Cable Day 2011 was a huge success!

Held on January 11th at the State Capitol, Cable Day continues to be a highlight for everyone who works in the Missouri State Capitol building.

Charter Communications and Mediacom production crews taped public service announcements and Outlook Missouri, with more than 90% participation from our legislators.

The evening’s reception was highlighted by the appearance of Jack Clark, former St. Louis Cardinal great, who signed autographs for more than 3 hours. Kudos go out to Tyler Leach, from Fox Sports Midwest for sponsoring Mr. Clark!

The even proved the perfect time for superb networking and relationship building with many of the freshmen legislators.

MCTA also extends a huge thank you to the Missouri General Assembly members and House and Senate Leadership for providing time for the programs. We also thank the State House Maintenance crew for their help in setting up the taping areas and, of course, the MCTA member cable companies.

We are already looking forward to our 2012 event! Click Here to See Photos from our 2011 Event!

Jill Jensen, who heads the Investigative Team and special report for Kansas City’s NBC Action News, will be at MCTA’s Cable Day at the Capitol on January 11. Jensen will be conducting the “Outlook Missouri” program interviews of all statewide office holders, House and Senate leadership, and major committee chairs.

MCTA also thanks FOX Sports for bringing former St. Louis Cardinal, Jack Clark, to Cable Day at the Capitol. Clark will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with legislators and staff.

Cable Day at the Capitol  will be January 11, 2011, at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The MCTA entourage will meet with legislators in support of the cable television industry.

Please plan to attend this important event.

On October 4, 2010, Charlotte McClure, General Manager of Cable ONE in Joplin, was awarded Cable Fax magazine’s Independent System Executive Of the Year.

Charlotte attended a luncheon at the Grand Hyatt in New York City that featured other winners including Tom Might, CEO of Cable ONE.

This was Charlotte’s first trip to New York and she and her husband Don spent a few extra days sightseeing. While Charlotte enjoyed visiting New York, she says
she prefers living right here in the “Show-Me” State of Missouri.

MCTA congratulates Charlotte on her achievement and we’re glad to welcome you back home!

A total of 164 golfers took to the links at the annual MCTA Bill Mullen Memorial Golf Tournament at Lake Forest Country Club, Lake Saint Louis, on June 12. Twenty-four Missouri cable industry celebrities were on hand, as well.

Rain claimed the day when both the a.m. & p.m. flights were called after completing just one hole each.

The participants then gathered at the club house, where operators, programmers, and vendors networked and forged business and personal relationships. The silent auction and raffle were held, with many purchasing or winning donated premium items such as a Garman GPS, Blackberry phone, baseball and football tickets, superb wines and cigars, and HBO leather jackets, among other things.

A dinner at Bristol’s the evening prior to the golf event offered an opportunity for 42 major sponsors and volunteers to meet and socialize.

Tim Easley, with Inspiration Networks, received special recognition during the dinner/awards ceremony. Easley has been the catalyst in making the golf tournament better each year. He had served on and chaired the golf committee for many years. His unceasing efforts have been instrumental in making the event the success it is today. Hats off and a big thanks to Tim!

Our 2011 Bill Mullen Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 21, 2011…so mark those calendars!

MCTA would like to thank Tim Easley from the Inspiration Networks for his unswerving efforts to make the Bill Mullen Memorial Golf Tournament bigger and better each year.

For many years Easley has served on or chaired the golf tournament committee, and this year he received special recognition during the dinner/awards ceremony.

Without his commitment to excellence and attention to details, the golf tournament would not be the successful annual event it is each year.

Thank you Tim Easley!!

MCTA Board Member Charlotte McClure, CableONE has been honored by CableFAX: The Magazine in its annual Top Operators edition. McClure joins a host of elite independent cable operators and MSOs recognized for “scrappiness, innovation and good citizenship,” and “who continue to inspire us with their passion for a business that gets under the skin and stays there, sometimes for generations.” Read More Here>>

MCTA would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Bill Mullen Memorial Golf Tournament.

We appreciate all our sponsors and attendees. Without you this event–an amazing opportunity to renew friendship and make new professional contact–wouldn’t be possible.

We look forward to seeing all of you next June for the 2011 Tournament!

The Schedule of Events for the Bill Mullen Memorial Golf Tournament is now available. Golfers, please remember that soft spike shoes are required, as well as appropriate golf attire (no denim).  Download the complete schedule & directions.

The day begins at 6:30am with a hot breakfast buffet and registration for the morning flight of golfers, with tee-off following at 7:30am for the morning flight.

At 11:30, afternoon golfers may register and lunch will be served for both the AM & PM flights. Tee-time for the afternoon round is 1pm.

The day concludes at 6:30 with our dinner and awards ceremony.

Golf at Lake Forest Country Club:
300 Yard Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 — 636.561.2221

Directions
From US Highway 40: Take Highway 40/61 West to Lake St. Louis Blvd. exit. Turn right onto Lake St. Louis Blvd. and proceed for 2.4 miles to S. Charlemagne Dr. Turn right. Stay on S. Charlemagne to Yard Drive. Turn left into the parking lot.
From I-70: Take I-70 West to Lake St. Louis, exit 214. Turn left off exit, go over bridge above I-70 and go straight through the stoplight. You are now on Lake St. Louis Blvd. Continue for 2.1 miles to S. Charlemagne Dr. Turn left. Stay on S. Charlemagne to Yard Dr. Turn left into parking lot.

Accommodations at Hilton Garden Inn:
2310 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63366 — P: 636.625.2700 | F: 636.625.1776

Directions
From US Highway 40: Take Winghaven/Hwy DD Exit (Go North on Winghaven). Make a left onto Technology Dr. (Street sign says Outer Road). The Hilton Garden Inn will be on your right.
From Airport: 70 West (20 miles) to Bryan Road/Exit #216 and turn left. Follow 5 miles to Technology Dr. (Outer Road). Turn right. The Hilton Garden Inn will be on your right.
From I-70: From I/70 East take Highway 40/61 Chesterfield South (exit #210A) seven (7) miles to Winghaven (exit DD#6). Turn LEFT on Winghaven. Turn LEFT on Technology Drive. The Hilton Garden Inn will be on your right.

Register online for the Bill Mullen Memorial Golf Tournament, which is being held Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Lake Forest Country Club in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri.

To learn more about registering for golf or sponsoring the golf tournament, please visit our Golf Tournament Page.

We’ll look forward to see you on the green!