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Copyright © 2009
Ball State University
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Muncie, IN 47306
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INDIANA
PUBLIC RADIO ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Indiana Public Radio Advisory Council was established in 1997, and
operates under Bylaws adopted in the same year. The quarterly Advisory
Council meetings are open to the public, as required by Section 396(k)(5)
of the Communications Act.
Open meeting policy:
Under the statutory
definition of “meeting,” the IPR Advisory Council meetings
are open to the public whenever a quorum is in attendance, and deliberations
are taking place which relate to public broadcasting.
Members of the public who wish to attend an Advisory Council meeting should
call 765-285-5887 or contact Carol Trimmer at ctrimmer@bsu.edu
as seating is limited.
ABOUT THE
IPR ADVISORY COUNCIL
Advisory Council Membership:
As stated in its Bylaws, the Indiana Public Radio Advisory Council consists
of 3 individuals from each area where IPR has a transmitter (i.e. the
areas covered by the WBST, WBSB, WBSJ, WBSW and WBSH signals) as well
as an unspecified number of at-large members. The length of a term on
the Council is 3 years. The station is represented at meetings by the
general manager and a staff member who is responsible for keeping Council
records.
Advisory Council Meetings:
The IPR Advisory Council meets quarterly. The first meeting of each fiscal
year is the Annual Meeting, held in August, with the remaining meetings
in November, February and May. Meetings are usually held at Ball State
University’s Alumni Center except when otherwise determined by the
Members. Dates and times for quarterly meetings are selected by the Council
at the Annual Meeting and will be posted at www.bsu.edu/ipr. The Chair
is elected at the Annual Meeting, with a quorum of two-thirds of the Members
being present. For all other meetings, a quorum consists of a simple majority
of Members.
Advisory Council Purpose:
The purpose of the Advisory Council is to advise and assist Indiana Public
Radio’s management in support of public radio broadcasting. The
group does not act on specific matters of programming, management, operations
or policy. It has no fiduciary responsibility. The Council does provide
important input regarding the role of public radio in the communities
covered by the station’s broadcast signal.
Members’ Duties:
The duties of members include:
• Representing the diverse interests of the IPR listening area,
and advise IPR on the specific needs of each community;
• Representing IPR in the community and serve as advocates for IPR;
• Assisting IPR in identifying prospects and raising funds for the
construction and operation of stations;
• Assisting IPR in identifying and recruiting IPR volunteers; and
• Serving as a local resource for information and introductions.
Questions about the Advisory Council:
Please direct questions about the IPR Advisory Council to Carol Trimmer, Outreach Coordinator, at 765-285-5887.
2008-09 Indiana Public Radio Advisory Council Members:
Chair Grant County At-Large Jane Potee Susan Albrecht Jane Potee Rev. Marvin Wiseman Tom Buczek Vice Chair Ruth Ann Masiongale Jane Duckworth Jay County Delaware County Julie Forcum Jane Duckworth Jack Ronald Dr. Judith Roepke Cindy Strietelmeier Hagerstown/New Castle Madison County Lisa Dykhoff Holly Chaille Sonnie Sahlberg Darlene Miller Jim Hair Duane Hoak