Monday Memo – November 7, 2016
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 7 NOVEMBER 2016
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) EFFECTIVE 1 DECEMBER AND YOU!
• This applies to you if you earn less than $47,476 per year.
• What it means is that, if you work more than 40 hours in any given week, you must be paid over time. Comp time will no longer exist as an option.
• It also means that your hours will have to be tracked, reported and retained by the Business Office.
• It remains the policy of the Station to avoid overtime so, except in the case of emergencies, overtime must be approved in advance by your supervisor
More information will follow in a later memo.
STATION SECURITY ELECTION NIGHT
• Because of how high emotions are running in the extremist camps of both presidential candidates this election year, I have met with Chief Duncan about additional Station and polling place security for Tuesday. The city police are working with the county sheriff’s department to ensure security and safety at all venues. The Chief asked that if anyone sees anything that doesn’t feel right, don’t hesitate. Contact law enforcement. The good news is that, while there has been some vandalism, there have been no local threats, outside agitators or highly active groups in the market. This does NOT mean that we are taking the situation lightly. If you have any security concerns, review them with your Supervisor and/or come down and see me.
All that being said, this is not an occasion to take things for granted. Be sure you make time to vote!
NOVEMBER SWEEPS
• The November Ratings Period goes for three more weeks. 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.
FLIP FLOPS, SNOW SHOVEL, SNOW BLOWER OR MOVE TO FLORIDA????
• Your questions will be answered by our Storm Tracker Team on Wednesday, in the 5:30 News Hour as Travis, Daniel and Jaisol share their Winter Forecast. You won’t want to miss it.
NEW FROM 47abc.com
• This Wednesday, we will launch “JOBS”, the specialty web page on www.47abc.com providing a wide range of employment opportunities for local job-seekers. Tell your friends who may be on the job hunt.
STATION FREEBIES!
• Congratulations to Drew Prouse, 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 for this week. You can sign up for your chance to win on the Station bulletin board across from the time clock. Per usual procedure, the drawing will be Friday morning and the winner announced in the next Monday Memo.
REMINDERS
• We still have a few slots to fill to complete our Bell Ringing for Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. If you haven’t signed up and have a bit of time, we hope you’ll consider.
• The posting is up for the 47ABC Holiday Party at EVO. When you sign up, if you are bringing a guest, please be sure to include his/her name. Deadline for RSVP’s is noon on 28 November.
SPECIALS ON 47 ABC THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Tomorrow night, starting in the News Hour, 47 ABC and the ABC network will provide wall to wall coverage of election night returns. It has certainly been an unusual election season and there are a lot of very strong feelings out there. I suspect it will be one of the most watched election coverage ever!
• Friday night at 10, there will be a special edition of 20/20 about wrongly convicted individuals.
M*A*S*H FINALE RE-AIRS ON ME-TV
• On Friday, Veterans Day, MeTV will re-air the three-hour M*A*S*H finale special beginning at 7PM.
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
• I will be representing our Stations at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore at the awards presentation for the Calcott Educational Grants Thursday afternoon at 4:30. I serve on that committee for CFES.
• John & Nancy Ebert, Greg & Donna LaFrance, Teri Monahan and I will be representing our Stations at the fundraiser/Gala for the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council Saturday evening.
NOVEMBER IS
• Vegan Month
• National Diabetes Month
• National Native American Heritage Month
ALL THIS WEEK IS
• National Young Readers Week
SPECIAL DAYS INCLUDE:
• Today is Job Action Day
• Tomorrow is the General Election (and)
• National Parents as Teachers Day
• Thursday is the 65th anniversary of the introduction of area telephone codes
• Friday is Veterans Day (remember to thank one)
WE CURRENTLY HAVE SIX 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
• News Producer (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• Technical Director/Studio Tech/Editor (full time): See Josh Lynch
• Account Executive (full time): See Teri Monahan
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!
