Joe Uris
Aug 22, 2013 19:33:33 GMT -8
Post by Admin on Aug 22, 2013 19:33:33 GMT -8
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BOARD CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF JOE URIS
I am running for the KBOO Board because I believe that:
KBOO is a vital voice for progressive thought and action.
KBOO has a unique blend of news, public affairs programming and varied music that speak to many diverse and underserved communities. This programming must be supported and strengthened.
Changing listener habits, new technologies and options together with a failure to adequately maintain the membership base and seek out new listeners have put the station in great danger.
If elected to the board my first priorities would be to increase support through: better region wide publicity, stronger efforts to regain and add members, stronger graphic presentation of programming, a strong presence on social media, making KBOO more accessible and financially secure.
These efforts at transparency and public outreach in addition to adding more listeners and members will also make the station a more democratic organization.
I have, for many years taught Sociology and American History as well as taking supportive and collaborative leadership roles in education, at the community college, college and university levels.
I have had successful involvement in commercial talk radio, KBOO talk radio, theater, and independent publications.
I have been a frequent contributor in the past to such publications as the Oregonian and Willamette Week.
My community involvement includes early peace movement and social justice organizing, pure water and environmental concerns.
I am comfortable with struggle, disagreement, differing perspectives and efforts to build and maintain consensus.
BOARD CANDIDATE STATEMENT OF JOE URIS
I am running for the KBOO Board because I believe that:
KBOO is a vital voice for progressive thought and action.
KBOO has a unique blend of news, public affairs programming and varied music that speak to many diverse and underserved communities. This programming must be supported and strengthened.
Changing listener habits, new technologies and options together with a failure to adequately maintain the membership base and seek out new listeners have put the station in great danger.
If elected to the board my first priorities would be to increase support through: better region wide publicity, stronger efforts to regain and add members, stronger graphic presentation of programming, a strong presence on social media, making KBOO more accessible and financially secure.
These efforts at transparency and public outreach in addition to adding more listeners and members will also make the station a more democratic organization.
I have, for many years taught Sociology and American History as well as taking supportive and collaborative leadership roles in education, at the community college, college and university levels.
I have had successful involvement in commercial talk radio, KBOO talk radio, theater, and independent publications.
I have been a frequent contributor in the past to such publications as the Oregonian and Willamette Week.
My community involvement includes early peace movement and social justice organizing, pure water and environmental concerns.
I am comfortable with struggle, disagreement, differing perspectives and efforts to build and maintain consensus.