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.

 

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 Voting Membership Benefits

(As approved by the membership at June, 1993 Annual Meeting)

Benefits provided to members include:

bulletA coordinated voice for the interests of nonprofit community television in Maine on a local, state, and national level.
bulletAn informational/educational resource, including free access to C-TAM's library of reference materials.
bulletFour meetings each year that offer:
bullettraining or informational session
bullettour of host site (usually a public access center)
bulletinformal setting for the exchange of ideas, meeting other access professionals and volunteers
bulletAt least one informational newsletter this year and the production of new outreach materials.
bulletParticipation in a "C-TAM Showcase" series for possible distribution over the Maine Public Broadcasting Network (tentative - in planning stages now).
bulletDiscounts on any C-TAM-sponsored events
bulletA vote on all C-TAM policy issues.
bulletAt least four informational mailings, which will also include meeting agenda packets, meeting minutes, etc.
bulletLinkages with like-minded national and regional organizations.


** Representatives of nonprofit community television organizations, including municipal channels, which would qualify under Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code qualify for voting membership.

Individuals or organizations involved with community TV may qualify for nonvoting membership, enjoying all the benefits of the voting members except the opportunity to vote on policy issues.

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