[Kzyxtalk] Brief Summary of Boonville Meeting
Erif
Erif at saber.net
Sun Jan 11 16:54:19 PST 2015
What area does the 2nd District cover?
I am simply delighted that something positive is finally being proposed
for KZYX. I stopped supporting the station years ago, as I just
couldn't see supporting the people running it, though I have great
respect and liking for the programmers. But this 31 December, I sent in
my Simple Living donation, and am looking forward to being able to vote
and participate in what may become a real Community Radio station.
Thanks to all who want to make this possible.
Erif.
On 1/11/2015 4:30 PM, Dennis OBrien wrote:
> Notes were taken, but I do not know to what extent "minutes" will be
> posted. Briefly:
>
> Still looking for a candidate for Second District. May run ad if one
> not found this week.
>
> Received several requests for teleconference. We will set one up.
>
> We want to do our own mailer to membership. Postage alone will cost
> $1200, plus cost of printing, envelopes. Candidates can cover some,
> but we will be asking for support.
>
> The Proposals for Change have been well received. Reprinted below
> with one update, a clarification that the Programming Council will
> have an open process and be responsive to the listening public.
>
> Future meetings, teleconference, etc. will be posted here.
>
> Thanks for your interest and comments.
>
> Denny
>
>
> Summary of Current Proposals for Change at MCPB/KZYX
> **
> **
> *“MCPB is a membership-based organization dedicated to serving the
> entire community of Mendocino County and contiguous counties. The
> primary purpose of MCPB is to engage in providing high-quality,
> independent, community and public radio and other media products and
> services.”*- The Bylaws
> There are *four areas of change* that will help MCPB/KZYX fulfill its
> mission:
> *Freedom of Expression:*No one will be disciplined for expressing
> their opinions on or off the air; restrictions concerning offensive
> language, endorsements during campaigns, and defamation of character
> will still apply.There will be freedom of communication between and
> among the programmers, staff, management, directors, members, and the
> public.
> *Open Governance:*All policy decisions will be made by the Board of
> Directors. Directors will be given access to any and all information
> and documents. The duty of each director to oversee and evaluate the
> operations of the organization will not be restricted. Any member will
> be allowed to inspect and copy any and all records of MCPB/KZYX, other
> than confidential personnel records. Written notice of the annual
> Membership Meeting will be sent to all members with their ballot.
> Members will be allowed to put a Bylaw amendment on the annual ballot
> if they obtain the signatures of at least five percent (5%) of the
> membership on a petition in support of the proposed amendment.
> *Decentralized Power:*Final say on all personnel matters will be with
> the Board of Directors, not the General Manager.Final say on
> programming decisions will be with a Programming Council, not the
> Program Director.The Council will be formed in accordance with the
> policy in place since 2009; its process will open and responsive to
> the listening community.The News Director/Department will be
> independent of both the Program Director and the General Manager.The
> budget will be reprioritized, with programmers provided adequate
> resources to maximize their creativity.
> *Engagement with Members/Public:*The General Manager, Program
> Director, News Director, and Station Engineer will attend all Board
> meetings. The Board and Staff will respond to questions and comments
> as time permits. The audio/video file of any meetings and/or outreach
> events will be posted on the website. The Community Advisory Board
> will be reconstituted so that it is independent and reflects the
> diversity of the listening community, with regular meetings that are
> open to the public.
> All of these policy changes can be made by the Board of Directors.
> However, any of them could also be submitted to the members for a vote
> as a bylaw amendment, which would bind future boards if adopted.
>
>
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> *From:* "sako4 at comcast.net" <sako4 at comcast.net>
> *To:* "OBrien, Dennis" <dennisobrien at sharejerusalem.com>; kzyxtalk
> <kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>
> *Sent:* Saturday, January 10, 2015 6:03 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Kzyxtalk] KZYX Election Meeting in Boonville Tomorrow
> (Saturday)
>
>
> Minutes from the meeting?
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From: *"Dennis OBrien" <dennisobrien at sharejerusalem.com>
> *To: *parentsforpeace at yahoogroups.com, "kzyxtalk"
> <kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>, discussion at lists.mcn.org
> *Sent: *Friday, January 9, 2015 5:17:52 PM
> *Subject: *[Kzyxtalk] KZYX Election Meeting in Boonville Tomorrow
> (Saturday)
>
> In response to increased enthusiasm for an earlier meeting, we will
> meet tomorrow, Saturday, at 4:00pm at Lauren's restaurant in
> Boonville. There will be more meetings to follow.
>
> Most future messages will be sent to the kzyxtalk list so as not to
> overload the others. Those who are interested should join that list
> using the link below. Those using facebook can go to KZYX Members for
> Change.
>
> Thank you very much for your interest and support.
>
> Denny
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* "Dennis OBrien DennisOBrien at ShareJerusalem.com
> [parentsforpeace]" <parentsforpeace at yahoogroups.com>
> *To:* "kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org" <kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org>; Parents for
> Peace <parentsforpeace at yahoogroups.com>; "discussion at lists.mcn.org"
> <discussion at lists.mcn.org>
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> *Sent:* Thursday, January 8, 2015 1:51 PM
> *Subject:* [parentsforpeace] KZYX Election Meeting in Boonville?
>
>
> There is a general desire to have a face-to-face meeting of some kind
> in the near future to discuss issues and candidates for the next
> MCPB/KZYX board election. The power of the Programming Council to
> overrule the Program Director has already leaped to the top of the
> discussion. And, though a few people have expressed a willingness to
> be candidates, none have yet come forward from the Second District.
>
> I am told that Lauren's restaurant in Boonville is a good place to
> meet. We need a place that could accommodate five or a few dozen, as
> it's hard to know how many will attend. And having food and drink
> together is always good. I suggest Saturday, January 17, 1:00pm, as a
> good time. Any weekday evening might also work, the goal being to
> maximize participation. We could also consider a second meeting in
> Ukiah the following week, especially if no candidate from that area
> has emerged by then.
>
> I have copied below some proposed changes that I posted last month.
> They are a starting point for discussion. The general themes are open
> governance, freedom of expression, decentralization of power, and
> greater engagement with the members/public, all in the name of public
> community radio that serves the people, as called for in our bylaws.
>
> The AVA applauds our efforts, but considers them "Quixotic." But if
> the collective consciousness can communicate and focus its efforts, it
> will prevail. A meeting seems to be an essential part of that.
>
> Thanks to everyone for comments and involvement so far. More and more
> this seems to be a noble effort. Hope to see you soon.
>
> Denny
>
>
> “MCPB is a membership-based organization dedicated to serving the
> entire community of Mendocino County and contiguous counties. The
> primary purpose of MCPB is to engage in providing high-quality,
> independent, community and public radio and other media products and
> services.”- The Bylaws
>
> Proposed Policy Changes for Mendocino County Public Broadcasting, aka
> KZYX&Z
> Programming: A Program Advisory Council will be established, as
> required by the attached policy adopted by the Board of Directors in
> December 2008. Programmers will be provided adequate resources and
> support, with the least possible restrictions on freedom of
> expression, in order to maximize their creative energies.There will be
> freedom of communication between and among the Programmers, Staff,
> Management, Directors, Members, and the Public.
> Personnel: Authority for hiring and firing will be returned to the
> Board of Directors, as it was until 2006.The News Director will be a
> full-time position, independent of editorial control by Management.
> Any disciplinary action can be appealed to the Board of Directors.No
> one will be disciplined for expressing their opinion about the
> organization, though legal restrictions concerning offensive language
> and defamation of character will still apply.
> Community Outreach: The General Manager, Program Director, News
> Director, and Station Engineer will attend all Board meetings. The
> Board and Staff will respond to questions and comments as time
> permits. The audio/video file of any meetings and/or outreach events
> will be posted on the website. The Community Advisory Board will be
> reconstituted so that it is independent and reflects the diversity of
> the listening community, with regular meetings that are open to the
> Public.
> Members: Allow any Member to inspect and copy any and all records of
> MCPB/KZYX, other than confidential personnel records.Send written
> notice of the annual Membership Meeting to all Members with their
> ballot.Allow Members to put a Bylaw amendment on the annual ballot if
> they obtain the signatures of at least five percent (5%) of the
> Membership on a petition in support of the proposed amendment.
> Directors: All policy decisions will be made by the Board of
> Directors.Directors will be given access to any and all information
> and documents.The duty of each director to oversee and evaluate the
> operations of the organization will not be restricted.
> All of these policy changes can be made by the Board of
> Directors.However, any of them could also be submitted to the Members
> for a vote as a bylaw amendment, which would bind any future boards if
> adopted.
>
>
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