Present
Charlotte Stow, Linda Britton, Michael Fryer, Val Fryer, Ron Walker, Michael Little, Anthony Da Costa, Malcolm Proud, Ruth Dent, John Dent, Peter Dixon.
Previous Meeting
The Child Protection Procedures reviewed and amended at the last members meeting was updated by Suzie Blackburn. It was approved by the Radio Teesdale Board. The document was also submitted as part of our documentation for the Media-Box application. Peter Dixon (PD) will publish the document on the web site.
Members News
Michael Little (ML) is presenting music (based on his Radio Teesdale activities) at the Music Society in Darlington that evening. Everyone wished him good luck. ML will take some car stickers to hand out to those there.
Prelude is at Dalton Village Hall on the 14/11/8. This was an ideal What’s On item and will be included in the What’s On Features. Information of this nature should always be encouraged to be sent into the office.
We are using the extensive database managed by the Village Halls. A page will be put on the Radio Teesdale web site to allow members of the community to send us in details of What’s On events.
Promotion of Radio Teesdale and it’s programmes
A simple generic competition page will be created on the web site to allow people to fill is a form with all the details. Like the What’s On form this would then be emailed to us.
Malcolm Proud and Ron Walker (RW) will organise a fundraising Christmas Raffle. RW will look at the idea of organizing a short (5/10 week) weekly draw.
PD would progress a Lottery License from TDC.
Charlotte Stow (CS) tabled a draft Marketing Plan that was reviewed and added to through discussion at the meeting. CS took notes and would develop the plan. Some of the items would require a cost. The items need to be prioritized with this in mind.
Computer and Internet Resources
PD tables a “wish list” of computer equipment including office PC, editing PC, studio internet connected PC, UPSs for Broadcast Equipment, outside broadcast equipment, mikes and cables for live recording. The list was reviewed. CS will look for and apply for funding opportunities for the equipment.
The Schedule Changing Process
The process of changing the programme schedule on a quarterly basis was explained and discussed. PD agreed to review a specific issue raised regarding the timing of a changed repeat programme.
Any Other Business
Radio Teesdale has to keep members' contact details confidential. However, we would explore the options of making those members information available to other members if they explicitly wish it to be available.
Next Meeting
It is appreciated that throughout our membership there is a variety of times that they would be able and not able to attend. Meeting days and times will vary to allow all members the opportunity to attend a meeting. The next meetings will be at:
Thursday 20 November 6.00pm
Wednesday 17 December 7.00pm
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
e-Circular No 11 2008 (22/10/8)
A few important notes that we would like our active members
Autumn Schedule
The Autumn Schedule is now underway.
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/schedule.html
Thank you to everyone who has contributed towards putting together a very exciting Schedule. Details and a copy can be downloaded from the home page of the web site. This schedule runs until Sunday the 18th January 2009.
A special thank you to those presenters who are not continuing their shows into this next season for all the hard work over the last season and we look forward to seeing you back on air in the not too distant future (Christmas specials, next season, etc, etc). This includes Scott Patrick, Malcolm Hockham and Wayne Mann (on the Drivetime....Sunday Supplement can still be heard on Sunday mornings). Also, best of luck to all the new presenters or those with new shows including Malcolm Proud, Kate Ruddick, Katey Wallace, Anthony Da Costa, Dixon J Scott and Richie.
There are a many reasons why we changing the schedule each period. It allows presenters to be clear about their commitment, it provides variety for the listeners and encourages them to listen to other aspects of our programming and very importantly it gives us the opportunity to allow new members to be given the opportunity to take over parts of the schedule. In order that we can plan ahead for next year the 2009 seasons will be:
Winter 2009 – 19/1/9 to 19/4/9
Spring 2009 – 20/4/9 to 19/7/9
Summer 2009 – 20/7/9 to 18/10/9
Autumn 2009/10 – 19/10/9 to 19/1/10
Members’ Forum
The next members’ forums have been scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 22 October at 10.00am to 11.30am. The agenda items are:
Previous Meeting
Child Protection Procedures
Members News
Promotion of Radio Teesdale and it’s programmes
The Schedule Changing Process
Computer and Internet Resources
Action Points
Any other business
Next Meeting - Thursday 20 November (6.00pm to 7.30pm).
Presenting Opportunities
We have created a programme called "Music to make you smile" which will be a pre-recorded show for Monday Evening. If you would like to record a one off (or several) for this series, then just let me know.
There is also still the opportunity to present the Thursday Breakfast show on a fortnightly basis. Marc Waggitt is kindly standing in this week, so it will actually be for only be for six programmes. An ideal opportunity to “dip your toe” in the Breakfast Show presenter area.
Press Contact
We are constantly working with the press to improve our communication methods. We are planning on issuing regular (probably fortnightly) bulletins to the press containing a summary of 2 to 4 stories with information of photo availability, etc. All the information will also be published on the web site. This will give the individual media organisations the opportunity to come back to us on stories that are of particular interest to them at the time. If you have a Radio Teesdale related story that you would like including in bulletin then please let Peter Dixon or Linda Britton know or send them a copy of the text that you would like including.
Members are reminded that they should not contact the press directly without first consulting either Linda Britton, Peter Dixon or Charlotte Stow. Nor should any member publish any material pertaining to come from Radio Teesdale in any forms of media (including web sites) without first discussing it with these people responsible for media coverage.
Christmas
Thank you to everyone who has responded so far to the request for ideas for the special Christmas Schedule from the Wednesday 24 December to Friday the 2 January. We already have several ideas in production and Kev Sowerby will be presenting a live show on Christmas Eve from 9pm to midnight. Any pre-recorded material will need to be completed by Thursday the 18 December. If you would like to produce a special programme during this period then please let Peter Dixon know.
Arts Award Centre
Radio Teesdale has been registered as a centre for the Arts Award. Accreditation in these awards will be available to young people as part of the Media-Box project, to create more youth led programmes, if our funding application is successful.
This email, together with previous notes to members is posted on our Members Update blog site:
http://radioteesdalemembersupdate.blogspot.com/
Autumn Schedule
The Autumn Schedule is now underway.
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/schedule.html
Thank you to everyone who has contributed towards putting together a very exciting Schedule. Details and a copy can be downloaded from the home page of the web site. This schedule runs until Sunday the 18th January 2009.
A special thank you to those presenters who are not continuing their shows into this next season for all the hard work over the last season and we look forward to seeing you back on air in the not too distant future (Christmas specials, next season, etc, etc). This includes Scott Patrick, Malcolm Hockham and Wayne Mann (on the Drivetime....Sunday Supplement can still be heard on Sunday mornings). Also, best of luck to all the new presenters or those with new shows including Malcolm Proud, Kate Ruddick, Katey Wallace, Anthony Da Costa, Dixon J Scott and Richie.
There are a many reasons why we changing the schedule each period. It allows presenters to be clear about their commitment, it provides variety for the listeners and encourages them to listen to other aspects of our programming and very importantly it gives us the opportunity to allow new members to be given the opportunity to take over parts of the schedule. In order that we can plan ahead for next year the 2009 seasons will be:
Winter 2009 – 19/1/9 to 19/4/9
Spring 2009 – 20/4/9 to 19/7/9
Summer 2009 – 20/7/9 to 18/10/9
Autumn 2009/10 – 19/10/9 to 19/1/10
Members’ Forum
The next members’ forums have been scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 22 October at 10.00am to 11.30am. The agenda items are:
Previous Meeting
Child Protection Procedures
Members News
Promotion of Radio Teesdale and it’s programmes
The Schedule Changing Process
Computer and Internet Resources
Action Points
Any other business
Next Meeting - Thursday 20 November (6.00pm to 7.30pm).
Presenting Opportunities
We have created a programme called "Music to make you smile" which will be a pre-recorded show for Monday Evening. If you would like to record a one off (or several) for this series, then just let me know.
There is also still the opportunity to present the Thursday Breakfast show on a fortnightly basis. Marc Waggitt is kindly standing in this week, so it will actually be for only be for six programmes. An ideal opportunity to “dip your toe” in the Breakfast Show presenter area.
Press Contact
We are constantly working with the press to improve our communication methods. We are planning on issuing regular (probably fortnightly) bulletins to the press containing a summary of 2 to 4 stories with information of photo availability, etc. All the information will also be published on the web site. This will give the individual media organisations the opportunity to come back to us on stories that are of particular interest to them at the time. If you have a Radio Teesdale related story that you would like including in bulletin then please let Peter Dixon or Linda Britton know or send them a copy of the text that you would like including.
Members are reminded that they should not contact the press directly without first consulting either Linda Britton, Peter Dixon or Charlotte Stow. Nor should any member publish any material pertaining to come from Radio Teesdale in any forms of media (including web sites) without first discussing it with these people responsible for media coverage.
Christmas
Thank you to everyone who has responded so far to the request for ideas for the special Christmas Schedule from the Wednesday 24 December to Friday the 2 January. We already have several ideas in production and Kev Sowerby will be presenting a live show on Christmas Eve from 9pm to midnight. Any pre-recorded material will need to be completed by Thursday the 18 December. If you would like to produce a special programme during this period then please let Peter Dixon know.
Arts Award Centre
Radio Teesdale has been registered as a centre for the Arts Award. Accreditation in these awards will be available to young people as part of the Media-Box project, to create more youth led programmes, if our funding application is successful.
This email, together with previous notes to members is posted on our Members Update blog site:
http://radioteesdalemembersupdate.blogspot.com/
Friday, 3 October 2008
e-Circular No 10 2008 (3/10/8)
A few important notes that we would like our active members to be aware of……
Autumn Schedule
The Autumn Schedule will commence on Monday the 20th October and go through to 18th January 2009. We will be having several new programmes including ones featuring country music, the history of folk music, dance music and quirky news stories. It is not too late to submit a programme proposal, but you will need to be quick. We are always looking for regular/stand-in presenter for our regular magazine programmes (Breakfast Show, Saturday Breakfast, Drive Time, etc). If you would like to become involved in presenting or co-hosting these programmes then please let Peter Dixon know. As always, for a variety of reasons, we will change some of the timings of programmes in the new season so now is the time to raise any suggestions. If you have not done so already, presenters should confirm their wish or continue their commitment to continue (or otherwise) with existing programmes by 10th October at the latest. It is also very helpful if you if you could offer alternative times for live programmes.
Christmas
It is not too early to be thinking about the Christmas Schedule. In fact several presenters are already working on special programmes. Last year we created a fabulous collection of one off programmes and best of re-edits of work carried out in 2007. With the back catalogue we have amassed over the last year there are even greater opportunities during this next season. We will be creating a special Christmas Schedule from the Wednesday 24 December to Friday the 2 January. Any pre-recorded material will need to be completed by Thursday the 18 December (only 10 weeks away!). If you would like to produce a programme during this period then please let Peter Dixon know.
Fundraising through Sponsorship, Advertising and Grant Applications
Fundraising is one of the prime activities necessary for Radio Teesdale to survive and develop as an organisation. We need to generate income of around £80k per annum. As we have mentioned previously we plan to do this through various means.
If you know any organisations that would be interesting in sponsoring programmes or advertising on Radio Teesdale then please let Katey Wallace know.
We have just submitted a £18k application, together with our project partners TCR and UTASS, for Media-Box funding. The project will enable is to work with young people (13 to 19 year old) to create a series of radio programmes. Our application made it through the first round. A special thanks need to go to Andrew Harrison for his valuable contribution. We will hear if the final round application is successful in mid November. The project would start immediately and will be complete by the end of January 2009. If you would like to become involved in the project then it please let Peter Dixon know now as we the project will start immediately and all those directly involved will need to have an up to date (less than 3 years old) CRB check.
Digital Recorder
The digital recorders are being used extensively in training and for various interviews which is great news. It means that we need to ask for recorders to be loaned on a 48 hour basis (or back on Monday if they are taken out on Friday). The recorders, or indeed any other equipment, must not be removed from the office unless they are signed out.
Members’ Forum
The next members forums have been scheduled for:
Wednesday 22 October at 10.00am.
Thursday 20 November at 6.00pm.
Autumn Schedule
The Autumn Schedule will commence on Monday the 20th October and go through to 18th January 2009. We will be having several new programmes including ones featuring country music, the history of folk music, dance music and quirky news stories. It is not too late to submit a programme proposal, but you will need to be quick. We are always looking for regular/stand-in presenter for our regular magazine programmes (Breakfast Show, Saturday Breakfast, Drive Time, etc). If you would like to become involved in presenting or co-hosting these programmes then please let Peter Dixon know. As always, for a variety of reasons, we will change some of the timings of programmes in the new season so now is the time to raise any suggestions. If you have not done so already, presenters should confirm their wish or continue their commitment to continue (or otherwise) with existing programmes by 10th October at the latest. It is also very helpful if you if you could offer alternative times for live programmes.
Christmas
It is not too early to be thinking about the Christmas Schedule. In fact several presenters are already working on special programmes. Last year we created a fabulous collection of one off programmes and best of re-edits of work carried out in 2007. With the back catalogue we have amassed over the last year there are even greater opportunities during this next season. We will be creating a special Christmas Schedule from the Wednesday 24 December to Friday the 2 January. Any pre-recorded material will need to be completed by Thursday the 18 December (only 10 weeks away!). If you would like to produce a programme during this period then please let Peter Dixon know.
Fundraising through Sponsorship, Advertising and Grant Applications
Fundraising is one of the prime activities necessary for Radio Teesdale to survive and develop as an organisation. We need to generate income of around £80k per annum. As we have mentioned previously we plan to do this through various means.
If you know any organisations that would be interesting in sponsoring programmes or advertising on Radio Teesdale then please let Katey Wallace know.
We have just submitted a £18k application, together with our project partners TCR and UTASS, for Media-Box funding. The project will enable is to work with young people (13 to 19 year old) to create a series of radio programmes. Our application made it through the first round. A special thanks need to go to Andrew Harrison for his valuable contribution. We will hear if the final round application is successful in mid November. The project would start immediately and will be complete by the end of January 2009. If you would like to become involved in the project then it please let Peter Dixon know now as we the project will start immediately and all those directly involved will need to have an up to date (less than 3 years old) CRB check.
Digital Recorder
The digital recorders are being used extensively in training and for various interviews which is great news. It means that we need to ask for recorders to be loaned on a 48 hour basis (or back on Monday if they are taken out on Friday). The recorders, or indeed any other equipment, must not be removed from the office unless they are signed out.
Members’ Forum
The next members forums have been scheduled for:
Wednesday 22 October at 10.00am.
Thursday 20 November at 6.00pm.
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