[rfu-membership] Re: show proposal recieved

[Andrew Ó Baoill]

I'm not aware of any policy about scheduling in hour-long chunks.  
We've generally preferred to do so, as it makes fitting different  
slots together easier.

Some thoughts:
* We're interested in building out weekdays 4-8pm as a public affairs  
block. Some of the syndicated content in the 4-5 and 6-7pm slots is  
in 30 minute lengths, so it may make sense to fit your show in there,  
so it would either be followed by a 30 minute show (such as War News  
Radio or Corporate Watchdog Radio) or would replace one of those shows.
* If we can build a group interested in news programming in the  
coming months, it may be desirable to move around some of our  
afternoon programming to make regular space for news content. If you  
were flexible in taking part in this it would be helpful.
* If you don't have a partner you could also join with an existing  
programming group. It would be feasible for an existing group to  
extend their slot by 30 minutes to integrate your content, or to  
request an additional separate slot. You would be able to work out  
exact arrangements with members of that group, such as how time would  
be divided - the important thing would be that you would be jointly  
responsible for the slot as a whole.

Hope this helps.

Andrew

On Jun 2, 2008, at 3:43 PM, RANDALL R HAWKINS wrote:

> We have received your show proposal for a news and commentary show  
> and look forward to working with you.  A show featuring news,  
> commentary and interviews would be great, and the time slot on  
> Monday from 4-5 PM is open.  I think that you only requested half  
> an hour, and it is my understanding that we keep everything on the  
> schedule in whole hour increments.  I have copied this to others  
> who have been with the station longer than I have so that they can  
> comment.
>
> Also, I notice that you do not name a cohost.  RFU's policy is that  
> each show  have at least two members of a programming group.   
> Another option, if you do not have someone available to join you,  
> is to be a freelancer.  This would mean that you are not listed in  
> the schedule as a regular show, and you do not have reserved time  
> slot, but you would be able to use any open time slot when you  
> wanted to use the studio.
>
> I notice that you requested training with Dan Blah, so perhaps you  
> know him?  I have copied him with this message also.
> times available are:
> 12-2PM Tuesday's with Blah;12-2PM Thursday's with Blah;
>
> Another step to be done would be submitting your membership  
> application and fees.   A membership in both the IMC and WRFU is  
> needed, and the form is located at the IMC on the table inside the  
> double doors.  I will e-mail you a scanned copy as well.
>
> WRFU has two general meetings a month.  The June meetings are  
> Tuesday, June 3rd at 8 PM and Saturday June 21st at 1:00 PM. It  
> would be great if you are able to attend a meeting to learn more  
> about the station.
>
> Let me know, please, when you have settled on a definite date for  
> training with Dan, or if you have trouble getting that coordinated.
>
> Once training and membership is completed for everyone in your  
> programming group, the show will need to be approved at a general  
> meeting.  If you decide to work as a freelancer, I don't believe  
> approval is needed at a general meeting -- but once again -- those  
> who have been around longer than I, may correct me.
>
> Lavana Hawkins