[Rfu-outreach] Re: Communications Class and UC-IMC

[Andrew Ó Baoill]

Ian,

Let me know if there's anything I or WRFU can do to help with your  
project. I'm copying our Outreach list on this mail. I should draw  
attention to the fact that we have some processes in place for once- 
off shows, which don't require going through the full process for  
getting a regular show. These have generally been used for once-off  
tours and live shows, but we might be able to come to some arrangement  
to fit your situation.

We do ask such groups to consider making a donation, where possible,  
though it is usually not required - groups have previously made  
donations in the $20-30 range.

Andrew

On Sep 15, 2008, at 10:54 AM, Stephen Fonzo wrote:

> Hi Ian,
>
> I could meet you here for a tour of the IMC at 8am this Wednesday.   
> Friday is a little busy, but M, W, of F next week should be okay,  
> too, if meeting this week would be too soon.
>
> Here are our standard steps for getting a show:
>
> 1.  Attend a station meeting (every 1st Tuesday, 8pm and  
> 3rdSaturday, 1pm) and propose your show idea.
>
>
> 2.  Attend a station training session (these are scheduled based on  
> availability and demand).  Here you will receive instruction both  
> inside the studio and outside.
>
>
> 3.  Join WRFU and the IMC by completing three forms:
>
> A.  UC-IMC Membership Form
>
> B. Program Form - this outlines your radio programming group and its  
> show
>
> C.  WRFU Training Form - completed after your training session
>
>
> 4.  Pay membership dues:
>
> WRFU dues = $18/year (paid in Sept.)
>
>             IMC dues = $25-50/year donation
>
>
> 5.  Select a WRFU working group or groups that interest you  
> [Finance, Outreach, Membership/Training, Tech, and Automation].
>
>
> 6.  Discover the other IMC resources and working groups.
>
> A programming group must consist of at least two airshifters who  
> have completed full membership paperwork and training.  I believe  
> this would apply for a one-time show, as well, unless there is an  
> already existing WRFU programming group that would like to sponsor  
> your class project on their show, essentially giving you airtime and  
> providing supervision.  We are currently re-training our entire  
> volunteer staff, so this is a good time to get trained on radio  
> production here.
>
> I am copying the RFU mailing list with this message to get other  
> opinions and to see if there are any programming groups that would  
> like to partner with Ian's class for a one-time broadcast project.   
> I would still recommend becoming a member of the station and IMC so  
> that you can utilize the media resources here in the future.  This  
> would also be necessary if you want a continuing show.
>
> -Stephen
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 7:38 PM, Ian Kivelin Davis<uiuccomm101 at gmail.com 
> > wrote:
> Thanks Stephen,
>
> I will look over these options. Arranging a tour would be the first  
> line of business. The class meets at 8AM MWF. Is a tour possible at  
> this time?
>
> Beyond the tour, when can we begin to initiate students into the  
> radio broadcasting training? What would be the first steps. Andrew  
> mentioned some ins and outs, but can you tell me the first steps  
> that we need to take to get the students going on broadcasting a one  
> time program of their design?
>
> Ian
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 2:20 PM, Stephen  
> Fonzo<fonzo.stephen at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> This is a response to your message a few weeks ago; sorry for the  
> delay.  We would be happy to do some work with your Communications  
> class, and you have several ways to get involved at the IMC.
>
> The IMC is a grassroots media center that empowers local citizens to  
> be and to make their own media that addresses their concerns.  We  
> have a concert stage and venue, radio station, production facilities  
> (for A/V editing), monthly newspaper, and other resources that could  
> be of great value to communications students.
>
> Projects of interest that you should tell your peers about include:
>
> 1. Shows - you can get hands-on experience booking, promoting, and  
> staffing concerts and other live events, including training on how  
> to run live sound and broadcasting concerts and musician interviews  
> live.
>
> 2. Radio - you can train to become a member/airshifter on our  
> community radio station, WRFU, where you can host your own show and  
> also get involved with a new radio news team that will be  
> investigting and reporting stories.
>
> 3. Video News - we are planning weekly video news segments (2-3  
> minutes) and we need more crews to gather and edit footage, conduct  
> interviews, and publish videos online.
>
> 4. Newspaper - the Public i accepts articles on local, national, and  
> international affairs with an emphasis on social justice and under- 
> represented voices.
>
> We also have many other new projects that are being facilitated by  
> the IMC Production Group.
>
> Please keep in touch and let us know your interests and those of  
> your classmates.  Each group at the IMC has weekly meetings, which  
> you can view at our calendar.
>
> Thanks,
> Stephen Fonzo
>
> VISTA Media Training Advisor
> UC-IMC
>
>
>
> -- 
> Ian Kivelin Davis
> 213 Armory
> Institute of Communications Research
> University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign
>
>

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