Summer Haps

Written By Central Vermont Community Radio

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Friends of WGDR/WGDH -

Happy Solstice! We hope those of you in Vermont and elsewhere under this heat dome many in the country are stuck under. This is going to be a busy summer at the station, and we'll have more to share about what that entails, soon. For now, we've got a few updates from the last few months, including some programming changes, to catch you up on.

Welcome New Programmers, See You Again Soon to Some Departing

In the coming weeks, you will hear four new live programmers coming on the air during some otherwise syndicated filled slots:
  • Natascha Deininger - music and interviews with local folks talking about their favorite albums, sort of like Desert Island Discs (check out the BBC podcast if you haven't heard it).
  • Mac Dates - a metal and more music show
  • Bill Nowlan - a range of music focusing on the lyrics of the tunes
  • Jason Hagler - RPM, ambient, and spacey music
You may have caught these folks training live on the air. Thanks to our team of trainers helping these folks join the team!

By the end of the summer, the following current programmers will be signing off the air with us.
  • Thomas Mattera - Styrofoam Stereo
  • Merry Gangemi - Quilting Hour (part of the rotation)
  • Tim Metayer - The Tim Show
  • Richie Walker (Turkey Joe) - The Jive Turkey Show
  • Maria Shumann - Bread & Salt
  • Chris Buckridge - Predictably Unpredictable
We send these folks off with nothing but radio love and appreciation. A mix of big life things are drawing each of them away from the air, but there will always be a spot for them in the future.

A final schedule will be confirmed by the Programming Committee in July. Stay tuned!


Celebrating Excellence: First Station Awards

Earlier this year, before the spring drive and 51st party, we proudly presented our first Station Awards to honor the achievements of our dedicated programmers and volunteers. These awards were voted on by folks involved in the station as programmers and volunteers, as a way to celebrate how much extra effort folks put into the station's success. Here are the winners:

Best in Show:  "Curse of the Golden Turnip" by Alan LePage and Steven Farnham, a 30-year staple focusing on gardening and listener calls.

Niftiest Newbie: Delia Gillen hosts "Magpie in the Morning," our Monday morning, 7am live, delighting listeners with fresh content.

Vitalist Volunteer: Dave Tucker, host of "The Long and Winding Road" and key contributor, is recognized for his tireless efforts and multifaceted roles.

Thank you to all our team members for making our station a hub of creativity and excellence. Here’s to another year of outstanding programming! You can read more about this here.

Special Programming Highlights

  • Jules Rabin's 100th Birthday Celebration: On "Gathering Peace," hosted by Joseph Gainza, we honored Jules Rabin's impact as an activist, baker, and community leader in Vermont. Listen here.

  • WGDR History Series: Over the past few months, we aired three special shows highlighting WGDR's rich history:

We extend a special thank you to all the 50+ donors, matching donors, and community sponsors who combined to raise $6K for our birthday weekend. Your support and generosity are deeply appreciated and make a significant impact.

Thank You to Our Underwriters and Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our underwriters and sponsors from the past year. Also, Noyle Johnson Insurance (missing logo above). Your generous support has been instrumental in helping us continue to provide quality programming and services to our community. We encourage everyone to support those who support the station!

We're excited to be adding even more underwriters and sponsors (of our live stream) to the mix this summer.  If you're interested in becoming a new underwriter or sponsor, please contact Chris Buckridge, our coordinator, at Chris@WGDR.org. We've got custom package deals to work with any budget. You get the word out, while supporting great community radio, win/win!

Thanks for reading this latest station update and for tuning in.

Warmly,

Llu Mulvaney-Stanak, Station Manager

Llu@WGDR.org, 802-276-0365



WGDR/WGDH broadcasts at 91.1 FM in the greater Plainfield area, 91.7 FM in the hollows and hills of Hardwick and beyond, and at WGDR.org for the whole world. Our studio is located at the Eliot Pratt Center at 123 Pitkin Road, Plainfield, VT 05667.

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