Media Board Meeting
December 8, 2006
Blue and White Room
Present: Susan Sweeney, Amanda James, Rebecca Barrieau, Gilbert Gigliotti, Tiffany Moffo, Faith Olsen, Michelle Stere, Maurice Ledoux, Troy Sheffield, John Tercyak-Morgan, Mike McDonald, Jamie Paakkonen and Mark Rowan
I. Welcome
Ms. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.
The minutes from the November 10th meeting were reviewed and corrected.
Motion: (McDonald/Tercyak-Morgan) To approve the November 10, 2006 Media Board Minutes.
Motion Passed (9Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstained) (MB06-014)
II.Attendance
Attendance was passed around and Ms. Barrieau suggested that each of the members introduce themselves.
III. Other agenda items
Ms. Sweeney informed the board that the Urban Book Club planed a trip to see The Color Purple in New York City. Ms. Sweeny would like the Urban Book Club to be involved in the Media Board in some way and one of their members, Amber Perkins is interested in the Student at Large position on the Media Board.
Motion: (Ledoux/Rowan) To make Amber Perkins a Media Board Student-at-Large.
Motion Passed (8Yes, 1 No, 0 Abstained)
Ms. Sweeney spoke about the need for a “Hardware Account” in the Media Board. This account would be used when a media group needs to purchase new computer equipment. The Recorder bought a new computer this fall and in a letter from, Joe Mendyka, the Managing editor, requested reimbursement from the Media Board.
Motion: (Tercyak-Morgan/Stere) To reimburse The Recorder $4,477 for computer purchase.
Motion Passed (9Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstained) (MB06-015)
Mr. Rowan discussed that The Recorder would like a supplement for a conference they will be attending in the spring. However, at this time, Mr. Rowan did not have enough information, it was decided that we would vote on this at the next meeting.
Mr. Tercyak-Morgan requested a supplement for WFCS. The supplement was for $20,000 and consisted of office supplies, printing, membership/license fees, conference travel, office equipment and MetalFest. Ms. Sweeney suggested that perhaps, this year other Media Organizations become involved in MetalFest. Ms. Barrieau also suggested that The Helix do another launch event when they release their next publication.
Motion: (Ledoux/Rowan) To approve WFCS supplement of $20,000.
Motion Passed (9Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstained) (MB06-016)
III. Sharing
Dial Yearbook shared that they just ordered DVD’s that the yearbook will be on and that they are still working on getting organized. They have been taking pictures of student events and sporting events this semester. Next semester they hope to have a workspace and get their website up and running.
The Helix shared that they have gone to print and that they should have the publication by December 13th. They spoke about the content saying that this year there were more art submissions and that the front and back cover both take a political stance.
The Recorder will publish the last issue of the semester, Wednesday, December 13th and are holding their elections on Monday, December 11th.
WFCS held their elections and elected the positions of general manager and program director. Mr. Tercyak-Morgan Mr. McDonald are currently in the process of training the students that will take over their positions in the Fall 2007.
IV. Next Meeting Times
It is decided that we will hold out next meeting Friday, January 12, from 12-2p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Last updated: Wednesday February 14, 2007