Sustainability and More!

I hope to see all volunteers here, Saturday May 2nd at 1:00 here at the KMXT Studios for Pizza and to organize for the Fund Drive

We need your support! This Fund Drive's theme is "Sustainability". The Fund Drive starts on Monday May 4th. We have a few pre drive spots recorded but would love more. We would love spots for during the drive, as well as thank yous for after. Stop by the station this week, we can get you recorded and on your way to producing an awesome spot. At the meeting Saturday as well as yummy Big Al Pizza, Fred will have information on structuring your show around the theme, and incorporating great tips and ideas on Sustainability with your pitches. We look forward to educating our listeners on how to help the environment, themselves and KMXT all at the same time!! How awesome is that.
Do you know someone who would like to be a guest and talk about sustainability on KMXT. Bring them in as a guest on your show or call Fred if they want to come in at a different time, to schedule.
There are a lot of volunteer shows open during fund drive week so pick what you want, get psyched and help KMXT "get er done!" :)

The Volunteer Calendar is back on track, if you ignore the first blank squares? I have the weeks of the 27th and May 4th up. Check it out and let me know what show you would like to do.

I really look forward to hearing from you all. Pizza and sustainability, Saturday May 2nd at 1:00 I hope to see everyone here!!! If your not on the air I hope you will record a pitch, answer phones etc... THANK YOU!

Spring On-Air Fund Drive Just Around The Corner

Here it is almost March! Days are getting longer, it is a wonderful thing. Along with more sunshine comes Spring activities here at the station. We have Crossing Guard Shifts the week of April 6th. Please stop by and sign up for a shift or two if you possibly can.
Monday, May 4th is the kick off for our 2009 spring Fund Drive. Volunteers are a huge part of our fund drives. We ask that you come in and give us your all! We will be recording pre-drive spots and pitches to play during the drive.
Put on your creative thinking caps,(like General Manager, Mike Wall) and join in the fun. We have samples you can listen to for ideas, then, the sky is the limit. Bring in a friend for a testimonial or goofy skit, you decide.
And check out the information on the Control Room door about Click and Clack. It could happen to you! Stop by or call soon and thanks for all you do.

February: New Volunteers and a Concert

February has been another busy month at KMXT. There is a great new bunch of volunteers on the air! I want to welcome: Erica Thompson, Andrew Schmitt, Paul Kubena, Laura Slater, Roberta Austring, Hunter Ruesler, Andrew Brown, James and Kim Spilliane, Shelly Egle, and Walter Davis to the airwaves.

Walter Trout will be in concert here in Kodiak. I was fortunate enough to see him perform solo in Bellingham Washington a few years ago, he is great! He is bringing his band with him for this show. Two Smoke Free nights at the Renezveous as a fundraiser for KMXT. February 19th and 20th.

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 :)