WPFW Regular LSB Meeting <br>October 11, 2017<br>Howard University<br>Department of Architecture<br>2366 Sixth Street,<br />
NW<br>Washington, DC 20059<br>Robert Simms, Chair <br>Ellen Williams Carter Secretary<br>I. Call to order<br>At 6:30<br />
Louis Wolf, Vice Chair began the meeting.<br>At 6:45 pm a quorum was established. Robert Simms, Chair called the meeting<br />
to order at 6:45 pm. <br>II. Roll call<br>14 Members were present at roll call: Robert Simms, Maskeelah-Myrtle<br />
Washington, Ellen Williams Carter (non- voting), Louis Wolf, Nick Arena (non-voting), Jim Brown, Julie Hewitt, Benito<br />
Diaz, Cliff Smith, Martha Peterson, Ron Pinchback, Sabooh Hakim, Vickie McGill, Eric Ramey, Donald Williams, Tony<br />
Leon<br>4 Members Late: Campbell Johnson, Nancy Sorden, Gloria Turner, Ron Pinchback<br>4 Excused absence: Christine<br />
Cotter, Lona Alias, Meredith Cordisco, JW Nightwolf, <br>The GM Jerry Paris was present.<br>The IPD Katea Stitt was<br />
absent.<br>Timekeeper: Louis Wolf<br>III. Approval of Agenda – agenda was amended and approved<br>IV. Approval of the<br />
minutes – minutes were amended and approved<br>The September 13, 2017 regular meeting minutes were approved as<br />
amended.<br>V. Management Reports<br>The General Manager, Jerry Paris stated:<br>He paid rent for the month of October<br />
of $27, 000.  Volunteers are needed to answer the pledge line phones. The recent transmitter failure was due to the<br />
malfunction of the exhaust fan. On Sunday the transmitter problem was resolved. $175,000 is needed to purchase a new<br />
transmitter in September of 2018. American University is providing it at a discount price of $175,000. This new<br />
transmitter would be digital and HD. He stated that Central Service is paid up. He said that Ralph Nader would do<br />
fundraising for the station as well as do a program. On November 9th the LSB will sponsor a Resistance Comedy Night to<br />
raise funds.<br><br>Questions and Statements from the LSB:<br>Benito Diaz objects to Ralph Nader doing a program at<br />
WPFW.<br><br>WPFW Local Station Board Resolution on Dick Gregory’s Birthday<br>Presented by Campbell<br />
Johnson<br>Whereas WPFW’s Local Station Board is an advocate for progressive change in our community and throughout<br />
the United States, <br>Whereas today, October 12th would have been Dick Gregory’s 85th birthday, and<br>Whereas Dick<br />
Gregory devoted a lifetime of sacrifice to uplifting the oppressed, advancing social justice issues and supporting<br />
advocacy among the Black community for a huge range of health and wellness issues, <br>Therefore the Local Station<br />
Board, hereby resolves that we urge our community and progressive communities throughout this country to be faithful to<br />
the legacy Dick Gregory shared with our community through more than eight decades and many thoughtful analyses,<br />
and,<br>We further urge all of our listeners and our community to study and learn from the life lessons that are<br />
contained in the rich legacy of Dick Gregory.<br>Passed unanimously on October 11, 2017<br><br>The Interim Program<br />
Director Report: <br>She was absent.<br>VI. Committee Reports<br>1.	Finance Report by Treasurer - submitted a written<br />
report<br>Nick Arena stated the following:<br>Nancy Sorden, Eileen Rosin and Nick Arena prepared the fiscal year 2018<br />
budget report and presented to the board. We are current in our payments for October.  The rent payment amounts increase<br />
from October to March. In April it will return to approximately $14, 958. LSB members will be calling WPFW donors for<br />
unfulfilled pledges/donations. <br>2.	PNB Reports – submitted a written report <br>Benito Diaz stated that the PNB has<br />
considered options in light of the Empire State Building Summary Judgement.<br>3.	Program Committee – submitted a<br />
written report<br>The Programming Committee is receiving useful input regarding the grid change proposal as PC members<br />
continue conversations with individual LSB members and other listeners.  Likewise, the PC continues to produce a monthly<br />
LSB Show.  The last meeting (on October 4) was conducted by phone due to the fund drive. <br>4.	Outreach and<br />
Development<br>The Run/Walk was named the Dick Gregory Walk for your health.  Nancy Sorden said she donated the $32.99<br />
for medals. The profit for the 5K was approximately $1,110; however, they are waiting for some payments. Gloria Turner<br />
is working on the U Street Jam. This year, they will feature music of Motown. Food will be catered and there will be a<br />
cash bar. On November 9, 2017 the WPFW LSB will present a fundraiser “Resistance Comedy Tribute to Dick Gregory”.<br />
Ron Pinchback and Donald Williams are working on the logistics. The tickets are $40.<br>5.	MASC report<br>Nothing to<br />
report.<br>VII. Community Comment <br>John Tatum passed out a condensed version of “How to Run Your Meeting” and<br />
Standing Rules again. Ron Tonstell wants to help with relocating to a new building. Tony Norman stated that more revenue<br />
is needed or some cuts should be made. He also said that management should make some a good faith efforts to balance the<br />
budget. Pete Tucker congratulated Martha Peterson on the Dick Gregory Walk for your health. Joe Brown donated a picture<br />
of Dick Gregory to be displayed at WPFW. Barry Jones wants to help WPFW. <br>VIII. Adjournment of the Regular Meeting<br />
<br>Motion to adjourn: There was no objection.<br>Robb Simms adjourned the regular meeting at 9:00pm<br>Meeting<br />
adjourned at 9:00 pm<br>Minutes submitted by:  Ellen Williams Carter<br>