Hi everyone, You may have heard about the upcoming January 31 launch of CPB’s System Technology <http://current.org/2016/10/cpb-equipment-survey/>Assessment <http://current.org/2016/10/cpb-equipment-survey/>. This assessment takes stock of public television and radio stations’ production and broadcast equipment, and their financial strategies to support future equipment. California has the largest and smallest radio stations, which makes it important for all of us to participate to make sure our needs and requirements are part of future planning. *Why should California stations participate in the assessment?* • Help the public media community educate other stakeholders about the state and needs of the public media community, underpin initiatives to improve and fill identified gaps, and to develop support for public media’s equipment and financial needs • Understand California’s needs. CPB will share collected data with respondents upon assessment conclusion and results verification later this spring (with appropriate confidentiality safeguards) • Help the public media community understand its current state, as well as anticipate future needs to understand how to surmount challenges and seize opportunities Watch for emails from CPB and Eagle Hill Consulting on the 31st with more information and the links to the online assessment. Thanks in advance for your support in ensuring California stations are represented in the final results! Thanks, *Frank Lanzone, Jr. * President ~ General Manager KCBXfm <http://www.kcbx.org/> KCBXnet <http://www.kcbx.net/> 4100 Vachell Lane San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-549-8855