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KHSU Community Advisory Group
Humboldt State University
April 30, 2008
MINUTES
Attending: Tom, RaeAnn, Jeff, Mark, Jan, Keri, Barbara, Ed, Jennifer
Absent: (with notification) Al, Art, Tedd, Steve
Staff Attending: Beth, Katie, Pam
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption of Minutes of March Meeting - On a motion by Jan with a second by Mark
the minutes were approved. Ayes carry.
Open Communications - Tom asked about KHSU underwriters. Pam reported that the
average underwriting revenue is $15.00 per placement, but that
the more popular shows have a higher underwriting rate. She is
raising underwriting fees 10 percent as there has not been an
increase in four years. She is also working on a new
brochure for prospective underwriters.
STAFF REPORTS:
(1) Development Director - Pam began her report by reporting for Elizabeth who could
not attend. The Spring Pledge Drive raised $70,000.00
which is comparable to Spring 2007. There are a
significant amount of lapsed donors, and plans are being
developed to cull this list.
The forecast for the next several budgets looks bleak:
--a $31,000 hit in August 2009,
--a $25,000 hit in 2010,
--a $25,000 hit in 2011.
The Administration would like to see the station self
sufficient, but the University owns the broadcast license.
KHSU On Tap and Uncorked is scheduled for September
27th at Perigot Park in Blue Lake. Local beers and wines
will be featured to accompany a catered menu by Chuck
Kirschner of Murphy's Market.
With regard to the CAG proposal, the station would like the
CAG to focus on three areas:
(1) Improve communication with major donors,
(2) Hosting a major donor event, and
(3) A significant fundraising event.
(2) Volunteer Coordinator - Beth reported that musician Patty Larson will perform live
in the studio. She also noted that KHSU's toll-free number
is listed as the main campus number in Google. Alex and
Tom are doing archiving work and Humboldt Digital
Scholars will archive station audio files.
Beth also reported that future CAG meetings will be held in
the Student Business Services building and the dates are as
follows: May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27, September
24, October 22, and December 10. All meetings will
start at 6:30 p.m.
Motion: (by Keri) To approve the meeting schedule. Seconded by
Tom. Ayes carry.
Beth also mentioned that the next volunteer meeting will
be on June 10th, the location to be announced later.
(3) Program Director - Katie reported that she will be recording the Del Norte County
Supervisors debate in Crescent City to air at a later date. This
is the first time a debate in Del Norte County has been recorded
for broadcast on the station.
OLD BUSINESS:
(1) Nominating Committee - No report.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1) Volunteer Opportunities - Fourth of July booth on the Arcata Plaza.
Music Sale at The Jambalaya, Sept 12 and 13.
North Country Fair booth, Sept 20 and 21.
Jeff reported on the Azalea Festival in Brookings.
The booth fee is $150.00. In order to get a
non-profit rate, an application needs to be
completed in January as the number of spaces
reserved for non profit organizations is limited.
The consensus was to forgo the Azalea Festival
this year.
(2) Media Release - A motion was made by Keri and seconded by Tom to write a
media release for new CAG members. Ayes carry.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
KHSU Community Advisory Group
Humboldt State University
May 28, 2008
MINUTES
Attending: Barbara, Tom, Al, Mark, Ed, Steve, Jeff, Keri, Tedd, Art
Absent (with notification): Jan, RaeAnn, Jenifer
Staff Attending: Elizabeth, Pam, Beth
Meeting called to order at 6:35 p.m.
Adoption of Minutes of April Meeting - On a motion by Tom with a second by Steve, the
minutes were approved. Ayes carry with Tedd
abstaining.
Open Communications - None.
STAFF REPORTS:
(1) General Manager - Elizabeth reported that next fiscal year's budget is much worse
than previously expected. The State budget will provide
$180,000 for FY 08/09 which is a 17 percent cut. A 17 percent
cut is also scheduled for the second year and a 20 percent cut the
third year. She would like to see these cuts spread out over five
years and is in discussions to see if this is feasible. There are no
funds for operating expenses as the State funding only covers
station salaries. The University would like to see KHSU become
self-sufficient, but the University's in-kind contributions to the
station would most likely continue.
Elizabeth also noted that programming costs are increasing and
that she is in negotiations with programs for reduced costs.
Lastly, she reported on receiving an unrestricted grant of
$32,000 from the Rural Listeners Audience Fund.
(2) Development Director - Pam reported on "KHSU On Tap and Uncorked" scheduled
for September 27th from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Perigot
Park in Blue Lake. Seven breweries and seven wineries will
participate. She would like the C.A.G. to assist with the
auction by contacting area businesses for auction items. The
auction will be the main fundraising tool at this event. Last
year's "On Tap" made $1,000.00. Tedd, Steve and Al will
assist in getting auction items. Barbara noted that it would
be great to see the on-air volunteers assist with this event.
Pam also reported on new collateral material she is
developing for attracting new station underwriters.
Pam also has a supply of free pens and window stickers
to hand out at the Arcata Fourth of July booth.
(3) Volunteer Coordinator - Beth reported that the next volunteer meeting will be on
June 10th. The focus will be on the station's historical
archives. They can be seen at "Humboldt Digital Scholars".
Beth asked for volunteers to staff the Arcata Fourth of July
booth and she has ordered supplies for the KHSR booth.
OLD BUSINESS:
(1) Vacancies - Steve and Keri are continuing to work on this item and Barbara will
work on a media release. The focus for new C.A.G. members will be
Eureka south.
(2) Reaper Fund Raiser Tabled to subsequent meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1) Volunteer Opportunities/Upcoming Events - Discussed in above agenda items.
(2) Longer C.A.G. Meetings - Barbara asked members if longer monthly meetings would
allow for more topics to be covered and with more
discussion. The consensus was that meeting length should
be topic driven and if a particular topic warranted longer
discussion then the meeting would go beyond 90 minutes.
Motion: (By Tedd) To let the Chair determine the meeting length
based on the number of agenda items. Seconded by Art.
Ayes carry.
Also discussed was the organization's name. Does the
C.A.G. serve in an advisory capacity or is it more
action oriented, i.e. fund raising?
Motion: (By Al) To keep the name "Community Advisory Group"
Seconded by Art. Ayes carry.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
KHSU Community Advisory Group
Humboldt State University
June 25, 2008
MINUTES
Attending: Al, Raeann, Steve, Barbara, Jennifer, Tom, Tedd, Art, Jeff
Absent (with notification): Keri, Mark, Ed, Jan
Staff Attending: Elizabeth, Beth, Jeff
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Adoption of Minutes of May Meeting - Elizabeth noted that the R.L.A.I..F. grant was
submitted, not received. On a motion by
Tedd with a second by Steve, the minutes
were approved as corrected. Ayes carry.
Open Communications - None.
STAFF REPORTS:
(1) General Manager - Elizabeth reported that her supervisor will allow for the station
funding cuts to be spread out over three years. For fiscal year
2008-09 the reduction will be $21,000. then $15,000 for the next
two fiscal years. She also reported that membership numbers
look good and that station underwriting is up significantly, at
least $10,000 over last year.
Elizabeth also reported that programming changes will first be
announced to the community before implemented.
She reported on technical problems. The Station to Transmitter
Link failed and a replacement part has been ordered. Also a
power surge at 5:00 a.m. on June 25th in the Theatre Arts building
affected the station.
Elizabeth announced that morning announcer Nathalie
Marin-Gest is leaving as she has accepted a position in
Portland. She noted that a search will begin for a new morning
host with the expanded role of being the station's News Director.
This new position will be full-time 40 hours/week, up from 30
hours previously. (Elizabeth noted that this has been one of her
goals and now with the personnel change, it is a good time to
implement this position.)
Lastly, Elizabeth reported on a new call-in talk show hosted by
Paul Mann. It will air Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and
appropriately called "Tuesday Night Talk". City Arts and
Lectures will be moving to Wednesday nights replacing the
rebroadcast of Car Talk.
(2) Volunteer Coordinator - Beth passed around a sign-up sheet for the staffing
of the station's booth at the Arcata Fourth of July
Festival. She also noted that applications are coming
in for station volunteers to do such tasks as
production work, outreach, on-air, and other duties.
(3) Development - Jeff reported that revenue from underwriting was $152,000
last fiscal year and $164,000 this year. He also noted that
underwriting rates will increase 10 percent, the first increase
in four years.
OLD BUSINESS:
No Old Business items.
NEW BUSINESS:
(1) Volunteer Opportunities/Upcoming Events - Beth announced a farewell
party for Nathalie on June 26th at Plaza Grill.
Al noted that he would like cards or other material
to give to potential donors to KHSU Untapped and
Uncorked. He reported that it is difficult to
secure donations without such material (but he still
managed to get auction items from The Sea Grill,
Rita's, and Pacific Paper.) Donors will appear on
the station's web site.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.