CAB July 2021 APPROVED

Community Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday, July 13, 12:00 – 1:30 PM Yanke Family Research Park, 220 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise ID 83702 Access via phone or videoconference during pandemic Board Members in Attendance: Todd Achilles Laurie Ahern Andy Huang Rebecca DeLeon Jennifer Martinez

Julie Adams DeFord Dennis Hall Kaleb Smith Bill Vasconcellos Jeremy Woodson

Mark Wheeler Kendal Shaber Chris Bragg Tyson Chaplin Leta Harris Neustaedter

Board Members Not in Attendance: Maria Ramirez Munguia Teresa Yragui Susan Bechdel Shelley McEuen Mario Pile Laura Bond Staff in Attendance: Tom Michael, General Manager Bethany Taylor, Membership Kyle Kitterman, Business Manager

Kristin Jackson, Membership Valerie Smith, Office Manage Lauren Schilli, Major Gifts Officer

Call to Order: Dennis Hall called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm.

Approval of the Previous Minutes: The motion to approve the May 11, 2021 minutes was made by with Kendal a second by Julie. The motion passed with unanimity.

Committee Reports Executive Committee: Met one week prior to meeting. Discussed the Bylaws and soon retiring head, Ron Pisaneschi, from IPTV. Discussed some suggestions for BSPR. Talked about power of public media Governance Committee: Laurie brought up Bylaws for approval with changes. Article 2 section 1 and how new chair will be selected and begin new service. Begin at start of new calendar year (January).

Article 2 section 2 motion about vote, sitting CAB president can ask about resignation with approval from members. Article 2 section 5, the ex-officio member that is appointed by President of University. Mark has served longer than 2 terms. Language created that there are no term limits to that and appointment

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length at the motion to adopt Bill Vasconcellos, and second Rebecca DeLeon. Approved by all. Motion carries.

Talked about section 1 that talks about what we are looking for in the CAB but diversity sentence needs some review and conversation. Do we need to work on changing the language? Leta feels that we shouldn’t change it to listenership because it doesn’t reflect our listenership. We should get rid of “as much as possible” Laurie agreed with point. Jen agreed as well and should reflect the values and inclusion of the station. Leta also brought up that if BSPR doesn’t have a value statement then we shouldn’t include. Tom responded that we do have a value statement and we subscribe to BSU’s as well.

The team has recently made changes, according to Tom but Laurie requested that the Governance committee needs to review and decide whether we can incorporate that info into board. Can we send out diversity statements and feedback to discuss at Governance meeting and then Value statement of BSPR and BSU. Then also send back feedback.

Nominating Committee: Chris spoke on Teresa’s behalf. In good shape of numbers with little turnover on the horizon, but one area of focus is geographic diversity. Focusing on outreach to Canyon County and increase membership. Also excited about Lauren’s connections with Canyon County and reached out to sustaining members that might be a good fit for CAB. CAB members have been calling potential CAB members. Perhaps 2-3 members. Leta asked if anyone contacted Terrance Darby Scoggins.

Fundraising Committee: Kendal explained that notes did not get into packet, but will send out. Kendall and Lauren discussed looking at engagement in Canyon County. Next meeting is 8/5/2021 at 8:30am.

Will be sticking with the zoom meeting so that Shelley can continue to participate from Twin Falls. Asked Kristin to explain text to give and will hopefully be eligible to text to give. And will be able to send outgoing messages. Change Bowl is a new thing that we are working on approval. For every transaction I want change to be sent to BSPR. They can set a minimum and maximum for each month. Lauren received a stock gift of over $10K Advocacy Committee: Tyson will be giving report as Susan is out after surgery. The station will be doing Wishes, Wine and Brews on 10/3/21 and this Thursday 7/15/21 they will be at Bistro 45 in McCall from 6-9 for Another Round.

Programming Committee: Andy spoke with Paul Stribling to update the charter of the programming committee to have info to CAB about how programming works and where Paul gets ideas for programming. Will also step back to discuss long term plans for station and future plans of the station and committee.

Station Report: Tom talked about past DEI video for last meeting. July 1 started fiscal year but will have numbers next meeting. Similarly received another letter from a man whose wife as in the hospital with terminal illness and how it helped him. Welcomed 4 new employees, Lauren S., Eric F., Dave R., Lindsey S. as new summer intern. Talked about the MWNB and their investigative group. Also, Jimmy had story about Gov. Little, Troy reported about Wolves, and Rachel discussed vaccine rates. We will also have a multi episode story about pollinators. 50th anniversary of NPR and then Ask me Another will be ending and will need a new program. This week is sustainer appreciate week. Two important digital initials that will look at new staff. Table stakes to discuss audience for 1 year and 2-year program for Digital Content Accelerator. Leta had question about specialized stories and what is the process to have community members can be contracted for specific story.

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One thing that came out of executive committee from Dennis that a letter writing campaign to public about comments about station. Here is how to make your comments known. It seems that any negative letter writing is looked out, but wouldn’t hurt our licensing unless it’s very bad behavior (egregious) Dennis would like to start an adhoc committee to list law makers that we can do one on one meetings with. Kendal had questions about licensing process and how best to help BSPR in this process.

Next meeting will be in person. Next meeting on 9/14/21 at the station 12-1:30pm.

Adjourned at 1:17 pm

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