[grc] GRC 2017 -- call for presentations

[al davis]

GRC is looking for presentations.

http://grassrootsradioconference.org/node/4

We are looking for presenters and ideas.

To get things going, here are some topics I think would be good.

If you have another idea .. tell us about it.
Send email to reachout at wcaa1073.org .

If you want to present (on these topics, or other topics) ..
let me know.

Tech:
- Studio wiring and calibration
- Studio acoustics and construction
- Refurbishing old equipment
- Remote broadcasts
- "We're off the air" - dealing with a tech crisis
- Hardening the computers
- Facility security and access
- Automation


Management
- Working with volunteers - 1
	How to attract and retain the best volunteers
- Working with volunteers - 2
	Dealing with and avoiding problems
- Fund raising
- Executive boards, top level management
- Recovering from a collapse
- Bylaws, policies, etc.
- The station is being attacked, legal battles


Production
- Getting the best sound - Live music
- Getting the best sound - Talk
- Getting the best sound - post-production
- Music shows
- Talk shows
- Preparing your show for distribution
- News


Putting on Events
- Live music
- Parties, etc.
- Presentations
- Conferences


Legal
- Filings, documents, etc.
- FCC report, what's happening


Engaging your audience
- Urban stations
- Rural stations
- Hispanic stations


Station to station
- Regional networks
- Time shares
- More than one community station in a community


The conference will be in Albany, NY October 6-9, hosted by WCAA-LP.

Also ..  it's not too soon to start thinking about GRC 2018.  

al.