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
Eureka | Rita Collins
Great Falls | Jessica Crist, Susan, Taleff
Havre | Krystal Steinmetz
Helena | Pat Doyle, Abbie Cziok
Missoula | Ray Ekness, Adrea Lawrence, Rachel Gregg
Martinsdale| Gayle Berg
Poplar | Rich Peterson
Red Lodge| Kent Young, Diane Young
Friends of MontanaPBS Governance Calendar (2023-2024)
July 1, 2023 Fiscal Year Begins
July 14-15 (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 9 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
September 13 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
October 11 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
November 15 (5:30-7pm)
Electronic Board Meeting
Financials Reviewed
Reports using consent agenda process
Discussion of national meetings/participants in 2024 (APTS, PBS)
No Executive Committee Meeting in November
December 13 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
January 10, 2024 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
February 14 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
March 13 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
March 22-23 (Fri PM-Sat)
Corporate Board Meeting - (location TBD)
Financials reviewed
Long-range planning
Educational sessions
Committee updates on progress and action plans
Preliminary budget planning for next fiscal year
April 10 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
May 8 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
May 22 (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 2024-2025 board directors and officers
Pending Policy and Bylaws changes presented if necessary
June 12 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting
July 10 (3:30-5pm)
Executive Committee Meeting (if needed)
July 19-20 (Fri PM- Sat)
Annual Meetings – (location TBD)