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Nominees for the Board of Directors

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John Breasted
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Because I liked the idea of starting a locally controlled, listener supported, non-commercial radio station with alternative programming, I have put a lot of time into support work for WBCR, especially fundraising, since the early spring of 2004.  I have attended many committee meetings, and been most active on the fundraising committee.  I did research for and drafted our first two fund drive plans, which were refined by the committee, and I helped run the first day of the recent second drive.

I have attended, and somehow survived, many BCRA board meetings, as well as several appearances on the show of the talented and mordant-witted programmer Bob Balogh, who loves to talk on-air about his misery to all six of his listeners.

As a BCRA board member, I would want to promote physical access to the studio for people like me who cannot walk.  I want to work to improve: 1) WBCR’s financial health; 2) listener and community access to unusual, diverse programming; and 3) community and member access to our decision making process for programming, policymaking and strategic planning. 

The resignations in May of two board members, and more recently of one of our most experienced programmers, and of a key member of the fundraising committee, were to me the most visible signs of the troubled governance of our station and its board.  Before their resignations, I talked at length with each of these four people, and it was clear that the difficult dynamics of many of our board and committee meetings helped drive them away.  Those dynamics have also deterred others in the community from participating in WBCR’s support work.  Our board’s poorly defined governance has bred conflict and murkiness in its decision making, and has impaired BCRA’s accessibility to people who might like to contribute labor but don’t wish to spin their wheels in avoidable frustration.

I think that more clearly defined governance would improve that accessibility and minimize conflict and murkiness in decision-making.  All that we need is a shared commitment to proven methods for improving clarity and detail in governance, a commitment I intend to encourage as a board member.

I am 58 years old.  Before moving to Great Barrington in 1995, I lived for 20 years in Hartford, where I worked as a reporter, legislative lobbyist, and issue researcher.  I also did a lot of work there with non-profit groups and served two terms on the board of a national Quaker magazine in Philadelphia.  Here I have worked as a high school tutor, and I now tutor students mostly at Simon’s Rock College in biology, chemistry, math, and writing.  In 2005 I resumed writing occasional op-ed pieces for newspapers.       

Don McGrory
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My name is Donald McGrory.  I am originally from Memphis, Tennessee and 57 years old.  I have lived in Berkshire County just over thirty years, most of that time in Gt. Barrington or West Stockbridge, where I now live.  My main business is McGrory Oriental Rugs located at 24 Railroad St. in G.B. where I sell antique rugs and textiles.  The business is now
in its 28th year.

I am also a professional guitar player.  This I have been doing for over 40 years and have no plans to stop any time soon.  This is my passion.  I have played with local bands around the Berkshires and currently front my Blues band, The Hoodoo Rhythm Dogs, and perform with the Berkshire Ramblers folk music group.

My long interest in music and experience running a successful business qualify me to help grow the radio station and make it the voice of the community.  Thank you for your consideration.

Chris Meyer
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I have been involved with WBCR for almost two years.  I am currently a programmer, chair of the fundraising committee, and serve on the board as an interim member.  My work experience has been primarily in banking and investments, but I have also worked as a systems engineer.  I have an undergraduate engineering degree and an MBA.  In addition to working with WBCR I have been a part of various other not-for-profit organizations, including serving in strategic planning, fundraising, and board roles.  Also, for two years I was the Treasurer of a concert series raising funds for a historical building preservation.  WBCR is a great organization, a great asset to the community, and I enjoy being a part of it very much!

Nick Ring
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Janice Stefanacci Seward, Psy. D., M.C.A.T.
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Janice Stefanacci Seward, Psy. D., M.C.A.T. is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, professional advisor, public speaker, and business coach who lives and works in Great Barrington, MA. Previously from Long Island, NY, Dr. Stefanacci was the Director of Clinics and Counseling Services for the New York College of Allied Health as well as Interim Director of Human Resources. While at the College she served on several committees including the Executive Committee, and she chaired the Ethics Committee. She was also a member of the Advisory Board for the local Breast Cancer Consortium.

Dr. Stefanacci has lectured widely to hospitals, organizations and groups on a wide variety of significant topics including financial literacy for women, has published book chapters and reviews and was an on-going columnist for a Long Island publication. Most recently, Dr. Stefanacci is co-host of the popular radio program ‘“Talk of Our Town” on WBCR 97.7FM Great Barrington, and is co-creator of http://www.Radio2Women.com on the web.

Dr. Stefanacci received her Bachelors Degree inn Music Therapy from the University of Miami. She earned her Master Degree in Creative Arts in Therapy f from Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA, and her Doctor of Psychology Degree (Psy. D.) from the same institution. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, and the Western Massachusetts Association of Psychologists and Psychoanalysts.

Radio has always been my primary medium for personal transformation.  By listening I have learned so much, felt so understood.  Radio has been a teacher, mentor, and friend to me.  It has even served as a vessel of communication, a link to loved ones from worlds beyond.  To be able to be a part of it, on either side, has been thrilling.  I think my passion for this medium, joined with my ability to work hard and with commitment,  to bring some measure of compassion and ethical context to the work at hand, are qualities that would serve the community well.  I humbly hope to be of service through election to the Board of Directors in September.

Phil Tierney, Pittsfield, MA
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Retired high school teacher of 36 years and family of wife and three children. An avid and regular canoeist; has been listening and collecting jazz for over 45 years, dreamed of hosting a jazz program and now does so on WBCR-LPFM ‘Berkshire Jazz’ Saturday, 4-6PM. His community work includes: Board of Directors, former County Schools Credit Union; Pittsfield Catholic School Board Member; President, St Joseph Booster Club; Hospice Care Group Facilitator; Board Member, Westside Neighborhood Resource Center; Boy’s Club Basketball Coach; Wahconah Advisor of Chess Club and Mock Trial Teach; Reader, Berkshire Talking Chronicle.

 

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