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.

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

PacificaNetwork.org is a resource for staff people at radio stations in the Pacifica & Affiliate Network, providing easier access to information, better communication, and support services. PacificaNetwork.org follows in the footsteps of AudioPort.org, Pacifica's on-line content distribution system, which was launched in 2004.

Unlike AudioPort.org, PacificaNetwork.org is a resource for the general public as well as for radio stations in the Pacifica Network. It provides information about the more than 90 independent radio stations in the network, including their locations and comprehensive information about each of the stations, with links to their own web sites.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 1, 2005
For info call (608)256-2001

Madison's Community Radio - WORT-FM Celebrates 30 years on-air with Mayoral Proclamation and County Commendation

WORT 89.9 FM, Madison's Community Radio celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of its inaugural broadcast today. The event was marked by a proclamation of "WORT DAY" by Madison's Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, and a resolution by the Dane County Board commending the station for 30-years of achievement.

Patriots for Peace and Justice

Pacifica Commemorates the One Year Anniversary of September 11

News Release
September 5, 2002

Pacifica Radio features "Patriots for Peace and Global Justice," a day-long, national broadcast to commemorate the one year anniversary of September 11th.

Executive Director's Report to the Interim Pacifica National Board

Berkeley, California
June 21-23, 2002

As you all know, the new Pacifica Board and executive leadership inherited a financial and administrative nightmare in January of this year. The network had been looted and left rudderless. Stations did not even have funds to buy a paper clip let alone a pair of headphones and critical services like telephones and postage were being cut off. Pacifica’s transmitters were under threat, including KPFK’s historic tower on the top of Mt. Wilson. With no chief financial officer or controller, and chaos reigning in the national office, the network was on the verge of financial collapse.

Record Fund Drives Continue at Pacifica Radio

Listeners Rally at Non-Profit Broadcaster’s Stations

WASHINGTON, DC (Jun. 12) – Continuing the strong show of support for the nation’s oldest listener-sponsored broadcaster, Pacifica Radio stations across the country again posted record on-air fundraising drives this past spring, the network announced today.

New Manager For Pacifica Station 90.7 FM KPFK Los Angeles

Selection Process Reflects New Democracy, Spirit of Unity

WASHINGTON, DC (Jun 5) ­ Community radio pioneer Eva Georgia has been named as the new General Manager of Pacifica Radio station KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, the Pacifica Radio network announced.

Pacifica National Board Meeting in Los Angeles