Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Bulletin October 2014 Welcome to the October 2014 issue of the Volunteer Bulletin. Your must-read volunteer news arrives early in the month by email, bringing you Rocky Mountain PBS volunteer opportunities, news, history and events of interest. We welcome your comments, feedback and ideas! Email us at VolunteerBulletin@rmpbs.org. Rocky Mountain PBS often uses volunteer photos online, on TV, and on our social media sites to help show the positive impact our volunteers have in the community and how important they are to Rocky Mountain PBS. If you do not want any photos of yourself shared or used, contact Susan Ewing Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org  *To read in-depth information in each section, click on section titles. Example: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES – click. Volunteer Opportunities Denver

• On-Call Daytime Volunteers for Pre-taped Pledge Breaks • Judges for StoryMakers—Short Story Contest • Volunteers for KUVO Pledge Drive • Tour Guides • Production Preservation Needs Volunteers • Station Archived Memories Chairperson Opening • Station Oral History Chair Needed • Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities Statewide – Encourage Your Friends to Volunteer (Go

to end of bulletin to view this document.)

Southern Colorado • Welcome Desk Volunteers at the Tim Gill Center

Western Colorado • Administrative Assistance Needed

Volunteer News Articles

• The Case of the Missing September Issue of the Volunteer Bulletin • Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board President, Betty Flaten, Honored by AAUW • MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Volunteer Open House on November 12 in Denver! • Message From the Volunteer Board’s Executive Committee • 2014 Volunteer Survey Results • Kids Fun Fest Rocks!--Grand Junction & Denver • Super School News Off to a Roaring Season

Volunteer Appreciation – Thanks For Your Support • Film Footage Documented • Thank You Volunteers for Kids Fun Fest WEST and DENVER • Thank You--Volunteers for the Ken Burns Event • Super Schools News Wraps Up 2013-2014 Season

Events / Programming Events - Make Your Reservations NOW!

Programming

To check out programming features and changes, go to the Rocky Mountain PBS website (www.rmpbs.org). On the website, you will be able to request our automatic weekly newsletter (e-news) and monthly TV schedule (e-promo). History Rocky Mountain PBS Has Celebrated its Anniversaries In Style Volunteer Opportunities Denver

On-Call Daytime Volunteers for Pre-taped Pledge Breaks (You don’t even need to answer the phones!) You don’t even need to answer the phones. You just need to look like you are answering the phones! Because we are producing more pre-taped pledge breaks, we often need volunteers to come in during the day for the taping sessions. Generally, we may need your help prior to the pledge periods (August, December, March, June) and you would come in on a designated day for half of the day. It’s fun to do! If you would like to be on our on-call list, please contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org. Thanks for your support! Judges Needed for StoryMakers—Short Story Contest Whether you are a past volunteer or a first-time judge, we are seeking your assistance with this incredibly popular Rocky Mountain PBS initiative! A rubric will be provided to help judges evaluate the stories. Judges will need to be available to read the stories at Rocky Mountain PBS, located at 1089 Bannock Street, on at least one of the following dates and 4-hour time slots: Monday, October 20 -- 12:30 until 4:30 pm Tuesday, October 21 -- 5:00 until 9:00 pm Wednesday, October 22 -- 5:00 until 9:00 pm Thursday, October 23 -- 5:00 until 9:00 pm Saturday, October 25 -- 9 am until noon If you would like to be a judge (sooo much fun) or have questions, please contact Lauren Simmons, StoryMakers Volunteer, at laurensimmons208@gmail.com or Susan Barber, Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator, at susanbarber@rmpbs.org. and include your name, email, phone number and the date(s) you wish to volunteer. Feel free to forward this email to friends, coworkers, fellow book club members, or any other individuals that might have an interest in participating in judging these stories. Volunteers Needed for KUVO Pledge Drive Our fabulous KUVO jazz radio station needs volunteers for the fall pledge drive. Please support this incredible public radio station (now a part of Rocky Mountain PBS) by lending a hand. Pick a date/time and contact Arvida Rascon at arivida@kuvo.org!

Phone Bank Schedule Monday 10/6

7 – 10:30a

10:30a – 2:30p

2:30 – 5:30p

5:30 - 8p

Tuesday10/7

7 – 10:30a

10:30a – 2:30p

2:30 – 6:30p

6:30 – 10p

Wednesday 10/8

7 – 10:30a

10:30a – 2:30p

2:30 – 5:30p

5:30 - 8p

Thursday 10/9

7 – 10:30a

10:30a – 2:30p

2:30 – 5:30p

5:30 - 8p

Friday 10/10

7 – 10:30a

10:30a – 2:30p

2:30 – 6:30p

6:30 – 10p

Saturday 10/11

7 – 10:30a

10:30a – 2:30p

2:30 – 6:30p

6:30 – 10p

Sunday 10/12 7 – 9:30a 9:30 – 1:30p 1:30 – 5:30p 5:30 – 9p Monday 10/13

7 – 10:30a

10:30a – 2:30p

2:30 – 6p

Tour Guides Have the Most Fun! Do you have a few hours a month? (Most tours are scheduled during the day but there are some occasional evenings too!) Join the fun of taking small groups around the Denver station and informing folks of all ages about the wonders of Rocky Mountain PBS. It’s easy – we have tour scripts and we train you. Generally, our tours last approximately an hour. You don’t have to be an expert. Just bring your smile and laughter with you. Tour guides are some of the best goodwill ambassadors that we have. Rocky Mountain PBS is committed to our public and that means that we welcome the public into our station more than any other TV station in town. We need your help. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org and we will have some fun! Production Preservation Needs Volunteers!! Co-Chairs: Lloyd Anderson and Tom Muja

The Production Preservation Committee of Station’s Archived Memories, co-chaired by Tom Muja and Lloyd Anderson, has openings for volunteers interested in helping to preserve local productions of Rocky Mountain PBS. The job entails a once-a-week commitment during weekday business hours. Volunteers help with a variety of jobs including entering information into the production database or helping with the transfer of 1-inch tapes. Training is provided. If interested in working on this committee, please contact the Station’s Archived Memories (SAM) Office at Rocky Mountain PBS, 303-620-5734, or

submit a request via email to: SAM@rmpbs.org. To learn more about Station’s Archived Memories, visit the SAM page on the RMPBS website: SAM

Station’s Archived Memories Chair The SAM Chair is responsible for managing the SAM volunteer committee. The position will start immediately and should expect to dedicate a minimum of 15 hours weekly. Work can be done from home as well as from the Denver SAM Office at Rocky Mountain PBS. Mentoring by previous SAM Chairs is available. The volunteer chairman position of STATION’S ARCHIVED MEMORIES (SAM) is open for application. The purpose of the SAM Committee is to identify, document and preserve the history of Rocky Mountain PBS. This exciting volunteer-driven project has been underway for 14 years, and is unique within the entire public broadcasting system. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Organize and preside over SAM Committee meetings or special events. • Manage and supervise the SAM Committee. • Supervise and communicate with SAM chairpersons regularly providing assistance and support. • Serve as the primary contact person for research information as requested by staff or others. • Maintain records (i.e. minutes, expenses, history, photographs, etc.) related to SAM meetings or events. • Ensure that each of the SAM Filemaker Pro master databases is properly and accurately maintained. • Inform RMPBS staff and volunteers of the content and availability of researchable information within the

archives. • Serve as a voting member of the Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board.

Volunteers interested in more information or being interviewed for any SAM position should contact the SAM Office immediately at SAM@rmpbs.org or call the SAM office during business hours at 303-620-5734.

Oral History Chair Needed - Station’s Archived Memories (SAM) The Oral History Chair is responsible for overseeing the videotaping and archiving of Oral Histories for the history of Rocky Mountain PBS relating to its programming, community outreach, administrative operations and volunteer activities. A complete Oral History Chair manual is available to the chairperson. The Oral History Chair reports to the SAM Chair. The Oral History Chair supervises an Oral History Committee consisting of interviewers, transcribers, proofreaders, data entry persons and any other positions deemed necessary for the completion of the assigned work. An estimated average of 15 hours per week is required for the Oral History chairperson to adequately oversee the scheduling, research and conducting of interviews as well as managing post-interview work including transfer of interviews to DVD, scheduling transcribers and proofreaders and maintaining and organizing all related tapes, paperwork and electronic data.

Volunteers interested in more information or being interviewed for any SAM position should contact the SAM Office immediately at SAM@rmpbs.org or call the SAM office during business hours at 303-620-5734. Southern Colorado Welcome Desk Volunteers Welcome Desk Weekly Volunteers Where: Tim Gill Center for Public Media 315 E Costilla St. Colorado Springs When: 2 hour shifts on a weekly basis Time: Mondays 3-5 pm, Wednesdays 9 am- 1 pm, Thursdays 12 pm – 5 pm, Fridays 12-5 pm thru July. Number of volunteers: 4-5 (1 per shift) Description of duties: answer phones, greet guests, administrative tasks. Contact person: Barb Van Hoy barbvanhoy@rmpbs.org (719) 418-5158 Western Colorado Administrative Assistance Volunteers are always welcomed to assist with a variety of station tasks. This is a great way to brush up on skills and meet new people. . If you are interested in helping out, contact Ryan Stringfellow at ryanstringfellow@rmpbs.org

Articles The Case of the Missing September Volunteer Bulletin Apologies to all our wonderful volunteers for not receiving a September Volunteer Bulletin! Volunteer editors Nathalia Velez and Lis Lord had all their ducks in a row for the September issue but I did not. Because of that, we could not get the issue out on time. Thanks to Lis and Nathalia and all of you for your patience and understanding! Most Sincerely, Susan Barber Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator Rocky Mountain PBS Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board President, Betty Flaten, Honored by AAUW Submitted by Janet Weisheit; Photo courtesy of Colorado AAUW At the Colorado AAUW Fall Leadership conference Betty Flaten received the 2014 Legacy of Leadership

Award. The award is given to someone who has shown leadership in AAUW at the state level and demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission of AAUW. As a member of Lakewood Chapter, Betty has served as the LAF chair, branch president and chair of the Home Fair for three years. She was state President from 2006-2008. Betty has also served Colorado AAUW as co-chair of the Policy Committee, chair of the Educational Fund and as Co-Vice President of Programs. Betty retired from teaching in 1993. After 31 years of being in the classroom, she continued to work with students by tutoring in Aurora and Jeffco schools. She has been involved in educational, political and community activities. She has received deserved recognition for her volunteer activities: JCEA Jeffy Award in 1970, Colorado Education Association Association’s (CEA) Distinguished Service Award in 1983, CEA’s PACE Award in 1984, CEA’s Lion Award in 1992, CEA’s Hazel Petrocco Women's Leadership Award in 1993 and was honored to be included in Who's Who in American Politics. Betty enjoys traveling, and has visited all seven continents. She enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with her cat. She is currently involved with activities at Rocky Mountain PBS. She volunteers with Super School News and Station Archived Memories and is President of the Volunteer Board. Pictured with Betty is Diane Norten, an active member of Rocky Mountain PBS’s Women and Girls LEAD. SAVE THE DATE---Volunteer Open House on November 12, 2014 Come to the station at 1089 Bannock Street and learn about volunteer opportunities and meet the Volunteer Board and other fabulous Rocky Mountain PBS volunteers. All volunteers will receive an invitation shortly with the details. The Open House will happen in the late afternoon/early evening of November 12 so MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Message from the Executive Committee Submitted by Betty Flaten, President, Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Board Editors’ Note – Beginning this month the executive committee will share responsibility for a message from the Volunteer board. We are looking forward to differing perspectives and interests reflected in this message. Thank you to all the volunteers who responded to the Restructure Task Force Volunteer Survey. Twenty percent of our volunteers completed the survey by the August 15 deadline. We are aware some did not receive it in time because of being away from your computers. Results of the survey will be used by the task force as they work on the future direction the Volunteer Board. I was especially heartened to learn that many of you do actually read the Volunteer Newsletter. We are always wondering if the messages and accolades reach those most important individuals who volunteer to make Rocky Mountain PBS the best public media station. By the time you receive this message we will have had training for new board members, our August Executive Committee meeting, and will have held our first board meeting of the 2014 – 2015 year. All Board meetings are open to the public (1089 Bannock St., Denver) and if you wish to attend and observe our proceedings please contact Susan Barber at: susanbarber@rmpbs.org. Dates for the upcoming meetings are January 14, 2015, March 11, May 13. New board members are: Nathalia Velez, Communications Co-/Chair; Janell Hettrick and Ginger Sheehy Tatic, Super School News Co-Chairs; and Members-at-Large, Cathy Glick and Renee Marcellis. As your executive committee continues to use the team approach, I am happy to announce that we will be changing the President’s Message to the Executive Team Message and you will hear from Vice President, Jeanne Sanchez and Secretary, Sandy Gerulat as they share their thoughts on our volunteer corps and it activities.

I enjoy meeting volunteers at events and talking about why they volunteer and what events they like to do. It was a pleasure to meet Erika Castro and Catherine McCoy who assisted with the Ken Burns event at DU near the end of August. It promises to be an exciting year ahead as our public media family plans activities and fundraisers with the assistance of our wonderful volunteers. I invite all volunteers to join us in as many events as your calendars and time permit. 2014 Volunteer Survey Results Submitted by Marissa Johnson, Rocky Mountain PBS Staff and Task Force Member Background: The Volunteer Board at Rocky Mountain PBS created the Restructure Task Force, consisting of volunteers and staff, to look at improving the volunteer experience at Rocky Mountain PBS and for the Rocky Mountain volunteer leadership to best serve, engage and retain volunteers. In late July 2014, the Task Force created a volunteer satisfaction survey; the survey was sent to 514 volunteers and 150 volunteers responded. That’s a 29% return rate!

Summary of Results: In general, the survey presents a positive picture of the volunteer experience at Rocky Mountain PBS: 72% of respondents stated they were satisfied or very satisfied with their volunteer experience at Rocky Mountain PBS. 99% of respondents felt that training at the station adequately prepared them for their volunteer work. The survey also gives a general sense about who the volunteers

of Rocky Mountain PBS are: • 62% of our volunteer respondents are between the ages of 18-64. • 85% of respondents volunteer with other organizations. • Almost 16% of respondents volunteer with four or more organizations beside Rocky Mountain

PBS! • 83% of respondents volunteer because they support the mission and programming of Rocky

Mountain PBS. • Almost 49% of respondents added that they volunteer because they’ve made friends through

their volunteer work. • Approximately 64% of our volunteers have volunteered with Rocky Mountain PBS for fewer than

five years.

The Task Force would like to thank all of the volunteers who participated in the survey. If you’d like to contribute your comments about your volunteer experience at Rocky Mountain PBS, send an email to Susan Barber at susanbarber@rmpbs.org. The Volunteer Survey asked 15 questions (answer choices not included):

1. How do you find out about and sign up for volunteer opportunities? 2. How would you prefer to be contacted regarding volunteer opportunities? 3. Do you read the monthly Volunteer Newsletter/Volunteer Bulletin that is sent via email?

4. Overall, how satisfied are you with the volunteer experience at RMPBS? 5. Why do you volunteer? 6. What challenges (if any) prevent you from volunteering? 7. If you have volunteered, please explain how you were trained for the tasks. 8. If trained, did your training prepare you to do the job adequately? 9. Are you aware that Rocky Mountain PBS has a Volunteer Board? 10. Do you have any suggestions on how volunteering with RMPBS could be improved, i.e.,

support, training, management, communication, the role of volunteers, etc.? 11. What is your RMPBS volunteer experience? 12. In what locations have you volunteered? 13. In what areas have you volunteered? 14. How many organizations do you volunteer with, not including RMPBS? 15. What is your age group?

Kids Fun Fest Rocks! Grand Junction and Denver Grand Junction—August 2, 2014 Kids Fun Fest ,Western Slope style, was a huge success! This was the second year in a new venue in Grand Junction, and we saw increased participation regarding booths and increased engagement with the community and all who participated.

Some quick takeaways:

-This year we had 35 booths, 10 more than 2013. -Canvassers were at the event signing up new members -Both Cat in the Hat and Daniel Tiger were in attendance and were well received! - By tracking emails collected and the number of goodie bags we gave out, attendance was over 1,000 people.

We were able to expand our activities and outreach this year due to new staff member Heather Portenier planning the event and keeping us on track with our event timeline; our CMU intern Veronica Rodriguez was excellent at getting commitments from local businesses for booths; we had increased participation from new and existing volunteers as well.

Denver---September 6, 2014 Thankfully, skies were clear and bright on the morning of September 6th. Volunteers and staff began arriving at 6:00 am (!) to take on the wide array of tasks necessary to set up the street, parking lot and studios at the station—1089 Bannock Street. By, 10 am, all was ready to go and the first of our 8-10,000 attendees began arriving for all the fun and festivities. Of course the rock stars of the event were Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Word Girl and Sid the Science Kid! They were surrounded by their young & old enthusiastic fans and everyone joined in as they danced the Hokey Pokey on stage.

The stage was filled by wonderful acts—Land of Smiles presented by Delta Dental, Jump N rope, the Colorado Mestizo Dancers, and the Colorado Conservatory of Ballet. When not enjoying the stage acts, children and families enjoyed a variety of activities including tennis, farm animals provided by Urban Farm, gymnastics, tricycle track, photo booth, storytelling, bounce houses and many more.

This event is only possible because of the support of volunteers! Seventy-five volunteers supplied the leadership for Fun Fest and the “person-power”. Rocky Mountain PBS is so grateful to these volunteers for their donations of time, patience, enthusiasm, sweat and good humor! They created a safe, healthy, fun and loving environment for children and families---a wonderful antidote to a world that can seem awfully scary. Super School News off to a Roaring Start! Under the leadership of volunteer co-chairs, Ginger Sheehy Tatic and Janell Hetrick, and the many Super School News volunteers, Super School News began the 2013-2014 season with the kick-off orientation on September 10th. Teachers, parents and students learned what to expect in preparing for

their two-minute newscasts. We are so excited that this season is sponsored by the Colorado Education Association (CEA) and we are so grateful. The following is the press release issued by CEA on the day of orientation: CEA sponsors ‘Super School News’ to enhance public education for Colorado students Celebrated Rocky Mountain PBS program enters its 35th year educating children in mass communications DENVER – Colorado educators have engaged the public throughout 2014 on ways they support and inspire students that can’t be measured by a standardized test, first through the Free Our Teachers, Value Our Students movement and more recently with social media messages using #MoreThanAScoreCO. Now the Colorado Education Association will directly invest in a program that’s helped thousands of kids across Colorado attain a more well-rounded education for decades. CEA will be the exclusive sponsor of the acclaimed Super School News educational outreach program of Rocky Mountain PBS for the 2014-15 school year. The program officially kicked off today with an orientation for participating students and teachers at the Rocky Mountain PBS station in Denver. Participating schools in Colorado Springs and Pueblo also met today at the Pueblo PBS station, with another orientation scheduled next week at the Grand Junction station. “You are all more than a score,” CEA President Kerrie Dallman told students at the Denver studio. “Testing can be a valuable measure of a child’s academic growth and help a teacher improve professional practice. But in my mind, there’s no doubt that many wonderful things happen in Colorado classrooms everyday that can’t be measured by a standardized test. “Super School News is one of those amazing education opportunities that might not translate into the statistical model of a quality education. But this program will give you real-world experience in a skill set you’ll use over a lifetime – communications,” Dallman continued. “One day you’ll face a tough interview to get into a great college or land a fantastic job. This experience in Super School News will help you prepare for that moment.”

Kerrie Dallman, CEA President (center), with Super School News volunteer co-chairs Ginger Tatic and Janell Hetrick.  

The award-winning mini television series is written and illustrated by fifth and sixth grade students, who record their news segments at Rocky Mountain PBS stations. “Super School News” is designed to teach students about journalism and broadcasting, and hone other important skills such as compelling storytelling, creative writing and public speaking. Students also learn lessons in collaboration and teamwork, handling stress, and gaining self-confidence. Each school's two-minute product runs three or four times on PBS and is given to the school to show in classrooms. About 70 schools are scheduled to participate this school year.

“One of the most gratifying parts of my job every year is launching a new season of Super School News,” said Doug Price, CEO of Rocky Mountain PBS, at the orientation. “We are particularly pleased to have as our sponsor the Colorado Education Association. Clearly, this is a great fit for both our organizations as we are both dedicated to the well-being and education of Colorado kids.”

 Doug Price, Rocky Mountain PBS CEO, speaks to students and teachers at today’s orientation.  Many CEA members have participated in Super School News over the years as faculty advisors, and for some, their enthusiasm for the program carried over into retirement. Several members of Jefferson Country Education Association-Retired helped out at today’s event. “The public speaking experience, and the presence these kids will develop is immeasurable,” said Mike Cawthra, a retired JeffCo teacher who gave students tips today in annunciation and script delivery. “I firmly believe Rocky Mountain PBS is one of the great gems of Colorado media in supporting the schools, with Super School News and all of the children’s programming.”

 Janet Weisheit answers “Super School News” questions for teachers, while Mike Cawthra instructs students, at today’s orientation at Rocky Mountain PBS. Both are retired teachers and members of Jefferson County Education Association-Retired.

Volunteer Appreciation – Thank You for Your Support! Film Footage Documented Rocky Mountain PBS producer, Mariel Rodriguez-McGill sends special thanks to Thomas Muja, a volunteer with the Station’s Archived Memories, for all of his help determining what lies on a few mysterious 16mm film reels. Thanks so much Thomas! Kids Fest Volunteers Are Special People Kids Fest West was a wonderful Grand Junction event in August. (Read about the event above.) Heather Portenier wants to thank the tireless volunteers who made the event a special day for families. Shout outs go to the fine volunteers including Charlotte Meiners, Courtny Amico, Seth Lewis, Patricia Amadeo, Travis Portenier, Kamron Portenier, Bob Rodriguez, Kathi Roy, Marilyn Montoya, Charlie Markley, Eva Cruz, Nathan Watchman, Laila Watchman, Dan Flenniken, Nancy Jewell and Renee Vahle. In Denver, the heavy lifting for this huge event was done by volunteers. Kudos and thanks go first to the volunteer co-chairs for the event, Heidi Danzig Miller and Nathalia Velez! They donated hundreds of hours and managed volunteer recruitment and volunteers, stage performances, booth/vendor recruitment and organization, character coordination and briefing and everything else in between! These talented and efficient ladies managed all this work with grace, efficiency and good humor. Rocky Mountain PBS honors these two extraordinary women as well as these fabulous volunteers who made this event possible: Luis Antunez, Jenny Bellew, Tyler Barber, Lincoln Barber, Irina Barnett, Katie Besha Lester, Wendy Booth, Kira Broer, Lynn Bronikowski, Darryl Brown, Shawn Bryant, Jean Chrest, Lorraine Conway, Bayleigh Delarm, Doña Dodson, Sandra Dow, Robert Dudley, Victor Escarcega, Darren Etengoff, Meghan Forlano, Renee Franks, Dana Gaffin, Monica Garcia, Julia Rieth, Laura Harvey, Karen Hays, Pat Hoeft, Regina Huerter, Rose Jackson, Erica Juarez, Adam Kibble, Janet Kilbride, Mary King, Stephanie Koch, Alex Koch, Jen Krohn, Judy Lester Smith, Jessica Lightman, Lata Mahapatro, Jill Maxwell, Catherine McCoy, Andrea Meier, Carol Mielke, Marrielle Monte Canales, Julie Muhovich, Carly Ann Moore, Cheryl Nelson, Kayla Okafor, Shirley Otto, Chaunee Padmore-Green, Alec Peckham, Adrienne Pederson, Kendall Rames, Amber Roseborough, Stella Sewald, Audrey Sherrod, Dawn Smith, Louise Stephens, Lindsay Unks, Diana Vaswig, Alexander Vega, Angel Vigil, Teddi Wiest Kent and the volunteers from Kohl’s (apologies for no last names) Ashely, Joe, Lucy and Twila.  

Thank You To Volunteers For the Ken Burns Event Submitted by Patricia Laverty Our “Evening with Ken Burns” on August 21 was the classic example of watching a swan gliding quickly and effortlessly across a lake – no one could see all the wild paddling under the surface that was making it a such a success! And a grand success it was: sold out and a terrific program, from the clips of the upcoming series to the Q&A after the preview. Our pre-event team of Betty Flaten, Judi Martine and Marge Romberger helped get it all going, and they were still there the night of the event: Judi and Marge took charge of our two speakers, Ken Burns and Dr. Bill Convery, Colorado State Historian, who moderated the event. From greeting them outside the University of Denver’s Sturm Hall to making sure they got to and from the VIP reception, Judi and Marge showed their mettle! Betty was literally everywhere, filling in the holes in the dike, from check-in to guiding guests who couldn’t quite find their way! Iris Fontera, Cathy Glick and Renee Marcellis, along with staffer Dan Stencel, guided guests from the parking building to the event venue, no easy task on the DU campus. Lis Lord managed the flow of guests at the check-in, guiding them to Erika Castro, Marti Van Wagenen (who had already whipped up beautiful floral arrangements for the VIP reception), Laura Van Wagenen-

Birdsill and Janet Weisheit (who later so ably assisted with the Q&A). These ladies got everyone through the check-in with no delay and lots of smiles. Teddi Wiest-Kent and Catherine McCoy did double-duty, first checking in VIP reception guests, then joining Suzanne Leahy and staffer Jessica Snider to usher guests into Davis Auditorium. As always, I’m full of gratitude to our volunteers for their can-do attitude, their flexibility, and their fabulousness (probably not a word, but you know what I’m trying to say). Thank you all so much! Super Schools News Wraps Up 2013-2014 Season From a report submitted by Janet Weisheit and Leslie Smith The Super School News crew wrapped up another successful season in May! The Denver studio videotaped enthusiastic news anchors and newscasters from 56 schools on the Front Range. Pueblo and Grand Junction did likewise for their areas of the state. Nearly 100 schools participate each year. Super School News was ably chaired by Leslie Smith and Janet Weisheit. Thanks to wonderful volunteers: Patty Boyd, Lorraine Brown, Joanie Butts, Adrianne Cooper, Kathy Crisler, Dona Dodson, Betty Flaten, Janelle Hetrick, Laura Hoganson, Joan Johnson, Jan Lytton, Heather MacKinnon, Sharon and Bob Patrick, Jackie Perleberg, Cathy Tomlinson, Alice Dick and Ginger Sheehy-Tatic. Their hard work and enthusiasm enabled us to provide support to each school through orientation, on-site rehearsals and taping days at the station. Thanks also to our excellent staff support and crew. The year culminated with a wonderful banquet provided by Boondocks. Students received certificates and gift cards from Boondocks—a great time was had by all! If this sounds like fun to you, we could always use a few more volunteers. Contact SSN at the station at 303-620-5736 and join the fun! Events/Programming Events - Make Your Reservations NOW! Programming: To check out programming features and changes, go to the Rocky Mountain PBS website (www.rmpbs.org). On the website, you will be able to request our automatic weekly newsletter (e-news) and monthly TV schedule (e-promo). History Rocky Mountain PBS Has Celebrated its Anniversaries In Style Submitted by Anne Marshall Christner for Station’s Archived Memories Photos Selected by Pat Hoeft from the SAM Archives Since the 60th anniversary of Rocky Mountain PBS is coming up in 2015, it seemed a good time to look back on earlier anniversary celebrations. We will start with KRMA’s earlier events and will turn to KTSC and KRMJ in subsequent months. 25th Anniversary events at KRMA To celebrate Channel Six's 25th (Silver) Anniversary. Organizers barricaded Glenarm and opened the station to stage a western-style party, called “Hi Ho Silver!” On Sunday, June 21st, 1981, the station front on Glenarm magically became a western town complete with good guys, banditos, a western band, and cowboy-type mirth and frivolity. Meanwhile, back in the studio, Max Morath tickled the ivories in Victorian splendor (Studio A), along with the Queen City Jazz Band. Out back, there were barbershop singers, birds, cake, ice cream, and party favors. The Hi Ho Silver! birthday celebration went off without a hitch. Those who joined in the folksy frolic enjoyed themselves mightily as they yipped and skipped up and down Glenarm, through the studio, and all around the back lot.

Diversions on Old Glenarm Street included Cat Ballou, Dean Stevens, and the Littleton Mountaineers. The back lot buzzed with the KPPL mime, the Sound Celebration Sweet Adelines, and the KRHA Birds. And then there was the 10-foot high birthday cake stacked with 25,000 cupcakes . . . you had to see it to believe it! Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of KRMA KRMA- TV, Channel Six celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a Community Recognition Luncheon on October 25, 1996 at the Denver Athletic Club. Nominated by members of the community, the 11 finalists include community leaders who, along with Channel Six, share a 40-year history serving the Rocky Mountain community. Finalists in five categories include:

1) Business/Corporate Leaders -- Mel Coleman, Sr. of Denver, John B. Rogers of Denver

2) Educational/Lifelong-Learning Professionals – Fitzroy "Buck" Newsum of Denver, Joseph A. Raab, of Pine, Colo.

3) Media Professionals – Gene Amole of Denver, Gail Pitts of Pueblo, Colo.

4) Community Volunteers – Ann Love of Denver, Laura Sampson of Evergreen, Colo., Suzanne W. Joshel of Denver

5) Miscellaneous "In a Class by Themselves" – Jean Yancey of Denver and Naida "Tootie" Crowner of Walden, Colo.

Keynote speaker and award presenter was Charlie Rose, PBS personality and host of his own show, Charlie Rose, which aired nightly on Channel Six at the time. Special promotional assistance was provided by The Fashion Group International of Denver. The general public was invited to attend the luncheon celebration. Ticket prices ranged from $40 for individual tickets to $1,000 for corporate tables. According to Station Manager Donna Sanford, "KRMA is the premiere public television station in the state, celebrating 40 years of service in 1996. We recognize that our community is our strength," Sanford added, "and we want to honor individuals in our community who have made a difference." Channel Six has been a part of the Public Broadcasting Service and its predecessor, ETV, since the 1950s and has become a part of high-quality programming consortia like the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Pacific Mountain Network and more. KRMA-TV, Channel Six reaches nearly 4 million people in communities throughout the Rocky Mountains and Western Great Plains. For 40 years, as Colorado's first and foremost public television station, Channel Six has provided lifelong learning, the full PBS schedule, and extensive local programming to communities in a five-state region.

Volunteer at Rocky Mountain PBS

Volunteers play a critical role at Rocky Mountain PBS. The Rocky Mountain PBS volunteer corps donates (on average) 15,000+ hours per year. They expand the capacity of the organization in order to enhance the public outreach and sustain viewer support of the mission--  to inspire people to engage in deeper, more meaningful ways with the world around them. Volunteers enjoy the opportunity to work together supporting and leading station initiatives.

We hope that you might consider donating your time and talent to Rocky Mountain PBS. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities and new opportunities are constantly popping up. The best way to learn about these is to sign up in our database or contact volunteer coordinator, Susan Barber (susanbarber@rmpbs.org). To sign up in the database, go to www.rmpbs.org/volunteer and click on “Sign Up to Volunteer.” If you are in our database, you will receive monthly updates on volunteer news and opportunities. Below is a list of some of the many opportunities available:

Station Tours: RMPBS is a PUBLIC broadcasting station and we invite the public into the station at any opportunity! This is a very important piece of community outreach. We rely on our volunteer tour guides. Tours are done primarily during the day/business hours (but we also provide occasional weekday evening tours). It’s great fun and training is provided. On-Call Volunteers: Sign up to be on our on-call list for a variety of short-notice, immediate jobs from mailings, to button making, to data input, “faux” phone banks and many more! Community Cinema: Greet and register guests at free screenings of outstanding independent films that occur approximately once a month. You meet great folks and have the opportunity to see award winning films. Photographers: If you enjoy taking pictures and you are pretty good, sign up to be a

photographer! We take pictures of everything!!! Pledge: Pull a team together of your friends for an evening and take over the phones! or, volunteer individually to assist with the production and logistics Super School News: Coach a classroom in preparation for an on-air news broadcast about students’ schools. This nationally recognized program provides students with the opportunity to get a taste of broadcast journalism. Station’s Archived Memories (SAM): Help keep the history of Rocky Mountain PBS alive. A nationally recognized volunteer-driven project, Station’s Archived memories welcomes volunteers interested in preserving photographs, memorabilia, oral histories, local productions and station documents related to Rocky Mountain PBS. Archive training provided, but computer skills mandatory. Work is done during weekday business hours at Rocky Mountain PBS. 303-620-5734 or SAM@rmpbs.org

StoryMakers: Perfect for the volunteer who has limited time! Be a reader/judge for this state-wide short story contest for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Help us judge and read over 900 stories. Newsletters: Write articles, coordinate newsletters that include the monthly Volunteer Bulletin and the Cooks Club Newsletter. Community Outreach: Perfect opportunity to work with friends on weekdays, weekends or evenings for screenings, staffing booths at community events (including jazz events and the like). Volunteer Recruitment: Call your friends and build our volunteer corps by reaching out to your network ---your friends and colleagues. Volunteer Leadership: Develop and enhance your leadership skills. Opportunities abound to really make a significant impact by taking leadership roles in new and current station initiatives and on the RMPBS Volunteer Board! Special Events: Big and small events---many different jobs! Online Auction: Variety of different types of jobs. Fun work in team atmosphere. KIDS Fun Fest: held on Saturday in September –many opportunities on the day of event

Southern Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Colorado Springs & Pueblo) For more information, contact Keanna Smith at Keannasmith@rmpbs.org Special Events Tim Gill Center for Public Media: Office assistance, grant writing Matchwits: Statewide quiz show for Colorado High Schools Kids Fun Fest

Western Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Grand Junction) For more information, contact Ryan Stringfellow at ryanstringfellow@rmpbs.org Special Events Community Outreach Office Assistance Kids Fun Fest  

Directions  for  Rocky  Mountain  PBS  Volunteer  Database  Sign  Up  to  Volunteer  Go  to  www.rmpbs.org/volunteer  Scroll  down  to  first  item-­‐“Sign  Up  to  Volunteer”  Click  on  words  in  “this  form”  Complete  application  and  submit  You  should  then  receive  an  email  shortly  with  your  pin#.        

Record  Your  Hours  Go  to  www.rmpbs.org/volunteer  Click  on    on  the  words  in  blue  under  “Record  Your  Hours”  Login  is  your  email  address  and  password  is  your  pin  #  Click  in  left-­‐hand  margin  “Post  Your  Hours”  Fill  in  information  on  volunteer  work  (day,  hours,  assignment)  Confirm  info  Enter  another  date  if  needed  When  completed,  click  on  “Exit”  at  the  bottom  of  the  page