Our Minutes

August 15, 2006 - APPROVED

Present: Dev, Anthony, Luis, Mary Prophet, Shahram, Mary Berg, Brian, Aileen Absent: Gil, Amelia, William, Kris, Nick, Annie, Sepideh, Joe, Lemlem, Vini Facilitator: Tracy

I - Announcements: We expect a proposal from Weyland Southon to present the annual Power to Peaceful event live from 13:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, 9 September.

Tom Mazzolini will begin his program an hour early to cover for the vacationing host of the Johnny Otis show on 9 and 16 September.

KPFA will collect audio from a special event marking the Chicano Moratorium on 27 August, to assemble a program for broadcast from 19:00 - 22:00 on Tuesday, 29 August in the LaRaza Chronicles and Musical Colors slots.

To free time to deliberate proposals, a presentation from Hard Knock about Arbitrons planned for 22 August will probably be postponed until the second week of September.

II - Ongoing programming:

Alfredo Kuba (Animal Rights Radio) may be willing to withdraw his Animal Rights Radio proposal if it is possible to arrange for regular participation on the already-approved Watch Dog proposal.

Theresa Dale withdrew her proposal for an alternative medicine program pending submission of another demo tape that more closely resembles the intended program.

The issue of irregular host attendance for Live from Aztlan arose; particular information will be delivered to the Music Director.

Ralph Schoenman and Mya Shone answered questions about their revised proposal for Taking Aim which incorporates 25% listener call-ins.

Adjourned @ 7:40 pm

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August 8, 2006 - APPROVED

Present: Luis, Amelia, Lemlem, Dev, Vini, Anthony, Mary, Brian, Mary P. Absent: Kris, Gil, Sepideh, Joe, Annie, Nick, Shahrahm, William Facilitator: Tracy

I - Announcements / Agenda / Administrative

Tracy announced that minutes for 8-1 meeting were not ready and apologized for the delay.

II - On-Going Programming

Had some brief discussions of the status of some new program proposals: Animal Rights Radio and Global Voices. Final discussion and resolution scheduled for 8-15 meeting due to lack of quorum/

Program Council had a 20 minute Q+A session with Katy Byrne, the producer and host of the new program proposal "Conversations with Katy Byrne".

III - Department heads reviewed number of completed evaluation forms for pending Cycle 6 programs. Still quite a few missing. Tracy to try to continue to follow-up so we can get these going.

Meeting adjourned @7:40pm

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August 1, 2006 - APPROVED

Present: Amelia, Aileen, Lemlem, Kris, Dev, Gil, Sepideh, Nick, Shahrahm, Anthony, Brian, Mary P. William Absent: Luis, Joe, Annie, Mary, Vini Facilitator: Tracy

1- Announcements/Agenda/Administrative

Approved 7/24 minutes with one modification: addition of a comma and an "and" between "neo-traditional country" and "roots rock".

Apprenticeship document regarding group interaction on e-mail to be gotten from Gil Cho and reviewed by PC members for its applicability to the PC. Committee to consider whether PC needs or should have a similar document.

II - Ongoing Programming

Tentatively scheduled session with Davey D on Arbitron ratings and transformational programming for August 22nd. Tracy to check in with Davey regarding schedule and also track PC's progress through the (7) new program proposals so we take that on when we have finished the new proposal work.

The proposal for a new alternative medicine show by Dr. Theresa Dale has been temporarily withdrawn at the proposer's request in response to PC feedback that the demo tape submitted in support of the proposal (of the doctor giving a speech at a convention) was inadequate to demonstrate what kind of radio program was being proposed.

Alfredo Kuba, who proposed "Animal Rights Radio" was unable to make his PC appointment again due to an emergency medical situation with a family pet. Tracy to make contact during the week and discuss pending issues with the proposal, including the existence of the approved "Watchdog" on the PA waiting list and the relationships between the two proposals.

III - Evaluations

Reviewed Cycle VI completed work and evaluations still missing which need to be followed up on.

IV - Special Programming

Black August proposal granted 4 hours on August 26th (8am to noon) preceding the Vallejo Jazz Festival Broadcast.

V - Long-Term Issues

Reviewed notes assembled by Brian and Sepideh regarding a possible open house or open program council meeting later in the fall. Still in the very preliminary planning phases.

Adjourned @ 7:50 pm

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Program Council was in recess for the spring fund drive July 24th-31st.

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July 18, 2006 APPROVED

Present: Amelia, Luis, Gil, Dev, Lemlem, Vini, Laura (for Aileen), Kris, Sharahm, Anthony, Mary B., Nick, Annie, Sepideh, Joe, Brian, Mary P. Absent: Nobody Facilitator: Tracy

I - Announcements/Agenda/Administrative

Approved July 11th minutes with one modification: Joe moved to absent from present.

Requested copy of apprenticeship program "e-mail etiquette document" for PC review regarding possible similar document for the PC list serve and its use.

Checked in regarding representative constituencies and status of election/selection processes for PC representatives. Unpaid staff election is pending confirmation of "new unpaid staff list". LSB is responsible for electing its own PC representatives and replacing or re-upping community representatives. Both items are on the LSB agenda. Current representatives will continue to serve until their constituencies replace or re-up them for an additional term.

II - On-Going Programming

Alfredo Kuba w/Animal Rights Radio was delayed by auto trouble and his meeting with the PC has been rescheduled for the August 1st meeting.

Hard Knock Radio/Arbitron presentation to include Davey D, and Tracy will re-schedule with Davey for presentation time at an upcoming PC meeting. (Tentatively scheduled for August 22nd PC meeting pending final confirmation).

PC discussed the initial two proposals: Law and Disorder Radio and Third Coast Live. Law and Disorder had enough initial positive response to he held over for final vote on 8/15. Third Coast Live did not, and was eliminated by consensus. Facilitator to contact Third Coast Live producers and let them know the result.

III - Evaluations

America's Back 40: The Hicks from Coast to Coast renewed for the standard contract. Program Council had extensive conversation regarding the programs' blend of "Americana", a loose subset of American roots genres ranging from folk, country, bluegrass, alternative country, rockabilly, neo-traditional country and roots rock, as well as American swing. There was concern the term "hicks," referring in common usage to uneducated, unsophisticated white people, could work against the inclusion of others, and recognition that the musical format, tied as it is to American history, should be presented consciously on KPFA.

IV - Special Programming

August 26th - Approved the annual coverage of the Vallejo Jazz Festival by consensus.

Black August programming has been proposed from 8-12pm the same evening. Vini to advise PC on proposal status at the 8/1 meeting.

Adjourned @ 8:05pm

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