Monday Memo – May 22, 2017
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 22 MAY 2017
MEET ALEXANDRIA HARRIS
Alexandria Harris has joined our Master Control Team as a part time employee. Alexandria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Film from Full Sail University in Winter Park, FL. She interned at Creative Media Group Delaware and “Restaurant Impossible” (Food Network/ Shooters TV, Inc.). She currently is employed by “Lexphotography” as a freelance photographer. She also has experience managing a website, videographer, interviewer and Studio Technician with 47 ABC. Please join me in welcoming her to our Station.
MEET KRISTINA STULL
Kristina Stull joined our News Department last Monday as Producer. Kristina started with us as an Intern in January where she was an SU Communications Media Studies Major with a Political Science Minor. Following successful completion of her internship, she joined us part time and will go to full time upon graduation. During her time at Salisbury University, she was active in community service groups, her church and various student activities. Please join me in congratulating her on her move to full time employment with us.
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
•Greg LaFrance wrapped up 2 ½ months of Community Service where he served as Lacrosse coach for Wi Hi when they lost their coach for this year. He did an amazing job with the kids as he led them to their best ever overall school record for a season. It was also the first time WiHi has seeded third in the post season playoffs. Greg’s son, Trevor, broke the school record for goals in a game and set the 2017 MD State Record for most points in a game. This was also the first year that no player has been lost during the season due to academic eligibility. Congratulations to all involved on a great season. Pictured left to right: Greg LaFrance (coach), Vanderly Moise (Defensive MVP), Trevor LaFrance (Offensive MVP) and Mike Alston (Assistant Coach).
REMINDERS
• If you want to make any changes in your health insurance company (drop/add/change), you must notify Tracy Shrieves in writing by this Friday.
• Next Monday is Memorial Day and the number of tourists will hit a high for the year this weekend. Please drive defensively and watch out for them …. after all, they may be new to the area and most likely don’t know where they are going!
• Because next Monday is a holiday, there won’t be a Monday Memo next week.
OUR SYMPATHIES
• Our sympathies go out to 47 ABC Weather Watcher Kenny Wheatley and his family on the loss of his mother.
THE MAY RATINGS PERIOD WRAPS UP ON WEDNESDAY
• Thanks to all of you for your hard work and attention to detail during this critical time in the broadcast year. It is the work of all of us pulling together in the same direction that makes for excellence!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
• Update: We have four 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 in any of these games, give her a call at x 396.
• In May, we have
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
• And in June, we have
o Thursday, 1 June Game time is 7:05PM
o Sunday, 4 June Afternoon game time is 2:05PM
o Sunday, 11 June Afternoon game time is 2:05PM
o Monday, 12 June Game time is 7:05PM
o Thursday, 22 June Game time is 7:05PM
STATION FREEBIES
• The winner of the Maryland Lottery cap is Ken Evans. Congratulations! This week we will have a little “travel set” for our Station Freebie: it is a black tote bag with white United Way lettering and two white 16 oz. double wall travel tumblers (stainless with plastic liner). Take a friend and head out for the weekend! If you would like to see the Freebie, visit with Tamara. You can sign up for your chance to win on the bulletin board at the employee entrance. As with last week, the drawing will be Friday morning and the winner announced in the next Monday Memo.
OVER A THOUSAND BOOKS!
• The book drive wrapped up Saturday and it was a great success here at the Station. Sales Manager Teri Monahan hit the mother lode of donations with an estate donation of 1,000 books. Other employees freed up space on their bookshelves and/or did a bit of shopping plus a viewer or two dropped by with donations for a grand total estimate of over 1,500 books. The final number for all collection points will be available Tuesday evening and early estimates indicate it will be somewhere around 5,000! Thanks to all of you who were able to donate.
ANNIVERSARIES OF NOTE:
• Julie Duer will be with our Stations 30 years on Friday (and)
• Julian Sadur will be with us 2 years on Friday
Thank you both for all that you do for our stations.
A 47 ABC SPECIAL IN THE NEWS HOUR
• Beginning today, we will have a 5-part series on the State of Education. Our education: how good or bad is it? WMDTNewsHour SIR Education 15 – YouTube
Watch to get the facts and you can decide.
SPECIALS, FINALES AND PREMIERES…..OH MY!
• Tonight at 8 = the season finale of “Dancing with the Stars” – part 1
• Tonight at 9 = 2-hour premiere of “The Bachelorette” (Rachel Lindsey)
• Tomorrow at 8 = premiere of “Downward Dog” in its regular time period
• Tomorrow at 9 = 2-hour season finale of “Dancing with the Stars” – part 2
• Wednesday 8-11 = remake of “Dirty Dancing”
FIVE SEASON FINALES ON DELMARVA’S CW3 THIS WEEK:
• Tonight at 8 = season finale of “Supergirl”
• Tonight at 9 = season finale of “Jane the Virgin”
• Tomorrow at 8 = season finale of “The Flash”
• Wednesday at 8 = season finale of “Arrow”
• Wednesday at 9 = season finale of “The 100”
BIG DEALS THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Monday = The Candied Yam in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
• Wednesday = Rio Motors in Frankford, DE ($20 voucher for $10)
• Friday = Subrunners in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
MAY IS
• Better Hearing and Speech Month
• National Arthritis Awareness Month
• Strike out Stroke Month
ALL THIS WEEK IS
• National Backyard Games Week
SPECIAL DAYS THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Saturday = Start of Ramadan: The Islamic Month of Fasting (May 27 – June 25)
• Sunday = Indianapolis 500
WE CURRENTLY HAVE SIX IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
• MCO (part time/ fill in; potential for full time): see Ken Evans
• Account Executive (full time): See Teri Monahan
• Digital Web Programmer (full time): See Greg LaFrance
• News Anchor (Full Time): See Sarah Truitt
• MMJ/Producer (full time): See Sarah Truitt
• News/Digital Research Assistant (full time; summer temporary position): 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!
