NEWSLETTER - FALL 2009 KPTZ Receives Federal Grant!! We are thrilled to announce KPTZ FM has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Public Telecommunications and Facilities Program (PTFP). This agency within the Federal Department of Commerce pays 75% of the costs of constructing and equipping new nonprofit radio stations.  Late last year we jumped on the opportunity to apply for a state-of-the-art broadcasting system, and were very fortunate because funding is tight and the process is competitive. As a result of receiving the grant,  our construction and equipment budget is now approximately $200,000, of which our community will provide a 25 percent share.  So far we have raised $25,000 of the community’s $50,000 share for construction and equipment. If you have already contributed, thanks for your support and please consider helping us again. If you have yet to contribute, know that any amount you can offer will make a difference in this final phase of our construction campaign.  Studio Space We continue to research potential studio locations (approximately 1000 square feet). The studio should be central to Port Townsend and needs to be commercially zoned. Our first choice is to find rent-free space from a benefactor.  Do you know of such a party or are you perhaps someone who fits that description? If so, please contact Collin Brown 379-0411 or email us at info@kptz.org Programming Many of you have expressed strong interest in providing a variety of music and other programming. If you have ideas for programs or if you would like to see what we are looking for, stay tuned. We will invite proposals within the month, and guidelines and procedures will be up on our website by mid-October. Be In On the Ground Floor – Work for KPTZ We're ready to hire a General Manager to build the station and manage it when we get on the air. This will be a part-time paid position. We continue the search for a Fundraising Coordinator because our fund-raising needs will continue as we become fully operational. This is a part-time volunteer position. For  complete job descriptions - click here. We are delighted now to have a substantial budget for construction and equipment of our new community radio station.  We trust in your continued support and generosity to see this dream realized. Donations - If you can make a donation please click here - donate to KPTZ now!   Radio Port Townsend is  exempt from income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Radio Port Townsend are deductible under section 170 of the code. The employer identification number is 26-0875372.   Thank you   Radio Port Townsend Board