This schedule is subject to change without notice.
9:00 AM Opening Ceremonies
Outdoors, meet in the Ravine Room
A traditional elemental earth ceremony and spiral dance. A way to help us all connect with each other and our environment. Rain location: CNR B107
9:30 AM - Keynote Address
Room: CNR B107
Exploring the public and private voice. The media can be a powerful tool for women. How do we decide which stories to share, and which to protect? Facilitator: Demise David, Reporter, Hamilton Spectator; Ruth Greenspan, Community Activist.
10:15 AM - Break
10:30 AM - Workshops
Women & Disabilities
Room: KTH 104
A session to discuss the special needs and special strengths of women with disabilities. Facilitator: Helena Katz, NCRA Board
Cultural Orientation
Room: KTH 106
A radical approach to cultural orientation from a female perspective in a fun and dynamic way through theatre games and group interaction. Then get ready to role play multicultural radio! Facilitator: Siona Neale, CFMU
Techno Mixing 101
Room: KTH 109
Learn what goes behind a small DJ set-up and how to use pitch, sampling and levels to your advantage. This will also include an introduction to block audio diagrams and schematics. Facilitator: Claire Hynes, CFMU
I'm not Your Mom! AKA Women in Management
Room: KTH 105
Did you ever notice that there are some people who only listen to suggestions if they come from a man? Do you ever feel like your volunteer's Mother? Let's talk about tools for managing diverse groups of people. Facilitators: Ligaya Byrch, CJAM; Lori Hutchinson, Business Manager, McMaster Student's Union; Fiona York, CKCU.
11:30 AM - LUNCH
Room: Downstairs John
Caterer: Shehnai Restaurant
12:45 PM - Workshops
Women in Technology
Room: KTH 109
This is 1996. So why are there not more women engineers? A seminar on where women stand in radio engineering and what new aspects they can bring to it. Facilitator: Claire Hynes
Security in the Workplace
Room: KTH 104
Are the women at your station afraid to do late night shows? A discussion of station security issues as they relate to women. Facilitator: Janice Nixon, CFMU
Getting Paid 100% of What You're Worth
Room: KTH 105
It's a well documented fact that women are paid significantly less than men. Strategies to help you say "I deserve a good wage!", and how to get it. Facilitator: Victoria Fenner, CFMU; Catharine Hudson, CUPE 3906
Cultural Diversity
Room: KTH 106
An examination of diversity issues we will face in the next century. How do we work towards harnessing the potential of all groups who occupy this small planet? Facilitator: Sandra Wilson
1:45 BREAK
2:00 PM - Workshops
Women's Fix-It
Room: KTH 109
A practical, hands-on introduction to solder and the methods of soldering. Learn how to build RCA and XLR cables and how to repair headphones. Facilitator: Claire Hynes
I Can't Believe He Just Said That!
Room: KTH 105
What is harassment? What isn't? And how to create a workplace free of harassment. Facilitator: Cindy Player, McMaster Sexual Harassment Office
Women in Programming
Room: KTH 104
Ever notice that when a guy walks into your station he assumes that he's God's gift to radio, but women are less bold? Strategies for encouraging women to feel comfortable behind the mic. Facilitator: Janis Nixon, CFMU; Lisa Sylvestre, CJAM
Intro to the NCRA
Room: KTH 106
For beginners to the NCRC. What is the National Campus and Community Radio Association, and the role of women broadcasters within it. Facilitator: Alka Sharma, NCRA President
2:45 Break
3:00 PM Workshops
The Return of Women's Fix-it
Room: KTH 109
Fixing different stuff from last time. Facilitator: Claire Hynes
Networking Women's Programming
Room: KTH 107
How can we share the best of what we do with each other. Facilitator: TBA
Images of Women in Music
Room: KTH 104
From Courtney Love to Cub; what do women musicians tell us about ourselves. Facilitator: Janis Nixon, CFMU; Jane Tattersall, BMG; Kathy Wilson, Syrens of Titan
4:30pm CLOSING CEREMONY
5:00pm WOMEN'S CAUCUS
For those who like making plenary motions....
9:30 AM Walking Tour of Hamilton
Join Craig Burley on a scenic tour of the beautiful symphony of wood, asphalt, steel and concrete that is our fair city.
11:30 AM Lunch at McMaster
1:00 PM Why there is a Women's Conference?
A talk and a subsequent debate on why we have a separate "pre-conference conference" restricted to women.
2:00 PM Introduction to the NCRA A brief trip into the inner recesses of the one-time spawn of the NCRC. What they do for you and what you can do for them...
3:00 PM Sensitizing the Guys
Room: KTH 106
Sometimes men really don't get it. How can we get past regressive attitudes and remarks without making enemies. Facilitator: Ruth Greenspan, Women's Centre of Hamilton-Wentworth; Craig Burley, CFMU
Soundwalking 7:30 AM
Buses leave McMaster for Mohawk College 8:00/8:30/9:00/10:00 AM
8:30 am
NCRA Plenary Session
Room: North Cafeteria
Chair: Dan Hart
10:20 am
Coffee Break
Room: Cellar
10:40 am
Issues of Equality and Access: Introductory Panel
Room: North Cafeteria
Why there is a directive to have Issues of Equality and Access addressed? Whey is non-representation a form of oppression? What is the relevance of Issues of Equality and Access to community radio? Facilitators: Mark Haas, Doreen Johnson, Faizul Karim
Noon
Lunch
Room: North Cafeteria
Caterer Name: Beaver Foods
1:30 pm
The Mystical World of Commercial Radio
Room: E216
Your chance to learn how big bucks commercial radio works. Facilitator: Andy Posthumus CHMR; Gene Stevens, Program Director EZRock 97.3FM(Toronto); Eddie Matthews, Operations Manager CKPC AM/FM (Brantford); David Jones, Program Manager, CKLH-FM(Hamilton)
Acoustic Practice
Room: TV studio B
Things you need to keep in mind when doing a live recording _ mic placement, room acoustics, noise and reverb. Facilitator: John K. Muir, CFFF
Meet the Music Industry Weasels
Room: E230
Question and Answer session with guys and gals from record companies. A really good chance for all of you to share your feelings.... Facilitators: Jennifer Brown, Select Distribution, Erin Smith, Attic Records, Chris Vautour, True North Records.
Cultural Diversity
Room: E08A
An examination o diversity issues we will face in the next century. How do we work towards harnessing the potential of all groups who occupy this small planet? Facilitator: Sandra Wilson, Ontario Society of Training And development
Anti-racism
Room: E08B
Strategies on dealing with Anti-racism in the media. Facilitator: Faizul Karim
Sexual Orientation
Room: E08C
Description to follow Facilitator: Joe Oliver & Mary Cahill, Hamilton Gay and Lesbian Community
3:30 pm
Coffee Break
Room: Cellar
4:00 pm
Developing a Multicultural Volunteer Base
Room: E216
Recruitment and communication strategies to encourage people from many different communities to be part of your station Facilitator: Maria Fortunato, Volunteer Centre of Hamilton & District
Broadcast Studios - Basic Operations
A hands on tour of a radio control room. Learn the basics. Media Studies: Studios A,B,C,D, & E
Facilitator: Andy Posthumus & Friends (SIGN UP NECESSARY)
Musician feedback
Room: E230
A session with working musicians, wherein they tell radio people what they REALLY need. And no, they don t need to buy you lunch. Facilitator: Bruce Mowat (CFMU & the Hamilton Spectator)
Hate Messages
Room: E08A
How Hate Messages can affect community radio_and how to deal with the repercussions. Facilitator: Jane Mulkewich, Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police
Attitudes Towards Immigrants
Room: E08B
Labelling...Anti-immigration. What are the attitudes towards immigrants? Facilitator: Sandra Wilson, Michael Webber
Youth Voices
Room: E08C
Are the media addressing the voice of minority youth. Facilitator: TBA
Buses leave Mohawk for McMaster University
6:00/6:30/7:00/8:30/9:00/10:00/10:30 & 11:00
SOUNDWALKING 7:30 AM
8:30 am
Traditional Opening
Location: Outdoors - Faculty Hollow
Rain Location: BSB 147
Arnie General, Cayuga Heredity Chief
9:00 am
Healing Through Humour: Using Laughter as a Medicine
Room: BSB 145
Learn how to use a sense of humour to keep your sanity. Facilitator: Ms. Dale Williams, Onieda Nation Elder
Grant Writing
Room: BSB 144
Learn how to write an effective proposal. Facilitator: TBD
Marketing
Room: BSB B116
Learn how to market your product_the various methods on how to get your name out there! Facilitator: TBD
SOCAN
Room: BSB B115
Why we give great buckets of money to an organization with a funny name. How your nickles and dimes wind up in the pockets of musicians. Facilitator: Michael Shah, Dave Betts
Disability Radio 101
Room: BSB B117
Putting together a program for the disabled - how one station did it Facilitator: Cliff Tooher, Alan Boudreau CFMU
10:20 am
Coffee Break Room: BSB 238
10:40 am
Political Correctness: Do We Really Need It?
Room: BSB B115
A personal recount of the Mayor's Race Relations Committee's fight against a local talk show host. What you need to know to avoid this happening to you. Facilitator: Jackie Carara, Cree Nation
Critical Investigative Techniques
Room: BSB B116 Facilitator: Linda Powless, Editor, Turtle Island News, Six Nations
Advertising - Good or Evil?
Room: BSB 137
Advertising goes on trial - complete with Defense, Prosecution and a Judge with a white wig QC: Craig Burley
Digital Radio
Room: BSB B136
How it works, and why we have to be concerned right now Facilitator: Ted Ledingham, - Executive Secretary of the Task Force on the Introduction of Digital Radio
Removing Barriers to Persons with Disabilities
Room: BSB B117
Caption Facilitator: Alan Boudrea, Cliff Tooher, CFMU
Noon
Lunch
Room: Downstairs John
Caterer: Cobblestone Catering
1:30 pm
Volunteer Recruitment & Development
Room: BSB B117
How to keep good volunteers, lose bad ones, and tell the difference. Facilitator: Janis Nixon, CFMU
Training Programs: How to make them work for you.
Room: BSB 137
How to get staff using available training methods from Human Resources Development and service bureaus. Facilitator: Randy Pitt, Pat Hamilton, Niagara Pennisula Aboriginal Area Management Board
Aboriginal Music: the 5 W's
Room: BSB B116
How and Where to find Aboriginal Music from the source. Facilitator: Elaine Bomberry, All Nations Talent Group
Interviewing Techniques
Room: BSB 144
Caption: How to do an interview-technical and journalistic techniques Facilitator: Andy Posthumus, CHMR
NCRC'97: What do we want?
Room: BSB 145
Save next year's organizers a lot of work - tell them what you want BEFORE they submit a bid. Facilitator: Theresa Gray, NCRA Board of Directors
Investigative Community Reporting
Room: BSB B115
How to find a story in a community where nobody knows you. Facilitator: Paul Barnsley & Denise Dicey, Tekawennake(Six Nations)
Intellectual property - Who Owns What?
Room: BSB B135
What you should know about artist's rights and how it could affect your situation. Facilitator: Victoria Schymlosky
3:30 pm
Coffee Break
Room: BSB 238
4:00 PM
NCRA Board Assessment
BSBB B117
Meet the outgoing NCRA Board. Cheer their successes, and tell them where you think they fell short. Facilitator: Ted Turner, NCRA Board of Directors
Contemporary Native Images in the Media
Room: BSB B115
Discrimination by the mainstream media . Learn from a journalist working in the field to make your organization more native friendly and appropriate. Facilitator: Brian Wright McLeod, Aboriginal Voices
"Walking the Mocassin Trail: Cultural Sensitivity"
Room: BSB B116
A general insight into Native Culture and society. Facilitator: Sharon Bonham, New Credit Reserve
Buses leave McMaster for Mohawk College
8:00/8:30/9:00/10:00 AM
9 am
Designing a New Station
Room: F171
Floorplans, physical needs, construction considerations, use patterns - all that you need to consider before you start building or renovating. Facilitator: John Matthews, Promethean Electronics
Internet - Gee Whiz for Beginners
Room: C121
This is the part where you go Oooooh . A beginner s overview of all of the stuff that you ve heard about. Facilitator: Laurin Jeffries
News Sources
Room: F170
Where to find news if you don't have a newswire. Will you even find the news that your listeners need on a newswire? Can you maybe just make it up? Facilitator: TBD
Assistive Devices and Radio
Room: TV Studio A
A look at equipment and tecniques that can make your radio station a welcoming place for persons with disabilities. Facilitators: John Devecka, LPB Inc.
How the ad business works
Room: F120
Panel session with Industry Professionals wherein they tell their darkest secrets... Panel Discussion: Christine Lebrecht, Media Supervisor BBDO/McKim; Melanie Sands, Media Buyer BBDO/McKim; Richard "Dick" Berndt, President Berndt Media
Tape Editing
Room: Media Studies, Studio A,B,C,D & E
Just what it says: how to edit reel to reel tape. Facilitator: Andy and the infamous 4 other guys
Fundraising - a general discussion
Room: F156
An open discussion of various fundraising techniques, how they work, and whether they will fit your station. There's more to life than selling Tshirts. Facilitator: Paul Johnson, Director of Development, Wesley Urban Ministries
10:20 AM
Coffee Break
The Cellar
10:40 am
Studio Tech for Beginners
Room: TV Studio A
What equipment is essential, what is handy, and how are your needs different from commercial radio guys. Facilitator: John Matthews, Promethean Electronics; John Devecka, LPB Inc.
Internet - Setting up a home page
Room: C121
It s fun, it s easy, and it blinks! Basic HTML; software recommendations; etc. Designing a page for Netscape browsers, and how to get it noticed. Facilitator: Laurin Jeffries
Report From Beijing
Room: E107
A report from the Beijing's Women's Conference. All the stuff CNN didn't tell you! Facilitator: Alka Sharma, NCRA Board
Sensitizing People to Disabilities
Room: F156
How to make the people in your station more conscious of the persons with disabilities around them, and (even better!) how to make them feel comfortable with each other. Facilitator: Alan Boudreau, CFMU; Cliff Tooher, CFMU
Music Libraries
Room: F120
Keeping track of all those CD's the music companies send and how to keep them from walking awayon you. Facilitator: Rusty Gregg, CJSW; Chris Burland, The Chart; Jeff Remedios, CFMU; Chris Gagnier, CJAM
Libel and Slander
Room: F171
Sue me sue you blues... What you don t know can hurt you a lot. Learn the rules before you wind up in court. Facilitator: TBD
How to put together a Killer Sales Pack!
Room: F170
Sell, sell, sell! How to put your best foot forward in the business world. Facilitator: Dick Sienko, Target Broadcast Sales, Lauren Hodgson, Account Executive MIX 99.9
12:00 PM LUNCH/Caterer: Stardust on Duke
1:30 pm
Computers in the Control Room
Room: TV Studio A
Automation systems are not just for commercial radio. John Devecka demonstrates systems that work for campus broadcasters in the U.S. Facilitator: John Devecka, LPB Inc.
Internet - Resources you can use
Room: C121
Suggested websites for music and news; newsgroups and how to use them; listservers; and how to hunt efficiently. Facilitator: Chris Burland, The Chart; Chris Gagnier, CJAM; Craig Burley, CFMU
Internet - Email - more than just flames
Room: F120
For beginners. Sending and receiving messages; list servers; advanced software. Plus: the things that you should never, ever do! Facilitator: Barry Rueger, NCRC'96
Making Your Station Gay Positive
Room: F156
Making your radio station into a place where everyone feels comfortable, regardless of orientation. This session is for both managers and volunteers, gay or straight. Facilitator: Liguya Byrch, CJAM; Dan Hart, NCRA Board Alumnus
Fair Wages, Union Shops and Employee Rights
Room: E107
Steps you can take to ensure your station pays you more than Wal-Mart, treats you right, with respect and only fires you with just cause. A part of this session will explain why you deserve to be paid a living wage and why it will actually help your station when you get it! Facilitator: Mark Macleod, CIUT; Victoria Fenner, CFMU; Waye Mason, Ananda Foundation;
1:30 pm
Board Basics
Room: F170
Boards of Directors have great responsibilites - both legal and moral - and set the tone for your whole station. Learn how to recruit and train Board members, and how to make sure that they serve your best interests. Facilitator: Norma Frankoff, United Way
Designing a Program Schedule
Room: F171
How to assemble an on-air schedule that works. The fine art of juggling music, spoken word, multicultural programs, and programmer egos. Facilitator: Janis Nixon CFMU, Mopa Dean CIUT
3:00 PM
Coffee Break
Room: Cellar
3:30 pm
NCRA Plenary Sessions
Room: Arnie
Chair: Dan Hart
Tech Q & A
Room: TV Studio A
Drop by and meet John Devecka: an informal opportunity to play with the gear, he brought, and ask questions. Facilitator: John Devecka, LPB Inc.
Cable Making 101
Room: TV Studio B
Drop by and help make XLR mic cables. Learn cool stuff like how to solder wires, why there are three wires in a mic cable, and why you shouldn't chew solder... Facilitator: Claire Hynes, CFMU
Reel to Reel Tape Editing
Room: Media Studies, Studios A,B,C,D, & E
A beginner session. Dubbing and editing tape recorded materials. In other words, how to get the best sounding story on the air. Facilitator: Andy Posthumus & Friends
Internet - Setting up a Home Page
Room: C121
In case you missed it the first time around. Facilitator: Rob Schmidt, CFMU
Buses leave Mohawk for McMaster
6:00/6:30/7:00/8:30/9:00/10:00/10:30/11:00
9:00 am
Non Profit Incorporation
Room: BSB 144
How to incorporate; charitable status; paperwork and reporting. The decisions that you make when incorporating will haunt you for years to come! Facilitator: TBA
Alternatives to FM
Room: BSB B115
You don't have to be on FM to be a radio station. An exploration of the alternatives _ cable, carrier current AM, special event broadcasts, self-licensed and more! Facilitator: John Matthews, Promethean Electronics, John Devecka, LPB Inc.
Managing Disabled Volunteers
Room: BSB B117
Nothing to be afraid of! They're just like regular people. And we're here to reassure you. Facilitator: Alan Boudreau, CFMU; Cliff Tooher, CFMU; and others
Managing your Student Government
Room: BSB 136
How to build an effective relationship with your student government. Facilitator: Ted Turner NCRA, Waye Mason, AnandaFoundation, Barb Cooper CFMU, Jason Stevens, CFS
Bias and Balance in Reporting
Room: BSB B116
When you broadcast a story, real people are effected, and your actions have consequences. Essential for anyone producing spoken word programming. Facilitator: Wade Hemsworth, Hamilton Spectator
How to Write Killer Ad copy!
Room: BSB 145
Lo Lo prices! EZ Credit! Come on Down! For the best deal in ad writing information! Facilitator: Kathy McGregor, EZRock
Religious Broadcasting - Developing a Policy
Room: BSB B138
Whether you are broadcasting brokered programming, or giving time to smaller groups, your station should have a cleary defined policy on religion. Facilitor: Jeff Whipple, ex- CHSR
10:20 AMCoffeeBreak
Room BSB 138
10:40 pm
Who's Listening?
Room: BSB BB136
Who's listening to radio in Canada? and how many of them are tuning into c/c radio? The answers will surprise you. Facilitator: Philip Savage - Head of Audience Research
FM Licensing in Canada
Room: BSB B115
A walk through a typical CRTC application for community/campus radio; and the accompanying Industry Canada technical brief. Facilitator: John Matthews, Promethean Electronics, Jeff Whipple, Consultant.
Referendums - How to Win
Room: BSB B116
There have been a number of student funding referendums this year - talk to the people who won. Facilitator: Barb Cooper CFMU; Aaron Nakama CKUL; Rick Harp CKCU
NCRA and Online Services
Room: BSB B135
The NCRA has negotiated a deal to use Nirv Centre's "Web" service as their primary on-line communications system. Hear the details, and offer your comments. (NOTE: the "Web" service operated by Nirv centre is not the same as the "World Wide Web") Facilitator: NCRA Board
Manager Skills
Room: BSB B117
How to juggle twenty different things at once without going crazy. How to make sure that you run the station, and not the other way around. When it's best to just take the afternoon off.... Facilitator: Ligaya Byrtch and other people who work too hard and aren't paid enough!
Fundraising - On Air Campaigns
Room: BSB B138
A how-to session on the planning and execution of an on-air campaign. How to maximize your net income, how to have fun, and why money isn’t the only reason to do it. Facilitator: Barry Rueger, NCRC'96, Magnus Thyvold, CFUV
Cover Your Assets
Room: BSB 137
From earthquakes to lawsuits, problems can happen. How to control risks and protect your station from unfortunate circumstances. Why volunteer agreements are a good idea Facilitator: Len Hong, McMaster University Environmental Health & Safety
12:00 am Lunch
You're on your own!
1:30 pm
Charitable Tax Status Working Group
Room: BSB B138
Revenue Canada has invited us to establish a working group to discuss the application of Charitable Tax Status to non-commercial radio stations. If you have ever applied for Charitable Status, please come share you experiences. Discussion Group
CRTC Q & A
Room: BSB B115
A question and answer session about the black arts of radio licensing. Try to stump the master! Facilitator: Jeff Whipple, Radio God
Program Guides
Room: BSB B116
Why you should have one; what it should be like; what it will cost. Special emphasis on doing things on a tiny budget. Facilitator: TBD
Music Programs with Panache
Room: BSB B144
How to sound professional without sounding like everyone else. Style is everything. Facilitator: Dzintar Cers, CBC Radio and CFMU
Free Speech in a Semi-Democratic Society
Room: BSB 145
This year, Craig promises more thoughtful discussion and less ranting. Facilitator: Waye Mason, Ananda Foundation, Craig Burley, CFMU
How to Maximize your Ad Sales
Room: BSB B117
How to sell effectively, and the conventions of radio sales. Facilitator: Millie Gordon & Wendy Berg CKCU
3:30 pm
Coffee Break
Room: BSB 238
4:00 pm
Budget Development
Room: BSB 145
Where do all of those numbers come from, really? And what the heck is capital allowance? Can I depreciate my News Director? Facilitator: Victoria Fenner, CFMU
Non-Profit Radio in Other Countries
Room: BSB B115
So you think Canada has restrictive laws! Let John Devecka tell you about the American scene. And our special guest Ciaran Kissane will talk about community radio in Ireland. Facilitator: John Devecka, LPB Inc., Ciaran Kissane, Independent Radio and Television Commission(Ireland)
How to get FREE CD's
Room: BSB 137
The basics of how radio stations and music companies exploit each other...ummmm...you get the idea. Facilitator: Chris Gagnier, CJAM; Jeff Remedios, CFMU; Chris Vauteur, True North Records Conference
Sports Broadcasting
Room: BSB B116
How do play-by-play guys remember all that information? Facilitator: Paul Johnson, CFMU Sports Director Emeritus
Transmitter Basics - Studio
Room: NCRC'96 Radio, 5th Flr, Heddon Hall
Transmitters, Exciters, Dominators...and more! All the stuff in that rack in the closet...What it does, why it does, and maybe some troubleshooting as well. Facilitator: John Matthews, Promethean Electronics
On Campus Promotions
Room: BSB B117
How to make friends with each and every person on your campus. Facilitator: Francis Chen, CJSF, Anita Bruinsma, CFMU
4:30pm
Live Sound Mixing and Recording
Room: Rathskellar
We won't turn you into a roadie, but you can learn enough to know what's going on. Work with our sound crew to get basic skills in setting up for a live band. Facilitator: Calvin Hager, NCRC'96, 3L Sound.
9:00 AM
Starting a New Station from the Ground Up
Room: Hamilton Hall 320
A wholistic approach including hardware, people, public relations, university and community relations, governments and anything else you need to know.
The Future of the NCRA?
Room: Blue Lounge, Hamilton Hall
Where should the NCRA go from here? Facilitator:
12:00 NOON
It's an on your own lunch!
Afternoon
Plenary Session
Room: Outdoors - Faculty Hollow
Rain location: BSB 147