Funding Request Letter

Dear Friend:

Subject: Gabriola Co-op Radio

We are looking for your support in developing a stand alone FM radio service, operated by community members, with studio and broadcasting facilities on Gabriola.

Our objective is to establish an ongoing community radio station that can broadcast during an extended period of declared emergency to the region under the authority of the Gabriola Provincial Emergency Coordinator and additionally Cedar, Yellopoint and Nanaimo. This region would include the Islands in the immediate vicinity of Valdes, Gabriola, Mudge, Link, Decourcy, Pylades, Ruxton, and Tugboat.

Programming will be of direct and particular relevance to the community we serve, with promotion of local events and activities, as well as increased exposure of music by new and local talent, music that is not generally broadcast by commercial stations or the CBC.

This radio station will greatly benefit the community with timely topics such as ferry updates, emergency announcements and important advisories.

Your one time contribution will help us achieve our fundraising objective of $ 50,000, the estimated budgeted amount for start up. Total funding required is $250,000, which will be invested in an annuity to cover costs for our annual operating budget of $20,000. Thus, the one time contribution is all we are asking of you. We will not be soliciting donations on an ongoing basis.

Public meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7PM at Gabriola Artworks and all are welcome to attend.

Please mail your donation to :

Gabriola Co-op Radio
c/o Gabriola Artworks
#9 - 575 North Rd
Gabriola Isalnd, BC
V0R 1X0

We extend our sincere thanks for your support of this much needed community radio station. Stay tuned for more exciting updates !

Yours truly,

Gabriola Co-op Radio

If you have any questions or suggestions please contact Ken Zakreski at 247-9891 or email gabriolaradio@shaw.ca