Annual EEOC Public File Report
Hometown Broadcasting, Inc. and Hometown Broadcasting of Austin, Inc.
Covering the Period December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011

Stations comprising Station Employment Unit
KQPR-FM, KQAQ-AM

Vacancy Information
The following are all full-time job vacancies filled between December 1, 2010 and November 30, 2011 identified by job title and indicating the recruitment source that referred the successful candidate.

Full-Time Positions                                                           Total #                  Recruitment                         Recruitment                          
Filled by Job Title                             DOE                       Interviewed          Source of Hire                    Sources Utilized
1 PT Traffic                           12/20/10          4                      #9                                #1, #2, #3, #8, #9, #10
1 FT Sales                              6/16/11            2                      #1                                #1, #2, #3, #7, #8, #9 

Recruitment Sources:

Type                                        Contact                    Address                                   Method of Contact                   #Interviews                                                                                                                                                                                                                              from Source
1. Vacancy Announcements
on KQPR-FM & KQAQ-AM    Anna Rahn               109 East Clark St                     507-373-9600                         3                             
                                                                                Albert Lea, MN 56007

2. Albert Lea Tribune                              Crystal Miller           808 W. Front St                       507-373-1411                        
                                                                                Albert Lea, MN 56007
               
3. Austin Daily Herald             Jana Gray                 310 2nd St NE                          507-433-8851                        
                                                                                Austin MN 55912

4. Freeborn Co Shopper           Julia Thompson       110 S Pearl St                          507-373-1310
                                                                                Albert Lea MN 56007

5. Mower Co Shopper                              Julia Thompson       3405 W Oakland Ave                              507-437-7731
                                                                                Austin, MN 55912

6. Austin Post Bulletin             Jerry Boland            210 South Main St                   507-434-7347
                                                Sarah Iverson          Austin, MN 55912

7. MN Broadcasters Assoc      Megan Eischen        3033 Excelsior Blvd., Ste 301 612-926-8123                        
                                                                                Minneapolis, MN 55416

8. MN Workforce Center         Steve Bauer              1649 W Main Skyline Plaza     507-379-3409                        
Web Postings:                                                           Albert Lea, MN 56007
http:// minnesotaworks.net                      

9. Personal Referral/                                N/A                          N/A                                          N/A                                          3                             
 Unsolicited Applicant/
 Resume on File-Past Recruitment

10. Express Employment        Bill Lubke                                1410 West Main                                                     
       Professionals                                                    Albert Lea, MN 56007             507-373-2826                        

 SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT OUTREACH INITIATIVES – Dec 1 2010 – Nov 30 2011 

Jan ’10 - Tour of the Station. AM Announcer conducted a Station tour for a group of local Cub Scout Pack members and Leader discussing broadcast in general and day-to-day responsibilities, also introduced Program Director/On-Air Announcer for discussion on what an announcer does, and cut a liner as a group. Station Personnel: Ron Hunter  

Feb ’10 – Kathy Stewart was provide Conference Training for an hour a day for 5 days with Connie Combie on the Smarts Traffic System
 
March ’11  - Had a booth set up at the Austin Home & Vacation Show at the Riverside Arena with station information and blank applications on hand. Station Employees rotated manning the booth throughout the 3 day event and spoke with attendees about broadcast career opportunities for their particular position. 

5/2/11 – Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from Lake Mills HS participated in our Senior Nights event that accompanied by a School Official. They were present for 2-1/2 hours. Event started at 5:30pm w/complimentary dinner from local restaurant, followed by tour of the stations with a station appointed chaperone, and as a group they select all of the songs to air that evening and drafted some on-air prep. Then they’re physically On-the Air Broadcasting for 2 hrs with an experienced Announcer - introducing songs, recognizing sponsors, and producing Graduation Safety Messages that air after the event, and weather announcements.
Station Personnel: Ron Hunter, Jerry Viktora

5/3/11 – Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from Alden Conger HS participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Jay Paul, Sindi Fulton

5/4/11 – Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from USC (United South Central-Wells) HS
Northwood Kensett HS participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Steph Helleksen, Tammy Swensen

5/5/11 – Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from Northwood Kensett HS participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Steph Helleksen, Anna Rahn

5/9/11 –Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from Blooming Prairie HS participated in our Senior Nights event.  Station Personnel: Ron Hunter, Kathy Stewart
                               
5/10/11 - Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship.  Graduating Students from NRHEG (New Richland, Hrtland, Ellendale, Geneva) HS’s participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Steph Helleksen, Don Throlson

5/11/11 - Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship.  Graduating Students from Glenville Emmons HS participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Jay Paul, Anna Rahn

5/12/11 –  Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from Austin Pacelli HS participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Steph Helleksen, Tammy Swensen

5/13/11 –  Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from Albert Lea HS participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Ron Hunter, April Habana

5/16/11–  Tour of Stations & Career Mentorship. Graduating Students from Austin Public HS participated in our Senior Nights event.
Station Personnel: Jay Paul, Sindi Fulton

Oct 2011: The entire staff was offered the opportunity to Attend any PC Program Training Courses that would enhance their Proficiency & Productivity in their positions and there was only one employee that took advantage of the opportunity. Jerry Viktora attended a number of courses over a 2 day period 11/4 & 11/11 including Windows 95, 98, Me, Vista & 7...and received a Certificate of Completion