WBCR-LP 97.7FM, Great Barrington Community Radio

Minutes August 25, 2010

Minutes
WBCR-LP FM
Board of Directors Meeting—August 25, 2010 at WBCR studio

Meeting convened at 6:10 pm (Note: meeting was originally scheduled for August 18 but postponed to lack of quorum).

In attendance:  N. Ring, P. Rapp, F. Tolopko, P. Levine, Y. Skiba
Absent: J. Eddy, D. Barrett
Guests: None

Agenda adopted unanimously with additions
Previous minutes (7/21/2010) accepted unanimously.
Public comments: None
Treasurer’s Report:  The Amy Goodman event grossed $6772 and netted approximately $5700
        Current studio space lease contains a yearly escalator clause: 10% per year.
        There will be an attempt to renegotiate these terms in a new lease.
        Current cash on hand: $14,178.44. 
       
Committee reports
Facilities: No report.
Membership: No report.
Programming: (N. Ring):  A new meeting schedule has been established: First Wednesday of the month at 7 pm and third Saturday at 12:30 pm. The new training coordinator has been working well with 6 new programmers in training. October 1st is the start date of the new term. The committee is undergoing reorganization.
Tech: (N. Ring): The committee meeting last week was well attended. Technical issues were discussed and resolved. N. Ring is stepping down as chair of the committee and the committee is seeking a replacement. The coordination and centralization of technical data and information is being undertaken.
Fund Raising: P. Rapp: The fall fund drive is scheduled for October 2nd through 9th, Saturday through Saturday. Media sale is planned for September.
Finance: No report. 
Grievance: No report.
Public Relations: No report.
Full Power: P. Rapp stated that the move to full power must get on track again. N. Ring generated a broadcast signal coverage area map. Need all members of station to participate in FP effort. Committee chairs should be an integral part of the planning and execution. D. Barrett and J. Eddy will initiate grant writing to raise funds. New estimate for FP start up: ± $30,000.

Tasks update and other agenda items

Annual meeting is scheduled for September 26. There is a “barn raising” for a new startup station (WGXC) in Hudson, NY. WBCR Board involvement was discussed. A possible rescheduling of the Annual Meeting to September 19th was discussed but not resolved.

Motion to adjourn was unanimously accepted at 7:02 pm.

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