What's the difference between television and community television, WCTV president John White asked the members gathered for the station's annual meeting on Wednesday, September 25.

The involvement.

A video slideshow showed Wareham Community Television members producing a cooking show, on location at Wareham Gatemen games, at countless events in the schools, documenting the town's parades and other happenings, hosting the annual auction and entertainment fundraiser, among a slew of other things.

"We have an amazing organization that's doing amazing things in Wareham," said WCTV Executive Director Jay Heard. Dedicated volunteers, staff, and members of the board of directors "make our cable dreams come true," Heard noted.

And that board of directors has the station's finances in check.

"The first thing you should all know is that the organization is doing really well," said board member Paul Ciccotelli, adding, only half-jokingly: "There are no lawsuits!"

WCTV is financed solely through the fees that cable subscribers pay to Comcast and Verizon — not by tax dollars, Ciccotelli stressed.

He noted that the station is on target to be able to get new equipment and implement new programs throughout the next year, Ciccotelli said.

"Our future looks pretty bright," White added.

The Board of Directors is continuing vet options for a new, bigger studio — a project announced at last year's annual meeting. It is exploring whether to purchase an existing building or build from scratch, White said.

WCTV is also looking for support in upcoming contract negotiations with Comcast and Verizon.

Heard noted that the station is continuing to increase its commitment to Wareham Public Schools. Education Coordinator Christian Fernandes is currently at the high school 35 hours per week as a tech teacher is out on medical leave.

And last year, WCTV donated Apple computers and editing software to the School Department.

On the production end, things are about to get really busy.

"Next year, we should see our production schedule really take off," said Heard, explaining that the station is involved in the Summer of Celebration in 2014, in which the town will recognize the the 275th anniversary of the incorporation of Wareham and the 200th anniversary of the British attack by the HMS Nimrod warship.

The WCTV staff announced its "volunteer of the year," which was awarded to Renee Walsh, a familiar face at the station and behind the camera at School Committee meetings.

"This business doesn't run without volunteers," said WCTV Technical Director Steve Ruiz in recognizing Walsh's continuous support.

Walsh, who is known around the station for being soft-spoken and modest — but always ready to help — had to nearly be dragged from the back of the room to receive the award. (She is also credited with creating the opening video for the annual meeting. Watch it below!)

"You want to say a few words?" Heard asked.

Walsh wasn't up for it.

Ruiz deadpanned: "No. She doesn't talk!"

In other business, members voted Jim Bruce, a Wareham native and 42-year owner of E.L. Morse Lumber, to the board.

Bruce says WCTV has provided an "invaluable resource."

Bruce takes over for incumbent Jim Newman, who has served on the board since WCTV's inception in the late 2000s. Others vying for the seat were Rose Berry, manager of Eastern Bank on Main Street; Tom Cassella, active member of WCTV; the Rev. Dr. Robert Gomes, minister of the Riverside Church at 191 Main Street who produces a show in conjunction with the church; Patricia Rumney, who hosts "Good Morning Wareham" every morning, Monday through Friday, on WCTV.

Before the meeting closed for a screening of the station's latest documentary, "The Cape Cod Vertical Lift Bridge," Ruiz asked the members to get involved.

"If you're not active now, get active," he said. "It's fun!"

For more information about WCTV and to become a member, visit www.warehamtv.org.

Check out the videos below for a look at the past year at WCTV!