An interview on the future of Goddard Campus
On Sunday, December 1st's “Curse of the Golden Turnip,” Alan LePage and Steven Farnham interviewed Mike Davidson, the new buyer of the Goddard campus, and Celina Barton, who is working with Mike to envision the possibilities of campus and make them happen. They take many calls and the conversation is wide-ranging on what is in progress and what might come next. Click through to listen via our longer term archives.
On Sunday, December 1st's “Curse of the Golden Turnip,” Alan LePage and Steven Farnham interviewed Mike Davidson, the new buyer of the Goddard campus, and Celina Barton, who is working with Mike to envision the possibilities of campus and make them happen. They take many calls and the conversation is wide-ranging on what is in progress and what might come next. Take a listen and share widely!
Giving Tuesday: A Day of Music & Matched Donations
We're participating in this year's Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, December 3. We've got a matching gift of just over $1,000 from some members of our CVCR board, the Programming Committee, programmers, and a generous donor to help challenge donors who have yet to give this year to give that Tuesday and have it doubled. We're aiming to raise $2,000 or more.
To add to the fun, we’re giving you a full day of live, specially-themed music shows, made by some of our local programmers. Click through to see the line up!
We're participating in this year's Giving Tuesday - a national day of raising funds for non-profits before the end of the year - on Tuesday, December 3. We've got a matching gift of just over $1,000 from some members of our CVCR board, the Programming Committee, programmers, and a generous donor to help challenge donors who have yet to give this year. If you have not yet given to the station in 2024, please make Giving Tuesday the day you give and have it doubled! We're aiming to raise $2,000 or more.
To add to the fun, we’re giving you a full day of live, specially-themed music shows, made by some of our local programmers. The line up will include:
9-11am - Maura Quinn of the “Thought Pasture”
11am-1pm - DJ Llu of “Get Fresh”
1pm-3pm - Dave Tucker of the “Long and Winding Road”
3-5pm - Bill Nowlan’s “Listen Up!”
5-6pm - Delia Gillen of “Magpie in the Morning”
6-7pm - Conni Mags of “Immanent Grove”
7-9pm - The “Still Life Crew” with DJ Orange Peel and Club Soda
9-11pm - KingTone with a special “Meltdown”
Tune in and enjoy a day of curated great music and hear us work toward meeting the match!
As always, we keep the station budget nimble. Everything we raise goes directly into the programming and costs to run the station. Give to WGDR & WGDH before the end of the year or give in honor of someone for their holiday gift. We provide our community with locally made, community-centered, unique, and inspiring content every single day. Gifts of any size go a really long way in helping us keep this up into 2025 no matter what comes our way with national trends. Thank you!
Get a show on WGDR/WGDH
Have you always wanted to try a radio show, but never taken the leap? Now is the perfect time to jump in with us at Central Vermont Community Radio.
We are a fun crew of nearly 60 members of the community, bringing our thoughts, talents, and time to weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly shows here on WGDR and WGDH. We want you to join us! Click through for more information about the types of shows we’re looking for and for the application.
Have you always wanted to try a radio show, but never taken the leap? Now is the perfect time to jump in with us at Central Vermont Community Radio.
We are a fun crew of nearly 60 members of the community, bringing our thoughts, talents, and time to weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly shows here on WGDR and WGDH. We want you to join us!
We are specifically looking for more voices from our community to expand our representation of all who live in our area. This includes more BIPOC folks, women, trans and non-binary folks, queer folks, and people under 50 years old.
We are looking for show ideas that can speak to the experience of living in this part of Vermont - its rural nature, changing demographics, and the matters of our day. We are eager to entice more talk shows on the air - these can be interview style, call-in shows, and other ideas. Now, more than ever, our listeners want to hear alternative views, and respectful discourse, and to learn more about those who live in our communities.
No radio experience is needed. We are currently prioritizing shows that can be done live in the WGDR studio in Plainfield.
Get more information at WGDR.org and put your application in today!
If you have questions, connect with our station manager, Llu Mulvaney-Stanak at Llu@WGDR.org.
We can’t wait to hear your show ideas!
Community radio is a tool of democracy.
Here at Central Vermont Community Radio, we see how connection and community can be an antidote to hate and fear every single day. In tough times, we have leaned into each other and the larger community to help make sense of what we face, to connect folks to resources and each other, and to just be there with you. As we look to what comes next for this country, we will continue to use the power of community radio to connect us, to be a source of information, and to spread hope and love.
At our core, community radio is a tool of democracy. This isn't just about access to the airwaves. We are about speaking truth to power, providing alternative viewpoints and content, and being a respite from mainstream media's despair and despondency drip. We will continue to face difficult discussions and disagreements with respect and transparency.
We are proud to keep this incredible tool of community radio going as a force for good in this increasingly messy democracy.
Here at Central Vermont Community Radio, we see how connection and community can be an antidote to hate and fear every single day. In tough times, we have leaned into each other and the larger community to help make sense of what we face, to connect folks to resources and each other, and to just be there with you. As we look to what comes next for this country, we will continue to use the power of community radio to connect us, to be a source of information, and to spread hope and love.
At our core, community radio is a tool of democracy. This isn't just about access to the airwaves. We are about speaking truth to power, providing alternative viewpoints and content, and being a respite from mainstream media's despair and despondency drip. We will continue to face difficult discussions and disagreements with respect and transparency.
We are proud to keep this incredible tool of community radio going as a tool of good in this increasingly messy democracy.
Live Election Night National Coverage from Democracy Now
One of the most important elections in our country's history is Tuesday, November 5. Starting at 8pm we will air live national results and analysis from Amy Goodman and Democracy Now (live stream).
For statewide races and local results, we encourage you to also follow other local media outlets such as Vermont Public, Vermont Digger, and the Vermont Secretary of State's election results website.
Remember, you can register to vote on election day at your polling place. You can also walk in mail-in ballots if you have run out of time to mail them.
WGDR & WGDH Supporters -
One of the most important elections in our country's history is today, Tuesday, November 5. Starting at 8pm tonight, we will air live national results and analysis from Amy Goodman and Democracy Now (live stream). Depending on when races are called across time zones, and the results of the Presidential (if it is called tonight), the live broadcast is slated to air until midnight.
For statewide races and local results, we encourage you to also follow other local media outlets such as Vermont Public, Vermont Digger, and the Vermont Secretary of State's election results website.
Special thanks to our partners at Democracy Now for providing this critical coverage on this big night.
Remember, you can register to vote on election day at your polling place. You can also walk in mail-in ballots if you have run out of time to mail them.
No matter the outcome of the races up and down the ballot, Central Vermont Community Radio will continue to be here to help strengthen our democracy with respectful discourse, deeper discussions on what our communities are facing, and access to the airwaves for all.
Thank you for tuning into your community radio on this big night!
Call for CVCR Board Applicants
The CVCR board is going through planned member rotation as the last our our founding board members rotate off the board. We are looking to fill as many as four board member positions by the end of the year.
We are seeking folks with fundraising experience (or a willingness to learn!), board leadership skills, and past work with organizations undergoing big change. We’re eager to also expand the board to more fully represent our diverse community of central and northern Vermont, especially folks from our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ circles, as well as folks to expand our gender representation beyond the binary and age ranges (under 50).
For more info and the application, click through to this blog post. Apps are due by November 15 for this round of board seats.
The CVCR board is going through planned member rotation as the last our our founding board members rotate off the board. We are looking to fill as many as four board member position by the end of the year.
We are seeking folks with fundraising experience (or a willingness to learn!), board leadership skills, and past work with organizations undergoing big change (like a move!). We’re eager to also expand the board to more fully represent our diverse community of central and northern Vermont, especially folks from our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ circles, as well as folks to expand our gender representation beyond the binary and age ranges (under 50).
The work of the CVCR board is centered around ensuring the right-sized capacity of the organization is in place in time, money, and expertise. We look to the board to be both strategy leaders, but also “doers.”
Members are expected to attend monthly board meetings (all on zoom still), participate on board committees (also on zoom), make personal financial contributions (if able), and participate in the organization’s fundraising campaigns (major donor cultivation, etc.).
The CVCR board is accepting applications until all spots are filled. Those interested in applying for the board can complete an application here. It includes a handful of questions and will take about 15 minutes to complete.
We ask that interested folks submit an application by November 15, 2024 for this next round of board seats.
All applications will be reviewed by the full board and qualified prospective candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview with the full board via zoom.
CVCR serves the communities of north central VT and beyond by providing a forum for cultivating social change, supporting the independent arts, protecting the environment, and celebrating diversity, creativity, and freedom. More information about CVCR and its mission is on our website under About Us.
For more information, contact the CVCR Board Chair, Dave Tucker at: DaveT@WGDR.org.