Window to the World Communications, Inc. (WWCI) quarterly Board of Trustee general meetings are open to the public. View details below for upcoming and past meetings. All members of the public planning to attend meetings must RSVP in advance to Bridget Dehl. 

FY24 Board Meetings

• Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 3:30 pm, 1 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago (hybrid on Zoom)
• Thursday, February 29, 2024, 12:00 pm, Virtual (Zoom)
• Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 12:00 pm, 50 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago (hybrid on Zoom)

FY24 Committee Meetings

• August 17, 2023: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 11, 2023: an audit committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 11, 2023: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 19, 2023: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 21, 2023: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 25, 2024: A governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• February 15, 2024: a finance committee investment working group meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.

FY23 Board Meetings

• Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 3:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago and Virtual (hybrid on Zoom)
• Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 12:00 pm, Virtual (Zoom)
• Thursday, April 27, 2023, 12:00 pm, Virtual (Zoom)
• Monday, June 26, 2023, 12:00 pm, Northern Trust, 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago (hybrid on Zoom)

FY23 Committee Meetings

• September 15, 2022: A governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• September 16, 2022: An investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 6, 2022 A strategic planning committee Meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 10, 2023: A finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 18, 2023: A governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 19, 2023:  An investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• March 7, 2023: A governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• March 14, 2023: A REDI committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• March 16, 2023: An investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• May 31, 2023: A governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 9, 2023: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 16, 2023: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.

FY22 Board Meetings

• Thursday October 28, 2021, 3:00 pm, Virtual (Zoom)
• Thursday, January 27, 2022, 12:00 pm, Virtual (Zoom)
• Thursday, April 28, 2022, 12:00 pm, Northern Trust, 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago and Virtual (hybrid on Zoom)
• Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 12:00 pm, Virtual (Zoom)

FY22 Committee Meetings

• July 15, 2021: an audit committee Meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• July 16, 2021: a REDI committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• August 25, 2021: a development committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• September 15, 2021: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 5, 2021: a strategic planning committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 13, 2021: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 15, 2021: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 15, 2021: an audit committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 13, 2021: a development committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 15, 2021: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 13, 2022: a REDI committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 14, 2022: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• February 17, 2022: a REDI committee meeting will be held via Zoom on February 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm. The first portion of the meeting will be open to the public, and the remainder will be held in closed session to discuss proprietary information. If you would like to attend, please contact Judy Mangialardi.
• April 13, 2022: the WWCI Finance Committee Meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• April 18, 2022: the WWCI Investment Committee Meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• April 28, 2022: A governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 6, 2022: a strategic planning committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 7, 2022: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 13, 2022: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.

FY21 Board Meetings

• Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 3:00 pm, Zoom; the meeting was held in closed session due to confidential and proprietary matters.
• Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 12:00 pm, Zoom; the start of the meeting was open to the public; the latter portion of the meeting was closed to the public, due to matters related to proprietary information.
• Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 12:00 pm, Zoom; the start of the meeting was open to the public; the latter portion of the meeting was closed to the public, due to matters related to proprietary information.
• Thursday, June 24, 2021, 12:00 pm, Zoom; the start of the meeting was open to the public; the latter portion of the meeting was closed to the public, due to matters related to proprietary information.

FY21 Committee Meetings

• July 16, 2020: an audit committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• July 28, 2020: a development committee conference call was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• July 29, 2020: a community engagement early childhood subcommittee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information.
• August 6, 2020: a community engagement committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information.
• September 23, 2020: a development committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• September 29, 2020: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review commercial and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 14, 2020: a racial equity, diversity & inclusion committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information. 
• October 19, 2020: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• November 3, 2020: a community engagement committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information.
• November 9, 2020: a strategic planning committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information.
• November 11, 2020: an audit committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 11, 2020: a REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 15, 2020: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 16, 2020: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• February 4, 2021: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• March 16, 2021: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• March 25, 2021: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• March 31, 2021: a development committee conference call was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• April 12, 2021: a REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) committee meeting will be held via Zoom on April 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm. The first portion of the meeting will be open to the public, and the remainder will be held in closed session to discuss proprietary information. If you would like to attend, please contact Judy Mangialardi.
• May 11, 2021: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• May 19, 2021: a development committee meeting will be held via Zoom on May 19, 2021 at 11:00 am. The first portion of the meeting will be open to the public, and the remainder will be held in closed session to discuss proprietary information. If you would like to attend, please contact Bridget Dehl.
• May 26, 2021: a Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion committee meeting will be held via Zoom on May 26, 2021 at 12:00 pm. The first portion of the meeting will be open to the public, and the remainder will be held in closed session to discuss proprietary information. If you would like to attend, please contact Judy Mangialardi.
• May 27, 2021: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 10, 2021: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.

FY20 Board Meetings

• Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 3:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
• Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 12:00 pm, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
• Wednesday, May 13, 2020, meeting was held in closed session due to confidential and proprietary matters.
• Tuesday, June 30, 2020, meeting was held in closed session due to confidential and proprietary matters.

​FY20 Committee Meetings

• July 17, 2019: a development committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• August 7, 2019: an audit committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary corporate information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• August 7, 2019: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary corporate information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• August 21, 2019: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary corporate information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis. 
• September 24, 2019: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 16, 2019: an audit committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 30, 2019: a community engagement committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• November 26, 2019: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• December 18, 2019: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 22, 2020: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 28, 2020: a community engagement committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information.
• February 6, 2020: a developmenr committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• April 8, 2020: a governance committee conference call was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• April 24, 2020: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• May 7, 2020: a community engagement committee meeting was held in closed session for confidential discussions and matters relating to proprietary information. 
• June 15, 2020: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 17, 2020: a governance committee conference call was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.

FY19 Board Meetings

• Wednesday, October 24, 2018, 3:30 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
• The January 31, 2019 meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather. The meeting was rescheduled for February 28. See below.
• Thursday, February 28,  2019, 12:00 pm, Sidley Austin LLP, 1 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. The start of the meeting is open to the public; the latter portion of the meeting is closed to the public, due to matters related to proprietary information.
• Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00 pm, University Club of Chicago, 76 East Monroe Street, Chicago
• Thursday, June 27, 2019, 12:00 pm, Standard Club, 320 South Plymouth Court, Chicago 

​FY19 Committee Meetings

• August 22, 2018: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, investment alternatives, current allocations, rebalancing and investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. Representatives from Plante Moran, Window to the World Communications, Inc. auditors, attended the meeting.
• September 12, 2018: an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged and confidential basis.
• September 14, 2018: a strategic planning meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information.
• October 12, 2018: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 17, 2018: an audit committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary corporate information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• October 22, 2018: a finance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary corporate information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• November 12, 2018: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• November 28, 2018 : an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary corporate information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• January 23, 2019 : an investment committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss proprietary corporate information and to review financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• February 11, 2019: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• February 28, 2019: a community engagement committee meeting will take place at 11:00 am in the offices of Sidley Austin LLP, One South Dearborn Street. Chicago, Illinois.
• April 3, 2019:  a community engagement committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information.
• April 8, 2019: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• April 25, 2019: a community engagement committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 5, 2019: a governance committee meeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.
• June 27, 2019: a community engagement committeemeeting was held in closed session to discuss matters relating to proprietary information and financial information obtained from a person on a privileged or confidential basis.

FY18 Board Meetings

• Monday, October 30, 2017, 12:00 pm, Standard Club, 320 South Plymouth Court, Chicago
• Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 12:00 pm, The Chicago Club, 81 East Van Buren, Chicago
• Thursday, April 26, 2018, 12:00 pm, Women’s Athletic Club, 626 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago
• Thursday, June 28, 2018, 12:00 pm, BMO Harris Bank, 115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago

​FY18 Committee Meetings

• July 18, 2017: an Imagining More campaign committee meeting was held to review the progress of campaign projects, fundraising plans and results, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• July 19, 2017: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed their FY17 audit plan, including future upcoming accounting changes. Draft 403(b) December 31, 2016 audited financial statements were reviewed, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• August 23, 2017: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, investment alternatives, current allocations, rebalancing and investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. Representatives from Plante Moran, Window to the World Communications, Inc. auditors, attended the meeting. An executive session was held at the end of the meeting.
• October 4, 2017: a governance  committee meeting was held to review a list of prospective candidates for the Board of Trustees, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• October 17, 2017: a finance committee meeting was held to review FY17 financial results, FY17 financial risks, production projects, campaign fundraising results, key metrics,  and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• October 18, 2017: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed their audit results, June 30, 2017 audited financial statements, upcoming accounting standards,  and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• October 30, 2017: a community engagement committee meeting of the board was held to discuss naming ideas and upcoming engagement events on the WTTW calendar. Proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• November 14, 2017: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, investment alternatives, current allocations, rebalancing and investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• January 3, 2018: a WFMT radio committee meeting was held to review the progress of 98.7WFMT, the WFMT Radio Network, and WFMT fundraising plans and results, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• January 10, 2018: a governance  committee meeting was held to review a list of prospective candidates for the Board of Trustees, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• January 16, 2018: a finance committee meeting was held to review FY18 financial results, FY18 financial risks and trends, production projects, WYCC license transfer, shared master control operations, facilities rental client proposal, campaign fundraising results, key metrics, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• January 23, 2018: an Imagining More campaign committee meeting was held to review the progress of campaign projects, fundraising plans and results, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• January 31, 2018: a community engagement committee meeting was held to discuss upcoming community engagement screenings, branding, and funding opportunities for a student film festival. Proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• February 14, 2018: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, investment alternatives, current allocations, rebalancing and investment options, retirement plan advisor role, investment policy,  and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• April 19, 2018: a combined investment and finance committee meeting was held to review recent investment performance, FY18 financial results, FY18 financial risks and trends, campaign fundraising results, key operating metrics, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• June 27, 2018: a finance committee meeting was held to review FY18 financial results, the FY 19 operating and capital budgets; financial risks and trends; campaign fundraising results; key operating metrics; and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.

FY17 Board Meetings

• Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 12:00 pm, The Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago
• Thursday, January 26, 2017, 12:00 pm, The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago
• Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 12:00 pm, True Partners Consulting, 225 W. Wacker Drive , Chicago
• Thursday, June 22, 2017, 12:00 pm, University Club, 76 East monroe Street, Chicago

​FY17 Committee Meetings

• July 20, 2016: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed their FY16 audit plan. Draft 403(b) December 31, 2015 audited financial statements were reviewed, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• July 26, 2016.  an executive committee meeting was held to review senior management compensation, personnel performance, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.  
• August 25, 2016: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, economic factors affecting the portfolio, investment alternatives, possible rebalancing, new international fund investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• September 20, 2016: an Imagining More Campaign Committee meeting was held to review the progress of campaign projects, fundraising plans and results, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• October 14, 2016: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed their FY16 audit results including draft June 30, 2016 audited financial statements, upcoming accounting changes; and proprietary and financial information was discussed.
• October 16, 2016: a Radio Committee meeting was held to review the WFMT Tape Archive digitization project, current programming on 98.7 WFMT, activities of the WFMT Radio Network, and FY17 fundraising results, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• October 18, 2016: a finance committee meeting was held to review draft June 30, 2016 audited financial statements, FY16 financial results, FY16 financial risks, production projects, campaign fundraising results, key metrics, investment returns, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• November 15, 2016: an Imagining More Campaign Committee meeting was held to plan year-end campaign strategies, winter 2017 activities, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• December 20, 2016: an Imagining More Campaign Committee meeting was held to review campaign progress, upcoming meetings and donor engagement opportunities, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• January 17, 2017: an Imagining More Campaign Committee meeting was held to review campaign progress, campaign project updates, winter 2017 donor engagement opportunities, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• January 17, 2017: a finance committee meeting was held to review FY17 financial results, FY17 financial risks and planned expense reductions, campaign fundraising results, key metrics, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• January 26, 2017: a community engagement meeting was held to review WTTW engagement efforts and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• March 16, 2017: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, investment alternatives, rebalancing and campaign cash investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• March 27, 2017: an Imagining More Campaign Committee meeting was held to review FY18 campaign plans, campaign progress, spring 2017 donor engagement opportunities, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• April 18, 2017: a combined investment and finance committee meeting was held to review recent investment performance, FY17 financial results, FY17 financial risks and future risks, campaign fundraising results, known FY 18 financial trends and challenges, key metrics, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• April 26, 2017: a community engagement meeting was held to work on drafting a mission statement and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• May 16, 2017: an Imagining More Campaign Committee meeting was held to review campaign progress, FY18 campaign planning, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• June 15, 2017: a finance committee meeting was held to review year to date FY17 financial results, FY18 capital and operating budgets, campaign fundraising results, key metrics, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• June 22, 2017: a community engagement meeting was held to work on completing a mission statement and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• July 18, 2017: an Imagining More campaign committee meeting was held to review the progress of campaign projects, fundraising plans and results, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• July 19, 2017: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed their FY17 audit plan, including future upcoming accounting changes. Draft 403(b) December 31, 2016 audited financial statements were reviewed, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.

FY16 Board Meetings

• Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 4:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
• Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 12:00 pm, BMO Harris, 111 W. Monroe Street, Chicago
• Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 12:00 pm, The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago
• Thursday, June 30, 2016, 12:00 pm, East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury Street, Chicago

​FY16 Committee Meetings

• July 22, 2015: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed their FY15 audit plan. Draft 403(b) December 31, 2014 audited financial statements were reviewed, and proprietary and financial information was discussed.
• August 5, 2015: a community engagement committee meeting was held to review recent program activity, and privileged information pertaining to staff personnel was discussed.
• August 25, 2015: a governance  committee meeting was held to review a list of prospective candidates for the Board of Trustees, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• September 22, 2015: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, current global economic factors affecting the portfolio, investment alternatives, campaign endowment investment options, possible rebalancing, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• October 5, 2015: a finance committee meeting was held to review FY15 financial results, FY16 financial risks, potential and ongoing production projects, campaign fundraising results, key metrics, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• October 7, 2015: A community engagement meeting was held to review recent activities of the staff pertaining to the American Graduate dropout prevention initiative; WTTW’s co-sponsorship of independent films and discussions at the Chicago Cultural Center; research and proposed strategies for development of a business plan related to community engagement; and privileged and confidential information was discussed.
• October 21, 2015: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed their FY15 audit results; including draft June 30, 2015 audited financial statements; and proprietary and financial information was discussed.
• November 19, 2015: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, investment alternatives, rebalancing and campaign cash investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• January 19, 2016: a finance committee meeting was held to review FY16 financial results, FY16 financial risks and planned expense reductions, potential and ongoing production projects, campaign fundraising results, key metrics, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• April 12, 2016: a combined investment and finance committee meeting was held to review recent investment performance, FY16 financial results, FY16 financial risks and reductions made to the FY16 forecast, potential and ongoing production projects, FY17 and future risks, campaign fundraising results, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• June 22, 2016: a finance committee meeting was held to review year-to-date FY16 financial results, FY16 forecast adjustments, revenue and project planning, campaign fundraising results, staffing and employee issues, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.

FY15 Board Meetings

• Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 4:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago

  On October 7, 2014 during a general quarterly meeting of the WWCI Board of Trustees, the Board chairman called for an executive session.

• Thursday, January 29, 2015, 12:00 pm, BMO Harris Bank, 115 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago
• Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 12:00 pm, The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago
• Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 12:00 pm, Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago

​FY15 Committee Meetings

• August 27, 2014: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, review investment alternatives, fund rebalancing, possible new fund investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• October 7, 2014: a legislative advisory committee meeting was held to review public media federal funding issues, recent FCC spectrum auction information, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• October 7, 2014: a marketing and advertising committee meeting was held to review new content projects, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• October 15, 2014: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran reviewed the results of their FY14 audit, draft audited financial statements were reviewed and proprietary and financial information was discussed.
• October 28, 2014: a finance committee meeting was held to review final FY14 financial results, current year financial results, personnel, potential and ongoing production project, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• November 20, 2014: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, current global economic factors affecting the portfolio, investment alternatives, fund rebalancing, new fund investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• November 24, 2014: a strategic planning committee meeting was held to review and assess the strategic plan, implementation plans, funds raised around specific projects, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• January 8, 2015: a strategic planning committee meeting was held to review and assess the strategic plan, implementation plans, financial models, the upcoming FCC broadcast spectrum auction, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.s
• January 14, 2015: a finance committee meeting was held to review year-to-date FY15 financial results, FY15 forecast adjustments, potential and ongoing production projects, campaign fundraising results, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• February 19, 2015: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, current global economic factors affecting the portfolio, investment alternatives, possible rebalancing, new fund investment options, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 
• February 2, 2015: a strategic planning committee meeting was held to review and assess the strategic plan, implementation plans, funds raised around specific projects, spectrum auction issues, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• February 18, 2015: a strategic planning committee meeting was held to review and assess the strategic plan, implementation and funding plans, spectrum auction issues, radio funding models, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• April 17, 2015: a combined investment and finance committee meeting was held to review year-to-date investment performance, FY15 financial results, FY15 forecast adjustments, cash flow, credit and bank borrowing, campaign project funding and spending, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• April 22, 2015: a marketing and advertising committee meeting was held to review new content projects, and proprietary and confidential information was discussed.
• June 17, 2015: a finance committee meeting was held to review year-to-date FY15 financial results, FY15 forecast adjustments, campaign fundraising results, campaign project funding and spending, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed. 

FY14 Board Meetings

• Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 4:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago

• Thursday, January 30, 2014, 12:00 pm, BMO Harris, 115 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago

  On January 30, 2014 during a general quarterly meeting of the WWCI Board of Trustees, the Board chairman called for an executive session. The purpose of this executive session was to discuss the potential financing and sources of funding for a new children’s television program.

• Wednesday, April 30, 2014, 8:00 am, 10:00 am, Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago

• Tuesday, June 24, 2014, 12:00 pm, Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago

  On June 24, 2014 during a general quarterly meeting of the WWCI Board of Trustees, the Board chairman called for an executive session. The purpose of this executive session was to discuss recent proprietary and confidential financial matters surrounding an anonymous donor pledge.

FY14 Committee Meetings

• February 11, 2014: an investment committee meeting was held to review investment results, review investment alternatives, and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• January 24, 2014: a finance committee meeting was held to review financial results and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• April 25, 2014: a combined investment and finance committee meeting was held to review investment results, review investment alternatives, financial results, potential production projects and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.
• April 30, 2014: a community engagement committee meeting was held to review recent program activity and privileged information pertaining to staff personnel was discussed.
• June 16, 2014: an audit committee meeting was held and Plante Moran representatives reviewed their audit plan with the committee and proprietary financial information was discussed.
• June 17, 2014: a finance committee meeting was held to review current fiscal year financial results, PBS program fees, personnel, potential and ongoing production projects, the fiscal 15 budget and proprietary and confidential financial information was discussed.

FY13 Board Meetings

• Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 4:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
• Thursday, January 31, 2013, 12:00 pm, BMO Harris Bank, 115 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago
• Thursday, April 11, 2013, 12:00 pm, Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago
• Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 12:00 pm, True Partners Consulting, 225 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago

FY12 Board Meetings

• Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 4:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
• Thursday, January 19, 2012, 12:00 pm, Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago
• Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 8:00 am, Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Chicago
• Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 12:00 pm, Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren, Chicago

FY11 Board Meetings

• Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 12:00 pm, WWCI Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
• Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 12:00 pm, Goldman Sachs, 71 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
• Thursday, April 21, 2011, 12:00 pm, Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe Street, Chicago
• Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 8:00 am, Harris Bank, 115 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago

Important Notes:

• All members of the public planning to attend meetings must RSVP to Bridget Dehl.
• For in-person meetings, please check in with your identification at the front desk and/or security in the lobby of the meeting location.