PBS Volunteer news 21st December * 2011 Special Wrap Up Edition*
With the year almost over, we’ve got a tiny bit of news and a whole lotta wrap up. So here goes – starting with the news:
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| Get your calendar out and diaries ready! |
PBS Training Calendar 2012
The PBS announcer course is the first step to getting on air. 2012 dates are scheduled. See below.
MONTH DAY DATES
MARCH Wednesday 7, 14, 21, 28 & April 4
APRIL Mondays March 26, April 2, 16, 23 & 30
JUNE Wednesdays 13, 20, 27, July 4 & 11
JULY Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
AUGUST Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
SEPTEMBER Mondays 3, 10, 17, 24 & October 1
OCTOBER Wednesdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
NOVEMBER Mondays 5, 12, 19, 26 & December 3
If you’d like to do an announcer course, email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au for an information kit and enrolment form.
PBS Receptionist Calender 2012
A new year means changes for everyone. As a result, PBS is seeking volunteer receptionists for 2012. Would you like to volunteer at PBS on a regular basis in 2012? Are you a people person? Do you have basic administration skills or would you like to learn? Looking for a 6 month commitment. Is this you? Email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au with your Expression of Interest. Our office reopens January 3.
Library Cataloguing in 2012
Need to fill your summer with stuff to do? Consider library cataloguing. If you’re free Monday to Friday between 10am-6pm and are decent at data entry this is the opportunity for you. We’ve currently got a team of about 30 and we’re still looking for more people to help. If you’d like to join the team, email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au. Our office reopens January 3.
A Job at PBS: Program Manager 2012 and beyond!
Melbourne community broadcaster PBS 106.7FM is on the hunt for a new Program Manager. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall sound and quality of the station’s programming. This position offers a significant opportunity to be proactive in shaping the sound of a key pillar of Melbourne’s unique music community. Candidates with broadcasting experience, a broad musical palette and music industry experience and knowledge, take note. For a the full position description see below or call Mara Williams on 03 8415 1067, or email mara[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au. Applications close Monday 30 January.
A Message from the Station Manager - Adrian Basso
On behalf of the Board, Staff and many thousands of keen listeners, I would like to extend an enormous thank you for all your support during the year – it is always greatly appreciated. We trust you enjoyed your time with the station during 2011 and hope that the festive season is filled with great music and good cheer.
So from everyone at PBS, have a wonderful Christmas and safe New Year. Looking forward to seeing you on the other side…
Buon Natale, Adrian Basso
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| The boss |
On behalf of the Board, Staff and many thousands of keen listeners, I would like to extend an enormous thank you for all your support during the year – it is always greatly appreciated. We trust you enjoyed your time with the station during 2011 and hope that the festive season is filled with great music and good cheer.
So from everyone at PBS, have a wonderful Christmas and safe New Year. Looking forward to seeing you on the other side…
Buon Natale, Adrian Basso
End of Year Wrap Up
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| In 2011, PBS was all about people! |
This year [just like any other year], there were loads of volunteers helping PBS run. You might know that volunteering is an enshrined principle of community radio and plays a critical part in the delivery of what PBS does. This includes the Board, program planning, on-air broadcasting, reception, events and much, much more. PBS would like to say a massive thanks to our volunteers for their or your contribution in 2012. When we say we couldn’t do it without you, we really mean it!
The first weeks of 2011 were occupied by planning for the year ahead. February was occupied by Live Music Week, a week where we salute live music in Melbourne by hosting live music on air. Every time PBS holds an event or has some kind of activity, volunteers are always involved. That’s because PBS is a volunteering organisation. During Live Music Week, our announcers focus on playing live music, musicians volunteer their time to play live in studio, and during Studio 5 live during drive, many other volunteers helped the event run.
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| Gareth Lddiard with a crowd of interested onlookers during Live Music Week. Photo by Ellen Purves. |
Thanks to Anton, Ellen F, Ellen, P Ben W , Emma M, Jane B, Justin T, Logan , Lou R, Madi W, Mansa C, Mori J, Rajiv P, Sally D, Sam B, Sarah B, Simon O, Jon O, John H, Bill B, Chris P, Tom D, Thomas D for all your help over the week. Thanks also to Ken Eavel, Nik B and the production volunteers who helped out at the OB featuring Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes, The Breadmakers and Harmony.
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| Clairy Brown and the Bangin’ Rackettes and MC Ken Eavel rockin’ out in private, Live Music Week OB at Cherry.Photo by Nik Buttigeig. |
In the same month PBS had a Membership Drive. Volunteers and members are important to PBS, each contributing in different ways. Where volunteers contribute their minds and labour, members contribute through financial support. The band member to win the February band drive was Judge Pino and The Ruling Motions.
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| Richie 1250 helps the band drive winners load the car with their prizes |
Also in February, PBS hosted the first Rock A Bye Baby[RABB] for 2011 at the Fitzroy Town Hall. Madre Monte played and Mori, Oscar, Tach, Will & Caleb helped the crowd.
2 months later the next RABB was held. Hillbilly sensations The Rechords played whilst Sally, Tach, Leyla, Adam, Tony and Tom helped out.
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| Rock A Bye Baby featuring The Rechords! |
By March the first of announcer courses commenced for 2011. Announcer courses are small classes [8] held over 5 weeks, and are the first step to becoming a volunteer broadcaster. Over the course of 2011, 7 courses were held. An exclusive 48 PBS people were trained in broadcasting at PBS.
In March, one of our volunteer announcers, Michael Mulholland of Junkyard [Thurs 7-8] had an exclusive interview with Henry Rollins. Here is the pictorial evidence:
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| Henry Rollins, Michael Mulholland and some of the PBS gang in March |
Here is the audio evidence: http://www.pbsfm.org.au/taxonomy/term/164/2011-03-03
In April, PBS officially went digital. Louise Please and Richie 1250 were the official PBS DJ's, and their point of diffference? They were spinnin' vinyl.
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| Digital Radio Launch with Louise Please[Mixing Up the Medicine] & Richie 1250 [Stone Love]. Thanks to Jo Curtin from the CBF for this pic |
By May it was Radio Festival! Radio Festival! Radio Festival?
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| Database[SCRITS] that PBS announcer Steve Passiouras created made things quicker and easier this year! |
Radio Fest is the 2 week on air fundraiser. The aim of the fundraiser is to pay for the activity of the station for a year; that’s 24/7 broadcast. Radio Festival relies on volunteers to take membership phone calls for the two week on air campaign, but then the behind the scenes volunteer work stretches to 1.5 months after. You see, we send out all the kits ourselves, and that takes the help of many. Here are some of the names who helped out at Radio Festival 2011.
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| Amar was just one of the 135 + volunteers who helped out behind the scenes during Radio Festival 2011 |
Our phone room volunteers included:
Adam J, Adam O, Adriana K, Alessia P, Alex T, Alicia F, Amanda D, Amar S, Amber G, Andrew S, Andy M, Annie M, Anton A, Ava B, Barbarella S, Ben S, Bevin C, Brendon B, Brittany L, Cass S, Cassie K, Chester H, Chris P, Claire J, Claire S, Clare L, Crispian W, Damian O, Damon H, Dan N, Daniel C, Dave B, David H, Dean R,Dee J, Desi D, Di C, Don S, Edd F, Eddie M, Elle A, Emma P, Evan C, Frankie A, Fuchsia B, Garry H, Genny R, Helen J, Jacob M, James M, Jane B, Jason M, Jenny O, Jesse N, Jojo B, Jodie P, John C, John S, Jurgen S, Kat C, Katie M, Ken L, Kene L, Kerrie L, Kristen, Kristen P, Lachlan H, Lanie H, Lauren Y, Leah d, Lloyd D, Lucy F, Luis T, Lyndelle, Maddy M, Marinda, Marisa Q, Matt F, Maureen L, Megan B, Michael M, Michael Mu, Michelle S, Mike S, Myles O, Nat Y, Paul C, Paul V, Paul W, Perry H, Phil, Quentin V, Rajiv P, Richi M, Rock C, Roger H, Roger J, Rory M, Ross N, Sally D, Sally O, Sandra D, Sarah C, Sasha B, Saul Z, Sean L, Shara S, Siegfried P, Siegrid E, Silvia T, Simon O, Simon T, Stephen F, Susan E,Susan W, Tom D, Tom S, Tony B, Tony H, Tracey O, Trevor, Viktoria W, Wendy T. Over 135 volunteers filled 365 phone room shifts.
Thanks to Susan who did the procurement. Special thanks to Pasta Classica, Kerinya, Yes Sushi and Chris Kotsanas and Matthew Roberts who all helped feed the hardworking PBS volunteers.
Also thanks to those behind the scenes volunteers who filled 69 volunteer shifts, madly packing membership kits and doing the other follow up work. They were Alessia P, Ashley O, Benet H, Brad S, Claire J, Damian O, Denis, Helen J, Kimberly R, Maggie-Anne H, Manon S, Marty W, Michael Q, Michelle S, Robert Q, Sasha B, Silvia T, Susan D, Viktoria W, Sue M, Anna M and Evan C.
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| Our work Experience gals slogged away at sending out those membership kits, but some say the reward came in the form of meeting Kinki Friedman and Van Dyke Parks! |
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| PBS Easey Magazines in 2011 |
In June, Rock A Bye Baby featured the girl group choir known as The Rebelles. Thanks to Tach, Raj, Michael, Mariel, Glyn and Sandra helped out on the day.
Mid year and it's Community Cup time! The Rockdogs blitzed the Megahertz, but there's always 2012. Thank you to all those who played from PBS and thanks to those PBS volunteers who helped out Reclink on the day.
By July, the Radio Festival was all wrapped up, another announcer course was on the go. The Radio Festival prize winner was announced and the next major volunteer project for PBS was the Music Library. PBS has existed since 1979, so that the music library is impressive but there was a problem. It needed to be catalogued. Library cataloguing was kick started by Naish a Mudhoney fan and volunteer who organised a software package donated by First, and the training. Once the wheels were in motion volunteer’s commenced training, then the trainees and staff taught the new volunteers. This project continues...
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| Inside the PBS music library 2011 |
The music department at PBS is the heart of the place, sourcing and distributing music to announcers, organising interviews and library cataloguing. Led by Chelsea Wilson, a team of volunteers help get the music to the announcers, and administer the processes. Special thanks to all that helped this tick over in 2011. This includes:
Alix B, Aleksandra K, Amanda D, Anto M, Belle W, Benet H, Beth W, Catherine N, Chris P, Chris T, Courtney M, Crispian W, Desi D, Edd F, Eddie M, Ella DG, Elliott L, Eugene B, Garry L, Georgia M, Grace K, Hamish D, Jas M, Jo Jo B, John S, Karen W, Kathryn J, Kelly S, Leib L, Leyla V, Lindsay A, Luciano P, Mark H, Mark T, Matt N, Mikaela Lee, Nadia S, Nick S, Peter M, Philip E, Phobe H, Rajiv P, Rock C, Rory Mc, Sally M, Sam B, Samantha D, Sasha B, Stu M, Tal L, Tess L, Thomas D, Tijana S, Viktoria W, Wagner S, Wendy T, Will H, William McG.
Rock A Bye Baby August featured the talent of Sarah Carroll and the Psychedelic Wildmen and the volunteer assistance of Karolina, Tach, Jojo, Jane, Bryce and Mick. Rock A Bye Baby October featured The Band Who Knew Too Much. Mick, Sam, Sash, Richie helped out – thanks guys!
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| Sam, Mick and Sasha flexing the muscle at Rock A Bye Baby |
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| Band Who Knew Too Much at Rock A Bye Baby |
In October a new another course commenced, welcoming new people to PBS. PBS also held Open Day – the day where the doors are open to the public, to come and view what happens at a community radio station.
Thanks to Adrian M, Anna M, Chris P, Courtney M, Crispi W, Damian O, Desi D, Di C, Gary L, Giulia B, Kenny O, Jim M, Jurgen S, Karen W, Ken L, Luciano P, Luis T, Michael M, Myles O, Paul N, Rajiv P Richard B, Rob C, Sam C, Shara S, Susi L, Tijana S, Tom S who were the 31 people who helped out at the PBS Open Day.
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| The crew behind the scenes at Cup Day Kaos. Photo by Dimi Kostakos. |
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| The crowd at The Retreat on Cup Day Kaos. Photo by Dimi Kostakos. |
Cup Day Kaos falls on Melbourne Cup Day is the music alternative to the races. Local bands played such as Dirty York, Mikelangelo & The Tin Star, Shakleton, Howl at the Moon, Ben Salter and The Bowers. Thanks to Dimi, Wagner, Anton, Eugene and Barbarella for their magnificent volunteer assistance. To hear the fruit of their labour listen to this.
Did you know that PBS has a Board?
No not that kind of board! The kind of board that determines strategic direction, policy development, financial sustainability, regulatory and legal compliance of PBS. They also appoint the General Manager. November heralds The PBS AGM. In 2011, 4 seats were up for re-election in November. None were contested. Did you know that Board members are also volunteers? Which reminds me:
Thank you to Claire S, Garry H, John C, Jurgen S, Mike S, Ross G and Simon M who are the PBS Board, volunteers leading the way.
In the same month, PBS was awarded the Community Engagement Award by the Community Broadcast Association of Australia for Rock A Bye Baby. What was most interesting about receiving this award – is the event is not broadcast. Instead it’s an event held within the community that PBS puts on and promotes. Kudos to the event organisers for your hard work. Double thanks for all the volunteers who assisted at this event. By December Rock A Bye Baby featured the talents of- Judge Pino and the Ruling Motions – thanks to those who volunteered at this rewarding event: Richie, Hugo, Mick, Monica.
Thanks to those volunteers who helped out at other events, parties, and so on:
Thomas D, Adam J, Fucschia B, Andy M, Ray T, Dimi K, Paul K, Michelle S, Paul E, Courtney, Tijana, Hepcat, Raj, Wagner, Ian, Karen, Fiona and Paul.
Thanks to our design volunteers Alex V for the volunteer News, Greg T, posters and invites for forms and info sheets, Lisa J for forms and info sheets.
Thanks to our archivists Marty W and Sandra D. Speaking of which, thanks to Jeremy Smith for finding this ticket for the archive.
PBS thanks its maintenance volunteers Denis, Chris and Jeff for all their hard yet helpful work. And massive thanks to our grants and other special projects volunteer: David Barnes.
Also behind the scenes on a day to day basis, there’s a whole bunch of people who help run the office. Thanks to the many receptionists who’ve taken the calls, memberships, and referred people, helping them on their way through PBS.
There were 43 PBS receptionists in 2012. They were or are:
Alex, Alix, Alysha, Amar, Ann, Ben, Brittany, Caleb, Catherine Davina, Diane, Damian, Deb, Desi, Eddy, Effie, Felicia, Fiona, Guillia, Holly, Jane, Jon, Juan-Grett, Jyade, Justin, Lisa, Logan, Lou, Mandy, Mansa, Matilda, Mick, Raj, Richie, Ruby K, Ruby, Sally, Sash, Simon,Thisanka, Tom, Vickey, and Yasemin.
PBS broadcasts 24/7. Thanks to everyone who broadcasted or assited broadcasters over the past 12 months.
Announcers, fill ins and show contributors:
Adam R, Adrian Swahili, Adrian O, Al W, Andrew R, Andy M, Blair S, Bryce A, Campbell McN, Chris P, Claire S, Clare P, Crispian W, Damon H, Daniel C, Dave B, David H, David S, Derek M, Dominic H, Edd F, Eleanor B, Emma P, Erica D, Ethan H, Evan C, Fuchsia B, Gabriele U, Garry S, Gary C, Bevan C, Glen M, Helen J, Ian S, Isaac G, Jacob M, James P, Jamie S, Jan D, Jenni C, Jenny O, Jess F, Jesse N, Jim Mc, John B, John C, Kat C, Kayde M, Ken E, Kenneth L, Kev L, Kim W, Kurt S, Leandro P, Lisa P, Lloyd D, Luke D, Maddy Mac, Marisa Q, Mark H,Matt B, Matthew F, Michael G,Michael M, Mick W, Mitch B, Monica H, Myles O, Paul K, Perry H, Peter M, Mr. Doo Wop,Peter D,Peter F, Phil Mac, Pierre B, Pradip S, Richard H, Richi M, Rob C, Roger H, Ronan H, Ross N, Ruari C, Ruby K, Samantha G, Saul Z, Simon T, Stani G, Steve A, Steve P, Susi L, Tom Se, Tom Si, Tony I, Tony B, Vince P, Wendy T, Yonathan N, Zack H, Luis T, Jackie C, Roger T, Minami, Penne T, Spotty, Ron D & Ryan S.
Congrats to those announcers celebrating 10 years on air:
Kene Lightfoot - Burning Bitumen
Myles O’Neil Shaw - 5ft High and Rising
Pierre Baroni - Soulgroove'66
Jan Dale - Southern Style
Congrats to Peter Merrett - Mr. Doo Wop who was the first announcer at PBS to be given the Mick Geyer Oustanding Contribution Award - PBS' highest honour!
To find out more about Mick Geyer, check this awesome tribute
If you helped out in 2011 and were missed of this wrap up list email hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au.
How do you say thanks to so many people for making PBS what it is?
Well they say when it comes to volunteer work, the reward is in the work; making connections, feeling part of something, and making a meaningful contribution. But here's some other ways to say thanks:
The PBS Volunteer News will return in January with new opportunities for the new year. Thanks for your continued support in 2011 and stay tuned to 106.7fm or pbsfm.org.au and fun-filled & happy festive season!
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| Nothing says celebration like Chicken and Champagne |
PBS thanks its maintenance volunteers Denis, Chris and Jeff for all their hard yet helpful work. And massive thanks to our grants and other special projects volunteer: David Barnes.
Also behind the scenes on a day to day basis, there’s a whole bunch of people who help run the office. Thanks to the many receptionists who’ve taken the calls, memberships, and referred people, helping them on their way through PBS.
There were 43 PBS receptionists in 2012. They were or are:
Alex, Alix, Alysha, Amar, Ann, Ben, Brittany, Caleb, Catherine Davina, Diane, Damian, Deb, Desi, Eddy, Effie, Felicia, Fiona, Guillia, Holly, Jane, Jon, Juan-Grett, Jyade, Justin, Lisa, Logan, Lou, Mandy, Mansa, Matilda, Mick, Raj, Richie, Ruby K, Ruby, Sally, Sash, Simon,Thisanka, Tom, Vickey, and Yasemin.
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| 3 PBS announcers: Phil MacDougall[Sunglasses After Dark], Vince Peach[Soul Time] and Richie 1250 [Stone Love] |
PBS broadcasts 24/7. Thanks to everyone who broadcasted or assited broadcasters over the past 12 months.
Announcers, fill ins and show contributors:
Adam R, Adrian Swahili, Adrian O, Al W, Andrew R, Andy M, Blair S, Bryce A, Campbell McN, Chris P, Claire S, Clare P, Crispian W, Damon H, Daniel C, Dave B, David H, David S, Derek M, Dominic H, Edd F, Eleanor B, Emma P, Erica D, Ethan H, Evan C, Fuchsia B, Gabriele U, Garry S, Gary C, Bevan C, Glen M, Helen J, Ian S, Isaac G, Jacob M, James P, Jamie S, Jan D, Jenni C, Jenny O, Jess F, Jesse N, Jim Mc, John B, John C, Kat C, Kayde M, Ken E, Kenneth L, Kev L, Kim W, Kurt S, Leandro P, Lisa P, Lloyd D, Luke D, Maddy Mac, Marisa Q, Mark H,Matt B, Matthew F, Michael G,Michael M, Mick W, Mitch B, Monica H, Myles O, Paul K, Perry H, Peter M, Mr. Doo Wop,Peter D,Peter F, Phil Mac, Pierre B, Pradip S, Richard H, Richi M, Rob C, Roger H, Ronan H, Ross N, Ruari C, Ruby K, Samantha G, Saul Z, Simon T, Stani G, Steve A, Steve P, Susi L, Tom Se, Tom Si, Tony I, Tony B, Vince P, Wendy T, Yonathan N, Zack H, Luis T, Jackie C, Roger T, Minami, Penne T, Spotty, Ron D & Ryan S.
Congrats to those announcers celebrating 10 years on air:
Kene Lightfoot - Burning Bitumen
Myles O’Neil Shaw - 5ft High and Rising
Pierre Baroni - Soulgroove'66
Jan Dale - Southern Style
Congrats to Peter Merrett - Mr. Doo Wop who was the first announcer at PBS to be given the Mick Geyer Oustanding Contribution Award - PBS' highest honour!
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| Peter Merrett returns from surgery triumphant, does his return show and then makes his own coffee. 21/12/11. |
To find out more about Mick Geyer, check this awesome tribute
If you helped out in 2011 and were missed of this wrap up list email hr[at]pbsfm[dot]org[dot]au.
How do you say thanks to so many people for making PBS what it is?
Well they say when it comes to volunteer work, the reward is in the work; making connections, feeling part of something, and making a meaningful contribution. But here's some other ways to say thanks:
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| Palm trees with a pastel background sky |
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| A striking card |
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| An unanimated Gif |
The PBS Volunteer News will return in January with new opportunities for the new year. Thanks for your continued support in 2011 and stay tuned to 106.7fm or pbsfm.org.au and fun-filled & happy festive season!
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