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Media Release: WKMS Fundraiser Meets Goal

Dana Hopkins

WKMS listeners across the region raised $125,000 in community support this fall, finishing the on-air portion of the drive strong on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Together, listeners cut on-air fundraising by two days. 

The station heard from over 750 members across western Kentucky, northwest Tennessee and southernmost Illinois. “WKMS listeners are a generous and engaged group,” says Development Director, Asia Burnett. “It’s inspiring to see how many people believe strongly in public radio in our region.”

Membership Director Jenni Todd notes that, “Over 50 community members volunteered time to help answer pledge calls and help on the air, including Murray State University President Dr. Bob Davies. We are very thankful for all the people who volunteer their time and talents for WKMS.”

“WKMS is a standard bearer for great public radio with a tremendous staff to make it all happen,” said Chad Lampe, Interim Station Manager. Lampe notes students and WKMS staff performed remarkably despite the absence of retiring station manager Kate Lochte.

In an effort to encourage listeners to contribute early in the drive a drawing was held for a pair of Meet & Greet tickets to see Chris Thile in concert at Murray State on October 29, won by Jack and Kathy Kerr of Murray.

The funds raised will help WKMS provide both local and national programming in the coming year.

WKMS broadcasts a continuous, comprehensive mix of news and music, with stations including 91.3 WKMS-FM, WKMS HD-1 and All-Music HD-2, Murray; 90.9 WKMD, WKMD HD-1 and HD-2, Madisonville; 89.5 WKMT, Fulton; and All-Classical 92.5 Paducah, 88.9 Murray and 105.1 Madisonville. WKMS also streams both its News and All Classical channels online at wkms.org, a robust website offering playlists, regional news and an online contribution page. For more call 1-800-599-4737.

Jenni holds a degree in Music Education from Murray State University and a Masters degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University's College of Music. She's equipped with knowledge and enthusiasm for fundraising and the arts. She also serves as a Girl Scout Troop Leader and on the Murray Independent School District Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors.
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