Joe's KMXT Weather Cam

Do you live off Island or are you away on a vacation and want to check out current, Kodiak weather? No worries, just click the "KMXT Weather Cam" Link to your right and it's almost like being here :) Enjoy! Thank's Joe.

Happy New Year!

It has been an exciting year here at KMXT. New technology, new equipment, new voices added to the old. Not that anyone here is old :)

Now a new year is about to begin! Where do you want to be in 2008? If you would like to be one of the voices on KMXT, WONDERFUL!!

The next On-Air volunteer training class will begin Tuesday January 22nd. Stop by and fill out a volunteer application or give me a call and sign up today. Make 2008 the start of something BIG! 486-3181

SKATE WITH SANTA

To celebrate winter and Christmas join us at the Baranof Skating Rink for KMXT's 4th Annual "Skate with Santa" Saturday December 22nd from 6 to 8.

Free hot chocolate, door prizes and Santa on skates! See you there!

Happy Holidays at the KMXT Holiday Auction!

DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD! Friday December 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. plan on joining the fun at the KMXT Holiday Auction! At the Next Page Bookstore and Mill Bay Coffee there will be incredible items to bid on and refreshments provided by Mill Bay Coffee and Pastries. This free event is open to KMXT Members, with all Auction proceeds to benefit Public Radio KMXT.

This is your opportunity to bid on fine items from Kodiak Businesses, for yourself or for a Christmas present, there will be lots of quality items to bid on.

See you there Friday night December 14th, 6 to 8 p.m.

"TIS THE SEASON"

The holidays are here! This is a busy time of year for everyone, lots of people leaving the island for the holidays. So if you are going to be in town, and would love to spend some time playing an incredible mix of music for KMXT listeners, now is the time to let me know. Check out the Volunteer Schedule linked to this site. The open shifts are well marked, so call or e-mail me and let me know what you want to do.
I will try to update the calendar as soon as things are filled. So have a great holiday season whether you are here or off island.
AND don't forget the KMXT Auction taking place Friday, December 14th at Mill Bay Coffee and the Next Page. Lots of great food, incredible auction items, friends and all to support your favorite Public Radio station, KMXT! See you there!

Bearfoot In Concert November 23rd and 24th

At the Golden Anchor on the Coast Guard Base this is sure to be a great show. Get your tickets now at KMXT, Ardingers or the Treasury.

KMXT Volunteer and Navigator

KMXT Volunteer Dave Boschee is more than a great radio host and supurb bowler! He recently served as navigator on the Coast Guard flight over the North Pole. (See the complete story on the KMXT website).

On the air at KMXT

It's fun to volunteer at KMXT! Lindsey and Anett rocking out late Friday night. Check out the Volunteer schedule linked on this site and find out who is hosting your favorite show this week. Do you have a comment? Click below and let us know what you think.

THANK YOU KODIAK AND BEYOND!

We have officially ended the On-air Fall Fund Drive. BUT, that doesn't mean you still can't call in or stop by and renew or become a new member. We accept new members year round. HOWEVER, if you pledge and pay by NOVEMBER 21st (the 22nd is a holiday) you get one chance for every $25 you give, in the drawing for 60,000 Alaska Milage Plan Air Miles. So it ain't over till it's over! The drawing will be held November 23rd. Thank you to everyone who has all ready pledged we appreciate your support!

Live Music at KMXT Saturday with Jim Peterson and the FIddleheads

Stop by and meet the people who are KMXT! Saturday between 12:30 and 3. The Jock of the Rock Round table will be talking sports from 12:30 to 1 and Jim Peterson will be here from 1 to 3 with friends and musicians including the local Fiddleheads Kids.

There will even be snacks! We are located at 620 Egan Way just off the High School parking lot if you haven't been here before. Join the fun, become a member of Kodiak's Public Radio station KMXT.

THE MARATHON CONTINUES!

We are over half way to our goal of $31,500! Runners, volunteers and sponsors from the Run the Rock Marathon, have been stopping by all week to talk to us about why they support public radio. Why do you listen to public radio? Have you pledged yet? Now is the time to call in 486-3181 and show your support for KMXT! Tune in, call in, be INVOLVED, support your public radio station KMXT!

The Marathon Continues at KMXT

Thank you to all who attended the Pizza/Training Meeting . It is going to be a busy, fun week. Monday October 15th we begin our Fall Fund Drive!

Marathon is the theme with membership levels ranging from Marathon to 5 K amounts. For every $25 you pledge and pay before November 23rd will recieve one chance in the drawing for 60,000 Alaska Airline Miles. That's right 60,000 air miles to use as you like. Every one who pledges recieves an Alaska Airmile for every dollar you give.

Tune in and join the fun during the Fund Drive. You may hear someone you know visiting with us on the air. We invite you stop by the studios, let us know why you listen to KMXT and what the station means to you. Thanks for listening!

Run the Rock

Thank you Erin, for a very successful fund raising event! A good time was had by all and we are all looking forward to next years "Run the Rock"!

We need more Erins

The KMXT Run the Rock Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5-Kilometer race went off like clockwork today. At the apres' race BBQ, organizer Erin Harrington dished out a couple dozen thanks to those who helped make the race such a success, and indeed the help from every single one of them was vital.

Let's not let Erin's contribution be lost, though. Without her, there's no idea for the race. Without her, there's no organizing the committee to plan it. Without her, there's no drive to sustain the effort. Without her, it'd just be another Saturday in October and 100 people who mingled at the golf course after the race couldn't have shared each other's stories and laughter and company. And KMXT wouldn't have benefited from the good will generated by it all.

What Erin did was take a single idea, focus on it relentlessly and follow it through to fruition. That's how it's done. That's how KMXT can grow and prosper and be a success. If KMXT had that kind of commitment from a dozen or even a half-dozen people who support us like Erin does, all the obstacles that challenge us would be overcome with ease. No more scrambling to find people to help out with crossing guard duty, on-air pitching during the fundy, or even board shifts. If we had more ambassadors like Erin, who spread the gospel of public radio and KMXT, we'd bust our fund raising goals twice a year, instead of having to spend extra days trying to shake a few extra dollars from the trees.

KMXT, its volunteers and listeners are lucky Erin Harrington has adopted the station. Are there more Erins out there? Are you the next Erin? Because if you are, we all could use your help.
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Fall Fund Drive

Happy volunteers/staff ready to take your pledge!

Beginning Monday October 15th KMXT will be holding our Fall On-Air Fund Drive!

To get everyone in the mood for this "Marathon" event, (that's the theme) we will be holding a Pizza Feed/ Training session on Thursday October 11th at 6:00.

We ask all volunteers, especially those hosting shows or answering phones to attend this informative meeting.

See you here at the KMXT offices Thursday at 6:00

On-Air Volunteer Training

The next training sessions will begin
on October 1st 2007 and classes will run

Monday October 1st and 8th 6:30 to 9:00p.m.
Thursday October 4th and 11th 6:30 to 9:00p.m.
and
Saturday October 6 and 13 10:00 a.m. to 12:30

Call 486-3181, or stop by KMXT at 620 Egan Way

for information and to sign up


*No previous experience in radio necessary

2007 KMXT Volunteers of the Year

Chuck and Peggy Morris

Wes Hanna

Kaia (Hendrickson) Converse, No photo, yet


Thank you so much to these four exceptional Volunteers for all they have done for KMXT this last year!

Things are busy at KMXT!

Things are moving along at a fast pace here at the Station, with a flurry of events in September and October. Not to mention the on-air shifts available too!

On September 11th the Community Advisory Board will meet after a summer hiatus. Thats at 6:30 p.m. here at the station and the public is always invited.

KMXT presents a series of Lectures with Dr. Nick Begich. Friday Sept 14th and the afternoon of Saturday the 15th

The Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation Annual Membership meeting is Saturday September 15th

and during the last week of September we have Crossing Guard Duty. It is a fund raiser for the station and we could use your help with it. If you are available in the morning or afternoon that week please, e-mail or give me a call to sign up for a shift.

In October things continue to stay busy. There will be a On-air volunteer training begining Monday October 1st which will run for two weeks. We will meet three times each week

Mondays the 1st and 8th 6:30 to 9 ,

Thursdays the 4th and 11th 6:30 to 9

and

Saturdays the 6th and 13th from 10 to 12:30

The Fall On-air Fund drive begins Monday October 15th.

And as always please check out the Volunteer Schedule linked to this blog to see what shifts are open. Then sign up for the ones you want! OK , that's the latest.

Lori

Shift Schedule

Thank you Volunteers! We have the Shifts for the Rodeo Booth filled :) Here is a rundown of On-Air shifts available in coming weeks.

September 8th Saturday Ritmo Latino 6 to 9

If you would like to sign up for this shift call or e-mail me. Thanks, Lori

Back From Vacation!

Whew! It is tough to come back to the office after a wonderful vacation at Pasagshak. all sunshine, clear skies and meteor showers! It was amazing, but now back to reality and schedules.

We have alot of shifts open and they are all great! Come in and play music or do the Meeting shift on Thursday and preview the new music that is constantly flowing in to the station, to play on your next air shift.Never a dull moment here at KMXT so stop by!

Here are the shifts that are available right now!

Saturday August 25th 10 to Noon Enchanted Island
Thursday August 6 to 9 Meeting Show


Lots of choices, pick one or two and give me a call! Thanks for all you do and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Lori

AUGUST!

This last blast of summer is going to be a busy time for everyone. Let's hope we have more days, like today, sunshine and 65 degrees. It has been a good summer here at the station, lots of new music on the shelf.

We have a variety of Board shifts open this month, click on "Volunteer Schedule" to the right to see what is available and who will be hosting your favorite shows for the next two weeks. Give me a call or e-mail me if there is a spot you would like to fill.

Don't forget to check out the Community Calendar on the KMXT website for goings on around town. This weekend has alot to offer if you are looking for things to do.

Keep in touch. Lori

Enchanted Island KMXT's Saturday Morning Kids Show, for kids of all ages!

Guest Hosts Evan Amason and Christopher Marsh hit the airwaves, Saturday July 28th. Disney's "High School Musical" Soundtrack was the music of choice for the show. Just one example of the great live, local programming aired on 100.1 FM KMXT.

THANK YOU U.S.C.G. KODIAK

Over the years KMXT has been fortunate to have had volunteers from the Coast Guard Community serve on our Community Advisory Board, Board of Directors and as On-Air Volunteers.

We have recieved e-mails from past Coast Guard residents who are still listening to us, now via the web. These e-mails are a reminder of what a great public radio station we have here in Kodiak. It is also a reminder of how much the station and Kodiak means to those who have served here.

Coast Guard Appreciation Week is in August and we here at KMXT would like to thank everyone one in the Coast Guard for all you do for Kodiak both on the shore and on our waters.

Lori

Volunteer Coordinator

KODIAK ROCKET LAUNCH OPEN HOUSE

My mistake it was two years ago we went to the Rocket Launch Open House! No one noticed my error till now, thanks Jay.

Hello All

I was fortunate enough to attend this Open House last year and it was AWESOME! I encourage everyone to attend this incredible event. Last year it was a great learning opportunity and it was fun!

Read further for information about the free transportation and lunch being offered for the event. Lori

KODIAK LAUNCH COMPLEX COUNTDOWN TO JULY 21st OPEN HOUSE
Plans for launch complex Open House take shape

ANCHORAGE, AK – The Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC) at Narrow Cape on Kodiak Island is set to welcome visitors from around the state at its second open house celebration scheduled for July 21st. The event is open to the public and will include guided tours of the launch facility including the launch pads and launch control center, performances by the Nuniaq Alutiiq Dancers and the Kodiak Island Drummers, hobby rocket launches and weather balloon demonstrations. Many aerospace industry leaders will be on-hand to showcase the space flight industry. In addition, a complimentary lunch will be provided from 11am to 2pm.
There are many more activities planned for a fun-filled exploration of Alaska’s spaceport.
Guests are welcome to drive to the KLC or reserve a spot on a complimentary motorcoach departing at 9am from the Safeway parking lot or 8:30am from the airport.

There will be on-site guided motorcoach tours available and guest parking is available at each facility.
Alaska Airlines and ERA Aviation are providing special airfares to Kodiak for the Open House. Alaska Airlines has extended a special one-way airfare of $126, plus tax, ($252 RT), with 3-day advance purchase required, visit http://www.alaskair.com/.
ERA Aviation is offering a special roundtrip airfare for $248 with no restrictions; ask for the meeting fare "AADCOH2007". Call 1-800-866-8394 or 907-266-8394. All airfares are subject to availability.
In addition to the Open House, the AADC Board of Directors plans to meet at the Best Western Kodiak Inn at 10:30am on July 20 for a quarterly Board meeting. The public is welcome to attend.
For more information call 1-800-KLC-AADC or visit http://www.akaerospace.com/. For motorcoach reservations to the KLC call: Kodiak, 907-486-8886 (leave message); Anchorage, Lana Dahl, 907-561-3338.
Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation
Created by state statute in 1991, Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation is an agency of the state of Alaska and is funded through launch revenues and federal grants. AADC provides state-of-the-art commercial rocket launch services through its Kodiak Launch Complex located at Narrow Cape on Kodiak Island.
The Kodiak Launch Complex is the first FAA-licensed commercial spaceport not collocated with a federal facility. Launch support has included Lockheed Martin, NASA, the Air Force Space and Missile Command, the Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and the Missile Defense Agency.
Visit http://www.akaerospace.com/ for more information.

Calling All Volunteers!

These are just a few of the great people you hear on KMXT 100.1 FM.


With Summer in full swing and Volunteers traveling, there are a variety of shifts to be filled. Give me a call or e-mail me and we will get you signed up!



lori@kmxt.org or phone 486-3181. And for today, enjoy the Sunshine!

Lori

Ponderings from the Volunteer Coordinator

The sun is out and all is good with the world. Summer is moving along at a pretty good clip with Solstice here in just a few days.

I hope everyone is having a great summer. Whether your traveling off island or staying put, with our internet stream you can tune in to KMXT either way.

Volunteers, keep in touch. There is alot of transition in the summer, meaning lots of shifts available. Give me a call and I will get you scheduled.

As always let us here at KMXT know what you think about what your hearing. Local or National shows, we want your opinion. There is an online survey on the KMXT website at kmxt.org or you can leave comments here on the blog. You can also leave comments on the website. Talk to us!

OK I guess that's it for now, have a great summer!

Lori

Pictures from the Aloha Bill Party

Goodbye Cake Says it all!

Decorated by KMXT station Engineer, Joe Stevens, this cake had special meaning for those who know Radio Speak.

KMXT our call letters, NOJ Bills work call letters, 73 Billy, means Best Wishes. And the Morse Code says "Signing off".

Thanks Joe for the educational Cake :) A good time was had by the well wishers who stopped by Friday night to wish On-air Volunteer and KMXT Board Member, Billy Heckler, the best as he leaves Kodiak Island.

ALOHA, BILL! Tonight at KMXT!

Stop by the station for Pizza and to say ALOHA to KMXT's own Billy Heckler! From 6 to midnight Friday the 15th, (that's tonight) it's the "Cruisen Music Show".

Bring a dish to share if you like and your requests. As we say farewell to Billy Heckler and wish him the best with his new assignment.

Maybe we can get him back to host next years Gong Show!!

"Aloha" Party for Billy Heckler

It is sad but true, we will be losing the "Cruisen Music Show". Unfortunately our “Cruisin’ Music” host, Billy “Rockfish” Heckler, is leaving the island. He has been a positive addition to the station with his infectious energy and humor, and will be missed.

Billy has not only been on the air, but served on our board of directors as well.
Billy was here serving as Senior Master Chief at ComSta but as happens with all Coast Guardsmen, it is time to move on, his tour is over.

Billy is an example of the quality of volunteers KMXT is fortunate to get from the Kodiak Coast Guard Base.

The farewell "Cruisen Show" is happening Friday June 15th from 7 to midnight. Everyone is invited to call in or stop by Friday night between 7:30 and midnight to wish Billy the best and get those requests in!

Actually you will have one more chance to hear Bill on the air Sunday night as he hosts his final show, Nite Lite from 8 to 11 on Father's Day. But Friday will be the "Aloha Billy" Party. Questions call 486-3181. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring a dish to share.

Winners of Spring Fund Drive Drawings!

Congratulations to Melissa Dover, winner of the KMXT News I Pod Drawing, and Joel Bolger, winner of the Membership Drawing for two roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines, soon to include Hawaii!! Congratulation! And thank you to everyone who showed their support for KMXT during the Spring Fund Drive. We wouldn't be here without you!

Praise for "Kids Say The Darndest Things...."

I just ran across this blog from the crew of the Shanee and the following entry from Saturday:

Sunday, May 27, 2007 A glimpse of sun. Pictures, Part 2. The sun was flirting with us all day. It felt so great during the few times it poked through the grey. David arrived in the early morning from Anchorage. We worked hard all day on the boat. I mainly spliced lines dealing with the skiff tow bridle. I enjoyed the work. Its very meditative and we listened to some great music. Billy Bragg. REM. KYLIE. Beck. The Finches. Donovan. We also ventured into the Crab Festival for the first time. It never really changes, from year to year. We got fish and chips, fresh caught Kodiak cod. And the annual ice cream stand. $4 a pop, but well worth it. The days are counting down. We still have so damn much to do, and this 3-day weekend slows things down, with many local businesses and boat experts not working. I know we'll get it together though. The highlight of the day was listening to local Kodiak radio. They were doing a "Kids Say the Darndest Things"-type of thing. The host asked the kids "What would you be if you weren't a human?" One kid thought for a long time, and responded, "A Jesus."
More tomorrow!
love, van posted by Van at 11:31 PM

You Could Win 60,000 Alaska Airlines Frequent Flyer Miles

KMXT is having a raffle! Only 200 tickets will be sold! You could win:

First Prize

60,000 Frequent Flyer Miles from Alaska Airlines

Second prize

$500 Gift Certificate from Macks Sport Shop

Or the Third Prize

A 3.5 hour Dinner Cruise for two with the Galley Gourmet

The Drawing will be held on June 17th. Tickets $25 each and are available at the KMXT offices located at 620 Egan Way.

Crab Festival Starts Tomorrow!

Well the weather definately isn't like last year. Check out the KMXT website for a picture of this years Crab Fest weather. But a good time will still be had by all! If you need a reason to get downtown to check out all the fun, there are a few spots open at our booth.

Thursday from 2 to 4 we need 1 person

Friday 10 to noon, 2 people
Friday Noon to 2, 1 person
Friday 2 to 4, 2 people

Saturday 10 to Noon, 1 person

And Monday 2 to 4, 2 people

Give us a call here at the station anyone can put you on the schedule just tell them you would like to sign up for a booth shift. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

It's Crab Festival Time, Again!

What a great way to see everyone! Spring has sprung and the KMXT Crab Festival Booth is a great place to see everyone, out and about. Serve up some delicious Gumbo, Frito Pies, Red Rice and Beans and this year Brownies and Rice Crispie Treats for those sweet toothes :)

You can sign up now for a shift at the booth. Two hours of fun and visiting while helping out KMXT. The fun begins Thursday May 24th at Noon. Shifts begin at Noon on Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday thru Monday and run two hours each. till 8pm. So call 486-3181, e-mail lori@kmxt or stop by the sign up sheet is on the counter. Thanks and think sunshine!

New On-Air Volunteer Training Scheduled to Begin!

The next KMXT On-Air Volunteer training session begin on Thursday May 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m. The classes will run on Thursday and Saturdays thru May 24th.
Saturdays we will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30.
If you have any questions please give me a call at 486-3181 or e-mail me at lori@kmxt.org

KMXT Volunteers are awesome!

We would be nothing without our Volunteers. The Fund Drive ended after eight days with a record breaking total. We couldn't do it without you! Here are some more pictures from the Drive and some of the smiling faces that helped make it happen. THANK YOU!