Programming Committee Minutes: August 2006

August 11th, 2006 Posted by Annalise

Programming Committee Minutes: August 1, 2006

Attending: annalise fonza, Cathy Santosus, Joshua Vrysen, Mary Wheelan, Strong Oak, Bart Estes, Anthony Ratcliff, Naomi Valentin, MarlaBB

Check In/Note-taker: annalise volunteered to take notes and type minutes.

Announcements: The PC discussed funeral arrangements for Ed Charla.

Old Biz/Collective Biz:

  • War and Peace: changes forthcoming to the Wednesday programming, i.e., new DJs.; War and Peace may have the opportunity to broadcast Code Pink on Thursdays. Code Pink is hosted/produced at WBAI. Bill Estes will forward the info to PC, c/o annalise.
  • African American Affairs: Discussing the addition of 2 new djs to Soul Lounge programming. Curt-T is no longer with the collective.
  • Pueblos: Wishes to reduce time on Saturday to one hour (1-2P). Sent to SubCom (see annalise for the folder with SubCom requests).
  • Hip Hop Collective: Anthony and Chris have requested a scheduled time change. Info has been sent to the Subcommittee on Scheduling.
  • Butterfly Effect Collective: Arjuna Griest is stepping down as collective liaison. Mary Wheeler is considering a temporary term as collective liaison.
  • Free Form: anticipates a dj change at the end of the summer.
  • “Grain of your Voice,” hosted by Gwyneth Merner, is no longer on the air – Sat, 6-7P.

New Proposals:

  • Bill Childs has proposed time change for “Swimming with Sharks” from Thursday noon to Tuesday noon (to begin Aug. 24). If approved, it will bump syndicated programming (Drug Truth and Wings) running on Tuesday noon. Proposal change referred to the Syndication Committee.
  • Strong Oak, potential new dj presented a new proposal for Native American Programming. The new program is entitled “Sings in the Night.” This program would feature music and stories by Native American women and indigenous values. Strong Oak will sign up for training and meet with Naomi Valentin. Aqui Estamos is currently taking responsibility for broadcasting programming on Saturday, 7-8PM. This time slot is reserved for Native American programming.
  • Bob Gardner has proposed the establishment of a new Sports Collective. He would also like to reschedule the current soccer show (Mondays, 9:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.) to Sunday evenings. PC proposed that Education, Opinion and Advice would be the appropriate block. annalise will follow-up with Bob.
  • Youth Collective: Mike Griffin has joined the Youth Collective – every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 4PM (”Love, Hate and the Space In-Between.”).

Special Programming:

  • Cathy suggested reviewing web info for Open Source Radio
  • annalise to follow up with Alex

Subcommittee on Scheduling and Collective Formation:

  • The SubCom needs 11 members to be fully operational. Only four have responded in the affirmative.
  • The PC will send email to liaisons to inventory their collectives: providing the most up-to-date info. It was suggested that liaisons indicate any interest in being nominated and/or being elected to the Subcommittee on Scheduling.
  • annalise suggested that the SubCom meet once a year instead of every six months (will require a program policy change).
  • Anthony suggested that an annual SubCom could meet ad hoc if necessary.
  • MarlaBB suggested that liaisons make recommendations for new block liaisons.

Other:

  • Bart Estes requested a copy of Program Policies and/or other pertinent VFR documents. annalise will follow-up.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 @ 7PM – 60 Masonic Street, Media Education Foundation (behind Woodstar Café)

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