A Message from Our Board Chair | Pat Doyle
Hello from the Friends of MontanaPBS. Our organization is here to support and extend the mission of MontanaPBS, and to help connect Montanans across our vast and varied state.
The relevant and trusted Montana made programming that MontanaPBS brings to the Treasure Sate has never been more important. From award winning arts and entertainment programming to immersive childhood education offerings to statewide and national news programming, MontanaPBS has something for everyone.
MontanaPBS tells the story of Montana like no other organization can and we, invite you to share in our support of this essential, compelling and high-quality public service.
Sincerely,
Pat Doyle
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support MontanaPBS through advocacy, community engagement and fundraising.
Advocacy
From the Latin word "advocare" meaning to summon, call to one’s aid. Advocacy is the public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
Community Engagement
Community engagement refers to the process by which community benefit organizations and individuals build ongoing, permanent relationships for the purpose of applying a collective vision for the benefit of a community.
Fundraising
Fundraising or fund raising (also known as "development") is the process of soliciting and gathering voluntary contributions of money or other resources, by requesting donations from individuals, businesses, charitable foundations, or governmental agencies.
Directors & Board Members
Big Sky | Charlie Callander
Billings | Michael Sanderson, Joel Krautter
Bozeman | Aaron Pruitt, Alice Meister, Peg Wherry, Cody Stone
Great Falls | Jessica Crist, Susan Taleff, Bob Kelly
Havre | Krystal Steinmetz
Helena | Pat Doyle, Abbie Cziok, Jen Hensley
Columbia Falls |Julianne Hinchey
Missoula | Anne Hosler, Adrea Lawrence, Rachel Gregg
Martinsdale| Gayle Berg
Poplar |Lori Smoker
Friends of Montana PBS Governance Calendar
2024-2025
July 1, 2024
Fiscal Year Begins
July 19-20 (Fri PM-Sat)
2023-2024 Quarterly Corporate Board Meeting
Review minutes and financials
Vote on any bylaws and policy changes.
Annual Membership Meeting
Election of new board directors
Year-end reports from committees and stations
Annual Corporate Board Meeting
Election of officers
Election of committee chairs
Selection and election of committee members
Signing of confidentiality and Conflict of Interest agreements
Committees plan year — meeting times, goals and action plans
Schedule board and committee meetings for the year — times, locations and topics
August 14 (3:30-5pm) - CXLD Executive Committee Meeting
September 11 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
October 9 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
November 20 (5:30-7pm) Electronic Board Meeting
Financials Reviewed
Reports using consent agenda process
Discussion of national meetings/participants in 2025 (APTS, PBS)
No Executive Committee Meeting in November
December 11 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
January 8, 2025 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
February 12 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
March 12 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
March 21-22 (Fri PM-Sat) Corporate Board Meeting - Helena, MT
Financials reviewed
Long-range planning
Educational sessions
Committee updates on progress and action plans
Preliminary budget planning for next fiscal year
April 9 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
May 14 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
May 28 (5:30-7:00pm) Electronic Board meeting
Finance and Audit present budget for next fiscal year discussion and passage
Governance Committee report with recommendations for 2025-2026 board directors and officers
Pending Policy and Bylaws changes presented if necessary
June 11 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting
July 9 (3:30-5pm) Executive Committee Meeting (if needed)
July 18-19 (Fri PM- Sat) Annual Meetings – (location TBD)
