Spring 2001 www.natascleveland.org 2000 Emmy Entry Program for Stations New software enabling TV Stations and Production Companies to keep track of their Emmy Entry process The Emmy Entry process got a little easier this year. Maybe not submitted only the printed form. "Overall, I was happy with the from the standpoint of the person dubbing the tapes, but for the participation this year," said Hammer. "I discovered there were person filling out all the paperwork and adding up all the fees life varying levels of comfort with using the program. Some stations is now much easier. like WISH were quick to use it and praised its organizational Emmy 2000 is a cross platform computer program written by powers, while others never comprehended it even after an hour or retired awards chair Bob Hammer. The program was made avail- so of tech support.” able to anyone for download off the Internet in early January. This is Bob Hammer's third venture into stand-alone computer "Emmy 2000 was designed to help eliminate entry errors and programming. He wrote the extensive relational database used to speed the internal process," said Hammer. "I built it cross plat- compile and manage the Emmy awards over the past 5 years. He form so it would run on both Windows and Macintosh." also has released commercial software version 3.0 of Versa- Stations were able to key in the information into a database via Tracker, the music search utility for the Narrator Tracks® Music computer screens and print out the entry forms rather than using Library. Hammer's company also designs and maintains the old fashioned and somewhat scarce typewriter. "Deciphering Websites for www.bereaohio.com, www.suburbanclock.com, 1000 Yellowstone Road hand written entries has always been a problem," added Chapter www.kweberandassociates.com, and others that are still under President Steve Goldurs. In addition, the program stored all your construction. "We still maintain our video business customer Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121 entry information into a retrievable database that would also add base, but the Internet programming and Emmy awards are up all the fees associated with entering. Newsrooms and other always exciting and new. "Next year we hope to add more sta- departments liked being able to maintain a comprehensive list of tions to the list of electronic submissions. I think once the results what was being entered and by whom, and by keeping a running have been evaluated, we will try to streamline the process even total on the dollars spent, helped to maximize the awards budgets. more. Giving stations the previously entered personnel list will The added value to the Chapter comes in when the entries are also speed up the data process immensely," concludes Hammer. then submitted in electronic form and added to the master data- base of awards entries. About 40 hours of labor were saved just this year by electronic entries. Tape check-in goes faster and with Please email your Natas News to: fewer errors resulting in fewer fines. [email protected] The Emmy Award entry sorting process had become quite cum- Or send to: bersome in the past few years as the number of entries was dou- Cindy Bolen•c/o NATAS NEWS bled to over 650. The man-hours to check, sort, verify and enter 7077 Sandpiper Court•Concord, Ohio 44077 the data was getting out of hand. We think this new method will FX: 440-354-5484 increase productivity for both the stations and the chapter. To be included in the Summer “Emmy” Issue, This year, four stations submitted electronic forms: please submit information by May 31, 2001. WOIO/WUAB, WISH, WTHR and WNEO/WEAO. Two We love photos! (No programming info please!) additional stations and several independents used the program but 2000-2001 NATAS Board Message from the President Group & Station Information Officers: In the words of the ancient sage, Jerry Garcia, "What a Matt Rafferty BB Sound & Light season. WFYI Steve Goldurs WJW TV-8 long strange trip it’s been." This is the last President’s Mike Bacon directed and coordinated this (Indianapolis) WFYI is proud to present President 216-431-8888 (Cleveland) In addition to continuing client WJW TV-8 Message I will have the privilege to write for the work and weekly "Applause" segments, BB year's live telecast of the Rock and Roll Reading Rainbow’s 7th Annual Young 216-431-8888 Mark Rosenberger NATAS News. My second term as chapter president Sound & Light has begun work on a new Hall of Fame induction ceremony from the Writers & Illustrators Contest. The national [email protected] WVIZ 216-739-3809 ends in a few months. The Board of Governors will documentary with WVIZ/PBS. The one- Waldorf Astoria in New York back to the competition encourages children from David Werning [email protected] soon elect a new president. I am not, however, going hour program will explore the magic of Rock Hall here in Cleveland. kindergarten to third grade to write and 1st Vice President Classic Teleproductions teamed with the illustrate their own stories. Entries will be Kevin Salyer away. I will be around to assist the new president in Cleveland and Akron radio, from the debut WTOL TV Cleveland Municipal Schools to produce judged on originality, creative expression, 419-248-1111 WJW TV-8 any way I can, and I am remaining as Chairman of the of the medium in the jazz and swing era, to 216-431-8888 Scholarship Committee. the rise of rock ‘n‚ roll in the 50s and 60s, to and cablecast "Super Saturdays," a series of storytelling and integration of copy and Jack Marschall the growth of FM in the 70s. "Radio programs designed to help students prepare illustrations. Preliminary judging will be Sandra Scott I would like to thank the many people who made 2nd Vice President Memories" (working title) will delve into for the state proficiency exams. conducted through WFYI Public Television. WOIO/WUAB WEWS my time as president a lot easier. Jan Giering, our 216-431-3754 them all. Look for it in June! Mike Bacon Lori Plummer 216-367-7328 administrator keeps things running. Bob Hammer, our Bob Becker WJW Joann Piper Pete Sereda former awards chair, and Tim Roskey, current chair of Luanne Bole-Becker Vincent Lighting Systems (Cleveland) Longtime Cleveland Indians Chapter Secretary WVIZ that committee, have devoted countless hours to mak- 216-382-6692 216-739-3904 (Cleveland) Vincent Lighting Systems, Inc. announcer Tom Hamilton will serve as ing sure our Emmy Awards process runs smoothly Classic Teleproductions has promoted Jason Potts to Service FOX 8’s Tribe analyst this upcoming base- Steve Shirilla Jan Giering and fairly. Bud Ford, our National Trustee, is also (Cleveland) Manager in its Cleveland office. Jason ball season. Hamilton will add his expertise Chapter WOIO/WUAB Treasurer/Administrator 216-367-7378 leaving office. Bud has chaired our Silver Circle Classic Teleproductions will work with joined Vincent Lighting as Assistant Project to FOX 8’s sportscasts on all home game 216-382-6692 [email protected] Committee for many years and is now turning that WUAB-TV to commemorate the Cleveland Manager in May 1999 after graduating from days Monday through Friday during the 5, 6 [email protected] Gary Short duty over to Pete Sereda. To all the past and present Indians 100th Season. Initial plans call for Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. His and 10 p.m. editions of FOX 8 News. He 216-382-6692 members of the Board of Governors, and to everyone three prime time specials, a series of histori- BFA degree was in design and technology will also join sports team John Telich, Tony Board of who has helped make the Academy run, thank you cal vignettes and a weekly half hour show with a concentration in lighting design. Rizzo and Dan Coughlin on FOX 8’s Tribe Governors: Peter Speciale Kim Craigie pre-season special Monday, March 26th at WEWS TV-5 very much. broadcast in prime time throughout the 2001 Susan Christopher 216-431-5555 Finally, I must mention a sad duty I had recently. I WKYC TV-3 216-344-3333 Brooke Spectorsky was asked to say a few words at the memorial service www.natascleveland.org WKYC TV-3 for Peter Miller. Those of you working in the Dave Cockley 216-344-3333 EDR/Beachwood Studios Cleveland area knew Pete as the consummate videog- You’ll find what you’re looking for. 216-292-7300 Ext. 147 Frank Strnad rapher. He told stories through his pictures, and some- [email protected] Alternate Trustee 216-382-6692 how he made his lens sensitive to emotions, not just More and more stations and production Bud Ford actions. I worked with Pete back in the stone age days companies are using the Trustee Tonya Strong of two-man ENG crews, when the recorders were Marcus Thomas Advertising WEWS NATAS job bank website to find great Looking for a high 216-292-4700 216-431-5555 separate boxes too heavy for one person to carry. Pete [email protected] spot in Cleveland? Cynthia Tinsley taught me how to deal with people going through the employees. Dennis Goulden WUAB worst times of their lives, how to talk my way around If you have an opening in your WKYC TV-3 216-367-7327 a police barricade, and how to think out a story before 216-344-3360 we even got to the scene. He taught me that you didn’t company, list it for free Bob Hammer Emmy Chair: have to push the lens into someone’s face to get the on the Job Bank.