The Community Television Association of Maine

The mission of CTAM is to advance democratic ideals by ensuring that people in Maine have access to electronic media. In order for democracy to flourish, people must be active participants in their government, educated to think critically, and free to express themselves.

(CTAM Forum)

Annual Plan

Board of Directors:

	Four Board meetings at a time and place to be determined by the Board of Directors in compliance with the Bylaws.
	Hold an annual membership meeting once a year, separate from the annual conference.
	To create and participate in committees to facilitate specific tasks/ duties.

Public Policy:

	Continue liaison with State and Federal legislators and PUC regarding legislation that may impact community television.
	Participate in MMA Legislative Policy Committee meetings

Membership & Outreach

	Maximize the use of the web site for organizational communication.
	Encourage facilities to hold open house get-togethers to share and network.
	Expand the database to include facility information (possibly online database).
	Increase outreach efforts to include school media centers, Town Managers, Libraries, and State Organizations such as MMA, PUC, etc.
	Increased involvement with ACM-Northeast including possible membership & Board representation.
	Continued membership in Alliance for Community Media
	Finalize and edit "What is CTAM?" tape.
	Establish working relationship with other Community Media outlets to share info & promote public access to the media.

Meetings & Conferences

Hold one day Community Television Conference once a year in the autumn to include Media Literacy, Technical, and Public Policy/Franchising.

Coordinate travel plans to Alliance Regional Meetings.

Grant � Archive Project

Continue work on archive project, including pursuing additional grant monies.

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