Here's a nice write-up in the local paper about "In Your Business," a program on WCTV produced by Tim Scales:
http://www.palitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060717/NEWS01/607170306/1008
Tim is producing a new show for the fall season while in India this summer!
Monday, July 17, 2006
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
June 2006 Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Mark Linderman, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Ken Paust, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman. Guest: John Zetzl of Gillam & Zetzl, Inc.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the May 9, 2006 meeting. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the minutes with Ed Hoffman giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
John Zetzl, of Gillam & Zetzl, Inc., presented our audit report. John indicated that WCTV’s finances were “clean” and well within accepted accounting principles. WCTV’s cash is $23,000 up from the previous year. WCTV has $165,220.00 total net assets. John presented an informal management letter containing helpful suggestions. After his presentation, John Zetzl received a round of applause.
Jeff Plasterer went over the financial report of April 30, 2006. He indicated that the finances are pretty much on track as anticipated. Ken Paust inquired about the return on the membership drive. The drive has approximately a 10% return at this time. There was discussion as to some kind of follow-up measure. Ed Hoffman moved to accept the financial report with Ken Paust giving the second, and the motion passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that our satellite dish is broken, preventing us from showing Classic Arts. Tim Elstro evaluated the problem and ordered a part.
John noted that Indianapolis is currently renegotiating their public access franchise with Bright House before the start of Indiana’s new Telecom law and is watching this process closely. John has been having difficulty communicating with Insight about their plans, possibly due to the fact that they do not currently have a local director at Insight.
Some board members have stated that Verizon is reportedly testing the Richmond market for interest in potential future Verizon cable service in the area.
Chris Richmond, an Earlham student, is working on a project for SIFE and WCTV is administering the Lily Grant funds for this project.
The staff of WCTV has been approved to teach classes through Extended Learning at IU East. They will also be helping on a student film festival to be held in conjunction with the Richmond Art Museum in the spring and partially funded through a grant. Work is underway on a project with Wernle Home, teaching students camera and editing skills, as is a project working with an A/V Club at the Boys & Girls Club.
WCTV recently purchased two new cameras, with a sponsorship from First Bank, doubling the number of cameras for checkout. John reported that soon, with the capital equipment money from Insight, there will be double the number of editing computers available for members as well.
Old Business
John Dalton distributed material showing WCTV’s policies on controversial programming. This material will be reevaluated in a future executive board meeting.
Good of the Order
Dave Burns pointed out the improvement in quality and thanked the staff of WCTV. John Dalton thanked everyone for the well wishes during his recent illness. Daryl Greene is pleased to see the new members present.
Adjournment - 12:35 by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Mark Linderman, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Ken Paust, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman. Guest: John Zetzl of Gillam & Zetzl, Inc.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the May 9, 2006 meeting. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the minutes with Ed Hoffman giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
John Zetzl, of Gillam & Zetzl, Inc., presented our audit report. John indicated that WCTV’s finances were “clean” and well within accepted accounting principles. WCTV’s cash is $23,000 up from the previous year. WCTV has $165,220.00 total net assets. John presented an informal management letter containing helpful suggestions. After his presentation, John Zetzl received a round of applause.
Jeff Plasterer went over the financial report of April 30, 2006. He indicated that the finances are pretty much on track as anticipated. Ken Paust inquired about the return on the membership drive. The drive has approximately a 10% return at this time. There was discussion as to some kind of follow-up measure. Ed Hoffman moved to accept the financial report with Ken Paust giving the second, and the motion passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that our satellite dish is broken, preventing us from showing Classic Arts. Tim Elstro evaluated the problem and ordered a part.
John noted that Indianapolis is currently renegotiating their public access franchise with Bright House before the start of Indiana’s new Telecom law and is watching this process closely. John has been having difficulty communicating with Insight about their plans, possibly due to the fact that they do not currently have a local director at Insight.
Some board members have stated that Verizon is reportedly testing the Richmond market for interest in potential future Verizon cable service in the area.
Chris Richmond, an Earlham student, is working on a project for SIFE and WCTV is administering the Lily Grant funds for this project.
The staff of WCTV has been approved to teach classes through Extended Learning at IU East. They will also be helping on a student film festival to be held in conjunction with the Richmond Art Museum in the spring and partially funded through a grant. Work is underway on a project with Wernle Home, teaching students camera and editing skills, as is a project working with an A/V Club at the Boys & Girls Club.
WCTV recently purchased two new cameras, with a sponsorship from First Bank, doubling the number of cameras for checkout. John reported that soon, with the capital equipment money from Insight, there will be double the number of editing computers available for members as well.
Old Business
John Dalton distributed material showing WCTV’s policies on controversial programming. This material will be reevaluated in a future executive board meeting.
Good of the Order
Dave Burns pointed out the improvement in quality and thanked the staff of WCTV. John Dalton thanked everyone for the well wishes during his recent illness. Daryl Greene is pleased to see the new members present.
Adjournment - 12:35 by President Kim Poinsett.
Monday, July 10, 2006
August Lottery Information
Here is the information pertaining to the next lottery drawing for programming on WCTV Channel 21. This lottery will take place August 14 at 4 p.m. in the studio of WCTV.
Feel free to join us afterwards for a cookout celebrating the start of WCTV’s new schedule and slate of programming.
The new schedule will begin the week of September 3, 2006.
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 (WCTV’s programming equipment will not support more than six sequential days of programming per week).
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.
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 3, 2006, 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, Saturday 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.
Other Information
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.
WCTV accepts VHS, S-VHS, DVD, and MiniDV.
Feel free to join us afterwards for a cookout celebrating the start of WCTV’s new schedule and slate of programming.
The new schedule will begin the week of September 3, 2006.
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 (WCTV’s programming equipment will not support more than six sequential days of programming per week).
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.
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 3, 2006, 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, Saturday 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.
Other Information
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.
WCTV accepts VHS, S-VHS, DVD, and MiniDV.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Our Blogging Producers
Check out some of our WCTV producers blogging on the web:
In Your Business
G-TV
Dickson/Chappell Report
Did I miss your blog? Send me a link at jodalton@indiana.edu.
In Your Business
G-TV
Dickson/Chappell Report
Did I miss your blog? Send me a link at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Indianapolis Public Access Issues
After a ten-year span, our state capital is perhaps on the verge of having cable access again. Here are some recent articles about it, for those interested:
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060614/OPINION/606140374/1002
http://www.nuvo.net/article.php?title=no_cable_contract_is_good_news_for_indy
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060612/NEWS01/606120365/-1/ARCHIVE
Feel free to write me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060614/OPINION/606140374/1002
http://www.nuvo.net/article.php?title=no_cable_contract_is_good_news_for_indy
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060612/NEWS01/606120365/-1/ARCHIVE
Feel free to write me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
May 2006 Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Members and staff introduced themselves.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Billy Porch, Phil Quinn, and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved to accept the minutes of the April meeting with Willard Brown giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
John Dalton discussed the Friends campaign monies, the First Bank equipment sponsorship, and other items on the report. He reported that Gillam & Zetzl would be at the June meeting to report on the audit. Eric Marsh moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented with Mark Linderman giving the second, report passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
Dalton updated the board on the Indiana Telecom Bill that recently passed as well as the potential federal legislation on the horizon. He reported on the success of the statewide Access Center Director’s meeting held at WCTV, as well as meetings with IACT and the Telecom Council. He reported that Insight was scheduled to attend the next Telecom Council meeting.
Dalton reported on the positive feedback garnered from WCTV’s live election night coverage as well as highlighted other events in a busy spring production schedule, including IU East and Ivy Tech graduations and other live events.
Dalton reported that he and Kim Poinsett would try to schedule new board member orientation before the next meeting.
Dalton stated that he had been asked by the Wayne County Commissioners to present a request for funds for 2007.
Old Business
Dalton returned to the board with more information about becoming an affiliate of Free Speech Television, in which FSTV would offer a free Dish Network dish and a year’s subscription in exchange for running their news program, “Democracy Now,” five nights a week. This program would be sponsored by Paul Kreise and the American Democracy Project at IU East, who had previously talked to WCTV about running the program. Dalton believes this dish can be used as a stopgap for other programming until a more permanent replacement for the aging current dish can be secured. Phil Quinn made a motion to accept this proposal as presented with Dave Burns giving the second. The motion passed by majority, with one opposed.
New Business
Kim Poinsett presented a slate of officers for 2006-2007:
Kim Poinsett, President
Mark Linderman, Vice President
Willard Brown, Secretary
Jeff Plasterer, Treasurer
This slate was accepted as presented by a motion of Dave Burns with Jerome Mahaffey giving the second. The slate passed unanimously.
Good of the Order
Kim Poinsett welcomed the new members and thanked those who attended the annual meeting.
Phil Quinn spoke about a partnership between KICKS96, WCTV, and others to present a program on Internet predators at Centerville High School.
Other board members commented on the positive responses to WCTV’s election coverage.
Adjournment - 12:15 by President Kim Poinsett.
Members and staff introduced themselves.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Barb Mayberry, Sharon Palmer, Kim Poinsett, Billy Porch, Phil Quinn, and Stephanie Strait. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
Dave Burns moved to accept the minutes of the April meeting with Willard Brown giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
John Dalton discussed the Friends campaign monies, the First Bank equipment sponsorship, and other items on the report. He reported that Gillam & Zetzl would be at the June meeting to report on the audit. Eric Marsh moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented with Mark Linderman giving the second, report passed unanimously.
Director’s Report
Dalton updated the board on the Indiana Telecom Bill that recently passed as well as the potential federal legislation on the horizon. He reported on the success of the statewide Access Center Director’s meeting held at WCTV, as well as meetings with IACT and the Telecom Council. He reported that Insight was scheduled to attend the next Telecom Council meeting.
Dalton reported on the positive feedback garnered from WCTV’s live election night coverage as well as highlighted other events in a busy spring production schedule, including IU East and Ivy Tech graduations and other live events.
Dalton reported that he and Kim Poinsett would try to schedule new board member orientation before the next meeting.
Dalton stated that he had been asked by the Wayne County Commissioners to present a request for funds for 2007.
Old Business
Dalton returned to the board with more information about becoming an affiliate of Free Speech Television, in which FSTV would offer a free Dish Network dish and a year’s subscription in exchange for running their news program, “Democracy Now,” five nights a week. This program would be sponsored by Paul Kreise and the American Democracy Project at IU East, who had previously talked to WCTV about running the program. Dalton believes this dish can be used as a stopgap for other programming until a more permanent replacement for the aging current dish can be secured. Phil Quinn made a motion to accept this proposal as presented with Dave Burns giving the second. The motion passed by majority, with one opposed.
New Business
Kim Poinsett presented a slate of officers for 2006-2007:
Kim Poinsett, President
Mark Linderman, Vice President
Willard Brown, Secretary
Jeff Plasterer, Treasurer
This slate was accepted as presented by a motion of Dave Burns with Jerome Mahaffey giving the second. The slate passed unanimously.
Good of the Order
Kim Poinsett welcomed the new members and thanked those who attended the annual meeting.
Phil Quinn spoke about a partnership between KICKS96, WCTV, and others to present a program on Internet predators at Centerville High School.
Other board members commented on the positive responses to WCTV’s election coverage.
Adjournment - 12:15 by President Kim Poinsett.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Circle City Public Access
Here's an article from the Indianapolis Star talking about public access possibly returning to Indianapolis. The leader of the group mentioned in this article, Andrea Price, was here at WCTV for our statewide access center meeting and talked about their challenges. When you see that a city the size of Indianapolis doesn't have what Richmond has in terms of public access you can see the potential of what we have here.
And a nice mention of "Iceman on the Move," our 2006 Program of the Year!
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006606120365
Feel free to write me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
And a nice mention of "Iceman on the Move," our 2006 Program of the Year!
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006606120365
Feel free to write me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
New website!
Surf over to our sister page, www.wctv.info, to check out our new look and updates! Feel free to send questions and comments to me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Monday, May 22, 2006
New Officers and Board Members
I wanted to let our viewers and members know that we have elected new officers to our Board of Directors for 2006-2007:
Kim Poinsett, President
Mark Linderman, Vice President
Willard Brown, Secretary
Jeff Plasterer, Treasurer
As well as new board members:
Ed Hoffman (renewal)
Barb Mayberry
Sharon Palmer
Kenneth Paust (renewal)
Billy Porch (renewal)
Phil Quinn
Stephanie Strait
Feel free to email me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Kim Poinsett, President
Mark Linderman, Vice President
Willard Brown, Secretary
Jeff Plasterer, Treasurer
As well as new board members:
Ed Hoffman (renewal)
Barb Mayberry
Sharon Palmer
Kenneth Paust (renewal)
Billy Porch (renewal)
Phil Quinn
Stephanie Strait
Feel free to email me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Friday, May 12, 2006
You Shout Out, We Shout Out
G101.3 has been producing a fun little sketch comedy/music video show on WCTV and has been promoting it quite a bit on the air and on their blog. Check it out!
Feel free to contact me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Feel free to contact me at jodalton@indiana.edu.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
April 2006 Board of Directors Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Jeff Plasterer, and Kim Poinsett. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting with the minutes amended to reflect that the board wished to pursue avenues of discounted purchases through IU East before purchasing software upgrades outright. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the minutes with Mark Linderman giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
WCTV has received the quarterly installment payment from the city.
The money in our Silver Eagle account is earning approximately 4% interest at this time.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that our “Friends Campaign” has seen a return of approximately 5% thus far and earned about $2,400.
First Bank awarded WCTV a sponsorship of $1500, which will be used to purchase a camera for outreach programs. There are plans for outreach programs with Wernle and the Boys and Girls Club in the works so far.
On April 20th at 1 p.m., WCTV will host a state wide public access meeting to discuss the Indiana Telecom Law, to be chaired by Erik Mollberg of Access Fort Wayne. Board members are welcome to attend.
The Annual Meeting is coming up on April 25th. Meijer is coming on as a sponsor for the meeting. We are still accepting votes for Program of the Year.
John Dalton gave thanks to Dave Burns for all his help with “House Calls.”
WCTV is participating in Mighty U at IUE, with students getting tours and an opportunity to make a public service announcement.
John Dalton is working with IUE Extended Learning to teach some of our courses through their program. This could be another source of revenue for the station.
There was discussion regarding potentially airing “Democracy Now,” a news show. There is an opportunity to get a free dish if we agree to air the news show five days a week. There is also an opportunity to get the first year’s subscription fees to DISH TV waived. After viewing a segment of the program, and after varied discussion, it was agreed to postpone the decision, giving board members time to view additional footage of the program.
John Dalton presented the equipment list request for 2006. The monies come from the Capital Equipment Fund due in June from Insight Communications. The list includes a JVC camera package, 2 Apple G5 computers and a JVC recorder. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the proposal with Mark Linderman giving the second. The equipment proposal was approved.
John Dalton shared a letter of clarification and apology that he wrote to the County Commissioners about an incident where a volunteer, who portrayed himself as an employee of WCTV, was escorted out of the County Building by law enforcement. Dalton reported that this volunteer has been asked to follow the same rules for scheduling time as other members by not monopolizing or otherwise trying to control access to the edit bay, to limit his personal calls to the station and not to give out the station’s phone number as a contact point, and not to otherwise represent himself, or allow others to believe, he is a WCTV employee. This volunteer was given an opportunity to present a letter to Kim Poinsett prior to the board meeting but elected not to do so. Other discussion indicated that the board will support John Dalton’s decisions in this matter.
Old Business
Kim Poinsett presented the list of nominees for the Board of Directors. The list includes term renewals for Billy Porch, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Paust; and new terms for Sharon Palmer, Phil Quinn, Barb Mayberry and Stephanie Straight. Daryl Greene moved to accept, and Ed Hoffman gave the second. The list of nominees was approved.
Ed Hoffman commented on some programming problems which occurred on the previous Friday evening.
Good of the Order
Dave Burns pointed out the improvement in quality of the Midwest Jamboree and the Dickson Chappell Show.
Adjournment - 12:35 by President Kim Poinsett.
Present: Willard Brown, Dave Burns, Ed Hoffman, Daryl Greene, Mark Linderman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Jeff Plasterer, and Kim Poinsett. Staff: John Dalton, Stephanie Frame, Diane Lucas, and John Schuerman.
Approval of Minutes
The Board accepted the minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting with the minutes amended to reflect that the board wished to pursue avenues of discounted purchases through IU East before purchasing software upgrades outright. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the minutes with Mark Linderman giving the second, minutes passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
WCTV has received the quarterly installment payment from the city.
The money in our Silver Eagle account is earning approximately 4% interest at this time.
Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that our “Friends Campaign” has seen a return of approximately 5% thus far and earned about $2,400.
First Bank awarded WCTV a sponsorship of $1500, which will be used to purchase a camera for outreach programs. There are plans for outreach programs with Wernle and the Boys and Girls Club in the works so far.
On April 20th at 1 p.m., WCTV will host a state wide public access meeting to discuss the Indiana Telecom Law, to be chaired by Erik Mollberg of Access Fort Wayne. Board members are welcome to attend.
The Annual Meeting is coming up on April 25th. Meijer is coming on as a sponsor for the meeting. We are still accepting votes for Program of the Year.
John Dalton gave thanks to Dave Burns for all his help with “House Calls.”
WCTV is participating in Mighty U at IUE, with students getting tours and an opportunity to make a public service announcement.
John Dalton is working with IUE Extended Learning to teach some of our courses through their program. This could be another source of revenue for the station.
There was discussion regarding potentially airing “Democracy Now,” a news show. There is an opportunity to get a free dish if we agree to air the news show five days a week. There is also an opportunity to get the first year’s subscription fees to DISH TV waived. After viewing a segment of the program, and after varied discussion, it was agreed to postpone the decision, giving board members time to view additional footage of the program.
John Dalton presented the equipment list request for 2006. The monies come from the Capital Equipment Fund due in June from Insight Communications. The list includes a JVC camera package, 2 Apple G5 computers and a JVC recorder. Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the proposal with Mark Linderman giving the second. The equipment proposal was approved.
John Dalton shared a letter of clarification and apology that he wrote to the County Commissioners about an incident where a volunteer, who portrayed himself as an employee of WCTV, was escorted out of the County Building by law enforcement. Dalton reported that this volunteer has been asked to follow the same rules for scheduling time as other members by not monopolizing or otherwise trying to control access to the edit bay, to limit his personal calls to the station and not to give out the station’s phone number as a contact point, and not to otherwise represent himself, or allow others to believe, he is a WCTV employee. This volunteer was given an opportunity to present a letter to Kim Poinsett prior to the board meeting but elected not to do so. Other discussion indicated that the board will support John Dalton’s decisions in this matter.
Old Business
Kim Poinsett presented the list of nominees for the Board of Directors. The list includes term renewals for Billy Porch, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Paust; and new terms for Sharon Palmer, Phil Quinn, Barb Mayberry and Stephanie Straight. Daryl Greene moved to accept, and Ed Hoffman gave the second. The list of nominees was approved.
Ed Hoffman commented on some programming problems which occurred on the previous Friday evening.
Good of the Order
Dave Burns pointed out the improvement in quality of the Midwest Jamboree and the Dickson Chappell Show.
Adjournment - 12:35 by President Kim Poinsett.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Live from the Kuhlman Center
Amy Leise from Kicks96/WHON reads election results live from the Kuhlman Center as camera person Liz Schwartz gives the cues.
Pre-Production
Stephanie Frame does some last-minute prep on graphics and music from our remote control room at the Kuhlman Center Tuesday night.
In the Crossfire
Joe and Paul interview a candidate while volunteers Ed Hoffman and Billy Porch man the cameras.
From the Studio
Crew and equipment from our remote location at the Kuhlman Center, bringing live election results Tuesday night.
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.
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