Meeting of the Board of Directors
Boulder Community Broadcast Association, Inc.
January 11, 2005
Called to order at 6:25 PM
Board in attendance: Michele Barone, Marty Durlin (ex-officio), Chip Grandits, Janaki LeFils, Paul Mischo, Greg O’Brien, Steven Sherman-Boemker.
Public in attendance: Clover, Robert Hickler, Denise Hetzner, Kit Hollingshead, Guy Errickson.
The agenda was approved, and the Board contact list and minutes of the previous Board meeting were also approved as mended.
Michael Shuster is home recuperating from surgery. Chip will chair the meeting.
Public Participation: None
Nominating Committee: The committee recommended Kit Hollingshead to the Board as a candidate. During discussion, the Board found that Kit wasn’t properly informed of the requirements of potential Board candidates. Specifically, he needs to attend additional committee meetings of his choice, before he can be under full consideration by the Board. The Board will revisit this candidate at a future meeting. See attached report.
Station Manager’s Report: (See attached report)
Marty will be out of town Thursday, Jan. 13th , through Friday, Jan. 21st to attend her last Pacifica board meeting as chair of that board.
Denver Capital Campaign Report: (See attached report)
The Board needs to read Kris’ report and send questions that arise to her in time for our upcoming meeting with fund-raising guru Kim Klein.
Budget Committee Report: (See attached report)
The next committee meeting has been rescheduled to January 27th.
Bylaws Committee Report: (See attached report)
The committee met to review Gregg Friedman’s revisions, affecting Articles VIII through XV, and especially Article IX, which deals with contracts and loans. The next bylaws committee meeting will be held February 2nd.
Programming Committee Report: The committee is considering a proposal made by Sam Fuqua, for a weekday noon hour public affairs call-in show which would cover Denver and regional issues. It would also have segments dedicated to the arts in the Denver and Boulder areas.
PBOG Committee Report: The committee met earlier today and has these events to announce:
KGNU Silent Auction, Wednesday, March 2nd, at the Dairy Center for the Arts
KGNU Annual Plant & Garden Sale, June 4th
KGNU Annual Book & Record Sale, August 27th (tentative date)
Amy Goodman, April 8th, at Central Presbyterian Church, Denver
Building Committee Report: The remodel of the large room ( now known as the Gnu Room) is nearly complete, with carpeting being laid later this week. Cabinets and record shelves will be installed after the carpet is laid. The shower will also be remodeled.
Internet Committee Report: The committee hired two graphic designers to create a mock-up of a new KGNU website design. Next meeting is scheduled for January 12th at 6:30pm.
IT Search Committee Report: Over 30 applications for a lead IT person have been received and are being reviewed in an effort to eventually narrow the field down to seven potential candidates for interview. This position could possibly be filled by the end of the month. A reception will be held to introduce the new hire to the community.
Orientation Committee Report: Shelley Schlender and Michele Barone are putting together a Power Point presentation on KGNU’s role in the community. This presentation will be used in future KGNU Orientation meetings.
Signal Committee Report: Chip reported that the Nederland translator could be on hold due to changes among Nederland governing bodies. See attached report.
Other Business: Robert Hickler shared his concern about the Board and the time commitment it requires of Board members. He proposed that the Board return to meeting every other month. Marty suggested a deadline of the Friday prior to each Board meeting for committee reports to be filed. The Secretary will send earlier reminders to committee chairs.
Meeting adjourned at 9:22 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Steven Sherman-Boemker
Secretary, KGNU Board of Directors