Bedford TV's First Host/Volunteer Meet-up

control room — Women Inspired host Linda Ugelow mans the switcher, while Bedford TV News anchors Dawn Kociubes and Jenn Puhle get coached on how to use the sound board.

Submitted by Bedford TV

Volunteers Steve McMahon, Ann Seamens and Danea Bucci get a taste of being on camera instead of behind it while Ken Hill, host of the Wresting Kennection, is on the teleprompter

It was opposites day at Bedford TV. Show hosts moved behind the scenes and the crew moved in front of the camera to take a turn being the on air talent.

At the first monthly Meetup at Bedford TV on Tuesday, June 13th, members gathered at the studio and experienced first-hand a very different side of their usual Roles. The goal of the Meetup is to provide a venue for Bedford TV volunteers (hosts and crew) to network and learn new skills.

Danae & Jenn — Volunteer Danae Bucci and Jenn Puhle use the switcher.

“We have so many talented volunteers and they don¹t always get a chance to work together” explained Greg Dolan, Executive Director of Bedford TV. “The meet up was great because it brought everyone together, put them a little out of their comfort zone, and let them learn new skills while having fun.”

set — Bedford TV staff the anchor desk while volunteers take their production roles

Linda Ugelow, host of Women Inspired said “What a fun and hilarious meetup we had at Bedford TV. Unbeknownst to us volunteers and show hosts, a plan had been concocted for us to mix up our roles. Those of us show hosts learned how to sound check and run the switching boards; those volunteers in the control room got to “play” news or weather anchor. I loved getting to meet the other people involved at the station while getting an introduction to TV production.”

The next meetup is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18th from 6pm-7:30pm.