Monday Memo – October 2, 2017
MONDAY MEMO
TO: ALL STAFF
FROM: KATHLEEN
DATE: 2 OCTOBER 2017
THE NEW LIVE TRUCK IS ALL WRAPPED UP!
Thursday morning, we accepted delivery of our live truck with its specially designed wrap. The design and creative work was done by our Digital Team of Greg LaFrance, Phil Comeaux and Leanne Guyette. Phil, shown here with the vehicle, took the lead with lots of input from Greg and Leanne. I saw the truck on the streets of Salisbury almost immediately and, I must say, it really stands out! Congratulations, Digital Team, y’all did a great job!
STATION VISITOR: News Consultant/Coach Nick Dalley will be in the Station to work with our News Team. He will be using the Conference Room all day Wednesday and Thursday so the Conference Room will not be available those two days.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TERRI MAHONEY, winner of the $25 Starbucks gift card.
STATION FREEBIE:
This week’s Station Freebie is a white McDonald’s travel mug. Since we have a pair of mugs, we will have a pair of winners. If you would like to sign up for your chance to win one of these travel mugs, the sheet in on the downstairs bulletin board across from the time clock. Per usual procedure, the winner will be drawn Friday morning and announced in the next Monday Memo.
• Today is your final chance to sign up for the free flu shots which have been scheduled for 8AM and 3PM on Thursday, 5 October. The signup sheet is posted across from the time clock. Because the Conference Room is scheduled for use by the News Consultant that day, the shots will be administered in Elaine’s old office. See the signup sheet for additional details.
UNITED WE WIN!
The United Way Annual Fund Drive is under way and we will have payroll deduction forms available for employees later this week. A small payroll deduction of $5, when combined with donations from many others, can make a huge difference. Most importantly, 100% of contributions stay local and donors have the benefit of a team of local United Way Volunteers who ensure their contribution is making a measurable difference in someone’s life. United Way Health programs provide therapy, prescription assistance, hospice, meals on wheels, transportation and counseling programs. Their Financial Stability programs provide emergency and transitional housing, food, job training and counseling. The Educational programs assist with kindergarten readiness, after school, mentoring and leadership programs. Please give this charity your consideration.
ABC HAS MORE SEASON PREMIERES
• The Season Premieres for the Wednesday comedies were launched last week and ABC is launching season premieres for the Tuesday night comedies this week:
o 8-9PM = “The Middle” and “Fresh Off the Boat”
o 9-10 = “blackish” and “The Mayor” (premiere)
o 10-11PM = “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World” (premiere)
• Thursday at 9 = season premiere of “Scandal”
• Friday at 8 = season premiere of “Once Upon a Time”
• Sunday at 8 = season premiere of “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
CHANGES IN LOCALLY PRODUCED PROGRAMMING ON 47 ABC FOR THIS WEEK
• Anchor Ryan Eldredge will have a 5-part Political Insider series with Junior Virginia Senator Tim Kaine in the 5:30 News Hour all this week.
• There will be no 6PM news on Saturday due to football.
• Also, due to College Football, DSI will be seen this week at 12:30PM on Sunday, following the Ravens shows.
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY:
• Last week, we received a thank you note from the Powellville United Methodist Church for our auction donation of a WeatherCaster Wannabe
• Tomorrow morning at 6:15AM, NASA anticipates launching a test payload rocket. The visitor center will open at 6AM or you can catch it live on the Wallops Ustream site.
• On Wednesday, we will have a Recruiting Team at the Salisbury University Job Fair
• On Thursday, we will have the Team at the UMES Job Fair
“BIG DEALS” THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Monday = Peaky’s Restaurant in Princess Anne ($20 voucher for $10)
• Tuesday = Café Milano in Seaford ($20 voucher for $10)
• Wednesday = The Candied Yam in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
• Thursday = Riverwalk Café in Salisbury ($20 voucher for $10)
• Friday = Serendipity in Long Neck ($20 voucher for $10)
OCTOBER IS
• Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month
• National Arts and Humanities Month
• National Crime Prevention Month
THIS WEEK IS
• National Work from Home Week (10/1 – 7)
• National Heimlich Heroes Week (10/2-6)
• United Nations World Space Week (10/4-10)
• Earth Science Week (10/6-14)
SPECIAL DAYS THIS WEEK INCLUDE
• Today is Child Health Day
• Tomorrow is Techies Day
• Thursday is National Depression Screening Day
• Friday is National Diversity Day
WE CURRENTLY HAVE FIVE IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:
• MCO (part time/ fill in; potential for full time): see Ken Evans
• Media Specialist (full time): see Phil Bankert
• Studio Technician (part time): See Matt Sigler
• Commercial Producer/Editor (full time): See John Ebert
• MMJ/Producer (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.
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST
• Over the weekend, someone left three Kindness Rocks, which are popping up all over Salisbury, at our employee entrance. What a nice welcome!
Make it a great week!
