August 23, 2007

Panel Media Contact
James M. Kudla (SPC/TriData)
703-351-8238
jkudla@sysplan.com

The Governor's press office today issued a media technical advisory to help facilitate coverage of next week's event:

GOVERNOR'S MEDIA TECHNICAL ADVISORY
~ Virginia Tech Review Panel Report ~

The Governor’s press office today issued a media advisory announcing the following:

Thursday, August 30

Virginia Tech Review Panel Report. Governor Kaine will accept the report of the independent Virginia Tech Review Panel.

Contact:
Phone:
Cell Phone:
Internet:
 Kevin Hall
(804) 225-4260
(804) 393-9406
www.governor.virginia.gov
WHAT: Virginia Tech Review Panel Report

Governor Timothy M. Kaine will accept the report of the independent Virginia Tech Review Panel. The Governor, Panel Chair Col. Gerald Massengill, and other Panel members will make remarks, and then take questions from the media.

Hard copies of the Panel's report will be available at the event and on-line at www.governor.virginia.gov.
WHEN: Thursday, August 30 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: East Reading Room (former House Chamber)
Patrick Henry Building
1111 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
MEDIA ACCESS: Each member of the media should be prepared to show an ID badge issued from your media organization upon entering the Patrick Henry Building.
PARKING PARKING: For Satellite or Microwave Vehicles:

If you are bringing a satellite or microwave truck, you MUST register it with the Department of General Services by 5:00 PM on Monday, August 27. Contact Susan Pollard at Susan.Pollard@DGS.Virginia.Gov, or by phone at 804-641-9199.

Please provide the following information:

  • Media Organization (Please mention if you are with a particular television program)
  • Contact Name
  • Mobile Number
  • E-mail Address
  • Length/size of transmission vehicle
  • Length of stay
Transmission vehicles must be parked by 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29. Due to space restrictions Satellite truck parking will be in multiple locations. The contact person listed will be contacted regarding when and where to park. Please be aware that some satellite truck parking will be on an incline. Therefore, please bring wheel chocks for your truck.

CABLE RUN:

Depending on your satellite truck's location, be prepared for a 300 - 1,000 foot cable run. If you run cable into public areas, be prepared to cover your cables or use yellow cable jacket protectors.