Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Bulletin November 2014 Welcome to the November 2014 issue of the Volunteer Bulletin. Your must-read volunteer news arrives early in the month by email, bringing you Rocky Mountain PBS volunteer opportunities, news, history and events of interest. We welcome your comments, feedback and ideas! Email us at VolunteerBulletin@rmpbs.org. Rocky Mountain PBS often uses volunteer photos online, on TV, and on our social media sites to help show the positive impact our volunteers have in the community and how important they are to Rocky Mountain PBS. If you do not want any photos of yourself shared or used, contact Susan Ewing Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org  *To read in-depth information in each section, click on section titles. Example: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – click. Volunteer Opportunities Denver

• Volunteers to Make PBS Character Buttons • Volunteers to Showcase Rocky Mountain PBS • Production Preservation Needs Volunteers • Station Archived Memories Chairperson Opening • Station Oral History Chair Needed • On-Call Daytime Volunteers for Pre-taped Pledge Breaks • Tour Guides • Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Statewide – Encourage Your Friends to Volunteer (Go

to end of bulletin to view this document.) Southern Colorado

• Welcome Desk Volunteers at the Tim Gill Center Western Colorado

• Administrative Assistance Needed

Volunteer News Articles

• Message From the Executive Committee of the Volunteer Board • Rocky Mountain Public Media Attends DPS Career Day • SSN: Baker Central Elementary, Ft. Morgan!!

o Three-two-one 'Welcome to SSN” o Baker Central School fifth graders take deep breath after making news spot for

television

Volunteer Appreciation – Thanks For Your Support • Thanks to Volunteers for Screening of “Raising Of America” • StoryMakers Volunteers Tackle Stories • Trick or Treat Volunteers

Events / Programming Events - Make Your Reservations NOW!

• Volunteer’s Reception, Denver – November 12 4:00-7:00

Programming To check out programming features and changes, go to the Rocky Mountain PBS website (www.rmpbs.org). On the website, you will be able to request our automatic weekly newsletter (e-news) and monthly TV schedule (e-promo). History

History article will be back next month. Volunteer Opportunities Denver

Volunteers to make buttons for kids featuring their favorite PBS characters Big Bird! Clifford the Big Red Dog! Cookie Monster! Bert & Ernie! Elmo!

Our newest, most popular giveaway: Kids’ Buttons! They go like hotcakes at all our events, whether it’s the Trick or Treat Train at the Colorado Railroad Museum, KIDS Fun Fest or Cinco de Mayo! We can’t make them fast enough and need your help. Adults want them, too! We have two button makers and a die-cutter in Membership, so we can accommodate small groups of two or three as well as the solo speedsters. Please call or email Patricia Laverty to help with this new project: Direct Dial: 303-620-5706 or patricialaverty@rmpbs.org. Thank you! Volunteers to Showcase Rocky Mountain PBS By Laura Sampson, Marketing Chair, Station’s Archived Memories (SAM) Do you enjoy attending Rocky Mountain PBS special events? Do you have a flamboyant side? Are you looking for a meaningful and enjoyable episodic volunteer commitment at Rocky Mountain PBS? Do you appreciate history? Do you like meeting fellow volunteers who share your passion for public broadcasting? Are you a dependable and creative individual? Did you ever volunteer for “table displays” for the televised Auction? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we want to hear from you!!

The Station’s Archived Memories (SAM) DISPLAY COMMITTEE needs volunteers RIGHT NOW to help create in-house and community displays for upcoming Rocky Mountain PBS Special Events. Presentations are created to show off the station’s history through colorful displays of historical photographs and memorabilia items that are housed in the archives. The average time spent per event is 3-4 hours to identify, gather and set up specific display items for the special event. The social part of this volunteer job begins while supervising the display and talking with guests that come to enjoy the exhibit.

Skills needed: − Willingness to attend a 2-hour training session − Creativity

− Dependability − Basic computer skills − Good organizational skills with attention to detail − Willingness to complete a project from start to finish

Your help is needed now. Rocky Mountain PBS Special Events are held throughout the year. Several extremely special events are coming up very soon as Rocky Mountain PBS approaches its 60th anniversary. Call SAM to find out how you can be a part of the excitement!! Contact the DISPLAY COMMITTEE CHAIR, Betty Flaten at bflaten@msn.com or the SAM Office at SAM@rmpbs.org or 303-620-5734.

Review the slideshow of photos from previous SAM displays at Rocky Mountain PBS Special Events such as Downton Abbey Preview, Kids FunFest, Super School News Orientation, 2006 50th Anniversary festivities, Temple Grandin presentation, NewsMakers Luncheon and many more. As a display volunteer, you can attend some of the future special events! Click to learn more about Station’s Archived Memories.

Production Preservation Needs Volunteers!! Co-Chairs: Lloyd Anderson and Tom Muja

The Production Preservation Committee of Station’s Archived Memories, co-chaired by Tom Muja and Lloyd Anderson, has openings for volunteers interested in helping to preserve local productions of Rocky Mountain PBS. The job entails a once-a-week commitment during weekday business hours. Volunteers help with a variety of jobs including entering information into the production database or helping with the transfer of 1-inch tapes. Training is provided. If interested in working on this committee, please contact the Station’s Archived Memories (SAM) Office at Rocky Mountain PBS, 303-620-5734, or

submit a request via email to: SAM@rmpbs.org. To learn more about Station’s Archived Memories, visit the SAM page on the RMPBS website: SAM

Station’s Archived Memories Chair The SAM Chair is responsible for managing the SAM volunteer committee. The position will start immediately and should expect to dedicate a minimum of 15 hours weekly. Work can be done from home as well as from the Denver SAM Office at Rocky Mountain PBS. Mentoring by previous SAM Chairs is available. The volunteer chairman position of STATION’S ARCHIVED MEMORIES (SAM) is open for application. The purpose of the SAM Committee is to identify, document and preserve the history of Rocky Mountain PBS. This exciting volunteer-driven project has been underway for 14 years, and is unique within the entire public broadcasting system. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Organize and preside over SAM Committee meetings or special events. • Manage and supervise the SAM Committee. • Supervise and communicate with SAM chairpersons regularly providing assistance and support. • Serve as the primary contact person for research information as requested by staff or others.

• Maintain records (i.e. minutes, expenses, history, photographs, etc.) related to SAM meetings or events. • Ensure that each of the SAM Filemaker Pro master databases is properly and accurately maintained. • Inform RMPBS staff and volunteers of the content and availability of researchable information within the

archives. • Serve as a voting member of the Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board.

Volunteers interested in more information or being interviewed for any SAM position should contact the SAM Office immediately at SAM@rmpbs.org or call the SAM office during business hours at 303-620-5734.

Oral History Chair Needed - Station’s Archived Memories (SAM) The Oral History Chair is responsible for overseeing the videotaping and archiving of Oral Histories for the history of Rocky Mountain PBS relating to its programming, community outreach, administrative operations and volunteer activities. A complete Oral History Chair manual is available to the chairperson. The Oral History Chair reports to the SAM Chair. The Oral History Chair supervises an Oral History Committee consisting of interviewers, transcribers, proofreaders, data entry persons and any other positions deemed necessary for the completion of the assigned work. An estimated average of 15 hours per week is required for the Oral History chairperson to adequately oversee the scheduling, research and conducting of interviews as well as managing post-interview work including transfer of interviews to DVD, scheduling transcribers and proofreaders and maintaining and organizing all related tapes, paperwork and electronic data.

Volunteers interested in more information or being interviewed for any SAM position should contact the SAM Office immediately at SAM@rmpbs.org or call the SAM office during business hours at 303-620-5734. On-Call Daytime Volunteers for Pre-taped Pledge Breaks (You don’t even need to answer the phones!) You don’t even need to answer the phones. You just need to look like you are answering the phones! Because we are producing more pre-taped pledge breaks, we often need volunteers to come in during the day for the taping sessions. Generally, we may need your help prior to the pledge periods (August, December, March, June) and you would come in on a designated day for half of the day. It’s fun to do! If you would like to be on our on-call list, please contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org. Thanks for your support! Tour Guides Have the Most Fun! Do you have a few hours a month? (Most tours are scheduled during the day but there are some occasional evenings too!) Join the fun of taking small groups around the Denver station and informing folks of all ages about the wonders of Rocky Mountain PBS. It’s easy – we have tour scripts and we train you. Generally, our tours last approximately an hour. You don’t have to be an expert. Just bring your smile and laughter with you. Tour guides are some of the best goodwill ambassadors that we have. Rocky Mountain PBS is committed to our public and that means that we welcome the public into our station more than any other TV station in town. We need your help. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org and we will have some fun! Southern Colorado Welcome Desk Volunteers Welcome Desk Weekly Volunteers Where: Tim Gill Center for Public Media 315 E Costilla St. Colorado Springs When: 2 hour shifts on a weekly basis Time: Mondays 3-5 pm, Wednesdays 9 am- 1 pm, Thursdays 12 pm – 5 pm, Fridays 12-5 pm thru July. Number of volunteers: 4-5 (1 per shift) Description of duties: answer phones, greet guests, administrative tasks.

Contact person: Elyse Jones (719) 418-5851 or elysejones@rmpbs.org Western Colorado Administrative Assistance Volunteers are always welcomed to assist with a variety of station tasks. This is a great way to brush up on skills and meet new people. . If you are interested in helping out, contact Ryan Stringfellow at ryanstringfellow@rmpbs.org

Articles Message From the Volunteer Board Executive Committee Submitted by Betty Flaten, President, Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board Life doesn’t always go according to plan and this month I have the most time for getting a message to our wonderful volunteers. Vice-President, Jeanne Sanchez is busy heading the committee responsible for the November 12 Volunteer Open House. Jeanne, Marti Van Wagenen and Laura Van Wangenen Birdsill have planned a great evening of socializing with other volunteers, fantastic food, and opportunities for you to sign up for new volunteer experiences and check your status on Volgistics. The event will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the tele-conference room. If you didn’t receive an invitation and/or it disappeared into cyberspace, before November 9, please let Susan Barber at susanbarber@rmpbs.org know you will be attending. I look forward to seeing you and having time to chat about the great experiences our volunteers are having this fall. Secretary, Sandy Gerulat is responsible for all correspondence for the Volunteer Board and the Board Restructure Task Force. The latter has been very busy with volunteer and staff surveys and compiling that information and are keeping Sandy at her computer. Both Jeanne and Sandy had to pick up my tasks while I spent three weeks in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. I appreciate all they and our staff Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Barber did to keep the volunteer activities flowing in my absence. Super School News (SSN) is completing its fall tapings and preparing for the winter round of schools with a Kit Packing in December and Orientation for teachers and students in January. We have been excited and pleased to have the Colorado Education Association as our underwriter and sponsor this year. Station Archived Memories (SAM) is still looking for an Oral History Chair, Display Chair in training, and most importantly an overall chair for the many SAM committees and responsibilities. Please read their articles in the Volunteers Needed section of the newsletter and if you or any one you know is interested in any of these positions, let me know at bflaten@msn.com StoryMaker’s under the leadership of volunteers, Lauren Simmons and Sheryl Steuart is reading and scoring the many stories from talented middle schoolers. The finalists will be announced in November. The workshop for finalists will be held on December 6 and the awards luncheon will be held on January 10, 2015. I hope to see you all at the Volunteer Party on November 12. Rocky Mountain Public Media Attends DPS Career Day On October 22, representatives from Rocky Mountain PBS and KUVO participated in Denver Public Schools’ annual career day. Eighth grade students from across the city had the opportunity to explore career and education options.

Elizabeth Mayer from Rocky Mountain PBS and Steve Chavez and Jim Barnes from KUVO shared information on careers in public broadcasting with the thirteen and fourteen year old students. Eighth graders have great questions, too! The career fair is another good example of how the Rocky Mountain Public Media family connects with its communities.

Steve Chavez with students

Fort Morgan SSN: Baker Central Elementary Here’s an inside peek at one school’s experiences participation in Super School News. Enjoy the two articles shared by the Fort Morgan Times. Three-two-one 'Welcome to SSN”: Baker Central fifth graders prepare to report the news on television By Zachary Laux, Times Staff Writer, October 9, 2014

Fifth grader and director for the Super School News project Sarah Jacobs cracks a smile with Super School News volunteer Janell Hetrick after watching the first take Wednesday. (Zachary Laux / Fort Morgan Times)

Super School Volunteer Janell Hetrick gives fifth graders Leevi McFarland and Riley Shaver some pointers on how to report the news after a first take Wednesday at the Baker Central School Library. (Zachary Laux / Fort Morgan Times) Ten fifth graders entered the library at Baker Central School Wednesday afternoon, all a little nervous. Sure, they had some time to plan, write scripts and rehearse, but not a lot, said Gifted and Talented Coordinator for the Fort Morgan School District Miranda Harper. "We had a limited amount of time to figure out how things are going to work," she said. "For one hour twice a week since Sept. 10, we planned, formed scripts, rehearsed. Figured out props, etc." The fifth graders filtered into the library Monday for another rehearsal, but not just any rehearsal. This was the moment the children spent their time to perfect. It was do or die. "Miss Harper, can you count down for us," a nervous student asked before continuing. "Sure," Harper said with a smile. "Three-two-one". "Good morning, and welcome to Super School News," fifth graders Olivia Clise and Kristen Frasco said in unison. Clise and Frasco, along with eight other fifth graders, have been practicing to be featured in a two-minute spot on "Super School News". SSN is a program broadcast from the Rocky Mountain PBS station where students get to talk about their school and programs. Baker Central School fifth graders take deep breath after making news spot for television By Zachary Laux, Times Staff Writer, October 19, 2014

Baker fifth graders Olivia Clise and Kristen Frasco played the role of anchors Wednesday for Super School News, a program that will air on Rocky Mountain PBS. The girls wrapped up their two-minute recording time by throwing their hands in the air. saying "Go Bulldogs!" (Zachary Laux / Fort Morgan Times)

Baker fifth graders Emma Christensen and Olivia Ng prepare to deliver a rehearsed report about a volleyball tournament Wednesday in a Rocky Mountain PBS studio for Super School News and a production specialist stands by to tape. (Zachary Laux / Fort Morgan Times)

The kids Anchors: Olivia Clise and Kristen Frasco Reporters: Emma Christensen, Olivia Ng, Leevi McFarland and Riley Shaver Production: Jovany Rico, Briggs Wheatley and Jesse hanyo Director: Sarah Jacobs

Baker Central School fifth graders shared a large sigh of relief after going through their rehearsed news show on camera Wednesday morning.

Volunteer Appreciation – Thank You for Your Support! Thanks to Volunteers for Screening of “Raising Of America” Thanks go to the volunteers who assisted with the very special screening of “Are We Crazy About Our Kids?” from the series “The Raising of America” on October 2nd. These volunteers include Teddi Wiest-Kent, Valetina Bonaparte, Laura Van Wagenen Birdsill, Renee Marcellis, Audrey Sherrod, Lata Mahapatro, Karen Hays and Catherine McCoy. The audience invited to this event were stakeholders in the issue of the importance of early education. A panel discussion followed this screening. Rocky Mountain PBS is taking on a new initiative to provide platforms/resources for organizations and community leaders concerned with ensuring that Colorado children have access to effective early learning opportunities. StoryMakers Volunteers Tackle Stories Each year, Rocky Mountain PBS holds a short story contest for middle-school students. StoryMakers is supported by a grant from CenturyLink and is partnering with Lighthouse Writers Workshop this year. Students from all over Colorado submit stories and volunteers coordinate entries and judge these stories. Under the leadership of volunteers Lauren Simmons and Sheryl Steuart, 52 volunteers served as entry organizers and judges. StoryMakers would not be possible without the work of these dedicated and thoughtful volunteers. They ensure that the voices of children are heard and that the art of creating narrative continues on! Thanks to: Joyce Jappelle, Taleen Terjanian, Cathy Buhler, Jackie Fritz, Kathleen Jeffries, Tamra Ward, Judi Martine, Marge Romberger, Judy Lester-Smith, Randall Smith, Karen Lausa, Audrey Sherrod, Pat Hoeft, Tracy Flett, Valentina Bonaparte, Valerie Finholm, Teddi Wiest-Kent, Bettye Clement, Norm and Katie Taylor, Doña Dodson, Chloe Richardson, Laura Mariskanish, Luke Tredinnick, Barbara Hatch, Kira Broer, Jan Lundeen, J.Ryan Hull, Kate Olsen, Jean Chrest, Dana Nelsen, Sandra Rolens, Kerri and Kevin Percival, John Mackay, Nicole Sullivan, Min Levine, Sally Scaman, Alex Engel, Laura Durity, Matt Milini, Laura Hundley, Kim O’Connor, Andrea Bobotis, Erin Mohat, Chayce Duncan, Maren Rosmorduc, Alison Oberman, Kristen Kidd, and Nathalia Velez. Trick or Treat Volunteers On Saturday, October 25, Marge and Gabe Green assisted staffer Sondra Singer in handing out lots of goodies to kids and families at the Colorado Railroad Museum’s Trick or Treat Train. We love making contact with our young fans (especially those fans of Thomas the Train!) and participating in this wonderful event. Thanks to Mare and Gabe for sharing their Saturday morning with Rocky Mountain PBS! Events/Programming Events - Make Your Reservations NOW!

• Volunteers’ Reception, Wednesday, November 12, 4:00-7:00 P.M., Teleconference Room, 1089 Bannock Street, Denver. Respond to the Evite in your email or contact Susan Barber to R.S.V.P. susanbarber@rmpbs.org For more information, see the Message From the Executive Committee above.

Programming: To check out programming features and changes, go to the Rocky Mountain PBS website (www.rmpbs.org). On the website, you will be able to request our automatic weekly newsletter (e-news) and monthly TV schedule (e-promo). History History article will be back next month.

Volunteer at Rocky Mountain PBS

Volunteers play a critical role at Rocky Mountain PBS. The Rocky Mountain PBS volunteer corps donates (on average) 15,000+ hours per year. They expand the capacity of the organization in order to enhance the public outreach and sustain viewer support of the mission--  to inspire people to engage in deeper, more meaningful ways with the world around them. Volunteers enjoy the opportunity to work together supporting and leading station initiatives.

We hope that you might consider donating your time and talent to Rocky Mountain PBS. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities and new opportunities are constantly popping up. The best way to learn about these is to sign up in our database or contact volunteer coordinator, Susan Barber (susanbarber@rmpbs.org). To sign up in the database, go to www.rmpbs.org/volunteer and click on “Sign Up to Volunteer.” If you are in our database, you will receive monthly updates on volunteer news and opportunities. Below is a list of some of the many opportunities available:

Station Tours: RMPBS is a PUBLIC broadcasting station and we invite the public into the station at any opportunity! This is a very important piece of community outreach. We rely on our volunteer tour guides. Tours are done primarily during the day/business hours (but we also provide occasional weekday evening tours). It’s great fun and training is provided. On-Call Volunteers: Sign up to be on our on-call list for a variety of short-notice, immediate jobs from mailings, to button making, to data input, “faux” phone banks and many more! Community Cinema: Greet and register guests at free screenings of outstanding independent films that occur approximately once a month. You meet great folks and have the opportunity to see award winning films. Photographers: If you enjoy taking pictures and you are pretty good, sign up to be a

photographer! We take pictures of everything!!! Pledge: Pull a team together of your friends for an evening and take over the phones! or, volunteer individually to assist with the production and logistics Super School News: Coach a classroom in preparation for an on-air news broadcast about students’ schools. This nationally recognized program provides students with the opportunity to get a taste of broadcast journalism. Station’s Archived Memories (SAM): Help keep the history of Rocky Mountain PBS alive. A nationally recognized volunteer-driven project, Station’s Archived memories welcomes volunteers interested in preserving photographs, memorabilia, oral histories, local productions and station documents related to Rocky Mountain PBS. Archive training provided, but computer skills mandatory. Work is done during weekday business hours at Rocky Mountain PBS. 303-620-5734 or SAM@rmpbs.org

StoryMakers: Perfect for the volunteer who has limited time! Be a reader/judge for this state-wide short story contest for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Help us judge and read over 900 stories. Newsletters: Write articles, coordinate newsletters that include the monthly Volunteer Bulletin and the Cooks Club Newsletter. Community Outreach: Perfect opportunity to work with friends on weekdays, weekends or evenings for screenings, staffing booths at community events (including jazz events and the like). Volunteer Recruitment: Call your friends and build our volunteer corps by reaching out to your network ---your friends and colleagues. Volunteer Leadership: Develop and enhance your leadership skills. Opportunities abound to really make a significant impact by taking leadership roles in new and current station initiatives and on the RMPBS Volunteer Board! Special Events: Big and small events---many different jobs! Online Auction: Variety of different types of jobs. Fun work in team atmosphere. KIDS Fun Fest: held on Saturday in September –many opportunities on the day of event

Southern Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Colorado Springs & Pueblo) For more information, contact Keanna Smith at Keannasmith@rmpbs.org Special Events Tim Gill Center for Public Media: Office assistance, grant writing Matchwits: Statewide quiz show for Colorado High Schools Kids Fun Fest

Western Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Grand Junction) For more information, contact Ryan Stringfellow at ryanstringfellow@rmpbs.org Special Events Community Outreach Office Assistance Kids Fun Fest  

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