http://www.wmnf.org/news What's happening at WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa. 27.98152-82.44591 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/e1MukXk1qEk/282 ### Custodian **Part time, non-exempt** SUPERVISOR - Operations WORK HOURS: 25 hrs per week. Must be flexible #### SUMMARY Maintenance person performs a number of tasks including cleaning and maintaining the building and facilities. The person should be able to make basic repairs. Listed below are the responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed. * Perform housekeeping duties and basic equipment maintenance. These duties include but are not limited to Mopping, cleaning bathrooms, changing light bulbs, dusting, change filters, cleaning the break room including filling the soda machine, cleaning the lobby area, wash or wipe all window sills and glass doors and windows on a schedule and various areas as needed. * Main studio’s must be cleaned daily at specific times. * Monthly complete cleanings * Occasional pruning of plants. * Ability to take direction and work independently with minimal supervision. * Report problems to supervisor. * Make local pick-ups and deliveries as required. This includes buying trips to vendors. #### REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Good oral and written communication skills. * Excellent customer service skills * Must be capable of working in an environment in which demands and priorities change rapidly. * Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs * Must be self-motivated, aware of surroundings and detail oriented. * Must have a working vehicle, valid drivers license and minimum amount of vehicle insurance required by the state. #### EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or GED. #### MATHEMATICAL SKILLS * Ability to manage money including making decisions based on value and cost. * Ability to prioritize and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. #### WORK ENVIORNMENT * While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb, and use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools, or controls. * Occasionally the employee must kneel, or crouch and exert themselves or lift heavy objects up to 40 lbs. * Noise levels on occasion can be more than moderate. * Heat levels on occasion can be more than moderate. * Some chemicals are used in this environment. Required safety items are provided and must be worn by the employee when performing his/her duties. It is preferred that environmentally friendly products be used whenever possible. http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/282 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/282 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/mAfBwmKkIlU/281 Reporter/producer. WMNF-FM seeking a full time reporter to produce and anchor news. B.A. with Liberal Arts or equivalent. Min one year exp in radio/print journalism. Great benefits. Send resume to Mercedes@wmnf.org or Mercedes Skelton, WMNF 1210 E. MLK Jr Blvd Tampa Fl 33603 EOE. ### SENIOR REPORTER/PRODUCER **FULL TIME –EXEMPT** TITLE: Senior Reporter/Producer Supervisor Assistant News Director ####JOB SUMMARY: Provide quality local, national and international news in accordance with WMNF style and format. Listed below are the responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed. * Write, edit and produce stories as appropriate for radio presentation. * Perform local reporting and field production of at least one original story per day to be broadcast on the WMNF evening news, which also may be utilized on morning and afternoon newscast, as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director, or News and Public Affairs Director. * Produce and anchor afternoon headlines as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director * Assist with the production of the WMNF evening news. * Anchor evening newscast as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director. * Develop news story ideas and coordinate coverage of local events and stories. * Develop news story ideas and coordinate coverage of local events and stories with the * News and Public Affairs Director and the Assistant News and Public Affairs Director. * Maintain fairness and high ethical standards * Perform Assistant/News Director functions when necessary. * Gather sound and communicate with a variety of sources. * Participate in on-air fundraising during the WMNF Marathons * Assist with station events as requested. * Assist in the training of news volunteers. * Supervise assigned volunteers * Report problems to supervisor. * Daily updates of WMNF news website. #### REQUIRED SKILLS * Proven record of reporting skill. * Excellent writing and editing ability * Good computer skills * Good live on-air presentation * Ability to work on deadline * Ability to edit sound files digitally. * Work well as part of a team * Ability to research independently #### QUALIFICATIONS * B.A. with Liberal Arts background or equivalent * Minimum one year experience in radio/print journalism * Basic knowledge of broadcast production and field recording equipment. * Good broadcast voice, demonstrated announcing and writing skills * Familiar with current copyright regulations * Must have a working vehicle, valid drivers license and minimum amount of vehicle insurance required by the state. * Ability and willingness to travel. * Understanding of FCC Rules and Regulations regarding broadcast http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/281 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/281 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/Agp1I7yEJH0/280 WMNF's annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 12. If you'd like to join us as an artist, food vendor, or community group, download the application form below and get it in to Carrie by December 4. Thanks! * [Artist application](http://www.wmnf.org/files/wmnf_2009_bazaar_artist_app.doc) * [Community/Non-Profit application](http://www.wmnf.org/files/wmnf_2009_bazaar_community_app.doc) * [Food Vendor application](http://www.wmnf.org/files/wmnf_2009_bazaar_food_vendor_app.doc) *************** WMNF 88.5fm, the Bay area’s community supported radio station is hosting its 12th annual Holiday Bazaar at the Cuban Club in Ybor City on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Cuban Club is located at 2010 Republica de Cuba. Admission is $3. The Holiday Bazaar showcases local artists, musicians, and free spirits of all ages in support of WMNF, which is celebrating its 30th year on the air in Tampa Bay. Visitors are invited to peruse a multitude of wares for hard-to-find treasures and holiday gifts. Besides myriad records, CDs, and books, local artists will be selling their one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted creations. WMNF members will get first crack at the treasures by being allowed into the venue at 8:30 a.m., ahead of the general admission time of 9:00 a.m. Anyone who wishes to become a member of WMNF should go to www.wmnf.org or call Gene Moore at 813-238-8001. It’s an opportunity to enjoy one of Florida’s divine winter days, outdoors, with like-minded people to the backdrop of live acoustic music and the smell of delectable treats from the vendors’ stands. All proceeds from the Bazaar benefit WMNF. "The beauty of the bazaar is that not only do you get to support your radio station, but you also get to support local artists. Buying unique, one of a kind items, directly from local artist, is a lot more meaningful than going to the mall. By buying local you are supporting your community, not to mention finding great, unusual “stuff”. says WMNF Volunteer Coordinator, Carrie Core. There will be storytelling by prominent local and musicians playing at the band shell in the Cuban Club Patio. Food will also be available. http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/280 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/280 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/qz_Qxdpo4mE/279 At the end of this month WMNF will be starting another training session for volunteer news reporters. The training will take place Saturday mornings @ 9AM. If you are interested in applying please send a letter describing why you’d like to become a WMNF news volunteer reporter to newsroom@WMNF.org. The application deadline is Friday October 23rd. http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/279 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/279 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/zzsk0HYBY88/278 WMNF had an open house on Friday, September 4 to welcome Bulls Radio to the air as WMNF HD2. Some of the Bulls Radio djs came by WMNF and broadcast live from our studios. You can hear the show [here](http://sound.wmnf.org/sound/BullsRadioDebut.m3u). For more information on Bulls Radio and HD radio, you can check out our [HD Radio page](http://www.wmnf.org/hd). http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/278 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/278 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/v3XBaX5L4os/277 The Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation, WMNF’S license-holder, is accepting community applications to serve on its board of directors.   Applicants should be committed to and familiar with the mission and values of the station, not currently a volunteer or staff at WMNF, and ready to serve two years as a director.  The directors’ duties focus on the long-term direction, policies, financial health, community support, and our stable operation. The board is not responsible for the day-to-day operation of WMNF or individual programming decisions. If you share the values of WMNF, understand the responsibilities of the Board, we want you to apply.  Contact Miss Julie at 813-238-8001 or visit wmnf.org to receive an application.  Don’t delay – the application period ends on September 2. http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/277 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/277 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/Wbh-7II6UCw/276 We've got a short fund drive coming up next week, and we need your help. If you can answer phones, package gifts, or anything else, please sign up on our [volunteer shiftboard](http://www.shiftboard.com/wmnf). There'll be a training session for answering phones and packaging gifts this Saturday, June 27, at 11am at the [WMNF Studios](http://localhost:3000/station/contact). For more information, email carriec at wmnf.org or call 813-238-8001. Thanks! http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/276 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/276 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/f1wYJupFZdg/275 ### WMNF is now taking applications for the Connectory! Download your application [here](http://www.wmnf.org/files/wmnf_connectory09_application.pdf). The WMNF Connectory is a business directory of Community Partners like you who support WMNF. The Connectory lists businesses like plumbers, restaurants, entertainment venues, doctors and more. We are making this Connectory "greener.” It will still be printed on recycled paper. Instead of being mailed to only to WMNF members this year, the Connectory will now be emailed to everyone for whom we have an address. That's nearly 13,000 listeners! We'll also announce on-air that anybody who wants the Connectory will have one mailed or emailed to them. Finally, the Connectory will be on wmnf.org for an entire year. These are our ways of reaching more listeners while lessening our carbon imprint. Additionally, you will receive copies and the Connectory will be distributed to local businesses. WMNF listeners want to patronize local businesses that partner with their community radio station! With a presence throughout the Tampa Bay Area, you and WMNF will gain additional exposure! It’s a win-win! http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/275 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/275 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/Cv_-8dXAf-E/274 Congratulations to the winners, and thanks for supporting WMNF! * The Official WMNF 2009 Heatwave quilt: 1660496 * WMNF Benefit Pass for 2: 1662756 * BRICK OF 12 CDS: 1660676 * WMNF Cookbook: 1660211 * Pendant & Earrings set: 1660817 ### WMNF GEAR: * WMNF Canvas “I met the Challenge” tote bag: 1660558 * WMNF White Baseball Hat: 552109 * WMNF Commuter Mug: 1662105 #### SHIRTS & Hoodie: * Small: Ladies 2008 heatwave tank top: 1662222 * Ladies 88.5FM tank top – turquoise blue: 1660425 * Medium: Ladies 2008 heatwave tank top: 1660332 * Unisex grey Hoodie: 551969 * “Local and Live 88.5” Tee shirt – tan: 1662619 * 88.5 Tee shirt – maroon: 552019 * Large: “Local and Live 88.5” Tee shirt – tan: 1663290
 * X-Large: Rockabilly Ruckus T shirt: 1662108 ### WMNF Skippers Smokehouse CONCERTS – A pair of tickets to the following: * WMNF's First Annual Jazz Jam: Sunday, May 31st, 2009 ~ 4pm: 1660903 * The 5th Annual Americana Festival: Saturday, July 11th, 2009 ~ 3pm: 1660725 * Woodstock: The 40th Anniversary, Sat, August 15th, 2009 2:30p – midnight: 552223 ### OTHER CONCERTS & goodies (a pair of tickets): * The Best of the BEST 2009, Sun, May 24th, 1pm ~ Miami, FL: 1660564 * MOVIE TICKETS: 2 passes to the Beach Theatre in St. Pete Beach: 1662487 ### GIFT CERTIFICATES: * The Garden Bistro, Jazz & Martini Bar, Central Ave, St. Pete ~ $50: 1662520 * Inkwood Books, S. Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL ~ $25: 1663626 * Cabot Cheese ~ mail-away for a Gift Box valued at $60: 1662202 * The Lotus Room ~ 5 Yoga Classes: 1662692 http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/274 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/274 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/NyG6gR2u9PM/273 The [SUNCOAST ARTS FEST](http://www.suncoastartsfest.com) is coming this weekend and WMNF will be broadcasting live from the event. The arts, food and music fest takes place at the new Shops of Wiregrass located in Wesley Chapel on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3. WMNF is the radio sponsor and we will be broadcasting live for much of the event, with DJs and live bands both included in our broadcast. ### Live Music Saturday, May 2 - the fest is 10am-7pm (the WMNF remote is noon to 9pm) * 1-2pm BIG WIGGLER, playing classic rock and folk rock * 2:30 -3:30 THE SHAKES SOCIETY – ska and rock * 4-5pm POINT 6 - Latin rock * 5:30-6:30pm ACHO BROTHER - Latin folk and rock * 7-8pm A DEEPER SHADE OF SOUL - groove jazz Sunday, May 3 – the fest is 11am-7pm (the WMNF remote is 2pm-7pm) * 2:30-3:30pm THE EUROPA BAND - polka * 4-5pm JOHUKAMES POSSE - Caribbean band ### WMNF DJs Come and visit WMNF DJs doing their shows live from the Arts Fest Saturday * Laurie and Linda Lu (Sixties Show 12-2 ); * Scott Imrich (Saturday Asylum 2-4 ); * Speedy Gonzalez (Latin jazz 4-6 ) * Jim Bennett (jazz 6-9) Sunday * Wackie Jackie (Polka Party 2-4) * Angela B (Caribbean Cruise 4-7 ) http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/273 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/273 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/baYF8O8OqU4/272 Every ten years, after the census, legislative and congressional voting districts are redrawn. [Fair Districts Florida](http://www.fairdistrictsflorida.org/) is a nonpartisan state committee working to establish constitutionally-mandated fairness standards in the way they are drawn. They are working to introduce a ballot initiative on the 2010 state ballot. They need approximately 700,000 signed [petitions](https://www.fairdistrictsflorida.org/petitions/FreeFDFPetition.pdf) to make that happen. The Board of Directors of WMNF Community Radio strongly supports this effort. With districts more representative of their locality, we can expect more competitive elections and a more representative legislature. There are two initiatives: one for congressional and one for legislative districts. ### What will appear on the ballot: >"Congressional districts may not be drawn to favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party. Districts shall not be drawn to deny racial or language minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect representatives of their choice. Districts must be contiguous. Unless otherwise required, districts must be compact, as equal in population as feasible, and where feasible must make use of existing city, county and geographical boundaries." >"Legislative districts may not be drawn to favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party. Districts shall not be drawn to deny racial or language minorities the equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect representatives of their choice. Districts must be contiguous. Unless otherwise required, districts must be compact, as equal in population as feasible, and where feasible must make use of existing city, county and geographical boundaries." The [Fair Districts Florida](http://www.fairdistrictsflorida.org/) petition can be found [here](https://www.fairdistrictsflorida.org/petitions/FreeFDFPetition.pdf). ### Other Useful Links ### * [DailyKos](http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/3/1/123636/3880/459/703315) * [St. Pete Times](http://www.sptimes.com/2007/09/27/State/Proposal_would_reshap.shtml) * [Redistricting Game](http://www.redistrictinggame.org/) http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/272 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/272 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/DwibE-RqlVI/271 Be a part of the [28th Annual Tropical Heatwave](http://www.wmnf.org/heatwave)! WMNF is seeking food vendors, community groups, and arts and crafts vendors to be part of the street bazaar on 9th Avenue. For more information or to apply, see: * [Food Vendor Application](http://www.wmnf.org/files/2009_Heatwave_Food_Vendor_Application.doc) * [Food Vendor Agreement](http://www.wmnf.org/files/2009_Heatwave_Food_Vendor_Agreement.doc) At this time, there are no more spots available for the 9th Avenue Street Festival. If you want to inquire or be on the waiting list, send an email to glenh at wmnf.org. http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/271 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/271 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/duccSdFHYHQ/270 Long-time WMNF DJ Pat Chamburs passed away on April 13, 2009. Pat hosted the show Jazz, Jive and Swing on Wednesdays from 7-9pm for many years, with a unique and irreplaceable voice. He retired the show in 2005, at the age of 80. Pat Chamburs epitomized his show's tag-line: *Style is Back in Style*. More about Pat: * [St. Petersburg Times](http://tinyurl.com/cqqr5l) * [Radio Years](http://www.radioyears.com/other/details.cfm?id=472) http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/270 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/270 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/ge7SoIHMVLQ/269 Our Spring Marathon fund-drive begins March 25, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed to answer phones, package thank-you gifts, and more. If you've never helped during a marathon, we've got a couple of training sessions to get you oriented: Saturday, March 21st Time: 11am - 12:30pm Marathon Training Phones, Tally, Gift Packaging, Data Entry & Phone Supervising You will learn procedures for phone answering, gift packaging, phone supervising, data entry or tally. If you have done tally before, we highly recommend that you come because we have made some changes. Sunday, March 22nd Time 2pm -3:30pm Phone Training If this is your first time volunteering during a WMNF marathon this training is definitely for you. If it's been a while since you've helped, we encourage you to come as well. Please note that today's training is for PHONES ONLY. For more information, give volunteer coordinator Carrie Core a call at 813 856-8261. Please note that on SUNDAY March 22nd, the training is for PHONES ONLY. For more information, give volunteer coordinator Carrie Core a call at 813 856-8261. Thanks! http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/269 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/269 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WmnfStationNews/~3/MOYIuy1EcvY/268 International Women’s Day Sunday, March 8 In a WMNF tradition more than 20 years strong, we'll celebrate International Womens Day: from 6 am to 1 am all of the programming on WMNF will be hosted by women – featuring only women guests and music by women. Join with us and people all over the world in celebrating this day! Shows with Hosts for the Day: * 6 am Gospel Classic Hour Pat Hauser * 8 am Critical Times Julia Jones and Carrie Core * 9 am Empowerment Hour Carolyn Lighty * 10 am Sunday Forum Mary Glenney and Arlene Engelhardt * Noon Sunday Simcha Debbi Eisenstadt * 2 pm Polka Party Express Mrs. Wackie and Rhonda Kelly * 4 pm Karib-B-Yan Kruze Angela B. * 7 pm Indian Groove Karen Seeram * 8 pm Sunday Jazz Clinic Cheryl Mogul and Carrie Core * 10 pm Two Worlds Maria Whithorse (Taino Arawak, Teri Scott (Miskwaki Sac & Fox/Ho Chunk), Debbie Deputy (Mic Mac) * 11 pm Alternative Music Arielle Stevenson http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/268 WMNF http://www.wmnf.org/news_items/268