Each year, I write an annual report for the preceding fiscal year. I'm pleased to share with you Davis Media Access's Annual Report & Financials for 2011-12 , available here. Like this newsletter, we make this report available online only in order to conserve resources.
The report helps us tell the big-picture story of where DMA fits in, both locally and in the larger community media movement. It illustrates how we leverage limited resources in support of a really big mission - to provide digital media and technology equipment and training that builds skills, furthers job readiness, and connects our community in myriad ways. I hope you'll take a few minutes to page through it, and let me know what you think about the year that was.
Meanwhile, there's no slowing down, and our work with volunteers and community organizations continues to yield an abundance of local content. From local ballot measures to cultural celebrations, and Parent University to homeless resources, the ability to see, hear and respond to what matters most in our community--keeping it local--helps keep us strong. Our location in the midst of a large and culturally diverse county, with a world-class university at our doorstep, makes this content unique and rich.
Davis Media Access will celebrate our 25th anniversary this October. As the year unfolds, there will be multiple ways to celebrate and support this legacy and ongoing work. I hope our paths cross often!
In community,
Autumn Labbe-Renault
Executive Director
PS: I could not have been more pleased with the story San Francisco KGO Innovations Reporter Jonathan Bloom did on the rise of low-power FM radio stations. Thanks to our friends at Common Frequency and Media Alliance for helping to get Jonathan here. Look for KDRT's Dr. Paul and DMA's Jeff Shaw featured in this short piece.
Keep it Local, Keep it Strong
Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 5:32pmEach year, I write an annual report for the preceding fiscal year. I'm pleased to share with you Davis Media Access's Annual Report & Financials for 2011-12 , available here. Like this newsletter, we make this report available online only in order to conserve resources.
The report helps us tell the big-picture story of where DMA fits in, both locally and in the larger community media movement. It illustrates how we leverage limited resources in support of a really big mission - to provide digital media and technology equipment and training that builds skills, furthers job readiness, and connects our community in myriad ways. I hope you'll take a few minutes to page through it, and let me know what you think about the year that was.
Local content abounds
Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 5:40pmDavis Media Access with the help of volunteers and interns produced a number of programs this February, including the Surface Water Project Forum, Breaking the Cycle of Gun Violence, Parent University, the 19th Annual City of Davis Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame 2012.
All programs air on Davis Community Television Comcast Channel 15 in Davis. Follow the link to read more about these programs and view them online.
Music & Muses
Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 5:42pm
New programs abound and old favorites remain on KDRT. Some recent Highlights: "Listening Lyrics" (Fridays 4 p.m. with Pieter Pastoor) features Marque Cass of local band Tha Dirt Feelin'. On "Davisville" (Mondays 5:30 p.m), Bill Buchanan checks in with Davis City Councilmembers Brett Lee and Lucas Frerichs about their first six months on the job. On "The Golden Road" (Thursdays 6 p.m.), host Rod Moseanko interviews famed musician, composer, producer, artist and visionary, Bob Bralove of San Francisco. Wednesdays at 1 p.m., DJ Skip brings you "Roots, Rock, Revolution." Wednesdays at 3 p.m., check in with Gary Pratt on "An International Affair." Brazilian Carnaval music one week, Chinese opera the next, Gary truly brings some international flair. And, if you like storytelling, you can listen to Ruth Chambers on "Chambers Street Theatre" Thursdays at 11 a.m., or "Club Huga" with Michelle Woods Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
DJUSD TV
Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 5:44pm
DMA's Production Manager Jeff Shaw, Crew Leader Cliff Gamble and our intrepid high-school interns have been busy in the field.
Facility News & New Hours
Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 5:52pmBeginning the week of March 4, 2013, DMA will increase its open hours to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our staff is small but recognizes that our volunteer usage has increased and there's a need for this. Please note, the facility will be open for normal use during this time but no technical assistance will be available. DMA's after-hours use policy has been amended to reflect the change and can be read here.
Upcoming Events
Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 5:56pmDMA's Kid Vid Workshops and Animation Camps are back for Summer 2013. Registration is open and these camps are very popular and fill up quickly.
Proposals for new KDRT shows for the period beginning April 15 are due by March 15. info@kdrt.org