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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Steve ………….. can
you forward this on please<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Dear ALL<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I’m one of the guys who has been bleating
about action and almost mocking the petition ………………
I have however done my bit and tried to encourage our volunteers etc etc sign
up ………………………. I think the
issue now is as I have previously said ……………….
The petition is worthwhile, valid and provides unity …………..
but, after 5 years of constant ‘garbage’ from the DCMS boffins they
have to be issued with (not any threats) but warnings that people have
basically ‘had enough’ of trying to play a football match on and
uneven playing surface ----- on a hill …….. and by the way,
Community Radio has been kicking up hill in both the first half and the second ………………
at the moment we are trailing 3 – 0 with 20 minutes remaining. I think
the best we can hope for is a draw, but my word a 3 – 3 draw -- WOULD BE
A HELL OF AN ACHIEVEMENT…………………..
time to make changes and bring on a couple of substitutes !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I think that everything Steve Suttie has
said is correct and the response by <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Murray</st1:place></st1:City>
is also valid ………………. Karl Hartland has
also ripped a strip off me, and guess what …………….
I don’t think any of us are offended
! WHY
? Because we really and truly are a
fraternity, a brotherhood with a belief of something that is good for our communities
and the Country as a whole.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I don’t really want to say anymore,
I’m simply trying to encourage and be positive, even though at times I
have been guilty of doing way too much whinging.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I still however believe that all my
moaning and whinging is valid as the rules and the community fund together are
bordering on one of the biggest shambles ever seen in this country ………………….and
the debacle rumbles on …………… and we are the ones
who are left to pick up the pieces. Our work is hard enough (always rewarding
however) but is made a damn site harder by all the idiots who thought this lot
up !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Always remember, some poor beggars don’t
have any pieces to pick up ……………. They went
t………i ……………………..ts
– up a long time ago !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>My heart goes out to them. All I am saying
is that if Canalside goes the same way because of this shambles, we’ll go
down with one of the biggest ding dongs ever seen ………………
watch this space ……………… let’s hope it
doesn’t get to that !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Regards to all<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Nick<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>Stevensuttie@aol.com<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 01 September 2009 21:56<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> cma-l@commedia.org.uk<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [cma-l] Appeal to all
Station Managers / Project Leaders</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Hands up if you are sick hearing about
the number 10 petition.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Crikey... that's a lot of hands!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Obviously, the people who are at the
forefront of running community radio are a bunch of lazy, self serving morons
who deserve to be sacked for being so inept that they cannot even manage to get
their people to sign a flipping petition on a computer!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I know first hand how hard it is to
manage a community radio service. Theres not enough hours in the day... theres
always something that still needs doing... and theres always somebody who needs
you to do something that you can't justify the time for. I guess lots of
you are struggling to find the time for this petition. Indeed, reading this
here e-mail.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I see that some of our
"colleagues" in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Scotland</st1:place></st1:country-region>
don't want to sign the petition because they feel aggrieved at Government
policy regarding community radio, and won't see any benefits. (They weren't
moaning when they first got their licenses though?) Some station managers have
not bothered e-mailing their volunteers the link. But, they've signed it
themselves. Some managers haven't even heard about it?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>My job involves working 7 days a week. I
have volunteers phoning me up "for a chat" at half ten at night! But,
despite the long hours, the hard days, the boring meetings... I know I am lucky
enough to have the best job in the world and I am eternally grateful to
community radio for giving me a chance to get out of the factory. Community
radio has provided me a job where no two days are the same, where there is
always fun and excitement, and massive rewards, every day. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I particularly love the fact that my job
offers me the chance to get paid for having a great time giving others a great
time. I love it that over 120 people a week have a highlight to look forward
to, and that tens of listeners enjoy listening!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I'm not too arrogant to realise that the
factory still exists and I could go back there at anytime.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>I thought that all station managers in
the sector would feel as passionate, and feel fortunate to be in such a bloody
great position. But this official government petition episode demonstrates
that there is a lot of complacent and lackadaisical people working in, and -
more importantly managing community radio.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>How can any manager not see the benefits
in urging their volunteers, partners, listeners and supporters to sign a
petition that is asking for greater support for the sector? Its absolutely
bonkers that only 2,170 people can be arsed to sign this petition despite
countless reminders, e-mails and phone calls. To me it simply demonstrates that
the fortunate people who have inherited the job of running community radio are
lazy, self serving and half hearted. And a bit rubbish actually! Its an
embarrassment. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Every station manager, volunteer
co-ordinator, chairman, cleaner et al has a duty to urge EVERY practitioner to
sign the damn petition. Keep the PC on the site and drag EVERY volunteer to it
if needs be. Just bloody do it... or lets all admit that we are actually quite
an embarrassing bunch of bores who can't even get 10% of our people to click a
link and press a few keys on a keyboard.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>If you feel that my outburst is rude,
unnecessary, offensive or wide of the mark - please feel free to mock me
and tell me why right here on the CMA mailing list.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>But get your bloody finger out and get
the petition signed by ALL your team and partners first. XXX<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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PTSIZE=12><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;
font-weight:bold'>Kindest Regards<br>
Steve Suttie<br>
Station Manager, 94.4FM <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Salford</st1:PlaceName>
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