contents message from Chairman Steve Langford board of directors is passionate about her job and dedicated Chairman Chairman’s Message . .2 Safety in numbers...without question, considering the difficulties Steve Langford,WAVE-TV, Louisville and extreme competitive nature of the broadcast business our salva- to helping our members with their legal Chairman Elect Randy Thompson,WKCB AM/FM, President/CEO’s Message . .4 tion is the strength, relationship and trust we build between ourselves. and regulatory issues and questions. Hindman We compete head to head each and every day and yet industry forces KBA past-chairman Mike Tarter made Past-Chairman Michael Tarter, Key Broadcasting Co., KBA Services and Benefits seem to focus on our way of life in such ways that it is impacting prof- my job very easy, I just followed his leadership footsteps. Mike you Somerset will be missed on the board. Commercial Television Directors Lobbying . .4 itability and ultimately the local communities that we serve. Be you One of the highlights this year for me was the awards presenta- Jim Carter,WLKY-TV, Louisville radio, television or head to head competitors in your home market, David Jernigan,WPSD-TV, Paducah Legal Hotline . .5 please remember there is safety in numbers. I am very proud that over tion at the annual conference. Ed Henson coordinated this effort Tim Gilbert,WLEX-TV, Lexington ABIP . .6 the past year our board seemed to become one, we passionately sup- and the nominees this year were all most deserving of their recogni- Radio District Directors tion. Beth Mann,WKDZ AM/FM, Cadiz ported one another’s issues and needs. It is imperative that we con- Henry Lackey,WSON, Henderson Training Seminars . .6 tinue developing deep relationships county to county as we defend This year the KBA worked with the Louisville Radio Broadcasters Tom Ulmer,WXMA, Radio One, Louisville our inalienable broadcast rights. Our communities need healthy and Association (LRBA) and co-sponsored two seminars for Louisville Rene Bell,WASE-FM WLVK-FM, TDGA . .7 Elizabethtown strong local broadcasters and as a board it is our responsibility to broadcasters. The LRBA executive director Louisa Henson organ- Mark Thomas, L M Communications, RAB Training Academy . .7 ized these events enabling the KBA to offer special programs in Lexington ensure and protect that strength. I thank each and every one of you Brooke Cary,WTLO-AM, Somerset for the privilege and honor of being your Chairman for 12 very short Kentucky’s largest market. Paul Lyons,WQXX-FM WMOR-AM, Morehead KBA Annual Conference . .8 months. Without question, I will always proudly tell anyone that I The History of Broadcasting in Kentucky is now on video and Alan Burton,WKLW-FM, Paintsville was Chairman of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. this project would not have been possible without the tenacity of Public Television Director Scholarships . .10 Ed Mastrean and Francis Nash. It took many hours, numerous vol- Ed Mastrean, KET,The Kentucky There are so many people that I would like to thank for their support Network, Lexington this year and I hesitate to name names, for fear of leaving someone out. unteers and was a major commitment on their part to see this proj- Public Radio Director KET Program . .10 But, I cannot let this opportunity pass without letting my fellow broad- ect completed. Tim Singleton,WEKU-FM, Richmond casters know how much their support is appreciated..so here goes. A cornerstone of KBA services and benefits is our lobbying Associate Director PEP . .11 efforts. I am proud to report that my fellow broadcasters stand ready Mike Feldhaus, Kentucky Farm Bureau, After watching Randy Thompson pull together our annual meet- Louisville ing in Paintsville, I can assure you the KBA is in great hands this year to rally the forces when needed. We won our battle in Frankfort this At-Large Keith Casebolt, East KY Broadcasting, Financial Report . .12 under his leadership as chairman. year against non-compete legislation and we continue to receive Pikeville Bryan McFarland,WVLC-FM, We have another great year under out belt thanks to the volun- strong support for our issues from our representatives in Campbellsville KBA Past Chairmen . .15 teers on the planning committee. Serving this year were Beth Mann, Washington, D.C. This is only made possible by the broadcasters Director Emeritus J T Whitlock, Lebanon Ed Mastrean, Mark Thomas, Mike Feldhaus, Randy Thompson, who stepped up and helped deliver our message to lawmakers. Finally, a thank you to Gary and Patti for keeping the KBA ship Legislative Leadership Chairman Brian McFarland, Mike Tarter, Alan Burton and Keith Casebolt. Steve Newberry, Commonwealth These dedicated broadcasters put together programs and sessions on a steady course. This report reflects another great year for your Broadcasting, Glasgow President/CEO that offered trainers and speakers that all stations could benefit from. association and I credit Gary and Patti with bringing it all together Gary White, Kentucky Broadcasters Association, Frankfort The KBA is fortunate to have at our service Dawn Sciarrino. She on a highly professional level. 2 KENTUCKY BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 3 KBA services and benefits LOBBYING LEGAL HOTLINE message from President/CEO Gary R. White Welcome to the first Annual Report issued by the The hotline took nearly a 100 calls in 2005, averaging Kentucky Broadcasters Association. The KBA is moving KBA lobbying efforts into its 60th year of representing and working for broadcast- approximately eight calls a month. The hotline is ers across the Commonwealth. It has truly been an honor were successful in 2005 available to KBA for legal advice on general FCC top- for me to have served as your president/CEO for the past on the Federal and ics 24/7. The topics covered by the hotline range far 10-years. I knew when appointed to replace J.T. Whitlock in and wide! A listing of the topics covered includes: 1985, I had a hard act to follow. Under Mr. Whitlock’s 27- State level. years of leadership the KBA established itself as a formidable lobbying organization and received national recognition for many successful association programs. I am proud to report that today the KBA continues to Ballot Initiatives Lottery advertising be a growing, leading, innovative and nationally recognized Bingo advertising Lowest Unit Charge organization that offers more outstanding and professional Broadcasting 911 calls Music licensing member services and benefits than ever before. Broadcasting voicemail Must Carry This report reflects our many accomplishments in the tapes Off-shore gaming past year and shows we are an active and financially sound CDBS advertising association. The KBA board of directors has brought many Closed captioning OSHA regulations new and valuable services to the organization in recent years Kentucky delegation in the office of Senator Jim Bunning. Community of license Ownership Reports that benefit the entire membership. These include: A state changes Ownership Rules headquarters building in Frankfort, a legal hotline, new In Washington, D.C. Kentucky broadcasters consis- The KBA lobbying power was evident in Frankfort Contests Police use of station tapes Public Education Partners (PEP), training seminars around tently win support from a majority of our congression- during the 2005 session of the Kentucky General Co-op advertising Political broadcasting the state, the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program al delegation on issues that affect the radio and televi- Assembly. A bill filed and approved in the House of Dot.com advertising (general) (ABIP), expanded scholarship program and financial support sion industry. Representative would have prohibited the use of non- EEO FCC filings Program length for a publication and television program that chronicles the Our message was carried to Capitol Hill by a dele- compete clauses in broadcast employment contracts. EEO rules commercials history of radio and television in Kentucky. Employment issues Promotions gation of 32 broadcasters during our annual lobbying The KBA saw this as a threat to the broadcast industry We are now in a decade that has brought and will bring (non-EEO) Renewal of license and launched a successful campaign to kill the measure. tremendous changes in the broadcasting industry. trip in March. The group consisted of radio and TV Engineering issues Sponsorship Identification Technology will offer broadcasters significant challenges broadcasters from every corner of the state. Each Thanks to the voices of Kentucky broadcasters the bill Equal Opportunities Streaming and opportunities over the next few years. The digital age Kentucky Representative and Senator is called on by never made it to the Senate for possible action. Indecency Tobacco advertising has arrived for television, and radio is not far behind, bring- the entire delegation to demonstrate the unity among Steve Newberry Legislative Liaison Committee Liquor advertising Unattended operation ing new opportunities for broadcaster to expand programs broadcasters back home in their districts and the chairman says, “The true strength in our lobbying Localism and services to their respective audiences. I believe the KBA Commonwealth. comes from the grassroots support that local broad- is today in a robust position to help our members face and During this years trip our state Representatives and casters contribute. There is nothing more powerful Dawn M. Sciarrino overcome the challenges ahead. Sciarrino & Associates, PLLC Senators were generally “with us” on our positions than a personal phone call, letter or visit to a legislator, I give credit for where the association is today to the past 5425 Tree Line Dr. by the manager/owner of the radio or television sta- chairmen and board of directors who have given me and my related to such issues as; Digital TV Conversion, Centreville, VA 20120 staff their support and confidence to meet the organizations Lower Power FM, Free Airtime, Cable Must Carry tion in his hometown.” 703.830.1679 (phone) challenges, goals and purpose.