Membership Renewal

Thank you for being a part of DATV's success during 2006. We have many exciting things planned in 2007 and we look forward to having you with us.

Look for your 2007 membership renewal information to arrive at your home shortly. Please take the time to read the information carefully as we have added many new options for you to choose from.

We would also like to encourage our over 65 local churches who are currently members to pay special attention to the new "Circle of Spirit" membership level. We think this new opportunity will be of great interest to you.Again thank you for your great support in 2006 and we look forward to seeing you in 2007.

Happy Holidays

Holiday Party

DATV will hold its annual Holiday Party for members on Friday, December 1st from 5:30 to 9:00pm. Join us for some holiday cheer in the DATV studio. Food will be provided by Smoken' Barbeque. Also register to win some DATV prizes just in time for the holidays.

Children's Parade

Thanks to everyone who helped out during the Children's Parade. The weather was so nice it almost seamed like a summer festival. Special thanks to Larry Hansgen and Nancy Wilson from WHIO & K-99 who served as our announcers once again this year.

Preview Party Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Fall Preview Party at the Trolley Stop. Congratulations to all the door prize winners. We would also like to thank Robin and her staff for doing a wonderful job with the food and the setup. Stay tuned for more exciting DATV events!

Fall Preview Party

Join DATV for its "Fall Preview Party" on Tuesday, October 10th, from 5 - 8pm at the Trolley Stop in Dayton's Oregon District.

DATV members, friends and fans are invited to attend this evening of networking, fellowship and celebration of DATV's Fall Season.

You will learn about new shows coming to DATV, meet the local producers of DATV's current shows, learn about community based media and discover how to produce your own program.

There is no cover charge to attend. DATV will provide free food and door prizes.

A special video feature will be shown throughout the evening and current producers are encouraged to bring their own promotional materials about their show.

The Trolley Stop is located at 530 E. Fifth St. in Dayton's Oregon District.

Tree-mendous

Thanks to DATV member Wayne Broyles for his recent donation of two artificial trees to use in the studio.

Digital Creation Station

DATV will be at Urban Nights on Friday, Sept. 15th from 5-9pm at Courthouse Square. Learn how a digital video production is created using DATV’s Digital Creation Station. Users can get hands on experience by helping to create their own original piece of Downtown video art that will be shown on DATV. Their video art piece will include animation, music, text and video. All created using the AVID computer editing system. Participants can also register to win DATV door prizes including a year’s free membership to DATV.

Producer's Legal Guide

DATV has added a Producer's Legal Guide to our web site. The guide gives members valuable information about copyright, libel, slander and more. Please take the time to read this information.

Celtic Festival Review

Thanks to everyone who came out to help with the production. We saw 4 great shows. Look for the replays to begin airing soon on DATV. Next up is the Westwood Day in Park.

Studio Changes

Dale Grow is working on creating a permanent set on the East side of the studio. When completed you will be able to use it to tape your programs without the need to create and light a set of your own. Stay tuned.

DATV Welcomes New Executive Director

DATV would like to welcom its new Executive Director Rick Hayes. Rick comes to DATV from the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Read more about Rick on the Staff Bio page.

Farewell Reception

DATV Members and friends will say goodbye to Executive Director John Rocco, on Tuesday, January 31st from 6:00 - 8:00pm, in the DATV Studio.

Edit Suite 1 Changes

We have reconfigured Edit Suite #1. The major change is that you can no longer edit from SVHS or VHS in that room. All other editing formats remain the same. In addition to that we have added two no monitors, and may the layout of the room more user friendly.

Membership Renewal

If you have not renewed your memebership for 2006 please contact Dorothy as soon as possible.