Monday Memo – November 14, 2016
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2016
SAD NEWS
I’m very sad to report that one of our long-time Weather Watchers, Tom Hubric from Waterview, passed away from cancer on 3 November. Tom was a retired airline pilot and spent his time tending chickens and ducks to sell their eggs at local farmers’ markets. He also spent his retirement watching the weather and letting us know about it. As a former pilot, you always knew it was Tom leaving the temperature and weather when he talked about the specific height of the cloud decks and his very descriptive way of talking about the precipitation. He always gave the time in military time. He was a special Weather Watcher that touched my heart and I think I can speak for the Weather Department and Station when I say he will be dearly missed. (from Travis Michels)
NOVEMBER SWEEPS
• The November Ratings Period goes for another week and a half, ending the day before Thanksgiving. As a broadcaster, you and any member of your household are not permitted to participate in any television survey conducted by Nielsen. If you receive a telephone call about participating, advise them as to why you cannot. If you receive paperwork, return it to Nielsen with an explanation and advise your Supervisor. In advance, thanks for your cooperation.
STATION FREEBIES!
• Congratulations to Darryl Baxter, winner of our Crime Watch Daily Flashlight/Gadget in last week’s drawing. Because it was such a popular item, we decided to repeat the prize AGAIN for this week. You can sign up for your chance to win on the Station bulletin board across from the time clock. In a deviation from usual procedure, this week the drawing will be Thursday morning and the winner announced in the next Monday Memo.
SPECIALS ON 47 ABC THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Many of the ABC comedies will have Thanksgiving-themed episodes
• Tomorrow night at 10 = “David Blaine: Beyond Magic”
• Thursday night is a big one for ABC with season finales for
o “Grey’s Anatomy” at 8
o “Notorious” at 9
o “How to Get Away with Murder” at 10
• Sunday at 8 = “The 2016 American Music Awards” with hosts Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah
MeTV HAS FOUR THANKSGIVING-THEMED SPECIALS THIS WEEKEND
• Saturday morning at 10AM = “Daniel Boone: The Thanksgiving Story”
• Sunday at 5PM = “The Love Boat: Too Many Dads”
• Sunday at 11 = “Cheers: Ill-Gotten Gaines”
• Sunday at 11:30 = “Bob Newhart Show: Elly’s First Date”
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
• Ken Evans will represent us at the DE EAS Conference in Dover on Tuesday
• I will represent our Stations at the PRMC Health Council meeting Wednesday evening
BIG DEALS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:
• Monday = 45th St. Taphouse in Ocean City ($20 voucher for $10)
• Tuesday = Restaurant 213 in Salisbury ($40 voucher for $20)
• Wednesday =Salted Rim in Ocean View ($20 voucher for $10)
• Thursday = Serendipity in Long Neck ($20 voucher for $10)
• Friday = 1 Fish 2 Fish in Salisbury, ($50 voucher for $25)
NOVEMBER IS
• National Diabetes Month
• National Epilepsy Awareness Month
ALL THIS WEEK IS
• American Education Week
• National Book Awards Week
• Better Conversation Week
• Church/State Separation Week
SPECIAL DAYS INCLUDE:
• Today is “Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day”
• Tomorrow is “America Recycles Day”
• Thursday is “The Great American Smokeout”
• Sunday is “Name Your PC Day” (yes, indeed, it is!)
WE CURRENTLY HAVE SEVEN IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
• Studio Tech (part time; 2 openings): See Josh Lynch
• MCO (part time/ fill in): see Ken Evans
• News Anchor (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• Technical Director/Studio Tech/Editor (full time): See Josh Lynch
• Account Executive (full time): See Teri Monahan
• MMJ/Producer (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• Evening News Producer (full time): see Sarah Truitt
In-house candidates are encouraged to contact their respective Supervisor at their earliest convenience. If you know of someone who has the necessary qualifications and would be a good addition to our Team, please share the information about these openings with them. Brief job descriptions are posted on both bulletin boards and applications and more information can be found on our website. Marquee Broadcasting, Inc., along with its holdings, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Make it a great week!
