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Minutes of the DMTF Board Meeting

September 11, 2002, DMTV Studios

Attendees: Peter Glaser, Nicole Holliday, Ingrid Hoffmeister, Ed Kramer, Gary Shirts, Philippe Lamoise. Ed Kramer
Unavailable: Herb Turner, Walt Beerle

1. Approval of August minutes: All in favor

2. Finances

P Glaser reviewed Finances.

Finances reflects changed budget approved at last meeting.

No major changes since last month.

3. New Grant applications

Grant #1: Mary Jo Highland - Kimmel Cancer Center

Proposes 2 half hour segments, Topic Cancer - Breast and Prostate, guest speakers from Kimmel Cancer Center

Requesting $400 for part of a $2000 cost

Sidney Kimmel has donated $2000 for the show

Program not high on DMTF priority list

Since they already have enough funds for the program, the grant was not approved

They will have use of the studio for the production.

Grant #2: Phillipe Lamoise - Rotary in Action

Request is a continuation of previous seven programs.

Rotary, plans to sell tapes and repay as much of grant as possible.

Board approved grant for two shows for $500

Grant #3: Ingrid Hoffmeister - Del Mar Style

Proposes 30 minute pilot for informal program with and about interesting people with unique stories to tell It’s about uncovering, what is the style of Del Mar, going out, different settings, explore peoples diversity and what has brought them here. A Fun/light show.

Garry S. commented that this is exactly what we want DMTV to be Covering Community, educating, entertainment.

Board members agreed and approved request for $400

Grant #4: Continuation "Stairway to fitness"

Pete G. presented request for Joanne Price

This is a continuation of the fitness program now on.

Joanne is actively pursuing sponsors/underwriters.

It fits in with the community and educational aspects of what DMTV wants to have.

Board members agreed and approved request for $250

4. Replacement of Treasurer

Pete G. nominated Joanne Price

Joanne Price had been responsible for the office operation of a small engineering company and has accounting background, and she is available to take on this position.

She also has TV production at DMTV and is an active member of the Producer’s group.

Pete G. and Walt Beerle, met with Joanne Price to discuss the Treasurer’s position.

She is well qualified for the position.

Nicole H seconded the nomination.

All board members approved

5. Election Forum

The date chosen is October 9, @ 7PM @ DMTV

The Forum will be seen live on channel 66.

Robert Baumgart will be the producer.

Roni Seay of the Legaue of Women Voters will conduct the Forum.

The studio has been booked.

All three candidates have signed releases for the replays

Garry S. will send out the press release

Pete G. to get announcement on DMTV bulletin board.

Ingrid H. to put write-up in the Sandpiper.

6. Fund Raising

We would like to get new people involved in fundraising activities, some potential candidates are;

Jack Balzer former Captain of the Nimetz, (Pete to contact)

Bob and Darcy Bigham (Ingrid to contact)

Karen Langman and her husband.( Ingrid to contact)

We have one opening on the Board that probably should be filled by someone who can help on fundraising

An important aspect of fundraising is that we get some sponsors to provide upfront funding.

This is not easy to do, and the lack of sponsors this year was the main reason we had a smaller profit on Monte Carlo.

New ideas for fundraisers; (ideas with "TV connection")

Game show, Award Ceremony, Movie night, Cooking show, Tape your "Legacy"

Legacy was considered best idea, comments;

IH/NH Great idea!

NH Set guidelines, pursue this, they get something for the donation.

GS It will allow us to train producers.

NH Nothing to lose by offering it, advertise locally. They would be getting a tax benefit from it.

PL I’m not to sure we will add value, people can do this at home.

GS We offer a tax benefit, and support the local community TV

GS We could ask for volunteer producers for the videos.

PG It’s worth trying, we need to do a Prototype, need budget, Ed to put this together.

Other ideas:

1. Charge for membership? to DMTF.

2. Another Monte Carlo night, 100 people, sit down dinner, music, entertainment?

Fundraising discussion continued until next time.

There was a short discussion on adding "Streaming Video" to the DMTF website.

Board approved expenditure for Philippe L. get capability for 5-6 DMTF programs on the website. Programs to be selected at the next meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am

Next meeting Thursday, October 3 at 9am at DMTV

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