January 26, 2004
Get Up with MorningWood
Help!
Marathon is here. Winter Minithon, actually, but pretty much the same thing as our twice a year fundraisers which we call marathon.
For those of you who are scratching your heads right now and saying “huh?”, we’re discussing 70,000 watt Community Radio WMNF 88.5fm, Tampa.
Community Radio, as in no commercials, no Clear Channel, totally independent, volunteer programmers who decide what to play and when to play it. Cutting edge public affairs programming, eclectic music offerings, news and events from around Tampa Bay... wait... I’m starting to sound like a commercial.
Anyway, we need your support. Call 813-239-9663 in the next coupla days, or pledge through the web site, and let us know that you’re out there and loving what we’re doing.
And now for a personal pitch:
I do a show called MorningWood every Tuesday from 4-6am. There are approximately 2 people awake and listening to the radio during those early morning hours, so I can use all the calls and “absentee” pledges that I can muster during my show. See, each individual programmer and show is judged on their fundraising abilities. This is not the sole criteria for making programming decisions, but it’s right up there.
I am in the process of applying for an available afternoon slot. Afternoon, as in during the daylight hours. As in more than 2 people awake and listening. You get the idea. Anyway, the more pledges I can muster, the better my chances of beating out the numerous other qualified candidates.
So, PLEASE pledge to MorningWood. And, yes, I AM offering “Absentee” pledges this season. If you are not awake during my show, just email or call 813-226-2550 sometime before midnight tonight and I will take your pledge for Community Radio WMNF and MorningWood.
Thank You!
Posted by Norwood at January 26, 2004 08:07 AM