Media Board Meeting
February 3, 2006
Blue & White Room
Present: Jean Alicandro, Rebecca Barrieau, Albert Kim, John Adam Tercyak-Morgan, Diana Bishop, Jessica Pace, Ben J. Martino, Michael McDonald, Timothy M. DeRosa, Tiffany Moffo, Michael Koncewicz, Vivian Martin Susan Sweeney, Harrison D. Lees, Chip McCabe, Samantha Piruello and Gilbert Gigliotti
I. Welcome
Ms. Barrieau called the meeting to order at 2:11p.m.
Members introduced themselves.
Attendance was passed around.
The minutes from the last meeting were reviewed and corrected.
Motion: (McDonald/Tercyak-Morgan) To approve minutes from the December 2nd meeting.
Motion Passed (17
Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstained) (MB06-042?)
II. New Business
Ms. Sweeney informed the members of a dispute that occurred over the movie poster for “Into the Blue.” The movie was being featured on campus and there were many promotional posters on display. The Women’s Center expressed concern they were receiving complaints that the poster was sexist as it featured the very attractive main characters in bathing suits. The director of the Women’s Center stated that the poster didn’t support women. After sharing with students of CAN, the student leaders decided that this was just a movie poster and not personal account of the value of women so they wanted it to run anyway. The activities department supported their choice to post. Ms. Sweeney felt that a similar situation could very well occur with any of the university’s media organizations and thought that the issue was something to think about with relation to future activities.
Ms. Alicandro distributed the remaining tickets for the February 4th CT Forum event and suggested that members pick up their tickets as soon as they are received to insure that all of the tickets purchased are distributed for the April Forum event. Ms. Alicandro felt that the media board really accomplished its goal of distributing the tickets to variety of people on campus. Ms. Alicandro also informed the members about Jennifer Weiner, a Simsbury resident, being present at the forum and how one of her books, In Her Shoes, has been made into a motion picture. Ms. Sweeney suggested that the records of those who purchased tickets to the forum be saved for future media board contacts.
Mr. Tercyak-Morgan asked Ms. Alicandro about the status of the University Assistant position, as he knows of someone who would be very interested in the position. Ms. Alicandro stated that she is presently working with the Human Resources Department to produce an advertisement for the position. Once one is created she will email it to the members.
With the review of the current roster there are only two positions to be filled, that of the students at large. Ms. Sweeney stated that the intent of these positions is to balance the media students and advisors with those who are not active in media organizations to gain a different perspective on how successful the clubs are. Mr. Kim mentioned having contacts interested in this position and Ms. Barrieau encouraged Mr. Kim to pursue them as the media board would love to have guests.
Mr. DeRosa suggested that the media board meeting time be
moved earlier to better fit the member’s schedules. Ms. Barrieau commented that
the board has struggled with the meeting time and suggested that Mr. DeRosa
bring it up early at the next meeting. Ms. Sweeney also advised Mr. DeRosa to
mention it to Ms. Alicandro who can in turn contact the
entire
group and inquire about the possibility of a new meeting time.
Ms. Alicandro suggested that a finance committee be put together in order to have a finance meeting on March 17th. All members thought that this was a great idea and encouraged Ms. Alicandro to pursue the idea.
Ms. Barrieau
announced
that Mr. Kim is the media board’s official faculty advisor.
Mr. Tercyak-Morgan inquired about the status of the yearbook, if Mr. Martino had indeed contacted other schools who produce a yearbook to gain some insight on coordinating one for Central. Mr. Martino informed the members that he had researched a number of schools who produce yearbooks and is also in contact with two publications. He hopes to have the first yearbook sometime next year.
Mr. DeRosa gave a status report on the Helix. The club held their first meeting yesterday and had a relatively small turnout. He is currently in contact with several publications for the magazine itself and has set up an email address for submissions to the magazine (helixmagazine@hotmail.com). The Helix is currently accepting submissions until March 17, 2006. Ms. Sweeney informed Mr. DeRosa that the bid for Wolf Publishing is complete.
Mr. Tercyak-Morgan and Mr. McDonald gave a status report on WFCS. They worked diligently over winter break, coming in to the station almost every day. They have received the CD turntable and LECD screen and have selected a computer to be purchased. They also hope to have the automation up and running the week after spring break.
WFCS also made an important announcement this week moving to remove community members who were not full time activities fee paying members, alumni or grad students of Central CT State University. The numbers of community volunteer’s had increased significantly. WFCS appeal to community volunteers because they feel that they “can do what they want.”
Upon request, based on a complaint from a grad student Ms. Sweeney has sent the Affirmative Action Department a three page letter informing them of WFCS’ decision. The statement will also be posted at the station. There are approximately 11 people being asked to leave WFCS, but this number is suspected to be higher as a result of guest djs. Mr. Tercyak-Morgan expressed some optimism in that the hip-hop department has already bounced back and increased participation through the help of its new director.
Mr. Koncewicz spoke on behalf of the Recorder informing the board that the first two issues of the spring semester have received very positive feedback. He also expressed some excitement about having 8-9 new writers interested in producing material for the Recorder. The Recorder is also planning a trip to Los Angeles and has a media board budget request to be reviewed by Ms. Sweeney.
Mr. Koncewicz announced that the Recorder is accepting club
announcements seeing as the paper has recently
temporarily lost its
practice to run ads. Ms. Sweeney informed the media board that the
reason behind this
loss is
because of accountability
delinquencies by the Recorder staff..
The Recorder was audited in 1995 and given SOPs to follow that have not
been upheld. Due to the
controversial
strict business environment encompassing Central CT State
University and the state of CT the
practice of running ads for the Recorder was revoked. Ms.
Sweeney is working on instructing members of the Recorder on the correct way to
do business. She also commented
them on the increase in writing quality without the ads being
present in the newspapers.
III. Membership and Roster
Motion: (Tercyak-Morgan/Martino) To make Chip McCabe a the Media Board Community Representative and an official member of the media board.
Motion Passed (17 Yes, 0 No, 0
Abstained) (MB06-043?)
Ms. Barrieau announced that the next meeting of the 2006 is scheduled for Friday, March 3rd at 2:00p.m. in the Blue & White Room. She also announced that the March 17th meeting would be a finance meeting in which requests would be approved, ideally, at the following April 7th meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 3:13p.m.
Last updated: Monday March 06, 2006