To reimburse Nick Bethard $6004.38 for building a Livestreaming kit to be used at major events
EB# 10-25
EB Ballot #10-25 – To reimburse Nick Bethard $6004.38 for building a Livestreaming kit to be used at major events
Motion by Michele Elmore, Secretary, and seconded by Mike Sweeney, Vice President, to reimburse Nick Bethard $6004.38 for building a Livestreaming kit to be used at major events.
Background:
In response to the growing demand for high-quality Live Streaming, Nick created an easy-to-use and highly capable kit that enables hosting clubs to provide reliable, high-quality Live Streaming without needing technical expertise.
Nick spent just over $6000 out of pocket to build out this kit (not including significant donations or equipment and labor). The kit was used at the 2024 MER Championship, 2024 AWMA Championship, and 2024 USCA GSD Nationals. Following the conclusion of the 2024 championship season, extensive improvements were made to the kit.
Key features of the kit include:
- Easy to use for on-site event volunteers, requiring minimal training.
- Starlink internet included, easy internet connection virtually anywhere in the US.
- High-Definition streaming at 60 fps with optional graphics.
- YouTube Live is built into the system. Other platforms are also possible.
o Paywall is possible; more research and discussion are needed.
- Long-range wireless mic for announcements, judge’s critiques, etc.
o Direct mic connection for clear mic audio on Livestream.
o Mic can also be connected to a host-supplied public address system.
- Includes shipping cases for easy shipment.
Important notes:
o Video camera with HDMI output NOT provided.
o Public address system NOT provided.
Video quality demo of the updated kit: https://youtube.com/live/2BnU3wERlUY
VOTE RESULTS
YES: 16 – President Vadim Plotsker, Vice President Mike Sweeney, Treasurer John Kennedy, Secretary Michele Elmore, DOJ Nathaniel Roque, NBW Heidi Theis, DAL Mike Diehl, Mark Chaffin, and Josh Lininger, RD’s Don Yelle, Ben Kools, Tom Miller, Richard Shook, , Cherie Flores, Pedro Jimenez, Julia Grayson and Nelli Racsko
No Response: 3 – RD Chris Thompson, Robin Ayling and Richard Shook
NFD: 1 – DAL Deb Krsnich
MOTION CARRIED MAY 6, 2025