Station Update: Larry Gordon Tribute, our new station manager, and more.
Friends of WGDR/WGDH -
It's been a few months since our last update and we have so much to update you on from the station, so let's get to it.
Community Radio Celebration of Larry Gordon
Earlier this month, beloved musician and Vermont community activist Larry Gordon passed away after a bike accident. As tributes by friends, family, colleagues, and fellow musicians amplified, WGDR/WGDH provided a platform for them to sing out across Vermont, live on the air. Hosted by Joseph Gainza, with board operation by Carl Etnier, the show featured friends of Larry’s telling stories and the music of Village Harmony. You can listen to this show anytime on our new special programming archive here. This show was a beautiful example of the power of community radio, thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of you who tuned in.
Meet Our New Station Manager
Six months into its independence as a community-owned radio station, WGDR/WGDH has hired a new Station Manager, Llu Mulvaney-Stanak. This role will oversee all aspects of the station, as well as provide key leadership for CVCR as a nonprofit. "The Board of Central Vermont Community Radio is thrilled to start working with Llu in their newly added capacity as station manager at WGDR,” said Mark Michaelis, Chair of the CVCR Board. “Llu's extensive experience in both the nonprofit and radio world is a unique combination that's rare to find, and one that will serve our listeners well as we start another new chapter in WGDR's long history. We couldn't be more excited about WGDR's future with Llu at the helm!”
Remember WGDR/WGDH in your end of year giving.
As the year comes to a close, we are filled with even more WGDR-atitude as we thank the hundreds of donors, especially our many sustaining supporters, who have helped us meet every fundraising goal so far this year. You kept us on the air this spring, you ensured a smooth ownership transition this summer, and you continue to keep us going every month, thank you!
We also have big news, we achieved our IRS 501(c)3 non-profit status this fall--in record time!
Please remember us in your end of the year giving online now or by check, made out to "CVCR" and mail it to WGDR, 123 Pitkin Road, Plainfield, VT 05667. Consider making your gift recurring monthly and keep your impact happening all year long!
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WGDR/WGDH's Underwriting Support Grows
22 area businesses and organizations now support the station through air mentions. Learn how you can underwrite the station today and please support those who support WGDR/WGDH!
8 Generations, Plainfield Co-op, First Step Print Shop, Noyle Johnson Group, Onion River Animal Hospital, Guitar Sam, DDY Design, Sarah Brunkhorst (designer), Onion River Outdoors, Hardwick Community TV, East Hill Tree Farm, West Barnet Woodworks, Bear Pond Books, Lost Nation Brewing, Washington Electric Co-op, Rabble Rouser, Green Mountain Crossfit, VSECU, Woodbury Mountain Toys, Buch Spieler Records.
In great gratitude,
The staff, programmers, and board of Central Vermont Community Radio
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 to the whole world. Our studio is located at the Eliot Pratt Center on Goddard College campus at 123 Pitkin Road, Plainfield, VT 05667.
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