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January 12, 2012
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE MILWAUKEE AREA
TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT, WISCONSIN
A regular open meeting* of the MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD, WISCONSIN, PUBLIC TELEVISION COMMITTEE will be held in the MPTV
CONFERENCE ROOM, ROOM C444 of MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNCIAL COLLEGE,
1036 N. 8TH STREET, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
beginning at 12:00 P.M. (NOON)
The agenda** for said meeting is presented as follows:
A. Roll Call
B. Compliance with Open Meetings Law
C. Approval of Minutes – December 13, 2011 - Attachment 1
D. Comments from the Public
E. Action Items
1. Monthly Advertising Fund Expenditures December, 2011 and January, February, 2012
- Attachment 2
F. Discussion Items
1. General Manager’s Report
G. Information Items
1. Events Calendar – Attachment 3
2. Monthly Bills –December, 2011 – Attachment 4
3. Monthly Clippings – October, 2011 – Attachment 5
H. Miscellaneous Items
1. Awards / Acknowledgments
2. Communications and Petitions
3. Information Items
I. Old Business/New Business
1. Next Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, Noon, Regular PTV Committee Meeting, Downtown
Milwaukee Campus, MPTV Conference Room (Room C444)
Committee Members: Earle, Monroe, Wilson
*
Other members of the MATC Board may be present, although they will not be participating as members of
this committee. This meeting may be conducted in part by telephone. Telephone speakers will be
available to allow the public to hear those parts of the proceedings that are open to the public.
**
Action may be taken on any agenda item, whether designated as an action item or not. Agenda items
may be moved into Closed Session for discussion when it becomes apparent that a Closed Session is
appropriate under Section 19.85 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The Board may return into Open Session to
take action on any item discussed in Closed Session.
Milwaukee Public Television educates, informs, entertains, and stimulates the imagination of adults and
children alike. We make the best use of noncommercial media and related services to enhance the
quality of life in our community by encouraging people to consider issues and explore ideas, and by
inspiring a continued sense of wonderment. The MPTV Friends promote and generate community
support for MPTV.
Reasonable accommodations are available through the ADA Office for individuals who need assistance.
Please call 414-297-6610 to schedule services at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD
PUBLIC TELEVISION
December 13, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
The regular monthly meeting of the Public Television Committee of the Milwaukee
Area Technical College District Board was held in open session on Tuesday,
December 13, 2011, and called to order by Director Wilson at 12:05 p.m. in the
MPTV Conference Room, Room C444, at the Milwaukee Campus of Milwaukee
Area Technical College.
ITEM A:
ROLL CALL
Present: Ann Wilson, Rick Monroe
Excused: Peter Earle
ITEM B:
WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW
The Public Television Committee meeting was noticed in compliance with the
Wisconsin Open Meetings Law.
ITEM C:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 15, 2011 - Attachment 1
Motion
It was moved by Ms. Wilson and seconded by Dr. Monroe to approve the minutes
of November 15, 2011.
Action
Motion approved.
ITEM D:
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the public commented on the proposed MPTV/Friends merger, and
Art Langlas, the late MPTV Friends executive director.
ITEM E:
ACTION ITEMS
E-1 Monthly Advertising Fund Expenditures – November, December, 2011
and January, 2012 – Attachment 2
Motion
It was moved by Dr. Monroe and seconded by Ms. Wilson to approve the
advertising expenditures for November, December, 2011 and January, 2012.
Action
Motioned approved.
Public Television
Minutes of December 13, 2011
Page 2
ITEM F:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
F-1 General Manager’s Report
Mr. Bromberg, General Manager, informed the committee that:
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the staff is excited about MPTV’s new original production, AROUND THE
CORNER with John McGivern which premiers in January. The program
focuses on neighborhoods in the MPTV viewing area. Several of the
segments will have screenings in their neighborhoods. The Bay View
episode will be screened at Discovery World on January 5.
MPTV will join other public TV and radio stations in visiting with legislators
at Capitol Hill Day in Washington, February 27 and 28, and Wisconsin
State Legislature Day in Madison, March 8.
MPTV and WUWM public radio are sharing a grant from CPB for the
American Graduate initiative, which addresses the high school dropout
problem, and have now produced two programs about it.
MPTV staff, along with staff from Wisconsin Public Television, met with a
focus group of educators and arts organization representatives to discuss
a possible statewide public TV young performers initiative.
Our colleague Joe Bauer suffered a heart attack and subsequently had
quadruple bypass surgery. He will be out for 8-10 weeks.
F-2 MPTV Friends Report
Ms. Pam Behling, senior staff member, distributed preliminary accounting
numbers for the month of November. The December membership drive ended
4% above goal.
ITEM G:
INFORMATION ITEMS
G-1 Events Calendar – Attachment 3
G-2 Monthly Bills, November, 2011 – Attachment 4
G-3 Monthly Clippings, September, 2011 - Attachment 5
ITEM H:
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
H-1 Awards / Acknowledgments
H-2 Communications and Petitions
H-3 Information Items
H-4 Update on Agreement between MPTV Friends and MATC***
Motion
Mr. Monroe moved that the Public Television Committee convene into Closed
Session pursuant to Section 19.85 (1)(e) and (g) of the Wisconsin Statutes to
discuss Item J., Update on Memorandum of Understanding between Milwaukee
Public Television
Minutes of December 13, 2011
Page 3
Area Technical College and MPTV Friends, regarding the terms of the
Memorandum of Understanding since such bargaining reasons require a closed
session. The Committee may reconvene into Open Session to take action on
matters discussed in Closed Session under Item J.
Action
Motion approved, the roll call vote being as follows:
Ayes:
Nays:
Wilson, Monore
None
The committee convened into Closed Session at 12:24 p.m.
ITEM I:
OLD BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS
Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 @ Noon
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Wierschem
Administrative Specialist
Attachment PTV 3
Events Calendar
Winter 2012
JANUARY
20 – 29
Milwaukee Boat Show
FEBRUARY
5
Superbowl Sunday Pledge
22
OUTDOOR WISCONSIN banquet
24 – 26
Milwaukee RV and Camping Show
24 – 26
Madison Fishing Expo
Attachment PTV 5
OCTOBER 2011
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee - October 1. SUNDAY IN USA WEEKEND/A notso-distant mirror—The PBS miniseries begins Sunday. Ken Burns’ new film
“Prohibition”
The Journal Times, Racine – October 2. U.S. VOTED DRY/BURNS DOCUMENTARY
EXAMINES EFFECTS OF PROHIBITION—Tonight on PBS, “Prohibition”
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 2. WE’LL DRINK TO THAT! / BURNS TACKES
‘PROHIBITION’ IN LATEST DOCUMENTARY—Ken Burns knows a good story when he
sees one, and his latest PBS epic, “Prohibition,” certainly contains all the elements for
a highly intoxicating yarn (sited)
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 2. THREE-PART FILM IS A TASTY CONCOCTION—
“Prohibition,” airing at 7 tonight Monday and Tuesday on PBS
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee – October 3. DUDEK ON TV & RADIO/NEW
SHOWS OLD FAVES COLOR FALL TV—The nominees, all of which aired on MPTV,
are: “MATC’s Fire Protection Technician Program,” “Save the Arts Animated Shorts,”
“Play for Change: One Love,” “Perseverance: Climbing the Flat-land,” “Our Clear
Responsibility” and “Lightfall.” Segments from “Panthervision,” which is coproduced with UWM students
The Journal Times, Racine – October 6. WHAT’s HAPPENING—Copacetic is partnering
with the Milwaukee Public Television Mittens & More collection and will be accepting
donation of new mitten, gloves, hats and scarves. Items can be dropped off from Oct.
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Milwaukee journal Sentinel, Milwaukee – October 7. THEY PUT ON HONEY OF A
PERFORMANCE/SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK—A cappella group that was the subject
of a PBS documentary film. They sing songs across a range of genres, including
blues, spirituals, gospel, hip-hop, reggae, traditional lullabies and jazz
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 7. NEW MUPPET FOCUSES ON HUNGER—“Sesame
Street” is getting a new Muppet. Lily is a 7-year-old who talks to viewers about
insecurity over whether her family will have enough to eat. The “Sesame Street”
special airs Sunday evening at 6 on PBS stations Channel 11 and Channel 36
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 11. TUNE IN TONIGHT—“History Detectives” (7 p.m.
on Channel 10, 8 p.m. on Channel 11, PBS) explains the story behind a Civil War-era
depicting black soldiers fighting on the side of the Confederacy. “Frontline” (8 p.m.
on Channel 10, 9 p.m. on Channel 11, PBS) recalls the anthrax scare of autumn 2001
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee – October 12. CELEBRITY CHEF CHAT:
JACQUES PEPIN -REHEATING A RICH CAREET—Watch for the 26-part “Essential
Pepin” companion series with appearances by his daughter, Shorey, airing at 11 a.m.
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Saturdays on Channel 10.1 (WMVS) and 12:30 pm. Sundays on Channel 36.1 (WMVT)
starting Oct. 29 (sited)
Sussex Sun, Hartland – October 12. BUTLER NEWS—Knitting Club, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
every Thursday. The Channel 10 “Mittens & More” Barrel is up and accepting
donations through Oct. 28. Come knit a pair of mittens for Channel 10
Elkhorn Independent, Elkhorn – October 13. ALL ABOARD THE PINAFORE—Former
Elkhorn resident Kersten Rodau will make her national television debut during PBS’s
first-ever Fall Festival on Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. The musical PBS special will host actor
Rainn Wilson
The Journal Times, Racine – October 15. COPACETIC COLLECTING WINTER ITEMS
FOR PEOPLE IN NEED—Copacetic, 409 Main St., is partnering with Milwaukee Public
Television as a drop-off location for its Mittens & More collection
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 16. PBS OFFERS NEW DETECTIVE SERIES WITH
‘CASE HISTORIES’ TONIGHT—ON THE AIR: What: “Case Histories” on “Masterpiece
Mystery” / When: 8 p.m. Sunday nights on PBS, Channels 10 and 11 / Episode 1: Airs
tonight, Episode 2: Airs Oct. 23, Episode 3: Airs Oct. 30
News Graphic, Cedarburg – October 18. CEDARBURG—“Around The Corner with John
McGivern”, a new show intended to be released early next year. Cedarburg and 12
additional Milwaukee metro-area communities were chosen to be featured in half-hour
programs
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 19. TUNE IN TONIGHT—“Nature” (7 p.m. on
Channel 10, 8 p.m. on Channel 11, PBS) examines wolves rendered radioactive by the
Chernobyl disaster
The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan – October 20. FREE SCREENINGS OF ‘DEAF JAM’
OCT. 25, 26 AT KOHLER ARTS CENTER—Community Cinema is presented in
partnership with Independent Television Service and the Emmy Award-winning PBS
series “Independent Lens”
The Courier, Waterloo – October 20. FORMER ANTIQUES ROADSHOW APPRAISER
COMING TO MARSHALL LIBRARY OCT. 25—Mark Moran, an antiques and collectibles
author and former guest expert on the PBS series, “Antiques Roadshow,” will be
appraising items from 5-8 p.m. for $15 per item
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 21. FISHBURNE NARRATES FILM ON BLACK
WORKERS—Actor Laurence Fishburne is the narrator for an upcoming PBS
documentary on black workers in the post-slavery South. The film “Slavery by
Another Name,” will debut on Feb. 13, 2012 on public TV stations nationwide
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee – October 24. SHOUTING IN SILENCE—Free
screening of the documentary “Deaf Jam,” about a Middle East teen that uses
American Sign Language. The film by Judy Lieff, is presented by the Community
Cinema program, in cooperation with the PBS series “Independent Lens.”
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News Graphic, Cedarburg – October 25. AROUND THE CORNER WITH JOHN
MCGIVERN—(MPTV) recently contacted the chamber for assistance with a new show
they intend to release early next year titled “Around The Corner”. Cedarburg and 12
additional Milwaukee metro-area communities were chosen
Daily Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson – October 25. WILL FERRELL AWARDED
NATION’S TOP HUMOR PRIZE—“Washington is not a city much known for its
comedy—at least not the intentional kind,” said PBS news anchor Gwen Ifill. The
show was taped for broadcast Oct. 31 on PBS stations nationwide
The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan – October 25. PARENT-COACH RELATIONSHIP
AMONG TOPICS OF SPEAKER—Motivational speaker Milton Creagh will speak on
“parenting is prevention” on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Sheboygan Falls High School.
Creagh is the former host of the national PBS series, “Parenting Works”
The Sheboygan Falls News, Plymouth – October 26. NATIONALLY RENOWNED
SPEAKER TO APPEAR AT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL—Milton Creagh, former host of the
national PBS series, “Parenting Works”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee – October 27. OBITUARY—LANGLAS RAN
CHANNEL 10 AUCTION—He helped raise $1 million a year beginning in 2001—A
couple of months ago, he was named Executive Director for MPTV Friends
organization, which puts on the auction. “He was Mr. Auction,” said Ellis Bromberg,
MPTV General Manager.” Arthur Langlas, died Wednesday of complications after
surgery. He was 65.
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 28. TV’s LEONARD TELLS CARTHAGE STUDENTS
OF STRUGGLES, VICTORIES IN LONG CARREER—Moving on: PBS station eventually
gave Leonard a shot at doing a story, and he never looked back. (sited)
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 28. TUNE IN TONIGHT / “Great Performances” (8
p.m. on Channel 10, 9 p.m. on Channel 11, PBS) presents “Miami City Ballet Dances
Balanchine and Tharp”
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 29. TUNE IN THIS WEEKEND / The television history
series “America in Prime-time” (7 p.m. Channel 36 and Channel 11, PBS) examines the
evolution of female characters
Daily News, West Bend – October 29. YOURVIEWS / UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE
BEYOND PBS TV SHOWS—People are naturally curious about their origins, and they
wonder why material taught in public schools and PBS TV shows contradicts what is
taught in their churches. (sited)
The Reporter, Fond du Lac – October 30. BUCK FEVER NIGHT—When: 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Brownsville Community Club. The event will feature a
presentation by Dan Small. Small has served as the host/producer of WMVS TV’s
“Outdoor Wisconsin” since its premiere in November 1984
Kenosha News, Kenosha – October 30. FERRELL IS FETED; ‘BURN NOTICE’ IS BACK
ON USA—“Will Ferrell: The Mark Twain Prize” The 14th winner of prestigious award is
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feted by among others, Ed Asner, Jack Black Larry King, Conan O’Brien, Maya
Rudolph and the band Green Day. (8 p.m. on Channel 10, 9 p.m. on Channel 11, PBS ) /
Wednesday: The “NOVA” series goes into deep space with “Fabric of the Cosmos,” (8
p.m. on Channel 10, 9 p.m. on Channel 11 PBS)
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee – October 31. STILL PLENTY OF OIL FOR ALL—
Energy researcher Daniel Yergin, says energy producers will be able to meet rising
global demand for years to come, thanks to new technology and greater efficiency.
“The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power” in 1992, was made into an
eight-hour miniseries aired on PBS
Watertown Daily Times, Watertown – October 31. SPIRITS ARE HAUNTING SOME OF
CALIFORNIA’S ‘GHOST WINERIES’—Great Depression, and of course the failed
experiment to ban alcohol that was analyzed in the recent PBS documentary
“Prohibition” directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick