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Happy Holidays!

Wed, 12/04/2024 - 20:06 -- Patrick

Our staff & Board members kicked off the holiday season with a fun get together at Little Mexico in Ludlow. It was nice to take a break from the nitty gritty and to socialize with one another. 

Clockwise from lower left: Board President Wendell Perkins, V.P. Claire McKey-Berkman, Treasurer Bob Greenawalt, Board member Newt Rose, his friend Maddy, Executive Director Patrick Cody, Board member Sammy Blanchette, Field Producer Peter van Gorder, Producer Sarah Devereux, Board Secretary Lisa Hamm-Greenawalt, Station Mgr. Rebekah Fontaine, & her husband Brighton. We were missing a Board member and a few of our fellow staff members, but they were with us in spirit!

Happy holidays from our whole team! 

Citizens to Deliver the Constitution on TV

Sat, 11/02/2019 - 11:51 -- Patrick

A small group of local residents are inviting fellow citizens into our studio to read the Constitution. This project will result in a compilation of readings- each person will read a section- which will then be televised and streamed online. Copies of the Constitution are available - thanks to Representative Peter Welch’s office- here at the station.

To arrange a time to record, please contact us here at the station by calling 228-8808 or emailing Patrick. People of all ages are encouraged to participate. The station is handicapped accessible.

We will will handle all of the technical aspects of the production, including cameras, sound light, graphics and a teleprompter, which will be set up for readers' convenience.

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Read more news here.

Meet Caroline the Intern

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 10:38 -- Patrick


Meet Caroline Wade, our new intern. She is a student at River Valley Technical Center, in the Audio-Video Production program, which has become quite the pipeline and feeder program for sourcing personnel. Caroline is working with us on Thursdays; she is so much of a go-getter that she is also working with our colleagues at our "sister station" down the road at SAPA-TV in Springfield. Caroline is working on studio shows, the Cavendish After School program, and helping with our social media.


Building Project Given a Boost from VT Mutual Insurance Group

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 17:02 -- Patrick


We would like to thank Vermont Mutual Insurance Group Charitable Giving Fund for donating $5,000 towards the completion of the build-out of our multi-media facility. We received the news, along with a check in the mail, earlier this week. This grant moves us that much closer towards the project becoming a reality; we are now 70% of the way towards our goal of $175,000. More than $35,000 has come from grants, including this one; read about the other grants that we have received HERE .

The remainder of the funding received is from private donations, as well as investment income.

We are getting close to being able to line up contractors. There will be more to come on this, as we gear up to make a final fundraising push.

For a little history on how far we've come in the building, and the future plans, view this timeline graphic .

Membership Drive

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 19:45 -- Patrick

It's time for our annual membership drive. You can show your support for all of the local programming that Okemo Valley TV provides across our TV channels & digital platforms, and the wide variety of media resources we provide to community members, such as:
  • Training workshops and individualized trainings
  • on loan equipment
  • consultation on media projects
  • access to performance & recording studio
  • access to professional audio & video recording & editing equipment

  • Outdoor Screening Raises $1,200 for Flood Relief

    Wed, 08/14/2024 - 14:52 -- Patrick


    We hosted an outdoor film screening on August 3rd, which was a hit! It was held as a successful fundraiser for survivors of this Summer's flooding in Plainfield VT, while remembering the impact that last year’s flood had here locally. The featured film was "The Forgotten", a documentary produced by our friends & colleagues from Red Vault Productions and the non profit Planet Axis. The film shows the community building that came out of the flood recovery among their neighbors on Depot Street in Proctorsville. Originally, it was supposed to be a film that brought some closure for them, after the traumatic event and ongoing recovery. But then, on the anniversary of the flood, a new flood hit Vermont - mostly to our North. The filmmakers, Stefan & Wendy, realized that screenings of the "The Forgotten" could be held to do some good. Our screening was a stop along their tour of the film, currently underway and raising funds for this year's flood relief.

    We appreciate the support from the Town of Ludlow & the  local businesses who helped make this event a success through their generous support: The Book Nook, Brewfest Beverage Co., The Cookster, Goodman’s American Pie,, Jasper Forest, Mojo Cafe, Pops Biscotti & Chocolate, Tygart Mountain Sports, Queen of the South, Wilcox Ice Cream, & Yeah Wine Shop. And thanks to all who came out to help us raise the $1,200 for Capstone Community Action’s Flood Relief fund for those affected by the July 10-11, 2024 flood in Plainfield.
    Watch the trailer for "The Forgotten" & scenes from the screening HERE

    Producer Awards

    Sun, 07/28/2024 - 16:08 -- Patrick

    Local programming on our channels & streaming platforms would not be possible without the community members who make it. Each year, we honor those who have made the most notable contributions through the programming they provide. We do this by presenting awards in four producer categories: Producer of the Year, Youth Programming, Community Service, and Outstanding Achievement. Thank you & congratulations to this year's recipients:

    Clockwise from Upper Left:
    Producer of the Year- Claire McKey Berkman, for the production of the Yoh Theatre Players vlog series, which taking a behind the scenes look at productions from the Woodstock Union HS student theater program.
    Youth Programming: Cavendish Fletcher Community Librarian Amy McMullen, for the “Story Time” series and critical involvement in the creation of Cavendish After School media club
    Outstanding Achievement: Rev. Joseph & Jessica Arnold from Calvary Church in Proctorsville . They have been providing recordings of their church services, with high production value.
    Community Service Award: Will Simmoneau of TecGym Sports, for the ongoing coverage of youth sports.

    Outdoor Film Screening Aug. 3rd

    Thu, 07/25/2024 - 23:37 -- Patrick

    We are hosting this special local screening of "The Forgotten", a film from Proctorsville residents Wendy Reynolds & Stefan Beaumont (a new Okemo Valley TV Board member) about the impact of last Summer's flood on their road & the people living on it. All proceeds will go towards helping folks in Plainfield, VT who were heavily impacted by this year's flood (which, as many know, took place, on July 10th, the one-year anniversary of last year's event). It will be taking place on the evening of Saturday August 3rd in our parking lot, at the Ludlow Community Center complex (37 Main Street). See the poster for details!
    GET TICKETS HERE

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