Orange Media Network Advisory Board
Minutes, Feb. 25, 2025
I. Call to order
Vice Chair Abigael Craig called the meeting to order at 4:04.
Present:
Landon Smith, proxy for Lilly Goodyear of KBVR-TV
Abigael Craig, vice chair and EIC of DAMchic
Taija Riley, proxy for Macy Moore of KBVR-FM
Brynne Boehlecke, editor in chief of Prism
Ella Mashroutechi, EIC of Beaver's Digest (on Zoom)
Audrey Saiz, EIC of The Barometer
Mason Lewallen, Center for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Giorgia Tinti, INTO (on Zoom)
Nicole Hindes, Basic Needs Center (on zoom)
Nicole Hindes, Basic Needs Center (on zoom)
Steven Sandberg, assistant director of Orange Media Network and ex officio board member
Not present:
Ariana Mendoza, DAS
Megan Ho, OSUPC
Maddie Jenson, ASOSU
Dylan Sutherland, at large
Jillian St. Jacques, SWLF
Also present: Secretary and journalism adviser Jennifer Moody, in attendance to take minutes.
II. Introductions
Steven Sandberg invited Mason Lewallen and Giorgia Tinti to introduce themselves as new members. Other members went around the room and introduced themselves and their mediums. Steven outlined the duties of the board, which are to provide guidance for all of OMN, to hear from the public and provide direct feedback for how things are going in student media. Student media needs to represent the community as a whole, so we want the community to be a part of its governance.
III. Update on Clubs & Orgs board representative
Steven noted that former Clubs and Orgs representative Mukund Sammi is no longer a part of that organization and so has stepped down from the board.
IV. Board member updates
Baro: In March production week.
DAMchic: Just uploaded newest magazine and planning for a March 6 launch party.
TV: ASOSU debate recording now available on YouTube, just hired a new assistant manager, collaborating with FM on DAMJam.
FM: Celebrating 60th anniversary, planning alumni reception in spring, going to DJ for DAMJam opener, up to 140 DJs and 13 podcasts, have recording 5 of 6 promotional PSAs for OMN mediums. (Steven note: Don't forget to subscribe to FM's "Rewind" podcast.)
CFSL: Nothing specific to report but always up for collaborations, especially to promote the organization and overcome "negative stigma."
PRISM: Designing print publication. Exhibits finalized and artists contacted for May 2 launch in the PRAx.
BD: Wrapped up winter term launch party last week and are officially starting on spring theme, "Science and Technology."
BNC: We're trying to be uninteresting these days.
INTO: We organize events for international students to meet and make connections. We had a meeting with an immigration authority last week to make sure students all have their documents.
V. New business
Abigael opened the floor for comments but received none.
VI. Board Action: Absent members
Steven noted the OMN board bylaws state a member with two consecutive unexcused meeting absences can be removed. Ariana Mendoza, who represents Disability Access Services, has not made any board meetings and has not communicated with anyone as to why. He asked what the board wanted to do.
Audrey Saiz asked whether it was possible to get a new representative from DAS. Steven said that is an option and he can connect with DAS to seek one. He noted it would mean a new member essentially would start in the middle of the board's election process, so that is something to consider. He also noted that the board still has a quorum even without this member.
Abigael said she doesn't like leaving DAS unrepresented, and would vote to remove Ariana on the condition that the position be filled. Board members voiced general agreement with this position.
Audrey made the motion to remove Ariana and appoint a new representative from DAS. Taija seconded. This passed unanimously.
VII. Board Action: Finalize election dates
Steven suggested April 8-9 or 9-10 and asked whether the board wished to schedule a March meeting to go over the process and finalize candidate questions.
Steven and Jen outlined the process:
Applications for the six student leader and three summer leader positions will open likely by the end of this week or first of next, and will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 31. Applicants will be asked to submit a resume, cover letter and short "presentation" (video, PowerPoint, etc.) about their vision for the job. Board members will be added to a document file so they can review applications as they come in.
Election Night is meant for short interviews with each candidate after having reviewed their documentation. The nine positions are split between two nights, with each interview set for approximately 10 minutes. Deliberation takes place in closed session and then the board returns to public session for the vote.
Election Night is meant for short interviews with each candidate after having reviewed their documentation. The nine positions are split between two nights, with each interview set for approximately 10 minutes. Deliberation takes place in closed session and then the board returns to public session for the vote.
The plan is to start at 4 p.m. and go until we are done with the candidates for that night. Adjourning time will depend on number of candidates per position and length of deliberation. It is possible for the board to add more time/days. It is also possible for the board to decide to fail the search and reopen the position if members do not feel any applicants are up to the job.
Steven distributed questions given to 2024 applicants for board members to consider.
Board members agreed by acclimation to hold elections April 9 and 10 and to add a board meeting prior to the election at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, to finalize questions.
IX. Feedback on recent broadcasts
With both FM and TV needing to send proxies to today's meeting, Abigael tabled the discussion.
X. Adjournment
There being no further business, Abigael adjourned the meeting at 4:37 p.m.