information regarding the new Telecommunications Bill. John has offered to host a state meeting involving other public access directors to discuss this bill. There is a potential to lose the capital expense money from Insight in 2008. WCTV will meet with the city to discuss the continuation of money coming from the City of Richmond. John Dalton and the executive board members will work with the city and Insight. John Dalton indicated that even though this may be a “bump in the road,” that there are other possibilities and ideas for funding in the future.
The “Friends Mailing” went out last week with about 500 letters having been sent. As of today, we have received 13 responses totaling a little over $500. David Fulton will record a “Friends” promo for the station to promote the campaign.
The February lottery went well, and we are programming between six and eight hours a day six days a week on Channel 21.
Our Premier Party was successful with 50-75 in attendance.
Last Monday, the Kicks96/WHON news began to air at 10:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday.
WCTV participated in the IT Fair last week at IU East.
John is working with the Wayne County Historical Museum to digitize their old film, in exchange for being allowed to use the footage to produce new “Richmond in Motion” programs.
WIPB and the Indianapolis government channel sent some programs in trade. We currently have MVCC and DATV interested in some programming of ours.
We recorded our first Spanish-language Bulletin, which is a 10-minute filler about legal and medical issues for Spanish-speaking people in Wayne County.
John Dalton asked the board for approval to purchase the Final Cut Pro 5 upgrade for Stephanie Frame’s Mac workstation to make the workstation compatible with the other workstations. He estimated this cost to be about $500. Daryl Greene moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, and the motion passed to approve the expenditure only after pursuing the possibility of discounted purchases through IU East before buying the software upgrades outright.
Old Business
Kim Poinsett asked to suspend the by-laws and have the general meeting on April 25th at 4:00 p.m. Dave Burns motioned with Jeff Plasterer giving the second. The date was moved one month in order to continue developing a slate of officers and a class of board members for next year. The motion passed to have the meeting on April 25th at 4 p.m. in the WCTV studio.
New Business
Daryl Greene mentioned that we should continue to pursue quality issues with the time base correctors.
Jeff Plasterer mentioned that he would like to see WCTV scroll a list of the polling places for the May election, as many have changed locations.
Good of the Order
Kim Poinsette enjoyed the Premiere Party.
Jeff Plasterer mentioned that the board development committee is working towards a maximum number (fifteen) of board members for the new year.
Ed Hoffman and Billy Porch agreed to new terms.
Diane Lucas feels the new brochure is very nice.
Meeting adjourned by Kim Poinsett, Ed Hoffman moved and Jeff Plasterer second to adjourn.
Adjourn - 12:15 by President Kim Poinsett.
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Call to Order - 11:02 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Jerome Mahaffey, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, and Billy Porch. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting as mailed. Dave Burns moved to accept the minutes with Billy Porch second, passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Jeff Plasterer pointed out that most items were within the budgeted amounts. The report indicated some overtime still showing up in January. The overtime amounts should diminish with a full staff on board.
The repair and maintenance contract with Tim Elstro expires at the end of March and will not be renewed as it is. Additional work will be on a specific as-needed basis.
The WCTV money market account will be closed and the Silver Eagle account will be the primary one used.
Ed Hoffman moved to accept the report with Willard Brown giving the second. The Financial Report was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton offered information regarding the new Telecommunications Bill. John has offered to host a state meeting involving other public access directors to discuss this bill. There is a potential to lose the capital expense money from Insight in 2008. WCTV will meet with the city to discuss the continuation of money coming from the City of Richmond. John Dalton and the executive board members will work with the city and Insight. John Dalton indicated that even though this may be a “bump in the road,” that there are other possibilities and ideas for funding in the future.
The “Friends Mailing” went out last week with about 500 letters having been sent. As of today, we have received 13 responses totaling a little over $500. David Fulton will record a “Friends” promo for the station to promote the campaign.
The February lottery went well, and we are programming between six and eight hours a day six days a week on Channel 21.
Our Premier Party was successful with 50-75 in attendance.
Last Monday, the Kicks96/WHON news began to air at 10:00 p.m. on Monday-Friday.
WCTV participated in the IT Fair last week at IU East.
John is working with the Wayne County Historical Museum to digitize their old film, in exchange for being allowed to use the footage to produce new “Richmond in Motion” programs.
WIPB and the Indianapolis government channel sent some programs in trade. We currently have MVCC and DATV interested in some programming of ours.
We recorded our first Spanish-language Bulletin, which is a 10-minute filler about legal and medical issues for Spanish-speaking people in Wayne County.
John Dalton asked the board for approval to purchase the Final Cut Pro 5 upgrade for Stephanie Frame’s Mac workstation to make the workstation compatible with the other workstations. He estimated this cost to be about $500. Daryl Greene moved, with Dave Burns giving the second, and the motion passed to approve the expenditure only after pursuing the possibility of discounted purchases through IU East before buying the software upgrades outright.
Old Business
Kim Poinsett asked to suspend the by-laws and have the general meeting on April 25th at 4:00 p.m. Dave Burns motioned with Jeff Plasterer giving the second. The date was moved one month in order to continue developing a slate of officers and a class of board members for next year. The motion passed to have the meeting on April 25th at 4 p.m. in the WCTV studio.
New Business
Daryl Greene mentioned that we should continue to pursue quality issues with the time base correctors.
Jeff Plasterer mentioned that he would like to see WCTV scroll a list of the polling places for the May election, as many have changed locations.
Good of the Order
Kim Poinsette enjoyed the Premiere Party.
Jeff Plasterer mentioned that the board development committee is working towards a maximum number (fifteen) of board members for the new year.
Ed Hoffman and Billy Porch agreed to new terms.
Diane Lucas feels the new brochure is very nice.
Meeting adjourned by Kim Poinsett, Ed Hoffman moved and Jeff Plasterer second to adjourn.
Adjourn - 12:15 by President Kim Poinsett.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
A Steady Hand Behind The Camera
Longtime volunteer Ed Hoffman runs camera in the WCTV studio. Ed has done a little of everything since the early days of WCTV and currently serves on our Board of Directors.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Testing, One, Two...
Director John Schuerman and volunteer Ed Hoffman set up microphones for Daryl Greene's "A Closer Look" program.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
On The Move...
James "the Iceman" Patterson works in WCTV's edit suite on an upcoming show. The edit suite, which features two machines, is available in four-hour blocks Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 24, 2006
WCTV Annual Meeting
WCTV’s Annual Meeting will be Tuesday, April 25 at 4 p.m. in the WCTV Studio. We will be having a brief business meeting as well as presenting volunteer recognition and producer awards.
This year we will also be awarding a “People’s Choice” for Program of the Year. To vote for 2005 Program of the Year, email wctv@indiana.edu.
And while you’re at it, feel free to request programs from our archives to replay on “WCTV By Request” Friday nights on Channel 21.
I have been getting a lot of requests to resume the video workshops, so we are currently planning a full schedule of training for the coming months. In the meantime, we are still offering “House Calls” to groups who would like our skilled volunteers and professional staff to visit their location and give tips on how to improve the quality of their programs.
Feel free to write me with questions at jodalton@indiana.edu.
This year we will also be awarding a “People’s Choice” for Program of the Year. To vote for 2005 Program of the Year, email wctv@indiana.edu.
And while you’re at it, feel free to request programs from our archives to replay on “WCTV By Request” Friday nights on Channel 21.
I have been getting a lot of requests to resume the video workshops, so we are currently planning a full schedule of training for the coming months. In the meantime, we are still offering “House Calls” to groups who would like our skilled volunteers and professional staff to visit their location and give tips on how to improve the quality of their programs.
Feel free to write me with questions at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
February 2006 Board Minutes
WCTV BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES
February 14, 2006
Call to Order - 11:02 am
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Ken Paust, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, and Billy Porch. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the January 10, 2005 meeting as mailed. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the minutes, which were passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Jeff Plasterer pointed out that this is a year-end financial report. The report shows that WCTV operated well within the budget for the year. Now that there is a full staff, there is a need to be aware of the budget in order to continue to operate in the black. Dave Burns moved, and Billy Porch 2nd to accept the financial report. The financial report was accepted.
Director’s Report
John Dalton introduced Stephanie Frame, the new Assistant Operations Director. Stephanie will spend 2-3 hours a day on the head-end operations and 5-6 hours a day on shoots and post-production work.
John Dalton also announced that Johnny Ross, one of our series contributors, passed away recently.
John announced that he hopes the “Friends” campaign letters will go out in the month of February. The list contains more than 500 names. These contacts are not “cold” contacts, but names of people who have had some sort of connection to WCTV in the past. He hopes to add a new brochure in with the mailing, and plans for some on-air promotion.
The Channel 21 lottery was successful with about 12 persons present for the drawing. There are just a few open slots on Saturday. On Friday nights, beginning in March, there are times for some short films and “WCTV By Request.”
Jerome Mahaffey and Tim Scales are preparing new shows. The Faces of IU East show will be returning. An arrangement is being made with KICKS 96 to air their news segments. There have been some program trade-outs with WTIU, Miami Valley Communications Council in Dayton, and Access Ft. Wayne. Viewfinder, formerly a print newsletter, will be a monthly video presentation of about 5 minutes or so.
Mark Linderman and Lena Drew have an interest in working on Spanish language shows and/or announcements.
Our web hosting agreement was up for renewal and we have made an arrangement with Summersault. We are trading a business membership for their web site support.
John Dalton spoke at IU East, Earlham and at an RHS class. He has been talking to the Art Museum and the Historic Museum about future projects.
WCTV will be open four Saturdays during the next two months. The studio will be open from 9:00-5:00 on March 11th and 25th, and April 8th and 22nd.
Old Business
Dave Burns made a ‘House Call” last week and felt that it was very successful.
New Business
Ken Paust would like to see us find a way to communicate all the enthusiasm and activity that is going on at WCTV. John Dalton reported that he has an email list of about 100 names and will continue to send out general updates.
Daryl Greene wondered if WCTV will be represented at the Home Show.
Dave Burns mentioned that an alternate source of revenue would be to do multi disk duplication.
Good of the Order
Kim Poinsette again welcomed Stephanie Frame to WCTV. Daryl Greene noted that WCTV has a lot of momentum at this tine.
Meeting adjourned by Kim Poinsett.
Adjourn - 12:10
MINUTES
February 14, 2006
Call to Order - 11:02 am
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Ken Paust, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, and Billy Porch. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the January 10, 2005 meeting as mailed. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the minutes, which were passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Jeff Plasterer pointed out that this is a year-end financial report. The report shows that WCTV operated well within the budget for the year. Now that there is a full staff, there is a need to be aware of the budget in order to continue to operate in the black. Dave Burns moved, and Billy Porch 2nd to accept the financial report. The financial report was accepted.
Director’s Report
John Dalton introduced Stephanie Frame, the new Assistant Operations Director. Stephanie will spend 2-3 hours a day on the head-end operations and 5-6 hours a day on shoots and post-production work.
John Dalton also announced that Johnny Ross, one of our series contributors, passed away recently.
John announced that he hopes the “Friends” campaign letters will go out in the month of February. The list contains more than 500 names. These contacts are not “cold” contacts, but names of people who have had some sort of connection to WCTV in the past. He hopes to add a new brochure in with the mailing, and plans for some on-air promotion.
The Channel 21 lottery was successful with about 12 persons present for the drawing. There are just a few open slots on Saturday. On Friday nights, beginning in March, there are times for some short films and “WCTV By Request.”
Jerome Mahaffey and Tim Scales are preparing new shows. The Faces of IU East show will be returning. An arrangement is being made with KICKS 96 to air their news segments. There have been some program trade-outs with WTIU, Miami Valley Communications Council in Dayton, and Access Ft. Wayne. Viewfinder, formerly a print newsletter, will be a monthly video presentation of about 5 minutes or so.
Mark Linderman and Lena Drew have an interest in working on Spanish language shows and/or announcements.
Our web hosting agreement was up for renewal and we have made an arrangement with Summersault. We are trading a business membership for their web site support.
John Dalton spoke at IU East, Earlham and at an RHS class. He has been talking to the Art Museum and the Historic Museum about future projects.
WCTV will be open four Saturdays during the next two months. The studio will be open from 9:00-5:00 on March 11th and 25th, and April 8th and 22nd.
Old Business
Dave Burns made a ‘House Call” last week and felt that it was very successful.
New Business
Ken Paust would like to see us find a way to communicate all the enthusiasm and activity that is going on at WCTV. John Dalton reported that he has an email list of about 100 names and will continue to send out general updates.
Daryl Greene wondered if WCTV will be represented at the Home Show.
Dave Burns mentioned that an alternate source of revenue would be to do multi disk duplication.
Good of the Order
Kim Poinsette again welcomed Stephanie Frame to WCTV. Daryl Greene noted that WCTV has a lot of momentum at this tine.
Meeting adjourned by Kim Poinsett.
Adjourn - 12:10
Saturday, March 11, 2006
In the News
Have you checked out our newscast? The news is on Monday through Friday at 10 p.m. on Channel 21. It is produced through the talented folks at Kicks96/WHON. You can also check it out online here.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
WCTV Premiere Party 2
Some of the spread in evidence before being picked clean by appreciative friends.
WCTV Premiere Party 6
Another picture of me standing by a cake. Maybe it's time to start trying to keep those New Year's Resolutions.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
IU East's IT Fair
Stephanie Frame and I hold down the WCTV booth at the IU East IT Fair last Thursday.
"In The Reel" On Location
Michelle and John are two IU East students producing a show called "In The Reel" for WCTV. Here they are, with their puppet host (not a typo!) at IU East's IT Fair last Thursday.
Friday, March 03, 2006
WCTV Mailing List
We currrently have over 100 people on our email mailing list, but there is always room for more! If you would like regular updates on happenings at WCTV (in addition to what is offered here at the blog) feel free to email me at jodalton@indiana.edu and I would be glad to add you.
Monday, February 27, 2006
WCTV Premiere Party!
WCTV’s new “season” begins Sunday, March 5, with several brand-new shows and many returning favorites in new time slots. To kick off the schedule, we will be hosting a Premiere Party in the WCTV studios Monday, March 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. We will offer soft drinks and snacks and the opportunity to mingle with producers and members, as well as see some of our new offerings. We hope to see you there.
This event is sponsored by the IU East Entrepreneurship Center through the support of Chase Bank.
This event is sponsored by the IU East Entrepreneurship Center through the support of Chase Bank.
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