Founding Chair addresses the CBMF/FMCR AGM
In his opening remarks prepared for the 2008 Annual General Meeting, the Founding
Chair, Peter Herrndorf, reviewed the Foundation's achievements in its
first seven years of operations, and looked forward to the massive job
that lies ahead. An excerpt of his remarks is presented here.
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Our industry is being transformed by technological change and the capital markets. As consolidation shrinks the number of corporate entities, the CBMF will ensure we remember the contributions of those that preceded us.”
John Cassaday, President and CEO –Corus Entertainment.
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Executive Director reports at the CBMF/FMCR AGM
In her report to the 2008 Annual General Meeting, the Executive Director,
Kealy Wilkinson, reviewed the Foundation's activities and discoveries
over the last seven years, and stressed the importance of the Foundation's
continued operation. An excerpt of her report is presented here.
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CBMF assists AFBS AGM
The Foundation had a surprise presence at the Annual General Meeting for
the ACTRA Fraternal Benefit Society on June 2. With the technical assistance
of the Vault Studios, over 300 images were assembled into a video slideshow,
accompanied by an unobtrusive audio track, which ran as a background
throughout the meeting.
The video slideshow was well received by attendees, providing a trip down memory lane, with images of personalities in Canadian broadcasting, as well as items from the Foundation's collection.
The video slideshow was well received by attendees, providing a trip down memory lane, with images of personalities in Canadian broadcasting, as well as items from the Foundation's collection.
Meet Our Board
Lorraine Thomson, Secretary
Lorraine Thomson has had a varied career in broadcasting since the beginning
of Canadian television. The first dancer hired by CBC Television, Ms. Thomson
appeared in the major variety shows of the 1950s, before working on Front
Page Challenge for 18 years and becoming a well respected interviewer and host
for V.I.P. and other shows. Having performed 4000 interviews over her career, her
focus shifted, producing variety specials for Juliette and Gordon Pinsent, as
well as the ACTRA Awards for CBC Television. Ms. Thomson has been heavily
involved with ACTRA and is a co-founder of the ACTRA Awards.
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From Our Vaults
The CBC Special Effects Logo
Acquired from the CBC in 2007, the memorable sign from the Special Effects
Department of the CBC, which transforms the familiar 1992
“exploding pizza” logo into a lit bomb, is an excellent introduction
into the history of the Department, and its role within the CBC. An interview
with Douglas Wardle, a 27 year veteran of the department, provides an insight
into the early years of the Special Effects Department at the CBC, and anecdotes
of some of their achievements.
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