Monday Memo – May 1, 2017
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 1 MAY 2017
CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIAN SADUR!
Julian Sadur received the first ever Symbol Award on 21 April from the Lower Shore Clinic in Salisbury. The award was presented for his four-part series called “Breaking the Stigma”, a hard look at mental health issues. Congratulations and outstanding job, Julian!
THE MAY RATINGS PERIOD STARTED ON THURSDAY
This is another reminder that you, as an employee of a broadcast facility and your immediate household may not participate in any of the Nielsen Surveys. If you receive a phone call or related paperwork, just advise them that you are a broadcaster and cannot participate. If you have any questions, see your Supervisor.
STATION VISITORS
• First grade students from Chipman Elementary in Salisbury visited the Station last week. Anchor Lenita Wesson and Chief Meteorologist Daniel Johnson gave them a tour and they talked about the broadcasting business. The students enjoyed the “magic” of television. Seeing our business through the eyes of children is a good reminder just how special broadcasting is!
SPECIAL THANKS to the engineers for their efforts to bring us back on line when the Tricaster failed last week and to all the MCO’s, directors, producers, reporters, weather casters, anchors and studio crew who compensated for the failure by re-working our on-air product. After the initial failure which took everyone by surprise, our newscasts were simplified and clean until we got the replacement part installed. Good job in handling the challenge!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
• Update: We still have 4 terrific seats plus a parking pass for each of the games listed below. If you have family, friends or just a special event coming up later in the summer, check with Tamara Horn to see if there is a home game that night. As always, if you are interested, give her a call at x 396 .
• In May, we have
o Tuesday, 16 May Afternoon game time is 2:05PM
o Monday, 22 May Game time is 7:05PM
o Tuesday, 23 May Game time is 7:05PM
o Wednesday, 24 May Morning game starts at 10:35AM
o Thursday, 1 June Game time is 7:05PM
o Sunday, 4 June Afternoon game time is 2:05PM
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
This past Saturday, Michelle Mackonochie joined the Salisbury Police Department in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Maryland. Competitors attempted to pull a fire truck and, while Michelle’s team didn’t win, they had a lot of fun.
• This past Friday, Kenny Christopher attended Career Day at Pocomoke High School. The Pocomoke High graduate was able to share his experience starting as an intern with 47 ABC to where he is now as a Sports Photographer and Studio Tech.
• Daniel Johnson will represent us on Sunday at the Kidney Walk at Winterplace Park
• This Saturday is “First Saturday” in Downtown Salisbury
•Also, happening this past Saturday, Lenita Wesson took part in the Life Crisis Pinwheels for Protection 5K Color Run in an effort to raise awareness for Child Abuse Awareness Month (April) and beyond. The 5K was held at Moose Lodge and well attended by hundreds of runners and walkers. There was a kids’ fun run and lots of food and drink afterward. Lenita even took time out of the festivities to mug for the camera with Mayor Jake Day.
47 ABC NEWS HAS A POLITICAL INSIDER SPECIAL THIS WEEK
• Anchor Ryan Eldredge sits down tonight with Congressman Andy Harris in this 5-part special series airing in the 5:30 News Hour. Ryan put the hard questions to the Congressman, asking questions that we all want to hear the answers to.
TWO PRIME TIME SPECIALS ON 47 ABC THIS WEEK
• Saturday at 8 = 2017 NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinal: Game 3
• Sunday at 9 = ABC Special “The Last 100 Days of Diana”
BIG DEALS THIS WEEK INCLUDE:
• Monday = Sub Runners in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
• Wednesday = Midway Speedway in Rehoboth Beach ($80 voucher for $40)
• Friday = Reggae Soul in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
MAY IS
• Jewish American Heritage Month
• National Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month
• National Barbecue Month
SPECIAL DAYS THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Today is May Day
• Tomorrow is National Teacher Day
• Wednesday is “Two Different Colored Shoes Day”
• Thursday is “Orange Juice Day”
• Friday is Cinco de Mayo
• Saturday is the running of the Kentucky Derby
WE CURRENTLY HAVE FOUR IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
• MCO (part time/ fill in): see Ken Evans
• Account Executive (full time): See Teri Monahan
• News Producer (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• Weekend Anchor/Reporter (full time): See Sarah Truitt
In-house candidates are encouraged to contact the 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!
