DATV Blog

DATV Summer Preview Party

2008-04-14T09:33:00.000-04:00

Join DATV as we celebrate the start of the summer festival season and learn which festivals you will see DATV's cameras at this summer. The event will be held Thursday, May 29th from 5:00 - 8:00pm at the Trolley Stop in the Oregon District. The event is free and open to the public and will feature food, prizes and highlights of the summer festivals.

Save This Date!

2008-03-27T16:25:00.000-04:00

The DATV Volunteer Recognition is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd at 6pm at The Top of The Market. The Event will feature the awards ceremony, a buffet dinner and cash bar.

1st Annual DATV Telethon

2008-01-11T13:46:00.000-05:00

DATV will be hosting its 1st Annual Telethon on Thursday, March 6th from noon to midnight. The program will feature live entertainment and celebrity guests. More details will becoming soon.

Save This Date

2007-10-09T13:18:00.000-04:00

Mark your calendars for the DATV Christmas Party. The event will be held on Friday, December 7th in the DATV studio. Look for your invitation in to arrive in November.

Twice As Fun

2007-08-08T14:35:00.000-04:00

Join us this weekend as DATV covers two great local events. Friday, August 10th DATV's cameras will be at the annual German Picnic. Don't forget there is a new location! The Montgomery County Fairgrounds. The program starts at 5pm.

Also this weekend DATV will be taping the annual Dayton Blues Festival at Dave Hall Plaza starting at 1pm.

See you this weekend!

Drying Out

2007-08-01T14:32:00.000-04:00

Special thanks to everyone who braved the rain to come out and help during the Celtic Festival. We had a great show despite the weather. Look for the shows to air again soon. Also, we have taken the truck in to have the leak fixed, so next time we should be a little dryer inside.

Celtic Festival

2007-07-26T13:11:00.000-04:00

Don't miss DATV's live coverage of the Celtic Festival on Friday, July 27th. If you are going to the festival stop by the main stage and visit with DATV.

DATV To Reduce Hours

2007-06-28T11:10:00.000-04:00

As a direct result of the passage of SB 117, an Ohio state bill that reduces DATV's funding by at least $150,000 annually, DATV will reduce its operating hours. Effective on August 5th DATV will be closed on Sundays and will close Monday through Friday at 9pm. Members will receive notification in the mail. As the full affects of the bill become known further actions may become necessary. We thank our members for their continued support and we look forward to continuing our service to the community.

DATV Awards Ceremony

2007-03-14T14:44:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to RSVP for the annual DATV Awards ceremony. It will be held on Friday, April 13th at the Webster Street Market. If you are a member and would like to attend contact Dorothy Beatty by March 30th. Andy Copp is working on producing this years show and we look forward to having a great time. We hope you can join us.

Member Survey

2007-02-06T10:59:00.000-05:00

DATV is conducting a member survey to help plot the future of the organization. Please take time to fill out the survey next time you are here. Surveys can be found in the Volunteer Lounge.

Also, If you would like to participate in a member focus group, contact Executive Director Rick Hayes by February 12th at 223-5311.

Renew Your Membership Today!

2007-01-17T09:21:00.000-05:00

Don't forget, if you have not renewed your membership, it will expire on January 31st, 2007. Special thanks to everyone who has already renewed as a "Star of Community Media".

Membership Renewal

2006-12-22T15:33:00.000-05:00

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

2006-11-27T11:17:00.000-05:00

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

2006-11-27T11:12:00.000-05:00

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

2006-10-11T09:55:00.000-04:00

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

2006-10-03T13:34:00.000-04:00

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

2006-10-03T13:33:00.000-04:00

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

Digital Creation Station

2006-08-24T14:21:00.000-04:00

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

2006-08-14T14:14:00.000-04:00

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

2006-07-31T12:03:00.000-04:00

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

2006-07-27T15:02:00.000-04:00

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

2006-07-19T10:04:00.000-04:00

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

2006-01-30T15:21:00.000-05:00

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

2006-01-13T10:28:00.000-05:00

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

2006-01-11T10:39:00.000-05:00

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