VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DENVER Want to Impact Kids? Join the Volunteer Ranks for our Super School News program Join the volunteers for Super School News (www.rmpbs.org/ssn ) and make a difference in a child’s life. This education-based program is the oldest, continuously running production of Rocky Mountain PBS. For over 30 years, volunteers have made it possible for 5th and 6th graders to produce 2-minute news broadcasts about their schools which appear on the air. This program introduces children to the world of broadcast news and, as a result, some of the Super School News alumni have gone on to careers in journalism and broadcast. Volunteers will be assigned a school and work with a teacher and student team (1-2 coaching sessions at the school) to design their broadcast. Volunteer training is provided. In addition, volunteers will assist with assembling information (1 morning in August and December), orientation day (1 morning in September and January) and will attend the taping session at the Denver station. We hope you will help sustain this legacy program. If you are interested in volunteering, please email superschoolnews@rmpbs.org or Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org. Festival Volunteers for KUVO Needed Assist with representing KUVO at summer festivals on weekends. It’s a great time. Contact Arvida Rascon arvida@kuvo.org to learn more and to assist.

JULY 2017 Volunteers Do It All! Thanks go to all the RMPBS and KUVO volunteers for their service. Early each month, the Volunteer Bulletin arrives by email and is also posted at www.rmpbs.org/volunteer. It delivers news, volunteer opportunities and volunteer appreciation. We welcome your comments, feedback and ideas. Email us at susanbarber@rmpbs.org. Note: Rocky Mountain PBS often uses volunteer photos online, on TV, and on our social media sites to help show the positive impact our volunteers have in the community and how important they are to Rocky Mountain PBS. If you do not want any photos of yourself shared or used, contact Susan Ewing Barber

Daytime Tour Guides/Ambassadors Needed!! Do you have a few hours a month? (Most tours are scheduled during the day but there are some occasional evenings too!) Join the fun of taking small groups around the Denver station and informing folks of all ages about the wonders of Rocky Mountain PBS. It’s easy – we have tour scripts and we train you. Generally, our tours last approximately an hour. You don’t have to be an expert. Just bring your smile and laughter with you. Tour guides are some of the best goodwill ambassadors that we have.

Rocky Mountain PBS is committed to our public and that means that we welcome the public into our station more than any other TV station in town. We need your help. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org and we will have some fun! Station’s Archived Memories (SAM): Volunteer for Master Database Coordinator Need volunteer to serve as the Master Database coordinator for SAM. This volunteer will maintain and update MASTER databases. The time commitment is 3-5 hours/week (daily hours/Mon.-Fri.) at the Denver station (1089 Bannock Street). Responsibilities:

• Merge new data through content migration to create one master for each committee. • Design and maintain current master database layouts as necessary with help from the Database

chair. • Format databases as necessary. • Maintain/create access to copy of masters for use by volunteers and staff.

Experience/Skills: • Computer knowledge is imperative • Knowledge of both PC and Macintosh™ environments is helpful. • Intimate knowledge of how to use database software of choice imperative. • Some people management skills are very helpful.

Interested volunteers should contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org. SOUTHERN COLORADO Volunteers for Welcome Desk/Mondays Volunteer opportunities are available at the Welcome Desk on Mondays at the Tim Gill Public Media Center in Colorado Springs. It is a fun job and a great way to meet new and interesting people. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity or you are interested in volunteering in Colorado Springs/Pueblo, please contact Elyse Jones at elysejones@rmpbs.org or 719-418-5851. WESTERN COLORADO

• Multiple Volunteer Opportunities KRMJ has tons of fun opportunities for volunteers! Contact Alex Forsett alexforsett@rmpbs.org for more information on the following opportunities:

- Special Events - Community Outreach - Community Calendar - Community Cinema - Office Assistance

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION Thanks to Volunteers in Denver at KUVO and RMPBS! Thanks go to Kevin and Kerri Percival along with Janet Weisheit and Betty Flaten for all of their help with National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 10th at Sloan’s Lake. Despite the 95 degree weather, it was so much fun being out there with everyone! The kids and parents really seemed to enjoy seeing some friendly RMPBS faces around. Thank you all again!

Betty Flaten Janet Weisheit Kevin Percival Kerri Percival Thanks to Joyce Jappelle, Donna Shelley, Ellyn Crago and Pam Herrlein for doing the big Fiscal Year End mailing for RMPBS Leadership Giving. They are awesome and save us a ton of work! Thanks!! Thanks go to Jenni Kuker, Katie Hamilton, Kelly Loy, Josh Carson, Caitlin Burger and Alexandra Burger for assisting with Daniel Tiger’s Be My Neighbor Day on Saturday, June 10th. Rocky Mountain PBS presented this event in partnership with the Children’s Museum of Denver and the Food Bank of the Rockies. Hundreds and hundreds of children enjoyed all the activities, especially meeting their beloved Daniel Tiger. Thanks to Caitlin and Alexandra for staffing the RMPBS table and thanks to Jenni and Josh for tag-teaming Daniel Tiger and thanks to Katie and Kelly who guided our Tigers through the maze of adoring fans.

Thanks to Volunteers in Southern Colorado! Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who assisted us with a successful Kids Fun Fest event on June 3rd, especially to Kay Davis, Kandy Drake and the great volunteers from Colorado Springs Utilities. Thank you to our loyal welcome desk volunteers Kay Davis, Jamia Wells-Palmer, Diana Anderson, and Marge Westbay. Volunteer Reminder: Volunteers: Please note that if you sign in on the computer but don't sign out, the computer only gives you credit for 3 hours. Not only do you cheat yourselves out of time, but the station

also. Please send an e-mail to judylestersmith@rmpbs.org if you need to make a correction to your hours. In the email, include the date, time, and job assignment and we will make the adjustment. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER & STATION NEWS Dynamic Duo Retires from Super School News For 38 years, volunteers have made it possible for 5th and 6th graders to produce 2-minute news broadcasts about their schools which appear on the air. This program introduces children to the world of broadcast news. If you would like to volunteer, contact Susan Barber susanbarber@rmpbs.org Eleven years ago, Cathy Tomlinson after 32 years of volunteering RMPBS for live auction, archives, and telephone banks decided she needed a change. Super School News (SSN) tweaked her interest but she wanted someone to share the experiences, to work through issues, and most importantly to share a laugh and have fun.

Cathy Tomlinson Jan Lytton Jan Lytton, her fellow church volunteer had begun walking Arvada trails with Cathy and seemed like a perfect choice. When Jan agreed, they began one of the longest serving volunteer team positions at Rocky Mountain PBS. Cathy and Jan chose several schools each year, worked with the teachers and students to present viable, exciting broadcasts and received accolades from their schools for their professional, caring, and dedicated jobs. They were instrumental in developing a “Story-line Power Point” about choosing newscast topics which has become the standard criteria to present to student anchors during each Orientation for SSN. Cathy and Jan love seeing the excitement and pride as students observe their hard work come to fruition with a completed newscast. Teachers and students alike consider them “real treasures” as they work through the process with each school. Though both have fond memories of their experiences one especially stands out as an “Oh, My Gosh” moment. One school wanted to bring a bucket of water to throw over a reporter who was doing a story on dolphins. Cathy and Jan checked with Trux and he told them to go ahead. Tarps were placed on the floor to cover electrical cords. When Jan went to check on the kids filling the bucket, they had filled it to the top. It was a bit more water than the adults had planned on. The students were convinced to empty about two-thirds of the water. The reporter was still drenched and it created the effect they desired and SSN made it happen for them. Cathy and Jan leave with some words of wisdom for current and new volunteers. “New volunteers should go to a school with an experienced volunteer and observe for the first semester in various areas. Volunteers should also observe all tasks at Orientation before committing to a specific area or workshop. It is much easier to work as a team because if one forgets, the other remembers and covers.” These two stellar individuals with a combined record of 2,000 hours for SSN know they will miss the camaraderie of the SSN volunteers and working with the production staff and schools. It was not an easy decision to make but both want to travel more with their husbands and Cathy has a responsibility helping with her grandchildren.

Jan reflects on both her and Cathy’s sentiments. “ SSN was a worthwhile volunteer commitment and one we will miss. It is a wonderful learning experience for the children. It fits into the state standards and having CEA as a sponsor reinforces the educational experience for everyone.” The volunteer corps and staff of Rocky Mountain Public Media thank Cathy and Jan for their years if dedicated service and wish them the very best as they pursue new adventures. Register NOW for these “don’t miss” August Events!!!

KUVO Jazz Radio’s Signature Fundraising event is on Saturday, August 12th and will feature music from Bobby Watson’s All-Star Quartet & Kansas City Jump Band. Tickets include a wine tasting, gourmet feast, a silent auction, music, dancing and more! Purchase your tickets here. Seating is limited!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Tickets: $75 for general admission: Doors open at 6:30pm. Includes a wine tasting and one full pour, music performance, gourmet feast, and silent auction. $125 for VIP admission: Doors open at 5:30pm. Includes backstage VIP parking pass, early seating selection. wine tasting and one full pour, music performance, gourmet feast, and silent auction. $2,500 Table Sponsor: Doors open at 5:30pm. Includes backstage VIP parking, reserved VIP Table for 8, two Signature wine bottles, and an on-air spot opportunity. Please contact Tina Cartagena, 303-620-5793, or tina@kuvo.org for details. Please be on time. Tickets are non-refundable, event is rain or shine.Tickets will be mailed starting on July 15, 2017. In order, to receive your tickets via mail, you must purchase online prior to August 1,2017.Location: Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E 66th Ave, Denver, CO 80229. Just 10-minutes north of downtown Denver. The Music: Bobby Watson's All-Star Quartet & Kansas City Jump Band An esteemed alto saxophonist, Bobby Watson serves up some "down to the bone" goodness. He brings a heartfelt tribute to his hometown of Kansas City—the people, and the culture. Along with his Quartet, Watson will bring some special guests to complete a BIG Kansas City style blues and jazz sound to the party! Featuring: Bobby Watson (Alto Saxophone), Curtis Lundy(Bass), Lewis Nash (Drums), Stephen Scott (Piano), with Dan Thomas (Tenor Saxophone),Chalis O’Neal (Trumpet), and Lisa Henry (Vocalist)

"The Vietnam War" An Evening with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick

Join Rocky Mountain PBS for an intimate evening with “The Vietnam War” filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Featuring selected previews from their upcoming 10-part documentary series, a

moderated panel discussion, and audience Q&A. Wednesday, August 23, 2017 • 7:00 - 9:00pm Location: June Swaner Gates Concert Hall The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts University of Denver 2344 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80208 - MAP

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Tickets*: $20 military/students (limited availability); $35 - $50 reserved seating; $150 pre-event VIP reception (5:30pm) with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick and Orchestra seating. *Additional ticketing fees apply. A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible.

About the film: In an immersive narrative, Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never-before been told on film. "The Vietnam War" features testimony from nearly 100 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.

TIDBITS OF HISTORY ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

By Laura Sampson | Founder | Station’s Archived Memories (SAM)

Since its inception in 1956, Rocky Mountain PBS (then known as KRMA-TV) has always recognized the value of connecting and communicating with its viewers to inform them of the month’s upcoming programs while also relaying news on such topics as station personnel, new local and national programming, special community events and much more.

During the 1950s and early 60s, the monthly schedule was known merely as the KRMA Program Schedule or Program Hilites. The station’s archives indicate that in the mid 1960s, the monthly program publication became known as Promo and has maintained that title since that time.* As station membership increased and mailing costs increased right along with it, an evolutionary milestone was realized for Promo in 2008. In the interest of saving trees and to cut the station’s expenses, Rocky Mountain PBS announced the concept of E-Promo. The expense of publishing the printed Promo had become enormous: nearly $15,000 per issue -- printing and shipping included -- to send paper versions of the guide to 45,000 members. In June 2008, RMPBS began offering an electronic rather than a printed version of the monthly program guide. The concept of the electronic program was gradually introduced as viewers steadily signed up to receive the E-promo. Initially, viewers could decide themselves to “opt-out” of the printed version to download the

electronic version. By late June, two hundred members had joined the effort to save paper consumption and station expense by signing up for the electronic version that consisted of three components: program highlights, an at-a-glance calendar of primetime programs and the full schedule. As an extra bonus, free calendar wallpaper featuring RMPBS programs was offered on the RMPBS website.

By February 2009, the electronic version gained popularity. Of the station’s 63,000 members more than 1,000 had opted to receive the e-version. By May of the same year, over 2,100 people made the switch with 45,000 members still receiving the paper version. In May 2009, a viewer survey was taken to evaluate whether the membership dollars were being put to their best use by continuing a printed version of Promo. As a result of the survey, December 2010 marked the date when the last issue of Promo was printed. Since January 2011, members began enjoying their E-Promos via email.

Today, viewers receive the monthly and weekly E-Promo that contains links to a vast amount of information on the RMPBS.org website with details about RMPBS and

KUVO programs, information on the fabulous RMPBS Passport, a thorough guide to community events, the full RMPBS schedule, the Primetime Calendar, RMPBS KIDS Schedule plus the schedule for Create. Click to learn more! Next time you receive a monthly E-Promo, take time to fully explore it. You will be astounded by its remarkable content. Stay informed . . . if you’re not yet signed up for the weekly newsletter, just click here. * NOTE: The RMPBS archives are lacking original Promos of 1961-1962 as well as 1976 through 1978. If you have any Promos from this period that you’re willing to contribute to the archives, please contact the RMPM archive office at 303-620-5734 or email SAM@rmpbs.org. Researched information is from the Rocky Mountain PBS archives, Station’s Archived Memories (SAM). If you have inquiries, would like to volunteer for SAM or have items to contribute to the RMPBS archives, please contact the SAM office at 1089 Bannock: 303-620-5734 or contact SAM@rmpbs.org. PROGRAMS & EVENTS For program, event information and to sign up for a station e-newsletter, go to www.rmpbs.org and www.kuvo.org. General Volunteer Information

Volunteers play a critical role at Rocky Mountain PBS. The Rocky Mountain PBS volunteer corps donates (on average) 15,000+ hours per year. They expand the capacity of the organization in order to enhance the public outreach and sustain viewer support of the mission--to inspire people to engage in deeper, more meaningful ways with the world around them. Volunteers enjoy the opportunity to work together supporting and leading station initiatives. We hope that you might consider donating your time and talent to Rocky Mountain PBS. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities and new opportunities are constantly popping up. The best way to learn about these is to sign up in our database or contact volunteer coordinator,

Susan Barber (susanbarber@rmpbs.org). To sign up in the database, go to www.rmpbs.org/volunteer and click on “Sign Up to Volunteer.” If you are in our database, you will receive monthly updates on volunteer news and opportunities. Below is a list of some of the many opportunities available: Station Tours: RMPBS is a PUBLIC broadcasting station and we invite the public into the station at any opportunity! This is a very important piece of community outreach. We rely on our volunteer tour guides. Tours are done primarily during the day/business hours (but we also provide occasional weekday evening tours). It’s great fun and training is provided. On-Call Volunteers: Sign up to be on our on-call list for a variety of short-notice, immediate jobs from mailings, to button making, to data input, “faux” phone banks and many more! Photographers: If you enjoy taking pictures and you are pretty good, sign up to be a

photographer! We take pictures of everything!!! Pledge: Pull a team together of your friends for an evening and take over the phones! or, volunteer individually to assist with the production and logistics Super School News: Coach a classroom in preparation for an on-air news broadcast about students’ schools. This nationally recognized program provides students with the opportunity to get a taste of broadcast journalism. Station’s Archived Memories (SAM): Help keep the history of Rocky Mountain PBS alive. A nationally recognized volunteer-driven project, Station’s Archived memories welcomes volunteers interested in preserving photographs, memorabilia, oral histories, local productions and station documents related to Rocky Mountain PBS. Archive training provided, but computer skills mandatory. Work is done during weekday business hours at Rocky Mountain PBS. 303-620-5734 or SAM@rmpbs.org StoryMakers: Perfect for the volunteer who has limited time! Be a reader/judge for this state-wide short story contest for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Help us judge and read over 900 stories. Newsletters: Write articles, coordinate newsletters that include the monthly Volunteer Bulletin and the Cooks Club Newsletter. Community Outreach: Perfect opportunity to work with friends on weekdays, weekends or evenings for screenings, staffing booths at community events (including jazz events and the like). Volunteer Recruitment: Call your friends and build our volunteer corps by reaching out to your network ---your friends and colleagues. Volunteer Leadership: Develop and enhance your leadership skills. Opportunities abound to really make a significant impact by taking leadership roles in new and current station initiatives and on the RMPBS Volunteer Board! Special Events: Big and small events---many different jobs! Southern Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Colorado Springs & Pueblo) For more information, contact Elyse Jones at elysejones@rmpbs.org Special Events Tim Gill Center for Public Media: Office assistance, grant writing Matchwits: State-wide quiz show for Colorado High Schools Kids Fun Fest

Western Colorado Volunteer Opportunities (Grand Junction) For more information, contact Alex Forsett at AlexForsett@rmpbs.org Special Events Community Outreach Office Assistance Kids Fun Fest

Directions for Rocky Mountain PBS Volunteer Database Sign Up to Volunteer Go to www.rmpbs.org/volunteer Scroll down to first item-“Sign Up to Volunteer” Click on words in “this form” Complete application and submit You should then receive an email shortly with your pin#. Record Your Hours Go to www.rmpbs.org/volunteer Click on the words in blue under “Record Your Hours” Login is your email address and password is your pin # Click in left-hand margin “Post Your Hours” Fill in information on volunteer work (day, hours, assignment)Confirm info Enter another date if needed When completed, click on “Exit” at the bottom of the page