Win-TV eNewsletter - February 2009
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Greetings Windsor residents!
Many of the station's regular visitors have noticed some of our recent changes on the air. Each week my production assistant and I produce one to two local programs about events in Windsor. This involves attending a public event, whether it be educational school-based, seminars for seniors, art and music programs, or informational sessions. Win-TV tapes an event and then turns it into a program that is broadcasted usually only a couple of days later. This is a unique opportunity for non-profit organizations, civic groups, clubs and students to reach out to a larger audience. Win-TV is always looking to cover events that interest local residents. If you have an upcoming event or any ideas for us feel free to email or call!
In recent months, the station has been making a greater effort than ever make Windsor public access as accessible as possible. As Win-TV's Access Coordinator, I feel that public television has the unique ability to connect the residents of an area. It provides a powerful medium to share ideas and spread messages of diversity and unity. It counters the notion that television is remote, passive force that occurs elsewhere and just exists to be viewed. Win-TV exists solely for the public to create, watch, and connect with. Our sincere hope is that Win-TV can become a voice for the community and an opportunity for Windsor residents to express themselves and learn about one another. Thank you to all of our viewers for making this goal possible.
Sincerely,
Rachel Draghe
Access Coordinator
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Windsor High Chosen as WFSB Cool School! |  | |
Friday the 13th was anything but unlucky for Windsor High School. In the dimly lit predawn hours, students filled the gymnasium with a sea of maroon and an impressive amount of school spirit. What could possibly lure teenagers out of bed at 5 a.m.? Being featured on the morning news of course!
WFSB Channel 3 featured Windsor High School as part of it's "Cool Schools" series, giving students and staff an opportunity to show Connecticut the many innovative and diverse programs that the high school has to offer. With physics experiments like the student-built tee shirt blasting cannon, impressive mechanical displays by the robotics team, highlights from the "critter club," uplifting performances by the gospel choir and school band, as well as athletic interludes by the basketball team and cheerleaders, the evironment was both celebratory and educational.
"When we came here to set up at 4 a.m. there were already students here ready to go! I've never seen that happen before," WFSB news anchor Mike Hydeck told Win-TV correspondent Sarah Furie that morning.
WFSB broadcasted live from Windsor High every half hour hour starting at 5 a.m. The program was highly successful thanks to the enthusiasm and participation of the students as well as staff and student dedication to embarking on news-worthy scholastic achievements. The event marked an important occasion for Windsor High and for the town of Windsor. Watch out for Win-TV's coverage of the event on Channel 5 this month.
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Winter CelebrationPlease join Windsor Community Television for a Winter Celebration on Tuesday, February 24th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the studio located at 599 Matianuck Avenue.
Meet the 2009 Board of Directors
Hear about WIN-TV's goals & plans for 2009
Learn how you can help
Discover what volunteer opportunities are available
Lots of food, fun and friends! Click below to rsvp.
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Win-TV Receives Grant for Summer Classes |  | |
Win-TV president Lori Hartmann would like to formally recognize ING for their generous donation of a $3000 grant that will go towards student production classes this summer. "We're so excited to receive ING's support again this year. It's great to be able to work with a company that recognizes the importance of providing kids with the skills to express themselves and their community in a creative way," Lori explains.
The Win-TV Kids Video Workshops were a great success last summer and will be even better this year thanks to the grant. The workshops teach children the basics of television production and show them how to create their own program to be aired on Win-TV. The workshops are coordinated by Loomis Chaffee TV production instructor Carol Hartman. The curriculum provides students with valuable technical information and teaches them creative skills as well as media literacy in a fun-filled team oriented environment. The workshops give children an opportunity to work with other organizations within the community to create a program that benefits both the viewers and participants. Thanks again to ING for their generousity and community spirit!
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Win-TV Welcomes New PartnershipsFebruary has been a busy month for Win-TV due to current editing workshops and numerous program-worthy events around town. In addition to this, Win-TV has held meetings with the Commission for the Aging and Handicapped, the local Conservation Committee, Thriving Children Thriving-Community (TC2) and Roger Wolcott Early Childhood Education Council. These new partnerships will result in future informational programs and series that will air on Win-TV this spring. Win-TV would like to thank these organizations for their community outreach efforts.
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