FREE PSA Day a Resounding Success

42 Nonprofits applied for this first time offering by SMC

The mood was upbeat, the team was fantastic and the scene was very professional according to Executive Director Audra Gibson and the many participants in SMC's first FREE PSA Day offered on April 23rd at the COS Studio.

Twenty-five clients filled the maximum available production slots and participated almost completely through an online application and project development process. This was an efficient way from our end to manage staff time involved in a project of this scope. Responses to a post event survey will be requested by all participants in order to improve our services. Special thanks to those who volunteered some time to make this event so successful: John Cumming, Audra Gibson, Therese Condit, Doug York, Linda Neal, Stephanie Hoffman, Brendan Butler, Kathy Blevins, Todd Cory, Wendy Murray, Barbara Wagner, Barbara Dillmann, Linda Sue Runnels and Beth Freeman. Watch for announcements about future opportunities and services from our Professional Production Services (PROPS) division.

MCTV15 to air "The PSA Show"

Produced by John Cumming

The time has come for something new from SMC/MCTV15. How about a regular show that spotlights all the great services and events that's available in Siskiyou County?

Siskiyou Media Council introduces "The PSA Show". The show will be comprised of many short videos and public service announcements. Many will be created locally and feature our member organizations and local events.

The show will air on channel 15 everyday at 6:00am, 12 noon and 8:30pm, unless superseded by city meetings.

John Cumming is the show producer and wants your input! Email him at john[at]mctv15.org with you questions and suggestions.

Annual Board Retreat

Facilitated by Deborra Brannon

Executive Director, Audra Gibson reports that the board met on Saturday, April 16th to assist staff in developing the scope of work for fiscal year July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011.

Some of the key issues discussed were: Prioritize current, ongoing organizational activities/programs; address SMC staffing needs; overview of potential executive staffing redesign; encourage and facilitate programming created by and for the local high schools and carry out a successful youth media project.

Read the full report prepared by facilitator Deborra Brannon

Mark Your Calendar

Every Wednesday
Public Access
Check our website for times

May 10th and 11th at 6 PM
Studio MCTV15 at COS will be a judging site for some Hometown Video Awards, a program of the Alliance for Community Media, of which SMC is a member. Join us to see what other Public Access stations are producing, and help to judge the entries we have been assigned to review. Bring potluck refreshments to sustain us as we settle in to review the submissions.

May 18th at 7 PM
Monthly Public Access Orientation at Studio COS. Come learn about our facilities, communications and policies and let us help you make your program ideas a reality.

Production Tips

Making television shows is not difficult when using modern equipment, good techniques, a team of willing volunteers, and pre-planning.

This month's tip: Finding Underwriters and Sponsors

Many producers might like some assistance with covering the costs of their annual producer fees, studio bookings, or bringing snacks for their volunteer crew. In these challenging economic times, perhaps a business would like to support your program in exchange for a mention on your show, and acknowledgements in the credits of your show. As an individual, you can approach anyone for financial support for your show and give them the above exposure. This is a personal arrangement between you and your underwriter or sponsor. What you can't do is give a 'call to action based on dollars' as in traditional commercial advertising. But there are lots of ways to creatively acknowledge support at the beginning, during or end of your show. Please contact Audra at 471-5910 for assistance. Businesses - if you would like to underwrite productions at MCTV15, you too can contact Audra to get the most bang for your supporting dollars.

Mountain Community Television-Channel 15, Inc.
Studio COS / LRC 2 | 800 College Ave, Weed, CA 96094 | Phone: 530-471-5910 | info[at]mctv15.org