2015 is KPOV 88.9 FM’s year on the air coming from Bend, Oregon and they are holding their 10th Anniversary Fall Membership Drive October 2-10. KPOV is the only non-profit community radio station originating from Bend, broadcasting throughout Deschutes County and the Prineville area. The community station is supported by listeners and local businesses, and powered by over 100 volunteers.
To show its appreciation for listeners who join or renew with KPOVby the Membership Drive’s first day, KPOV will be holding an Early Bird Prize Drawing. All membership donations received before 4pm on October 2 will be entered into a special drawing for a $50 gift card to Zydeco restaurant in Bend.
“As a non-commercial radio station, we depend on the support of listeners who take the step to become KPOV members.” says KPOV Station Manager Jill Mahler “Early donors get our membership drives off to a strong start and encourage others to jump on board.”
The goal of the membership drive is to raise $24,000 to help support KPOV programming and operations throughout 2015 and 2016. KPOV offers thank you gifts at various member levels.Gifts include KPOV beanies, 10th anniversary t-shirtsand hand-made ceramic mugs, and a subscription to Oregon 1859 Magazine. KPOV will also hold daily prize drawings during on-air pledge breaks, plus a Grand Prize drawing.
2 DAYS SHORTER
KPOV’s Fall Membership Drive will be two days shorter than usual in celebration of their 10th Anniversary. “We wanted to get our listeners back to the programs they love more quickly this year. Our goal is to keep membership drives shorter from now on, if we can raise the funds we need in fewer days,” says Development Director Bruce Morris.
KPOV LOOKS FOR GROUPS TO VOLUNTEER DURING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
KPOV is also asking businesses and non-profit groups to volunteer to answer phones during the fall membership drive. Groups and businesses who have participated in past years include: The Environmental Center, Central Oregon PFLAG, Center for Car Donations, Social Justice Center, the Downtown Bend Business Association, Jobs with Justice, and many others. Call 541-322-0863 for more information or online at www.kpov.org.
High Desert Community Radio offers locally-produced programs not heard on any other radio stations in the area, including civic affairs, election coverage, and the most diverse music programming in Central Oregon.
Underwriting is also available and affordable for nonprofit organizations and local businesses. For a program schedule, underwriting information, to donate or to volunteer, call 541-322-0863 or visit the website at www.kpov.org.
