[cma-l] It's your CMA! Talk to us.

Sun Dec 18 16:29:10 GMT 2016

But actually my question was more about this:

"We see far too many potentially good CR stations where the volunteer
(awful word) aspect effectively manages the station - and a camel/committee
situation is the result."

Given most community stations are indees run by volunteers, I don't see how
it can be avoided that volunteers manage the station? And I don't see why
it's a problem?

On Sun, 18 Dec 2016 16:19 Rhys Phillips (Radio Cardiff), <
rhys.phillips at radiocardiff.org> wrote:

> In a business with paid employees, the word staff is used which is just as
> general. I don't see why 'volunteer' sounds unprofessional or lacking in
> confidence. I see it as something to be proud of.
>
> On Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:35 Ian Hickling, <transplanfm at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Why?
>  Because it's so unprofessional - it doesn't really give anyone any
> confidence.
> And it's too vague - about as useful as "a member of the public".
> Yes - most of us do what we do without payment because we see a need and
> we want to fill it - but surely we don't all need to wear the same
> arbitrary label?
>
>
> Ian Hickling
>
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> *From:* cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk <
> cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk> on behalf of Rhys Phillips (Radio
> Cardiff) <rhys.phillips at radiocardiff.org>
> *Sent:* 16 December 2016 18:02:03
>
> *To:* The Community Media Association Discussion List
> *Cc:* chair at commedia.org.uk
> *Subject:* Re: [cma-l] It's your CMA! Talk to us.
>
> Hi Ian,
>
> Why do you say 'volunteer' is an awful word? I don't understand your point
> volunteers effectively managing the station - isn't that the norm for
> community radio? That there is no paid staff and it's run by volunteers?
>
> On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:55 Ian Hickling, <transplanfm at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I think we all appreciate your sympathy and advice Lucinda, thank you.
> In terms of a potential Licence terms breach - we always advise that Ofcom
> is formally notified as soon as anything untoward happens - and then they
> can respond to any complainant that they are aware of the problem.
> The volunteer situation is far more complex and there isn't a
> one-size-fits-all solution.
> Management is the key - closely aligned with good commercial practice and
> sound financial common-sense.
> We see far too many potentially good CR stations where the volunteer
> (awful word) aspect effectively manages the station - and a camel/committee
> situation is the result.
>
>
> Ian Hickling
>
> Partner
>
> <http://www.transplanuk.com/>
>
> *Office: 016 3557 8435  (07h to 22h GTS)*
>
> *Car: 075 3098 0115 (only responds when driving)*
>
> *6 Horn Street, Compton, NEWBURY, RG20 6QS*
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk <
> cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk> on behalf of Lucinda Guy <
> chair at commedia.org.uk>
> *Sent:* 15 December 2016 19:54
> *To:* cma-l at mailman.commedia.org.uk
> *Subject:* [cma-l] It's your CMA! Talk to us.
>
> Dear All,
> Like many of us, I was saddened to hear the announcement that two
> community radio stations switch off their transmitters this week. This is a
> tragedy for the residents of both Spalding and Cheddar, who have lost vital
> opportunities to have their voices heard, and experience the joy of
> community radio as both participants and listeners.
>
> The CMA very much wants to help in these situations - but we can't unless
> we know what is going on. As someone put it to me today, we don't have an
> alarm in the CMA batcave every time a station is in trouble.
>
> It may sound obvious, but please let us know how things are for you. For
> example, if someone has made a formal complaint to Ofcom and you may be in
> breach of your licence, how you handle the next steps can make a huge
> difference. If you find yourself in this situation, phone the CMA office
> straight away, or email Bill and ask his advice. He has helped many
> licensed stations through these kind of problems..
>
> If your issue is volunteers then please contact me directly, using the
> chair at commedia.org.uk email and I will find time to have a chat. Whether
> you have too many volunteers, not enough, or just the wrong kind, there
> will be a way through the situation.
>
> While I'm here I'd like to congratulate both Tulip Radio and Pulse on
> their achievements over the years. I'm sure that their impact on their
> local communities will have lasting effects, even if they are not still
> around to broadcast about it. I wish all their staff, directors and
> volunteers well with whatever they do next.
>
> Lucinda
>
> --
>
> *Lucinda Guy Chair,** Community Media Association*
>
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