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About Mountain Lake PBS

Mountain Lake PBS is the public media station for the Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, Montreal and everywhere in between.

Located in Plattsburgh, NY, Mountain Lake PBS serves a vast audience in New York, Vermont, Quebec and Ontario with acclaimed PBS series such as Antiques Roadshow, Nova and Masterpiece, local productions including Mountain Lake Journal, and highly respected local documentaries like the Emmy Award-winning ARTS IN EXILE: Tibetan Treasures in Small Town America and ON HOME GROUND: Life after Service.

Mountain Lake PBS provides unique services and events to families and educators throughout the region, focused on early childhood literacy and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education, and partners with local organizations to strengthen educational opportunities and access in our region.

Mission, Vision, Values

MISSION

To inspire and enrich people and communities through meaningful storytelling, entertainment, education and public engagement.

VISION

Inspire, Enrich, Engage

VALUES

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Public Engagement
  • Community Building and Education
  • Stewardship and Sustainability
  • Passion and Thoughtfulness
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Trust and Respect
Board of Trustees

Officers

  • Linda Bourgeois (Board Chair), NY
  • Reg Carter (1st Vice Chair), NY
  • Ellen Bouchard (2nd Vice Chair), NY
  • Dr. Karl Moore (Treasurer), QC
  • Janice Marchut Conrad (Secretary), NY

Trustees

  • Cena Abramo, NY
  • Mosen Aziz, QC
  • Dr. Genie Babb, NY
  • Jonathan Bloomfield, QC
  • Nicholas Chine, QC
  • Dr. Dexter Criss, NY
  • Dr. Erik Eaglefeather, NY
  • Michael Forian, QC
  • Sylvie Nelson, NY
  • Jonathan Potter, QC
  • Samuel Yaffe, QC

2023 Board Meeting Dates

Full Board Meetings are held at 5:00 pm at Mountain Lake PBS unless otherwise indicated.

  • January 24, 2023
  • March 28, 2023
  • April 25, 2023
  • May 23, 2023
  • June 20, 2023 Moved
  • June 27, 2023
  • August 22, 2023
  • September 26, 2023
  • October 24, 2023
  • December 12, 2023 – Annual Meeting & Election

2023 Committee Meeting Dates

All meetings are held at Mountain Lake PBS unless otherwise indicated.

  • January 24, 2023 4:15 pm – Finance Committee
  • March 20, 2023 5:00 pm – Executive Committee
  • March 28, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance Committee
  • May 2, 2023 10:30 am – Development and Engagement Committee
  • May 23, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance Committee
  • June 20, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance Committee – Moved
  • June 27, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance Committee
  • July 13, 2023 10:00 am – Development and Engagement Committee
  • August 22, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance Committee
  • August 31, 2023 4:00 pm – Executive Committee
  • September 14, 2023 10:00 am – Development and Engagement Committee
  • October 17, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance and Audit Committee  Moved
  • October 23, 2023 5:00 pm – Nominating and Governance Committee
  • October 24, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance Committee Moved
  • November 7, 2023 5:00 pm – Finance Committee
  • November 9, 2023 10:00 am – Development and Engagement Committee Postponed
  • November 13, 2023 4:30 pm – Nominating and Governance Committee
  • November 28, 2023 4:00 pm – Nominating and Governance Committee Postponed
  • December 5, 2023 4:30 pm – Finance and Audit Committee Postponed
  • December 7, 2023 10:00 am – Development and Engagement Committee
  • December 11, 2023 4:30 pm – Nominating and Governance Committee
  • December 12, 2023 4:00 pm – Finance & Audit Committee 

Copies of open Board Meeting minutes are available upon request at the station. In compliance with Section 396(k) of the Communications Act, Mountain Lake PBS maintains an open meeting policy. The public is welcome at all meetings. The public may also call our station directly at 518-563-9770 and inquire as to the above meeting information and copies of minutes.

Until further notice, all meetings will be offered in-person and with a virtual attendance option.  Members of the public who are interested in information on how to attend should email us at mlpbs@mountainlake.org.

Certain meetings, or portions of meetings, may be closed to the public to address matters relating to individual employees, proprietary information, litigation, and other matters requiring the confidential advice of counsel, commercial or financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis, or the purchase of property or services whenever the premature exposure of such purchase would compromise the business interests of any such organization.

Community Advisory Board
  • Allison Hulbert-Bruce
  • Hope Coryer
  • Rachel Dutil
  • Walter Early
  • Lynda Guest
  • Nick Gunn
  • Kerry Haley
  • Danielle King
  • Ed Kirby
  • Jackie Madison
  • Michael Maislin
  • Michelle McGrath
  • Joshua Meyer
  • Robert Rokos
  • MaryAnne Bukolt-Ryder
  • Kyra Schaefer
  • Portia Allie-Turco
  • Gladis Zamparo

2023 CAB Meeting Dates

All meetings are held at Mountain Lake PBS unless otherwise indicated.

  • March 8, 2023 4:00 pm
  • June 7, 2023 4:00 pm
  • September 6, 2023 4:00 pm – Postponed
  • September 27, 2023 4:00 pm
  • December 6, 2023 4:00 pm Moved
  • January 3, 2024 4:00 pm

Copies of open meeting minutes are available upon request at the station. In compliance with Section 396(k) of the Communications Act, Mountain Lake PBS maintains an open meeting policy. The public is welcome at all meetings. The public may also call our station directly at 518-563-9770 and inquire as to the above meeting information and copies of minutes.

School Advisory Committee

The Mountain Lake PBS School Advisory Committee (SAC) is comprised of educators serving public and non-public school districts in Clinton, Franklin and Essex counties, as well as selected school districts in Washington, Warren and Hamilton Counties that are members of our regional B.O.C.E.S. districts.

The SAC is an integral component of our community advocacy and education work in the North Country and beyond. Its purpose is to work collaboratively with the station to strengthen and promote the educational services offered by Mountain Lake PBS.

Committee Members

  • Jennifer Bechtol
  • Mandy Bishop
  • Peter Castine
  • Mark Dalton
  • Patricia Damp
  • Susanne Ford-Croghan
  • Matt Fredette
  • Justin Gardner
  • Brandi Harris
  • Jennifer Hesseltine
  • Jackie McCarthy
  • Amy Myers
  • Heather Odell
  • Lance Paradis
  • Sonya Patnode
  • Russell Puschak
  • Seth Putnam
  • Staley Rich
  • Matt Smith
  • Denise Sypek
  • Becky Trombley
Station Reports and Public Information

Mountain Lake PBS’ Audited Financial Statements and Local Content and Service Report is available by using the links above, and are updated within days of their availability. Inspection of financial records is available by appointment at the station. Copies of any public financial statements will be made available within 5 business days of request at a cost of 10 cents per page (USD).

Executive Staff
Bill McColgan, President & CEO
518-563-9770 ext 126
Paul King, Director of Programming Operations
518-563-9770 ext 141
Jennifer Kowalczyk, Director of Engagement and Marketing
518-563-9770 ext 127
Maria Smith, Director of Development
518-563-9770 ext 125
Thom Hallock, Director of Production & Content
518-563-9770 ext 123
Member Organizations

Mountain Lake PBS is proud to hold memberships or affiliations with the following organizations:

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)