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Communications Committee Meeting of December 20, 2007
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The minutes from the November meeting were circulated for approval. Motion: Katherine deBlij motioned to approve the November meeting minutes with corrections. David Stiefel seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Higgins Fallon distributed a schedule of meetings for the Trolley advertisement project Request For Proposal. She indicated that she is part of the RFP Selection Committee but she had requested that a member of the Communications Committee be also included. David Stiefel requested to be part of the Selection Committee.
This months' meeting was held at the new Coral Gables Television Studio. Higgins Fallon indicated that this studio was paid with last year's money, converting a warehouse room into a television studio. Michael Rocha described the work done to the studio. Members of Communications Committee were impressed with the new studio.
Higgins Fallon also reported that the studio has three sets of interchangeable backgrounds which can be used for different shows, giving the studio a different look each time. Rocha showed members the available backgrounds. Higgins Fallon reported that a new show Powertalk was introduced using this studio.
Pantin inquired if CGTV had the capability of going live from the new studios. Rocha explained that they can go live from the studios in case of emergencies, a very important addition especially during hurricane season.
Higgins Fallon invited members to accompany her and Michael Rocha through a tour of Coral Gables Television to see the television equipment, editing and radio room, and the production truck.
Higgins Fallon distributed invitations for the DeSoto Fountain unveiling ceremony scheduled for January 8.
Higgins Fallon distributed the latest copies of e-News for Committee member information.
With no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.