Hi from Christine
Here at the Station we like to experiment every now and then. That's why I'm writing this newsletter. If you haven't met me yet, catch up with me on Thursday 27 November, 6pm at Harlequin Theatre for The 2008 ARROW FM Rampage Awards and Christmas Pentathlete Meet. Attendance is an essential part of being a programme maker. Entries for this auspicious occasion are being taken now (please make sure you have RSVPeed, or you will be automatically disqualified from the Rehydration Event). In plain English we are having an end of year celebration and would love to see you there.

                  
                          Heke, Raro, Barry & Joe

Just over a year ago, the organising committee of The Waingawa Freezing Works Reunion joined the ARROW Team and began a weekly radio broadcast, not only to encourage attendance at the reunion but also to reminisce about their years at the Freezing Works. At times the graphic details of the chain gang might have left nothing to the imagination, but that's what life in the freezing works was really like. A huge reunion was held at Labour Weekend and Joe, Raro, Heke and Barry have just wrapped up their final show. In true Access broadcaster style they are now looking at possible formats for a new programme.

ACAB Conference
Back in September, Access Manawatu hosted the 2008 ACAB Conference, smartly subtitled "Back to Basics". (no this did not mean that we all slept in tents at the local camping ground and had only cold showers. But it did mean we had to make our own entertainment.!!!!!).
Programme Makers, Assistant Managers, Board Members, Managers and other VIPs listened to speeches (only from politicians), attended workshops, listened to a few more speeches and even found some time to revitalize themselves with delicious food and drink. Workshops covered an expansive range of topics including the implications of new(ish) technology such as podcasting and streaming; fundraising (dear to our hearts) and branding (no mention of docking, though)
The conference is always a great opportunity to meet other people doing similar things in their communities. Next year it's being held in Auckland. Put it on your list of "things to do".

ARROW FM continues to be supported by the various trusts and other funding organisations that we apply to for funding to help keep the station operating. A huge vote of thanks goes to:

Masterton District Council
Carterton District Council
Eastern and Central Community Trust
PRIME Community Trust
COGS
Masterton Trust Lands Trust
Masterton Trust House

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