EEO Public File ReportOctober 1, 2008 This report is being filed to comply with Federal Communications Commission Rules providing the following information for the period of September 22, 2007 to September 21, 2008 for Station KMCR (FM), Montgomery City, Missouri. According to Federal Communications Commission EEO rules, this station employment unit is not subject to formal outreach and recruitment requirements as fewer than five full-time persons are employed. Supplemental Outreach Initiatives and ActivitiesA: Chirillo Electronics, Inc. participated in a scholarship program in conjunction with the International Broadcasters Idea Bank and SESAC which awarded a $7500.00 scholarship award to a college student attending a U.S. College or University who is seeking a degree in Broadcast-Related programs. Some of the programs included degrees in Mass Media, Communication, Journalism, Advertising or Music. B: Chirillo Electronics, Inc. co-sponsored an "Employment Opportunities Fair 2008" in cooperation with Montgomery City Growth, Inc. & NEMO Workforce Investment Board on March 5, 2008. Participants were invited to dress for success, bring a resume and meet with some of the best companies to work for in East Central Missouri. C: Chirillo Electronics, Inc. also participates in the Missouri Broadcasters Association Foundation Internship Program. Selected applicants receive $250.00 for each credit hour, up to a maximum of $1000.00. We assist the MBA Foundation by promoting and distributing brochures and applications. This is a year-around program, however, final recipients are selected three times only, each year. Click here for more information. D: Chirillo Electronics, Inc. participates in the Missouri Broadcasters Association Scholarship Deserving students receive financial aid to assist them in attaining the training and expertise required to become valuable employees in Missouri's broadcasting industry. The annual deadline for applications is March 31st of each year. Click here for more information. E: Chirillo Electronics, Inc. has an ongoing program which allows area school students who are interested in the broadcast industry to "shadow" station personnel. Each year, students from various schools throughout the listening area have an opportunity to obtain a real life perspective of day-to-day operations in a radio station. During this reporting period, students job shadowed on November 6, 2007 and November 16, 2007. In addition, KMCR hosted a school group tour of the studio facilities and a brief explanation of what happens in a radio station and what careers are available on October 26, 2007. F: Continued to air weekly announcements encouraging those who are interested in a broadcast related career to contact us. G: Continued to air weekly announcements encouraging the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our stations. These announcements inform organizations that wish to receive our job vacancy information to contact us. KMCR is owned and operated by Chirillo Electronics, Inc, part of the Best Broadcast Group, and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or conditions specifically prohibited by federal, state, and local legislation. The Best Broadcast Group is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at KFMZ, KZBK, KLTI, KZZT & KMCR. We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our stations. Organizations that wish to receive our job vacancy information should contact Dale A. Palmer at 660-258-3383 or by sending an email to notify@bestbroadcastgroup.com |
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