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The Democracy Gone Wild Enviro Show on VFR (January 31, 2012) Podcast

Enviro Show — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:31:31 +0000

Enviro Show interview with Iain Couzin of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University who calls in to talk about what democracy looks like for the rest of us.

PROGRAMMER RE-APPLICATION PROCESS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tony Shannon — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:11:09 +0000

PROGRAMMER RE-APPLICATION PROCESS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: I am a current programmer but I have not as yet reapplied. Is it too late?

A: It is not too late. The last date you can apply is October 5^th [the last programming meeting before implementation of new schedule].

Q: What if I have not fulfilled my volunteer work hours? Though you are now trying to set things straight, you may have up to 14 hours to fulfill your requirements for the year. Don’t worry, there is still time to catch up. Work days are now scheduled for every first Sunday of the month, and there are other significant ongoing projects at the station. Fundraising work is always needed. Contact the fundraising committee at: fundraising@valleyfreeradio.org, or the board of directors at board@valleyfreeradio.org.

Q: What if I haven’t met my meeting attendance requirements?

A: There are still two months to attend the many meetings at VFR, including the following:

Programming Committee: 1^st Monday of the month, 7:00 PM at station

Board of Directors: 1^st Weds of each month, 7:00 PM at MEF Community Room, Masonic Street, Northampton.

General Membership Meeting: 3^rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 PM at MEF.

Fundraising: the schedule varies; please contact the committee at fundraising@valleyfreeradio.org.

Collective Meetings: please contact your liaison for detail of upcoming collective meetings.

Q: I am a programmer, and I have completed my work hours, attended meetings and paid dues. What do I need to do?

Make sure all hours are entered in online form for volunteer hours. [go to “popular” heading on website, and choose programmer resources; then select “programmer off-air volunteer hours reporting form”]
Make sure all meetings attended are logged on website [go to same as above “popular” and select “VFR meetings attended form”]
Fill out the online reapplication [go to “Popular”, programmer resources, and select “Valley Free Radio Reapplication Proposal Form”]

Q: What if the work I have done is cleaning before or after my show?

A: Sorry, but this is not accredited work. Cleaning is now reserved for Work Sundays

[first Sunday of every month]

Q: What if I lose my show because I haven’t performed my responsibilities? Can I get my show back?

A: Yes, once you have fulfilled the volunteer hours and meeting requirements of the previous year, you may resubmit your application. The Programming Committee WILL NOT hold spots for programmers, but will do their best to schedule your show in the time slots available at the time of reapplication.

Q: How are these decisions made in the organization?

A: The overall policy was approved at the board and general membership levels. Decisions about individual shows will be made first by the programming committee and then the board of directors. Approval of both bodies is required for continuation of a program. Once a show has been approved by both of these bodies, the program is assigned a slot by the Programming Committee. All meetings of these committees are open to the public.

VFR Board Meeting Agenda 2.6.08

Bill Baue — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:26:37 +0000

Friends Meetinghouse, Room 3
43 Center Street, Northampton
Wednesday 7-9 pm

AGENDA

-Financial report
-Fundraising update
-Operations Committee progress
-Programming Committee progress
-Revised website policies
-Changing the studio door key & report on lockbox combo change
-Board member attendence
-Transitioning to the new Democracy Now! time
-Show recorder
-Lawsuit update

General Membership Meeting Agenda 1.16.08

Bill Baue — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:39:39 +0000

MEF 60 Masonic St. Northampton
7-9 pm

-Easthampton Cable Access and the FCC
-Update on recorder collections
-Update on online schedule progress
-Further Discussion on Responsibilities and Privileges

VFR Board Meeting Agenda 1.9.08

Bill Baue — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:34:03 +0000

Friends Meetinghouse Social Room
43 Center St. Northampton
7-9 pm. Wednesday

-Operations committee: powers/spending authority, definition & mandate.
-Financial report
-Grantwriting workshop
-More website support
-Recorder update
-Privileges and responsibilities
-board retreat

Friday, January 4, 2008 – Independent Muse & Catie Curtis

Annalise — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:12:38 +0000

Join Mary Wheelan on Friday, January 4, 2008 on Independent Muse. Catie Curtis will be her studio guest at 3:00pm.

Arts & Culture Collective At-A-Glance

Annalise — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:10:04 +0000

Check out the linked file for Arts and Culture Collective/Programmer information! To find out more about this collective, contact annalise fonza at fireinbones@hotmail.com.

VFR General Membership Meeting Minutes 12.19.07

Bill Baue — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:36:36 +0000

7-9 pm MEF

In Attendance: Fidel Hidalgo, Matt Dineen, Tony Shannon, Bob Gardner, Mo Ringey, Dana Prescott, Bill Weye, Nick Curley, Bushi Harvey, Michelle LeBlanc, Arjuna Greist, Ed Russell, Joshua Vrysen, Derek Goodwin, Paolo Mastrangelo, Glen Ayers, Don Ogden, Voice of Reason/Katherine, Mary Serreze, Bob Gutowski

Matt Dineen facilitating

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Matt Dineen made an announcement about the enviro show being listed in the valley advocate’s horns and halos of 2007 (as a halo).

1.) AUTOMATION COMPUTER UPDATE
The automation software needs to be updated. The cost is 49$. Tony Shannon will verify the cost. It was approved as an expense.

2.) REPORT BACK FROM COLLECTIVE MEETINGS

Education/Social Issues: Derek Goodwin and Katherine will be acting liaisons through January meeting. Non attendees will be contacted in an effort to find replacement liaisons from thereafter. Derek will set up a google group for the collective.

Music Collective: Liaisons are Eddie Kennedy & Nick Curley. Community outreach was discussed at their collective meeting.

Arts and Culture: Liaisons are Anneliese Fouza and Mary Wheelen. Alan Vogel proposed a new show to be called Storytown.

News and Politics: Paolo Matrangelo and David Packman (volunteered in his absence) will be liaisons.

3.) RECORDER
People are having a lot of trouble using the current recorder. Tony Shannon proposed the purchase of the *Marantz PMD560*, http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PMD560/print/
The Marantz records directly to a flash card thus eliminating costly CDs. It also means that 2 hours shows will now be able to be recorded onto a single device. The cost is $499.99. The cost was approved with members being asked to donate toward the purchase on a sliding scale and the purchyase being made once funds are collected. Tony Shannon agreed to collect funds, In the interim we will borrow Richardâ€™s CD recorder.

4.) STREAMING
Bill Weye reports that the current streaming situation is unstable and likely to cause more problems in the future. It is suggested that there be a meeting of the Tech Group, reporting back at the next meeting.

5.) OPERATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Operations Committee will be holding meetings via internet conference call and will include people from key areas like Tech, Web, Volunteer Coordination and Studio Management. Contact for Op Com will be via vfroperations@gmail.com.

6.) PLEDGE OF SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE COORDINATORS
Bill suggested a statement of support empowering the coordinators for all that needs to be done to follow the spirit and the word of the bylaws to show support in the event that they make unpopular decisions.

7.) RESPONSIBILITY & PRIVILEDGE
Item added by Ed Russell to explore whether we can successfully make a linkage between responsibility and priviledge for necessary momentum to continue. It was discussed whether program time slots can be linked to fulfilling tasks at the station. Arjuna Greist suggested making a chart for people to fill in showing their contributions. Mary Serreze suggested allowing cash donations in lieu of volunteer hours such as membership dues function at other stations. It was decided that the Operations and programming committees work together to devise a system for sign up and tracking of contributions in the form of tasks and hours.

NEXT BOARD MEETING IS TBA.

VFR General Membership Meeting Agenda 12.19.07

Bill Baue — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:42:43 +0000

Wednesday
MEF 7-9 pm

AGENDA

-Report back from collective meetings
-Recorder
-Streaming
-Operations Committee update
-Pledge of support for Programming Coordinators

VFR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES 11.29.07

Bill Baue — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:56:40 +0000

7-9 pm MEF
In Attendance: Fidel Hidalgo, Matt Dineen, Tony Shannon, Bob Gardner, Mo Ringey, John Prettyman, Megha Arraj, Dana Prescott, Bill Weye, Shawn Smith, Tom Erwin, Nick Curley, Lundy Bancroft, Lena- Eckert-Erdheim, Sara, Aboulakia, Eddie Kennedy, Linda Kennedy, Mary Wheelan, Annalise Fonza, Bushi Harvey, Michelle LeBlanc, Arjuna Greist, Ed Russell, Joshua Vrysen

Lundy Bancroft facilitating

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fundraising discussion event to be December 8th 10am at MEF. Expert on Fundraising to speak

Open House, Sunday 10-1 at the station. Training/Orientation for new people & volunteers

1.) FUNDRAISING UPDATE: Pledge Drive Reflections

Over $1,000 was raised during pledge drive. Funds still coming in from bulk mailing in October. Over $2,000 from internal mailing list.

Checking acct at close to $10,000.

Website is currently set up for people to donate online. Totals to come from Tony Shannon. Discussion about promoting the station as well as individual shows.

2.) LAWSUIT UPDATE:

Dec 19-21 Depositions of individual defendants.
Dec 31, 2007 Discovery completed.
Jan 31 & Feb 28: Summary Judgement Motion (where we petition to have case thrown out)
Pre-trial conference: 3/27/2008
No trial date has been set.
Legal fees are under $2000.00
Attorney Morneau is essentially working pro-bono.
3.) SCHEDULE UPDATE:

Programming committee created a chart and is trying to fill in slots.

4.) COLLECTIVE REFORMATION

collectives will be:

Education/Social Issues

Music

Arts and Culture

News and Politics

The collectives will meet and assign/vote on liaisons by December 19

A vote was taken in favor of the Programming Committee having two coordinators: Megha Arraj and Josh Vrysen

Responsibilities will include:

Booking rooms for scheduling meetings

Training and Scheduling

Coordinating with liaisons

Assist new members in finding an appropriate collective

Minutes notes

Term to equal one year.

5.) PROPOSAL OF FORMATION OF OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Will coordinate with Studio Managers and ideally will have two coordinators/liaisons

Michelle suggested a board member contact the studio managers to discuss how they can be helped by an Operations Committee.

Tony will post past Operations Committee notes for review.

The Board will formulate a plan based on input from this meeting.

Bob Gardner and Tony Shannon volunteered for Operations Committee.

6.) FACT FINDING FROM OTHER STATIONS

Matt Dineen volunteered to contact other stations and do a presentation at next board meeting. New definition of programming/membership to come from Lundy Bancroft after discussion with board.

7.) REVISIONS TO MISSION STATEMENT

Revised mission statement approved and updated on website to remove affiliation with MEF’s mission.

NEXT MEETINGS

Wednesday, December 5th, Board meeting at MEF

Thursday, December 6th â€“ Programming Committee meeting at station

Wednesday, December 19th, General Membership Meeting at MEF.

Board Meeting Agenda 12.5.07

Bill Baue — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:46:49 +0000

Media Education Foundation
7 pm

- Operations Committee
- Keys

VFR General Membership Meeting Agenda 10.17.07

Bill Baue — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:03:10 +0000

Media Education Foundation
7pm

-Election
-Approval of new website/mission statement
-Underwriting
-On-air pledge drive sign-up
-Collective Reformation

VFR Board Meeting Minutes 10.3.07

Bill Baue — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:57:32 +0000

MEF 7-8:15pm

In attendance: Bob Gardner, John Prettman, Dana Prescott, Bob Gutowski, Mary Wheelan, Michelle LeBlanc, Scott Lahteine, Matt Dineen (took the minutes), Tony Shannon (facillitated)

1.) Board Election
-The election will be held at this month’s GM (10/17). There are currently 4 open spots that need to be filled. The nominations committee is comprised of Bill Weye, Bob Gardner, and Mary Wheelan. All members are encouraged to assist with the effort of nominating potential candidates. Bios should be e-mailed to Bill Weye: billhector@gmail.com by 10/14 to be posted on the website.

2.) Fundraising Updates
-We raised $25 at the Farmers Market this past Saturday and $40 at the “Passions and Survival” film event. Tony S. and others are working on a mass mailing to past VFR supporters. This will happen the third week of October to promote our next on-air pledge drive from 10/22 to 10/28. Volunteers are needed to help with the pledge drive and can sign up at the GM meeting for shifts. A series of Halloween-themed house parties will take place on Saturday 10/27 to raise money for the station. Contact Matt Dineen if you are interested in hosting a party: passionsandsurvival@gmail.com There was also discussion of applying for grants both for fundraising and to fund a weekend-long anti-racist training for board members in November which Bob Gardner is writing. Underwriting is still in the works and contracts are currently being written for worker-owned businesses that wish to underwrite syndicated programs. *The next Fundraising Committee meeting will take place this Sunday 10/7 at Cafe Evolution on Maple st. in Florence at 11:00 am.*

3.) ATM/Online Access for Checking Account
-When the board elects a new treasurer at November’s meeting we will name an admininstrator to access the checking account online and also enable ATM deposits at any time.

4.) License Transfer
-Our license still needs to be transferred upon the wishes of MEF.

5.) New Website
-New website is up and ready and has been met with positive feedback. It will be voted on at this month’s GM along with a revised mission statement that appears on the homepage, which will be distributed before that meeting.

6.) Mics and Headphones
-The over $600 that was raised from the mic tax will be used to purchase new equipment.

7.) GM Agenda
-Election
-Approval of new website/mission statement
-Underwriting
-On-air pledge drive sign-up
-Collective Reformation

VFR Board Meeting Agenda 10.3.07

Bill Baue — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:53:21 +0000

MEF Community Room, 60 Masonic St. Northampton
7:00-9:00 pm

AGENDA

-October Election/Nomination Committee
-Approval of online, debit, and appointment of cardholder administrator
-Fundraising updates/October Pledge Drive
-Application for mini-grants to haymarket for Peoples Institute attendance
-purchase of new mic and headphone for MCR
-License Transfer update

VFR General Membership Meeting Agenda 9.19.07

Bill Baue — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:03:31 +0000

Wednesday September 19, 2007
MEF 60 Masonic St. Northampton
7-9 pm

AGENDA

-Announcements
-Choose Nomination Committee for October Board Election
-Streaming/Website Update
-Fundraising Updates
-Schedule/Restructuring Proposal

VFR Page on MySpace

Bill Baue — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:35:32 +0000

http://www.myspace.com/valleyfreeradio

Thanks to Tony Shannon for setting this up!

General Membership Meeting Agenda 7.18.07

Bill Baue — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:13:36 +0000

7pm
Media Education Foundation

Agenda

Announcements
Report back from grassroots radio and allied meeting conference, US
Social Forum
Birthday celebration planning (August)
September events week planning (September)
Recommendations for scheduling subcommittee
Underwriting
Volunteer coordination

Board of Directors Meeting 6.6.07 Agenda

Bill Baue — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:40:07 +0000

7-9pm Media Education Foundation
60 Masonic St., Northampton

AGENDA
Announcements
Legal affairs updates

-Organizing the publicity for the June 10th fundraising meeting
-Sut Jhally/MEF/transfer of license
-Signers on new checking account
-Mini financial report
-Spending for publicity committee
-Executive Committee: Legal & financial
-New program schedule
-Streaming
-Restructuring suggestions

General Membership Meeting Minutes 5.16.07

Bill Baue — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:26:38 +0000

Media Education Foundation
60 Masonic St., Northampton, MA
7-9pm

Facilitators: Michelle LeBlanc and Jane Braaten
Minutes taken by Chris Tinson
Attendance: Jane Braaten (BM), Anthony D. Shannon (BM), Michelle LeBlanc (BM), Ed Russell, Bob Gardner, Dana Prescott, Nick Curley, Kristen Lipoli, Jordan Burgis, Steve Cutting, Tony Udell (BM), Chris Tinson (BM), Will Hall, Megha Macdonald (BM=Board Member)

AGENDA & MINUTES
Announcements: DJ Training/Open House on Sunday, June 3rd 10am to 1pm at the station; Grassroots Radio Conference in Lowell, MA also convening, June 21-24, 2007, cost per person: $85/weekend; 6/13 is the next programming meeting.

Lawsuit Update: Jane B. gave a brief update of the status of the lawsuit. (See Board Meeting Minutes 5.2.07).

1. FINANCIAL UPDATE AND RE-FORMING OF FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
Bob Gardner reported on VFRs financial standing. Discussed the need to find ways to build the revenue stream; possibility of Underwriting of at least our syndicated programs such as Democracy Now; other suggestions included seeking grant writers, increased publicity and community outreach, on-air fund-drive for two-weeks (Approx. $5,500 raised in the last on-air drive); serious attention is needed.

Decision: Consensus supported the following:
A) Pursuing idea of a Two-year VFR Anniversary outdoor concert to coincide with a two-week long fund drive that would seek new members as well as raise funds.
B) VFR Tabling during the Farmers Market in Northampton
C) Seeking out environmentally responsible, progressive businesses in the area to underwrite a couple of shows. Tony Udell will continue to investigate specifics of this process and report to board.

Steve Cutting, Michelle LeBlanc and Jane Braaten signed up for fundraising event planning.

2. MIC ASSESSMENT (MIC RECOVERY FEE/TAX)
Decision: Send drafted letter out to programmers and members, post letter in the station, print hard copies for those unconnected to the internet, post at the website home page. Letter to include names of programs that have paid the recovery fee thus far.

3. VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
Volunteer sign-up on the doors at the station; Chris Tinson will check in with Eric Nash and Lundy Bancroft to check status of the coordination/dissemination of tasks and report to Board. Communication and coordination still requires consistent attention. Also see fundraising section. Board and General Membership to collaborate to determine best method for strengthening volunteer accountability.

4. SECURITY (KEY CODES/STUDIO MANAGER CHECKLIST)
Ed Russell has looked into the possibility of inserting a key code system at the front of the building to increase security. Other proposed solutions include key deposit for the production studio.

Decision: Members agreed to allow Ed Russell to continue to research and compare costs/different possibilities. GM agreed to a $100 cap on spending for new door locks for the production studio; this cap excludes the cost(s) for multiple copies of studio keys. Ed Russell will also continue to work with Eric Nash to compose a Studio Manager equipment checklist as a step toward improving station security.

5. VFR & MEF
We are currently investigating the possibility of a license transfer, establishing separate bank account and other procedures towards the separation of the two entities; VFR has 501(c)3 status which allows donors to receive tax-deductions on any donations; board currently researching license transference process and procedures in accordance with FCC regulations.

Decision: VFR to establish a separate bank account; board will continue to manage the process of separation.

Meeting adjourned at 9:01pm

Midweek Politics with David Pakman – 05.16.2007

David Pakman — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:19:16 +0000

This Week’s Show:

May 16, 2007

Produced by:
David Pakman, WXOJ, Northampton, MA
Louis Motamedi, WXOJ, Northampton, MA

Total Running Time: 57:40

This Week’s Topics:

–Discussion and analysis of the Fox News Republican presidential debate, including Ron Paul and Rudy Giuliani on the root causes of terrorism, unsurprising leading questions about the war for Ron Paul, and bizarre answers by some candidates when it comes to Guantanamo.

–Sean Hannity and Ron Paul’s confrontation after the debate.

–Congresswoman Linda Sanchez questions Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez about the recent firings, and he seems confused in his answers.

–Senator Chuck Hagel is clearly not happy with the Republican Party, and he explains why, in addition to whether or not he might run for president in 2008.

–Yet another comparison to the Nazi’s, this time of a Jewish Congressman.

–Some Republicans have defected to the Barack Obama camp.

–Mitt Romney’s promotional materials include flyers referring to his good looks.

–Some audience members at a Barack Obama speech were caught sleeping.

–Mitt Romney makes some bizarre comments about African-Americans when asked about whether Mormons would be good in the White House.

–Jerry Falwell’s death.

–A few more items…

Links:
Lower-bandwidth MP3: http://www.midweekpolitics.com/shows/midweek_politics-2007-05-16-low.mp3
Show Website: http://www.midweekpolitics.com

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