WCTV Journal

Thanks, WCTV

2009-04-15T16:54:00.001-04:00

I am leaving my position as WCTV Station Director to become the Director of Communications and Marketing for Indiana University East. I am pleased to announce that longtime WCTV staffer John Schuerman has been named Interim Station Director.

It has been a pleasure to serve as Station Director during a time of unprecedented growth and change for WCTV. Many of you know that I was a longtime supporter of grassroots video and television personally before I ever had the opportunity to pursue it professionally. Today, more than ever, I believe in the promise of public access television; to empower citizens through technology and to give voice to those not represented in the mainstream. I have seen how this community embraced these ideas and recognized WCTV’s critical role in political, educational, and social discourse in Wayne County.

That is why, when I step down from this position today, the next thing I will do is write my membership check to WCTV, joining all of you who have supported this organization during its more than 20 years of community programming.

Thank you again for your ongoing interest and support of Whitewater Community Television.

Sincerely,

John Oak Dalton

Vote for WCTV Program of the Year!

2009-04-09T17:19:00.000-04:00

Again this year we are putting the Program of the Year Award in the hands of our viewers. You can vote between now and April 16 by emailing your choice to wctv@iue.edu.

Chamber Network Night #1

2009-04-09T10:15:00.008-04:00

The calm before the storm, as the WCTV staff poses for a photo before the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce "Chamber Network Night" event, hosted by Comcast and Comcast Spotlight with WCTV at our studio.

Chamber Network Night #2

2009-04-09T10:10:00.006-04:00

Sadly, I did not get to tuck into this fantastic buffet until later in the evening.

Chamber Network Night #3

2009-04-09T10:06:00.002-04:00

IU East Chancellor Nasser Paydar welcomed the Chamber members to campus.

Chamber Network Night #4

2009-04-09T09:48:00.001-04:00

John Schuerman takes a group of Chamber members on a tour of the WCTV facilities.

Chamber Network Night #5

2009-04-09T09:39:00.002-04:00

Nick Poling directs in the control room during the Chamber event. We offered free Public Service Announcements for area not-for-profits and had more than 25 takers.

WCTV Press Coverage

2009-04-06T17:43:00.000-04:00

I thought I would share with you two opinion pieces from Sunday’s Muncie Star-Press and today’s Richmond Palladium-Item about recent efforts at WCTV:

http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20090405/OPINION/904050320/1014

http://www.pal-item.com/article/20090406/NEWS0301/904050337/1003/NEWS03

It is thanks to all of our supporters that this recognition is possible. Thank you again for your commitment to Whitewater Community Television.

WCTV and the CCDA

2009-03-20T17:17:00.000-04:00

I want to thank the Community Council on Disability Awareness for recognizing WCTV with their President’s Award at the 25th Annual Disability Awareness Awards Program Thursday.

I believe the promise of community television is twofold; to empower people through technology, and to give voice to those whose views are not represented in the mainstream media.

I would like to acknowledge the CCDA for helping WCTV fulfill that promise with the disabilities awareness program “A Closer Look” as well as advocating our WCTV Reading Service, which we produce for the elderly and the visually impaired.

February 2009 Board of Directors Minutes

2009-03-11T09:42:00.000-04:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman

Present: Daryl Greene, Robin Henry, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Eric Marsh, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, Valerie Shaffer, and Rob Zinkan.

Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling, and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
December Minutes: Rob Zinkan moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of December 9, 2008. Minutes approved.
January Minutes: Eric Marsh moved, with Larry Price giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of January 13, 2009. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
John Dalton presented the November Treasurer’s Report. John noted that this report reflects the audit expense. Ed Hoffman moved, with Larry Price giving the second, and the November Treasurer’s Report was approved.
John discussed the December Treasurer’s Report, which is a pre-audited end of year report. This report reflects that WCTV raised 98% of the operating budget this year, shows the lack of capital equipment money, and notes that much less interest was earned from Wayne Bank’s Money Market account. Our class fees are up, membership is up, and grants are up. We anticipate a $10,000 - $11,000 profit for 2008. Larry Price moved, with Rob Zinkan giving the second, and the December Budget Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that on April 8, 2009, WCTV will be the not-for-profit partner with Comcast Spotlight for the Chamber Network Night. WCTV is hosting the event at the station.
On April 23, 2009, WCTV will host an open house for the Central States Alliance for Community Media. Their conference will be held at the Holiday Inn in Richmond and they are expecting 80-100 attendees from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Michigan.
April will also bring the Annual Meeting for WCTV, and John and Mark are working on Board development.
John gave an update on the positive response to the RP&L weather radar moving to Channel 11.
John Schuerman recently completed the Model T project. This is a two DVD set with about five hours of footage. The Model T Club has produced 1,500 DVDs to sell, with WCTV receiving half of the cost, $15.00 for each DVD sold. The Model T Club is doing all of the advertising and sales, which should begin next Tuesday. Dalton said he believes this could be the biggest project for WCTV to date.
The Lottery took place yesterday, resulting in the new line-up beginning March 1.
John is teaching a video production class again this semester. On February 14, WCTV will broadcast the first live RHS basketball game and also the last live IUE basketball game.

New Business
For the May meeting, Mark Linderman asked the Board members to come up with some ideas for fund raising and to think of who might be good to partner with.
John Dalton requested the Board approve the purchase of two lav mics for the cost of approximately $350 out of the remaining capital equipment money. Jeff Plasterer moved, with Ed Hofffman giving the second, and the purchase was approved.

Good of the Order
John Dalton sent Sharon Palmer good wishes on behalf of the staff.

Adjournment - 11:55 a.m.

Red Wolves Loose in Studio

2009-02-16T11:58:00.002-05:00

Troy Derengowski hosting 'Red Wolves Rundown' in the WCTV studio, produced by TEL-T students at IU East. The program airs weekly on Channel 20.

Running with the Pack

2009-02-16T11:52:00.002-05:00

Me teaching IU East communications students how to prepare for 'Red Wolves Rundown' in the WCTV studio, a weekly sports show produced by my class.

Hoops Action on WCTV!

2009-02-13T16:52:00.000-05:00

Join us tomorrow, February 14th, for our first-ever live broadcast of Richmond High School basketball, as the Red Devils take on the Jay County Patriots at 12:30 from the Tiernan Center.

At 3 p.m., tune in for the second half of our double-header as the high-flying Red Wolves of IU East take on Cincinnati Christian.

Students from the RHS A/V Department and students from IU East’s TEL-T 283/498 class will be teaming up to bring you this special sports broadcast. We hope you can join us tomorrow on WCTV Channel 20.

January 2009 Board Minutes

2009-02-10T22:40:00.000-05:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman
As there was not a quorum, Linderman presided over an informational meeting.

Present: Waketha Downs, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, and Valerie Shaffer.

Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
Tabled until February meeting.

Treasurer’s Report
John Dalton noted audit expense and the amount for a part-time temp. We received $500 from the Gannett Foundation for the continuation of the Reading Service.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that the Alliance for Community Media would be hosting its regional conference here in April at the Holiday Inn. John expects that we might participate in some way, perhaps with a station tour. The conference lasts three days.
Dalton updated the group on ongoing efforts to bring RP&L’s defunct weather channel back on the air with WCTV.
The IU East class made for the Spring Semester, and it will generate revenue.
The membership drive will be in February, with help this year from IU East.

New Business
Mark Linderman asked the Board members to come up with some ideas for fund raising and to think of who might be good to partner with.

Adjournment - 11:30 p.m.

Channel 21 Lottery Results!

2009-02-09T16:44:00.000-05:00

Below are the results of today’s Channel 21 Lottery. Our new Channel 21 schedule begins Sunday, March 1, 2009.

As you can see below, the upcoming prime-time schedule is almost completely full again. Any producer who wants to add their program will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the remaining time slots are filled.

SUNDAY:
4 p.m. St. John Lutheran
5 p.m. Faith Baptist
6 p.m. A Positive Outlook
7 p.m. First Presbyterian
8 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
9 p.m. Alphabet Academy
10 p.m. Personal Empowerment
11 p.m. Hope Worth Having

MONDAY:
4 p.m. Native New Day
4: 30 p.m. Something Different
5 p.m. Catholic Mass
6 p.m. Where Love Shines
7 p.m. Iceman on the Move
8 p.m. New Life
9 p.m. Central Baptist
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News

TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Amazing Facts
5 p.m. The Ba’b 9 Presents
6 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Richmond
7 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran
8 p.m. Galilean Baptist
9 p.m. Special Programming
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News

WEDNESDAY:
4 p.m. Esta Escrito
4:30 p.m. Bridging the Gap
5 p.m. Harlen
6 p.m. Greensfork Pentecostal
7 p.m. First English Lutheran
8 p.m. New Creations
9 p.m. Glory Bound
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News

THURSDAY:
4 p.m. Answers in Genesis
5 p.m. Worship with Reid
7 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. Message of Grace
4:30 p.m. Jazz Cardio
5 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministries
6 p.m. Fairview Baptist

Thanks again for your ongoing interest in Whitewater Community Television.

RP&L Weather Channel on WCTV

2009-01-27T16:43:00.000-05:00

Some of you already know that we have been working closely with RP&L in moving their Weather Channel service to fill open time in the Channel 11 schedule. Both organizations feel that this is an important public service that our community needs and desires.

Although this service is not officially launching, because of approaching severe weather we are inviting you to watch the “soft launch” tonight to follow current conditions, scheduled alongside this evening’s regular programming (including the live Sanitary Board of Commissioners meeting).

More information on this partnership will be forthcoming.

December 2008 Board of Directors Minutes

2009-01-10T17:17:00.000-05:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman

Present: Waketha Downs, Daryl Greene, Robin Henry, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, Valerie Shaffer, and Rob Zinkan.

Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
November Minutes: Ed Hoffman moved, with Waketha Downs giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of November 11, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Robin Henry presented the Treasurer’s Report. Robin noted that the report reflects unexpected expenses for the copy machine and repairs to the van. Rob Zinkan moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.
A six-month budget was presented for January through June of 2009, at which time WCTV will be on the same fiscal year schedule as IU East. Sharon Palmer moved, with Waketha Downs giving the second, and the six-month budget was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported WCTV will receive $20,000 from Wayne County for 2009.
The WCTV Auction brought in slightly more money than last year; there were fewer items and bidders, but more underwriting.
The Salvation Army Christmas Show was a success. WKBV simulcast the program with WCTV.
John shared a letter with the Board that summarized the conclusion of WCTV’s three-year plan and outlined a two-year plan for 2009-2010.

New Business
Mark Linderman asked the Board members to come up with some ideas for fund raising and to think of who might be good to partner with.

Good of the Order
Mark Linderman thanked everyone for their effort at the Auction.

Adjournment - 12:00 p.m.

Holiday Programming on WCTV!

2008-12-24T13:30:00.000-05:00

Beginning at 4 p.m. today, through January 5, enjoy more than 30 hours of holiday programming on WCTV Channel 21.

These programs are provided by area churches, schools, and our Channel 21 producers. This year we continue to expand our selection, including many holiday programs from our archives. Also for the first time this year, catch our new holiday special, A Charlie Estes and Friends Christmas, playing throughout the season.

We hope your family enjoys this selection as much as our WCTV family did producing these special programs.We return to regular programming on January 5, and hope you will keep watching in 2009.

Behind the Scenes at Santa's Workshop

2008-12-19T10:27:00.002-05:00

A slightly tentative Wayne County child comes to the set to talk to Santa during our live phone-in show last night. More than 35 local children called or came by the studio in the second year of this special holiday broadcast.

The Good List

2008-12-19T10:25:00.004-05:00

Here are a few of the lucky local children who got to give Santa their Christmas wishes first-hand, live at the WCTV studio last night. Thanks to all of the kids and parents who called in or came by to make it another fun night.

Talk to Santa Live on WCTV!

2008-12-15T09:45:00.001-05:00

By popular demand, we are bringing Santa back to the WCTV studio this Thursday, December 18th at 7 p.m. to spend an hour answering phone calls from Wayne County children.

Kids can call 973-8587 to talk to Santa live on Channel 21 that night.

We are still looking for a few children to come to the studio on Thursday to talk to Santa live on television, and we would like to extend the invitation to families of WCTV friends and supporters. Please contact me at 973-8488, or via email, if you know a child who would be interested.

November 2008 Board Minutes

2008-12-10T16:31:00.001-05:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by Vice President Barb Orbik.

Present: Waketha Downs, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, and Rob Zinkan.

Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
September Minutes: Ed Hoffman moved, with Eric Marsh giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of October 14, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects a $2,600 grant and two $1,000 memberships, one from Warm Glow and the other from West End, for the Auction. Rob Zinkan moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Auditor’s Report
Joe Hudson of Webb and Associates presented the audit report. The report shows increases in cash, total assets, and net revenue and support over the prior year. There were a few minor recommendations to WCTV, but Hudson noted no real issues. Daryl Greene moved with Jeff Plasterer giving the second, and the audit report was accepted as presented.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reminded everyone that the Auction is next Thursday. Although there are not as many items as last year, we have all four hours underwritten. If anyone would like to volunteer to assist, please contact John.
Ron Cross is still working on the issue with Comcast in regards to the capital equipment money.
We are finishing up several large production projects. Dara Chamberlain, former intern, has been hired on a temporary basis to help with the station’s day-to-day needs.
IU East would like WCTV to join them in their fiscal year schedule, which is from July 1 through June 30. WCTV will develop a six-month budget that will run from January 1,2009 through June 30, 2009, at which point we will then be coordinated with IU East’s fiscal year.
John updated the board on meetings with the Telecom Council.
John spoke briefly on the conclusion of WCTV’s three-year plan and looking forward at a two-year plan to be discussed at the December meeting.

Good of the order
John Dalton thanked everyone for their positive feedback.

Adjournment - 12:05 p.m.

Community Benefits Live TV Auction!

2008-11-21T15:51:00.002-05:00

Phone bank volunteer Devin Millholland tried to learn more information on an item for a bidder during last night's live TV Auction, sponsored by IU East SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) and WCTV.

Your Hosts

2008-11-21T15:50:00.000-05:00

Longtime WCTV host Misty Hollis and newcomer Jessie Irby opened the broadcast.

Auction Nerve Center

2008-11-21T15:35:00.001-05:00

From the control room, director Nick Poling tried to keep a lid on things, with help from production assistant Dara Chamberlain, our board president Mark Linderman, administrative assistant Diane Lucas and former Volunteer of the Year Ed Hoffman.

Rung Up

2008-11-21T15:28:00.000-05:00

Phone bank volunteers were busy all evening.

Red Wolf Rundown

2008-11-21T15:00:00.000-05:00

Misty and Jessie interview Rob Zinkan of IU East on the items they donated for the Auction.

Auction Behind the Scenes

2008-11-21T14:56:00.000-05:00

Misty Hollis and I talking during a break in the live broadcast. The more I listened to Misty's producing advice, the smarter I became.

Live Auction Updates

2008-11-21T14:38:00.001-05:00

Mandi Michaels of G101.3 and Michael Sweigart carried the live broadcast on into the night as cameraperson Amber Lehman squares her shot. Mandi hosted live for three straight hours and was as upbeat when she started as when we signed off.

Lensmen

2008-11-21T14:06:00.000-05:00

What's great about community television is that your volunteers come from all over; high school, college, the community. Thanks to the more than 30 volunteers that turned out to help, as well as the many Wayne County bidders that made this Auction a success.

Community Benefits Live Television Auction Tonight!

2008-11-20T09:11:00.001-05:00

Just a reminder of tonight’s Community Benefits Television Auction, airing live on WCTV from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

This Auction is a partnership between IU East’s SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) group and Whitewater Community Television.

Thank you to our sponsors: Wayne Bank, Verizon Plus, Warm Glow, West End Bank, and G101.3/WKBV. These sponsors, and many other local and regional merchants, have donated items to tonight’s Auction, from gift certificates to sports memorabilia to collectible items and more. Overall there are too many unique gifts, and quality businesses, to list them all here. I encourage you to tune in tonight at 6 p.m. and see for yourself.

October 2008 Board Minutes

2008-11-12T17:52:00.000-05:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.

Present: Waketha Downs, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Barb Orbik, Sharon Palmer, Larry Price, and Valerie Shaffer.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
September Minutes: Barb Orbik moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of September 9, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects the third-quarter payment from the City and the $1000 membership fee from United Way. Ed Hoffman moved, with Waketha Downs giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that a few more auction items have come it recently. Last week, there were only 20 items donated. We continue to accept items.
John reported that Comcast, RP&L and WCTV met in regards to the RP&L weather channel becoming part of the programming on WCTV Channel 11. Comcast recently shut off the weather radar, which RP&L was sponsoring, but indicated that they would like to help facilitate WCTV airing the weather radar. John reported Comcast offered lines and, possibly, additional equipment. Comcast also told John they would like to get WCTV dedicated fiber for our forward signal.

John is still working to get capital equipment money from Comcast, and is waiting for more information from the legal firm that agreed to look into the matter. John reported that public access centers are still watching for the outcome of the Comcast case in Michigan.
We are still working on the Model T video and the Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame video. WCTV recently did production work for the United Way, Junior Achievement, and broadcast two live volleyball matches for IU East. New projects will include a commemorative DVD for the Reid Hospital move. The live coverage of the Candidates Forum and Election Returns are coming up.
We recently received a $1500 grand from the Wayne County Foundation for the Wayne County U TV show.

New Business
With Stephanie Strait’s leaving, Barb Orbik has agreed to fill the Vice Presidential slot. Larry Price moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the motion carried. Robin Henry has agreed to take the Treasurer spot vacated by Barb Orbik. Ed Hoffman moved, with Waketha Downs giving the second, and the motion carried.

Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked Barb Orbik and Robin Henry for their willingness to take over new offices.

Adjournment - 11:25 a.m.

Red Wolves Homecoming!

2008-11-10T21:37:00.002-05:00

WCTV broadcast the entire Homecoming Classic basketball tournament Friday and Saturday, as well as a conference championship volleyball game, five games in 24 hours. Here is where I spent a lot of that weekend.

Basketball Jones

2008-11-10T21:20:00.000-05:00

WCTV Production Assistant Dara Chamberlain runs floor camera during the Red Wolves tournament victory.

Action at the Net

2008-11-10T21:12:00.000-05:00

Cameraperson Amber Lehman behind the lens as the Red Wolves Volleyball team lost a heartbreaker to Asbury College.

Play By Play

2008-11-10T21:01:00.001-05:00

Troy Derengowski and Dave Johnson call the shots during the tournament. Thanks to everyone who told us they were watching at home supporting this ambitious production project.

IU East Homecoming Live on WCTV!

2008-11-06T21:52:00.000-05:00

Join us Friday and Saturday on WCTV Channel 20 for five live games celebrating IU East’s Homecoming.

Friday:

6:30 p.m. Red Wolves Rundown: Troy Derengowski spotlights IU East sports.

IU East/Holiday Inn Richmond Homecoming Classic:

7 p.m. Indiana University Northwest vs. Taylor University at Fort Wayne.

9 p.m. Indiana University East vs. Ohio State University at Lima.

Saturday:

12:30 p.m. Red Wolves Rundown.

1 p.m. IU East vs. Asbury College (Women’s Volleyball).

IU East/Holiday Inn Richmond Homecoming Classic:

3:30 p.m. Consolation Game.

5:30 p.m. Championship Game.

Election 2008

2008-11-05T21:27:00.002-05:00

Setting up live election returns at the Wayne County Annex building Tuesday.

Behind Camera Two

2008-11-05T21:20:00.001-05:00

Barry Barker's cameraman-eye view of the live election returns.

On-The-Job Training

2008-11-05T21:12:00.000-05:00

Our intern from Northeastern High School, Adam Wilson, got a first-hand look at the political process.

Red and Blue

2008-11-05T21:01:00.001-05:00

Thanks to our Republican and Democratic commentators who stayed with us until nearly midnight; Phil Quinn, Joe Kaiser, Karen Chasteen, and Kelley Cruse-Nicholson.

Election Returns Nerve Center

2008-11-05T20:53:00.000-05:00

Director Nick Poling has graphics help from John Schuerman while co-ordinating live returns. I must have been curled up asleep somewhere. We were on the air until after 12:30 and returned to the station at 2 a.m.

Red Wolves Tip Off!

2008-11-01T08:05:00.000-04:00

The Indiana University East Red Wolves tip off their home opener versus Purdue North Central at 3 p.m. today, and WCTV Channel 20 will be carrying the game live from the Tiernan Center. Join us for “Red Wolves Rundown” with Troy Derengowski before the game at 2:30 p.m.

Replays of the game against the PNC Panthers will be Saturday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.

The Red Wolves will be back Homecoming weekend as WCTV Channel 20 broadcasts five games live, including the IU East Homecoming Tournament.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7:

IU Northwest vs. Taylor University at Fort Wayne (Basketball) 7 p.m.

IU East vs. Ohio State University at Lima (Basketball) 9 p.m.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8:

IU East vs. Asbury College (Volleyball) 1 p.m.

Consolation Game (Basketball) 3:30 p.m

Championship Game (Basketball) 5:30 p.m.

Classic Horror Movie Marathon!

2008-10-31T13:37:00.001-04:00

Join us tonight on Channel 21 for a fun all-night marathon of classic Horror Movies from the silent era to the 60s, featuring Lon Chaney, Vincent Price, and others. The line-up is below:

FRIDAY 5 P.M. Nosferatu and The Hunchback of Notre Dame

FRIDAY 8:30 P.M. The Last Man on Earth and The Monster Maker

FRIDAY 11 P.M. The Giant Gila Monster and The Brain That Wouldn’t Die

SATURDAY 2 A.M. Night of the Living Dead and Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde

SATURDAY 5 A.M. Nosferatu and The Hunchback of Notre Dame

SATURDAY 8:30 A.M. The Last Man on Earth and The Monster Maker

SATURDAY 11 A.M. The Giant Gila Monster and The Brain That Wouldn’t Die

Go Red Wolves!

2008-10-28T12:56:00.001-04:00

Teaching my video production class at Indiana University East. We are taping the "Red Wolf Rundown" show at the Graf Recreational Center. This show airs Fridays and Saturdays on WCTV Channel 20.

Take Two

2008-10-28T12:49:00.001-04:00

Me pitching in as technical director as student Seth Bumbalough directs. Thanks to Josh Cooksey for grabbing the pictures while I was busy.

Sharp Shooters

2008-10-28T12:40:00.002-04:00

Students Martin Massoff, Megan Robinson, Kyle Crowder, and Amber Lehman run the GL-2s for the "Red Wolf Rundown" program taped by the TEL-T 283 class. Thanks to Seth Bumbalough and Josh Cooksey for the photos.

In the Wolves' Den

2008-10-28T12:10:00.000-04:00

"Red Wolves Rundown" host Troy Derengowski interviews a student athlete during a taping of the program at the Graf Recreational Center on the Indiana University East campus.

Wayne County U and Wayne County Foundation

2008-10-24T11:46:00.000-04:00

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, the staff of WCTV has created special programs throughout the year to celebrate two decades of local programming by and for the citizens of Wayne County. We are using this milestone as a way to remind our viewers what public access television can mean to a community.

One program our staff developed was Wayne County U, a new show designed to support the educational discourse going on in our community at present by allowing content experts airtime to share important educational information. Our initial programs focused on completing the FAFSA and getting involved in the 21st Century Scholars program. This month we are showcasing “Math Fireworks” with Christie Joy, Workforce Development Facilitator for Adult Education; and “Workplace Safety Orientation” with Lisa Dollar of Personnel Management, Inc. We are committed to producing twenty episodes of Wayne County U from August 2008 to May 2009.

We are pleased to announce that Wayne County Foundation has recognized the importance of this project in their most recent grant cycle. We would like to thank Wayne County Foundation for joining us in supporting this educational initiative.

Wayne County U airs on WCTV Channel 20 Fridays at 8 p.m. and midnight, and Saturdays at 4 a.m., 9 a.m., and noon.

September 2008 Board Minutes

2008-10-15T16:47:00.000-04:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.

Present: Waketha Downs, Daryl Greene, Robin Henry, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Jeff Plasterer, Billy Porch, Phil Quinn, Valerie Shaffer and Rob Zinkan.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
August Minutes: Phil Quinn moved, with Barb Orbik giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of August 12, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects membership fees from Ivy Tech. Both the income and expense columns are looking good. The $150 negative amount shown is a line item adjustment, moving the cost of software into the appropriate account. Ed Hoffman moved, with Rob Zinkan giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that we have more than doubled our money in the Silver Eagle Money Market since we opened it with $75,000 in December 2005; the current balance is approximately $166,000. As $100,000 is insured by FDIC, some funds may need to be moved.
A 600-piece mailing recently went out regarding the Auction. Items have begun to come in and people have been interested in helping and appearing on TV. G101.3 and Warm Glow are one-hour sponsors, and we would like to find another two sponsors. John circulated a list of previous Auction contributors to the board members, asking if there were former Auction donors that board members would feel comfortable in calling.

John talked to Ron Cross, who will look into the situation with Comcast and WCTV’s capital equipment money.

The audit is underway with Webb and Associates. John has been submitting the requested documents.

There is a lot of community interest in continuing with the RP&L weather channel, which was recently shut off by Comcast. John and John Schuerman met with RP&L and discussed the possibility of WCTV picking up the weather radar.

There are currently a number of ongoing projects in production, including the Model T, Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame, JA Hall of Fame, the Reid move on Sept. 10, and the IU East sports schedule. Future projects include the Auction, Election Day, the Salvation Army Christmas show, the Santa show, a WCTV Christmas show with Charlie Estes and more.

Good of the Order
Daryl Greene thanked WCTV for the good convention coverage. Ed Hoffman liked the comprehensive coverage of the Starr Gennett Walk of Fame event.

Adjournment - 11:35 a.m.

Live IU East Volleyball on WCTV!

2008-09-26T17:18:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow, for the first time, WCTV will be broadcasting a live collegiate volleyball double-header as the IU East Red Wolves take on IU Southeast at noon and Rochester College at 4 p.m.
Join WCTV before both matches, at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., for “Red Wolves Roundup,” a new IU East sports program hosted by Troy Derengowski.

We will be showing the documentary “Volleyball: The Global Link,” produced by WTIU in Bloomington, between matches.

All of this special day of sports programming will be broadcast on Channel 20.

August 2008 Board Minutes

2008-09-10T21:58:00.000-04:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.

Present: Waketha Downs, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Billy Porch, Larry Price, Phil Quinn, and Valerie Shaffer.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
June Minutes: Jeff Plasterer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of July 8, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects $44,257 received from the City of Richmond, our quarterly stipend. There are some expenses shown for a new hard drive, cables and a project management software package, reflecting an increased production load. Income and expenses are on target with 50 percent of the year completed. Ed Hoffman moved, with Waketha Downs giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that we have had a very busy schedule lately with the Model T week, including having a Model T show every night and making a commemorative DVD for sale. We did the SOS Jamboree last Friday and Band Day at the State Fair. Future projects include the JA Hall of Fame, the United Way campaign video, the Starr Gennett Walk of Fame, the Reid Hospital move and a Civic Theatre production of Frankenstein.
On August 1st, WCTV hosted its annual picnic with about 45 people attending, out largest crowd yet. We also hosted a Free PSA Day with about a half-dozen participating. In the lottery drawing for Channel 21, there are only three prime time slots left. There were six attending our free all-day workshop on Saturday. WCTV will again offer more comprehensive classes through Continuing Education.
The City of Indianapolis has indicated that they will not pursue filings with the IURC in regards to ongoing Telecom Law issues.
The Auction mailings will go out soon. John has also been working on some grants.

Old Business
Mark reported that Stephanie Strait’s Board seat will remain unfilled until the end of her term, April 14th. The Board will consist of fourteen members until that time. However, a search is on to move an existing board member to the vice president’s position on the Executive Committee.

New Business
Phil Quinn spoke about the potential of RHS basketball games on WCTV under the new athletic director.

Good of the Order
Mark Linderman commended WCTV on its coverage of the Model T event.
Larry Price passed out stress trucks and announced the Reid Hospital patient move four weeks from August 12th.

Adjournment - 11:35 a.m.

National Political Coverage from WCTV

2008-08-22T10:00:00.000-04:00

Starting next week, for the first time, WCTV will be joining other public access television centers across the nation for live and tape-delayed coverage of the Republican, Democratic, and Green Party Conventions.

We are pre-empting some of the schedule for Channel 20 that is in your current listings. Here are the corrected Channel 20 listings for the week of Sunday August 24th to Saturday August 30th:

Democratic National Convention Coverage 2008: Monday at 10 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday at 3 a.m., 6 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., and 9 p.m.; Thursday at 3 a.m., 6 a.m., and 2 p.m.; Friday at 5 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Democracy Now!: An award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, expanding to two hours with Convention coverage. Monday at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 7 p.m., and 11 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 5 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 7 p.m., and 11 p.m.; Friday at 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 11 a.m., 7 p.m., and 11 p.m.

GRITtv with Laura Flanders: Laura Flanders from the RNC and the DNC, with phone and blog interactivity and a positive take on what's going on. Monday at 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 1 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 8 p.m.; Thursday 1 a.m., 10 a.m., and 1 p.m.; Friday at 10 a.m.

Live Obama Acceptance Speech Coverage: Anchored by Ashara Ekundayo and Laura Flanders for pre and post acceptance speech analysis with special guests. Thursday 8:00 p.m.

Green Party National Convention 2008: Presidential candidates acceptance speeches and press conference. Saturday at 1 a.m., 5 a.m., and 1 p.m.

The TV listings for Channel 20 for the week of August 31st will accurately reflect the Republican Convention schedule for that week, including Live McCain Acceptance Speech Coverage on Thursday September 4th at 8 p.m.

July 2008 Board Minutes

2008-08-13T15:02:00.000-04:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by Vice President Stephanie Strait.

Present: Waketha Downs, Robin Henry, Ed Hoffman, Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Larry Price, Valerie Shaffer, Stephanie Strait, and Rob Zinkan.

Staff: John Dalton and Diane Lucas.

Approval of Minutes
June Minutes: Jeff Plasterer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of June 10, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the report reflects $10,000 received from IU East and $450 from membership. There are some expenses shown for the repair of three broken decks. Barb indicated that the spending is on target. Ed Hoffman moved, with Sharon Palmer giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that he is currently working on the audit, being conducted by Webb & Associates. Audit procedures for Indiana have changed.
We have a heavy production schedule for the next month or so. The Model T Centennial Celebration is coming up for the week of July 21. We have projects with Junior Achievement, Wernle, SOS, Star Gennett, and IU East Admissions.
We have purchased a project management software package, which will help with the heavy production schedule.
On August 1st, WCTV will host its annual picnic, hold the lottery and offer a free PSA Day. Meijer and Kroger have agreed to provide food for the picnic, and the American Legion Post 65 Auxiliary will again cook the hot dogs. August 2nd is the free workshop day beginning at 9 a.m.
The first meeting of the Auction committee was held in June. A recap of last year and plans and dates for this year were discussed. John will be meeting with SIFE to gauge their involvement. Several sponsors have already expressed an interest in returning. The next Auction meeting will be July 30th.

New Business
Stephanie Strait and her husband are leaving Richmond. This is Stephanie’s last Board meeting.

Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked Stephanie Strait for her time on the WCTV Board and also felt that she will be missed at the Richmond Art Museum.
Larry Price announced the New Reid Hospital’s open house on August 24th from 10:00-6:00.

Adjournment - 11:25 a.m.

WCTV Summer Picnic!

2008-08-08T21:56:00.000-04:00

Sandy Baldwin acts as Grillmaster once more.

Picnic #2

2008-08-08T21:50:00.000-04:00

A table full of WCTV producers and supporters.

Picnic #3

2008-08-08T21:44:00.000-04:00

Administrative Coordinator Diane Lucas sits down with my family at the traditional WCTV Summer Picnic.

Picnic #4

2008-08-08T21:36:00.000-04:00

Board Vice President Stephanie Strait sits down with the newest member of my family, Bonnie Mae.

Picnic Games

2008-08-08T21:07:00.000-04:00

Producer Ralph Wynn playing cornhole on the back patio of Hayes Hall at the WCTV Summer Picnic. This is the photo I took after I dropped my camera on the concrete and tried to prove the camera wasn't broken.

"Wayne County U" Debuts Tomorrow

2008-08-07T13:52:00.001-04:00

During this, our 20th year, Whitewater Community Television has been thinking of ways to remind our viewers what public access television can mean to a community. We feel that educational issues are at the forefront in Wayne County at this time, and we want to contribute to that discourse. We hope that our new weekly program Wayne County U will help provide answers.

Wayne County U is a program produced by WCTV, with local partners, designed to support the educational discussions going on in our community at present.

The program begins airing Friday, August 8 at 8 p.m. on Channel 20, with repeats at midnight Friday and at 4 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, and 4 p.m. Saturday.

Our first programs feature Dave Murray, President, National Center on College Costs, on the FAFSA: Liz Ferris, Coordinator, 21st Century Scholars, on that organization; and Maribeth Yoder, Assistant Director, Office of Financial Aid, Indiana University East, on financial aid information.

We are committed to producing fresh Wayne County U content bi-weekly, with twenty episodes through May 2009. If you are involved in a local educational organization and would like to partner with us on future episodes of this series, please contact me at 973-8488.

WCTV Channel 21 Lottery Results!

2008-08-04T17:50:00.000-04:00

Thanks to those who attended our Lottery and Summer Picnic on Friday. Combined with our Free PSA Day, and attendance at the free Video Bootcamp on Saturday, it was the largest turnout for the events to date.

Thanks also to Meijer, Kroger, and the American Legion Post 65 Auxiliary for their support of this event.

Look for PSAs from our local not-for-profits in the weeks to come.

Our new Channel 21 schedule begins Sunday, September 7, 2008. As you can see below, the upcoming prime-time schedule is almost completely full. The current schedule is full in Tier One and we anticipate it being completely full again soon. Any producer who wants to add their program will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the remaining time slots are filled.

SUNDAY:4 p.m. Proclaim Liberty
5 p.m. Jesus Healing Ministry
6 p.m. Iceman on the Move
7 p.m. Rightly Dividing
8 p.m. Faith Baptist
9 p.m. Joy In Our Town
9:30 p.m. First Presbyterian
11 p.m. Amazing Facts

MONDAY:
4 p.m. Bridging the Gap
4: 30 p.m. Esta Escrito
5 p.m. St. John Lutheran
6 p.m. Glory Bound
6:30 p.m. Worship at Reid
7:30 p.m. New Creations
8:30 p.m. Catholic Mass
9:30 p.m. Free Indeed
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News
10:30 p.m. Something Different
11 p.m. Midwest Jamboree Classic

TUESDAY:
4 p.m. Native New Day
5 p.m. A Positive Outlook
6 p.m. Pentecostal Church of Richmond
7 p.m. Galilean Baptist
8 p.m. Central Baptist
9 p.m. Special Programming
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News

WEDNESDAY:
5 p.m. Harlan Whitamore, Poet
6 p.m. Alphabet Academy
7 p.m. Greensfork Pentecostal
8 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran
9 p.m. First English Lutheran
10 p.m. Kicks 96 News

THURSDAY:
5 p.m. The Ba’b 9 Presents
6 p.m. New Life
7 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. Message of Grace
5 p.m. Jazz Cardio
5 p.m. Fairview Baptist
6 p.m. Where Love Shines
7 p.m. Personal Empowerment
10 p.m. Answers in Genesis

Thanks again for your ongoing interest in Whitewater Community Television.

This Weekend at WCTV

2008-07-31T16:54:00.000-04:00

I wanted to remind you of some upcoming events this Friday and Saturday at WCTV.

Tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. is our 4th Annual Summer Picnic, to be held at Hayes Hall on the IU East campus. We would like to thank Meijer, Kroger, and the American Legion Post 65 Auxiliary for their support of this event.

For interested local producers, we will again draw the Channel 21 Program Lottery at 5 p.m. at the station, just prior to the picnic.

Local producers should have received their lottery letters by now. If you have not received a letter, or if you would like to be considered for a Channel 21 time slot, please contact me. Our primetime (Tier One) Channel 21 schedule is currently full, so be sure you have returned your materials to ensure your program will be included in tomorrow’s drawing.

As part of WCTV’s 20th Anniversary celebration, we are hosting a local PSA Day, where local not-for-profits can record free public service announcements. During the picnic, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., we will have our studio open with lights, camera, audio, teleprompter, and helpful staff to assist area not-for-profits in recording free thirty-second announcements to be aired on WCTV.

We have had a number of questions about the PSA event. If you would like to know more, feel free to contact me at 973-8488.

Saturday morning we will be offering our 2nd Annual free Video Bootcamp at the studio, beginning at 9 a.m. We will be teaching field and studio production in the morning, break for lunch, and begin iMovie and Final Cut nonlinear editing beginning at 1 p.m.

These free workshops came in response to requests from producers interested in improving their skills, but are also open to the community as a whole as part of our ongoing outreach intended to empower more grassroots video efforts in our community.

We hope you will join us this weekend at WCTV. And again, thank you for your ongoing interest in Whitewater Community Television.

June 2008 Board of Directors Minutes

2008-07-09T21:27:00.002-04:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.

Present: Waketha Downs, Daryl Greene, Robin Henry, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Jeff Plasterer, Billy Porch, Larry Price, Phil Quinn, Valerie Shaffer, Stephanie Strait, and Rob Zinkan.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.

Board President Mark Linderman opened the meeting by asking all members to introduce themselves.

Approval of Minutes
May Minutes: Ed Hoffman moved, with Barb Orbik giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of May 13, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report for May 2008. Barb noted that May’s report reflects $1035 in additional membership income and $1000 from a grant with Communities in Schools. There are some small expenses shown for the annual meeting. Phil Quinn moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the May Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton gave an update on current developments in Indiana’s Telecom law to new members, as well as information about the meeting with Comcast in April in Indianapolis.
John met with other public access television groups and the IOUCC (Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor) in Indianapolis in May to discuss ways to work with the IURC (Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission) on the Indiana Telecom law.
John also reported that he gave the yearly presentation to the Wayne County Commissioners for the 2009 budget request. John stated that WCTV has not asked for an increase in funds in the last five years.
John recently sent out a membership renewal reminder letter. We have already received over $200 in renewals from this reminder.
As a part of our 20th anniversary, August 1st at 5:30 p.m. will be our annual picnic. There will also be an opportunity to tape free PSAs for area not-for-profits in the studio on that day in conjunction with the celebration. On August 2nd the free Video Bootcamp will again be offered, beginning at 9 a.m.
As part of the 20th anniversary, the staff has begun working on a new program, Wayne County U. This will focus on education and re-training for the community, and WCTV is committing to 20 episodes between August 2008 and May 2009.
John reported that WCTV will be providing media services for the national celebration of the Model T, to be held in Richmond in July.
The WCTV auction will take place again this winter. John is asking for members to begin thinking about this event and asked for those interested to participate in a committee.
Jason Ashmawi, a Ball State University student, is our summer intern.

Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked the new board members for their attendance and for listening to the “catch up” information.
Larry Price complimented Phil Quinn and John Dalton for their composure during the last Telecommunications meeting.
Daryl Greene thanked WCTV for their full coverage of the Bill Clinton visit. Daryl invited everyone to his 25th anniversary of ordination on June 22 at the Eaton United Church of Christ.

Adjournment - 12:07 p.m.

A WCTV Summer

2008-06-20T21:48:00.000-04:00

I wanted to update you on some upcoming events this summer at WCTV.

Friday, August 1st at 5:30 p.m. is our 4th Annual Summer Picnic, to be held at Hayes Hall on the IU East campus. Again this year we will draw the Channel 21 Program Lottery at 5 p.m. in the studio, just prior to the picnic.

Lottery letters to Channel 21 producers will be going out in the next few weeks. If you would like to be considered for a Channel 21 time slot and are not presently on our producer list, please contact me. Our primetime (Tier One) Channel 21 schedule is currently full, so be sure to return your materials promptly to ensure your program will be included in the next drawing.

As part of WCTV’s 20th Anniversary celebration, we have decided to participate in PSA Day, where public access television centers across the United States open their doors for local not-for-profits to record free public service announcements. During the picnic, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., we will have our studio open with lights, camera, audio, teleprompter, and helpful staff to assist area not-for-profits in recording free thirty-second announcements to be aired on WCTV.

The following morning, Saturday August 2nd, we will be offering our 2nd Annual free Video Bootcamp at the studio, beginning at 9 a.m. We will be teaching field and studio production as well as iMovie and Final Cut editing. These free workshops came in response to requests from producers interested in improving their skills, but are also open to the community as a whole as part of our ongoing outreach intended to empower more grassroots video efforts in our community.

We are also using the Summer Picnic to announce the broadcast of Wayne County U, a new program WCTV is producing designed to support the educational discourse going on in our community at present. We are using our 20th Anniversary as a way to remind our viewers what public access television can mean to a community, and we feel that educational issues are at the forefront at this time. We hope that Wayne County U will help provide answers. Our first programs, for the month of August, provide information on the FAFSA and the 21st Century Scholars program.

We are committed to producing twenty episodes of Wayne County U through May 2009. If you are involved in a local educational organization and would like to partner with us on future episodes of this series, please contact me.

We hope you will join us for some of our busy summer at WCTV.

May 2008 Board Minutes

2008-06-11T09:47:00.000-04:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.

Present: Waketha Downs, Robin Henry, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Barb Orbik, Sharon Palmer, and Stephanie Strait.
Proxies: Daryl Greene, Larry Price, and Rob Zinkan.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, and Diane Lucas.

Mark opened the meeting by introducing two new board members, Waketha Downs and Robin Henry. All members present introduced themselves.

Approval of Minutes
January Minutes: Sharon Palmer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of January 8, 2008. Minutes approved.
March Minutes: Ed Hoffman moved, with Sharon Palmer giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of March 11, 2008. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report for January, February and March. Barb noted that January was a normal month for the budget, showing little activity. Sharon Palmer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the January Treasurer’s Report was approved.
February’s report did not reflect the payment from the City of Richmond yet, which came slightly later than usual this year. Ed Hoffman moved, with Sharon Palmer giving the second, and the February Treasurer’s Report was approved.
March’s report shows receipt of the money from the City of Richmond. It also reflects $2460.00 income from the membership drive. Barb stated that things are looking food for 2008. Stephanie Strait moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the March Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John Dalton reported that the live primary election returns show was a success. The show featured a round-table discussion with many people just stopping by to be on the air. The show was also unusually long.
Earlham, IU East and Ivy Tech recently had their graduations. All were shown live on WCTV and the staff crewed IU East and Ivy Tech’s ceremonies.
We are almost finished working on a grant with Communities in Schools. John Schuerman is also working on some academic excellence spots for IUE.
Our Continuing Studies classes did not get enough enrollment to hold the classes.
John is planning our annual summer picnic in August and will again offer a free Boot Camp.
John Dalton will attend a meeting tomorrow, May 14th, at the Indianapolis City Hall with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (IOUCC).
John added more information to his Executive Summary of the City of Richmond’s meeting with Comcast on April 11th.We continue to be on high alert with these issues.
Wayne County has asked WCTV to come and present next year’s budget request. Both County and City governments are predicting cuts in their budgets because of property tax relief. We can look to 2009 and 2010 to see the full effects of these budget cuts.

New Business
Mark Linderman offered additional thoughts on the budget issue and suggested a board retreat in late summer or early fall.
The election of two new members of the executive board took place. For Vice-President, Ed Hoffman moved, with Sharon Palmer giving the second, that Stephanie Strait be named Vice-President. The motion was unanimously carried. For Secretary, Ed Hoffman moved, with Waketha Downs giving the second, that Sharon Palmer be named Secretary. The motion unanimously passed.

Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked the new executive board members and the new board members.

Adjournment - 11:35 a.m.

March 2008 Board Minutes

2008-05-14T11:01:00.000-04:00

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by Vice President Willard Brown.
As there was not a quorum, Brown presided over an informational meeting.

Present: Willard Brown, Ed Hoffman, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price, Barb Orbik, and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton and John Schuerman.

Approval of Minutes
Tabled until May meeting.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented information on the 2007 budget year. WCTV ended with approximately $27,000 in profit, raising 102% of operating income with 90% operating expenses.
Orbik presented the January 2008 monthly report.
Orbik recommended the board accept Webb and Associates as the organization’s new auditor.
These votes were tabled.

Director’s Report
Dalton presented info on the annual membership drive conducted in February. The first responses are coming in. Our current mailing list has grown to over 600.
Dalton reported on the Channel 21 Lottery, held February 11. The Channel 21 schedule is nearly full again this time.
Dalton discussed the upcoming meeting with Comcast in Indianapolis, and gave an update on an Alliance for Community Media meeting in Cincinnati he presented at February 22.
Dalton presented potential new board members for the Annual Meeting.
Dalton stated that WCTV’s first live sports broadcast of the IU East Homecoming game was very successful in IUE’s eyes, and they are eager to do more.
Dalton reported that WCTV received a $1,000 grant to produce PSAs for Communities in Schools and 21st Century Scholars as part of a Wayne County Foundation impact grant.

Old Business
Dalton discussed purchasing software upgrades for the production computers to make them more compatible with the new video file server.

New Business
Dalton proposed conducting the Annual Meeting in conjunction with the actual 20th Anniversary of WCTV on Monday, April 7. This vote was tabled.

Adjournment - 11:45 a.m.

January 2008 Board Minutes

2008-05-14T10:28:00.001-04:00

As inclement weather canceled February, and there was a lack of quorum in March, the January minutes were voted on in May.

Call to Order - 11:05 a.m. by President Mark Linderman.

Present: Willard Brown, Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Eric Marsh, Sharon Palmer, Jeff Plasterer, Kim Poinsett, Larry Price, Barb Orbik, and Stephanie Strait.
Staff: John Dalton, John Schuerman, Nick Poling and Diane Lucas.
Guest: Chris Hardie.

Approval of Minutes
Ed Hoffman moved, with Willard Brown giving the second, that the Board unanimously accepts the minutes of December 11, 2007. Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report
Barb Orbik presented the Treasurer’s Report. Barb noted that the franchise payment did not arrive in November as it had in the past; therefore it is reflected in the December report. Barb pointed out the $1183.00 brought in by the Auction.
Jeff Plasterer moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved.

Director’s Report
John considers the Auction to be complete with $2,942.00 raised. There is still over $300.00 of unclaimed items that John is talking to the accountants about what to do with.
John reported that the live call-in Santa Show was a success. There were over 45 calls taken during the one-hour show, which also featured about a half-dozen children in the studio.
In March, WCTV will again offer workshops through the Continuing Studies department of IU East. Last year WCTV made about $570.00 with these classes. John also plans to offer the free workshops again in the summer.
The IU East Homecoming game on January 26th at the Tiernan Center will have live coverage from WCTV.
On January 17th the Telecommunications Council will meet. John plans to attend and address the status of the live system with the cable provider as well as report on the regional access center meeting he attended.
John noted that 8 of our 15 board members will have their terms expire this year.
The Wayne County Foundation was awarded an Impact Grant with WCTV participating.
Membership Scholarships were discussed with John offering candidates for scholarships this year. Daryl Green moved, with Ed Hoffman giving the second, and the two scholarships were unanimously approved.

Old Business
For the 20th Anniversary of WCTV, there will be new station IDs, the Viewfinder Video Magazine, and some special “By Request” shows. Daryl Green noted that this might be a good time to educate the public about just what WCTV is.

Good of the Order
John Dalton thanked Chris Hardie for his attendance at the meeting.

Adjournment - 11:50 a.m.

Cameraman-Eye View

2008-05-09T22:40:00.002-04:00

Volunteer Barry Barker snapped this cameraman-eye view of our live Primary Election Returns from behind his tripod.

Live Primary Returns

2008-05-09T22:23:00.002-04:00

This is Ball State student Jason Ashmawi, our summer intern. Finally somebody else tall enough to get those high-angle shots.

Camera #3

2008-05-09T22:15:00.002-04:00

Barry Barker snapped this shot of board member Billy Porch manning a camera in the early hours of the broadcast.

Live Primary Returns #2

2008-05-09T21:47:00.002-04:00

Later ironman Ed Hoffman filled in for Billy Porch. We had our All-Star camera line-up, with former Volunteers of the Year Ed, Billy, and Barry all on the job.

Live Primary Returns Roundtable

2008-05-09T21:29:00.000-04:00

A nice shot by Barry Barker of our live Primary Returns set, on the staircase landing at the Wayne County Annex. John Schuerman dreamed this up, and I didn't know how good it would look until I saw the broadcast. Thanks to Karen Chasteen, Joe Kaiser, Phil Quinn, and Kelley Cruse, who anchored down almost three hours of live returns.

20th Anniversary

2008-04-08T21:40:00.000-04:00

As promised, another 20th Anniversary cake.

20th Anniversary #2

2008-04-08T21:32:00.001-04:00

The assembled membership looks over the minutes of last year's Annual Meeting.

20th Anniversary #3

2008-04-08T21:24:00.001-04:00

Board President Mark Linderman and I preside over the festivities.

20th Anniversary Awards and Recognitions

2008-04-08T10:55:00.000-04:00

Thanks to all who attended last night’s 20th Anniversary Celebration. We recognized more than 50 volunteers as well as current and previous staff and board members.

I wanted to share with you some of our 2007 program recognitions.

Channel 11 Producer of the Year: Sharon Palmer for “City Connections.”

Channel 20 Producer of the Year: Wes Miller for Earlham College programs.

Channel 21 Producer of the Year: Keith Van Tilburg and Al Johnson for “Rightly Dividing.”

2007 Volunteers of the Year: A.J. Alexander and Caleb Walters.

The 2007 Program of the Year selection was again open for public voting. This year’s winners were Ray and Bonnie Slick for “Proclaim Liberty.”

As part of a brief business meeting, new board members were added and several terms renewed.

Renewing terms were Eric Marsh, Barb Orbik, Jeff Plasterer, and Stephanie Strait.

New board members are Waketha Downs, Robin Henry, Valerie Shaffer, and Rob Zinkan.

They will join Daryl Greene, Ed Hoffman, Mark Linderman, Sharon Palmer, Billy Porch, Larry Price, and Phil Quinn on WCTV’s 2008-2009 Board of Directors.

2007 Annual Meeting Minutes

2008-04-07T19:46:00.001-04:00

Call to Order:
President Kim Poinsett called the Annual Meeting of the membership of WCTV to order at 4:05 p.m.
Poinsett introduced the current Board Members and acknowledged Kenneth Paust, who left the board.
Poinsett also introduced the WCTV staff, recognized part-time and interim staff, and interns.
Fifteen Production Partners were recognized and twenty-six Business Partners were acknowledged and thanked.

Present:
The list of those in attendance is attached. (Attachment A)

Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the previous Annual Meeting were distributed. Ed Hoffman moved to accept the minutes with Dave Burns giving the second. The minutes were unanimously approved.

Financial Report:
Treasurer Jeff Plasterer presented the financial report ending December 31, 2006. The income was $238,463.42, operating expenses were $216,923.85, with a total net income of $21,539.57. Plasterer reported that WCTV ended the year in better shape financially than the previous year.
Jeff Plasterer moved to accept the report with Sharon Palmer giving the second. The financial report was unanimously approved

Director’s Report:
Station Director John Dalton shared WCTV statistics, including an average of more than 75 programs a week adding up to more than 16 hours a day across the three channels; and airing more than 100 original series from more than 45 local producers in 2006.
Dalton also shared updates on the board, personal, and community mandates given to him upon his arrival a year ago.
Dalton spoke about this year’s plans, including exploring more technology trends and outcomes, and pursuing corporate work to grow additional revenue streams. But Dalton stated that following state and federal franchising legislation, and working with our current and any potential future cable companies, would be paramount.

When Dalton asked for questions from the floor, Ralph Wynn stated that he hoped WCTV would look at the personnel requirements for hiring. Wynn urged all to remember what public access means, especially to under-represented populations.
Jerome Mahaffey and James Patterson also spoke from the audience to ask WCTV to look at personnel requirements.

Old Business:
Nominees for new Board Members were introduced by Mark Linderman. Nominees are:
Daryl Greene (renewal), 3 year term
Eric Marsh (renewal), 1 year term
Jeff Plasterer (renewal), 1 year term
Stephanie Strait (renewal), 1 year term

James Patterson moved to accept the slate of nominees, with Ed Hoffman giving the second. The nominees were unanimously approved.

New Business:
Annual Awards:
John Dalton presented certificates to 45 volunteers. He recognized former award winners in the audience before announcing the following awards:

Channel 11 Producer of the Year – Stephanie Hays-Mussoni (accepted by Harry Phillips), for “Environmentally Speaking”

Channel 20 Producer of the Year – Tim Scales, for “In Your Business”

Channel 21 Producer of the Year – Jim and Cathy Hill, for “Midwest Jamboree”

2006 Volunteer of the Year – Jonathan Crawford and Christina Vaughn

2006 Program of the Year – WHON Kicks 96 News

Meeting Adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Refreshments Provided.

(Attachment A)

Whitewater Community Television
2006 Annual Meeting
Tuesday, March 27, 2007

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE NON-MEMBER ATTENDANCE

Willard Brown Dara Chamberlain
Dave Burns Kate Eliason
Patricia DeSonie Annalisa Gross
Waketha Downs Johnny Hou
Chris Hardie Harry Phillips
Cathy Hill Megan Scales
Carolyn Hoffman Shirley Turley
Ed Hoffman Cynthia Vaughn
Mark Linderman Caleb Walters
Jerome Mahaffey
Barb Mayberry
Sharon Palmer
Jeff Plasterer
Kim Poinsett
Tim Scales
Bonnie Slick
Ray Slick
Stephanie Strait
Ralph Wynn

STAFF IN ATTENDANCE

John Dalton
John Schuerman
Nick Poling
Diane Lucas

Upcoming WCTV Events

2008-04-04T10:50:00.001-04:00

Just a reminder that WCTV’s 20th Anniversary celebration will be held Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the WCTV studio in Hayes Hall on the IU East campus. We will have a brief business meeting, then share recognitions and awards before offering a facilities tour. Refreshments will be served.

Also, on Sunday April 6 Channel 20 will be offering a slate of special programming to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Richmond explosion. Please check the local listings, or the WCTV website (www.wctv.info), for the full schedule.

WCTV Program of the Year Reminder!

2008-03-28T10:32:00.001-04:00

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.

20th Anniversary Celebration!

2008-03-21T16:33:00.001-04:00

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.

WCTV Bootcamp!

2008-03-17T17:16:00.000-04:00

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.

Our 20th Anniversary Membership Drive

2008-02-25T17:22:00.000-05:00

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.

February Board Meeting

2008-02-12T21:25:00.001-05:00

Today's board meeting was canceled due to inclement weather, and lack of quorum. Approved minutes will be posted next month.

Channel 21 Lottery Results!

2008-02-11T16:51:00.000-05:00

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.

20 Sweet Years

2008-02-11T15:16:00.000-05:00

The first of what will hopefully be many 20th Anniversary cakes.

WCTV Channel 21 Lottery

2008-02-11T15:07:00.000-05:00

What is a WCTV event without me lurking around the cake?

Post-Lottery Refreshments

2008-02-11T14:59:00.000-05:00

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.

Hoops Action

2008-01-26T19:29:00.000-05:00

John Schuerman surveys the shootaround from our broadcast perch before the IU East Homecoming game, broadcast live on WCTV Saturday.

Hoops Action #2

2008-01-26T19:24:00.000-05:00

Rebeckah Snoddy squares up a shot at the opening of the live IUE Homecoming basketball game.

Hoops Action #3

2008-01-26T19:03:00.000-05:00

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 #4

2008-01-26T18:55:00.000-05:00

Nick Poling manned a floor cam throughout.

Hoops Action #5

2008-01-26T18:47:00.000-05:00

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

2008-01-26T18:33:00.000-05:00

IU East Sports Information Director Nathan Marley gives updates to our on-air talent, Caleb Walters and A.J. Alexander.

Hoops Action #7

2008-01-26T18:14:00.000-05:00

John Schuerman snuck away from running audio for a moment to snap this shot of our perch above the Tiernan Center floor.

Hoops Action #8

2008-01-26T18:07:00.000-05:00

IU East Chancellor Nasser Paydar stopped in to talk to us at halftime.

IU East Homecoming Game Live!

2008-01-25T09:36:00.001-05:00

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/.

Channel 21 Program Lottery

2008-01-18T17:07:00.000-05:00

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.

December 2007 Board Minutes

2008-01-09T16:49:00.000-05:00

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.

Santa Claus on WCTV!

2007-12-28T15:04:00.000-05:00

A screen capture of Santa and I taking live calls from more than 45 Wayne County children on December 18th. It was a fun night, and thanks to everyone who phoned in.

Checking It Twice

2007-12-28T15:01:00.000-05:00

A lucky Wayne County girl gets to talk to Santa live on WCTV Tuesday December 18th. With the kids in the studio and those on the phone, we got more than 50 wish lists from local kids.