Today’s Run: \u00a06.20 miles<\/p>\n
I am NOT the Chairman of the Board. \u00a0My husband is. \u00a0I am on the Board of Directors, though, of a Non-Profit Agency! \u00a0How cool is that!?!<\/p>\n
The Agency? \u00a0Classic Book Radio Corporation. \u00a0The Board consists of two people, my husband and myself. \u00a0It is a long story so pull up a chair…<\/p>\n
My husband and I are both Ham Radio Operators. \u00a0His call sign is w0ep and I am w5msh. \u00a0As “hams” we are on the lookout for quirky things related to anything radio~my husband more than I. \u00a0He found out the FCC is going to be handing out some low-frequency FM radio licences here in a few weeks…the first time since 2000. \u00a0They are only allowing a two week window to apply, so you have to be “johnny on the spot”!<\/p>\n
He decided to go for it!<\/p>\n
First things first, you need to be a Non-profit Agency. \u00a0You need a mission statement, you need special this and special that…We have the Non-profit hurdle passed. \u00a0We are a Non-Profit now~signed, sealed and notarized by the state of Mississippi. Now, on to federal levels…<\/p>\n
Our Non-profit agency is designed to improve literacy in the state. \u00a0Mississippi has a low literacy rate. \u00a0Our agency is wanting to improve that. How?<\/p>\n
1) By exposing the citizens of Mississippi to classic works of literature through radio broadcasting. 2) To thereby increase interest in literature and improve literacy and 3) To therein provide and educational listening experience.<\/p>\n
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We have access to classic literature recordings, ie: \u00a0Pride and Prejudice, Moby Dick, etc. and want to have continuous broadcasts of these books on FM radio. \u00a0The hope is that some person will listen, get hooked on the story and go to the library and check out the book to finish reading it on their own! \u00a0Would not that be cool?<\/p>\n
Bear in mind that this is LOW-Frequency. \u00a0We would not be covering a large geographical area. \u00a0Our town, Columbus, Starkville, West Point, etc. \u00a0I do not think it would reach east into Alabama even though we are really close the the state line. \u00a0But it would be a start.<\/p>\n
We already have a 60′ tower in our yard due to my husband’s activity in ham radio. \u00a0All we would need to do is obtain a transmitter and a few other various and sundry items and Voila’! \u00a0We would be on the air!<\/p>\n
How exciting is that!?!<\/p>\n
So, yes, I am on the Board of Directors of a Non-Profit Agency. \u00a0Who would have thought it!?!<\/p>\n
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