The Network could be described as an unfunded unstructured group of NL community media volunteers originally founded as Network 11/Norris Point; Network 12/Bell Island; Network 13/Corner Brook.
It's interesting to note that the first NL community media Network was proposed by MUN Extension in 1989.
This year the fourth annual community media practitioners meeting - Network 14 - is hosted by Conche Community Radio - and its partner VOBB with repeaters in Trout River and Cow Head.
We invite participation by everybody (it is participatory communications after all) in the Network 14 Hour at 6 pm Thursday to Friday, October 23 to 25.
Network 14 is hosted by Ivan Emke and Fred Campbell as a global : ) call in/skype in talk show with recorded Network programs; pre-arranged interviews; call/skype ins; emails; Facebook/Twitter.
We haven't scheduled the Hour(s) yet so if people can only communicate at a certain time, book your spot as soon as possible.
Our practice is to ask people to sign up and then we will contact them during the program - CBC style : )
For example, if you want to skype-in, request contact from Skype Name ryakuga.
Or Twitter @ryakuga #network14
On Facebook go to ryakuga and post your message.
Or email ryakuga.nl@gmail.com
Website for Network 14 - under construction - is ruralcommunities.net
Our phone number will be announced at a later date.
So what do we want to talk about?
First, we are interested in finding out simply what's happening with the NL community media volunteer initiatives - tell us your stories.
But also, past Network "meetings" have focused on themes of interest. This year we are proposing:
1. Community group dynamics: Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers.
2. Funding and Fund Raising.
3. Community media and Public Education (and the importance of Youth Participation).
4. How to Set Up a Permanent Community Radio Station (including the application process).