Dear Committee members,

Please see the attached Word Document. I've attempted to bring together all three sections of the report into one cohesive version. Most significantly, I've inserted Eli's User-Generated Content and News & Info sections into Julie and Rob's sections. I've also used a majority of Eli's conclusion section as a basis for the end of the report.

I will bring this version of the report to the Board meeting this evening, as a basis for discussion - NOT as a final version. Please blog (or email me) your comments and we will work to wrap up this report, asap.

I hope we can also find a time to meet next in December to discuss potential steps forward for our committee's work in 2008 based on the outcome of this report.

Thanks again!
Colin

Thanks to the committee members for all your work on the report! I am putting together each section (that you've uploaded here) into a final draft and tweaking the formatting. I hope to have something for your review within the next few days.

I'm also hoping we can present a final version to the staff and board early next week.

Thanks again,
Colin

(Original post from Eli)

Hey folks, I reordered questions and added one, also fleshed out possible responses. Comments and additions welcome.

General survey thoughts-
* we could do a small test run with volunteers to see what we're getting for responses
* we can roll out the survey in stages, perhaps in-person and web first, then phone

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CCTV Web Survey Questions:

NAME: Optional (Possible text- "This helps us avoid asking you to take the survey again, and also allows you to be entered in the drawing for ___")

1. How often do you use the Internet?
Choose one:
a) never*
b) at least once a month
c) at least once a week
d) At least once a day

*If answer is "Never", skip to question 4.

2. What do you go to the CCTV website for?
Check all that apply:
a) News and announcements
b) TV schedule
c) Info on Classes
d) Info on Production & Equipment
e) Info on Membership
f) To watch videos
g) To read or create blog entries
h) Open hours and general org. info
i) Other (fill in blank) ___

3. (Open answer) If you use the CCTV website, what do you like most about it? ___
What do you like least? ___

4. What would you like to see added to the CCTV website?
Open answer

(NEW) 5. Have you taken a class at CCTV?
Y/N

6. Do you produce a show at CCTV?
Y/N

7. How do you get your information about CCTV?
Check all thay apply:
a) At the station
b) On the website
c) Email newsletter
d) Print newsletter
e) Other (specify) ___

(REMOVE? covered in previous?) ** Do you read the print newsletter? Weekly e-newsletters?

8. Where do you get your Cambridge news and information? ___
(Open answer)

9. What other organizations in Cambridge are you involved with? ___
(Open answer)

DEMOGRAPHIC INFO
* How old are you?

* What neighborhood do you live in?
Choice of zip codes: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142
Choice of neighborhood: East Cambridge, MIT/Area 2, Wellington/Harrington, Area 4, Cambridgeport, Mid-Cambridge, Riverside, Agassiz, Neighborhood 9, Neighborhood 10, North Cambridge, Cambridge Highlands, Strawberry Hill

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Optional additional questions:
* Do you blog? Y/N
** If so, using what site? (e.g., cctvcambridge.org, blogger, wordpress, etc. ___

* Do you post videos to the web?
** If so, at what site? (e.g. YouTube, Blip.tv, etc.) ___

The Membership, Outreach and Advocacy Committee is developing questions for an upcoming survey of CCTV members to gain their feedback about this website.

The MAO Committee would like to finalize the following list of questions below by April 19th. Please leave your feedback below. Thanks!

Questions:

* How old are you?

* What neighborhood do you live in?

* How often do you use the Internet?

* What do you go to the CCTV website for?

* What do you like most about CCTV's website? What do you like least?

* Do you produce a show at CCTV?

* Where do you get your Cambridge news and information?

* What would you like to see added to the CCTV website?

* What other organizations in Cambridge are you involved with?

* How do you get your information about CCTV?
** Do you read the print newsletter? Weekly e-newsletters?

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Other potential questions:

* Do you blog?
** at CCTV? Blogger.com? Wordpress.com? Other?

* Do you post videos to the web?
** YouTube? Blip.tv? Other?

The MAO Committee is developing questions for an upcoming survey of members and non-members about the new CCTV website.

Here's a list of questions we have at this point. If you are a member (or not) please feel free to leave your responses below. Thanks!

* Do you use the website? If so, how often?

* What is most useful to you about the website?

* What would you like to see different about the website?

* Where do you go for news in cambridge?

* How did you find out about CCTV?

* Are you involved in other local organizations in Cambridge?

MAO Committee Meeting Minutes for January 29, 2007

Attendance:

Maggie, Chrisann, Eli, and Colin

Overview:

* Telecom Legislation - Eli and Colin gave an update on current legislative and FCC actions regarding telecom entry into video services and the negative impact on PEG stations, including CCTV. Colin mentioned that he would speak to the Board on Wednesday to learn more about where CCTV is headed in terms of raising awareness about the legislation and opportunities for PSAs, TV programs, or other mobilization efforts.

* Website Participation - We discussed ways that the MAO Committee might help increase member and community participation in using the website.

Increasing Web Participation:

The MAO Committee discussed participating in a three part outreach/marketing campaign over the next two months to involve more people in learning how to use the website and create online community.

1. Email (newsletter form)
2. TV spots
3. Class - Intro to CCTV website

Closer look:

1. Email would let people know that there are resources on the website to learn . . .

a. how to create a user account
b. how to create a blog post
c. how to create a group

2. A series a 3-min. TV spots that would introduce people to the above a, b, & c. Spots could be played between shows.

3. Colin talked about offering a class to members that would help them to set up an account, create a blog post and learn about how to use groups.

Goals:

* Creating a FAQ section on the website about how to use the website.

* Creating short videos for website and channels about how to use the website.

* Creating an introductory course on how to set up a user account, create a blog post, and use the Groups functionality.

* Drafting text for the email (see above, #1)

* Reaching out to access producers to set-up a blog as a promotional tool for their show (for English and non-English speakers alike).

For Next Meeting:

* Use the MAO Committee Group to develop each of the above areas.

* (Colin) Meet with Jason to discuss screen capture videos & TV spots.

* Reach out to producers to encourage them to create blogs for their shows.

* Stay on top of telecom legislative updates both at the state and national levels.

MAO Committee Meeting Minutes for January 29, 2007

Attendance:

Maggie, Chrisann, Eli, and Colin

Overview:

* Telecom Legislation - Eli and Colin gave an update on current legislative and FCC actions regarding telecom entry into video services and the negative impact on PEG stations, including CCTV. Colin mentioned that he would speak to the Board on Wednesday to learn more about where CCTV is headed in terms of raising awareness about the legislation and opportunities for PSAs, TV programs, or other mobilization efforts.

* Website Participation - We discussed ways that the MAO Committee might help increase member and community participation in using the website.

Increasing Web Participation:

The MAO Committee discussed participating in a three part outreach/marketing campaign over the next two months to involve more people in learning how to use the website and create online community.

1. Email (newsletter form)
2. TV spots
3. Class - Intro to CCTV website

Closer look:

1. Email would let people know that there are resources on the website to learn . . .

a. how to create a user account
b. how to create a blog post
c. how to create a group

2. A series a 3-min. TV spots that would introduce people to the above a, b, & c. Spots could be played between shows.

3. Colin talked about offering a class to members that would help them to set up an account, create a blog post and learn about how to use groups.

Goals:

* Creating a FAQ section on the website about how to use the website.

* Creating short videos for website and channels about how to use the website.

* Creating an introductory course on how to set up a user account, create a blog post, and use the Groups functionality.

* Drafting text for the email (see above, #1)

* Reaching out to access producers to set-up a blog as a promotional tool for their show (for English and non-English speakers alike).

For Next Meeting:

* Use the MAO Committee Group to develop each of the above areas.

* (Colin) Meet with Jason to discuss screen capture videos & TV spots.

* Reach out to producers to encourage them to create blogs for their shows.

* Stay on top of telecom legislative updates both at the state and national levels.