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		<title>The Antibiotic Enviro Show, Tues., 3/27, 6:30pm</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greetings Earthlings. So, you think the FDA is there to protect you from the abuse of antibiotics? Maybe not. Kyla Bennett, Director of New England Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility returns to these microphones to take the cure&#8230;.no wait! to TALK about the cure. That covers the antibiotics (which is more than the FDA seems concerned about). We get into<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/the-antibiotic-enviro-show-tues-327-630pm/" title="Permalink to the full post of The Antibiotic Enviro Show, Tues., 3/27, 6:30pm" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
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<div><a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pillman.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3555" src="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pillman-150x140.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="140" /></a>Greetings  Earthlings. So, you think the FDA is there to protect you from the  abuse of antibiotics? Maybe not. Kyla Bennett, Director of <a href="http://www.peer.org/about/index.php">New England Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility</a> returns to these microphones to take the cure&#8230;.no wait! to TALK about  the cure. That covers the antibiotics (which is more than the <a href="http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/823/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=1236231">FDA</a> seems concerned about). We get into some probodiotics with a  report-back from the healthy direct action on the body politic at VT  Yankee&#8217;s corporate Entergy office in our E-Valley-uation segment, as  well as some positive news in The Enviro Show Echo Chamber. As usual we  double down on the bad news (of course!) with The Fool on the Hill and  when we Meet the New Boss, but first it&#8217;s time for&#8230;.Revenge of the  Critters! This week it&#8217;s teeny, tiny critters who are seeking revenge  against&#8230;&#8230;are you ready? <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/20/health/gut-infections-are-growing-much-more-lethal.html">Antibiotics!</a><span id="more-3554"></span></p>
<p>In The Enviro Show E-Valley-uation segment it&#8217;s reportbacks from last Thursday&#8217;s <a href="http://vtdigger.org/2012/03/23/a-thousand-gather-at-vermont-yankee-protest-dozens-arrested/">direct action at Entergy headquarters</a> in Brattleboro. Everyone was there&#8230;..except for Entergy!  Without a  corporado in sight, it looked like we scared them off leaving only us,  the media and the friendly cops, the 99%, to act out our parts in the  theater of protest. Maybe next time we should just show up unannounced,  like the Shut it Down Affinity Group does all the time. Now we&#8217;re coming  up on the 33 anniversary of the nuclear meltdown at Three Mile Island.  Here&#8217;s D.O.&#8217;s <a href="http://concertobi.blogspot.com/2012/03/devils-still-in-details.html">thoughts on that fiasco</a>.  And this: Rivers &amp; streams getting low? Remember two summers ago  when we found the Sawmill River in Leverett with barely any water? Fish  and other aquatic life cannot survive in rivers and streams that are  chronically desiccated in summer and fall. Please go <a href="http://www.oceanriver.org/SafeWaterManagement.php">here</a> to help protect them and our rivers &amp; streams.</p>
<p>The  Enviro Show Echo Chamber leads off with an important Blog Bonus Action  link. We need to convince the Gov that logging in the Quabbin Watershed  is &#8230;well, not such a good idea. Go <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/engage/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&amp;page=UserAction&amp;id=317">here</a> and let your voice be heard. Here&#8217;s that positive news we mentioned earlier, it&#8217;s from Grist: former corporado seeks to <a href="http://grist.org/business-technology/earth-out-of-balance-the-challenge-of-controlling-corporate-greed/">save the planet!</a> On to the bad news: No deaths from Fukushima?  Stay <a href="http://www.thebulletin.org/web-edition/features/nuclear-nomads-look-the-subcontracted-heroes">tuned</a> on that one.  O, and speaking of disasters, Science Daily tells us that  not only did oil affect the ecosystem in the Gulf during the <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120320142100.htm">BP blowout</a>, but it was still entering the food web after the well was capped. Yum! Toxic sludge is good for you. No? OK, how about <a href="http://act.350.org/sign/join-the-fight/?akid=1667.474385.gx6bWz&amp;rd=1&amp;t=5">ending corporate welfare for Big Oil</a>? By the by, it&#8217;s not just Big Oil who is picking your pocket at the pumps, it&#8217;s their friends on <a href="http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/02/22-2">Wall Street</a> too. Finally, this from Treehugger: corporados wrote the <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/environmental-policy/tennessee-passes-corporation-written-bill-requiring-climate-denial-be-taught-school.html#mkcpgn=fbth1">law requiring climate denial being taught</a> in Tennessee schools. Not so smart ALECS we&#8217;d say.</p>
<p>Our Fool-on-the-Hill is freakin&#8217; Florida Repugnican <a href="http://grist.org/list/florida-republican-thinks-we-should-sell-off-national-parks/">Rep. Cliff Stearns</a> who wants to sell off our National Parks! Hey, if he waits a few months we can have actual fire sales out West!</p>
<p>This time we Meet the New Boss as he &#8220;stood in a red-dirt field before acres of stacked pipeline pieces on Thursday to <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/23/us/politics/in-oklahoma-obama-declares-pipeline-support.html?ref=politics">illustrate his support for expedited construction of the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline</a>&#8221;  (You know, the one that&#8217;s intended to spew dirty tar-sands oil off to  China? The one he opposed before he supported it?).  Also, The  Washington Post revealed this weekend that the White House has a current  offer &#8220;still on the table&#8221; to make billions of dollars of cuts in  Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Democratic Leaders in Congress,  Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, grudgingly agreed to the deal, according  to the Post. All such cave-ins to the corporados and far-right  extremists means more scrambling for survival by the rest of us which,  in turn means less consideration for a failing biosphere and a deeply  troubled planet.</p>
<p>&#8220;The End of the World&#8221; by Marie Mason,  Danny Dollinger &amp; Darryl Chemey &amp; friends takes us to our  interview with Kyla Bennett, then we checkout the Bus Stop:</p>
<p>Wednesday, March 28, Noon to 1:30pm. GreenWorks Roundtable. 640 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA. Contact: maryvogel@builtbest.org</p>
<p>Wednesday,  March 28th 6:30 pm, &#8220;Permaculture:TheGrowing Edge&#8221; a film about  sustainable care for the earth, its people and the future [What, only  people??] by Donna Read and Starhawk that offers an antidote to  environmental despair, a hopeful and practical look at a path to a  viable, flourishing future. Greenfield Public Library (back door), Main  St. in Greenfield.Discussion will follow. Offered by Greening Greenfield  Energy Committee and Transition Town Greenfield. For more info call  773-7004</p>
<p>Friday, March 30, Noon. Occupy the EPA to rally and  launch the American Spring with a demonstration at the headquarters of  the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC. The  demonstration will start at 12:00 noon at Franklin Square Park (13thand I  Sts, NW, Washington, DC) and the march will head down 12th Street to  the EPA Headquarters.  Call: 410-591-0892</p>
<p>Friday &amp; Saturday,  March 30-31, The 30th National Pesticide Forum Healthy Communities:  Green solutions for safe environments Yale University &#8212; New Haven, CT.  Go to: www.beyondpesticides.orgor call (202)543-5450</p>
<p>Saturday,  March 31,1:00 PM.  Whatâ€™s So Cool About a Vernal Pool? Come to the  Leverett Library to find out all about what a vernal pool is and some of  its special features. Dawn Marvin Ward will present a hands-on program  designed for families and beginner naturalists. This program will begin  inside and then venture outside to visit the libraryâ€™s own vernal pool  (weather permitting). All ages are welcome BUT this program is designed  for children ages 8+ and accompanied by an adult.  If extremely  inclement weather; indoor activities will be available. For more  information contact Dawn 367-9562 or Leverett Library 548-9220.</p>
<p>Sunday,  April 1, 12:30 to 3:30pm. Pioneer Valley Green-Rainbow Regional  Convention. Umass Amherst Campus Center, Room 101, Campus Center Way.  Presidential candidate Jill Stein will be speaking around 1 pm! Stein  was recently endorsed by Noam Chomsky and has been traveling around the  country, meeting activists and discussing her proposal for a &#8220;Green&#8230;  New Deal&#8221; for the USA. Email: crustacean99@gmail.com</p>
<p>Sunday,  April 1, 2-3 PM, Leverett Library. &#8220;Moths: Better than Butterflies&#8221; with  Ted Sargent.  Join Ted as he discusses his 50 years of observation and  research (as a naturalist and Professor of Biology, UMass) on moths and  their interactions with birds and the effects of those interactions on  the evolution of the moths.</p>
<p>Tuesday, April 3, 2012 6:30pm  to8:30pm. Public meeting on the reconstruction of the Norwottuck Rail  Trail. Hadley Elementary School, 21 RiverDrive, Hadley (Rt. 47). The  Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold an informal meeting  and information session about the long awaited reconstruction of the  Norwottuck RailTrail. Plans for the new trail will be on displayand  trail users are encouraged to come and voice their opinions. Email:  Morrisfri@aol.com</p>
<p>Saturday, April 14, TBA Rally to Shut Down  Vermont Yankee, Brattleboro, VT Senator Bernie Sanders and Gov Shumlin  have been invited to speak in addition to a number of other people!!  More details to follow. Contact Deb for more info 413-339-5781</p>
<p>So  much for that show. Stay tuned for our April 10 Enviro Show on &#8220;A  Darker Shade of Green: REDD Alert and the Future of Forests&#8221;. Until then  remember: listen to your Mother!</p>
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		<title>Another Ides of March Enviro Show, Tues., 3/13, 6:30pm</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:32:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greetings Earthlings. Time once again to beware the Ideas of March. This time we send the warning out to Entergy, owners of that ticking nuclear time bomb just to our north on the shore of the Connecticut River in Vernon, Vermont. Warning, warning corporados! The people are coming! We talk with Randy Kehler of the Safe &#38; Green campaign about<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/another-ides-of-march-enviro-show-tues-313-630pm/" title="Permalink to the full post of Another Ides of March Enviro Show, Tues., 3/13, 6:30pm" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/nonukes.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3548" src="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/nonukes.gif" alt="" width="75" height="75" /></a>Greetings  Earthlings. Time once again to beware the Ideas of March. This time we  send the warning out to Entergy, owners of that ticking nuclear time  bomb just to our north on the shore of the Connecticut River in Vernon,  Vermont. Warning, warning corporados! <a href="http://www.safeandgreencampaign.org/action-center">The people are coming!</a> We talk with Randy Kehler of the <a href="http://www.safeandgreencampaign.org/">Safe &amp; Green campaign</a> about the issues and area residents rising up to defend their homes  from nuclear meltdown and corporate criminal behavior in the wake of the  first anniversary of the ongoing multiple meltdown in Fukushima, Japan.  Also, we hear from The Fool-on-the-Hill, our Enviro Show Quote of the  Week, echos from the Echo Chamber and who knows what all, but first it&#8217;s  time for&#8230;..Revenge of the Critters! Think climate disruption when <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1230806/Panic-6-000-thirsty-wild-camels-invade-Australian-outback-town-smashing-roads-surrounding-houses.html">camels attack!</a></p>
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<p>This week&#8217;s Fool-on-the-Hill is <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/28/mitch-mcconnell-mocks-pre_n_1307862.html">Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell</a>,  who is leading the charge against the President&#8217;s clean energy  proposals&#8230;&#8230;..you know, the ones he was for before he was against?  McConnell and the Repugnican crazy choir are trying to make fun of algae  biofuel advances, labeling them pipe dreams or worse. Did someone say  crazed ideologue? No? Maybe pathetic hypocrite? Meanwhile it&#8217;s still  that tired old call for &#8220;drill, baby drill&#8221; on the far-right even though  Big Oil is&#8230;&#8230;are you ready? exporting dirty U.S. petro instead of  keeping it here at home! And speaking of Repugnicans difficulty relating  to the planet, checkout <a href="http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/08/the-trees-are-all-right/">this</a>.</p>
<p>Our  Quote of the Week is is a two-fer, one is on tonight&#8217;s theme from Arnie Gunderson, nuclear  expert who spoke in Brattleboro on Sunday: &#8220;The health impacts to the  Japanese will begin to be felt in several  years and out to 30 or 40 years from cancers. And I believe weâ€™re going  to see as many as a million cancers over the next 30 years because of  the Fukushima incident in Japan.&#8221;.Â  <span>ALSO we have this from </span>Repugnican presidential candidate Rick Santorum who says President Barack  Obama is beholden to â€œradical environmentalistsâ€ and has â€œa world view  that elevates the earth above man.â€ All we can say to that is&#8230;..WE WISH!</p>
<p>In our E-Valley-uation segment we  do a run-down on all the area actions around the scary Vermont Yankee  nuke&#8230;..you know, that old crusty boiling water reactor just like the  ones melting down in Fukushima? Checkout coverage on The Commons site <a href="http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story.php?articleno=5036&amp;page=1">here</a> and <a href="http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story.php?articleno=5013&amp;page=1">here</a> as well as an excellent letter to the editor from the CT Watershed Council <a href="http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story.php?articleno=5007&amp;page=1">here</a>. And here&#8217;s a <a href="http://www.reformer.com/ci_20144001/vy-future-could-be-determined-by-1-line?source=most_viewed">link</a> to the latest news on the VT Yankee struggle in the courts. There were Fukushima anniversary events at <a href="http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_20153497/protesters-march-one-year-anniversary-japanese-nuclear-disaster">Vt Yankee</a> and everywhere. Here&#8217;s Beyond Nuclear&#8217;s <a href="http://www.beyondnuclear.org/">coverage</a>. Also this: Tell MA House Speaker DeLeo to advance the Updated Bottle Bill. Go <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/engage/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&amp;page=UserAction&amp;id=4123">here</a>. Finally, if you&#8217;re on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/environmentmassachusetts?ref=ts">here</a> is an excellent &amp; creative way to remind Gov. Patrick that logging in the Quabbin watershed is a truly bad idea.</p>
<p>In  the Enviro Show Echo Chamber we find Repugnicans in the U.S. Senate  failed in trying to ram an amendment into the Transportation Bill to  move ahead on the Keystone XL dirty oil pipeline. While we&#8217;re on the  topic of Big Oil checkout Greg Palast&#8217;s <a href="http://climate-connections.org/2012/03/05/bp-gulf-oil-spill-settlement-sells-out-victims/">in-depth analysis</a> of the new BP oil disaster settlement down in the Gulf region. Looks  like BP gets off easy&#8230;..once again.  Let&#8217;s not forget King Coal!  Here&#8217;s an Enviro Show Blog Bonus <a href="https://online.nwf.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&amp;page=UserAction&amp;id=1577">action link</a> telling the EPA to limit carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. Do it for the Polar Bears!</p>
<p>Our  favorite no nukes anthem, &#8220;Shut &#8216;em Down&#8221; by the late great Gil Scott  Heron takes us to our interview with Randy, then it&#8217;s on to the Bus Stop  Billboard:</p>
<p>Now thru March 23: Remember Fukushima &#8211; 19 day walk  for a new spring 2012. A nineteen-day walk from Seabrook Nuclear Power  day Plant in NH to Plymouth Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, MA on the  anniversary of the catastrophe at Fukushima, Japan and ending the walk  in Vernon, VT at Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant. For more  information or to support the walk when it comes to your community  contact: Tim Bullock at 413 413-485-8469 or email:  walk4newspring@gmail.com</p>
<p>Thursday, MARCH 15, 3:00PM. Save Our  Homes Front of Bank of America, 1 South Pleasant Street, Amherst. Go to:  http://pol.moveon.org/event/saveourhomes/127683</p>
<p>Saturday, March  17, 1 to 2:15pm. The Puzzle of New England&#8217;s Predators. Predators such  as bobcat, coyote, and fishers live locally, but do we really know that  much about them? Join naturalist John Foster of the New England  Naturalist Training Center for a slide show of New England&#8217;s predators.  Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A., Turners Falls. Call:  413-863-3221</p>
<p>Wednesday, March 21,7:00 to 9:00pm. Creating  Democracy and Challenging Corporate Rule. Join David Cobb from Move to  Amend for an action meeting to determine our communityâ€™s response to the  court&#8217;s ruling and what we can do to join the national movement to  Abolish Corporate Personhood. Fracis Crowe Community Room, 60 Masonic  St., Northampton.</p>
<p>Thursday, March 22,11am. Entergy your time is  up! Town Common, Brattleboro, VT. Non Violent Affinity Groups from  around the Evacuation Zone and beyond are telling Entergy Their time is  UP!! Meet on the town common and walk up to Entergy Headquarters on Old  Ferry Rd. You need to join an affinity group and attend non-violent  training. To join an affinity group contact David  at:  reporter@montaguema.net</p>
<p>Friday, March 23, 7pm.  Forks over Knives  .Two nutrition researchers argue that a vegan, whole-food diet reduces  one&#8217;s risk of heart disease, cancer, and other health problems.  Northampton Committee Friday Night Films. Frances Crowe Community Room,  60 Masonic Street in Northampton.</p>
<p>Saturday, March 24. &#8220;Day of  Solidarity with Vermont. Actions by our sister reactor communities  around the United States. Go to:  www.BeyondNuclear.org/FreezeOurFukushimas</p>
<p>Wednesday, March 28th  6:30 pm, &#8220;Permaculture:TheGrowing Edge&#8221; a film about sustainable care  for the earth, its people and the future [What, only people??] by Donna  Read and Starhawk  that offers an antidote to environmental despair, a  hopeful and practical look at a path to a viable, flourishing future.  Greenfield Public Library (back door), Main St. in Greenfield.Discussion  will follow. Offered by Greening Greenfield Energy Committee and  Transition Town Greenfield. For more info call 773-7004</p>
<p>That&#8217;s it &#8217;til next time BUT remember: listen to your Mother!</p>
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		<title>Valley Free Radio will be at Silk City in Florence on March 9!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 9th at Silk City, VFR and Outfall will be at Silk City for a pre-St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Party. Reps from Guinness, Smithwick&#8217;s, &#38; HarpÂ Lager will be in the house from 8-10 with plenty of gamesÂ and prizes for every one!! We will be there giving out some stationÂ goodies so come out March 9th to Silk City Tap Room on Main<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/valley-free-radio-will-be-at-silk-city-in-florence-on-march-9/" title="Permalink to the full post of Valley Free Radio will be at Silk City in Florence on March 9!" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Geekify v1.2.1 Cruciverbalist</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world of the crossword was discussed on my show from 2/17/12 at 1PM. Â Everything from the history, to early controversy (srsly?, but yes) and today&#8217;s crossword world. But what would a show with music be if there was no music? Â All the songs were introduced as if they were clues in a crossword! I included songs from Dennis Crommett,<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/geekify-v1-2-1-cruciverbalist/" title="Permalink to the full post of Geekify v1.2.1 Cruciverbalist" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world of the crossword was discussed on my show from 2/17/12 at 1PM. Â Everything from the history, to early controversy (srsly?, but yes) and today&#8217;s crossword world.</p>
<p>But what would a show with music be if there was no music? Â All the songs were introduced as if they were clues in a crossword! I included songs from Dennis Crommett, Winterpills, Chemical Brothers, and Darlingside to name a few.</p>
<p>The link to the show can be found here <a href="http://www.archive.org/details/GeekifyV1.2.1Cruciverbalist" target="_blank">Geekify V1.2.1 Cruciverbalist</a></p>
<p>Thanks for listening!</p>
<p>22 Across,A large, flippered marine mammal who loves crosswords!</p>
<p>geekwalrus</p>
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		<title>The Brushy Mountain Enviro Show – A Love Story; 2/14, 6:30pm</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greetings Earthlings. Of course it&#8217;s near Valentines Day and we&#8217;re here to tell you we love Brushy Mountain in Leverett and love the fact that it&#8217;s been saved from development&#8230;.forever! Cinda Jones of W.D. Cowls &#38; Kristin DeBoer, Executive Director of Kestrel Trust join us for the love fest. As usual we&#8217;ll also visit this week&#8217;s Fool-on-the-Hill, Meet the New<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/the-brushy-mountain-enviro-show-a-love-story-214-630pm/" title="Permalink to the full post of The Brushy Mountain Enviro Show &#8211; A Love Story; 2/14, 6:30pm" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/love-the-earth.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3502" src="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/love-the-earth-150x143.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="143" /></a>Greetings Earthlings. Of course it&#8217;s near Valentines Day and we&#8217;re here  to tell you we love Brushy Mountain in Leverett and love the fact that  it&#8217;s been saved from development&#8230;.forever! Cinda Jones of <a href="http://www.cowls.com/landcompany">W.D. Cowls</a> &amp; Kristin DeBoer, Executive Director of <a href="http://www.kestreltrust.org/">Kestrel Trust</a> join us for the love fest. As usual we&#8217;ll also visit this week&#8217;s  Fool-on-the-Hill, Meet the New Boss, and the Enviro Show Echo Chamber,  as well as have a listen to the Quote of the Week, but first it&#8217;s time  for&#8230;.Revenge of the Critters! A post-Holidaze Special: it&#8217;s about  those <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2077843/Could-YOU-allergic-Christmas-tree-Pines-haven-moulds.html">Christmas trees</a>. Yes, we know trees aren&#8217;t critters, but are mold spoors?</p>
<p>This  week&#8217;s Fool-on-the-Hill is last week&#8217;s Fool-on-the-Hill. House Speaker  John Boehner and the Repugnican leadership of the U.S. House of  Representatives announced plans last Thursday to <a href="http://grist.org/politics/boehners-last-stand-house-leader-wants-to-kill-transit-funding/">cut all designated funding for mass transit</a>.  With any luck the House might throw Boehner under the bus, but we doubt  it (we can dream though, right?&#8230;&#8230;.O wait, which far-right nut job  would replace him!). So what do you suppose is behind this latest  far-right assault on mass transit? Could it be&#8230;&#8230;.black helicopters!  Many way off the rails <a href="http://climate-connections.org/2012/02/09/activists-fight-green-projects-seeing-u-n-plot/">Teabaggers think so!</a></p>
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<p>It looks like The New Boss is <a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2012/02/what-the-mortgage-deal-reveals-about-the-obama-administration.html">trying to look tough</a> on the corporados and Big Banksters due to their assaults on the U.S.  economy and all those home owners they kicked to the curb. But looks  sure can be deceiving! O wait, you think this post doesn&#8217;t belong on a  show about the environment? Shall we talk about the limited choices  faced by bankrupt citizens? families? towns? states? nations?</p>
<p>This week&#8217;s Quote of the Week comes once again from one of Massachusetts&#8217; favorite sons, Henry David Thoreau:</p>
<p>&#8220;Every  creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and  he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy  it.&#8221;</p>
<p>In our Enviro Show Echo Chamber we find Senate Republicans are <a href="http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/public_lands/energy/keystone_xl_pipeline/index.html">pushing legislation</a> that would reverse the president&#8217;s decision and grant immediate approval for the Keystone pipeline. Here&#8217;s an <a href="http://action.biologicaldiversity.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=9420">Action Link</a> to&#8230;.um..act on! And this: a 26-second tour of <a href="http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/news/center/articles/2012/nasa-01-19-2012.html">your planet melting down!</a></p>
<p>&#8220;Morning in the Mountains&#8221;, by <a href="http://www.walkinjim.com/">Walkin&#8217; Jim Stoltz</a> takes us to our love fest with Cinda &amp; Kristin, then we stroll over to the Bus Stop Billboard:</p>
<p>Wednesday,  February 15, 7pm. Ray Bradley, Distinguished Professor in the  Department of Geosciences and director of the Climate System Research  Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst speaking at the  Leverett Library in Leverett Center on the climate crisis: &#8220;Global  Warming and Political Intimidation&#8221;. (Snow date: Monday, February 27)  Call: 413-548-9220</p>
<p>Thursday Feb 16 at 7pm in First Churches of  Northampton, in the Parlor (upstairs) there will be a meeting for  anybody wanting to plan a Western Massachusetts General Assembly.</p>
<p>Thursday, Feb. 16,7pm. Environment Massachusetts benefit at the Wendell Public Library.</p>
<p>Tuesday,  February 21st 7:00-8:30 an informational forum about the Vermont Yankee  Nuclear Power Plant in Vernon, MA, which will be at UMASS on in the  Cape Cod Lounge.<br />
This forum is a chance to find out whatâ€™s been happening with the plant and its owner Entergy. Call: (413) 577-4253</p>
<p>Thursday,  Feb 23, 5:30pm. Citizens Awareness Network Meeting. Solar Store of  Greenfield, 2 Fiske Ave, Greenfield. Hear the latest on the fight to  Shut Down ENVY. What can be done to support the PSB in their decision to  withhold a CPG from ENVY? Report from the SAGE Alliance coordinating  committee. Help organize local forums and house parties on  decommissioning issues. Email: deb@nukebusters.org</p>
<p>Thursday, March 1, Noon to 3pm. Occupy Education. Umass Amherst march &amp; direct action.<br />
Walk  out of class, meet at the Student Union steps. Occupy Education has  called a national walkout and day of action for universities throughout  the United States. UMass Amherst will walk out of classes at noon,  converge on the student union steps, followed by a march and direct  action in solidarity with Occupy Education.</p>
<p>Saturday, Mar 3,  9:30am to 10:00pm. Powershift. Meet at Court Square &#8211; The Greenfield  town common, Greenfield. We, the people of MA, VT and NH will be  marching on March 3rd to the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor. We will  gather in Court Square in Greenfield MA and depart at 9:30am for the  nuclear plant in Vernon, VT.  This is an estimated 6 hour walk for about  16 miles. We shall vigil for the remaining hour and will have shuttle  services from Vernon to Brattleboro for our after party at 7pm. Contact:  fungiaffinity@gmail.com</p>
<p>Saturday, March 3, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The Toxics Action Center 25th Anniversary event in Boston. The workshops  are still being finalized. The key notespeakers are Lois Gibbs is the  Executive Director of the Center for Health, Environment and Justice.</p>
<p>March  4, 2pm, Grace Church, Amherst for Alexandra Dawson&#8217;s memorial service.   If you would like to help the family with preparations, please respond  to alexandramemorial@gmail.com.  Memorial gifts may be made to Kestrel  Land Trust at www.kestreltrust.org.</p>
<p>On Thursday, March 15 and  Friday, March 16, Arise has the great good fortune to host the Walk for a  New Spring.  The Walkers are  focused on ending nuclear war, nuclear  weapons, nuclear power plants, with a special focus on the victims of  Fukushima. On Friday morning, just before the Walkers leave for their  next destination, we&#8217;ll have a ceremony at the Connecticut River.  We  are looking for haikus on the following themes: protecting the river,  blessing the waters, peace, anti-nuclear&#8211; pretty broad, really.<br />
Send your haikus to michaelannb@gmail.com.  And feel free to join us!</p>
<p>That is all EXCEPT we wish to take this opportunity to remind you to &#8230;.listen to your Mother!</p>
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		<title>2/2012 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2/1/12 Board Minutes &#160; Attendees: Bob B, Chris E, Glen A, Jackie M, Sidra E, Doug R, Eileen H, &#160; Approx 15 applications for 2nd station manager Bob B, Bob G, and Jackie will review starting this Sat 2/4 communication liaison- visibility/publicity/networking will have to know how to train &#160; Bob is interested to continue to do Work Sunday training,<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/22012-board-of-directors-meeting-minutes/" title="Permalink to the full post of 2/2012 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Attendees: Bob B, Chris E, Glen A, Jackie M, Sidra E, Doug R, Eileen H,</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Approx 15 applications for 2nd station manager
<ul>
<li>Bob B, Bob G, and Jackie will review starting this Sat 2/4</li>
<li>communication liaison- visibility/publicity/networking will have to know how to train</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Bob is interested to continue to do Work Sunday training, although heâ€™s more interested in doing group rather than individual trainings</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Show proposals-
<ul>
<li>Bob contacted John Piskor for â€œLetâ€™s Talk Foodâ€ and left a message, the other person</li>
<li>Andrew Patenaude was not interested anymore when Bob spoke with him</li>
<li>Stefan Wheaton &#8211; proposed 2 shows, Jackie working with him and has worked with Warren. â€œThe Warm Heart Of Africaâ€ and will be going to Sundayâ€™s training</li>
<li>Paul and Matty Show &#8211; GLBT syndication ?? interest</li>
<li>Paul Thomas &#8211; â€œPractical Self Helpâ€ Eileen will send him an email to tell him about training this Sunday as being a first step</li>
<li>Martha Thomas &#8211; Glen is working with her</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Did Jamie start â€œSpoonful of Bluesâ€ yet?</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Doug wants everyone to know that if you want to Twitter anything in regards to your show please contact him at twitter@valleyfreeradio.org and to mention @valleyfreeradio on your shows</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Broadcast Music Inc. has been calling, do we owe them something? Would Bob G be willing to contact them</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>DUES! DUES! DUES! Theyâ€™re due! due! due! Put them into an envelope and in the lockbox please.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>The key for MEF needs to be kept in a secure location in the studio.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Glen Brooks has left $55 in lockbox</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Responsibilities &#8211; how do we have people follow through ideas and tasks?</li>
</ul>
<p>Doug is willing to f/u with proposed plans</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Eileen will update email list</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Looking at the monthly budget, discussed shortfall.Â  Spoke about importance of Underwriting.Â  Chris E has a potential opportunity with Turn It Up!</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Grant may be extended as long as there is a progress report.Â  CF wants to see their money has accomplished something; there is little concern that they will want it back.Â  GB willing to work with Station Managers to get this accomplished, will be discussed further.Â  Donâ€™t need to â€œfreak outâ€ about itÂ  Need to find out deadline (probably in June)</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Finances and budget were discussed.Â  Need to bring in more money monthly so we donâ€™t hit the red. This is the responsibility of the new station manager and through underwriting.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Discussed importance of underwriting, Turn it Up! may underwrite Chrisâ€™ show.Â  Need to find a business that suits a show.Â  Shelved for future discussion, will be on agenda next month.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Insurance must be negotiated with carrier, no one present has any knowledge about.Â  Sidra will approach Bob G.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>A Representative from WMASS Artisans will be on the Enviro Show 2/28 to discuss Geo Art</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Talked about Sidra rebroadcasting her show Friday night at 9PM this will start Friday 2/3/12.Â Â  Let Tony know, Johanna</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Also everyone needs to know who automates the shows.Â  Will print a schedule</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Stefan came to discuss his new shows.Â  Had an African Music/Afrobeat proposal and an Arts Culture/News eclectic feel with local flavor.Â  Positive edge.Â  Stories that are more uplifting.Â  Has radio experience, at Williams College.Â  Show would be live, not prerecorded generally.Â  Would consider doing two shows back to back.Â  Afrobeat show would center on regions or figures.Â  Is used to similar studio set up.Â  Would be ready to go ASAP, has to complete training and will be present at Work Sunday in February.Â  Familiarized Stefan with checklist and contract.Â  Would prefer weekdays 6-11PM.Â  Wednesdays from 1900-2000 And David Pakman moved to Saturday 1500 .Â  If Connecting the Notes can be moved then possible it could be 1900-2100.Â  Tentative approval given following checklist and contract completion.Â  Working title is Warm Heart of Africa.Â  Talked about possible rebroadcast on Saturday.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Possibility to Move around the talk shows so they arenâ€™t back to back.Â  Moving around FSRN and DN!</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Is Connecting the Notes new now?Â  Would Matt Akey mind if his show was moved?</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Everyone should have a backup show just in case they arenâ€™t in.Â  Spot groups set up for each live show.Â  Doug with address with Tony.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>CPB turned us down for money or grant back in August</li>
<li>Look for grants online, Doug will do this</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>Static Cling was discussed and changes proposed.Â  New design will be emailed to the discussion board. Â Adding community, local, nonprofit, etc.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<li>email at twitter@valleyfreeradio.org for tweets and need the email for hilltownfamily@valleyfreeradio.org Â Â for FB</li>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[VFR Minutes 1/4/12 Attendance: Glen A, Tony S, Eileen H, Doug R, Sidra E, Bob G, Bob B, Ed R Financial Report: Income statement (profit/loss) &#8211; best year EVER!!! increased $20,000 in revenue this year equity built up = more in the bank, ended the year with almost $12,000 in the bank board members will always have to be thinking<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/12012-board-of-directors-meeting-minutes/" title="Permalink to the full post of 1/2012 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
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<p>Attendance: Glen A, Tony S, Eileen H, Doug R, Sidra E, Bob G, Bob B, Ed R</p>
<p>Financial Report:<br />
Income statement (profit/loss) &#8211; best year EVER!!! increased $20,000 in revenue this year<br />
equity built up = more in the bank, ended the year with almost $12,000 in the bank<br />
board members will always have to be thinking of how to continue to increase revenue<br />
there hasnâ€™t been much of an underwriting effort and needs improvement<br />
the raffle raised $1256 and may be worth doing again</p>
<p>Results of Fundraising Letter:<br />
- approximately $1200 from letters and paypal<br />
- thank you letters need to go out<br />
thank you letter template will be transferred to google.doc</p>
<p>Music Events<br />
Eileen is speaking with Localmedia Northampton to collaborate with for a series of shows with local musicians and upcoming shows to get our name out and to increase in house live music<br />
Sidra is willing to collaborate with Flywheel and its associates for further jlint ventures</p>
<p>Promoting the station:<br />
Doug proposed the option of having a cling that we could offer to local businesses.  It would have the station ID, website, and a QR code so smartphone users could scan and start immediately listening on their phone.  Will sho 2 designs at next meeting<br />
Doug will be running @valleyfreeradio on Twitter</p>
<p>Music:<br />
Suggestion to have blocks of genre music in automation not associated with a particular show<br />
More local and non-local but independent musicians have been placed into rotation of automated music</p>
<p>Training/ new shows:<br />
There will be a training session on Sunday 12/8 at noon for work Sunday with Bob Barron<br />
Jamie is ready to get on the air with Spoonful of Blues, has fulfilled all his requirements. He is looking for Tuesdays 9-11 pm, approved to start next Tues 1/10<br />
Doug is ready to start Geekify, Fridays 1-2pm as of 1/6, and rebroadcasting was discussed for this show and some others<br />
There are 4 new proposals for shows<br />
Paul Thomas with an education and social issues show called â€œPractical Self Helpâ€<br />
John Piskor with an arts and culture show called â€œLets Talk Foodâ€<br />
Andrew Patenaude with a news and politics show called â€œThe Andrew Patenaude Showâ€ (a la Dave Packman)<br />
Martha Reeves with an education and social issues show called â€œThe Mindâ€™s Eyeâ€ </p>
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		<dc:creator>Tony Shannon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting minutes 12/7/11 Attendance &#8211; Jackie M, Bob Gu, Johanna H, Glen A, Tim S, Eileen H, Doug R, Jamie K, Bob B, Ed R, Bob Ga Title of the committee &#8211; The Board of Directors Officers &#8211; Jackie and Sidra as co-chairs, Bob G as treasurer, Eileen as secretary. Mailing party &#8211; to assembling bulk mailing for next Wed<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/122012-board-of-directors-meeting-minutes/" title="Permalink to the full post of 12/2012 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
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<p>Attendance &#8211; Jackie M, Bob Gu, Johanna H, Glen A, Tim S, Eileen H, Doug R, Jamie K, Bob B, Ed R, Bob Ga</p>
<p>Title of the committee &#8211; The Board of Directors<br />
Officers &#8211; Jackie and Sidra as co-chairs, Bob G as treasurer, Eileen as secretary.</p>
<p>Mailing party &#8211; to assembling bulk mailing for next Wed Dec 14th for fundraising. Jackie has asked for assistance in getting letterhead to move onto new letter &#8211;  Doug will help on Friday. Letter has been updated, will emphasize request for donations highlighted at the end. Glen and Johanna will edit prior to party, by Mon. Johanna will request to get the room in MEF.<br />
	Jackie has the most recent address listing from last fundraiser but will get whole list from Bob G</p>
<p>Hiring of second manager to assist Tony. Jackie would like to fill in (with stipend? if possible), posting job on Craigâ€™s List (Bob G to be contacted with information on job description)<br />
Hiring committee &#8211; Bob B, Ed R, Tony S</p>
<p>Information pertinent for board to have access to will hopefully be placed on Google docs. (check list, contract)</p>
<p>Progress note/report for the foundation in regards to grant. Midterm report (? a form on grant website/Community Foundation of Western Ma) for fyi-  Bob B will contact Bob/Tony for guidance in fulfilling requirement. Need a copy of the grant. 2nd mgr needs to be hired and workshops need to be held to train people on audacity in order to grow </p>
<p>Work Sunday schedule &#8211; Bob B will train the technical aspect of running the board for live shows, Eileen will be responsible for cleaning, Johanna will be responsible for creating a list of tasks to be done including but not limited to &#8211;  automation (to be trained by Tony S), flyer distribution/ printing</p>
<p>Training schedule sign up &#8211; Bob B is willing to do all future board training but there should be someone available for back up (any takers?)<br />
	Warren is competent to be able to train people on Adobe Audition/production, or 	maybe Eric Nash?</p>
<p>New shows &#8211; Jamie (Dan), Bobbi and Michael came for training this past Sunday. Doug will train with Bob B on this Sunday. Jamie may sit in on Enviro Show. Johanna/Glen will touch base with Farm to Fork<br />
Glen Brooks trial time &#8211; Wed 1-2 is what Rick and Glen proposed as his new time. If Glen forgets to switch back to automation he will automatically be suspended until he agrees to a time where his show will be followed by a live show</p>
<p>Tim from Education Radio &#8211; show is located internet archive and audioport Wed @4 and Thurs @8</p>
<p>Ed brought up a question in regards to increasing to full power license, unable to do until there is a window opening when FCC allows this to happen </p>
<p>Bob G &#8211; treasury update : $11,000 in acct<br />
	Tony hasnâ€™t billed for mgr position since Aug.<br />
	Fees due, determined by FCC; otherwise most bills are paid to date<br />
	2011 our first profitable year since starting</p>
<p>Fundraising &#8211; the Board needs to develop a budget with Bob Gâ€™s help for next year. Anticipate an increased need in order to maintain station mgr position.<br />
	Donation of $5000, grant, raffle, mailing have been sources of income</p>
<p>Next monthâ€™s agenda &#8211; fundraising ideas</p>
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		<title>11/2011 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BOARD MTG MINUTES 11/9 ATTENDANCE: BOB B, JACKIE M, ELLIOT T, GLEN A, TONY S, SIDRA E, DOUG R, EILEEN H, RICK H, GLEN B 101 THINGS THAT BOB Gâ€™S BEEN RESPONSIBLE FORâ€¦ HOW CAN WE FILL HIS SHOES? JACKIE HAS ASKED BOB TO WRITE A LIST OF DETAILS IN ORDER TO DELEGATE HOW DO THINGS GET PAID FOR? BOOKING<a href="http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/112011-board-of-directors-meeting-minutes/" title="Permalink to the full post of 11/2011 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes" class="more-link">&#8594;&#160;&#160;Read Post</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BOARD MTG MINUTES 11/9</p>
<p>ATTENDANCE: BOB B, JACKIE M, ELLIOT T, GLEN A, TONY S, SIDRA E, DOUG R, EILEEN H, RICK H, GLEN B</p>
<p>101 THINGS THAT BOB Gâ€™S BEEN RESPONSIBLE FORâ€¦ HOW CAN WE FILL HIS SHOES? JACKIE HAS ASKED BOB TO WRITE A LIST OF DETAILS IN ORDER TO DELEGATE<br />
HOW DO THINGS GET PAID FOR? BOOKING MEF FOR MTGS?<br />
- RICK/JACKIE WILL CONTACT BOB FOR MORE INFO<br />
- SID WILL ARRANGE TO BOOK MEF ROOM MONTHLY ON THE FIRST WED OF THE MONTH, EMAIL REMINDER AND SEND AGENDA<br />
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE STARTS AT 6, BOARD AT 7<br />
2 CO-CHAIRS, MODERATOR/FACILITATOR, CLERK, ACCOUNTING</p>
<p>BOB REPORTS THAT UPON EVALUATIONS OF EACH SHOWâ€¦ GLENN B UP TO DATE WITH PAY TO PLAY FOR VIBRANT LIVING<br />
THERE MAY BE A CHANGE IN TIME SLOT IN ORDER TO MAKE SURE THAT DEMOCRACY NOW IS PLAYED AT 5, MAY BE A POSSIBILITY FOR SYNDICATION TO BE PLAYED DIRECTLY BEFOREHAND<br />
GLENN B SPOKE UP IN HIS DEFENSE OF NOT SWITCHING TO AUTOMATION 3 TIMES, REQUESTING MORE OPEN COMMUNICATION/DIALOGUE AS OPPOSED TO FEELING ACCUSED. EXPRESSES HAVING A 3 STRIKE SYSTEM IN ORDER TO ALLOW PROBLEMS TO REMEDIED. POTENTIAL UNDERWRITERS LINED UPâ€¦ WANTS TO BE ON MORE DAYS<br />
(PAY TO PLAY IS $30/MONTH)<br />
? CREATE FORMAL POLICY FOR CLARITY<br />
RICK WILL BE THE POINT PERSON FOR GLEN TO CHOOSE ANOTHER TIME SLOT</p>
<p>GLEN A PROPOSES MAKING A PSA TO LET LISTENERS KNOW WHEN NEW TIME SLOT WILL BE</p>
<p>ELLIOT/ CHRIS MET AND WANT TO PROPOSE A MORE REGULATED SCHEDULE/MODEL TO HAPPEN WITHIN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS<br />
TONY &#8211; PROGRAMMING TO BE REVIEWED EVERY 6 MONTHS ANYWAY</p>
<p>EVERYONE SHOULD BE TAKING PAMPHLETS TO DISTRIBUTE FOR INCREASED VISIBILITY<br />
REVIEWED USE OF EMAIL TO<br />
BOARD@VALLEYFREERADIO.ORG</p>
<p>AGENDA BY RICK &#8211; OCCUPY THE AIRWAVES  STARTING AT 10AM THIS SUNDAY<br />
3 OCCUPY NOHO INTERVIEWS, BILL DWIGHTâ€™S PERSPECTIVE ON OCCUPY MOVEMENT, MAYORAL SUPPORT &#8211; 24 TENTING<br />
RICK BOUGHT A RECORDER FOR SHOW USAGE APPROX $70<br />
BOB B WILL RUN BOARD FOR OCCUPY SHOW, MO RINGEY MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH GRAPHICS AND BLOG</p>
<p>BOB G HAS ALSO BOUGHT SOME RECORDERS FOR STATION AS WELL</p>
<p>SUNDAY TRAINING AT LEAST 2 BOARD MEMBERS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE<br />
- BOB BARRON IS COMFORTABLE WITH DOING THE NEXT TRAINING ON THE TECHNICAL LEVEL FOR ON AIR ACTIVITY<br />
- PROPOSAL/TRAINING CHECKLISTS/CONTRACTS SHOULD BE FILED<br />
SHOULD BE AVAILABLE ONLINE TO DOWNLOAD<br />
WARREN ODES-GILETTE MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH PRERECORDING TRAINING<br />
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY TO TRAIN ADDITIONAL AUTOMATORS SOON, DATE TBD</p>
<p>*****DO NOT USE AUTOMATION COMPUTER FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN AUTOMATION*****</p>
<p>BOB B/GLEN A REPORTING &#8211; NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS &#8211; EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL TAKE ON A CONTACT<br />
- YOUTH COMMISSION RADIO &#8211; GROUP OF NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS;  MARY &#8211; POINT PERSON NOT PREPARED, TRAINED WITH BOB B BUT HAS NOT HEARD FROM HER IN OVER A MONTH. AWAITING CONTACT<br />
FROM THEM<br />
FARM TO FORK  &#8211; MET LAST NIGHT; THEYâ€™LL BE READY TO GO IN 2 MONTHS,<br />
PLANNING TO ALTERNATE WITH THE ENVIRO SHOW EVERY OTHER TUES<br />
DOUG R &#8211; GEEKIFYâ€ &#8211;  TARGET AUDIENCE TECH SAAVY, SELF PROCLAIMED â€GEEKSâ€, THEMED SHOW REVIEWING BOOKS, MUSIC ASSOCIATED WITH TOPIC, SOCIAL MEDIA/TECH/VIDEO GAME NEWS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOONS<br />
WILL START TRAINING/CHECKLIST ASAP<br />
JOSH BRASKA &#8211; MUSIC/TRIVIA SHOW, NEXT STEP WORK SUNDAY FOR TRAINING/ORIENTATION &#8211; RICK WILL NOTIFY JOSH<br />
- DANIEL JAMES KELLIHER &#8211; SPOONFUL OF BLUES, INTERESTED IN A 2 HOUR SLOT LATE NIGHT- BOB WILL NOTIFY<br />
EVOLVEMENT RADIO MUSIC &#8211; SYNDICATION; ON HOLD<br />
MICHAEL WILSON THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW, HAS TECH EXPERIENCE &#8211; EILEEN WILL CONTACT<br />
BOBBY GIRARD &#8211; COMING OUT &#8211; EDUCATION/SOCIAL ISSUES, 1/2 HOUR SHOW- TONY WILL CONTACT<br />
WHAT HAPPENED TO GOOD MUSIC? &#8211; OLDIES SHOW JACOB MITRANI -CHRIS E TO CONTACT<br />
RICHARD MOODY &#8211; HAS DONE A CDR MOCK SHOW, HAS CONTACTED BOB B AND TONY &#8211; STILL WANTS TO HAVE A SHOW, MSG LEFT TO OFFER TO HAVE HIM CREATE A SHOW ON FILE TO PUT IN &#8211; TONY WILL CONTACT<br />
ELLIOT RESIGNED AS BOARD MEMBER</p>
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