On-Air Volunteer Training

Is 2009 the year you are going to go on the air with KMXT?

On-air Training begins Thursday, January 15th 2009.

Mark your calendars classes will be held:
Thursday nights from 6 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday mornings 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
and/or Tuesday Mornings 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday Mornings maybe an option for those who cannot attend at other times.
If you want to be on the air, KMXT wants to help you achieve that goal.

If you know someone who would like to go through the training also, please tell them about the class. Stop by and fill out an application anytime before the class or just come in on the night of the first class.

Thank you so much for your interest and I look forward to working with you in 2009.

Lori Siebe
Volunteer coordinator

Another Great Concert Scheduled for Kodiak to Enjoy!

If you had the opportunity to attend the Peter Mulvay/Patty Larkin Concert at the Orpheum, you got to experience the quality accoustics of the theater and some incredible music. It went so well at that venue that Rusty has agreed to let KMXT hold another concert at the Orpheum. The convenient location, availability of snacks (he opened the concession stand for us) and a great show what better way to spend a December evening.

Marshall Crenshaw is a legend in the world of music and Dan Berns is an incredible talent. Both will be performing on Tuesday night December 2nd at 7:oo p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available here at KMXT, Downtown at the Treasury or at the Orpheum on the night of the concert. Should be a great show and we hope to see you there!

And the Winners Are!

What an incredible Fund Drive! Fiscal and Physical Health was the theme and members seemed to be thrilled with the Apple a Day Level! Listening to KMXT programing keeps you healthy, like an apple a day! Thank you to everyone who made a pledge to the station.

I want to announce the volunteer winners of the 5,000 Alaska Airline Miles.

For the most new members during thier show:
Leigh Thomat with 2 new members during her Tuesday Morning Show

Jim Cobis with the most money brought in during his show "Peace Train"

and a special award to Jim Peterson who's show "The Acoustic Music Hour" has consistently brought in the most pledges during our fund drives: a Digital Radio.

Thank you to all the volunteers who did such an incredible job for KMXT on the air, answering phones and at the Safeway Table. You are all AWESOME!

The concert at the Orpheum was AMAZING. What a fun venue an intimate setting with popcorn, very cool. Patty Larkin and Peter Mulvey are wonderful, they are both so talented and gracious.

So thank you all for the successful Fund Drive and remember you can become a member of KMXT ANYTIME.

How to win 5,000 Alaska Airline Miles and More!

OK I mentioned the Fund Drive coming up on October 20th and that we are focusing on increasing our Membership and visiblity. They go hand in hand, the more people who know about us and listen, the more who will want to become members. Plus for every $25 of their pledge everyone gets one chance at our Grand Prize of 60,000 Alaskan Air Miles. Pledges have to be paid before December 1st to qualify for an entry.

And there's more:

In my last article I talked about all KMXT members being entered in a special drawing if they bring in new members.

KMXT wants to do something special for our On-air volunteers during the Fund Drive. The host who brings in the most new members during thier shift will win 5,000 Alaska Air Miles! And the Host who brings in the most money during their shift will win 5,000 Alaska Air Miles! The Fund Drive schedule is posted on this site so take a look. If you would like to sign up for an air shift give me a call. Start talking to people now about becoming a member and have them call in when you are on the air. Remember this is the most "New Members" and the "Most money" So plan ahead and win those miles :)


Don't forget to celebrate the end of the Fund Drive:
Patty Larkin and Peter Mulvey will be performing as part of the KMXT concert series at the Orpheum Theater on Tuesday, October 28th. Two incredible artists in one show. Tickets are available now at KMXT. $25 per person.

Martha McKinney 1st Place Women's Marathon

What a Weekend!

Run the Rock and The DUHKS all in one weekend, AWESOME!

Thank you to everyone who took part in both events, as participants, audience and volunteers. It was a very fun weekend. A list of all results can be found at KMXT.org

Marathon
1) Ethan Dwyer 3:39:25 1st in Men's
2) Martha McKinney 5:47:5 1st in Women's (See photo with route support team)

Half Marathon

1) Chad Pysher 1:26:52

5 Kilometer Race

1) Michael Gilbert 17:57.4

With the success of these two events behind us KMXT now moves on to the next events.

On October 20th we will kick off our On-Air Fall Fund Drive! Do you have friends who have listened to KMXT for years and are not members? Do you know people, new to the community, who may not have found us yet? Or has your membership lapsed and you need to renew?

We are focusing on increasing membership and visibility this fund drive. If you know someone who will call in and become a first time member, have them mention your name and you will be entered in a special drawing. You will get one entry for each membership you bring in. Cool huh? Ok, thats your challange, start thinking of people to mention this to and help KMXT grow stonger this fall. We are all in this together, thank you for your support.

I almost forgot the best part. To celebrate the end of the Fund Drive:

Patty Larkin and Peter Mulvey will be performing as part of the KMXT concert series at the Orpheum Theater on Tuesday, October 28th. Two incredible artists in one show. Tickets are available now at KMXT. $25 per person

KMXT Volunteer of the Year 2008

Thank you to the Second Floor Restaurant and Mrs. Kim for another wonderful meal at the KPBC Annual meeting! The membership turnout was great, despite the sunshine. Welcome to new Board members Roberta Austring and Ron Sears.
The Volunteer of the Year for 2008 is Erin Harrington. Erin is a long time on-air volunteer, past Board member and spearheaded our newest Annual Fundraising event last year, The Run the Rock Marathon. The second Annual event will take place on October 4th. Thank you Erin, last year this event was KMXT's most profitable, single day event yet. Here is to another great year. In photo: Erin Harrington and "Jock of the Rock" Nick Sandin talk about "Run the Rock" on KMXT.

Mark Your Calendar!

The Duhks are back!! If you want to be totally entertained and amazed by a group of young, high energy and talented musicians, this is your chance! And with an addmission of only $25 you can't afford not to see The DUHKS!
Family passes $75 for a family of 4, individuals $25. Tickets available, here at the KMXT studios or at the Treasury on the Mall. October 5th at the Geral C. Wilson Auditorium, open seating. Be there or be square :)

Volunteer Update

As those of you who have done air shifts this week know, the DIGI is gone. Yup, gone, dead, caput! So we are beginning the transition to ENCO. Everyone is doing great with the new system and I want to thank all of you for being patient with it all. Stop by to find out about the changes if you haven't worked with it yet.

Congratulations to our own Wes Hannah on his recent wedding. All of us here, at KMXT wish Wes and Elizabeth the best. Unfortunately for us they will be leaving the island. Also leaving Josie Cooper, Laura Ranney have graduated from High School and are off to new adventures.

You have been hearing a couple familier voices on the air over the last week or so. James Brooks on leave from the service and Imy Dooley home from college for the summer have been filling in.

New volunteers on the air include Jeanette Blalock, Dan Raymond, Kelly Henderson and Andrew Brown.

As always there are shifts to be filled. I would love to hear from all of you to find out how your summer has been going and what shifts you want to sign up for now that fall is approaching.

The Rodeo and State Fair Booth has shifts available Noon to 2, 2 to 4 and 4 to 6 Saturday August 30th and Sunday August 31st. There is a sign up sheet is on the front counter at the station.

The third Saturday of September is the traditional date for the Kodiak Public Broadcasting Corporation Annual Meeting which will be September 20th this year. Held at the Second Floor this is our yearly event to inform members about the past year and on going projects for KMXT . New Board members are also elected to fill any vacating seats.

The weekend of October 4 is going to be a great one for KMXT!

Friday night October 3rd pre-race spaghetti feed at the Rendezveous. On Saturday October 4th it is the 2nd Annual "Run the Rock Marathon, 1/2 marathon and 5k walk run, Fundraiser for KMXT followed immediately with a BBQ and awards at the Golf Course Club House.
On Sunday October 5th THE DUHKS are back! The Grammy nominated band has played for us before and bring the Kodiak audience to their feet every performance. So clear your calendar for this weekend of fun, fresh air, excercise and great entertainment.

OK that is all for now.

New Run the Rock Web Address

Things are under way for this years "Run the Rock" event, including the new web site. If you would like to sign up for the race go to the link http://www.kmxt.org/run_the_rock If you would like to volunteer to help with the event e mail Lori@kmxt.org.

There will be a pre-race registration and spaghetti feed at 6 pm at the Rendezvous on Friday, October 3rd. Attendance is required for those participating in the Half Marathon or Marathon.

The races will be run on Saturday, October 4th. The Marathon begins on the Coast Guard Base at 8 am. The Half Marathon begins at 10:30 am outside the Bear Valley Golf Course Club House. The 5K race begins at the same place at 12:30 pm.

A BBQ for all participants will follow the races that same afternoon.

AND SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH "THE DUHKS" WILL BE PERFORMING IN CONCERT TO BENEFIT KMXT. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE TWO AWESOME KMXT EVENTS. BE PART OF THIS FUN FILLED KMXT WEEKEND!

Lots of Shifts Available!

The e-mail program is giving me fits again! So here is the latest shift openings. Please check the volunteer schedule also and let me know what shifts you would like to do. Thank you!

We need help with the "Acoustic Music Hour" Jim is Busy this summer and can't do every show. You can pre record it during the week, or record it live Saturday afternoon between 1 and 2. If you would like to help please
give me a call, 486-3181.

August 14th Thursday Meeting Night 6 to 9

August 15th Friday Oldies 6 to 9

August 16th Saturday
Early Morning Classical 6 to 9 a.m.
Noon Board Shift Noon to 3

August 17th Sunday Nite Lite 8 to 11 p.m.

Are you a Runner? KMXT could use your help with the 2nd Annual "Run The Rock" Race

HELLO FELLOW RUNNERS AND SUPPORTERS OF RUNNING EVENTS! KMXT could use your help with organizing THE UPCOMING "RUN THE ROCK" Marathon

A note from KPBC Board Member Laura Creighton

After the surprising turnout and success of the Run the Rock Marathon last year, the members of the KMXT board are excited to get going on organizing this year's event. Unfortunately, many of the key players are not available this year, so we are putting out a call for assistance. We'd like insight on things that were successful and unsuccessful last year, as well as people with expertise and/or willingness in all aspects of race planning and race day support, including areas like timing, race marking, registration, road support and water stations.

On Wednesday, July 23, at 6:00, any and all interested people can join us at the radio station for a burger and hotdog grill-up and an organizaional meeting. The Run the Rock Marathon II is set for Oct. 4. Please contact me with any questions, 487-9798, or call the radio station 486-3181.

Lori's E-mail is Fixed!

Thanks Joe!
My e-mail is working fine now.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
lori@kmxt.org

What are you doing 4th of July Weekend?

KMXT Presents "Toubab Krewe" in concert!

Saturday July 5th at the Kodiak Fairgrounds!

Toubab Krewe, setting a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music. The band has added Kodiak to their Summer Alaskan Tour with a fundraising concert for Public Radio KMXT.
Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with BBQ and beverages from Kodiak Island Brewery available for purchase. Fun for the whole family.

The Kodiak Island Drummers open the show at 7:00 with Toubab Krewe at 7:45.
Admission $18 per person or $50 for a family of 4. Tickets available at KMXT, from Kodiak Drummers or at the Door. Check out this exciting new bands website at http://www.toubabkrewe.com/

Free shuttle bus will run from town for concert goers leaving KHS parking lot at 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Leaves harbormaster at 5:10 p.m. and 6:25 returning to town at 10:15 p.m.
Call KMXT at 486-3181 for more information.

Congratulations Kodiak High School Graduates

All of us here at KMXT wish the best to the graduating class of 2008! A special thank you to this group of Kodiak graduates, who made a positive impact at KMXT, as volunteers here during their High School years.

Kalsin Andresen
Josie Cooper
Brianna Gibbs
Michael Johnson
Merlyn Monage
Caleb Pruitt
Laura Ranney

THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!

Fund Drive and Crab Festival Behind Us

Thank you to all who helped make our Fund Drive a success. We appreciate the continuing support of our renewing members and welcome those who are new!

Today was the last day of the 2008 Crab Festival, the 50th Anniversary of the event! What a wonderful weekend, thank you to everyone who helped out with the booth and food. We couldn't do it without you.

Now on to summer, vacation for the kids and better weather for us all. If Crab Fest was any indication anyway.

Volunteer hosts please contact me if you are going to be away this summer and take a look at the On- Air schedule to see what shifts you would like to fill. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for all you do. Enjoy the sunshine! Lori

KMXT Fund Drive in Full Swing

Thank you to Mr. White Keys and Troupe! What an excellent Show! They had such a good time, they want to come back and see us again.

If you have been tuning in you know we have begun the On Air Fund Drive. We only have $18,000 to go to reach our goal. With the new internet pledging capabilities it is easier then ever to support KMXT. Just go to KMXT.org and hit the DONATE NOW button. It helps us by eliminating billing and paperwork, it is the GREEN way to support KMXT.

Thank you all for your on going support and Volunteers, please call or e mail me to sign up for a Board Shift.

THE NEXT ON AIR TRAINING BEGINS MAY 13th!

Mr. Whitekeys and the WhaleFat Follies

Here in Kodiak, KMXT Presents Mr. Whitekeys and the WhaleFat Follies at El Chicano for Two shows on Saturday May 3rd, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Tickets available at El Chicano, KMXT and the Treasury on the Mall. $30 Join the fun and support your Public Radio station at the same time!

Gong Show M.C. and Judges....RULE!

Thank you to M.C. Bill Bissett, Jody Carmen, Marion Owen and Josh Lewis for being "Judges" and Special Guest Judge Chad Carpenter too. Coyote joined us with his famous "Broom Guitar" and the "Nuts of the Round Table" did a Puppet Show?

2nd Annual KMXT Gong Show

THANK YOU! To everyone who participated in this years Gong Show! A wonderful array of performers, amazed and entertained the crowd. Here are the Results:

1st Place: The Filipino Music/Dance Troup
Musicians: Gaea Villaroya, Kyla Villaroya, Madette Lantano, Jessa Fortaliza, Courtney Ibabao, Gregorio Ibabao Jr. and Dancers Hannah Villaroya and Edgee Ocampo, with Bamboo Pole Players Efraim Ocampo and Lucky Ibabao.

2nd Place: Taylor Nicklas and Kari Millstein with Crystal the Hen

3rd Place: Elinor Millstein and Laurel Hannah

4th Place: "Two Weeks Notice" Jordan Nesheim, Thomas Carlsen and James Carlsen

CAN YOU KAZOO? Special Opening ACT HOBO JIM!

This Saturday April 5th, at St. Mary's Gym. Join Master of Cermonies Bill Bissett, Judges Jody Carmen, Marion Owen, Josh Lewis and Celebrity Guest Judge, Chad Carpenter, (Creator of "Tundra" the comic strip) for a night of food and fun. A variety of acts to entertain and amuse and a Dessert Auction, all to benefit your favorite Public Radio Station KMXT. Frito pies, chili dogs, popcorn and more will be on sale from 6 on. And a Kazoo with admission. See you there!

Paul Smith is Hitting the Road!

"Dat" of the infamous "Dis and Dat Show" will no longer be half of the fun Sunday Afternoon team. The previous host of the "Polka Show", Paul has been doing the "Dis and Dat Show" with Joe Stevens (Dis) for sometime now. We are sad to say Paul is leaving the island. All of us here at KMXT bid him adieu and wish him all the best in his travels.
Not to worry Sunday afternoon listeners, Joe will continue the show. Whether it is Dis alone or a new Dat joins in, The Show Must Go On!
Hey Joe, are Max and Harvey going with Paul? Guess we will have to tune in to find out:)

Two Exciting KMXT Fundraising Events!

Both of these events help Support YOUR Public Radio Station. Come have fun enjoy good company and great entertainment, and best of all, support KMXT! See you there!

Farewell to "DeJaVu" Hosts Peggy and Chuck Morris

Thank you so much Peggy for all you've done for the station. We will miss your smiling face and undying enthusiasm. They are lucky to have you in Louisiana!

So Much To Do!

Spring is almost here and there is lots to do!

COMFISH is March 20th, 21st and 22nd

we have a table that needs to be manned.

Friday March 28th John Gorka and Susan Werner

will be performing to benefit KMXT at the Golden Anchor, we hope you will attend. It is sure to be a great show!

April is Crossing Guard time.

We need volunteers for the week of April 7th thru the 11th.

On-air shifts open for March.

Saturday March 15th 3-6 The Variety Hour
Thursday March 20th 6-9 Meeting Night
Saturday March 22nd Noon to 3, 3-6 The Variety Hour
Tuesday March 25th 9-11 Freeform
Thursday March 27th 6-9 Meeting Night
Saturday March 29th 10-12 Enchanted Island, Noon to 3, 3-6 Variety Hour and 6-9 Ritmo Latino

and on Monday March 31st 6-9 The World Show

Our Spring On-air Fund Drive will be around the end of April so look for information about the goings on then and how you can get involved! I look forward to hearing from you soon! Lori
P.S. the picture of Mike with a fish on his head just makes ya think of COMFISH doesn't it :)

Arizona Visit

I went to visit an old friend from Kodiak, luckily she lives in Arizona so I got to spend some time in the sun. They thought it was cold in the mid 60's, HA! My friend kept apologizing about the cold, she seems to have forgotten what Kodiak winters are like. The top photo is Sedona, where it was snowing, the second Scottsdale, the Cactus is a "Fishhook Cactus" the thorns were literally used as fish hooks and the last a beautiful sunset outside of Wickenberg.

Updated Volunteer Schedule

I am a bit behind the times, with no new blog entries since Groundhog Day. Good grief, or maybe I just liked the pictures so much I didn't want to move them down the page. Yeah, that's it cute Groundhog :) I have updated the Volunteer Schedule and there are lots of openings, so please take a look and give me a call. Im going to write abit about my Vacation as soon as I get pictures loaded. Kodiak is a beautiful place to live but I have to admit it was great to be in the Arizona desert for abit. Lori

It's Groundhogs Day

Matt and Aaron, Hosts of todays Enchanted Island Show, let Kodiak know what Phil had to say this morning. Here is the official word from the official Website

Groundhog .org - the Official Site of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club

Phil Says Six More Weeks of Winter!
Phil's official forecast as read 2/2/08 at sunrise at Gobbler's Knob:

Here Ye! Here Ye! Here Ye!

On Gobbler's Knob on this fabolous Groundhog Day, February 2nd, 2008
Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators,
Rose to the call of President Bill Cooper and greeted his handlers, Ben Hughes and John Griffiths.

After casting a weathered eye toward thousands of his faithful followers,
Phil consulted with President Cooper and directed him to the appropriate scroll, which proclaimed:

"As I look around me, a bright sky I see, and a shadow beside me.
Six more weeks of winter it will be!"

SIGN UP NOW!

ON-AIR VOLUNTEER TRAINING AT PUBLIC RADIO KMXT BEGINS JANUARY 22nd!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN ABOUT RADIO PRODUCTION, MUSIC, AND BROADCASTING?

BEGINNING TUESDAY JANUARY 22nd ENDING FEBRUARY 2nd.

SESSIONS WILL RUN:
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS

SPANISH SPEAKING HOSTS ARE ALSO NEEDED FOR KMXTS’ "RITMO LATINO" SHOW

FOR INFORMATION AND TO SIGN UP CALL LORI AT 486-3181
OR STOP BY KMXT AT 620 EGAN WAY.

THE CLASS WILL BE FILLED, ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.