[Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry Boards
BC
omni at mcn.org
Tue May 27 22:53:42 PDT 2014
David - bb has been doing this professionally for over 25 years and has
made a good living at calling a spade a spade. You are reacting to all
the words that are being thrown at you to find out who you are. You
aren't doing well. I suggest that you evaluate your own lmotives before
complaining about how someone else sees your public roll. You did ask
for it - check out your peers. ~BC
On 5/27/2014 12:10 PM, David wrote:
> Norman.
> Nothing is worth a serious discussion while people like bb continue to
> be allowed to participate in listserves and chooses to denigrate those
> she opposes or for whom she has a personal dislike. Today we've moved
> from "pig", "paranoid", "alcoholic" to being called "bigots". I have
> consistently asked for civility and what is returned is anything but
> civil. Clean up the list serve or stop asking for modes of expression.
> It's useless to attempt a discussion in this overtly hostile
> atmosphere propagated by an uncivilized few.
> 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:* Tuesday, May 27, 2014 10:03 AM
> *To:* kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Kzyxtalk] Community Vision and Community Adviosry Boards
>
> 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 |?äli?gärke-; ?o-li-|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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