Board Notes 2/20/18

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*Update From Chaim*

  • Brute Force is open to/excited about coming here!
  • If we know any other bands on the Bar none label he could ask them to play
    • Yo La Tengo

 
Jake:

  • Do we want to incorporate a show-of-the-month feature into the website? (YES)
    • Talk to Cormac!
    • Call for submissions?

 
Luke:

  • Document in folder re: questions for new test
  • Taking more footage for the pledge drive video
  • Think about training dates and what to talk about

 
Babe:

  • Meetings with Beth and I about long/short term goals! Before spring break ideally — only 10 or so minutes
  • Submit more potential questions for the draft of the new written test

 
Meg:

  • Program Director’s guide finished and in Google Drive!

 
Cormac:

  • Setting the default image for WordPress site
  • Wesleyan Consulting Group doesn’t have anyone who can help out with the website
    • Planning on messing around with a mock website during Spring Break

 
Dillon:

  • Record Fair: We can only rent a third of the Exley lobby space for the record fair
  • Patios possible but still a stretch
  • May date? We would have to check on specific dates
  • Eclectic/200 High?

 
Helly:

  • Speakers in the boardroom very distorted

 
Ruth:

  • Issue in Studio B? Likely a question of knowing what buttons to push

 
Will:

  • Info session on thursday! Facebook event is out
  • One week of training to be focused on technical stuff

 
Beth:

  • Career center event a success! Let’s cosponsor more stuff
  • Coming during board hours this week for 1 on 1s

 
Ben:

  • Transmitter update: Looked this morning w/ Charles — we are very close! Just a little programming left
  • Turning off the operating transmitter at 4am on Friday
  • Met with Jimmy Z and his ceiling-acoustics contact
    • We’re in business! He’ll work with materials we provide as well
    • Lot of new soundproofing will come out of this
  • Sound Exchange — let’s update! (copyright for internet streams)
    • Yale’s online station was shut down this week because they weren’t up to date
    • Taking steps to make sure we’re all set
  • Record Fair
    • None of the high street venues will work b/c of parking
    • Plausible to identify a non-conflicting May date in BEckham
      • Redscroll has a record fair in May
      • Record Shows of America the database for finding this out
      • Can’t conflict with our last meeting of the year (election)
    • Not the end of the world if we can’t make it happen — at some point let’s consider impact of a good/bad record fair in terms of longevity/vendor and patron relationships
    • Exley would be a major challenge to do right

 
TRAINING:

  • Written test was controversial in content and helpfulness
    • This semester? Next semester?
  • Training Size: will be more manageable this semester but a smaller number of people forces us to be less boring/regulate attention more
    • Mini test questions based on the reading?
      • Once the test is revamped we might work backwards and cover different portions of it
    • Cap on training attendance? First come first served?
  • Checklist for trainees and DJs for what is expected as far as education, practically (taking readings during shows, etc.)
  • Adding a requisite meeting with a board member to talk about their show before they apply?
    • Tack on to practical?
  • Mandatory co-hosting during first semester?
  • Partners during training? Student/CV pairs?
  • Deadline to have solidified changes: nonexistent
  • Gaspipe Networks/Dar Williams book: resources with references to WESU/brown radio history

 
Program:

  • How do we push shows that are falling out of alignment with our mission to play more new music/add more nuanced discussion of the music, etc.?
    • How do we stay on top of knowing which shows are doing a good job of this? (one person listening to shows consistently is not feasible)
    • Should we send a “warning” email?
      • Yes
    • How can we frame suggestions in a non-threatening way while still maintaining our right to cut back on shows/time when shows refuse to abide by mission statement?
    • We should make a list of specific shows
  • What is the best way to regain more of a balance of CV/Student shows?
    • Reserve certain hours?
      • Late nights dedicated to students?
    • Work towards specific ratio?
      • Number value matters less than specific instances
    • Cut back on syndication?
    • CV waitlist?
  • Smoother transition between Fall and Spring Programs:
    • Training ends earlier? (hard to do?)
    • New DJs can’t get added to the schedule until Fall? Reserve opening for DJs returning from abroad or other circumstances
    • Add an online-only option or requirement for newly trained DJs
  • I made a new program guide which will help me (and future Program Directors) start the program scheduling earlier.
  • Another goal is to have better block programming — putting common genres/show types together (there are a few downsides to this too, I think!)
    • Reggae
    • Experimental
    • Late night talk-shows
  • Give better feedback to new shows with specific criticism and compliments.
  • Integrate one-on-one meeting about show proposal during training.
  • Board members — listen to shows!
    • Service hour opportunity for senior members of staff?

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