WGSA MAG Issue 14 (June 2013) | Page 8

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MEMBERSHIP
PROGRAMMES
SPONSORSHIP FUND
COUNCIL MEETING
LEGAL SERVICES

GUILD NEWS

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MEMBERSHIP

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PROGRAMMES

Johannesburg: On 8 June Ayanda Halimana discussed with writers the best way to prepare, present and pitch your idea to broadcasters requesting proposals. This is what one of the attendees had to say:
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SPONSORSHIP FUND

Should you wish to make a contribution to this fund, please contact Thea. We accept any kind of donation – from a few cents to millions! We use this fund to sponsor deserving young aspiring writers as well as our writers who can just not make the payment.

COUNCIL MEETING

The last meeting was held on 17 June 2013. Minutes available on request.

LEGAL SERVICES

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WGSA has also distributed the standard minimum rates to broadcasters and the IPO. We are awaiting comments from them.
Dear Thea, Ayanda and PDP team,
I’ d like to thank you all for organising today’ s knowledge share session. It was not only entertaining, and informative, but provided people with much needed insight into the commissioning procedure. I certainly learnt a great deal about the commissioning process of the SABC and I’ m delighted I came. It was also fantastic to see the enthusiasm of the room, and how valuable all participants found it. The ad hoc networking session outside was also great.
Thanks again and keep the knowledge share sessions coming!
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