MINUTES KXNM BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday –July 17, 2019
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Bill Simms, Keith Smith, Randy Wright
Not Present: Norm Onarheim
Guests: Nancy Brockerman, Past President Auxiliary to VFW Post 3370
Jim Goodman, Publisher and Owner of the Sports Page
Art Swenkacalled the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
A quorum was met with 8 of 9 directors present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Ladd Hagmaier motioned to approve the agenda for the July 17, 2019 meeting and the minutes from the June 19, 2019 meeting as submitted. Babbi Baker seconded the motion and directors unanimously approved the consent agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dixie Swenkaannounced that Jo Onarheim, Director Emeritas, passed away on July 4, 2019. According to Dixie no services are planned, which follows Jo’s wishes. Directors expressed high regard and gratitude for Jo’s extraordinary work in founding and operating the station. She was instrumental in donating the Mcintosh Community Center to the station, insuring its success.
Babbi Baker led aprayer to remember and memorializeJo Onarheim. She will be greatly missed.
Dixie Swenkaalso announced that Josh Horroverresigned as the station’s intern to pursue some summer fun. Josh excelled as an intern and directors wished him success as he continues his education in Communications at the University of West Florida.
OLD BUSINESS: Bill Simmsdiscussed the progress of fully implementing Radiologik and reported the transition from Simian to Radiologik exceeded expectations. Bill said the next steps include training Kurt Reederto use and operate Radiologik and to implement a backup plan for programming, the playlist and scripts. Various backup options were discussed, and Bill will provide an update at the next board meeting in August.
NEW BUSINESS: No New Business was discussed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: John Griego distributed copies and discussed financial statements including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Income by Comparison. John said that revenue is higher (about $2,000), and expenses are lower (about $4,000) than at this time last year. John reported that net profit should exceed $18,000 this year.
Randy Wrightmotioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Dixie Swenkaseconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: No Committee Reports were presented.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported on the FFA Market and Commodity shows, singling out two reporters: SophiaSedilloat Estancia H.S. and Grace Hartfrom Mountainair H.S. for their outstanding work. Bill said that Archaeology in Your Backyardreruns would start soon, following three years of broadcasting all new shows. Also, Dixie Boylehas recorded several new shows for future broadcasting.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Art Swenkareported on the meeting
with officials from the Moriarty Schools, Mesalands Community College and the Chair of the Torrance County Commissioners where they discussed transfer of ownership of the station. The county is only interested in a partnership, and Art is optimistic about Mesalands Community College’s interest in taking over the station.
Art reported on new agreements starting on August 1stwith the towns of Estancia and Mountainair to have KXNM as their media outlet for job opening, town events, etc. Additionally, Moriarty is expected to sign a media agreement soon.
The Agreements provide for three levels of support:
The projected revenue from these agreements is $7,000/year providing a significant revenue increase.
In closing discussions, Bill Simms thanked Keith Smith for fixing the evaporative cooler at the station, and discussed options for the air return.
It was decided that Dixie Swenkawould explore these options and choose one that does not compromise building security.
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
July 22, 2019
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Wednesday –July 17, 2019
Present: Art Swenka, Dixie Swenka, Babbi Baker, John Griego, Ladd Hagmaier, Bill Simms, Keith Smith, Randy Wright
Not Present: Norm Onarheim
Guests: Nancy Brockerman, Past President Auxiliary to VFW Post 3370
Jim Goodman, Publisher and Owner of the Sports Page
Art Swenkacalled the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.
A quorum was met with 8 of 9 directors present.
CONSENT AGENDA: Ladd Hagmaier motioned to approve the agenda for the July 17, 2019 meeting and the minutes from the June 19, 2019 meeting as submitted. Babbi Baker seconded the motion and directors unanimously approved the consent agenda.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dixie Swenkaannounced that Jo Onarheim, Director Emeritas, passed away on July 4, 2019. According to Dixie no services are planned, which follows Jo’s wishes. Directors expressed high regard and gratitude for Jo’s extraordinary work in founding and operating the station. She was instrumental in donating the Mcintosh Community Center to the station, insuring its success.
Babbi Baker led aprayer to remember and memorializeJo Onarheim. She will be greatly missed.
Dixie Swenkaalso announced that Josh Horroverresigned as the station’s intern to pursue some summer fun. Josh excelled as an intern and directors wished him success as he continues his education in Communications at the University of West Florida.
OLD BUSINESS: Bill Simmsdiscussed the progress of fully implementing Radiologik and reported the transition from Simian to Radiologik exceeded expectations. Bill said the next steps include training Kurt Reederto use and operate Radiologik and to implement a backup plan for programming, the playlist and scripts. Various backup options were discussed, and Bill will provide an update at the next board meeting in August.
NEW BUSINESS: No New Business was discussed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: John Griego distributed copies and discussed financial statements including the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Income by Comparison. John said that revenue is higher (about $2,000), and expenses are lower (about $4,000) than at this time last year. John reported that net profit should exceed $18,000 this year.
Randy Wrightmotioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Dixie Swenkaseconded the motion, and directors unanimously approved it.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: No Committee Reports were presented.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bill Simms reported on the FFA Market and Commodity shows, singling out two reporters: SophiaSedilloat Estancia H.S. and Grace Hartfrom Mountainair H.S. for their outstanding work. Bill said that Archaeology in Your Backyardreruns would start soon, following three years of broadcasting all new shows. Also, Dixie Boylehas recorded several new shows for future broadcasting.
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Art Swenkareported on the meeting
with officials from the Moriarty Schools, Mesalands Community College and the Chair of the Torrance County Commissioners where they discussed transfer of ownership of the station. The county is only interested in a partnership, and Art is optimistic about Mesalands Community College’s interest in taking over the station.
Art reported on new agreements starting on August 1stwith the towns of Estancia and Mountainair to have KXNM as their media outlet for job opening, town events, etc. Additionally, Moriarty is expected to sign a media agreement soon.
The Agreements provide for three levels of support:
- Cost is $4,500/year for 900 announcements
- Cost is $3,000/year for 600 announcements
- Cost is $2,000/year for 400 announcements
The projected revenue from these agreements is $7,000/year providing a significant revenue increase.
In closing discussions, Bill Simms thanked Keith Smith for fixing the evaporative cooler at the station, and discussed options for the air return.
It was decided that Dixie Swenkawould explore these options and choose one that does not compromise building security.
The next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday August 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the KXNM Offices and Studios in McIntosh.
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Approved:
RandyWright
Randy Wright, Secretary Arthur J. Swenka, President
July 22, 2019
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