Program | Team Hercules Deploying volunteers successfully requires matching skills and interests with opportunities. Volunteers initially need one-on-one time. Our goal is to have as many as possible achieve some level of independence and ultimately be serving others, or with others. Local youth get to Wear the Paw. Entry into Team Hercules can be via … Continue reading Team Hercules 2021, Youth and Our Mission
Nothing but Evolutionary
2020-21 has been nothing but evolutionary, eclipsing 1965: the bridge in Selma Alabama, the race riots in Watts, The Voting Rights Act, Vietnam War, Medicare, the Gemini Space Program, Mini-skirts and CT imposing a 9% Gross Income Tax on cable companies that was still being adjudicated in 1990. As people gather virtually, there is a … Continue reading Nothing but Evolutionary
We are only Winners With You
The organization reaches its nonprofit anniversary of 28 years this week. I am starting my ninth year as a full-time volunteer. Once again we are honored nationally by our industry peers for excellence as a small public access station. A wonderful way to begin our next trip around the sun together. Running a community TV … Continue reading We are only Winners With You
Awards, Tech Reboot, Reaffirmation of Hyper-local Mission
It is an honor to be recognized for the work we do with our community. Especially in a year of unprecedented challenges. Later this month, WPAA-TV will receive the Hometown Overall Excellence Award for small public access stations for the second time. A panel of seasoned community media producers judge 20-minute video entries designed to … Continue reading Awards, Tech Reboot, Reaffirmation of Hyper-local Mission
Let’s optimize the change
Letter to the Editor of Record-Journal April 2021 In a government meeting recorded by part-time staff of Wallingford Government TV (WGTV) the Mayor says, “It is not TV anymore. I am looking at a number of options to address staff changes.” This happens on the eve of Scott Hanley’s last day as WGTV Director. Scott’s … Continue reading Let’s optimize the change
Wallingford Cable Access Provider
In response to 2021 staff changes at WGTV, take action in keeping with our Wallingford Cable Access Provider role in providing Public, Education and Government Access Television in Wallingford. Communication Goals with Town of Wallingford To be open to constructive conversations on how to maintain video service excellence with benefits to viewers and taxpayers. To … Continue reading Wallingford Cable Access Provider
Open Letter Funding Wallingford TV
Wallingford Public Access Association, Inc. 501© 3 Fed # 06-1378847 28 So. Orchard St. Wallingford, CT 06492 … Continue reading Open Letter Funding Wallingford TV
Innovate to Adapt and Respond
It is the pragmatic advice of the Greek philosopher Epictetus: “It’s not … Continue reading Innovate to Adapt and Respond
Kinde Next| Storytelling Matters
I thought about writing a memoir three time. The first, Kindle Next, would have focused on my introduction to advocacy work predominantly during my VISTA enlistment. Rich In Mercy was to be about a life derailed by mental illness and a spiritual rescue. Unfortunately, that untold story was more like a tested hypothesis that does … Continue reading Kinde Next| Storytelling Matters
About the funding and the service: Lessons from Vermont
Vermont’s Community TV system is similar to Connecticut’s. The same Federal laws apply and the basics about PEG are universal. In 1995, CT modified the PEG underwriting and regulator management. CT was one of the first states to move to statewide franchising. This benefited the cable providers enormously had as left much of the provision … Continue reading About the funding and the service: Lessons from Vermont