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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'>Well done Dom and the team … keep up the
good work and all the best to everyone in the fraternity for 2015<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'>Onwards and upwards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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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'>Regards<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>
<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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<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>CMA-L<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 31 December 2014 11:58<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] New Year Message
from the CMA Chair</span></font><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>To CMA
members,</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>This has
been a year of great change at the CMA. We are in pivotal times as we look to
meet the challenges of a fast changing media landscape.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>My own
research during 2012 and 13 told me that whilst the CMA was delivering a lot we
were not always connecting with the principal needs of our members. During this
year we have taken the opportunity to really analyse how this organisation
works so we can return to what we have proven we can do well. Supported by
Council and our office I want the CMA to be nationally focussed on bringing our
sector together and united under one, credible voice that will lobby for, and
serve the best interests of our members with key stakeholders such as
government, Ofcom, BBC, RadioCentre, and royalty agencies. I want our office to
be the point of call when advice is needed. I want us to be the central forum
that links key partners delivering excellent services within our sector. In
short I want us to be visionary with a clear sense of purpose offering strong
leadership that ensures we make the most of the huge opportunities I believe
are out there at a time of big changes to the landscape of local broadcasting.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>This is
a process we are very much still in. At the heart of our own reorientation is
making sure we are operating as an efficient business. How can we expect
funders to back our mission if our own house is not fully in order? Much of the
work we have done this year has been internal changes that ensure we have the
best operational systems in place. In creating a more robust business model we
can then expand the services we are able to offer our members.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>As we
know with working closely with our good friends at The Radio Academy we must
ensure that we adapt to the changing needs of our times. Please be patient as
we continue to evolve as an organisation. Please continue to support us as we
go about the business of building an organisation that can offer higher levels
of support to you.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>The CMA
is now run by an intermediary management group (IMG) that includes employees
and Council members. I’d like to take the opportunity to thank Bill, Tamar and
Cathy in the office, Liz from IMG, as well as our Council for working so hard
in achieving the rapid pace of positive redevelopment. On behalf of us all at the
centre of the CMA I wish our members a very happy and prosperous new year.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>It’s
going to be a busy one. First up is The Community Radio Order and I notice I
have a missed call from DCMS. Back shortly... </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>Best to
all,</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=4 color="#7030a0" face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:#7030A0;font-weight:bold'>Dom Chambers<br>
</span></font></b><font color="#00a0df" face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-family:Arial;color:#00A0DF'><br>
</span></font><b><font color="#7f7f7f" face=Arial><span lang=EN-US
style='font-family:Arial;color:#7F7F7F;font-weight:bold'>Chair</span></font></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b><font size=3 color="#7f7f7f" face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:#7F7F7F;
font-weight:bold'>Mobile</span></font></b></st1:place></st1:City><font
color="#7f7f7f" face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Arial;
color:#7F7F7F'>: +44 (0) 7802 457 396<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Direct Line</span></b>: +44 (0) 1761 568 004<b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> <br>
CMA Office: </span></b>+44 (0) 1142 795 219<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Email:</span></b> </span></font><a
href="mailto:Chair@Commedia.org.uk"><font color=gray face=Arial><span
lang=EN-US style='font-family:Arial;color:gray'>Chair@Commedia.org.uk</span></font></a><font
color=gray face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Arial;color:gray'><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Personal Twitter:</span></b> </span></font><font
face=Arial><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:Arial'><a
href="http://twitter.com/thedomchambers">@TheDomChambers</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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