The Voice of the Shuswap Society is looking to raise its profile and membership.
The society purchased equipment to the tune of about $36,000 and now that the radio is on air every day, members are hoping citizens, both private and in the business sector, will not only tune in, but buy a membership to support a radio station that is designed with them in mind.
“Once they have four regular shows a day, they will begin broadcasting on the Internet,” says society president Warren Bell. “We’re expanding local programming step by step, but we’re reaching out for concrete support that will drive the station.”
The society is also paying a “very small five per cent” to people to sell sponsorships.
And anyone who has an idea for a type of music or other material they would like to hear on the air is invited to call the station.
“We would love to have somebody do a classical show,” says Bell. “You have to pitch a show idea to program director Leah Shaw and she’ll help you define it, flesh it out and give it shape and focus.”
The station has been broadcasting SilverBacks games and will do so again this Friday, Feb. 15.
For more information or to donate, call at 250-463-5026.