Nov 2011
Editing Station Set Up, By-Laws Ammended, A4PG Hour-Long Show in the Works
Editing Station
A4PG Board Member Brian Crowdson of Crowdson and Company has the editing equipment set up along with the pieces that we needed to purchase: an external hard drive and an editing table for the computer and hard drive to be placed on. The station is set up in Brian's office on 1999 Wabash Ave. Suite 203, Springfield, IL 62704.
(Website: http://www.IMakeTV.com)
Here is a word from Brian:
"For now, the editing station will be by appointment only, and there is no guarantee of availability. It will be available only when I or one of my employees is scheduled to be in my office. Email me for an appointment - brian[at]imaketv[dot]com."
By-Laws Amended
Several details have been voted on regerding slight changes in our by-laws, namely that officers will hold their positions for three years before elections. Other details include issues regarding the Board and the Officers, membership dues, and how the elections are handled. Essentially, the membership nominates candidsates and the current Board elects the new Officers and they in turn appoint new Board Members.
A4PG Hour Long Show
Approval has been given by the city to schedule an hour long program produced by the A4PG. Portions of the content plus various PSAs will be available on the editing station hard drive for other producers to use.
More at the next meeting . . .
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May 2011
Annual Election of New Officers, Meeting Night Changed to Monday, Production Committee Plans
Annual Election
This year's officers have been elected and are as follows:
Ted Keylon - President
Cameron Counts - Vice President
Meredith Dumyahn - Secretary
Danny Hicks - Treasurer
Irma Wallace - Assistant Secretary
Bhikkhu Mahunda - Assistant Treasurer
Meeting Night Changed to Second Monday of Each Month
In the time left after the election, the general group expessed interest in changing the meeting night to the second Monday of each month instead of the second Wednesday to allow for more of the church producers to come since Wednesday night is a church night for many. The first meeting on Mondays will be in July on July 11th in the Bicentennial room.
Production Committee
Brian Crowdson, Lisa Hensley, and Darryl Moore are making plans to set up the editing station at Brian's place of business. It was suggested at the last meeting that we set up a workshop on how to use the editing softeare on that station as well as how to go about acquiring a camera and editing software for PCs for producers that want to have a cheap personal alternative and a workshop will be set up for that as well.
More at the next meeting . . .
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March 2011
501 c3 Status Acquired, Public Posting of By-laws, Editing Station Set-up
501c3 Status Acquired
Congratulations Producers! We finally have our 501 c3 Determination Letter! The IRS has finished the final approval of our status and we are very happy to say we are now a full-fledged 501 c3!
Public Posting of By-laws
There has been some interest in knowing the content of our by-laws so at the last meeting it was agreed to post them publicly on the site so here they are: By-laws.
Editing Station Set-up
Brian Crowdson has offered to set up an editing station at his business with the equipment received from the old Comcast studio. It will be available during daily business hours and there will be no support or instruction provided by Brian or his employees so in order to use the station, you will have to possess some knowledge of video editing.
More information on the type of software you need to learn about and which producers that will assist you will be posted here when the information is available.
Brian is working on testing the equipment and setting up the station and will have the results when he is finished and it will be posted here.
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February 2011
Fundraiser 5 Update, Equipment Update, PO Box
Fundraiser 5 UPDATE
The FUNraiser was a big success. We raised $361 after expenses.
For the first fundraiser of the season it was very well attended and everyone had a blast. A4PG would like to thank Babbling Brooke for the Hula Hooping and the Hula Hoops, Steve Sowers and everyone at Maldaner's, Casey Cantrall for doing sound, Mandy Saia Magill for bringing bake sale bags full of chocolate and homemade "healthy" chocolate chip cookies, her own photographs for donation and sale, and watching the space while artists dropped off their artwork.
Thanks to artists Chris Martin, Matt Schultz, Melanie Edmonson, Michael LaFrance, Tom Kelly, and Jenifer Snopko. Thanks to the Legendary Clampetts, Long Story Short, and Hot Bag O' Donuts (you all know who you all are), thanks to community producers Tom Schafer (for donating a huge spread of free food), Pamela Woodson (for handing the 50/50 raffle), and Archer Logan (for running the donation box at the entrance).
If we have left anyone out, please let us know.
Below are the details about the show . . .
The next fundraiser is going to be at 7:00 P.M. to Midnight on Friday, February 25th at Maldaner's Upstairs in downtown Springfield. The entertainment will be provided by Hot Bag O' Donuts , Long Story Short, Bük and The Legendary Clampetts. There will be a cash bar. There will be no cover and all ages are welcome.
Thanks to Greg Bishop and Kirk Farah of WMAY, John Reynolds at the State Journal-Register, Patrick Yeagle and Tom Irwin of Illinois Times for all helping get the word out in local media about public media.
Thanks to Tom Schafer of the Shooting Sport for chipping in with some Maldaner's catering for the first 50 people to show up!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Access 4 Producers Group FUNraiser 5
Date: Friday 2/25/11, 7pm to midnight
Place: Maldaner's Upstairs, 222 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL
Contact: Ted Keylon, (217)691-1301
Admission is FREE
The Access 4 Producers Group FUNraiser 5 will be held to help raise funds for the community producer's non profit organization to assist them in their quest to provide production and advocacy for the producers.
There will be a lot of room so many events are planned. There will be a Hula Hoop Workshop by Babbling Brooke during the music, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and an art sale and exhibit featuring a number of local artists.
The restaurant will be open downstairs, but there will also be food for sale upstairs by Cameron Counts and perhaps some potluck items as well including Maldaner's catering for the first 50 people to arrive courtesy of Tom Schafer of the Shooting Sport.
The music schedule will feature The Legendary Clampetts at 8pm, Long Story Short at 9pm, Hot Bag O' Donuts at 10pm and Bük at 11pm.
All sales of food, the raffle, and silent auction will go to the FUNraiser with the exhibiting artists giving 20% of their sales to the cause.
For more information please go to http://www.access4.tv/ or email to info@a4pg.org or call event organizer Ted Keylon if you have any questions at (217) 691-1301.
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Equipment
The Equipment Comittee was authorized at the last meeting to sell a pice of equipment that we do not need for productions but was included with the equipment we received. The money from this sale will go towards the purchase of the piece wil still need to do productions.
PO Box
A Post Office box was purchased for six months. This will go on our letterhead. Now we have the ability to accept donations in check form written to "Access 4 Producers Group" (no apostrophé) and sent to:
Access 4 Producers group
POB 5214
Springfield, IL 62705
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December 2010
Fundraising on Haitus Until the New Year, Equipment Committee Formed, 501 c3 Submitted and Paid, Call to Action for Producers
Round Up
At recent full group meetings it was agreed upon to wait until after the New Year to plan any further fundraising events. In the meantime we are open to suggestions for venue possibilities. We have some in mind that offer accessibility and some that are not in bars. We could still use some more suggestions.
The equipment is still being stored by Brian Crowdson and an Equipment Committee was formed to look into the exact cost of what we still need as well as to put together a simple set of instructions for producers on the least expensive and complicated way to set up your own home studios.
The 501 c3 paperwork and final fees were submitted which left us with $777 in our account. By the New Year we should know whether or not we were accepted and possibly what else we need to do. With the certification we will be privy to many more fundraising opportunities as well as looking forward to another year of our events where we spotlight local talent.
We encourage other producers with cameras to be on site for as many of these events as possible to get footage that can be used for fundraising DVDs and as material for other producer's shows.
Please come to the next meeting the first Wednesday of January and let us know your ideas and what you might be able to do to help. The master list of producers is being put together so that we can keep as many producers informed as possible. We also do not want to give out anyone's personal contact information without permission so we are trying to be careful with the list.
We know we have a pool of talents within the community producers and if we can work together we can get some more shows produced until we can get a down payment on a year's lease for a studio.
Please also know that you do not have to be a producer to come to a meeting and help out with this cause. Whether you want to become a full member of our group or just help, your ideas and concerns are welcome at our full group meetings.
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October 2010
Photography Fundraiser a Success, Equipment is in A4PG Possession, Full Group Meeting Planned, and Meeting with City Reveals Leniency Toward Producers
Three words describe the reason our fundraiser went so well: Mandy Saia Magill. She was the best person to pick for curator of the photography exhibit. Jeremy of Norb Andy's suggested a photography show to spotlight the artists who too often take a back seat to painters and sculptors at shows. Mandy is a recently juried member of the Prairie Art Alliance and her photography plus that of her peers graced the show that many attended in spite of the car show blocking off traffic and parking space.
We made $223, half of which came from 40% of the photography sales. Everyone had a great time and there were people in and out all night.
Plans are underway for the next fundraiser and the discussion turns on the question of whether or not to have another one before the end of the year.
Equipment Update
The equipment was turned over to Brian Crowdson who is storing it for us until we can get it set up in some studio space that will be available for the producers. Brian's help has been invaluable and his background with Access both techinically and as a tireless advocate is a true asset to our cause. It is for this reason he is being nominated for board member at the next meeting.
There were enough pieces missing from the equipment to render it incapable of being useful for production until they are replaced such as a tripod, batteries, and power supply for all three cameras, a DV tape deck, and several other odds and ends but nothing impossible to replace with enough time and support.
Full Group Meeting
The next full group meeting is planned for Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 P.M. at the Bicentennial Room in Lincoln Public Library in downtown Springfield. We would like to see all the producers there to get back on board now that things have been done. We will answer questions, take contact info and nominate more Board members.
Channel 4 and the City
Last Monday the 4th of this month, Secretary Lisa Hensley, Treasurer Ted Keylon, and Municiple Delegation member Brian Crowdson all went to speak with Ernie Slottag at the city. He said that requirements such as how soon to update shows before the slot would be given to someone else or what format to give them will be as lenient as possible due to the confusion of the change-over to their management. Ernie assured us that they plan to be as understanding and compassionate as possible while we try to organize and help all the producers figure out a way to keep doing their shows.
The delegation also asked about the missing pieces of the studio equipment and Ernie said they have not found any pieces that may have been misplaced and does not suspect that what CACC gave us would be any different than what they gave them and what Comcast have given them in the first place. We agreed to pursue the matter with Comcast and Brian agreed to contact them via his associates there.
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August 2010
Cable-casting Again, the Equipment, the Drive for a Physical Space
Fundraiser Review
The Access 4 Producers Group Fundraiser 3 raised over $550 before expenses and the total after is unclear until the board decides how much to absorb in advertising costs that were incurred during the promotion when a meeting could not be scheduled. The treasurer has agreed to cover the difference and proceeded with the necessary promotions. It is likely that we made at least $300.
But we were the only ones to come out on top. We regret to say that Broadway Nites did not do so well in spite of the huge numbers of people there due to the fact that drink sales were down. We appreciate their working with us and hope to remedy that for any future events to take place there.
Equipment Update
The Capital Area Career Center Board of Directors has agreed that the producers should have the equipment from the former studio since we cannot take them up on their offer for services. Perhaps in the future, as A4PG grows with Access, we can work with them. We are working on transporting the equipment into storage where it may be possible to set it up for limited use.
Next Fundriaser
The Group Board is looking to continue raising money to acquire a lease on a physical space. The next fundraiser will be at Norb Andy's on September 24th, 2010, featuring the work of local photographers. DJ MsLisa qwill be playing electro and there may even be some more surprises in the works so stay tuned for more info. (If you have FaceBook, check this page out.)
Channel 4 and the City
Thanks a MILLION!!! to the City, to Ernie, Kerri, the Council, our donors, the FaceBook Cause Members and followers of our Fan Page and everyone and anyone else who helped or wanted to help. Access 4 is BACK!
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July 2010
501 c3 Progress, Fundraiser Success, and the Fate of the Comcast Access Equipment
The 501 c3 process for the Access 4 Producers Group is currently stalled but well in the process. Due to problems related to the flood and other issues involving some members of the newly elected board here in Springfield, we have stalled on meetings, web maintenance, and the 501 c3 application submission.
However, the Secretary has the $50 filing fee and has gone through the arduous task of filling out the application form which will all be turned in next. The President and the Treasurer will then go to the bank which we have chosen (US Bank downtown) and submit a copy of our minutes from the meeting wherein the principle officers were elected, along with our FEIN number and open a bank account for the group.
The Treasurer will then deposit all the money from the previous two fundraisers, which amounts to the better part of a thousand dollars at this point--prior to the main payment for the 501 c3 status--and the group will be able to accept checks in the name: Access 4 Producers Group (no apostrophé) as well as be able to pay out of the account for expenses.
Gallery Girl Jennifer Snopko, Emcee Alan Perry, and Musician Josie Lowder of The Missing Muse: Jennifer poses with a Felicia Olin original entitled, "Heroine," which will be on sale at the event, 40% will go to the Access 4 producers group.
Fundraisers
The fundraisers were very successful in terms of what we could do before getting our non-profit status. Another thanks to all who helped at both of them, especially to Alan Perry who is stepping it up a notch in the planning of the next fundraiser, coming up faster than expected on July 24th upstairs at Broadway Nites.
Alan hosts a comedy showcase every Wednesday at Broadway downstairs, and was responsible for the comedians at the first fundraiser upstairs. This time he has planned a runway show with models ranging in age from 11 to 30-something, strutting there stuff in between sets by local bands and musicians who support cable access. There will be a 50/50 drawing and other raffles including a possible "spin" painting by local painter, Michael J. Mayosky.
Here is the press release, schedule, and poster text and graphic on this HTML page and in various formats below for your convenience:
[Press Release - PDF] - [Schedule - PDF]
[Press Release - Word Doc] - [Schedule - Word Doc]
[Press Release - Rich Text] - [Schedule - Rich Text]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Access 4 Producers Group Fundraiser 3
Runway Show/Art Exhibition/Concert/Comedy Show
Date: Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Place: Broadway Nites, Upstairs, 210 Broadway, Springfield, IL
Contact: Phone (217) 691-1301
This will be the third fundraiser that the Access 4 Producers group has held to raise funds for a physical space and for 501 c3 filing fees. It will be hosted by Alan Perry and held upstairs at Broadway Nites at 210 Broadway in Springfield, IL, and will feature a runway show with models, comedians, musicians and artists.
The comedians performing include (in this order) Tree Sanchez from St. Louis, Sarah Smertz from Springfield (Local WDBR personality), Kathy Zeman from St. Louis, Rich Mansfield.
There will be 3 runway segments by Shawnee Studios Model and Talent Management featuring vintage clothing, Asian styles and the original designs of Lisa Clemons and Amy Walden. Among the many fine models that have passed an audition and grueling rehearsal schedule will be Prairie Art Alliance Gallery II Assistant, Gallery Girl Jennifer Snopko.
The musicians featured include Hat Trick featuring Dave Leach, Hot Bag O' Donuts, The Missing Muse, and Molten Crunch (featured on Arjuna Records' compilation).
The art exhibit will be curated by Gallery Girl Jennifer Snopko and each artist will donate 40% of any sales to the Producers Group. Artists Felicia Olin and Melanie Edmonson will both be painting live at the event and their paintings will be sold as well.
Michael J. Mayosky will create one of his famous "spin-paintings" on site which will be raffled off. The other raffles will include a 50/50 raffle and an Arbonne Basket of skin care products donated by Shawnee.
Below is the tentative schedule of events:
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Alan Perry Intro (30 minutes)
10 minutes of songs.
Musical Number with Libby Roth (last 5 Minutes)
8:30 PM to 8:35 PM
Runway segment #1 (5 minutes)
8:35 PM to 8:45 PM
Comedian #1 Tree Sanchez [St. Louis] (10 Minutes)
8:45 PM to 8:55 PM
Comedian #2 Sarah Smertz (10 Minutes)
8:55 PM to 9:00 PM
50/50 RAFFLE (5 minutes)
9:00 PM to 9:05 PM
Runway segment #2 (5 minutes)
9:05 PM to 9:35 PM
Comedian #3 Kathy Zemon [St. Louis] (30 Minutes)
9:35 PM to 9:40 PM
Runway segment #3 (5 minutes)
9:40 PM to 10:10 PM
Comedian #4 Rich Mansfield [Chatham] (30 Minutes)
10:10 PM to 10:20 PM
Alan Perry: Announcements and 50/50 drawing.
10:20 PM to 11:20 PM
Hat Trick (1 Hour)
11:20 PM-11:30 PM
Alan Perry/Announcements/raffle (10 Minutes)
11:30 PM to 12:30 AM
Hot Bag of Donuts (1 Hour)
12:30 AM-12:40 AM
Alan Perry/Announcements/raffle (10 Minutes)
12:40 AM to 1:40 AM
The Missing Muse (1 Hour)
1:40 PM to 1:50 PM
Alan Perry/Announcements/raffle (10 Minutes)
1:50 AM to 2:50 AM
Molten Crunch (1 Hour)
2:50 AM to 3:00 AM
Alan Perry/Announcements/raffle (10 Minutes)
http://www.access4.tv/
(217)691-1301
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The Equipment and Programing
Everyone who stops along the dial at channel 4 knows the programming has not yet resumed. At our last meeting with Ernie Slottag at the Municipal Building, he estimated that the time until the channel would be running again would be two weeks, and since that amount of time has more than elasped, the city is reported to have said the time is now "this Summer."
To the city's credit, the equipment was not in tip top shape when they got it. The dismantling and hauling couldn't have helped the gear at all, but the techs said the equipment was not in working order when they hooked it up and tried to go live. Those who watched the channel during the tests heard the audio fizzle out and finally go away leaving only the images.
Ernie assured us in a delegation meeting that the data was backed up and the equipment was then decommissioned. The Council approved a request for budget appropriation and then bids were taken to replace the live server. A bid was selected, the server configuration meeting the needs of the channel was decided upon, and the order was placed.
But still no programming yet.
At the time of our last delegation meeting with Ernie, they were expecting the equipment to arrive in two weeks. We have not heard yet if it has arrived.
Speaking of equipment, the fate of that which was given to the city by Comcast, then given to CACC by the city, still remains to be seen. CACC Director Cindy Stover says that she feels that we should have it for our studio--if we can secure a physical space--and that, pending board approval, they would just give it to us. If the board does not agree, she says they reserve the right to keep the equipment even if we decide not to continue production at CACC TV studio.
The insurance requirements needed to continue the use of CACC TV are far out of reach for any single producer and doubtful for the Producers Group. A copy of the requirements will be read and discussed at the next A4PG board meeting, yet to be announced.
In our meeting with Ernie, he said the equipment would have to be returned to them if we cannot continue production at CACC TV.
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May 2010
Caitie Girl's and A4PG Board of Directors Election
The Access 4 Producers Group has elected a Board of Directors! They will be announced and introduced in grand style at the fundraiser!
The fundraiser is in full promotion mode now, see the press release below for the official information.
Thanks to Caitie and everyone else who has been helping put it together and offering to help including A4PG members Brian Crowdson, Ann Frescura, Mario Ingoglia, and all the musicians and dancers that have volunteered to entertain.
The tickets for the fundraiser are currently available at these Springfield locations:
Caitie Girl's 400 E. Jefferson - CaitieGirls.com
Trout Lily Café 218 S. 6th St. - TroutLilyCafe.com
Recycled Records 625 E. Adams
Metro Tailoring 127 So. Grand Ave.
Food Fantasies 1512 Wabash Ave.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Access 4 Producers Group Fundraiser
Date: Monday, May 17th, 5:30 P.M.
Location: Caitie Girl's Restaurant, 400 E. Jefferson, Spfld, IL
Cost: $15 at the door, $11 in advance
Contact: Ted Keylon, event organizer, (217) 691-1301 for ticket and other info
The Access 4 Producers Group is holding their second fundraiser at Caitie Girl's, 400 E. Jefferson in Springfield, Illinois on Monday, May 17th, at 5:30 P.M. to raise funds for related expenses during the formation of a 501 c3 non profit organization as well as securing a physical space for meetings and production work for all Access 4 Community Producers who were shut out of the former production facilities that had been provided by Comcast last December.
Tickets are available at Food Fantasies, Trout Lily Cafe, Recycled Records, Caitie Girl's, Metro Tailoring and other places to be announced on the Access 4 Producers Group website at http://www.Access4.tv
Tickets are $15 at the door and $11 in advance with one dollar per ticket going to the venues that sell them.
Hor d'oeuvres will be provided along with entertainment which will include the Frank Trompeter Quartet at 5:45 P.M., Troupe Zahava belly dancers at 6:45 P.M., and Hot Bag O' Donuts at 7:45 P.M.
More information will be available at the Access 4 Producers Group website, http://wwww.Access4.tv and by calling the event organizer, Ted
Keylon, at (217) 691-1301
Full contact:
Ted Keylon, event coordinator
(217) 691-1301
ted@tedkeylon.com
Access 4 Producers Group
info@a4pg.org
www.a4pg.org
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City Dispels Rumors Regarding Access
As a representative of the Access 4 Producers Group, I have received a number of reports from our committee chairs regarding the current state of Access 4. As I tell everyone, since Comcast dropped the studio this has to be looked at as a three-pronged effort: transmission (the city), production (CACC, Crowdson, Moore, and others both professional, independent, or as in the case with CACC—free), and advocacy (the producers group).
In regard to the transmission, being managed by the city (which simply means the city is going to use their equipment to put the shows onto channel 4 with their fiber optic block and the log computer given to them by Comcast), the reason given by Ernie Slottag, Communications Director for the City of Springfield, for the fact that the channel is still down (now going on three months) is that the log computer/server has a bad sound card and the “fix” done by Comcast employees in trying to use the equipment they were given can no longer work and the entire server needs to be replaced.
The money for the new server is already available in the city funds for this type of repair and the Communications Office simply needs to have appropriation approval from the City Council to use it, which is a formality and will be given according to all accounts, by mid March, in about two weeks from this writing.
All the data has been preserved from the several years of backlogged shows that had been encoded into the log computer/server, however, it is likely the new server will end up containing mostly new material.
Ernie also agreed that since the new system for managing
shows and the intake of new producers is completely web-based, there is a need
to provide assistance to those producers and prospective producers who do not
have Internet access. The Access 4 Producers Group has decided to help with
that need by providing hard copies of the forms on request as well as at Brian
Crowdson’s office at
Ernie also pointed out that there will be
a drop box available at the
In regard to production, producers have run to a variety of options, mostly costing money, since CACC ceased production due to the need for their legal team to provide a producer’s agreement. Originally it was my understanding that this agreement would be between CACC and each individual producer, however, the legal team decided to draw up an agreement with the city which was immediately denied due to the fact that the city has nothing to do with production, only transmission. Ernie said in our meeting that they need to make the agreement with the individual producers (just as I originally thought). I am still trying to find out how much longer this will cause CACC TV to have to wait if at all before resuming the free production services they offered last January at the City Council meetings.
In regard to advocacy, you may already have read on this website and on the FaceBook Fan Page that the Donation/Finance Committee raised $386 at the fundraiser at Broadway Nites on February 19th. There is a Full Group meeting scheduled for this Saturday, March 6th at the Lincoln Public Library at 6:00 P.M. at a room to be announced by Steering Committee Chair Alyce Lyle where most of this information will be presented and comments will be heard and new ideas entertained.
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Local Talent Fundraiser
Middle Option Music Studio, Ric "Skippy" Major
The Fundraiser raised $386, bringing the current available funds to $516!
Here are some archives from BRN from the live webcast. There were
router issues they said but they were able to capture a few moments:
BRN promo of event:
http://www.ustream.tv/reco
Alan and announcement of totals so far:
http://www.ustream.tv/reco
Buddha Eskew comedy:
http://www.ustream.tv/reco
Rebel Bass:
http://www.ustream.tv/reco
Comedy [Mature Content Warning]:
http://www.ustream.tv/reco
They
got started late and the router dropped them too much toward the end so
sorry to Sam West, The Regulars, Flatland, and God's Prodigy who all
did a fantastic job. The crowd loved all of you!!
The issues will all be resolved by the next fundraiser and plans are already underway how we can really improve the event.
Thanks to Ric "Skippy" Major and Middle Option Music, Dashi Kitchen at Broadway Nites, Nixon Vici, Alan Perry, Pints and Punx, The Springfield Film Commission, Basement Radio, Robin the Sound Man, Community Producer Steven Lucas, Co-host Ann Frescura, Alderman Sam Cahnman, Roger Smith, Community Producer Mario Ingoglia, and Alphonzo and Melody and the entire staff at Broadway Nites and all the bands and comedians.
OH and thanks to Community Producer Bernie Lutchman!
And thanks to Illinois Times, S J-R, WMAY, Greg Bishop and Kirk Farah, and Channel 20!!!!
And thanks to Arjuna Records for helping to find bands willing to help!
It has been suggested by local comedian, Alan Perry, that we hold a fundraiser with local bands and comedians. I have contacted Ric "Skippy" Major's Springfield music page on FaceBook to recruit bands that may want to help. Any other ideas or offers can be made here: info@a4pg.org.
We met at Broadway Nites with Roger Smith, Al of Broadway Nites, Alan Perry, and me (Ted Keylon) and set a date of Friday, February 19th, 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
Here is the schedule line up:
8:00 P.M. - Alan Perry - Stage 2
8:30 P.M. - God's Prodigy: Pazz Da Mic & LG - Main Stage
9:30 P.M. - Flatland
10:30 P.M. - Buddha Eskew - Stage 2
11:00 P.M. - Dead Zebbra - Main Stage
12:00 A.M. - Sam West - Stage 2
12:30 A.M. - Rebel Bass - Main Stage
1:15 A.M. - Rich Mansfield - Stage 2
1:45 A.M. - The Regulars - Main Stage
2:30 A.M. - The Terrible Disappointments - Stage 2
As you can see we have decided to have a second stage area which will be just off the main stage. Only comedy and acoustic acts will be on this stage, plus the finale with Justin and Nick, "The Terrible Disappointments." This will help the bands switch over and have more time to set up and tear down and more time to play.
Middle Option Music is our sponsor now.
I have sent the press release to WMAY,WQLZ, WNNS, WLCE, WICS, Illinois Times and State Journal-Register.
I
have purchased ad space in the fund raising section in the Illinois
Times for the three weeks prior to the event and I have also used the
free week they offer for this week to coincide with the article that
Patrick Yeagle wrote which you can read here.
I was on the air on Greg Bishop's Saturday Session on WMAY twice now talking about the fundraiser and I have spoken with Rob Hansen of Basement Radio to conduct a live remote during the event.
We have pledges that cover the $200 for the sound guy already.
Please let me know if you have any questions or want to help: info@a4pg.org
Or call me at (217)836-4799, Ted Keylon (Web Admin/ Steering Committee Reporter/Donation Committee Chair)
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Message from the City and Websites
Deb Antoine and Ernie Slottag have informed me that they each have websites up now. The City Access site is at http://www.access4springfield.org and deals with the scheduling of your shows and has PDF documents for new producers and various other related information on the *broadcast end.*
Deb Antoine has put up a Ning Network to facilitate the production schedule and to allow producers to upload their own content here http://accessspringfield.ning.com
The Municipal Delegation is meeting with Ernie next Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. and will report the results to the Steering Committee at their meeting later at the Public Library, Carnegie Room South at 6:00 P.M.
This message is from Ernie Slottag from Janurary 5th:
Just to give you an update on where Access 4 stands. We have moved the first portion of equipment and are testing it to be sure everything is working properly. We hope to have calendar of events information up in the next day or two. We are targeting sometime next week to have programming up and running.
Again, we are targeting running the same program schedule as before. We have no reason to change it.
We will soon have a webpage up and running. Within it will be some forms. The one I would like to have producers fill out is an information form, which will give us updated contact information about each producer, and a short description of the program. This will help us identify which programs are which and get them on the air properly.The update will also allow me to make an email list so that we can contact each other, and set up a method for producers to tell me which programs should run when. That way we get the proper episode on during the proper week.
Thank you for your assistance in helping us make this transition a smooth one. We still have a short learning curve to go through, but hopefully things will get sorted out soon.
Also, for your information, we are getting hooked up with AT&T later this month so that Access 4 will be on their U-Verse system. They put all the PEG channels within the channel 99 menu.
- Ernie Slottag