Spring break is right around the corner for Wes students.
It’s a good time to take stock and acknowledge how quickly the academic year (and Spring season at WESU) will conclude, following break.
In April it will be time for our Spring Pledge Drive and Board Elections will happen just two meetings from now, in May!
Antenna
Repair work will happen during Wesleyan Spring Break
New Tower has arrived – Craned and engineer have been booked.
Work should happen (weather pending) March 9-13th.
WESU will go of air briefly but will come back up and stay on air at low power during this work
Winter Pledge Drive
Luckily, we hit our goal shortly after our last meeting!
Over 2/3rds of pledge premiums sent out.
All of the rest will go out this week, minus a few items are on back order.
Show and studio transitions – reminder of transition policy
It’s really important that we follow the WESU best practices to prevent issues and sound good on air!
Arrive 15 before show
let DJ know you are there in nonintrusive way (through window or open door) when convenient.
Do not enter the studio until 5 min before your show.
Do Not enter the studio during a voice break.
Do not end your show on a voice break.
DJ’s in studio should gather their music and belongings to provide for a quick transition and vacate the studio ASAP.
Special needs should be clearly communicated and worked out – not assumed.
Get to know the DJs with shows adjacent to yours. Exchange contact info to help with coverage and communication.
Feel free to use the pull down curtain in the air studio for privacy between studio A and B.
The studios and halls are not soundproof. Sound Travels. Be aware of others in the station and do your best to avoid interrupting the needs of others.
DO YOUR BEST TO KEEP IT QUIET WHEN OTHERS ARE AROUND, NO MATTER WHICH STUDIO, LIBRARY, OR HALLWAY YOU ARE IN.
Here are a few good examples of why you would need to communicate with your fellow DJ….
“Hey – I’m running late can you stick around?
“Is there any chance you can cover my sow this week?”
“my show is prerecorded and automated this week can you please bring the automation pot up on time so it can air?”
Program
Spring Break programming sign-ups
Program Guide (print) just finalized and off to printer.
.2020/21 Board of Director Elections
With all but 2 of our current student board members graduating this year, there’s gonna be a huge turnover on the board.
Great opportunity to get more involved and be a part of a team of dedicated student and community volunteers.
It’s in everyone’s best interest to have a contested election.
We encourage you to inquire directly with board members to learn more about the positions.
Brief review of each position (as well as which are open to students vs community volunteers of both)
Election will be at May meeting.
Other Board updates
Music Directors:
Reminder to play new releases
Have a budget to purchase new music – contact them if you have recommendations or would like to learn about the position and help make sure we are getting new and reissued material in alignment with the WESU mission.
Board hours
Production – Get involved! Make a promo or work on the jive at Five!
Announce board hours
Let’s make some Spring Promos before it too late!
Need a whole new slew of Spring Pledge drive promos.
Try your voice at recording, lend a hand with production, or write a script.
Collaborate!
Make a promo that can help WESU for years to come
Your own personal production legacy!
Good for service hours, too!
Events:
Record fair – Sat 4/4 Beckham Hall
All set w DJs – Thanks to those who volunteered!
Need help day of loading records, setting up space, and staffing WESU booths
Campus concert in the works
Personnel
Training is under way
Will send out an email gauging which DJs are willing to host interns
Public Affairs
Remember to read disclaimer…
PR
Spotlight articles
Record Fair Promotions – Help spread the word about Record Fair!
