SPRING 2009 FUND DRIVE: Our Spring Fund Drive began Sunday, March 22nd - 7am and ended on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:10am.
What a beginning it was! KSFR found out three days prior to the start of the Fund Drive that SFCC would be "dark" - no power on Campus! George Weston was the hero - he coordinated all the details with SFCC facilities management to bring in two huge diesel powered generators (placed outside the back door) - lamps - and a maze of power cords. George, thanks for saving the day!
And what an ending it was, too! Dal and Cyndi Scullin (on-air morning hosts) challenged that "one" listener to donate $8,000.00 to end the Drive immediately; the Thank You Gift for this contribution would be the "naming rights" to the Newsroom. A call came into the Phone Room and - yes - it was just that call - WOW! Everyone was speechless (not exactly the best for radio delivery) and jubliant! The donor has asked to remain Anonymous for the time being.
We made our goal of $126,000 - thanks to all our Contributors, Producers, Volunteers, and Staff. Following are just some of the wonderful volunteers who helped make this Spring Fund Drive a grand success:
Cheryl Davis (Board - Secretary and Fund Drive Coordinator)
Robbie Dobyns (Board Treasurer)
Cyndi Scullin David Linke
Rick Ruff
Janie Bingham (Board Member)
Charlotte Cooke
Helga Ancona (Jazz a la Carta)
Judy Justice
Nan Brown
Mary-Chrolotte Domandi (Radio Cafe)
Beanie Kaman (Something Cool)
Barbara Hadley
John Burk
Bob Ross (Gardens, Food and Santa Fe)
Joan Sickler
Jim Ransom
Christopher Campbell
IAIA (Students and Staff)
Ellen Goldstein
Joan Brooks Baker (Board Vice-President)
Jonathan Sandmel (Board Member)
Nick Falcone
Virginia Hall-Smith
Jennifer Hanan
Diego Mulligan (journey Home)
Maredith Davis
Steve Golob
Bobby Mogill
Karen Sanchez-Samora (Chief Underwriting Officer)
David Samora
Michael Collins
Martha Romero (Board Member)
Donna Connolly
Theatre Grotessco
Jaye Oliver
Steve Marvin (Past Board Member)
Susan Ohori (Beyond Borders, Past Board Member)
Nancy McMillan
Carol Hawkins
Jack Johnston (Board Member)
Sheila Hartney
Toni Beldock
Mary Ogle
Cheryl Howell
Colleen Lynch
Randy Grissom (Board Member)
Jim Berry
and many many others who dropped by and picked up a phone, shared a smile or sorted papers.
Our deepest gratitude goes out to Walter Burke Catering and our very own Stacy Pearl (Mouth of Wonder) for providing all the volunteers and staff members with fabulous meals throughout the Fund Drive.
PROGRAMMING UPDATES:
Soul Notes (Hosted by Ijah) now on Friday nights - 7pm - 9pm
Max Entropy (Hosted by Jason Bullard) now on Saturday nights - 10pm -12am
Saturday Night Wild Card (Various Hosts) now on Saturday nights - 12a - 2am
The Jazz Experience (hosted by Arlen Asher) will move to Thursday afternoons - 1pm - 3pm starting June 4, 2009.
AND . . . A yet unnamed International Jazz show hosted by Helga Ancona will debut Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - Tuesday mornings - 9:00am - Noon.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
John Trentacosta and Friends: Every Saturday - 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Bumble Bee's Cafe and Grill - 301 Jefferson - John Trentacosta (Bopera House) and Friends perform with various guest musicians.
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 6:00 -9:00pm - Special Guest: Arlen Asher (The Jazz Experience).
Amy Goodman: Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 7:00pm. - St. Francis Auditorium - Benefit for KSFR. Tickets: Lensic Box Office 505-988-1234.
The Outpost Benefit: Sunday, May 17, 2009, 3:00 - 6:00pm - Scottish Rite Temple - benefit for The Outpost honoring and celebrating the milestone birthdays of Arlen Asher (The Jazz Experience) and "Bumble Bee" Bob Weil. Tickets: Lensic Box Office 505-988-1234.
Santa Fe Poetry Jam 2009: Poets, musicians, dancers, multimedia artists and other creative artists will take the stage to entertain, enchant and inspire. A special collaboration between poet Lauren Camp (Colors of Jazz) and pianist John Rangel is included in the lineup. Thursday April 16, 2009 - 7:00pm - Lensic.
St. John's College Presents - Music on the Hill: Wednesdays - June 10, 17, and 24 and July 8, 15, and 22. Soccer Field at St. John's College. Musical Line-up:
June 10: Bert Dalton (Brazilian Jazz Project)
June 17: Eileen Meyers (Indie Folk)
June 24: Arlen Asher Quartet (The Jazz Experience) with John Trentacosta (Bopera House), et al.
July 8: Michael Herndon (Jazz Vocals)
July 15: Nacha Mendez (Latin Jazz)
July 22: Wagogo (World Beat)
Free Admission - bring the family and friends - a blanket - picnic basket or food is available from Walter Burke Catering. KSFR is the media sponsor and will host a Booth. We would enjoy having a huge KSFR turnout, setup tables, chairs, blankets and we can picnic together! Thirsty Ear Music Festival: The Thirsty Ear Festival will be held the weekend of Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, 2009 - Eaves Movie Ranch. KSFR is the festival producer with sole responsiblity for content. NV1 will be the sole distributor. This year the Festival will go out over the Public Radio Satelitte Service and will be aired nationally. KSFR will host a booth.
Please send your activities to Linda@KSFR.org
| KSFR BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Recently elected new Board Members include: Jane Bingham, Jonathan Sandmel, and Randy Grissom. The current Board is as follows:
Bios will be added in next month's One-O-One-One Newsletter.
WHADDYA READIN'? We would like to share what you are currently reading - and your recommendations.
Linda's current read: "Reading the OED: One Man, One Year, 21,730 Pages" by Ammon Shea
Please send your ideas to Linda@KSFR.org
WHADDYA LISTENIN' TO? We would like to share what you are currently listening to - and your recommendations.
Linda's current earful: Lisa Sokolov's "A Quiet Thing" - (2008 - Laughing Horse Records) - especially Track #2 - "Succotash".
Please send your ideas to Linda@KSFR.org
CURRENT UNDERWRITERS: These fine organizations support Santa Fe's Only Public Radio KSFR. When you're out-and-about, please thank them.
NEW KSFR SIGNATURE PIECE:
BULLETIN BOARD:
What would you have to Sell or Trade or Give-Away?
What would you need to Find or Buy or Receive?
Please send facts to Linda@KSFR.org
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