| Sparks, Nevada to Host Fall Conference October
15-16, 2010
The Western Region will host its annual, two-day conference, with
a theme of "Ignite the Voice of Community Media - Join Us in
Sparks." Details of the conference,
with sessions on community engagement, collaboration and partnerships;
media making, technology and innovation; and training and education
are on the conference page and
the committee welcomes your input.
Conference registration is now online. Early bird rates are good
through October 1, so register now!
Arrangements have been made with John Ascuaga's Nugget Resort in
Sparks, Nevada for excellent room rates, amenities and conference
facilities. The special room rates are good through September 14,
so check out the conference page
for details to reserve your room now.
Vendors Invited!
Vendors are an integral part of the
conference each year, showcasing their new equipment and technologies
and participating in the Technology Training Day on Friday. Contact
Ron Cooper for sponsorship
opportunities and conference information.
WAVE Video Festival
We invite entries to the prestigious
2010 WAVE Awards. Deadline for getting your materials to the festival
organizing site was August 21 and entries are now in the hands of
the judges. Results of all finalists will be posted in September.
Brian Wilson Award
Candidates for the Brian Wilson Mentorship Award are now being considered.
Applications can be downloaded
for completion and mailing to the selection committee. Please nominate
your candidate by September 17.
We welcome your feedback. Please use the Contact Us
tab below for comments and suggestions.
Thank You, Pittsburgh!
Members and friends of Alliance for Community Media gathered
in early July 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to engage in discussion,
learning and debate on
Meeting Community Media Challenges.
Scholarships for the national conference were awarded to three
western region members: Paul Minicucci of Nevada County, CA; Jim
Thomas of Access Tucson, AZ; and Spencer Wilkinson of CMAP in Gilroy,
CA.
During the Western States regional meeting July 10, 2010 Board
Chair J Robertson conducted the annual membership meeting and presented
his annual
membership report.
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