[Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry Boards

[Diane Paget]

The answer that is commonly given to this question is that the 
membership elects the board and the board controls the philosophy.

Which brings us back to the place I entered this discussion -- if we are 
in fact a majority, or at least a significant minority of the 
membership, how do we elect a board that better reflects out views? My 
answer would be by running a slate of candidates (starting with Doug who 
almost won in the last election) who have the skills to be good board 
members. Who have taken the time before the election to become familiar 
enough with MCPB policies, procedures and problems that they come across 
well in the candidates night, whose agenda is clearly about improving 
the quality of KZYX and Z's broadcasts (sorry, King, but this is not the 
same as increasing board transparency -- a legitimate agenda, but not 
one which is going to get you elected to the Board for another term), 
and who do not seem to most listeners to be either ego or personal 
agenda driven.

Diane


doug mckenty wrote:
> Norman,
>
> I believe David is referring to the specific verbiage, "programming 
> and operational philosophy."  It is worthy of discussion as to exactly 
> what it means for the membership to "control" this philosophy and if 
> and how this is happening now.
>
> Doug
>
> On Friday, May 23, 2014, Norman de Vall <ndevall at mcn.org 
> <mailto:ndevall at mcn.org>> wrote:
>
>     David,
>     Am I quoting information from a previous
>     Mission Statement?  If so, when was it amended?
>     Norman
>
>     On May 23, 2014, at 10:13 AM, David wrote:
>
>>     Good morning.
>>      
>>     Norman is incorrect. The mission statement does NOT state that
>>     "programming and operations is controlled by the membership."
>>      
>>     David
>>      
>>     David Steffen
>>     KZYX Business Development
>>     (707) 895-2324 office
>>     (707) 322-9895 cell
>>     (707) 895-2451 fax
>>      
>>      
>>
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>>     *From:* kzyxtalk-bounces at lists.mcn.org
>>     [mailto:kzyxtalk-bounces at lists.mcn.org] *On Behalf Of *Norman de Vall
>>     *Sent:* Friday, May 23, 2014 9:22 AM
>>     *To:* kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org
>>     *Subject:* Re: [Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry
>>     Boards
>>
>>     Good Morning All…..
>>
>>     This is interesting reading and worthy of review:
>>
>>     KZYX Mission Statement
>>
>>     KZYX&Z, 90.7, 91.5 and 88.1, is the community non-commercial
>>     radio station of Mendocino County, serving several counties in
>>     Northern California. Its programming and operational philosophy
>>     is controlled by its membership, which is open to all. Through
>>     its dedication to balanced, excellent programming, Mendocino
>>     County Public Broadcasting reflects the rich diversity of the
>>     county, while promoting a sense of community across a large and
>>     varied area. The finest in national public radio programs is made
>>     available, as well as local programs that are creatively and
>>     professionally produced, responding to the needs of the community.
>>
>>     KZYX&Z pledges to be a responsible and responsive county-wide
>>     medium for news, information, music, performing arts,
>>     entertainment, and local features. KZYX&Z sees its programming as
>>     a complement to the work of Mendocino's commercial media. The
>>     station seeks to foster increased communication among all groups
>>     in the county and makes access available to all points of view.
>>
>>     . . . from KZYX website
>>
>>     Interesting to note that programming and operations is controlled
>>     by the membership.
>>
>>     On May 23, 2014, at 8:51 AM, id wrote:
>>
>>>     <KZYX-CAB2011Report.pdf>
>>>     On May 23, 2014, at 8:23 AM, Norman de Vall wrote:
>>>
>>>     It is on the last page .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>     What is the Mission Statement of KZYX and when was
>>>>     it last reviewed and updated?
>>>>
>>>>
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