General Membership Meeting Minutes 12.17.08
PRESENT: Linda Kennedy, Eddie Kennedy, Shawn Smith, Matt Dineen, David Beyer, Nina Ashanti, Andy Sewell, Bob Gutowski, Dana Prescott, Tony Shannon, Eric Nash, Diana Coryat
Archive for December 2008
A Baha’i Perspective 12.27.2008
Warren Odess-Gillett interviews Donna Kime Jeffers. Donna started singing professionally when she was 16, starting with Ray Anthony and other bands. After touring with these bands, Donna got the opportunity to debut the Doublemint Gum jingle. Donna returned to working with a band making a couple of albums for the Command label.
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Midweek Politics with David Pakman – 12.24.2008
This Week on Midweek Politics with David Pakman
December 24th, 2008
Produced by:
David Pakman, WXOJ, Northampton, MA
Louis Motamedi, WXOJ, Northampton, MA
Total Running Time: 56:44
This Week’s Topics:
–British science fiction author Richard K. Morgan joins us to talk about the ideas and politics in his book, and he also discusses the election of Barack Obama and a bunch of other stuff.
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Board Nominee Bios
Diana Coryat
I am passionate about community media, and have over two decades of
experience working in the field. With a BFA from New York University’s
Tisch School of the Arts, and an MA in Communication from the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, I began my media career as a documentary filmmaker
and television producer. In 1991, I founded Global Action Project, an
internationally recognized social justice media organization. I have
designed and facilitated media programs, workshops and screenings for youth
and adults nationally and internationally.
experience working in the field. With a BFA from New York University’s
Tisch School of the Arts, and an MA in Communication from the University of
Massachusetts at Amherst, I began my media career as a documentary filmmaker
and television producer. In 1991, I founded Global Action Project, an
internationally recognized social justice media organization. I have
designed and facilitated media programs, workshops and screenings for youth
and adults nationally and internationally.
Last year, I spent 6 months in Colombia. I taught a course called “Community
Media in the Americas” and engaged in exchanges with community media groups
across the country. It was amazing to see the vibrancy of local radio in another context.
I have been living in the Valley part-time since 2000, and will become a
full-time resident in December 2008. I’m anxious to continue to work with
community media in the area. Though I have much more experience in video,
I’m a long time supporter of community radio. I was once a guest on VFR,
and brought my young people from New York to participate in the program. It
was a great exerience.
I have been living in the Valley part-time since 2000, and will become a
full-time resident in December 2008. I’m anxious to continue to work with
community media in the area. Though I have much more experience in video,
I’m a long time supporter of community radio. I was once a guest on VFR,
and brought my young people from New York to participate in the program. It
was a great exerience.
What I would bring to the Board – Board experience – having served on G.A.P.’s Board
since its inception, a global perspective on media and progressive politics, experience
with organizational development, fundraising and outreach, and years as a media educator.
I am interested in making media accessible to young people and other groups/perspectives
that are invisible in mainstream media, such as immigrants.
Thank you for considering my candidacy. Feel free to reach me if you have
questions ( diana_coryat [at] yahoo [dot] com ).
questions ( diana_coryat [at] yahoo [dot] com ).
Andy Sewell
Andy Sewell has been volunteering at VFR since his arrival in the valley. He has worked in both commercial and community radio, as well as an audio documentary producer, a sound designer for live theater and as a station manager for his college radio station. He has a strong passion for the mission of the station: broadcasting voices less heard. Since beginning with VFR, he has worked to revive the Technology Committee to address the technical health of the organization, the Promotions Committee, acted as local host for Tuesdays and as a Studio Manager.
andysewell [at] gmail [dot] com
A Baha’i Perspective 12.20.2008
Warren Odess-Gillett interviews Derek Cockshut. Derek grew up in Lancashire England. At about the age of 15, Derek started looking at other religions such as Buddhism, Zoroastrianism and Islam. He also ran into the Baha’i Faith at that time but didn’t seriously look into it until he returned from Cambridge where he had studied economics. Derek tells a funny story about his introduction to the Baha’i Faith.
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The Winter Solstice Enviro Show, 12/23, 6:30pm
Greetings Earthlings. We celebrate the Return of the Sun with Cassie and Winifred of Awentree in Easthampton. No, it’s not the manifestation of Bill O’Reilly’s “War against Christmas”, but hey, let’s talk about the Christian War against Pagans while we’re at it! Speaking of war, we’ll checkout that infamous warmonger Darth Cheney and his target practice dummy (btw, do not throw your shoes at the radio). As always, we’ll peek into The Enviro Show Echo Chamber for the news of the day and give you the Quote of the week, but first it’s time for……Revenge of the Critters! Santa attacked by bobcat in Jersey!
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General Membership Mtg Agenda 12.17.08 7pm
My apologies for not getting this posted on Wednesday when Eddie and Linda sent it. Bill
Media Education Foundation
7pm
Midweek Politics with David Pakman – 12.17.2008
This Week on Midweek Politics with David Pakman
December 17th, 2008
Produced by:
David Pakman, WXOJ, Northampton, MA
Louis Motamedi, WXOJ, Northampton, MA
Total Running Time: 52:30
This Week’s Topics:
–Alex Peterson and John Laux from Green Gateway on WHMP are in studio to talk about their radio show, recycling, sustainable product use, and more.
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VFR Board Vacancies
As noted in recent Board Meeting minutes, the Board must fill two vacancies as one member has resigned and another is relocating. If interested in running for the board please submit bios by next GM (as stated in minutes) by Wed December 17. Submit bios via e-mail to marywheelan@aol.com , ed@activeingredients.org, or stevec735@aol.net. If you prefer send via mail to the station noting attention Mary Wheelan, Steve Cutting or Ed Russell – Board Nominating Committee. If elected you would begin your term starting in January.Please note requirements of a Board member as listed on the VFR site include attending one Board Meeting each month. Help make 2009 a very good Happy VFR New Year!
Thank you very much. Board Nominating Committee
12.11.08–Programming committee mtg cancelled for tonight
because of weather conditions. Strong Oak
