MTN Appreciation Night October 23, 1998

MTN Everyone knows about the big awards show that Hollywood throws in March, but MTN is throwing its own awards pageant on October 23rd. Tune into MTN's Channels 32, 33 and 58 that night at 8 p.m. to see the First Annual MTN Appreciation Master of Ceremonies Dr. Sphincter will introduce many guest presenters who will give special recognition to some of the real access pioneers at MTN, the producers and shows that have made public access television in Minneapolis what it is today. Local band, Own will provide music before. during and after the awards show.

To raise money for the event, MTN is holding a raffle. Buy your raffle tickets today from an MTN staff-member or volunteer for your chance to win a 27" screen TV and dozens of other fabulous prizes, and support community access television.

Just like that other big awards show, MTN Appreciation Night will need you, the members of MTN, to help us select the award winners. Below this article you will find a ballot. Write in your vote for the show that best exemplifies each award category and either mail the ballot back to MTN or drop it off In the ballot box at the checkout window the next time you're there. The esteemed accounting firm of Price Watercloset will tabulate the results and seal them in envelopes until the night of October 23rd.

Four special awards will be given to regular running series programs: The Overall Excellence Award, The Spirit of MTN Award, The Technical Mastery Award and the Freedom Of Speech Award. A number of other awards will be given to recognize special volunteers and talent.

Contact MTN if you want to be a part of MTN Appreciation Night, to make this historic event happen. We need special guest presenters as well as crew to make this historic event happen.

MTN Appreciation Night Awards Ballot

Write in your vote for one show in each category. Mail the ballot to MTN or drop off at the MTN Checkout window. Please return the ballot by Friday, October 9, 1998. The programs you vote for need to be produced through MTN's facilities and shown on MTN's access channels.

The Overall Excellence Award
The Overall Excellence Award is given to the show that exhibits overall excellence in pacing, lighting, audio, content and community outreach.

The Freedom of Speech Award
The Freedom of Speech Award is given to the show that best exemplifies public access TV's vision to bring to life the First Amendment of the Constitution.

The Technical Mastery Award
The technical Mastery Award is given to the show that best exhibits excellence in all aspects of technical production.

The Spirit of MTN Award
The Spirit of MTN Award Is given to the program that best exemplifies what public access television means in the City of Minneapolis. The winner has helped to establish the reputation of MTN as a unique access center.

Voting is open to all members and producers of MTN. Not a member? Send $40 and this info to 125 SE Main St, Mpls. MN 55414

Name______Address_________
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Attention access users and producers!

MTN is assembling a directory of producers, certifications, interests, and programming. This directory will help producers find new or additional crew, help new members find programs that might need their help or match their interests and give a sense to the MTN community of what is happening across the board in the world of MTN.

If you are interested in being listed in this directory, please fill out the enclosed form and return to Todd Wardrope at MTN by June 15, 1998.

MTN Producer/Access 1998 directory entry form

NAME_________________________________PROGRAM(S):_______________________________________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________________________________________
CERTIFICATION(S):__________________________________________________________________________
PHONE (day)______________ PHONE (eve)______________ FAX ____________E-MAIL ________________
Interests:________________________________________________________________________________
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE:__________________________________________________________________
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NOTES/COMMENTS:________________________________________________________________________
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MEMBER SINCE:__________________________
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MTN Page One: Playback
Page Two: Playback - Cont'd. by John Akre
Page Three: MTN Profile
Page Four: Programming Notes
Page Five: E-mail from Mark
Page Six: Netscape: MTN Features / Benton Update
Page Seven: MTN Appeciation Night