Monday Memo – May 15, 2017

TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 15 MAY 2017

THE MAY RATINGS PERIOD IS IN FULL SWING

• 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.

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

• Tuesday, 16 May – Morning game time is 10:35AM
• Monday, 22 May              Game time is 7:05PM
• Tuesday, 23 May              Game time is 7:05PM
• Wednesday, 24 May                    Morning game starts at 10:35AM

And in June, we have

• Thursday, 1 June               Game time is 7:05PM
• Sunday, 4 June                              Afternoon game time is 2:05PM
• Sunday, 11 June                            Afternoon game time is 2:05PM
• Monday, 12 June              Game time is 7:05PM
• Thursday, 22 June             Game time is 7:05PM

STATION FREEBIES

The winners of the Alzheimer’s Walk t-shirts in the Friday morning drawing are Larry Fortino and Travon Miles.  Congratulations!  This week we will have another Station Freebie and it’s an orange and black cap courtesy of the Maryland Lottery (and Linda DiGrazio) and a pair of black sunglasses in a “go box”.  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.

POSTERS NEED ADOPTION!

There are a few extra posters on the table in the Conference Room that are free for the taking.  Posters not claimed by Wednesday COB will be disposed of.

A GENTLE REMINDER

The book drive continues through this Saturday with location pick-ups scheduled for next week.  If you have books to donate, please bring them in at your earliest convenience.  In advance, thanks for whatever you can do.

THIS IS A WEEK OF SEASON FINALES AND CLIFF HANGERS ON ABC:

• Tonight at 8 is the 2-hour season finale of “Dancing with the Stars”
• Tonight at 10 is the season finale of “Quantico”
• Tomorrow night is a full night of finales with
  • 8-9 = “The Middle” and “American Housewife”
  • 9-10 = “Fresh off the Boat” and “Imaginary Mary”
  • 10-11 = “Marvel’s Agents of  S.H.I.E.L.D.”
• Wednesday night has
  • 8-9 = season finales for “The Goldbergs” and “Speechless”
  • 9PM = season finale for “Modern Family”
  • 9:30 = sneak preview of “Downward Dog”
  • 10PM = season finale of “Designated Survivor”
• Thursday is 100% season finales with
  • 8PM = “Grey’s Anatomy”
  • 9-11PM = “Scandal”
• Friday at 8 is the 2-hour season finale of “Toy Box”
• Saturday is a double run of “20/20” (9-10 and 10-11)
• Sunday is the “2017 Billboard Music Awards”

ONE SEASON FINALE ON DELMARVA’S CW3 THIS WEEK:

• Thursday at 8 = the 2-hour finale of “Supernatural”

OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

• Michelle Mackonochie took part in a Media Panel for the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!) Tuesday night at Salisbury University.  Michelle joined other media representatives to speak with students about the industry, best and worst interviews, what made a good press release and the importance of social media.
• Selfie of Lenita Wesson at the MCE Women’s Business Center 4^th annual conference.  The keynote speaker was Kimberly Scott, CEO of The Great Gourmet.  Lenita was a panelist at a breakout session entitled “Merging Soft Skills with Social Media”.  It was a great group of women business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders.  The theme was Aspire to Succeed and Lead
• Wednesday evening, I will be representing the Station at the PRMC Health Council
• Saturday morning (8AM), I will be helping install 500 Flags for Heroes on Route 50 at Hobbs Road.  Keep your fingers crossed for a nice day!

COMINGS AND GOINGS

Kristina Stull will be joining our News Team this afternoon as part time Producer.

Alexandria Harris started as a part time MCO last Monday

BIG DEALS THIS WEEK INCLUDE

Monday = The Country Café in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)

Wednesday = OC Golf in Ocean City ($85 value for $40)

Friday = Elegant Plate in Rehoboth Beach ($500 value for $250)

MAY IS

National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

National Salad Month

Young Achievers/Leaders of Tomorrow Month

ALL THIS WEEK IS

Salute to 35+ Moms Week

SPECIAL DAYS THIS WEEK INCLUDE

• Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day
• Tuesday is Drawing Day
• Wednesday is Cherry Cobbler Day
• Thursday is No Dirty Dishes Day
• Friday is National Pizza Party Day
• Saturday is Armed Forces Day (and)
• Saturday is the Preakness in Baltimore (and)
• Saturday is National Learn to Swim Day!

WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:

MCO (part time/ fill in; potential for full time):  see Ken Evans

Account Executive (full time):  See Teri Monahan

Web Programmer (full time):  See Greg LaFrance

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!