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May 2004 CBI newsletter
1. WEBCASTING REPORT: All Webcasters need to file an updated report and pay a $20 filing fee on or before July 1, 2004. See the WEBCASTING INFO PAGE for details! Or or phone (713-348-2935).

2. RADIO LICENSE RENEWAL REMINDERS!

   FCC licensed stations in Michigan & Ohio:
   A. April 1, 2004 = Required Pre-Filing announcement start date
   B. June 3, 2004 = Application is due at the FCC. Note that electronic filing is required.
   C. Aug 16, 2004 = Post filing announcements must air through these dates.

   FCC licensed stations in Illinois & Wisconsin:
   A. June 1, 2004 = Required Pre-Filing announcement start date
   B. Aug 1, 2004 = Application is due at the FCC. Note that electronic filing is required.
   C. Oct 16, 2004 = Post filing announcements must air through these dates.

   FCC licensed stations in Iowa & Missouri:
   A. Aug 1, 2004 = Required Pre-Filing announcement start date
   B. Oct 1, 2004 = Application is due at the FCC. Note that electronic filing is required.
   C. Dec 16, 2004 = Post filing announcements must air through these dates.

   Details may be found on the CBI License Renewal page. Questions? or phone (713-348-2935).

   Other details... Stations that recently filed for renewal should make sure your new license is properly posted (or retained in a folder at the posting location) when received. Until the new license is received, make sure the FCC's acknowledgment that your renewal application has been accepted for filing (Form 101-A) is retained with your old license.

3. TELEVISION LICENSE RENEWAL REMINDER: FCC licensed television stations in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia must file license renewal applications by June 1.

   All such stations, and others with 2004 renewal deadlines (AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands) should be preparing their renewal applications now. The FCC Web site (www.fcc.gov/mb/video/renewal.html) provides information about the license renewal process for television broadcast stations.

   Television stations should contact CBI for additional information. Review the requirements NOW! Or or phone (713-348-2935) with your questions.

4. QUARTERLY REPORT REMINDER: FCC licensed stations must file an "Issues/programs list" for the April 1 to June 30, 2004 calendar quarter on July 10th. This list must be placed in the station¹s Public Inspection File See § 73.3527 of the rules or or phone (713-348-2935) for more information.

5. FALL CONVENTION: Get ready for THE largest student media convention in the nation! CBI is planning panels that will address issues like license renewal, starting a station, legal issues and more. But we need your help!

   CBI now has a signup form on the Web site for Nashville programs. If you've given a program in the past or have a great story to tell, please go to the form and send in your information. It's a big help that all the info is in one place. (www.collegebroadcasters.org/sessionssignup04.shtml)

   For more information, see the Web site or or phone (817 272-7589 ).

6. TRAVEL PREP: Reminder to reserve hotel space and flights this summer for the CMA/CBI/ACP National Convention in Nashville November 4-7. The event will feature a live webcast by students! More information is available on the CBI Web site http://www.collegebroadcasters.org/convention.shtml

7. PRODUCTION AWARDS CALL: It¹s time to submit entries for the National Student Production Awards! The call for entries and official entry forms are available on the awards page. (http://www.collegebroadcasters.org/awards.shtml) Entry Fees are waived for ALL CBI members!

   Entries into the awards contest are due no later than Friday, May 21, 2004.

8. CBI BOARD NOMINATIONS: CBI Elections Commissioner Greg Newton is calling for nominations for the CBI Board of Directors. Four of the five board positions are up for selection by CBI members. Nominations will be accepted through September 20, 2004. For more information, contact .

9. SUMMER WORK: Before you leave for the summer, be 100 percent sure that you have done EVERYTHING needed to avoid a surprise in the fall! Many stations will be required to air pre- and post-filing announcements in connection with license renewal (see item 2 above). If the station is off the air during the period the pre- and post-filing renewal announcements are to be made, Section 73.3580 requires that these announcements be placed in the newspaper at the times they would have aired.

   Now that renewal applications are filed electronically, someone has to assume responsibility for timely submitting of the application if your station license is to be renewed over the summer break.

   EEO and Ownership reports may also be required, as well as Issues/Programs lists (see item 4 above)!

   Don¹t give your licensee or the FCC any reason to put your license in jeopardy! Check everything TWICE before you leave for the summer. We¹ve already seen station licenses put in jeopardy due to oversights!!! Don¹t let your station be added to the list!

10. STATION PRE-PLANNING IDEAS FOR FALL:
    • have staff come back early and set up a table during orientation move-in day. You get to all the new students first to recruit them to work at your station and, as a listener, they will also be aware of the new station in their newly adopted home (they will put your radio station on their tuner pre-set or TV station will be among those programmed on the remote).
    • choose your recruitment meeting day, time and location now and get all flyers & posters printed up. Now they're ready to be put up around campus first thing, first day in the fall.
    • arrange to allow station personnel go to the first residence hall meetings in the fall and brief new students on the benefits of working at your station.
    • get a list of fall classes in majors that have ties with media (communication, theatre, political science, business, sports management, etc.) and schedule veteran station members to appear and talk at first class meetings about how to join your station.
    • find out about Orientation events (they're already scheduled) and get your station involved somehow to again spread the word about joining.

11. CBI IS GROWING FAST! CBI is the fastest growing educational media organization! Many stations are joining CBI and the thousands of students that are already members. Why not take a look at our benefits page (http://www.collegebroadcasters.org/membership.shtml) to see why joining CBI makes sense for your station! Join the stations and students and realize the CBI difference and leadership. An application form is available for download at http://www.collegebroadcasters.org/ap.pdf.

    ALREADY A MEMBER? RENEW! If you're already a CBI member you know what a great organization it is. Be sure to keep your membership current. Why not renew today? Use the form available for download at http://www.collegebroadcasters.org/ap.pdf.

    CBI continues to work on your behalf concerning Webcasting rates for 2005 and recordkeeping issues. Your membership provides the resources we need to continue to negotiate.

12. STAY IN TOUCH: Check the CBI Web site this summer (http://www.collegebroadcasters.org) for breaking news about Web casting, the National Student Production Awards, FCC actions on indecency, and other matters of importance to CBI members.