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MAB Educates Michigan on DTV Transition
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MAB Director of Technology Larry Estlack reviews converter box wiring
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The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB), along with the Michigan National Guard hosted a statewide digital televison preparedness training on Thursday, October 23 at 18 National Guard locations across the state.
There were over 500 participants statewide for the DTV training...
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| GLBC 2009! |
Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference - You Can't Miss This One........
Beg or borrow the money, even if it have to take it out of your own pocket, you must attend GLBC in 2009. You will get real world solutions to your economic down-turn blues from those who’ve been through similar situations before.
Lynn Anderson from the RAB is one of the nations leading authorities on growth in challenging economic times. Her session alone is worth the priced of admission. Additionally you’ll receive three different topics from Merritt Mattson, including "Selling Against The Yellow Pages", their strengths versus Radio & TV and how to win those advertising dollars to your media. Plus lots, lots more…. See below and click through to our list of speakers and more are being
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| Chairman's Article |
100 Days and Counting: DTV Transition Quickly Approaching
 by Diane Kniowski, Chairman, Michigan Association of Broadcasters and President/General Manager, WOOD-TV/WOTV-TV, Grand Rapids.
100, 99, 98…the countdown to the Digital Transition is in full swing as we officially reached 100 days out on Monday, November 10. To mark this date, the MAB along with Michigan broadcasters, hosted a statewide training day that educated more than 500 Michigan citizens. The event marked the beginning of the final phase of MAB’s effort to assist people to make the transition to digital television...
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| MAB Says Goodbye To Richard Sommerville |
 Richard S. Sommerville
1918-2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of 1985 MAB President Richard Sommerville. Richard S. Sommerville, 90 of Port Huron, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Port Huron Hospital.
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| Legislative Update |
Get the latest legal updates by reading the MAB Legislative & Legal Monitor!
 The MAB Legislative & Legal Monitor is published as neccessary with the latest information important to broadcasters. Not receiving the monitor? Please email Dan Kelley at dkelley@michmab.com to sign up TODAY!
Past issues are available in the Members Only section of the MAB website. Click here to view the latest Legislative & Legal Monitors. |
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| Federal and Regulatory Update |
FCC Rules on Digital Closed Captioning Rules
 The FCC has adopted new procedures for the submission of complaints about the failure to adequately provide closed captioning of video programming carried on television stations and cable systems. Read more from MAB Washington Attorney David Oxenford here.
DTV Ancillary and Supplemental Services Fee Report Due December 1
By December 1, 2008, all commercial and noncommercial digital television (DTV) stations must electronically file an FCC Form 317 with the Commission reporting on whether the station has provided any ancillary and supplementary services during the twelve-month period ending on September 30, 2008. Continue reading here.
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| Members Connecting to their Communities |
WLEN/Adrian Hosts "Thank A Vet" Campaign
 Lenawee Broadcasting Company's WLEN-FM hosted the third annual "Thank A Vet" campaign on Tuesday, November 11, Veteran's Day.
The event started at 5:00 a.m. and included hour-by-hour sponsors, veteran organizations, and WLEN personnel all working to build awareness and education of Veteran's issues in Lenawee County.
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WJLB/Detroit Raises More Than $53,000 With Coats For Kids Radiothon
 Clear Channel's WJLB-FM collected 1,224 coats and $53,453 in cash donations to provide warm coats for thousands of children during the 26th Annual Coats for Kids Radiothon.
The event was held November 7 & 8 at the Phoenix Theatres Bel-Air Centre in Detroit. All coats and cash collected went to the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit.
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Y-95/St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Presents 12th Annual "Stuff-A-Truck"
 Midwest Family Broadcasting's WYTZ-FM is presenting its 12th Annual "Stuff-A-Truck" Food Raiser through November 22nd to restock the warehouse and pantry at the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency.
The event kicked off on Monday, November 17th as the station collected non-perishable foods and personal care items at Roger's Foodland in St. Joseph.
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United Way Cake Auction Hosted by WWBR/Big Rapids
 Mentor Partner's WWBR-FM hosted The United Way Cake Auction on November 18 and 19. Morning show host Bill Beckwith auctioned cakes, cupcakes and other delicious delectables made up by area supporters to raise money for the local United Way Campaign.
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WXYZ-TV Says "Can Do" To The Hungry
 E.W. Scripps' WXYZ-TV/Detroit is once again joining with Big Boy Restaurants and the Detroit Area and Clinton Valley Councils of the Boys Scouts of America, to sponsor Operation Can-Do. The 31st annual community service campaign collects and distributes food to the hungry in metropolitan Detroit.
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Coats For Kids '08 on WIOG/Saginaw
 Citadel Broadcasting's WIOG-FM/Saginaw, along with WJRT-TV/Flint is presenting its 2008 Coats For Kids Drive, collecting new or like-new coats, gloves and hats to keep kids in Mid-Michigan warm this winter.
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WMGC/Detroit's Jim Harper Goes On The Road For Toys For Tots
 Greater Media/Detroit's WMGC-FM morning personality Jim Harper is taking his Magic Morning Show on the road the week of December 1st for the station's annual Toys For Tots Live Broadcasts. Collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps, Magic 105.1 is asking listeners to bring a new unwrapped toy for those who are less fortunate this holiday season and join them as the station does their morning show live from five different locations.
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| Membership |
MAB members save again in 2009
Because members are active and supportive of MAB programs and services, the MAB is able to hold dues investment at the same rate for the 13th year in a row. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to be a member of the MAB. In fact, if you renew your dues before January 10, 2009, you can receive an additional 12 percent discount!
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Reminder: BCS Monthly Training
Broadcast Compliance Services (BCS) assists MAB member stations in meeting EEO outreach requirements through its broad outreach program enabling broadcasters to post and list job openings with thousands of contacts nationwide.
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Michigan Association of Broadcasters
819 N. Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: (517) 484-7444
Fax: (517) 484-5810
Toll Free: (800) 968-7622
Web site: www.michmab.com
E-mail: mab@michmab.com
Chairman - Diane Kniowski
Vice-Chairman - Tom Mogush
Secretary/Treasurer - Michael J. King Imm. Past Chairman - Mario Iacobelli
At-Large - Duane Alverson
President/CEO - Karole L. White
Al Blinke
Ed Christian
Trey Fabacher
Alan Frank
Tim Feagan
Bruce Goldsen
Paul Grzebik
Debbie Kenyon
Bill Kring
James Lutton
Gayle Olson
Bob Peters
Ken Radant
Jill Saarela
Bob Sliva
Rob Striker
Chris Warren
Michigan Counsel
John J. Ronayne III
Washington, DC Counsel
David Oxenford
Michigan Lobbyists
Kelley Cawthorne PLLC
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Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters
819 N. Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: (517) 484-7449
Fax: (517) 484-5810
Executive Officers
President - Steve Schram
Vice-President - Eric Smith
Treasurer - Allen Mazurek
Secretary - Rick Schudiske
Executive Director - Karole L. White
Board Coordinator - Ann Cochrane
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by Mike McVay, President, 
by Kevin Robinson, Strategic Consultant, 
Despite challenging economic times, Public radio stations in the state have just completed sucessful fall membership drives. 
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