BLR minutes
February 15, 2007
Thursday meeting of Berkeley Liberation Radio
Two shows were added. One will be Sat. night 10 to 12 now that we have determined that is open
and the other was Tues. 6 to 8 which is open again.
Thurs. 6 to 8pm came up to me today to tell won’t be able to do it
Monday nights is still holding down the show
Animal Rights show is up and there is someone who also comes and helps with the show like last Monday was suppose to cover the show
Phone
There is a phone working in the studio, handset on the wall
Programmer dropped it, but seems to be working again
Will not be able to check e-mails before then and hoping cell phone not lost. Brought the phone bill and the $ to cover it in cash hoping to connect with bill person, otherwise can connect Sunday
Tech
With the new transmitter put in we are now in stereo
Programmer started rag about the CD burner but cut off saying already dealt with the issue satisfactorily and that the tendency is annoying that some talk negative on folks who actually do stuff
Benefit
2 programmers are working on a summertime benefit with 60s music.
A Wednesday programmer will have a warehouse near the West Oakland BART plans to put together a BLR event
Location
Our phone is not linked to that of the house because they have a $600 phone bill but it seems the phone guy noted the existing connection in the house
Organizational
Before the meeting I ran into programmer who mentioned that talking about the windbag issue inadvertently out on the air. Oh well a bit of airing dirty laundry but sentiments shared, make feel some dread about going to BLR meetings
every time we discuss ways to (re)structure it only seems to encourage those who like to hear themselves talk so one way is just to make a point of not going every week which sometimes means having to deal with stuff done poorly like scheduling shows when someone is already doing a show
Actually it does seems like presently and compared to past years we over all are in better shape than we have been even though it certainly falls well short of what we should be capable of
We have survived and have had some good programming go down since our start on July 31st, 1999 and have outlasted Free Radio Berkeley and that is in itself a significant accomplishment
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Presuming we still intend to have a presence at the ABF, we should have something to sell.
It is likely, especially with a little help, I could get some t-shirts made and ready for sale by March 16.
Method 1
8” x 10” screen $18.39
Ink $10.00
Drawing Fluid* $5.19
Screen Filler* $7.83
Squeegee $6.25
Estimated total $50.00
Method 2
Photo Emulsion Kit $21.79
Dark room
Mylar
Kinko’s
8” x 10” screen $18.39
Ink $10.00
Squeegee $6.25
Estimated total $50.00 plus unknown
Every Tuesday RPS has a lab on screen-printing at the lobot
We would have to come with our own materials
But we can use the presses that make things easier
Have to buy blank t-shirts
With business license, can go to Apparel Source Wholesale Distro
1300 W. Grand
663-2221
Otherwise, can go to swap meet at the coliseum, good will, or, suggestions?
So in the continuing quest to figure out why the computer was getting dismantled every time the computer got fresh maintenance, fortunately was in studio during one of the house rep’s anger dances.
Said rep let slip that the house owes $600 on the power bill.
Though not specifically said, the computer was the main concern. Some do believe that the computer itself does not use significant power while idle, remarkably shutting down and rebooting does use more power than just leaving it idling. It may be pointless to try to explain this concept to the dj in question.
At that confrontation, it was agreed that the studio could easily be shut down except for components in use.
Please, above all else, turn off power to computer monitor when not in use. Turning off the monitor screen will not affect the computer’s function.
House residents currently have permission to use the computer when no one is in the studio, if they leave the computer on, please shut it down for them after they leave if you won’t be using the computer during your show.
In addition to shutting down, it is also necessary to switch off the power strip behind the table.
There is a Cal student interested in interviewing BLR staff, no further details beyond that yet
Security issues need to be decided since concerns have been brought up outside of the meeting which should be discussed and addressed
Streaming question, also domain name are issues brought up with interest
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