About Us
We are a media resource engaged in the social good that's built on relationships, education, awareness and the generosity of our volunteers, donors and sponsors. If you're in the Kenosha area, Kenosha Community Media would like to work with you.
We provide training in digital media production and post-production; the means to broadcast not-for-profit messages over our cable television channel; coverage of many major events, including the Civic Veterans Parade, Kenosha Symphony Orchestra concerts, Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce events, and more; assistance to other nonprofits, so they may effectively communicate their mission and activities to a wider audience; and a balanced forum for discussion and debate on the topics of the day.
We provide training in digital media production and post-production; the means to broadcast not-for-profit messages over our cable television channel; coverage of many major events, including the Civic Veterans Parade, Kenosha Symphony Orchestra concerts, Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce events, and more; assistance to other nonprofits, so they may effectively communicate their mission and activities to a wider audience; and a balanced forum for discussion and debate on the topics of the day.
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Hours |
Phone/Email |
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Kenosha Media Center
1403 Washington Road Kenosha, WI 53140 (inside Time Warner Cable/Spectrum) |
M-F: 9:30 am-10 pm
SAT: 9:30 am-5 pm Appointments required. Hours may vary. |
Ph: (262) 656-8497
Email Jason Rimkus, Media Coordinator: jason@kenoshamedia.org |
History
For over 30 years, citizens and nonprofits of the Kenosha area have visited the public access station at 1403 Washington Road in order to learn to operate video production equipment, create shows of local interest, and submit them for broadcast over a public access TV channel.
Prior to 2004, a City of Kenosha committee provided oversight to the public access station and channel, while the cable company assigned their staff to maintain daily operations for both station and channel.
In February 2004, Kenosha Community Media, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Wisconsin, taking over the duties of the City committee, and appointing a volunteer Board of Directors. In 2005, KCM hired its own staff to operate the station, which they re-named, the Kenosha Media Center.
Prior to 2004, a City of Kenosha committee provided oversight to the public access station and channel, while the cable company assigned their staff to maintain daily operations for both station and channel.
In February 2004, Kenosha Community Media, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Wisconsin, taking over the duties of the City committee, and appointing a volunteer Board of Directors. In 2005, KCM hired its own staff to operate the station, which they re-named, the Kenosha Media Center.
Board of Directors
KCM Board of Directors serve in a volunteer capacity. The Board typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:45 pm at the Municipal Building, 625 52nd Street, Kenosha. Meeting dates and locations may vary from time to time. Board members include:
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Dean Romano
Lin Swartz-Truesdell Nancy Mathews Richard Schmerling Darlene Duncan Joyce Erickson John Bloner, Jr. |
President
Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Member Member Ex officio |
Kenosha Community Media is seeking candidates for available seats on its Board. Applications available HERE. For a copy of the Board Members' Pledge, click HERE.
Staff
KCM staff are ready to help you learn how to use digital media and share your completed productions via our cable TV channel.
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Jason Rimkus
Ralph Piro |
Media Coordinator
Media Assistant |
Funding
KCM is principally funded by the City of Kenosha through a portion of the payments that the City receives from Time Warner Cable for use of public rights-of-way. KCM applies these funds to provide staff, acquire insurance, repairs to equipment, and for office supplies and other operational costs.
KCM earns additional income through grants, donations and sponsorships of its video coverage of local events. Please consider making a monetary gift to KCM to help them to continue to share independent media and to train tomorrow's talent in media production. Your donation is tax-deductible. Contact (262) 656-8497.AgendaAgenda
KCM earns additional income through grants, donations and sponsorships of its video coverage of local events. Please consider making a monetary gift to KCM to help them to continue to share independent media and to train tomorrow's talent in media production. Your donation is tax-deductible. Contact (262) 656-8497.AgendaAgenda
