Broadcasters Association of Manitoba
bam@bambroadcasters.ca'10 BAM Conference Sept 16-18
The Business session is planned for Saturday at 8AM is slated for the Elkhorn Resort in Clear Lake. Saturday evening's dinner will feature the induction of new members into the Broadcast Hall of Fame, a Broadcast Excellence Award as well as a Broadcaster of Tomorrow Award. We are also planning a special night of entertainment.For hotel reservations at the Elkhorn Resort Clear Lake (www.elkhornresort.mb.ca) call 1-866-ELKHORN (355-4676). When reserving your room, mention you're a BAM member to get your discount!
The BAM Mission Statement
"The Broadcasters Association of Manitoba purpose...is to foster and promote the development of the art of broadcasting amongst its members...and to encourage (the) interchange of information amongst them, and to protect their interests."Read our association's constitution
2008-2009 Board of Directors
President - Tim Jones
Tim is a veteran television broadcast executive with over 32 years in the industry. He started with CKND TV Winnipeg in 1977 and has held a variety of senior positions in Operations, Production, Technical, Sales and Administration. Tim was instrumental in the start up of CanwestÕs Specialty television operations in 2001. He led a team in the design and construction of a multi-station On Air and Production centre in Winnipeg and served as Director of Operations for 7 years. In May of 2008, Tim took the role of General Manager/General Sales Manager at Global Television Winnipeg where he continues to manage the day to day operations and sales functions. Tim is a former board member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and is currently the chair of the Assiniboine Community College Industry Advisory Committee. He is also on the Board of the Victoria General Hospital Board of Trustees. He holds a diploma in Human Resources and a certificate in Management from the University of Winnipeg
Contact - tjones@globaltv.com
Vice President, Government Liason & Communications Chair - Chris Stevens
Contact - chris.stevens@chumradio.com
Additional BAM responsibilities: Secretary
Verna is the General Sales Manager for 94.7 Star FM and Westman Advertising in Brandon. In 1991 she became part of the CKLQ advertising team. Verna has been the Secretary and Sponsorships Co-chair for the Broadcasters Association of Manitoba since 2002 and is also a proud board member for Westman Dreams for Kids. Outside of work Verna enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, she enjoys reading, gardening and especially baking.
Contact - verna@starfmradio.com
New Membership Chair - Wendy Friesen
Additional BAM responsibilities: Assists Finance Chair
Wendy Friesen currently serves as the Accounting Manager of Golden West Broadcasting. Wendy has been with Golden West for 18 years! As a strong believer in community and volunteering, Wendy belongs to the Cdn Women in Communications - serving as the (Vice-Chair), Morden Condo Corp (Secretary Treasurer) and is the current Co-Chair of the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. In her spare time time Wendy is an avid competitive local curler and also enjoys camping at her favorite spot near St Malo.
Contact - wfriesen@goldenwestradio.com
Sponsorship Chair & Web Master - Warren Neufeld
Warren was worked in Radio for 20 years, having worked in all 3 Prairie Provinces. His travels have had him spend time with Rogers Radio in Calgary and working for a variety of stations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba with Golden West Radio. He has served on and held positions with Chambers of Commerce in Manitoba & Saskatchewan, served on the Saskatchewan Association of Broadcasters and most recently serves as fundraising co-chair of the Portage Regional Recreation Authority, which is in the final stages of completing a $38 M Multi-plex. When not working or volunteering, Warren enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 teenage kids. As a sailor currently without a boat, he aspires to one day soon again sail the many corners of Lake of the Woods.
Contact - wneufeld@goldenwestradio.com
Tom is General Manager of Rogers Radio Winnipeg. Prior to his current position, he was General Manager of Citytv Winnipeg. He started his broadcasting career at CKND in 1978 and has held management positions in programming and promotion with Global Network, Global Specialty Networks and MTS Allstream Inc.
Contact - tom.scott@rci.rogers.com