PUBLIC RADIO IN MID-AMERICA
BUSINESS MEETING
PRIMA Fall 2009 Conference
AGENDA
Thursday, October 1, 2009
12:00-1:00 pm
WBEZ, Chicago, IL
I. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM & CALL TO ORDER
Acting PRIMA President Christina Kuzmych called the meeting to order at 12:17 p.m.
Dorie Vallillo determined that a quorum was present.
II. ADDITIONS & APPROVAL OF AGENDA
No additions or corrections were offered.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda.
The Membership unanimously approved.
III. SECRETARY’S REPORT:
PRIMA Secretary Dan Skinner
The Minutes of the Business Meeting of February 2, 2009 was presented.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the Secretary’s Report.
The Membership unanimously approved.
IV. TREASURER’S REPORT:
PRIMA Treasurer Dorie Vallillo
| Balance in checking account 02/06/09 | $23,656.72 |
| Income | $15,923.06 |
| Expenses | $10,830.79 |
| Balance in checking account 10/01/09 | $28,748.99 |
A motion was made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
The Membership unanimously approved.
V. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Acting PRIMA President Christina Kuzmych
Thanks to Torey Malatia and the staff of WBEZ for hosting the conference. Christina acknowledged Lackisha Sykes, WNCU and Oliver Stoutner, WLRH as the recipients of this year’s PRIMA scholarships.
Congratulations were offered to Patty Cahill for her appointment to CPB Board and to Phil Corriveau for his recovery and attendance at PRIMA. Christina acknowledged the current board and past presidents who were in attendance at today’s meeting including Cleve Callison, Patty Wente, Craig Beeby and Ted Eldridge.
Immediate past President Cleve Callison was honored for his service to PRIMA with a presentation made by Dorie Vallillo and John Schwartz. Cleve was presented with tokens of appreciation.
Immediate past President Cleve Callison made a report about the future of broadcasting and the need to consider where we will find new talent. Cleve also asked the PRIMA membership to consider new ways to communicate with the organization and whether we should continue having two meetings per year. He hopes that he will be able to re-join PRIMA as a station manager in the new future.
Kuzmych reported that several cities are under consideration for the Winter 2010 PRIMA Conference including New Orleans, Cincinnati, Nashville, Springfield, Louisville, and Eagle Crest outside of Detroit.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Tim Smith reported on the work of the nominating committee. The nominating committee presented the slate of Christina Kuzmych, President; Dan Skinner, Vice President; John Schwartz, Secretary; and Tom Hunt, Board Member #2. A motion was made and seconded to accept the slate. The Membership unanimously approved.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
John Schwartz recommended that the PRIMA Membership be surveyed regarding the organization, issues, etc. An on-line survey will be prepared to solicit membership input.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 12:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dan Skinner
Secretary, Public Radio in Mid-America
October 1, 2009