Become a Member of the CMC
The Community Media Center of Carroll County invites you to get involved and help "Make Community Matter"! Follow your dreams of producing your own television show. Or get the word out about an issue that is important to you or this community.
Membership is open to residents and non-profit organizations of Carroll as well as Maryland non-profit organizations that serve Carroll County.
Members have access to a fully-functional television studio, an express studio for public service announcements, a program editing suite and assistance from an experienced production staff. Members may also take advantage of television production training programs, networking and volunteer opportunities.
The Community Media Center is a non-profit public-education-government (PEG) organization with a mission to give the local community a means to voice their concerns and interests. The CMC's operations are made possible through cable access fees and membership support.
Membership Levels and Dues
CMC membership runs on a yearly cycle from July through June. Membership dues will be prorated depending on a member's sign up date.
A range of membership options are available depending on your interests and goals. A Basic Membership is available at no charge for those who are interested in submitting Bulletin Board announcements or volunteering their time. Paid membership levels provide individuals and organizations with the valuable benefits of access to training and the use of professional quality video production equipment and facilities.
Membership dues are paid directly to the CMC to offset costs of the services provided, use of the facility, liability insurance and other miscellaneous costs. Memberships are available for individuals and organizations.
- Basic Membership/Organizational Affiliate - Free
- invitation to events
- access to CMC email newsletter
- volunteer opportunities
- registered non-profits receive unlimited bulletin board announcements per year including picture, logo and up to 30 words ($8 value per bulletin)
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Click here for the basic membership form
- Individual $40 (Senior 65+/Student Discount $25)
- basic production certification courses
- access to advanced certification courses
- produce programming
- volunteer on other programs
- air programs on Channel 19 use of production equipment, Studio, editing facilities
- access to CMC email newsletter
- invitation to events
- invitation to Producers Forum
- Organizational / Religious Organization
Member $150 (Up to 5 individuals)
- unlimited do it yourself public service announcements to run on Channel 19-3 times/day for two weeks
- Level 1 - Basic Certification training
- use of production equipment, Studio, and editing facilities
- unlimited bulletin board announcements per year including picture, logo and up to 30 words
- air programs on Channel 19
- access to CMC email newsletter
- member listing in annual report
- invitation to special events
- website member directory
- CMC Underwriter $350
- organizational Member benefits
- underwriter message on one CMC program (12 on air mentions)
Please click here for the paid membership form (PDF
File). Completed forms can be mailed or dropped off to the Community Media Center at 1301 Washington Road in Westminster between 8:30am and 6pm Monday through Friday. If you have questions about membership, please call us at 410-386-4415.