[Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry Boards
Diane Paget
dpaget at mcn.org
Tue May 27 15:26:15 PDT 2014
I'd like to second what Norman asked. And add could we also try to just
let the personalities and put downs be there as back ground noise and
try to find a workable way to give the membership a voice in programming
decisions.
Diane
Norman de Vall wrote:
> Rather than spending more time on "right or wrong", let's ask
> the question: How are and to whom are the Members able
> to express their views, opinions and suggestions regarding
> programming?
>
>
> On May 27, 2014, at 9:44 AM, David wrote:
>
>> Let's review. This started with a misrepresentation of the mission
>> statement by Norman. He asserted this: "Interesting to note that
>> programming and operations is controlled by the membership." Norman's
>> statement was factually incorrect. That is not what the mission
>> statement says.
>>
>> David
>>
>> PS. Please refrain from suggesting that anyone here has a health
>> problem. It's highly inappropriate, and has no place here, as serious
>> conce
>>
>> 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>
>> [mailto:kzyxtalk-bounces at lists.mcn.org] *On Behalf Of *BC
>> *Sent:* Friday, May 23, 2014 4:43 PM
>> *To:* kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org <mailto:kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>
>> *Subject:* Re: [Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry Boards
>>
>> David, why are you so reactive? Your job would be affirmed if there
>> was a better fit (philosophically & operationally) between the
>> station and community. Job stress would be lowered, business would
>> be attracted to support the station, and all could prosper with a new
>> sense of mission. I personally know of several thousand dollars that
>> go elsewhere due to perceptions of the station.
>> I really am perplexed with this overreaction. Does the station need
>> a shrink? ~BC
>>
>>
>> On 5/23/2014 3:40 PM, David wrote:
>>> Philosophy is controlled. Nothing more.
>>>
>>> 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 *Cindy Swan
>>> *Sent:* Friday, May 23, 2014 2:35 PM
>>> *To:* kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org
>>> *Cc:* discussion at lists.mcn.org
>>> *Subject:* Re: [Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry Boards
>>>
>>>> Its programming *and *operational philosophy is controlled by its
>>>> membership, which is open to all.
>>>
>>> Dear David,
>>>
>>> What part of the word "and" don't you understand?
>>>
>>> It is grammatically correct to use the word "is" to refer to both,
>>> due to the presence of the compounding qualifier "and".
>>>
>>> If you diagrammed this sentence, it would break down to:
>>>
>>> *(1) Its programming is controlled by its membership, *
>>> *which is open to all.*
>>>
>>> *AND*
>>> *
>>> *
>>> *(2) Its operational philosophy is controlled by its membership, *
>>> *which is open to all.*
>>>
>>> Hence the use of the singular form of the verb in this instance.
>>> Your argument for the plural "are" applies only when compounding two
>>> plurals.
>>> Please review "Compounding Sentences" chapter of your fourth-grade
>>> grammar book.
>>>
>>> *If the two were separately controlled by distinctly different
>>> entities,*
>>> *They would not be joined by the word "AND" in this sentence.*
>>>
>>> The Mission Statement assigns control
>>> of programming
>>> AND
>>> operational philosophy
>>> to its membership
>>> which is additionally qualified as
>>> "open to all".
>>>
>>> Please also note
>>> the absence of the words
>>> "General Manager"
>>> "Program Coordinator"
>>> "Board of Directors"
>>> or any reference
>>> to their roles in this regard.
>>>
>>> Management and Coordination
>>> are essential to KZ's successful
>>> fulfillment of its grant requirements.
>>> (Grants that were obtained
>>> on the basis
>>> of its Mission Statement, BTW.)
>>> So they do have an obligation here . . .
>>>
>>> The membership entrusts the Board
>>> to hire and make certain staff
>>> is capable of doing so.
>>> As Diane pointed out,
>>> it involves the skill to
>>> work with, rather than merely exclude
>>> controversial opinions/issues.
>>> *Yes, skillful means are required.*
>>> This is the challenge that faces all
>>> Community Radio Stations
>>> in these times, as
>>> this is the true essence
>>> of Democracy,
>>> which we find the newly-landed
>>> so eager to corrupt
>>> in favor of Oligarchy.
>>>
>>> oligarchy |ˈäliˌgärkē; ˈōli-|noun ( pl. -chies)a small group of
>>> people having control of a country, organization, or
>>> institution : the ruling oligarchy of military men around the
>>> president.• a state governed by such a group : the English
>>> aristocratic oligarchy of the 19th century.• government by such a group.
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>> Sincerest thanks to Norman for bringing this up.
>>> And revealing management's
>>> (current) attitude
>>> toward its own mission statement.
>>> Who does NOT have "control" over content?
>>> Well, by law . . .
>>> Underwriters.
>>> And, according to MCPB's Mission Statement . . .
>>> Staff
>>> and Board.
>>>
>>> If the above are working in coordination,
>>> against development of
>>> creatively and professionally produced
>>> (local) programming
>>> "that responds to the needs of the community"
>>> a navigational course correction is in order,
>>> lest the good ship become becalmed.
>>>
>>> Yours in creative synergy ~C.
>>>
>>> On May 23, 2014, at 10:46 AM, David wrote:
>>>
>>>> Good morning Norman.
>>>>
>>>> The Mission Statement, as posted on our website and cited by you in
>>>> your email, is as follows:
>>>>
>>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>> If one follows both the words and phrasing, as well as the grammer
>>>> and punctuation, the content of the Mission Statement clearly
>>>> states that the station's ". . .programming *and * operational
>>>> philosophy is controlled by its membership." Note the use of "is"
>>>> in lieu of "are". It states a singular item, i.e. "the . . .
>>>> philosophy is controlled by its membership." Therefore, neither
>>>> programming nor operations are controlled by the membership. Only
>>>> the philosophy. "Philosophy", as you know, is the theory or
>>>> attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding
>>>> principle for behavior. The membership can guide the programming
>>>> and operational _philosophy_ but the membership does not control
>>>> prtogramming or operations.
>>>>
>>>> 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 10:26 AM
>>>> *To:* kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org <mailto:kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>
>>>> *Subject:* Re: [Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry
>>>> Boards
>>>>
>>>> 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>
>>>>> [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 <mailto: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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