HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-08; City Council; 8579; Promotional Tape for the Foudnation of Cable TVAB# rs79
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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PROMOTIONAL TAPE FOR THE FOUNDATION FOR CARLSBAD COMMUNITY CABLE TELEVISION
View the Foundation promotional tape and discuss the Foundation's upcoming
fund raiser, "TV Pursuits".
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Foundation has developed a five-minute tape explaining the Foundation
and encouraging grant applications.
and would like to encourage Council/Staf f participation.
The Foundation is planning a "telethon"
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
EXHIBITS :
1. Memo to City Manager from Director of Utilities & Maintenance
dated March 28, 1986.
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March 28, 1986
TO: CITY MANAGER
FROM: Director, Utilities & Maintenance
CABLE TV FOUNDATION
The Cable TV Foundation has developed a five-min te promotion 1 tape to
explain the purpose of the Foundation and to encourage prospective TV
producers to submit applications for grant funding. I recommend that
this video tape be shown to the Council in order for the members to
appreciate and comment on the efforts of the Foundation.
I would also bring to the Council's attention and solict participation
in the Foundation's telethon entitled, "TV Pursuits", which is scheduled
for Thursday, May 29,
Tennis Tourney) The "game" will be composed of six teams answering TV trivia questions.
matched against a team with similar backgrounds. It is anticipated
that a team of high school athletes would be matched against a team
of sports writers answering sports questions; the Art Commission would
be matched against local artists, etc. Questions will be developed
from local resources such as the Library, Historical Society, etc.
The purpose of such a program is to raise funds for the Foundation.
It is anticipated that some "guest hosts'' will come from the group
of celebrities participating in the tennis tourney.
most likely be the "Continuity Host" to tie the program together.
(The evening before the Carl Reiner Celebrity
Each team will have four members who will be
Tony Acone will
The Foundation has suggested that a team composed of Council Members
versus a team of city staff might be appropriate.
viewing the Foundation tape might wish to discuss its participation
in the fund raiser.
The Council, after
I will be available to respond to any questions.
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March 28, 1986
TO : CITY MANAGER
FROM: Director, Utilities & Maintenance
CABLE TV FOUNDATION
The Cable TV Foundation has developed a five-minute promotional tape to
explain the purpose of the Foundation and to encourage prospective TV
producers to submit applications for grant funding. I recommend that
this video tape be shown to the Council in order for the members to
appreciate and comment on the efforts of the Foundation.
I would also bring to the Council's attention and solict participation
in the Foundation's telethon entitled, "TV Pursuits'', which is scheduled
for Thursday, May 29,
Tennis Tourney) The "game" will be composed of six teams answering TV trivia questions.
matched against a team with similar backgrounds. It is anticipated
that a team of high school athletes would be matched against a team
of sports writers answering sports questions; the Art Commission would
be matched against local artists, etc. Questions will be developed
from local resources such as the Library, Historical Society, etc.
The purpose of such a program is to raise funds for the Foundation.
It is anticipated that some "guest hosts" will come from the group
of celebrities participating in the tennis tourney.
most likely be the "Continuity Host" to tie the program together.
(The evening before the Carl Reiner Celebrity
Each team will have four members who will be
Tony Acone will
The Foundation has suggested that a team composed of Council Members
versus a team of city staff might be appropriate.
viewing the Foundation tape might wish to discuss its participation
in the fund raiser.
The Council, after
I will be available to respond to any questions.
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