Media Edge (Sunday 8 PM - channel 17) Remembers George Stoney On the Anniversary of His Passing 

On Sunday night July 7 at 8 PM channel 17, "Media Edge" remembers the visionary documentary filmmaker and "father" of public access cable television, George Stoney. "Media Edge" is a video magazine series presented on many cable access channels in the United States.

"Media Edge" has offered two hours of in-depth, thought-provoking, progressive viewpoints every week since April 2005. Media Edge" features segments created by local producers, along with nationally distributed videos and documentaries. In this episode, Media Edge offers six examples of George's work and documents his influence in the field of community media.

A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE STONEY

George Stoney passed away on July 12, 2012 at the age of 96. He was a prolific documentary filmmaker (including the Emmy Award-winning PBS documentary "We Shall Overcome", "All My Babies", "The Uprising of '34" and "The Weavers: Wasn't that a Time"), educator, and "the father of public access TV."  

This week's episode of Media Edge marks the first anniversary of his passing, and is devoted to his life and never-ending support of community media.

"George Stoney: A Life in Film" (12 minutes)

An excellent overview of the many achievements of George Stoney.

"Amy Goodman Interviews George Stoney"  

(16 minutes) On September 30, 2005, Amy Goodman interviewed George Stoney about the public access television movement on "Democracy Now!"

"Everyone's Channel" (60 minutes)

This 1990 video documents the history of U.S. community television and public access TV, using rare video clips from across the nation. Combining

unique archival footage from the early days of cable, rediscovered footage from the late 1960s, and interviews with access pioneers, it provides an

illuminating overview of the people (especially George Stoney), ideas, and technological developments that helped make cable access a reality, and

stresses the continuing need to see it as a vital necessity and right. From the birth of the video revolution, inspired by the marketing of portable TV

equipment, to the first access channels in New York City and beyond, "Everyone's Channel" portrays the evolution of an idea that refuses to die.

"George Stoney" (16 minutes)

An intimate and touching portrait of George Stoney at the age of 93.

"The Uprising of '34" (6 minutes)

An excerpt from George Stoney's startling documentary, which tells the story of the General Strike of 1934, a massive but little-known strike by hundreds

of thousands of Southern cotton mill workers.

"George Stoney: A Happy Collaborator"  

(2 minutes) An excerpt from a work-in-progress profile of George Stoney and his strong support of organ donation

Grant Funding Available for Community Programming - Sound Interesting? Ideas? 

Here are several agencies offering grants for community media related purposes. If you have ideas, submit an outline of the proposal and send asap to: Postmaster@AccessSacramento.org and we will consider..... note some of the deadlines are upon us so act fast with as much detail as you can provide.... thanks!

Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good - The Tom's of Maine 50 States for Good initiative supports grassroots organizations throughout the country working to do good in their communities. In 2013, the program will provide 15 grants of $10,000 each to nonprofit organizations that address healthy, human, or environmental goodness. Eligible organizations must have operating budgets under $2 million. A review panel will select a finalist from every state and Washington, DC, and a public vote will determine which 15 of the 51 finalists will receive a grant. The deadline for submitting online nominations is 5pm ET July 8, 2013. Click Here to visit the company's website to learn more about this program and to submit an online nomination.

Union Pacific Foundation: Community-Based Grant Program - The Union Pacific Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by Union Pacific Railroad, primarily in the midwestern and western United States. Through the Community-Based Grant Program, the Foundation gives priority to requests that address the following categories: Community and Civic, and Health and Human Services. The majority of these grants are intended to help nonprofit organizations build their capacity, increase their impact, and operate more effectively. Nonprofit organizations in the railroad's service area are invited to submit a preliminary application form online by 4 pm CDT on August 14, 2013. (Early submissions are encouraged.) Selected organizations will receive instructions on accessing the online final application form, which must be submitted by midnight CDT on August 15, 2013. Click here to visit the Foundation's website for more information on the Community-Based Grant Program.  

The Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation is accepting applications from innovative programs designed to help underprivileged youth reach their full potential.  Grants of $25,000 will be awarded for "new, uncommon, unconventional, or untested" youth programs aimed at identifying effective practices that lead to breakthrough results in supporting underprivileged youth.  http://www.rmyf.org/

The Bush Foundation launched a new grant program that will enable, inspire and reward community innovation. The programs support efforts to create and implement great ideas that make communities better and include prize grants of up to $500,000.The Community Innovation programs provide two opportunities for which nonprofit organizations may apply: Community Innovation Grants and the Bush Prize for Community Innovation. Nonprofit organizations and government entities of all sizes are eligible to apply for Community Innovation Grants ranging from $10,000 up to $200,000. First round applications are due on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 5 p.m. CDT. For more information about Community Innovation Grants, including how to apply, visit www.BushFoundation.org.

As the western heat wave intensifies, the California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) is reminding Northern Californians that a Flex Alert is in effect today, Monday, July 1, 2013, through July 2, 2013. Consumers are encouraged to reduce their energy use as air conditioners drive peak demand.

CONSERVATION TIPS

* Turn off unneeded lights

* Use appliances after 6 p.m.

* Adjust A/C to 78 degrees or higher; turn off if away

* Pull drapes and turn on fans

* Set pool pumps for overnight

* Saving water saves energy. Avoid using water between 4-6 p.m. on Flex Alert days

Go to www.flexalert.org or www.caiso.com for conservation tips.

Today: Northern California-only Flex Alert Day!

Monday, July 1, 2013: noon to 7 p.m.

Forecast peak demand: 47,000+ MW around 4:30 p.m.

24-hours ahead: Northern California-only Flex Alert Day!

Tuesday, July 2, 2013: noon to 7 p.m.

Forecast peak demand: 47,000+ MW around 4:30 p.m.

72-hours ahead: July 3, 2013 No Flex Alert Day (yet)

Please monitor the California ISO website at www.caiso.com for updated information. Track grid conditions in real time via smart phones by going to your app store for a free download of ISO Today.

This advisory is based on the best data available at the time of its release. Grid conditions can change rapidly and are subject to change without warning. This forecast is accepted by the recipient on the condition that errors, omissions and/or changes to the contents shall not be made the basis for any claim, demand or cause of action against the California ISO.

Funded by the investor-owned utilities and authorized by the CA Public Utilities Commission, Flex Alerts are part of an educational and emergency alert program that informs consumers about how and when to conserve electricity.

Access Sacramento Names New Executive Director - Gary Martin
 

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Gary Martin as the incoming Executive Director of Access Sacramento, commencing July 1, 2013. Martin will replace retiring E.D. Ron Cooper who will be officially leaving the organization on August 1 after a thirty-day transition period.

Mr. Martin is the Department Chair and Professor of Radio, TV, and Film at Cosumnes River College. He has been with the program since 1993 and prior to his teaching career in broadcast television, he worked as a newscast producer at KXTV News10 in Sacramento, Weekend Managing Editor at KTSP in Phoenix and Senior Newscast Producer at KTVN in Reno, Nevada.

He was the Vice Chair of the Access Sacramento Board of Directors but requested a voluntary leave of absence from the Board during the ED search process commencing in October of 2012. To quote from his application cover letter: "The new Executive Director must understand the delicate relationships that sustain Access Sacramento's core funding, must be an articulate spokesperson for the First Amendment, Free Speech and citizen journalism for Sacramento County, but also must be an experienced forward thinking business manager for a media company with a network of complex technological requirements."

The Executive Committee of the Board selected the nationally recognized public, education, and government access consultants, The Buske Group to conduct a thorough national search for candidates. Facilitated by The Buske Group's Randy Van Dalsen, applications were solicited, received, and screened from multiple states.

Cooper commented on the process, "On behalf of all the staff and volunteers, we thank the Board and The Buske Group very much for doing such a thorough job. I have enjoyed my involvement at Access Sacramento for the past 28 years. I am glad the Board has taken the time to make sure we find the right person to continue our successful efforts to make a difference in our community". Plans are underway to host a retirement event for Cooper in July thanking him for his long service to the organization.

Access Sacramento, a 501c3 nonprofit corporation, creates and manages television programming for two community access cable channels in Sacramento County.  Programs are seen on Comcast and SureWest cable on channels 17 and 18, and on AT&T U-verse on Channel 99.  Other services include community radio programming, internet services and training programs for audio and video media.  Access Sacramento is also the host for the annual "Place Called Sacramento" film festival, now in its 14th year.

Contact for more information: Jo Ann Fuller, Board Chair or Ron Cooper, Executive Director - (916) 456-8600 ext. 112 and Postmaster@AccessSacramento.org 

"The Sound of the Platters" is a tribute quartet honoring the fabulous singer group and sang many of the songs that put The Platters in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Do not miss this dynamic show & walk down memory lane!

Sunday, July 7^th @ 5:00pm

Monday, July 8^th @ 9:00am

Tuesday, July 9^th @ 1:00am

Tuesday, July 23^rd @ 7:00pm

Wednesday, July 24^th @ 11:00am

Thursday, July 25^th @ 3:00am

All cablecasts will be on Comcast/Surewest Channel 17 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, Pacific Daylight/Standard Time, unless otherwise specified.  If you don't have those services, it can also be viewed on our website at www.accesssacramento.org, at the time listed above.  Feel free to share this schedule with your friends!  The Internet stream is not video on demand.  Thank you for your support of local community and public access television in Sacramento County.

T.D. Trice

Programming Director

Access Sacramento

Channels 17 & 18

(916) 456-8600 x 128

www.accesssacramento.org