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We will be broadcasting a multi-camera production of the Democratic Gubernatorial candidate debate in Ludlow tomorrow night (Thursday), LIVE on Channel 10 at 6PM.

The debate will be held in the Ludlow Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium. Not sure yet if they will be using the stage or the stage lights- I really hope so. And I also really hope the sound works out OK. It will be crucial that the moderator and hosts require anyone speaking to use a microphone. That's a must, in order for our equipment to interface well with the Town Hall sound system. So...if you are planning to be there and planning to speak, please be mindful that you need to use a microphone. Not only will it make it possible for everyone in attendance to be able to hear you, but it will also help out the TV broadcast tremendously. Thanks.

We are now selling tickets, in preparation for what will hopefully be hundreds of little rubber duckies floating down the Black River through Ludlow on August 15th.

Thanks to the Ludlow Rotary Club, LPCTV is this year's recipient of the proceeds for the Annual Duck Race. Tickets are on sale now. $5 for individuals and $50 for coroporate sponsors.

Come on, people...we need you. Please help support LPCTV and the Ludlow Rotary Club by sponsoring 1 or more ducks. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishes as well as the "last little duck".

Anybody with questions regarding the specifics of the event should contact "Head Duck" Rotarian Sharon Bixby. If you simply want to buy a ticket, or 2, or 15, that's easy...just let us know now by emailing or calling us at 228-8808.

Do you love to take pictures or shoot video? Or do you want to learn how? There are a lot of events and activities happening in our area this summer, many lending themselves well to the camera. We'd love to see some of this action get caught on video (or, as is more and more the case these days, caught on HARD DRIVE).

One idea is shooting the schmorgasboard of music taking place throughout the summer. There are several free concerts in the area each week. It's great to be able to share the music through video and to promote these summer gems.

There is so much going on this summer; anyone who is participating in any of it is encouraged to bring a camera and share with everyone else part of what makes Vermont summers so great.

Just throwing some ideas out there.

As always, we have cameras and will train you.

Elections for the LPCTV Board of Directors were held during the Annual Meeting on Thursday evening, June 24th. Re-elected to the Board were Fred Marin, Jean Morrill, Norm Vanasse, and Jay Jurkoic. Lois Brown of Ludlow was newly-elected. LPCTV welcomes Lois and her ideas as we move forward with our plans and mission.

LPCTV would also like to thank outgoing board members Nancy Timmerman (3 years) and Russ Hurlburt (1 year) for their past service.

Voting is now open for the Board of Directors Elections- cast your ballot now. Ddownload & follow instructions by clicking here.

LPCTV's Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 24, beginning at 6PM with our 4th Annual Awards Ceremony & reception. The meeting will immediately follow at 7PM. 

All are invited, but please RSVP. As many of you may know, our studio is quite small, and space is limited. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to vote in the Board of Directors elections as well.

Here's the itinerary:

6 PM - 6:30PM: Meet & Greet / Reception. Refreshments provided

OPEN VOTING FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION

6:30 PM - 7PM: Annual Awards Ceremony - this is where we recognize this past year's most active producers & volunteers.

7PM: Annual Meeting- this is where we announce the election results, (hopefully) pass a budget, and give a brief synopsis on the past year's achievements and the next year's goals.

Call 228-8808 if you'd like to come.

Or email manager@lpctv.org

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BALLOT & INSTRUCTIONS

THEN, SIMPLY PRINT OUT, COMPLETE, & SUBMIT

We will be holding our Awards Night & Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 24 here at the station. The awards reception will kick things off at 6PM and the Annual Meeting will begin promptly at 7PM.

The Annual Meeting will include elections for the candidates to our Board of Directors, vote on the annual budget, and an update on our moving plans.

The public is encouraged to attend. Due to the tight space of our studio, we just ask that anyone planning attend RSVP by Wednesday, June 23rd. We hope to see you. Thanks!

Elections to the LPCTV Board of Directors will be held during the community TV station’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 24th. The LPCTV Nominating Committee is currently preparing a ballot, to be ready for distribution to the public by Friday, June 11th. The ballot will be posted here on the website for download and will also be available for pick-up in person and in different locations throughout the community.

Anyone living in Ludlow, Plymouth, Cavendish, or Mount Holly who is interested in joining the LPCTV Board of Directors, or nominating someone they know, should contact Executive Director Patrick Cody by calling 228-8808 or emailing pcody@lpctv.org.

The LPCTV Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, June 3rd at 5PM. The meeting was originally scheduled for Wednesday May 26 but had to be post-poned due to scheduling conflicts.

The LPCTV Annual Meeting & Elections will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 7PM. Prior to the meeting, beginning at 6PM, LPCTV will host its annual awards night, where we recognize our most active producers and volunteers for their work over the past year.

The public is encouraged to attend LPCTV meetings and gatherings. As we move forward with our studio expansion & renovation plans, it is especially important to hear from everybody and collect community input.

The LPCTV Fundraising Committee met today and discussed the big project in front of us - the renovation of the Ludlow Armory "tank barn". We have launched a $300,000 capital campaign; the campaign is dynamic and will encompass a variety of efforts. We are targeting grants, both large and small, as well as a local fundraising effort, which will include events and a pledge drive.

For the past 6 months, LPCTV has been working with an architect, Claudio Veliz of Chester, in the design of a new state-of-the-art TV studio and media center. New features will include a conference / class room, a performance stage, and an area to host live studio audiences. The new & improved space will also enable us to host community events, workshops, classes, and more.

We are very excited about this project and the opportunity to expand our services. We will soon be able to provide community members with a facility they deserve to make media, learn new skills, participate, and engage.

We'll periodically update you here on how things are going, so check back soon. If you want more information or find out how you can become more involved with building our new facility, get in touch!

This photo was taken during today's snow storm (April 28th!) by Sharon Bixby. Thanks for sharing, Sharon!

If you have any photos you'd like to share - for any reason - send them to us! The more, the merrier.