Just a reminder that we are still accepting votes for WCTV Program of the Year for 2007, to be announced at our 20th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the WCTV studio.
Past winners from the last few years have included Glory Bound, Iceman on the Move, and Kicks 96/WHON News.
Submissions can be emailed to wctv@indiana.edu.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
20th Anniversary Celebration!
Whitewater Community Television was incorporated on April 7, 1988, with the sweep of a pen by then-Indiana Secretary of State Evan Bayh.
Monday, April 7, 2008 marks the twentieth anniversary of Whitewater Community Television serving Richmond and Wayne County. It has been an amazing journey from borrowed equipment in the basement of Richmond High School to the full broadcasting facility with editing suites and fully-equipped studio that we enjoy today. We have grown from one part-time person to a full compliment of professional staff.
We invite you to join us at our 20th Anniversary Celebration, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the WCTV studio. We will conduct a brief business meeting, then share recognitions and awards before offering a facilities tour. Refreshments will be served.
Whether we see you on April 7th or not, let me take this opportunity to thank you for your past support of, and interest in, Whitewater Community Television.
Monday, April 7, 2008 marks the twentieth anniversary of Whitewater Community Television serving Richmond and Wayne County. It has been an amazing journey from borrowed equipment in the basement of Richmond High School to the full broadcasting facility with editing suites and fully-equipped studio that we enjoy today. We have grown from one part-time person to a full compliment of professional staff.
We invite you to join us at our 20th Anniversary Celebration, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the WCTV studio. We will conduct a brief business meeting, then share recognitions and awards before offering a facilities tour. Refreshments will be served.
Whether we see you on April 7th or not, let me take this opportunity to thank you for your past support of, and interest in, Whitewater Community Television.
Monday, March 17, 2008
WCTV Bootcamp!
I am happy to announce that we have once again partnered with the Indiana University East Office of Continuing Education to offer training and coursework in various aspects of video production. Below is some information on upcoming classes:
Scriptwriting
This course will be covering all aspects of scriptwriting from the ground up, including writing corporate and instructional videos all the way to developing feature films. You do not have to complete this course to be certified to use the WCTV facilities.
Fee: $40
Richmond: 2 Wednesdays, March 26 & April 2 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: March 19
Videography Techniques
This course begins with fundamentals of videography, and builds on knowledge to include basic studio camera as well as more advanced ideas of field videography, with lighting and audio schemes presented.
Fee: $40
Richmond: 2 Wednesdays, April 9 & 16 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 2
Editing with iMovie
Even if you don't use iMovie, this course will introduce you to the basic ideas of nonlinear editing on computer platforms. Students can use camera tape shot during the Videography Techniques course; otherwise stock footage will be provided for practice by WCTV.
Fee: $90
Richmond: 3 Mondays, April 21-May 5 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 14
Finalizing Projects with Final Cut
Computure editing training on Final Cut suite will be offered to those who complete Editing with iMovie as a prerequisite. Students in this class will be working toward completing content to be used on WCTV, including PDAs, station IDs, and other production elements.
Fee: $90
Richmond: 3 Mondays, May 12-26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: May 5
Enroll in the series for only $220. Participants who successfully complete all four classes will receive a one year membership to WCTV and be certified to use the WCTV facility.
For more information, contact Amanda Vance at 973-8203, or see more online at http://www.iue.edu/academic/continuing/index.shtml.
Scriptwriting
This course will be covering all aspects of scriptwriting from the ground up, including writing corporate and instructional videos all the way to developing feature films. You do not have to complete this course to be certified to use the WCTV facilities.
Fee: $40
Richmond: 2 Wednesdays, March 26 & April 2 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: March 19
Videography Techniques
This course begins with fundamentals of videography, and builds on knowledge to include basic studio camera as well as more advanced ideas of field videography, with lighting and audio schemes presented.
Fee: $40
Richmond: 2 Wednesdays, April 9 & 16 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 2
Editing with iMovie
Even if you don't use iMovie, this course will introduce you to the basic ideas of nonlinear editing on computer platforms. Students can use camera tape shot during the Videography Techniques course; otherwise stock footage will be provided for practice by WCTV.
Fee: $90
Richmond: 3 Mondays, April 21-May 5 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: April 14
Finalizing Projects with Final Cut
Computure editing training on Final Cut suite will be offered to those who complete Editing with iMovie as a prerequisite. Students in this class will be working toward completing content to be used on WCTV, including PDAs, station IDs, and other production elements.
Fee: $90
Richmond: 3 Mondays, May 12-26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: May 5
Enroll in the series for only $220. Participants who successfully complete all four classes will receive a one year membership to WCTV and be certified to use the WCTV facility.
For more information, contact Amanda Vance at 973-8203, or see more online at http://www.iue.edu/academic/continuing/index.shtml.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Our 20th Anniversary Membership Drive
2008 marks the twentieth anniversary of Whitewater Community Television serving Richmond and Wayne County. It has been a tremendous journey, starting with just a couple of VHS decks and some borrowed cameras, growing to the full broadcasting facility with editing suites and a three-camera studio that we enjoy today.
From just a few programs on one channel, we have grown to more than sixteen hours a day of original, first-run programming across three channels, airing more than 75 programs a week and supporting more than 40 local producers. Richmond currently enjoys the third largest public access television operation in the state of Indiana.
Along the way we became a critical source for local information in Wayne County, offering gavel-to-gavel coverage of city and county government meetings, educational programs and sporting events from area high schools and colleges, election results and weather alerts and more, as well as acted as an outlet for local producers to provide their own original content to the public.
This past year was a great time of growth, with many firsts (including our first live IU East basketball game and our first live phone-in show with Santa); but 2007 also saw many challenges for public access and community television at local, state, and federal levels. We hope that you will take the opportunity to consider what public access television has meant to Wayne County over the last two decades, and we invite you to assist us in our ongoing efforts by becoming a member of, or renewing your membership to, Whitewater Community Television
I would like to invite you to visit our facilities, located in the lower level of Hayes Hall on the IU East campus, to see some of the new things happening at WCTV.
From just a few programs on one channel, we have grown to more than sixteen hours a day of original, first-run programming across three channels, airing more than 75 programs a week and supporting more than 40 local producers. Richmond currently enjoys the third largest public access television operation in the state of Indiana.
Along the way we became a critical source for local information in Wayne County, offering gavel-to-gavel coverage of city and county government meetings, educational programs and sporting events from area high schools and colleges, election results and weather alerts and more, as well as acted as an outlet for local producers to provide their own original content to the public.
This past year was a great time of growth, with many firsts (including our first live IU East basketball game and our first live phone-in show with Santa); but 2007 also saw many challenges for public access and community television at local, state, and federal levels. We hope that you will take the opportunity to consider what public access television has meant to Wayne County over the last two decades, and we invite you to assist us in our ongoing efforts by becoming a member of, or renewing your membership to, Whitewater Community Television
I would like to invite you to visit our facilities, located in the lower level of Hayes Hall on the IU East campus, to see some of the new things happening at WCTV.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
February Board Meeting
Today's board meeting was canceled due to inclement weather, and lack of quorum. Approved minutes will be posted next month.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Channel 21 Lottery Results!
Thanks to those who braved the cold temperatures to join us for the Channel 21 Lottery today at noon. Our new schedule begins Sunday, March 2, 2008.
SUNDAY:
4 p.m. Rightly Dividing
5 p.m. Free Indeed
5:30 p.m. Reach Out
6 p.m. Fairview Baptist
7 p.m. St. John Lutheran
8 p.m. Joy In Our Town
8:30 p.m. Chapel of Praise
9:30 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
11 p.m. Jazz Cardio
11:30 p.m. Message of Grace
MONDAY:
4 p.m. Something Different
4: 30 p.m. Access to Bluegrass
5 p.m. UFI Mixed Martial Arts
5:30 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Richmond
6:30 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministries
7:30 p.m. Iceman on the Move
8:30 p.m. Personal Empowerment
9:30 p.m. Glory Bound
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Amazing Facts
5 p.m. Where Love Shines
6 p.m. Alphabet Academy
7 p.m. Special Programs
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
WEDNESDAY:
4 p.m. Bridging the Gap
4:30 p.m. Native New Day
5 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran
6 p.m. Central Baptist
7 p.m. Galilean Baptist
8 p.m. the bab9 presents
9 p.m. Catholic Mass
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
THURSDAY:
4 p.m. Answers in Genesis
5 p.m. New Life
6 p.m. Reid Presbyterian
7 p.m. First English Lutheran
8 p.m. A Positive Outlook
9 p.m. Special Programming
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
FRIDAY:
5 p.m. WCTV Reading Service/Viewfinder
7 p.m. WCTV By Request
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
SATURDAY:
4 p.m. Esta Escrito
5 p.m. Faith Baptist
6 p.m. First Presbyterian
We only have three hours of prime-time, tier one programming slots left, so if you did not get your materials in, or you are still interested in producing a show, these spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
SUNDAY:
4 p.m. Rightly Dividing
5 p.m. Free Indeed
5:30 p.m. Reach Out
6 p.m. Fairview Baptist
7 p.m. St. John Lutheran
8 p.m. Joy In Our Town
8:30 p.m. Chapel of Praise
9:30 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
11 p.m. Jazz Cardio
11:30 p.m. Message of Grace
MONDAY:
4 p.m. Something Different
4: 30 p.m. Access to Bluegrass
5 p.m. UFI Mixed Martial Arts
5:30 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Richmond
6:30 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministries
7:30 p.m. Iceman on the Move
8:30 p.m. Personal Empowerment
9:30 p.m. Glory Bound
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Amazing Facts
5 p.m. Where Love Shines
6 p.m. Alphabet Academy
7 p.m. Special Programs
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
WEDNESDAY:
4 p.m. Bridging the Gap
4:30 p.m. Native New Day
5 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran
6 p.m. Central Baptist
7 p.m. Galilean Baptist
8 p.m. the bab9 presents
9 p.m. Catholic Mass
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
THURSDAY:
4 p.m. Answers in Genesis
5 p.m. New Life
6 p.m. Reid Presbyterian
7 p.m. First English Lutheran
8 p.m. A Positive Outlook
9 p.m. Special Programming
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
FRIDAY:
5 p.m. WCTV Reading Service/Viewfinder
7 p.m. WCTV By Request
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
SATURDAY:
4 p.m. Esta Escrito
5 p.m. Faith Baptist
6 p.m. First Presbyterian
We only have three hours of prime-time, tier one programming slots left, so if you did not get your materials in, or you are still interested in producing a show, these spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Post-Lottery Refreshments
I think the extreme cold weather kept a lot of our usual crowd away from the Lottery this time, so we had cake and coffee and cola a-plenty. The smiling guy in this picture is from Minnesota, naturally.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Hoops Action
John Schuerman surveys the shootaround from our broadcast perch before the IU East Homecoming game, broadcast live on WCTV Saturday.Hoops Action #2
Rebeckah Snoddy squares up a shot at the opening of the live IUE Homecoming basketball game.
Hoops Action #3
Our broadcasting team of Caleb Walters and A.J. Alexander return for our first live basketball game, and did a great job in the booth.
Hoops Action #5
We had some camera people go down sick at the last minute and Nick's friend Ty jumped in and helped. Another trusty KISS-TV grad from Union City High School.Hoops Action #6
IU East Sports Information Director Nathan Marley gives updates to our on-air talent, Caleb Walters and A.J. Alexander.Hoops Action #7
John Schuerman snuck away from running audio for a moment to snap this shot of our perch above the Tiernan Center floor.
Friday, January 25, 2008
IU East Homecoming Game Live!
We are kicking off the celebration of WCTV’s 20th Anniversary with two firsts; the first live basketball game aired on WCTV, as well as IU East’s first basketball game to be broadcast.
IU East with take on Ohio Christian live at the Tiernan Center at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow on Channel 20. Our special pregame show with Coach Mark Hester begins at 3 p.m.
This is IU East’s first season in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC), a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). You can follow their progress at http://www.iue.edu/athletics/.
IU East with take on Ohio Christian live at the Tiernan Center at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow on Channel 20. Our special pregame show with Coach Mark Hester begins at 3 p.m.
This is IU East’s first season in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC), a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). You can follow their progress at http://www.iue.edu/athletics/.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Channel 21 Program Lottery
Here are the materials pertaining to the next lottery drawing for programming on WCTV Channel 21. This lottery will take place February 11 at noon in the studio of WCTV.
This last round we had only one thirty-minute slot remaining in Tier One, so please make sure to return your materials to ensure a spot.
Feel free to join us afterwards for refreshments.
The new schedule will begin the week of March 2, 2008.
Once again, thank you for your continued interest and support of WCTV.
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.
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. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
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 March 2, 2008, 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. Any remaining Sunday-preferred programs will be assigned randomly to Saturday. Then, Monday 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 remained 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. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
Other Information
An Individual Program is defined as “A program submitted for one run which is not part of a series and does not contain series content.”
Only series programming that has been through the lottery process and not selected for a regular series timeslot will be accepted for weekly play during individual program timeslots. Series programming, or programming with similar content, that was not part of the lottery process can be submitted no more than twice a month.
WCTV allows two types of programming: series and non-series (individual). Series means all programs have the same title and similar content. An individual program is one which has an individual title and the content is not the same as another program.
Individual programs can be submitted for playback once and must be accompanied by an application form. A series submitted for play during Individual program time slots must be separate and distinct from other series programming by the same producer. Any producer wishing to submit a series program, without participating in the series lottery, will be able to air two programs per month.
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, especially with the authoring of DVDs.
WCTV accepts VHS, S-VHS, DVD, and MiniDV.
This last round we had only one thirty-minute slot remaining in Tier One, so please make sure to return your materials to ensure a spot.
Feel free to join us afterwards for refreshments.
The new schedule will begin the week of March 2, 2008.
Once again, thank you for your continued interest and support of WCTV.
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.
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. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
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 March 2, 2008, 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. Any remaining Sunday-preferred programs will be assigned randomly to Saturday. Then, Monday 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 remained 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. Sunday and Monday programs need to be in on Friday.
Other Information
An Individual Program is defined as “A program submitted for one run which is not part of a series and does not contain series content.”
Only series programming that has been through the lottery process and not selected for a regular series timeslot will be accepted for weekly play during individual program timeslots. Series programming, or programming with similar content, that was not part of the lottery process can be submitted no more than twice a month.
WCTV allows two types of programming: series and non-series (individual). Series means all programs have the same title and similar content. An individual program is one which has an individual title and the content is not the same as another program.
Individual programs can be submitted for playback once and must be accompanied by an application form. A series submitted for play during Individual program time slots must be separate and distinct from other series programming by the same producer. Any producer wishing to submit a series program, without participating in the series lottery, will be able to air two programs per month.
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, especially with the authoring of DVDs.
WCTV accepts VHS, S-VHS, DVD, and MiniDV.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
December 2007 Board Minutes
Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by Vice President Willard Brown.
Present: Willard Brown, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price, Barb Orbik, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Ed Hoffman moved, with Kim Poinsett giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of November 13, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. The report reflects $14,801 from Insight for capital equipment. Ed Hoffman moved, with Phil Quinn giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
The 2008 budget was presented. Barb noted that the staff believed they could create addition income in the duplication, grants, and fundraising areas; and in expenses, Barb noted increases in salaries and benefits and the audit, which could increase as much as 30% because of changes in the state’s auditing procedures. Gilliam and Zetzl will continue to do the accounting, but will not be doing any audits in the future. An RFP for a new auditor will go out the first of the year.
John Dalton said that he feels that Insight set a precedent for future payments of capital equipment money by paying this year, the first under the new state Telecom law. He stated that he expects that the City of Richmond money will continue for the future. John is hoping to talk to the City about negotiations beyond 2008 at the Telecommunications Council meeting on January 17.
Ed Hoffman moved, with Kim Poinsett giving the second, and the 2008 Budget was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton asked board members for suggestions for the open board position.
John stated that we have collection approximately $2600 of Auction money to date.
John reported that the Salvation Army show was successful, thanks to the use of a pair of microwave dishes loaned by WIPB-TV.
John is hoping to air the IU East Homecoming live from the Tiernan Center in January in a project with IUE.
The live call-in Santa show for children is coming up next Tuesday, December 18th.
John plans to highlight WCTV’s 20th year in a number of ways, including the return of “Viewfinder” as a thirty-minute monthly program.
Good of the Order
Stephaine Stait asked WCTV board members to remember WCTV in their holiday giving. Willard thanked John, the staff and the board for all of their hard work this past year.
Adjournment - 12:10 p.m.
Present: Willard Brown, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Jerome Mahaffey, Eric Marsh, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price, Barb Orbik, Phil Quinn and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.
Approval of Minutes
Ed Hoffman moved, with Kim Poinsett giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of November 13, 2007. Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. The report reflects $14,801 from Insight for capital equipment. Ed Hoffman moved, with Phil Quinn giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
The 2008 budget was presented. Barb noted that the staff believed they could create addition income in the duplication, grants, and fundraising areas; and in expenses, Barb noted increases in salaries and benefits and the audit, which could increase as much as 30% because of changes in the state’s auditing procedures. Gilliam and Zetzl will continue to do the accounting, but will not be doing any audits in the future. An RFP for a new auditor will go out the first of the year.
John Dalton said that he feels that Insight set a precedent for future payments of capital equipment money by paying this year, the first under the new state Telecom law. He stated that he expects that the City of Richmond money will continue for the future. John is hoping to talk to the City about negotiations beyond 2008 at the Telecommunications Council meeting on January 17.
Ed Hoffman moved, with Kim Poinsett giving the second, and the 2008 Budget was approved.
Director’s Report
John Dalton asked board members for suggestions for the open board position.
John stated that we have collection approximately $2600 of Auction money to date.
John reported that the Salvation Army show was successful, thanks to the use of a pair of microwave dishes loaned by WIPB-TV.
John is hoping to air the IU East Homecoming live from the Tiernan Center in January in a project with IUE.
The live call-in Santa show for children is coming up next Tuesday, December 18th.
John plans to highlight WCTV’s 20th year in a number of ways, including the return of “Viewfinder” as a thirty-minute monthly program.
Good of the Order
Stephaine Stait asked WCTV board members to remember WCTV in their holiday giving. Willard thanked John, the staff and the board for all of their hard work this past year.
Adjournment - 12:10 p.m.
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