February 2015 e - Newsletter
Berthold Reimers
Greetings WBAI Family -

We are very excited to be working on several new projects at WBAI.

  • First and foremost is the planning of the  building of new broadcast studios for WBAI. We are meeting with architects, audio consultants and contractors to best meet the current budget constraints while bringing the best quality of sound to listeners.
  • Second, a new archives of past aired shows will be launched on our website providing you with an easy to use interface and more extensive show content information. Shows will be available indefinitely rather than for the current expiration dates. Because of copyright issues music shows will still only be available for up to 2 weeks after airing, but guest and playlists will now be available.
  • Lastly, just as fashion styles change, website design styles do as well and WBAI is developing a new look and more functions with a new website design.
We will continue to make announcements about all of the above but much of this is dependent upon the fiscal stability of the station.

During the month of February, as you listen to requests for donations instead of many of your regular programs, keep in mind that WBAI continues to move in the direction of 21st century innovations as a station free of corporate and political influence, only because of your support

Giving to WBAI is just one click away on our donation site, by calling 212 -209-2950, or by becoming a BAI Buddy micro-contributor of $5 or $10 per month and enjoying various discounts around town as well.

Your gifts allow us to keep moving forward!

Thank you for your support,
Berthold Reimers
General Manager
Host Highlights
 
David Kenney of  Everything Old is New Again will be honored at THIS IS YOUR NIGHT, DAVID KENNEY for his contributions to the NYC Entertainment Industry at the Metropolitan Room. It has been re-scheduled because of inclement weather to Feb. 12.
Sergio Argueta of
Behind the News. L.I. shares the link to an article in Noticia that features his show. It is in Spanish and nicely highlights the importance of the show.


Desi K. Robinson of Women in the Making was featured in an article in the college's newspaper and on the Kingsborough Community College
website.
Events @ WBAI
Join us this Tuesday evening, February 3rd, for an exclusive benefit screening of SELMA for WBAI listeners including a discussion and Q+A with WBAI hosts. A panel discussion lead by Cutting Edge Host Dred Scott Keyes will follow the film.

Selma is a 2014 American historical drama film directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb and Ava DuVernay. It is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by James Bevel, Hosea Williams, and Martin Luther King, Jr. of SCLC and John Lewis of SNCC. The film stars David Oyelowo as King, Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon Johnson, Common as Bevel, and Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King.

See the film, meet other listeners, and listen to your favorite hosts discuss the film in person- at Regal Union Square Cinemas - Broadway and 13th St.
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY Call 212.209.2950 or go online HERE


The WBAI WINTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE begins on Feb. 2 and ends on Feb. 28.
Make your donation in the name of a favorite show HERE


 

WBAI publishes an online calendar of events and calls - to - action that we think might be of interest to our listeners and members. As a community service, we also offer the on-air Community Bulletin Board to help organizations publicize their events to the community at large.

 

Submit both web and on-air announcements using the online form HERE.

Intern + Volunteer @ WBAI



Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for credit and non-credit internships in the following areas: 
marketing, accounting, event planning, social networking, program and news production, web management and graphic design. Email a resume HERE

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Volunteer Carmen Moreno

WBAI VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH:
CARMEN MORENO 

Carmen Moreno was born in Colombia, South America and grew up in Westchester, N.Y.  Carmen's professional career is extensive in the fields of customer service; computer software application support as well as office administration for companies that sell commercial TV air time to advertising agencies.

 She graduated Cum Laude from Hunter College, with a BS in Human  Communication and Education.   Carmen is a marathon runner and has been a race director for charity events in the local Queens community for 10+ years.

Carmen is very passionate about the station and her driving force is to increase listener satisfaction so the station can thrive because she considers WBAI, "a rare gem that we cannot afford to lose!" Carmen resides with her husband in Queens, New York. 

Help is needed at live events, making phone calls to collect pledges and doing research. Have a specific skill? Let us know. Contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator at

[email protected]  

Listener Commentary
I listen every Sunday from 3-6pm to Con Sabor Latino! Great Music and very educational as well!
- Annette Arocho-Bautista

To Producer Kimberly Massengill:
Just sending you love and to say we need YOU and your special mix and your courage. And your heart. And your weaving what is happening around us and reflections, inspirations in the music.

"If I can't dance I don't want to be part of your revolution" - Emma G

For godsake, why would WBAI want to copy other talk networks. Pacifica invented the form, proving culture is always intrinsic to our radical movements. It is our nourishment during the day not only in the evenings.
We love you Kimberly! I appreciate a lot of Mario's energy and vision--but don't go along with jettisoning the music mornings.

Loyal and WBAI Buddy,
-Zigi Lowenberg

 

Make a donation in then name of YOUR favorite show here 
Please send your comments, complaints, or compliments related to any program subject matter aired this month to [email protected] with "Listener Comment" in the subject line. Submissions should be limited to 400 words and please include your full name and location. We reserve the right to edit where deemed necessary.
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