Advisory Board Meeting Agenda, February 17, 2005

Minutes: NCTV Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, March 24, 2005, NCTV Classroom
6:00pm to 8:00 pm
1. Meeting called to order by Dave Bloch at 6:06 pm
Members in attendance: Marianne Slade-Troutman, Kerry Arnett, Lew Sitzer, Gary Schlosser, Chuck Scimeca, Lisa Swarthout , Dave Bloch, Elisa Parker
Also present: Marston Schutz and Sally Harris, alternate to Kerry Arnett
Members absent: Neal Allbee, Nate Beason
Discussion Items
2. Adoption of the Agenda; Motion by Marianne seconded by Gary to adopt the agenda. Vote: unanimous
3. Adoption of the minutes of February 17th, 2005
Motion by Chuck seconded Marianne to adopt the agenda. Vote: unanimous
4. Public Forum; Invitation to members of the public to address the public with regard to issues what are not on the agenda. Limited to 3 minutes each.
5. Station update - Lew (Comcast campaign and fund-raising events ).
• Comcast met with negotiation team
• NCTV campaign in process: sending mailer card and emails to community
• Discussed strategies to put pressure on Comcast: Sally suggested down-grade service
• Discussed the outcome of recent cable franchise renewals (handout).
• NCTV might bridge with South County viewers (Alta Sierra currently 3,000 viewers with Seabridge, 11,000 viewers with Comcast)
• Of cable franchise fees generated, Nevada County contributes 15K, Grass Valley 12K, & Nevada City 3k= 30k total to NCTV. Discussion of increasing 10% contribution of jurisdictions. Unlikely cities or county will be able to contribute more $.
• I-Net: Government interest
• NCTV currently operates 26 weekly shows: Possible local news with KNCO, Union, & KVMR, More students will be using the station in the fall.
• Lew presented operating budget for 1 year (handout). Funding for the year consists of:
o Grants:
o Underwriters: presented marketing package. Goal is 50 underwriters.
o Yard Sale April 30th, 2005
o Tele-thon/membership drive: Gifts will include t-shirts, mugs, and raffle prizes
o Lew requested help with fundraising

Action Items
6. Review of Articles of Incorporation and 501c3 By Laws Drafts:
• Dave presented the handout, Articles of Incorporation of NCTV.
• Terry wants to continue the partnership with the station. As a result the station will remain under the “umbrella” of the Superintendent of Education rather than take on 501c3 status at this time.
• Advisory Board
o Gary moved to summarize the articles and Chuck seconded the motion. Articles could be helpful for formalizing how we operate and roles of the Advisory Board. Will discuss at next meeting
o Sally proposed hiring a consultant to structure the board. Dave suggested looking at www.sierrabusiness.net/nctv
o Marianne moved to enlarge the board from 9 to 11 members. Chuck seconded the motion. Dave suggested increasing the community member by 6. Marianne motioned and Chuck seconded the motion.
o Chuck will not be able to attend the meeting in April. Lisa suggested having 2 alternatives. Fundraising skills are desirable.
• Alliance for Community Media is hosting national conference in Monterey, July 6-9th 2005. Advisory Board members are encouraged to attend.
7. Next meeting to be April 21st, 6pm.
8. Meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.
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