20 November, 2008. Time 18.00
Present:
Malcolm Proud, Carolyn Proud, John Atkinson, Ron Walker (part), Michael Fryer, Val Fryer, John Dent, Ruth Dent, Peter Dixon (chairperson)
Apologies.
Peter Martin, Michael Little, Ros Evans.
Matters Arising
PD congratulated Michael Little regarding his talk to the music society featuring one of his radio programmes.
Sound equipment (4 microphones with leads and stands) had been purchased and partly funded by £170 from the Lions and £100 from Glaxo Community Care Group. Their contribution was greatly appreciated.
PD stated that the last funding bid to Media Box was not successful. It had started out as promising but it seemed that a preference had been given to video. The next bid is due into Ofcom for the 3rd December.
£80,000 needed to be raised each year, £70k of this is contributed to running costs, with £10k on capital expenditure. He envisaged that the next year will be a lot harder. Approximately £20k of the income in 2008 has been made through commercial sources (Manager/Company training carried out by the station manger, sponsorship and advertising).
Fundraising
PD explained the current problems regarding fundraising, and the difficulties the service would experience if further funding is not an immediate priority.
RW tabled a possible scheme for a 5 week ‘£1,000 Draw’. The idea was discussed in detail and although the basic idea was considered a good one, the details set out were agreed to be too risky as a first venture into this market. RW agreed to look at an alternative with less risk, possibly running at Easter time. A lottery license could be obtained relatively quickly.
RW/MP would investigate a raffle, running around a Valentine’s Day theme.
PD plans to make Radio Teesdale Merchandise available in outlets in Teesdale.
Any Other Business
Subject to members being available to control the live desk it was agreed that in 2009 we would observe a 2 minutes silence at both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
Date of Next Meeting
17/12/9 at 7.00pm
