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.