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DocuSign Envelope ID:3B67A5FD-6776-4322-9152-0531CA4BC4BD XHIBIT A <br /> PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br /> Chief trainer Karl Blake has worked for several public and commercial radio stations, <br /> currently WCHL. Program Committee chair Dave Bellin has served more than a <br /> decade on that group, while hosting programs throughout that period. Chief engineer <br /> Donald Brumfield has retired from a career in the high tech field, while putting in <br /> more than thirty years as a jazz DJ on radio and at live events. <br /> h) Describe the specific period over which the activities will be carried out and include an <br /> implementation timeline. <br /> July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018: WCOM will broadcast 24 hours per day, each day of the <br /> year, offering diverse voices of our community with both talk and music programming. <br /> July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018: WCOM will provide radio broadcasting training to all who <br /> request it. <br /> July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018: WCOM will continue daily air Public Service Announcements <br /> (PSAs) from non-profits in Orange County whenever provided to us in time. Each Friday we <br /> will continue to offer a weekly calendar of local events at 6PM Fridays. <br /> i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community? How does funding this <br /> program add value to the community? (250 words OR LESS) <br /> WCOM is the only radio station devoted to serving southern Orange County and the <br /> only broadcast media outlet in Carrboro. <br /> We offer a number of radio programs produced by local African-American <br /> programmers and featuring music rooted in African-American traditions. We offer <br /> locally produced Spanish language programs. This provides diverse voices of the <br /> community unavailable elsewhere. <br /> Through WCOM the Public Galley of Carrboro offers an open platform for PSAs from <br /> local non-profits throughout our offerings. The "Time Out" program on Mondays at <br /> 5PM provides in depth and thought interviews with important people in our <br /> community, including annual visits by Congressman David Price, a series of <br /> interviews with Town of Carrboro department heads, and regular appearances by <br /> former Carrboro mayor and State Senator Ellie Kinaird. Currently, "Time Out" <br /> presents monthly interviews with Town of Carrboro department heads. Wednesday's <br /> "Wake Up Call" offers interviews with Orange County leaders such as County <br /> Commissioners Mark Marcopolis, Renee Price, and Chapel Hill mayor Pam <br /> Hemminger. <br /> j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a reduced <br /> allocation is recommended. <br /> Public Gallery of Carrboro would continue to operate community radio station <br /> WCOM 24 hours per day. If we are unable to match the revenue from another <br /> source, we would be forced to reach into our limited reserves as we did 2013 <br /> through 2015. <br /> k) Include any other pertinent information. <br /> Listeners Served <br /> DO NOT SUBMIT THIS PAGE 2/8/2017 9:06:10 AM Page 12 of 18 <br />