PRETTYMAN BROADCASTING COMPANY
5393 Royal Mile Boulevard
Salisbury, MD 21801
WEPM/WICL/WLTF
Appendix 3 to
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: WEPM/WICL/WLTF
Section 3: Supplemental (Non-Vacancy Specific) Recruitment Activities Undertaken by WEPM/WICL/WLTF
1: Cathy Slemenda attended a job fair on August 25, 2011at the Washington County One-Stop Job Center, 14 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Maryland. It was held between 10am and 1pm, and Prettyman Broadcasting was one of 10 employers who were represented there. Additionally, four staffing agencies attended, and four service and training providers were also there.
2: On Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Cathy Slemenda attended a Career Fair at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College, scheduled from 3:30 till 6:30pm, specifically for the college's business students. A total of 19 businesses were represented at the event.
3: Cathy Slemenda, Administrative Assistant of Prettyman Broadcasting Company, attended the Elgin Station Job Fair in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Friday, February 17, 2012, from 10am till 1pm. This job fair was sponsored by the Hagerstown Housing Authority and Washington County One-Stop Job Center.
4: On Wednesday, March 7, 2012, both Norm and Cathy Slemenda attended the spring, CareerFest at Shepherd University, held in the Wellness Center, from 11am till 3pm.
Approximately 88 employers were registered. The business represented the public, private and non-profit sectors.
5: On Friday, May 18, 2012, Cathy Slemenda attended a Job Fair from 10:00am till 1:00pm at the Washington County One-Stop Job Center, 14 North Potomac Street in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company also gives tours of the radio stations to local organizations. On November 4, 2011, at 2:30pm, On-Air Personality for WEPM/WICL/WLTF, Greg Davis conducted a tour with Melissa Leeper and her mother Christi Leeper. Melissa is a home school student with a great desire to learn. The tour lasted over two hours. She was very interested in the inner workings of radio, from how the signal is transmitted to how the commercials are produced. They discussed the various employment opportunities, not only on-air personalities but office, promotions, and sales. March 28, 2012, at 6:30pm, Pietro DiSante, On Air Personality for WEPM/WICL/WLTF conducted a tour with Falling Waters, Tiger Cub Scout Troop, Pack 16. Christine Anderson, Pack 16 Tiger Leader, along with six other adults and eight Tiger Cub Scouts were in attendance. The Tiger Cub Scouts, will be credited with points to earn their Tiger Cub Patch and Communications studies. It is explained during each tour how our facility benefits the community and the different jobs it takes to make it happen. Not only do participants get to see the inner workings of radio but also they are informed of the many career opportunities radio has to offer.
On June 29, 2011 WEPM News Director, Hans Fogle met with Shepherd University Professor Cecilia Mason and an intern with West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Fogle spoke to the intern about some of the differences she might see between public and commercial radio. he also shared advice when it came to job seeking and reporting in general.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company's News Director Hans Fogle spoke with juniors at Musselman High School on Thursday, March 29, 2012. He spoke about his educational and professional experience.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company's Account Executive, Thomas Cummings attended a day long Mock Interview Project on Wednesday, March 23, 2012. It was held at Hedgesville High School as a part of the Berkeley County Schools to Work Initiative. This project validates the need for students to compile an attractive and accurate college/career portfolio for the presentation to prospective employers or colleges.
While interviewing twelve students during the day he evaluated the contents of their prepared portfolio and conducted a question and answer "mock" interview session. He was asked to observe and critique their ability to respond to an interview situation.
Written evaluations were completed on each student including personal observations on appropriate dress and demeanor. Constructive comments were provided to aid the student in improving certain areas in their presentation.
The purpose of this program is to better prepare students for real-life experiences in the work world presented by local volunteers from various fields of endeavor in this community.
Cathy Slemenda represented Prettyman Broadcasting Company at the annual Mock Interviews for high school juniors at Musselman High School in southern Berkeley County on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. These interviews are sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and run between 8:00-11:30 AM in the community library housed within the high school.
English teachers for the junior-level students help them prepare resumes, applications, cover letters, and review for interview questions. The students are taught to dress and act appropriately for a job interview. Approximately 35 community business people volunteered their time to meet with the students and evaluate their performance and prepared materials. Ms. Slemenda met with seven students - each for 20 minutes - and then wrote up comments that were to be shared by teachers with the students. Students will also write follow-up thank-you letters to the individuals who interviewed them.
Some students already hold part-time jobs; others were truly attempting to see if any business people present might hire them.
General Manager, Norm Slemenda, spoke with 3 different 2nd grade classes, of approximately 25 students each, at Gerrardstown Elementary School, on April 26, 2012, for Career Day. He covered the many jobs required in radio, the training needed for each position, the satisfactions and also the frustrations of the radio industry. Mr. Slemenda also, discussed expected salary and benefit ranges. Each class was allowed 25 minutes for the presentation and any questions the students might have.
Prettyman Broadcasting Company also offers internships to college and high school students. In June 2011 Zachary King, a student at West Virginia University, Joe Hutzler a student at High Point University and Lindsay Scaccia, a student at Marshall University, joined our intern program and continued through the summer of 2011. They worked closely with the office, sales staff, news department, and on-air programming. Zachary King was hired as a part-time employee after the completion of his internship. Internships are a wonderful opportunity for Prettyman Broadcasting and the students. The students learn firsthand about the inner workings of broadcasting. Prettyman Broadcasting also benefits from the intern program. By working with these students we learn what is being taught and expected of our future broadcasters.
Appendix 1 to
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: WEPM/WICL/WLTF
Section 1: Vacancy Information
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Full-Time Positions Filled By Job Title |
Recruitment Source of Hires | Total Number of Interviewees from All Sources for this Position |
| 1 | Sales Position | Herald Mail-newspaper | 5 |
| 2 | Sales Position | Herald Mail-newspaper | 4 |
| 3 | Sales Position | Referral-client Spirit of Jefferson-newspaper | 3 |
| 4 | On Air Personality/Program Director | Referral-Competitor-106.7 The Eagle-Art Schultz |
4 |
Total Number of Persons Interviewed During Applicable Period: 16___
Appendix 2 to
Annual EEO Public File Report Form
Covering the Period from June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012
Station(s) Comprising Station Employment Unit: WEPM/WICL/WLTF
Section 2: Recruitment Source Information
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Recruitment Source (Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person) | Total Number of Interviewees This Source Has Provided During This Period if any | Full-Time Positions for Which This Source was Utilized |
| A |
Prettyman Broadcasting Company (WEPM/WICL/WLTF) On Air Announcements |
1 | All |
| B |
WEPM/WICL/WLTF Website WEPM.com Oldies959fm.com Lite975.com |
1 |
All |
| C |
Job Fairs August 25, 2011 Washington County One-Stop Job Center 14 North Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21741 301-393-8223 October 26, 2011 Career Fair at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College 400 West Stephen Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-260-4380 February 17, 2012 Elgin Station Job Fair Sponsored by Washington County One-Stop Job Center and Hagerstown Housing Authority Elgin Station 40 Elgin Blvd. Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-393-8228 March 7, 2012 Shepherd University CareerFest The Wellness Center 301 North King Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304-876-5122 May 18, 2012 Washington Co. One-Stop Job Center 14 North Potomac St. Hagerstown, MD 21741 301-393-8223 |
1 | 1,2,3 |
| D |
Hagerstown Community College HCC College Central Network Employer Account www.collegecentral.com/hagerstown/ |
0 |
All |
| E |
St. of MD Department of Labor William Saxman Apprenticeship and Training Specialist Business Resource Representative 14 North Potomac Street, suite 100 Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-393-8223 |
0 |
All |
| F |
Division of Rehabilitation Services Ross Hudson Employment Specialist 891 Auto Parts Place, Suite 131 Martinsburg, WV 25403-2327 304-267-0007 |
0 |
All |
| H |
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jeff Stoddard Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 510 Butler Ave., Room 3A128 Martinsburg, WV 25405 304-263-0811 x4677 |
0 |
All |
| I |
Referral-Client Spirit of Jefferson 210 N. George St. Charles Town, WV 25414 304-725-2046 |
1 |
3 |
| K |
Referral-Competitor 106.7 The Eagle Art Schultz 880 Common Wealth Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-733-4300 |
1 | 4 |
| L |
Winchester Star 2 North End Street Winchester, VA 22601 |
1 | 2 |
| M |
Internal Posting Prettyman Broadcasting Office 1606 West King Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-263-8868 |
0 | All |
| N |
Shepherd University-College Central Employer Account www.collegecentral.com/shepherd |
0 |
All |
| O |
Herald Mail 100 Summit Ave. Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
5 | 1,2 |
| P |
DCRTV Dave Hughes 1981-B Villaridge Drive Reston, VA 220191 |
2 | 4 |
| Q |
All Access (Stealth) www.allaccess.com |
1 | 4 |
| R |
Walk-In WEPM/WICL/WLTF 1606 W. King Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 304-263-8868 |
2 | 1,2 |

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