WTIP Station Manager Deb Benedict addressed the audience at the WTIP annual meeting at East Bay Suites on Wednesday, May 2. More than 50 members attended the meeting and potluck to hear an update on the station’s accomplishments.
WTIP North Shore Community Radio held its annual meeting on May 2, 2012 at East Bay Suites in Grand Marais. More than 50 station members came to the potluck and meeting to learn about the station news from over the past year.
Board President Ann Possis introduced the WTIP board and staff members, followed by Treasurer Hyla Napadensky, who provided an overview of the station’s finances, which is sound thanks to the strong support from members, underwriters, and foundations.
Station Manager Deb Benedict reviewed some of the projects carried out last year, including the Youth Radio Project and Safer initiatives, both of which were made possible by grants. Benedict also reviewed some of the station’s accomplishments in 2011, including replacing the Gunflint translator with a transmitter to increase coverage on the Gunflint Trail.
WTIP’s Program Director Roger Linehan reviewed programming, which continues to focus on serving the unique needs and interests of the area. Linehan also handed out certificates of appreciation to the station’s volunteers, who number over 70.
“It’s amazing,” Benedict said, “to see what has been accomplished since the station’s inception.”
WTIP is the only local radio station serving Minnesota’s North Shore. They went on the air in April 1998 to provide area news, weather and entertainment. The website, www.wtip.org, also serves as a portal for out-of-area listeners to get a taste of the North Shore. Throughout its 14 years of service, WTIP has embraced opportunities to build relationships and serve its ever-increasing community of listeners. Efforts include news and weather services, explorations of issues affecting the area, and engagement and outreach efforts, both on and off the air.
More information about WTIP is available online at www.wtip.org or by calling (218) 387- 1070. WTIP can be tuned in at 90.7 FM or 91.7 FM.
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