Fresno Free College Foundation
August 31, 1999 Minutes
Present: Rychard Withers, Barbara Devinney, Don Fischer, Steve Barille, Doug Noll, Catherine Campbell, Randy Stover, Vic Bedoian, Dixie Salazar, Ben Amirkhanian, Kent Stratford
Meeting was called to order at 7:11 PM
Community Comments were heard.
It was agreed that minutes and financials would be held until the next meeting.
CC reported on the volunteer meeting. 50 people attended and volunteers have been added to a spreadsheet.
CC reported on the programming subcommittee and that 10 or 11 programming proposals had been reviewed. And comments had been sent to those proposing programs. The web site has been updated to stress we want and need more proposals.
BD on Development Grants volunteer group. Many experienced people. Much brain storming, and looking at grants. Contacts being developed.
VB reported on the status of the banquet. Invitations were being mailed. Downtown Club on Sept 25 with Amy Goodman. Honoring Ellie Bluestein. CC wants to introduce Ellie. CC wants auction announced on air.
CC reported on the benefit concert at Pat Wolk’s. Raised $3500 and CC had a good time.
SB reported on the Oakhurst community meeting. Had 10 folks on 7/24/99. Lots of comments on KPFA, a local advisory committee, local and KPFA programming. Oakhurst group wants to do KFCF benefit.
VB reported on KPFA. KPFA is looking at new programs. Pacifica is responding to the state legislature hearings. KPFA has sent marathon check for June/July. Pacifica is uplinking from DC.
DN urged board members to get their Subscriber lists together.
New Items.
DN – Paulino Bernal threat resolved again. Attorney from PB is amending application to change frequency from 88.1.
BD handed out a sheet on on-air terminology and it was discussed. VB suggested Central California as all inclusive of our listening area.
DN talked about PR issues. CC said strong opinions at meetings are personal. SB said DN is official spokesman. DF said things on internet have no basis in fact. RL said DN speaks for organization as president. DN suggested that in speaking about FFCF or KFCF, don’t allow people to think it’s for the board. CC says board decided 30-40% local programming and board members should not say let’s dump this show. DF said no more toxic triangles. VB asked if he should refer all questions to DN.
Operations: DN discussed the Executive Director job. Wants a review of job, issues, compensation and review. DN said that the chain of command should be he assigns things to Vic.
VB reported that things were going well with the office volunteers.
DN wants an executive session on Oct 9 at 1 PM @ CC’s house.
DN proposed a meeting with KPFA in Modesto to discuss issues of common concern. DN has called Jim Bennett, KPFA interim manager and is awaiting a response.
DS proposed doing a Y2K calendar as a fund raiser Needs $50.00 for film. Agreed by consensus.
DS reported that a film series with Jim Piper was coming along and needed a venue and about $100.00 Venues were suggested and it was mentioned that the films might be donated by Jeff Booth.
VB reported that Bonnie and Ray at Intermountain Nursery in Prather wants to do a benefit. Also Melissa Stevenson wants to do a 1 woman show benefit. CC said she would contact the benefits committee.
Bill Rickert talked about the possible venues for the U. Utah Benefit on November.
VB briefly discussed T-Shirts and a TDMC ad.
Next Meeting was scheduled for Oct 19, 1999.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM