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Not at all Rhys - the comment is about what we call them - not what they are or do.</p>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk <cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk> on behalf of Rhys Phillips (Radio Cardiff) <rhys.phillips@radiocardiff.org><br>
<b>Sent:</b> 19 December 2016 10:56:01<br>
<b>To:</b> office@thethread.org.uk; The Community Media Association Discussion List<br>
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<div>Yes you need a few people dedicated to running it but there isn't an issue with that small group being volunteers is there?
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<div>It'd be great if stations could afford paid staff but in reality how many stations can actually do that?<br>
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<div dir="ltr">On Mon, 19 Dec 2016 08:27 Canalside's The Thread, <<a href="mailto:office@thethread.org.uk">office@thethread.org.uk</a>> wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">Dear All<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">Let’s be honest with each other ---- the best system is a few paid Staff (the ones who are hands on, on a more regular basis with consistency and
continuity) being helped out and assisted by Volunteers, with the ‘volunteer’ focusing on one / maybe two items so as not to end up with the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing.<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">We believe (as I say) a nice mix (if of course you can afford it) and so the merry-go-round starts up again.<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">Worth remembering the old adage as well ‘’What’s a Donkey ?’’ ‘’a Donkey is a Horse designed by Committee’’<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">You have to have a couple of folk upfront steering the Ship, even if it is heading for the rocks – at least you know who to blame<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">Onwards and Upwards Merry Christmas everyone<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><b class="gmail_msg"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif" class="gmail_msg">
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<b class="gmail_msg">On Behalf Of </b>Rhys Phillips (Radio Cardiff)<br class="gmail_msg">
<b class="gmail_msg">Sent:</b> 18 December 2016 16:29<br class="gmail_msg">
<b class="gmail_msg">To:</b> The Community Media Association Discussion List <<a href="mailto:cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk" class="gmail_msg" target="_blank">cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk</a>></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg">But actually my question was more about this:<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg">"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."<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg">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? <u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg">On Sun, 18 Dec 2016 16:19 Rhys Phillips (Radio Cardiff), <<a href="mailto:rhys.phillips@radiocardiff.org" class="gmail_msg" target="_blank">rhys.phillips@radiocardiff.org</a>> wrote:<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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.<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg">On Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:35 Ian Hickling, <<a href="mailto:transplanfm@hotmail.com" class="gmail_msg" target="_blank">transplanfm@hotmail.com</a>> wrote:<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="m_5163180817841788921gmailmsg gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">Why?<br class="gmail_msg">
Because it's so unprofessional - it doesn't really give anyone any confidence.<br class="gmail_msg">
And it's too vague - about as useful as "a member of the public".<br class="gmail_msg">
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?<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><b class="gmail_msg"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">
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<b class="gmail_msg">Sent:</b> 16 December 2016 18:02:03</span><u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg">On Fri, 16 Dec 2016 09:55 Ian Hickling, <<a href="mailto:transplanfm@hotmail.com" class="gmail_msg" target="_blank">transplanfm@hotmail.com</a>> wrote:<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></p>
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<p class="m_5163180817841788921gmailmsg gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">I think we all appreciate your sympathy and advice Lucinda, thank you.<br class="gmail_msg">
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.<br class="gmail_msg">
The volunteer situation is far more complex and there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution.<br class="gmail_msg">
Management is the key - closely aligned with good commercial practice and sound financial common-sense.<br class="gmail_msg">
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.<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<b class="gmail_msg">Sent:</b> 15 December 2016 19:54<br class="gmail_msg">
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<b class="gmail_msg">Subject:</b> [cma-l] It's your CMA! Talk to us.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">Dear All,
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">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.<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">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
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">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..<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">If your issue is volunteers then please contact me directly, using the
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<p class="MsoNormal gmail_msg"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg">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.<u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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<span class="m_5163180817841788921gmailmsg1 gmail_msg">Chair, Community Media Association</span></span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" class="gmail_msg"><u class="gmail_msg"></u><u class="gmail_msg"></u></span></p>
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