‘Olelo: The Corporation for Community Television
Minutes of the Board of Director's Meeting

Wednesday, July 19, 2000
'Olelo Classroom
1122 Mapunapuna Street
Honolulu, HI 96819

In attendance:

Linda Colburn, Dee Darby (by phone), Susan Doyle, Rochelle Gregson, Robert Mougeot, Marilyn Yoza

Absent:

Gary Honda, Joseph Lapilio, Janis Reischmann

Staff:

Angela Angel, Maria Behic, RichardBraunskill, Dawne DePonte, Miki Lee, Lurline McGregor, Meredith Nichols, Michelle Ogata, Michele Turner

Board Chair Susan Doyle called the meeting to order at 10:16 a.m.

II. Public Comment

Sean McLaughlin CEO from Maui community television, invited 'Olelo Board members to visit his organization on Maui anytime. He stated that Akaku's Board made a commitment to a statewide vision a couple years back along with 'Olelo. He also mentioned that Akaku's Board has also been very committed for the last three years to streaming video on their web site. He concluded that his organization is very interested in and supportive of the interactive media center concept. They have a commitment to the interactive media and look forward to partnering with 'Olelo and others as this technology moves forward to serve Hawai'i's statewide community.

Jude Dady Producer of the "Hey Jude" craft show thanked the Access Services Advisory Committee and 'Olelo for producing the live show "It's your call." She added that she is opposed to Interactive Media Center concept in its present form; perhaps with modifications she'd support the concept.

Jim Brewer, 'Olelo producer and member of the Access Services Advisory Committee had three issues to address. See the attached comments for details.

Jeff Garland commented that he liked the new design of 'Olelo web site. He is opposed to the Interactive Media Center concept. He suggested that we take $200,000 and give it back to Leeward Community College and let them handle some of the training as they did before.

Greg Wongham expressed his concern about the suspension of Jeff Garland and James Jones. He believes that Mr. Garland and Mr. Jones should not be denied their civil rights of using 'Olelo's facility.

III. Approval of April 26, 2000 Minutes

Amendment was made in page eight, second paragraph, to add the sentence: "to refer the matter to the Program Committee for future consideration".

Marilyn Yoza moved to approve the April 26, 2000 Board Meeting minutes as amended. Rochelle Gregson seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved the minutes.

IV. Reports

Finance:

Robert Mougeot moved to accept the 1999 audit report from Grant Thornton. The motion was seconded and the Board unanimously approved the report.

Strategic Planning Committee:

Joe Lapilio will report at a future meeting.

Program Committee:

Interactive Media Center Report - Rochelle Gregson reported that the Program Committee held a meeting with the Access Services Advisory Committee to discuss the Interactive Media Center. In addition to staff support, a survey was included in'Olelo's newsletter. For the most part, the survey response has been very positive. The community appreciated the idea that 'Olelo was going to move forward and open up the broader community.

ASAC's recommendations will be reviewed together with the Program Committee. The Program Committee will then forward the recommendations to the Finance Committee and to the next Board Meeting.

Marilyn Yoza asked if the educational community have been involved? Linda Colburn responded that some 200 surveys went to schools. Staff added that one-on-one interview and discussions were being held with teachers and education professionals as well.

HENC Update - The Program Committee has not developed recommendations as of yet, but they will be including a HENC update at the next Board Meeting.

President's Report:

Alliance Conference - Lurline McGregor reported that staff and three Board members attended, and that it was a good experience. Some of the strongest themes for the direction of public access were media literacy and video streaming, directions 'Olelo is already taking.

Marilyn Yoza added that the conference was very informative and extremely worthwhile. She came back with the feeling that 'Olelo is in step with national practices.

Video Streaming - We are prepared to begin video streaming once computer equipment arrives and is installed. We are planning to begin within a few weeks.

LiveLine - The first show went very well. The next show is scheduled for later this month and it will become a monthly production after that.

Candidates in Focus: Lurline noted that this candidate forum program, which is facilitated by'Olelo every two years is underway.

Rochelle Gregson commented that the MidWeek magazine cover was very positive and she encouraged everyone who missed it to read it. The article touched on many of 'Olelo's challenges and goals.

Chair's Report:

Susan Doyle reported that 'Olelo has a new Board member, Janis Reischmann, who was nominated at our last Board meeting. Janis is the Vice-President of the Hawaii Community Foundation, and was able to attend this year's Alliance for Community Media conference.