PACIFICA AND FSRN SIGN AGREEMENT
Stage set for integration in one year

October 20, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BERKELEY, CA -- The Pacifica Foundation, the leading listener-supported radio network in the U.S., is pleased to announce the signing of a one-year agreement with Pacifica Reporters Against Censorship (PRAC), producers of Free Speech Radio News (FSRN). The deal covers the production of PRAC's half-hour daily newscast and distribution by Pacifica Radio to its network of affiliate and sister stations.

In addition, both Pacifica and FSRN have affirmed in writing their commitment "to establish terms that will allow for the integration of Free Speech Radio News within Pacifica," and outlined a series of steps to make this possible within the next year.

We are saddened to say that Ebon Dooley, broadcast director of WRFG - Radio Free Georgia - in Atlanta Georgia, passed away October 12, in his sleep, after doing a radio program. With his death, our network loses an inspiring member and dear friend.

Ebon was an important part of the heart and soul of WRFG and played a critical role in the Atlanta area. He was dedicated to community radio, looking for ways to increase its presence in the South, he helped with building coalitions in the area between WRFG and other progressive media institutions in the South, as well as participated in preparations for the the upcoming US Social Forum in Atlanta.

Go to Madison: GRC-11 July 27-30, 2006

The Grassroots Radio Conference is an annual gathering of folks from grassroots, volunteer-powered, community radio stations to connect, learn new skills, discuss critical issues, and do some partying.

This year's conference will be hosted by WORT Community Radio in Madison, Wisconsin. And you're invited!

Go to Madison: GRC-11, July 27-30, 2006.

Details, registration, housing & transportation info

A Message From Greg Guma, New Executive Director of the Pacifica Foundation 

Written by Greg Guma

A year ago, I was working as co-editor of Vermont Guardian, a statewide weekly newspaper I helped to launch in 2004, writing articles and working with journalists from across the state and around the world. If someone had predicted then that I
would become Executive Director of Pacifica Radio, I would not have believed it. 

Nevertheless, it was a great honor (and a huge challenge) to be offered the position late last year. As you probably know, Pacifica is one of the most significant resources on the independent media landscape, producing some of the most politically
significant, culturally diverse and educational radio available in this country.
 

Rip Robbins from KSVR Holds Affiliates Seat on Pacifica National Board

Written by Jennifer Walker

Rip Robbins, station manager of KSVR, 91.7FM in Mount Vernon, Washington, was recently elected as a director on the governing Board of the Pacifica Foundation, serving in one of the two seats that represent the affiliates of the Pacifica Network.  His term runs through February 2007.  KSVR has been an affiliate of Pacifica since 1997.

Ebon Dooley From WRFG Holds Affiliate Seat on the Pacifica National Board 

Written by David Miller

For Ebon Dooley, Program Director of Pacifica affiliate WRFG (Radio Free Georgia), becoming involved with Atlanta's community radio station seemed to be an exciting way of spreading the positive message of alternative radio. As a recently elected member of the Pacifica National Board, (his term runs through February 2007) Dooley has been enthusiastically advocating for Pacifica and getting more stations involved with the network.