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The Buena Vista Palace in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FloridaAugust 22–25, 2006

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Imagination Generation: The Future of Communications

Local GovernmentTelecommunications Conference

26thNATOA’S Annual

O N S I T E P R O G R A M

Dear Colleagues and Friends of NATOA and Mouseketeers—

On behalf of the 2005–2006 Board of Directors of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, I am very pleased to welcome you to our 26th Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. This year’s theme, Imagination Generation: The Future of

Communications, reminds us of the innovation and progress that communications has experienced during the last 26 years. We are also reminded of the spinning teacups of federal legislation which is changing the not so small world of telecommunications.

Due to federal legislation marching down the Main Street of Congress that will decide the future of telecommunications at the local level, several sessions have been planned to help us all understand its implications and required actions. You will also have an opportunity to learn about the future of technologies and what we have to look forward to in the land of tomorrow.

It is NATOA’s mission to continually educate and inform our members about telecommunications trends and policy issues, provide opportunities for members to network and learn from others’ successes and failures, and recognize and reward excellence in the field and dedication to public service.

To meet the thunderous mountain of requests for information on providing widespread information services for the public, this year we have changed direction and created the Community Networks track. These sessions will provide information at the entry level as well as at the advanced level and will include something for everyone.

This year, NATOA’s Annual Government Programming Awards Gala will be the closing event of the conference. We are very pleased to present this celebratory event, which recognizes the best of government access programming among hundreds of entries, from large cities and small, all across the nation. We are proud to share that this year had the highest number of entries in 21 years! The awards gala is a wonderful celebration of government programming and those who create it.

It takes a great many people to plan and execute a successful annual conference. Doris Boris, NATOA’s President-elect from Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, NC, Joanne Hovis, Board Director, Columbia Telecommunications Corp., Columbia, MD, and Board Director, Jennifer McKinney from the City of Tucson, AZ, served as this year’s Conference Committee co-chairs. They were ably supported by their track chairs and committee members. Jerry Musial, of West Allis, WI, and his Government Programming Awards Committee, as usual, did an outstanding job of organizing and planning this year’s awards program. And, of course, none of this would be possible without the exceptional work and dedication of NATOA’s staff, led by Executive Director, Libby Beaty, and including Manager of Operations, Jennifer Harman, and Administrative Assistant, Melissa Robinson.

This annual conference is your E ticket to gain the knowledge and tools needed to enhance your career and launch your community into the world of tomorrow. A premiere opportunity awaits you in each session, during networking or touring the exhibit hall. The more energy you put into your experience the more you take home with you. It’s a ride well worth taking.

So, on behalf of NATOA’s Board of Directors and staff, thank you for joining us here, and we hope you have a chance before or after the sessions to enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth.

Lori Panzino-TilleryPresident

President’s Welcome

2006 NATOA Onsite Program ● 1

Table of Contents

2006 NATOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

PLANNING COMMITTEE

Doris Boris, Co-Chair

Lori Panzino-Tillery, Co-chair

Joanne Hovis, Co-chair

Jennifer McKinney, Co-chair

Leslie Stout, General Session Chair

Cheryl Johnson, Community Networks Track Co-chair

Randy Davis, Community Networks Track Co-chair

Kathy Sherman, Programming Track Co-chair

Donna Keating, Programming Track Co-chair

Catharine Rice, Regulatory Track Co-chair

Paul Valle-Riestra, Regulatory Track Co-chair

President’s Welcome Message 1

NATOA Board of Directors 5

NATOA Conference Sponsors 7

Exhibitor Floor plan & List of Exhibitors 9

Advertisers’ Index 10

Buena Vista Palace Hotel Floor plan 11

2006 NATOA Conference Program 13

2006 NATOA Conference Schedule at-a-glance 16–17

NATOA Charter Members and Life Members 29

NATOA Special Awards 30

NATOA Conference Themes and Locations Inside Back Cover


NATOA’s 2005–2006 Board of Directors

RONDELLA HAWKINSManager, Telecommunications

& Regulatory AffairsCity of Austin, TX

NATOA HEADQUARTERS1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 495, Alexandria, VA 22314

HQ Phone: (703) 519-8035 • Sponsor Inquiries: (703) 519-8034

Fax: (703) 519-8036 • [email protected] • www.natoa.org

ELIZABETH (LIBBY) BEATY Executive Director

JENNIFER HARMAN Manager of Operations

MELISSA ROBINSON Administrative Assistant

BARBARA SMITH Fundraising and Events, Connections Corp.

VICKI STOREY Fundraising and Events, Connections Corp.

JOANNE HOVISPresident

Columbia Telecommunications Corporation

Columbia, MD

LORI D. PANZINO-TILLERYPresident

Division Chief, Franchise Programs

San Bernardino County, CA

DORIS J. BORISPresident-Elect

Cable Comm. AdministratorBSS—Office of Cable Franchise

ManagementCharlotte-Mecklenburg County, NC

CORALIE WILSONImmediate Past President

Executive DirectorNorth Suburban Communications

Commission, MN

JERRY MUSIALSecretary-Treasurer

Video/Cable Communications Coordinator

City of West Allis, WI

MARY BETH HENRYDeputy Director

City of Portland/Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission, OR

OFFICERS

KEN FELLMAN, ESQ.Mayor, Arvada, CO

Kissinger & Fellman, P.C.Denver, CO

DIRECTORS

GARY RESNICK, ESQ.Attorney

GrayRobinsonFort Lauderdale, FL

JENNIFER MCKINNEYTV Production Manager

City of Tucson, AZ


NATOA’s 26th Annual Local Government Telecommunications ConferenceGenerous contributions from the following companies have helped to underwrite the expenses of this conference:

Wednesday General Session Keynote Luncheon Sponsored by

Wednesday Welcome Reception Sponsored by

Thursday Continental Breakfast Sponsored by

Friday Keynote Brunch Sponsored by

President’s Reception Sponsored by

Regulatory Track Sponsored by

Technology Showcase Sponsorships

Coffee Mugs provided by

Water Bottles Provided by

Attendee Bags provided by

Sponsors


Ashpaugh & Sculco, CPAs, PLC

Kissinger & Fellman, P.C.

2006 NATOA Annual Conference Exhibitors

360 Systems … 27

Alcatel … 14

American Democracy … 32 & 35

Avid Technology … 23

Bright House Networks … 31

Business Technology, Inc. (BTI) … 26

Caption First, Inc. … 16

Comcast … 33

General Dynamics Information

Technology … 21

Granicus, Inc. … 29

Keywest Technology … 20

Leightronix, Inc. … 17

National Captioning Institute … 30

NextG Networks, Inc. … 25

Pentagon Channel … 15

Princeton Server Group, Inc. … 24

Riedel Communications … 11

RushWorks … 34

Strix Systems … 19

TelVue Virtual Networks … 12 & 13

Tightrope Media Systems … 28

Verizon … 22


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360 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ashpaugh & Sculco, CPAs, PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

AT&T, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Beery, Elsner & Hammond, LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Bright House Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Charter Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Comcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cox Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lewis & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Moss & Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Municipal Services Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Princeton Server Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

RCN .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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RushWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SCAN NATOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Schottenstein Zox & Dunn Co., LPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Sikich LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Spiegel & McDiarmid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

University of California Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Vonage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza

Cole & Boniske, P.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

WhiteBoard Broadband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ADVERTISER’S INDEX

The Buena Vista Palace Hotel Floorplan

LOBBY LEVEL

GROUND LEVEL



9:00 A.M.–12:00 NOONNATOA 2005-2006 Board of Directors MeetingOXFORD

11:30 A.M.–5:30 P.M.Conference Registration OpenHAMPTON COURT BOOTH

1:00 P.M.–2:00 P.M. First Time Attendees Orientation ProgramKNAVE/SCRIBE

2:00 P.M.–3:15 P.M. LFA Only Roundtable MeetingsThis is the opportunity for the local franchise authorities in attendance at the conference to gather in small groups according to their cable service provider and discuss issues affecting their communities. This session is restricted to local government and their advisors and will serve as the planning session for the LFA-Operator Roundtable Meetings being held on Thursday.

Bright House Networks—GREAT HALL CENTERCharter—CAPTAINComcast—GREAT HALL NORTHCox—YEOMANTime Warner—CAMBRIDGE

Tech Showcase—Tightrope Media SystemsKNAVE/SCRIBETightrope Media Systems is the pioneer of web enabled

automation and community bulletin boards for non profit and government television. Andrew Starks, the company’s co-founder, will be demonstrating Cablecast and Carousel, the only system designed to automate your station’s program library, schedule, bulletin board, reporting public web interface, streaming media and channel automation. (There is no extra charge for the Tech Showcases, but advance registration is required.)

Speakers: Andrew Starks, Co-Founder, Tightrope Media Systems and John Reilly, Software Engineer, Tightrope Media Systems

3:15 P.M. –3:45 P.M. Refreshment BreakHAMPTON COURT ASSEMBLY

3:45 P.M.–5:15 P.M.PRIMERSEach track has a primer session for those new to the field. These sessions are general introductions that will help you jumpstart your understanding of the big picture and increase the benefit of the track sessions to come. There is no extra charge for the primer sessions, but advance registration is required

Community Networks—Wireless for Dummies: A Technology PrimerEMERALD

In an era of breathless, uncritical reporting of wireless technologies, local governments need help to understand the products and services the industry is so eager to sell us. What’s WiFi? What’s WiMax, and is it really better? What do all those numbers (IEEE 802.11, 802.16; 802.20) really mean? Is a WiFi network comparable to a carrier wireless network? What’s the difference between a standards-based and a proprietary wireless system? What are the problems with using unlicensed-spectrum wireless? This session is designed to help you make sense of the wireless confusion and get beyond the hype.

Moderator: Christina Jaramillo, Compliance Officer, Office of Cable Communications, King County, WA

Speakers: Andrew Afflerbach, Ph.D., Principal Engineer/CEO, Columbia Telecommunications Corporation, Columbia, MD; Jim Hollis, President, Internet Business Consulting, Inc. (IBC Wireless), Mathews, NC

Conference ProgramThe following conference program details are subject to change.

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Programming Track—Charming Your Audience: How to Market Your Channel

GREAT HALL CENTERIt doesn’t take a prince to charm your audience…but good marketing will help put your access channel on the map. Learn how others are branding their channels, using cross promotion, and even getting help from the local cable companies. From PSA’s to designing a great new logo…you won’t want to miss this marketing session.

Moderator: Kathy Sherman, Cable Manager, CATV, City Cable 15, City of Southfield, MI

Speakers: Kurt Ugland, Executive Producer, Plano Television Network, City of Plano, TX; Sandra Allen, WCOT Station Manager, City of Tallahassee, FL; Deborah Sedillo Dugan, Station Manager, PHX11/PIO Video Production, City of Phoenix, AZ

Regulatory Track—The Circle of LifeDIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

This Primer will cover the A to Z’s on local cable franchising. It will detail mechanisms for enforcing franchise obligations without having to pull the plug from constituents’ TV sets, how to handle cable system ownership transfers and franchise renewals, and what to do when they happen at the same time.

Moderator: Donna Mason, Director, Media Services/CVTV, City of Vancouver, WA

Speakers: William Hanna, Esq., Partner, Walter & Haverfield, LLP; Brian Grogan, Esq., Shareholder, Moss & Barnett; Jon Kreucher, Kreucher Law Firm PLC

Tech Showcase—Granicus—Webcasting—increase public involvement

Greater Public Access and Enhanced Legislative Management ProcessesKNAVE/SCRIBEIn today’s competitive and media-rich news environment, jurisdictions need to utilize all available means to keep their information exciting and informative. Delivering service announcements through streaming video opens new doors to keep your constituents informed and active in the government decisions. Webcasting your information provides access anytime and from anywhere, and isn’t limited by our local cable channel or only to your local service area. Best of all they get the information in real-time. The public see websites as a key access vehicle. They want to go to a single source, not search multiple broad ranging, general access sources in the hopes of finding information about events that affect their daily lives. Your website can be that key source. This session covers a variety of topics that affect the use of digital audio and/or video recording technology and uncovers the spectrum of options available, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. It will explore how local government agencies are utilizing webcasting to deliver on-demand training environments, which provides cost-effective ways to teach and interact with police, fire, department staff and citizen groups. (There is no extra charge for the Tech Showcases, but advance registration is required.)

Speaker: Tom Spengler, CEO, Granicus, Inc.

4:30 P.M. Exhibitors Set-UpENGLAND/SCOTLAND

5:30 P.M.–6:30 P.M. LFA-Telco Roundtable Meetings Local Government Discussion with Multi-channel Video Program Distributors and Other Competitive Providers regarding the introduction of video product into local communities. Representatives from phone companies have been invited to participate in meetings directly with franchise authorities regarding their plans to provide these new services.

AT&T—GREAT HALL CENTER Bellsouth—DIAMOND/SAPPHIRE Verizon—GREAT HALL NORTH

8:00 P.M.–9:00 P.M.Conference Registration OpenHAMPTON COURT BOOTH

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7:45 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Continental BreakfastENGLAND/SCOTLAND

7:45 A.M.–4:00 P.M. AND 6:20 P.M.– 8:30 P.M.Exhibit Hall OpenENGLAND/SCOTLAND

8:30 A.M.–10:00 A.M.General Session/Welcoming Remarks and Presentation of Member of the Year AwardGREAT HALL NORTHWelcome Remarks—NATOA President, Lori Panzino-Tillery

Welcome Remarks—Thomas Moses, City Manager, City of Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Presentation of Member of the Year Award

Opening General Session: Battle of the TitansThe giants on today’s communications battlefield come from the cable industry and the telephone industry. What are their strengths? Their weaknesses? Does one or the other have a competitive advantage and, if so, why? Representatives from both sides will sit down to discuss how they see themselves faring in the coming competitive marketplace.

Moderator: David Quam, Director, Office of Federal Relations, National Governors Association

Speakers: Chris Boyer, Asst. Vice President, Emerging Services & Technology, AT&T; James Lewis, Vice President, State Public Affairs, Policy & Communications, Verizon; John Gibbs, Vice President of State Government Affairs, Comcast; Gary Matz, Vice President & Chief Counsel, Regulatory, Time Warner Cable

10:00 A.M.–10:30 A.M. Refreshment Break—Visit the Exhibit HallENGLAND/SCOTLAND

10:30 A.M.–12:00 NOONCONCURRENT SESSIONS

Community Networks—Imagine Tomorrow: Where Are We Going In Broadband?DIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

In a time of dramatic growth in broadband technology and applications, we are also seeing an unprecedented assault on broadband openness, access, and neutrality. Ominously, the US position globally in broadband availability is constantly eroding. Our expert speakers will address concerns about America’s global competitiveness in broadband, network neutrality, local economic development, and the industry’s attempt to preclude municipal efforts to address these problems.

Moderator: David Rivera, Deputy City Manager, City of Coconut Creek, FL

Speakers: Tom Weisner, Mayor, City of Aurora, IL; Jim Baller, Baller Herbst Law Group

Programming Track—Pixie Dust: Innovative Ideas in ProgrammingGREAT HALL CENTER

Don’t you wish you could just wave your magic wand and have an award winning program fall from the sky? Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Past GPA winners will show you how they pulled it all together to put their best foot forward. We’ll have video samples from both small and large operations and you’ll hear from producers who create programs for all ages…using just a dash of pixie dust!

Moderator: Marc Pease, Director, Rainier Communications Commission/Pierce County, Rainier Media Center, WA

Speakers: Skip Neeley, Media Services Supervisor, Community Relations Department, City of Tempe, AZ; Joe Pohl, Electronic Media Specialist, The Perry Channel, Perry Public Schools, OH; Kevin Fairley, Coordinator, Video Services Division, City of Virginia Beach, VA

Regulatory Track—Down the Rabbit Hole? IRELANDThis session will address what state or federal franchising

has meant or will mean to your community. It will review what impact the FCC inquiries and proposed rulemaking has had or will have on the role of the local franchising authority.

Moderator: Tillman Lay, Sr. Counsel, Spiegel & McDiarmid

Speakers: Margaret Somereve, Assistant to the Director of Public Works, City of Farmers Branch, TX; John Pestle, Esq., Partner, Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett, LLP; Alex Ponder, Senior Legislative Counsel, National League of Cities

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7:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Conference Registration Open Hampton Court Booth

7:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open England/Scotland

7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast England/Scotland

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Opening General Session—Battle of the Titans Great Hall North

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break—Visit Exhibit Hall England/Scotland

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Community Networks—Imagine Tomorrow: Where Are We Going In Broadband? Diamond/Sapphire Programming—Pixie Dust: Innovative Ideas in Programming Great Hall Center Regulatory—Down the Rabbit Hole? Ireland

12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Keynote Luncheon Great Hall North

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Community Networks—Magical Solutions for Public Safety Wireless Diamond/Sapphire Programming—A Mouse in the House: Management Challenges Great Hall Center Regulatory—Hidden Treasure Ireland

3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break—Visit Exhibit Hall England/Scotland

4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Community Networks—Communications Fireworks: Is BPL Viable? Diamond/Sapphire Programming—The Magic of Cable TV: Using Your Channel to Make Government More Accessible Great Hall Center Regulatory—Keep Your Friends Close And… Ireland

5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m. Chapter Meetings

6:20 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open England/Scotland

6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Welcoming Reception in Exhibit Area England/Scotland

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 2005–2006 Board of Directors Meeting Oxford


1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. First Time Attendees Orientation Program Knave/Scribe

2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. LFA Only Roundtable Meetings Technology Showcase—Tightrope Media Systems Knave/Scribe

3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Refreshment Break Hampton Court Assembly

3:45 p.m.–5:15 p.m. PRIMERS Community Networks—Wireless for Dummies: A Technology Primer Emerald Programming—Charming Your Audience: How to Market Your Channel Great Hall Center Regulatory—The Circle of Life Diamond/Sapphire Technology Showcase—Granicus Knave/Scribe

4:30 p.m. Exhibit Set-up England/Scotland

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. LFA-Telco Roundtable Meetings

8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open Hampton Court Booth

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24


7:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open England/Scotland

7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast England/Scotland Committee Meetings

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Community Networks—The Mouse, the Internet, and Your Computer Diamond/Sapphire Programming—Imagining Tomorrow: Round Table Discussions Great Hall Center Regulatory—Kissing the Toad Ireland


10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. General Session—A Wish Come True—Your City Offering Broadband and Wireless Services Great Hall North

12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Board Lunch and Meeting w/Chapter Presidents Knave/Scribe Attendees Lunch on Own Tech Showcase—Avid Diamond/Sapphire Tech Showcase—Keywest Emerald

1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. 26th Annual Business Meeting Voting Credentials Issued Outside Great Hall North

2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 26th Annual Business Meeting Great Hall North

4:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m. LFA-Cable Operator Roundtable Meetings

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25


7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Committee Meetings

7:45 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open England/Scotland

8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. General Session/Brunch—A Wild Ride: The Future of Media Great Hall North


10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Community Networks—Interjurisdictional Networking in a Small World Diamond/Sapphire Programming—It’s a Big World After All: Storytelling Workshop Great Hall Center Regulatory—Pirating Privacy Ireland

12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Attendees Lunch on Own Committee Meetings Tech Showcase—General Dynamics Information Technology Diamond/Sapphire Tech Showcase—TelVue Corporation Emerald Programming—The Wonderful World of Critiques Great Hall Center

2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS Community Networks—Imagine It Before You Build It Diamond/Sapphire Programming—It’s a Big World After All: Storytelling Workshop (cont’d) Great Hall Center Regulatory—Creating Your Own Looking Glass Ireland

3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Refreshment Break Hampton Court Assembly

4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. MASTER’S CLASSES Community Networks—Visualizing the Big Picture in Community Networking Diamond/Sapphire Regulatory—Rights of Way—To Infinity and Beyond Ireland Programming—It’s a Big World After All: Storytelling Workshop (cont’d) Great Hall Center

6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Pre-Gala Reception Great Hall Assembly Banquet Ticket Table Open

7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. 21st Annual Government Programming Awards Gala (Black Tie Optional) Great Hall North/Center

10:00 p.m. President’s Reception Kookaburra Lounge

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26


10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 2006–2007 Board of Directors Meeting Oxford

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12:15 P.M.–1:45 P.M.Keynote Luncheon & Presentation of Ovation AwardsGREAT HALL NORTHSponsored by AT&T, Inc. and Verizon

In the past year local governments have faced significant challenges to their authority before state legislatures, the Federal Communications Commission, and the United States Congress. Speakers from all venues have been invited to answer the call by local governments to explain their positions and to respond to the replies that it is the role of government to speak out on behalf of consumers. Join us for discussion and comment in this on-going debate.

Moderator: NATOA President, Lori Panzino-Tillery

2:00 P.M.–3:30 P.M.CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Community Networks—Magical Solutions for Public Safety WirelessDIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

A wealth of opportunity is out there for local governments in public safety wireless networking. At the same time as the Nextel rebanding program is opening up new spectrum, the FCC is making available other spectrum for public safety radio. These expert wireless engineers will describe and evaluate the emerging technologies for provision of public safety communications in the existing and emerging public safety bands: 4.9 GHz, 800 MHz, and 700 MHz.

Moderator: Victoria Greenfield, Deputy County Administrator, Charles County, MD

Speakers: Matt DeHaven, Senior Engineer, Columbia Telecommunications Corporation, Columbia, MD; SAFECOM Representative (invited); Felix Perez, Division Director, Radio Communications Services Division, Miami-Dade County, FL

Programming Track—A Mouse in the House: Management Challenges GREAT HALL CENTER

Management is tough stuff. If you want your production facility to be the happiest place on earth…we will give you some tips on working with diverse personalities from creative types to engineers to City Council. We’ll find out how to motivate the troops…and look at some “Best Practices” for budgeting, strategic planning, and re-vamping your channel.

Moderator: Carol Higgins, Executive Producer and ACTING Station Manager, Miami-Dade TV, Miami, FL

Speakers: Donn Pachen, Station Manager, Miami Dade TV/Director of Communications Super Bowl XLI Host Committee, Miami, FL; James Clark, Government Broadcast Supervisor, Mayor’s Office, City of West Palm Beach, FL; Bill Suchy, General Manager, Orange TV, Orlando, FL

Regulatory Track—Hidden Treasure IRELANDDo not underestimate the economic benefits the poles,

conduits, ducts in your rights of way, or for that matter, your rights of way themselves may bring to your community. This workshop will examine ways to maximize the value of public property and infrastructure and will uncover the significant economic potential and public safety characteristics tied to these valuable public resources.

Moderator: Mitsuko Herrera, Telecommunications Research Analyst, Fairfax County, VA

Speakers: Sean Stokes, Esq., Principal, The Baller Herbst Law Group; Susan Littlefield, Regulatory Manager, Communications Division, City of St. Louis, MO; Jean Rice, Partner, Rice, Williams Associates

3:30 P.M.–4:00 P.M. Refreshment Break—Visit the Exhibit HallENGLAND/SCOTLAND


Community Networks—Communications Fireworks: Is BPL Viable?DIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

One of the most exciting prospects in Broadband is the possibility of offering broadband over power lines (BPL). But some concerns have arisen about the technical feasibility of using our imperfect power grid to offer yet another essential service. Other potential problems concern the possibility of RF interference from BPL systems. This session will explore the pros and cons of this technology for high-speed connectivity and will evaluate ongoing trials and technologies.

Moderator: Jill Novik, Strategic Advisor 2, City of Seattle, WA

Speakers: David Masters, Duke Energy, Charlotte, NC; Sam Spencer, Editor, BPL Today; Brett Kilbourne, Director of Regulatory Services & Associate Counsel, United Telecom Council



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Programming Track—The Magic of Cable TV: Using Your Channel to Make Government More Accessible

GREAT HALL CENTERGovernment Access channels offer a powerful tool for local government… the ability to communicate vital information effectively to thousands of people. We’ll examine a variety of different programming models…including worldwide web, election coverage, and working with your cable company on joint programming strategies. Join us for an adventure into the magical world of government access.

Moderator: Joseph Murphy, President & CEO, TelVue Virtual Television Networks, Mt. Laurel, NJ

Speakers: Tammy Peralta, HTV Station Manager, Communications, Hillsborough County Center–28, Tampa, FL; Eric Richardson, Director of Programming/Station Manager, Office of Cable Television & Telecommunications, Washington, DC; Keith Reeves, Cable TV Producer, DTV–Denton Television, City of Denton, TX

Regulatory Track—Keep Your Friends Close And…IRELAND

This workshop will address issues that are involved when negotiating a franchise with a new provider. It will offer advice on how to creatively encourage competition and examine the real implications of level playing field requirements, including non-discrimination requirements, tax issues and the, perhaps unintended, impact of the various means used to establish competitive neutrality.

Moderator: Michael Williams, Cable Administrator, City of Raleigh, NC

Speakers: Paul Valle-Riestra, Senior Assistant City Attorney, City of Walnut Creek, CA; Skip Munster, Director, Communications Policy and Regulation Division/DCCCP, Fairfax County, VA; Eric Edgington, Associate General Counsel, Verizon

5:45 P.M.–6:45 P.M. Chapter MeetingsBaltimore/Washington—COUNCILFLATOA—CAMBRIDGEIL-NATOA—see Chapter President for locationMACTA—SCRIBEMI-NATOA—YEOMANMO-NATOA—see Chapter President for locationOATOA—see Chapter President for locationOH-NATOA—see Chapter President for locationSCAN NATOA—see Chapter President for locationSEATOA—CAPTAIN TATOA—SUSSEXVATOA—DEVONWATOA—KNAVE

6:20 P.M.–8:30 P.M. Exhibit Hall OpenENGLAND/SCOTLAND

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7:45 A.M.–8:30 A.M. Continental BreakfastENGLAND/SCOTLANDSponsored by Charter Communications

7:45 A.M.–8:30 A.M. Committee Meetings

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8:30 A.M.–10:00 A.M.CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Community Networks—The Mouse, the Internet, and Your ComputerDIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

Internet telephony has fast become both an international phenomenon and an essential service. This session will describe VoIP technology to help you understand the way it works over municipal networks, enterprise networks, and the Internet. Our speakers will also describe their own experiences deploying VoIP over municipal networks and the challenges and benefits conferred by the technology. Is it time for you to take advantage of VoIP to potentially lower your government’s capital and ongoing costs? Are there benefits with respect to public safety and emergency communications? Are there pitfalls? This session is for you if you’re trying to separate the reality from the hype about VoIP.

Moderator: Randy Davis, Communications Technologies Project Manager, City of Charlotte, NC

Speakers: Michael Cannon, IT Director, Information & Technology, City of Rockville, MD; Darryl Anderson, Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Services, City of Memphis, TN; Kelly Hamill, Assistant to the Village Manager, Northbrook, IL

Programming Track—Imagining Tomorrow: Round Table DiscussionsGREAT HALL CENTER

Check your crystal ball at the door and come prepared to give your best ideas. We’ll have round-table discussions where you can network with your colleagues:

■ Where is PEG headed?

■ How to do more with less

■ Rewarding employees in non-monetary ways

■ Ideas for training staff

Notes from this important session will be posted on the NATOA web site.

Moderators: Leslie Helwig, General Manager, Bloomfield Community Television, Bloomfield Township, MI; Matthew Schuster, Station Manager, MetroTV/Mayor’s Office, Louisville Metro Government, KY; Donna Keating, Program Manager, Technology Services, Montgomery County, MD; Caren Collins Fifer, Executive Director, Southwestern Oakland Cable Commission, Farmington, MI

Regulatory Track—Kissing the ToadIRELANDLocal government authority over video services, and

local rights of way, are under attack. This workshop will provide how-tos on effective advocacy to state, federal and yes, even local officials. The discussion will include how to “manage upward,” namely, how to obtain permission from your superiors to promote your agenda.

Moderator & Speaker: Brad Clark, Station Manager, Madison City Channel, WI

Speakers: Lee Mandell, Ph.D., Director of Information Technology & Research, North Carolina League of Municipalities; Desmarie Waterhouse, Government Relations Representative, American Public Power Association


10:30 A.M.–12:00 NOONGeneral Session and Chapter Excellence Presentation

General Session: A Wish Come True–Your City Offering Broadband and Wireless ServicesGREAT HALL NORTHIt’s no longer imagination, but reality. Local governments are offering high speed Internet and other telecommunications services to their citizens. This session will cover the different technologies available, business case analysis, possible models for funding and some tools to evaluate whether offering these services is right for your community.

Moderator: Matthew Leibowitz, Attorney, Leibowitz & Associates, P.A.

Speakers: Howard DeYoung, Director, Information Technology, City of St. Cloud, FL; Clint Pires, Director of Technology and Support Services, City of St. Louis Park, MN; Danny Jones, Assistant Chief of Police, City of Riviera Beach, FL

12:15 P.M.–1:30 P.M. Lunch on Own Check out one of the great restaurants in and around the hotel or just across the street in Downtown Disney.

12:15 P.M.–1:45 P.M. Board of Directors Lunch and Meeting with Chapter Presidents KNAVE/SCRIBE

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12:15 P.M.–1:45 P.M. Tech Showcase—Avid Media Production Tools for Cable Access Facilities

DIAMOND/SAPPHIREWhether your facility has multiple edit rooms serving several production departments or you’re a 1-man shop, efficiency, reliability, asset management, multi-format capabilities, and the ability to turn out quality programming on time—in video or streaming formats —is what it’s all about. This session will touch on the family of Avid products that cover the bases: comprehensive bundles for the 1-man shops, and scaleable power for larger shops, including true shared storage with the flexibility of working solo or in a collaborative team on any project in any edit room. More than 85% of what you see on television today comes from some Avid someplace; please join us to learn more. (There is no extra charge for the Tech Showcases, but advance registration is required.)

Tech Showcase–Keywest–Yes, way…EMERALDCalling all weary media specialist and communication

officers who are overburdened with maintaining community TV channels, your day has arrived. Are you ready for a whole new way of reaching your viewership? A way so revolutionary that PEG TV channel management will be reduced to quick decisions instead of laborious creation and editing? A way that empowers individuals to maximize their message with professional looking templates and custom content? A way that incorporates existing and cooperative creative resources? A way that is so efficient and affordable, it could pay for itself within a year? Come to this session and see the results of this all-new technology for yourself.

Sign up now and prepare to meet the next generation of MediaXtreme from Keywest Technology. Remember Keywest–Forget your worries. (There is no extra charge for the Tech Showcases, but advance registration is required.)

Speaker: Rich Liston, Keywest Technology

1:30 P.M.–2:00 P.M. 26th Annual Business Meeting Voting Credentials IssuedOUTSIDE GREAT HALL NORTH

2:00 P.M.–4:00 P.M. 26th Annual Business MeetingGREAT HALL NORTH

4:00 P.M.–5:15 P.M. LFA/Cable Operator Roundtable MeetingsThese sessions are the opportunity for the representatives from

local franchise authorities and their advisors to meet with the national representatives from their cable service providers and discuss issues of mutual concern. These sessions are open only to the LFAs and the representatives from the respective cable systems.

Bright House Networks—GREAT HALL CENTER Charter—CAPTAIN Comcast—GREAT HALL NORTH Cox—YEOMAN Time Warner—CAMBRIDGE

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7:45 A.M.–3:30 P.M. Conference Registration OpenHAMPTON COURT BOOTH

7:45 A.M.–8:30 A.M. Committee Meetings

7:45 A.M.–11:00 A.M. Exhibit Hall OpenENGLAND/SCOTLAND

8:30 A.M.–10:00 A.M.General Session/Life Member and Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation

General Session/Brunch: A Wild Ride: The Future of MediaGREAT HALL NORTHHow can you reach your viewers beyond what you are putting on TV? The future of media delivery and consumption is changing more rapidly right now than at any time since the advent of television. How can you adapt your content? How can you creatively reach your audience with new programming and material? The Poynter Institute’s Al Tompkins will show you tons of examples of highly interactive ways of telling your story.

Moderator: Jennifer McKinney, TV Production Manager, City of Tucson, AZ

Speaker: Al Tompkins, Broadcast/Online Group Leader, Poynter Institute, FL

Sponsored by Cox Communications and the National Cable & Telecommunications Association


10:30 A.M.–12:00 NOONCONCURRENT SESSIONS

Community Networks—Inter-Jurisdictional Networking in a Small WorldDIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

Local governments are increasingly evaluating development of inter-jurisdictional networks (and interconnection of existing municipal networks) to facilitate cross-border emergency communications and interoperability. This session will present three inter-jurisdictional case studies and will address such issues as governance, security, and financing.

Moderator: Bechinger Martin, Technical Systems Manager, City of Greensboro, NC

Speakers: Gail Bohan, Director, Information & Technology, City of Fairfax, VA; Susan Johnson, Key Business Executive, Business Support, City of Charlotte, NC; Patrick Cook, Manager of Engineering, North Suburban Communications Commission

Programming Track—It’s a Big World After All: Storytelling WorkshopGREAT HALL CENTER

You asked for an all day workshop on storytelling…we’re delivering! Back by popular demand, Les Rose from CBS News in L.A. and Al Tompkins from the Poynter Institute work in tandem to delight you with storytelling tips, provide a real live lighting seminar, give you ideas on how to use the internet to enrich your stories and provide you with tips and tricks for editing award-winning video. Join us for a full day of storytelling. (There is a charge for this all day workshop. See Registration desk for details.)

Speakers: Les Rose, Photo Journalist, CBS News, Los Angeles, CA; Al Tompkins, Broadcast/Online Group Leader, Poynter Institute, FL

Regulatory Track—Pirating PrivacyIRELANDA growing by-product of local government services and

web sites is the collection of myriads of data on local constituents. When your local government becomes subject to National Security Letters, subpoenas, or when the FBI comes knocking on your door, this workshop will examine what you should do. It will examine the implications of local government data collection in terms of copyright and digital management. It will address how to manage your local constituents’ data.

Moderator: Roger Kortekaas, Direct Communications Director, Public Service & Information Dept., Mecklenburg County, NC

Speakers: Casey Lide, Attorney, The Baller Herbst Law Group; Peter Haskel, Assistant City Attorney, City of Dallas, TX

12:15 P.M.–1:45 P.M. Lunch on Own Check out one of the great restaurants in and around the hotel or just across the street in Downtown Disney.

12:15 P.M.–2:00 P.M.Committee Meetings

Policy/Legal Committee—SCRIBE Technology Committee—KNAVE

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12:15 P.M.–1:45 P.M.Tech Showcase—TelVue CorporationEMERALD

TelVue Corporation will demonstrate its TVTN total access channel programming system and service. The TVTN system provides all hardware, software, technical support and production services required to generate a state of the art multi-media TV channel bulletin board. The TVTN system provides users with a unique and custom program look designed by TVTN graphic artists. The system supports: photographs, video clips, voice over announcements, animations and text in multiple fonts which can be controlled by users to form compelling program-like messages. Users access their channel with a standard internet connection and web browser using TVTN’s patent pending WEBUS interface and working with scores of templates design and publish presentations remotely. The service has a number of features including the ability to interrupt programming for emergency messages remotely, run a crawl across all messages, set recurring program segment intervals (for example running a specific program on the hour and half hour), divide messages to run in specific dayparts, download program content (like real-time weather and traffic) from the web and much more. Using the TVTN WEBLINX, users can simultaneously post messages to both the TV channel and their website with a single keystroke. (There is no extra charge for the Tech Showcases, but advance registration is required.)

Speakers: Joseph M. Murphy, President & CEO and Stanley H. Greene, Sr. Vice President

Tech Showcase—General Dynamics Information TechnologyDIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

General Dynamics Information Technology is a top-tier information technology (IT) integrator that provides IT, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. With 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company has the customer knowledge, domain expertise and proven performance to manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs. As a trusted systems integrator for more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology utilizes its deep mission understanding to deliver proven IT services and enterprise solutions that enable customers to achieve their expanding mission requirements, meet enterprise goals, and accomplish business objectives on-time and on-budget. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com. (There is no extra charge for the Tech Showcase, but advance registration is required.)

Speaker: Kamran Jinnah, General Dynamics Information Technology

Programming Track—The Wonderful World of CritiquesGREAT HALL CENTER

Join Les Rose of CBS News in Los Angeles for a group critique session.

Bring your videotapes and your lunch for an informal session with the NPPA TV critique chair. Les and your colleagues will help you figure out how you can make your next story even better! (There is no extra charge for this session, but advance registration is required.)

Speaker: Les Rose, Photo Journalist, CBS News, Los Angeles, CA


Community Networks—Imagine It Before You Build ItDIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

Municipal broadband represents one of the most exciting opportunities for communities in the digital age. But financial and business issues necessitate consideration--before you decide to just “build it,” attend this session to learn about the important steps needed to determine whether your fiber network or wireless network are going to be financially feasible and how to develop a solid business plan. Learn from communities who have been through these processes.

Moderator: Greg Richardson, Managing Partner/Founder, Civitium, LLP, Alpharetta, GA

Speakers: Robert Layton, City Manager, City of Urbandale, IA; Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle, WA

Programming Track—It’s a Big World After All: Storytelling Workshop (continued)GREAT HALL CENTER

Regulatory Track—Creating Your Own Looking GlassIRELAND

Looking for an alternative to a shriveling local manufacturing or textile economic base? An increasing number of communities are deploying their own “fat pipe” networks to stimulate economic development. This workshop will address the legal, policy and planning issues surrounding the development of municipal wireline networks. Through case studies, including North Kansas City, MO, Morristown, TN and Lafayette, LA, it will uncover the rewards and difficulties of deploying municipal wireline networks. It will answer the question—What does it take?

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Moderator: Catharine Rice, Associate, Action Audits, LLC, Cary, NC

Speakers: Paul Rader, RCDD, Communications Utilities Director, City of North Kansas City, MO; Jane Smith Patterson, Executive Director, e-NC Authority, NC; Frank LaDoux, Engineering & Power Supply Manager, Lafayette Utility Systems, Lafayette, LA; J. Michael Bowers, P.E., President, Icon Broadband Technologies, Woodstock, GA

3:30 P.M.–4:00 P.M. Refreshment BreakHAMPTON COURT ASSEMBLY

4:00 P.M.–5:30 P.M. Master’s Classes Any registered attendee is welcome to attend the Master’s Classes; however, advance registration is required.

Community Networks —Visualizing the Big Picture in Community NetworkingDIAMOND/SAPPHIRE

This session is designed for those who have taken or surpassed the primer and want to learn more. Our speakers, who are IT professionals, will examine the various technologies in the networking news and address such key technical issues as why the “last mile” is important, why wireless is not enough to build a robust and reliable network, and what applications are developing for community networks.

Moderator: Bill Oltman, Director, Rainier Communications Commission, Lakewood, WA

Speakers: Tom Robinson, Executive Vice President, CBG Communications, Inc., Paoli, PA; Jonathan Kramer, JD, FSCTE, FIAE, Principal Technologist, Kramer.Firm, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Programming Track—It’s a Big World After All: Storytelling Workshop (continued)GREAT HALL CENTER

Regulatory Track–Rights of Way–To Infinity and BeyondIRELAND

Using a “lessons learned” approach, this workshop will cover the wide array of issues incorporated under rights of way management. It will provide practical advice on how to draft local laws and agreements to manage the right of way user– be they cable, phone, electric or gas. Obtaining compensation for right of way use and for establishing customer service requirements.

Moderator: Rick Ellrod III, Esq., Partner, Miller & Van Eaton, P.L.L.C.

Speakers: Pam Robbins, Right of Way Administration & Support Manager, City of Tulsa, OK; Garth Ashpaugh, CPA, Ashpaugh & Sculco, CPAs, PLC; Robert Pender, ASA, R.E. Pender, Inc.

6:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M.Pre-Gala Reception Banquet Ticket Table Open

GREAT HALL ASSEMBLY

7:00 P.M.–10:00 P.M. 21st Annual Government Programming Awards GalaGREAT HALL NORTH/CENTER(Black-tie optional) Plated Dinner Served

10:00 P.M. President’s ReceptionKOOKABURRA LOUNGESponsored by Discovery Networks

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10:00 A.M.–12:00 NOON 2006–2007 Board of Directors MeetingOXFORD

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NATOA Charter Members Individuals who were instrumental in the creation and formalization of the organization during the years 1979-1980. Our deepest gratitude for their foresight into the cable and telecommunications needs of local governments for the decades to come.

Bill Bradley, Denver, CO

Joan Burke, Kalamazoo, MI

Linda Camp, St. Paul, MN

Bruce Crest, Beaverton, OR

Fred Cunningham, Beverly Hills, CA

Enrico Doggett, Chicago Heights, IL

Richard Emenecker, Pittsburgh, PA

Frank Greif, Seattle, WA

Adrian Herbst, Minneapolis, MN

Jayne Homsher, Dayton, OH

Lloyd Jacobs, Indianapolis, IN

Randall James, Orlando, FL

Charlene Ladd, Ann Arbor, MI

Patricia Landers, Irving, TX

Joe Laposa, St. Louis, MO

Arthur J. Melmer, Schiller Park, IL

Clyde Moravetz, Fridley, MN

Barry Orton, Madison, WI

Jeff Peel, Dade County, FL

Ken Reining, Chandler, AZ

Marvin Rimmerman, Baltimore, MD

Wally Siembab, Los Angeles, CA

Merry Sue Smoller, Miami, FL

Richard Varnes, Boulder, CO

Life MembersIndividuals who have made outstanding contributions toward furthering the goals of NATOA and its members over a period of years and in recognition of significant achievement on national, regional or state levels.

Darryl Anderson, Washington, DC

Paul Berra, St. Louis, MO

Bill Bradley, Denver, CO

Denise Brady, San Francisco, CA

Linda Camp, St. Paul, MN

Bruce Crest, Beaverton, OR

Richard Emenecker, Pittsburgh, PA

Frank Grief, Seattle, WA

John Hansman, Rockville, MD

Susan Herman, Santa Monica, CA

Jayne Homsher, Dayton, OH

Charlene Jolly, Highland, MI

Gwen LaCroix, Milwaukee, WI

Jane Lawton, Montgomery County, MD

Susan Littlefield, St. Louis, MO

Ron Mallard, Fairfax, VA

Donna Mason, Vancouver, WA

Carol Mathewson, Tacoma, WA

Susan McAdams, Vancouver, WA

Nicholas P. Miller, Washington, DC

David Olson, Portland, OR

Barry Orton, Madison, WI

William Pohts, Alexandria, VA

Mike Reardon, St. Paul, MN

Marvin Rimmerman, Baltimore, MD

Tom Robinson, Paoli, PA

Bob Thomas, Radford, VA

Tom Weisner, Aurora, IL

Byron West, Denver, CO

NATOA Charter Members and Life Members

NATOA Member of the Year Awards In 1986, NATOA’s Board of Directors created the NATOA Member of the Year Award. The Board presents the award to a member who has provided outstanding service to the organization.

1986 Richard Emenecker, Pittsburgh, PA1987 Jayne Gerdeman-Homsher, Cincinnati, OH1988 Bruce Crest, Beaverton, OR1989 Joe Laposa, St. Louis, MO1990 Cheryl Pasalic, Mt. Prospect, IL1991 Jonathan Kramer, Los Angeles, CA1992 Janet Quigley, Washington, DC1993 No Award Presented1994 Cathy Grimes Peel, Miami, FL1995 Nick Miller, Washington, DC1996 John Pestle, Grand Rapids, MI1997 Jonathan Kramer, Los Angeles, CA1998 Ken Fellman, Denver, CO1999 David Olson, Portland, OR

2000 Susan Littlefield, St. Louis, MO2001 James Baller, Washington, DC2002 No Award Presented2003 Rick Maultra, Indianapolis, IN2004 Juan Otero, Washington, DC2005 No Award Presented

President’s Award for Chapter ExcellenceSelected by the President, each year this award honors a NATOA chapter for its services on behalf of its members and/or national NATOA members.


NATOA Special Awards

1991 MACTA1992 Baltimore Washington1993 SCAN1994 Illinois1995 Michigan1996 Rocky NATOA1997 MACTA1998 FLATOA

1999 SCAN2000 MACTA2001 SCAN2002 SCAN

2003 SEATOA

2004 WATOA

2005 FLATOA

1981 BOULDER, CO The Role of the Local Cable Communications Officer

1982 SEATTLE, WA Telecommunications: Managing in the Public Interest

1983 BALTIMORE, MD Building for the Future: Telecommunications Use and Management

1984 TUCSON, AZ Moving Forward: The Changing Landscape of Local Telecommunications

1985 ST. LOUIS, MO Life After the Cable Act of 1984

1986 PHILADELPHIA, PA Communicating with the Future

1987 MILWAUKEE, WI Telecommunications ‘87: Options and Opportunities

1988 MIAMI BEACH, FL Hot Topics in Telecommunications

1989 SCOTTSDALE, AZ New Visions on Telecommunications Horizon

1990 DEARBORN, MI Celebrating a Decade of Service

1991 ANAHEIM, CA Charting an Ocean of Change

1992 IRVING, TX Telecommunications Roundup

1993 ORLANDO, FL Telecommunications Magic

1994 RENO/SPARKS, NV Telecommunications Bonanza

1995 ALBUQUERQUE, NM Telecommunications Crossroads

1996 PALM BEACH, FL Telecommunications Tradewinds

1997 TUCSON, AZ Telecommunications Revolution

1998 SAN DIEGO, CA Sea of Change: Navigating the Next Generation of Telecommunications and Cable TV

1999 ATLANTA, GA Telecommunications Transformation

2000 LOS ANGELES, CA Beyond the Big Screen: Converging Technologies and Industries

2001 MIAMI, FL Riding the Waves of Change in Telecommunications

2002 CHICAGO, IL Soaring on the Updraft of Telecommunications: NATOA 2002 in the Windy City

2003 DENVER, CO New Frontiers in Telecommunications: Back to the Future

2004 SAN FRANCISCO, CA Opening the Golden Gate: Crossing Bridges

2005 WASHINGTON, DC Capitol Chronicles: 25 Years of Communications Leadership

2006 LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL Imagination Generation: The Future of Communications

NATOA Conference Themes & Locations

2007NATOA’s 27th Annual Conference

OCTOBER 1-6, 2007

The Marriott Portland Downtown WaterfrontPortland, OR

Save the Date!Mark Your Calendars Today!

For more information, contact NATOA

at [email protected] or visit www.natoa.org

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