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Annual Report 2014–2015 Table of Contents SUCCESS THROUGH OUR PEOPLE ..................................... 4 –5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS .........................................................5 NEWS IMPACT MADE REAL...............................................6 –7 THE POWER OF MUSIC AMPLifiED ................................8–9 KEEPinG YOU COnnECTED .........................................10 –11 STRENGTH & SUPPORT ................................................ 12 –18 Colorado Public Radio Bridges Broadcast Center 7409 South Alton Court Centennial, CO 80112 303-871-9191 www.cpr.org © Colorado Public Radio 2015. All Rights Reserved. COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Annual Report 2014–2015 3 Success Through 32 COLORADO COUNTIES This year, we launched the CONNECTED ACROSS CPR Fellowship Program, which currently supports Our People two year-long, full-time, paid opportunities in news 26,100 and music. These are hen Bob Hensler members to Western Slope the first in what will SQUARE MILES W started working for produce, organizing a much hopefully be a long Colorado Public Radio in anticipated shipment of line of annually ap- the 1970s, the organization locally grown peaches down pointed fellows— was headquartered in a Interstate 70 each summer. any of whom could be the next Bob and Mary both Bob Hensler or retired from CPR Mary Verdieck. 2014–2015 this year, and BOARD OF DIRECTORS their combined 50 years of service to Left: Mary Verdieck. Above, right: Mary in front of CPR’s Grand Junction office. S. Robert Contiguglia, Chair Colorado Above, left: Western Slope landscape (Photo: Marko Forsten/Flickr). Bob Hensler with engineering Public Radio Karen Newman, colleague Al Stewart (right) and Vice Chair local contractor Hal Kneller. characterizes staff members’ Carolyn Daniels, Secretary In the 1970s, Colorado Public Radio collective commit- headquarters were in a bungalow on Justin Borus, Treasurer the University of Denver campus. For more than ment to connecting two decades, Mary and enriching the Colorado Christie Cadwell Verdieck served as a community. The longevity 1,200-square-foot bungalow personal link between CPR of service and expertise that Liane Clasen on the University of Denver and the Western Slope, Vail propels our success is one campus. One of Bob’s first Valley and Roaring Fork of our biggest strengths as Michael P. Dowling projects as CPR’s engineer Valley. Working as a CPR an organization. As we honor staff contri- was to install a light in the butions and plan for CPR’s Gary W. Ferrera underwriting associate in S. Robert Contiguglia, M.D. restroom to alert staff not We recognize the critical future, we recognize that an office on Main Street in Chair Ann E. Hinkins to flush the toilet when downtown Grand Junction, role staff members have without the commitment hosts were on air—so the Mary was a mainstay and played in shaping Colorado and generosity of so many Balan Nair sound wouldn’t be picked familiar face in the commu- Public Radio’s service to the supporters, our work to en- up by microphones. More nity, helping area businesses community for nearly half rich and connect the Colo- Melinda Quiat than three decades and engage their customers a century, and we’re taking rado community would not countless projects later, statewide through CPR steps to develop the next be possible. We thank each Bryant Reber Bob helped build Colorado underwriting. Not only did generation of public radio and every one of you for Dean Salter Public Radio into a state- she help connect CPR to talent to ensure that tradi- your support and invite you wide network, connecting Western Slope commu- tion of service continues. to join us as we reflect on Max Wycisk, Ex-Officio 32 Colorado counties across nities, but she connected this year’s accomplishments. Left: Bob Hensler trouble-shoots a problem more than 26,000 square miles. Denver-based CPR staff at a remote station site. Above: When winter Max Wycisk, President Tania Zeigler conditions stymie access to station sites, Bob relies on CPR’s all-terrain vehicle to navigate snow-packed trails. 4 Annual Report 2014–2015 COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Annual Report 2014–2015 5 News Impact hungry during winter break Coloradans depend on This year, listeners turned without access to school CPR News not only for to CPR for daily news lunches. Soon after, the these and other stories updates with their morning Made Real local non-profit organiza- but, more importantly, coffee, for a bit of comfort tion Hunger Free Colorado to feel connected to their in the familiar voice of a gained new donors and neighbors and the world news host and for inter- n a media landscape Public Discourse volunteers who said CPR’s outside Colorado. Our esting topics to discuss Iwhere in-depth news General Assignment report had motivated them distribution of national with friends and neighbors. sources are scarce, commu- Reporter Megan to get involved. stories and programs gives Whatever their reasons, nity-centered journalism is Verlee wrote about context beyond state lines hundreds of thousands of critical to our understand- Colorado’s child care and makes up more than people tuned in and found ing of the world and our subsidy program and 10 percent of our program- what they were looking connections to one another. its role in affordable ming costs. Simultaneously, for, and the generosity and With steady support from child care. Several CPR’s quality, in-depth passion of CPR supporters CPR members and under- months later, state Sen. reporting puts Colorado made that possible. writers, our news team is Kevin Lundberg cited issues on the map for enriching Colorado commu- Megan Verlee conducts this coverage when he people outside our an interview in the San nities through innovative, Luis Valley. proposed a bill to deregu- state. Throughout 2015, in-depth reporting that late home-based child care NPR frequently broad- cannot be found elsewhere. operations. cast reports produced Colorado Public Radio by Colorado Public empowers Coloradans to This year, CPR has gone Radio’s news team, learn about emerging stories, one step further to measure Jenny Brundin with some award-winning including our story members of the CPR News team: Corey gain deeper understanding the impact our journalism Jones, Sadie Babits and Ben Markus. about Denver’s of the issues impacting our has on the Colorado com- fast-growing “ As a result of CPR News coverage, state and develop mean- munity, using an ongoing restaurant scene we are having many more, and much ingful connections to series exploring children in and our report deeper, conversations with folks across their community. poverty as a test case. Over Personal Connections on the 150th the state, including policy makers and the course of the year, Education Reporter anniversary of community leaders.” CPR reporters published Jenny Brundin shared the Sand Creek more than 70 stories for the the story of a high school Massacre. NPR series, covering the issue News editors CHRIS WATNEY senior supporting himself President and CEO, from various angles, con- and living in poverty. look to CPR Colorado Children’s Campaign Andrea Dukakis with “Colorado Matters” tinually seeking feedback colleagues: Rachel Estabrook, Ryan CPR listeners initiated a for deep, reliable, and reaching out to specific Warner and Michael de Yoanna. crowdfunding campaign timely reporting on organizations, agencies and to support the student’s Colorado stories that individuals for input. As college education, and one impact the nation. For a result of these efforts, Community Response listener connected with him instance, NPR relied on the we’ve seen that CPR re- “Colorado Matters” to offer tutoring, mentor- CPR News team to cover porting has a ripple effect, Reporter and Producer ing and housing. the entire Aurora theater which bolsters the strength Andrea Dukakis inves- shooting trial in lieu of and interconnectedness of tigated the number of sending its own reporters. our community. Colorado children who go 6 Annual Report 2014–2015 COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO Annual Report 2014–2015 7 The Coloradans also Power of Music cheered the arrival of OpenAir on “ Thanks to OpenAir, FM. Meeting an I’m discovering new music expressed lis- again, and I actually like what tener need to Amplified improve quality I’m hearing on FM radio.” and accessibility, usic is a powerful Listeners enjoy a wide range Colorado Public SUZY SIMPSON Mvehicle for storytelling, of music to satisfy their Radio was able CPR Member transcending generations curiosity and delight their to purchase a new and languages, while inciting senses, as well as intriguing signal for OpenAir at a deep connection to the context, helpful perspective 102.3 FM in Denver and human experience. Backed and that fascinating tidbit Boulder. We heard from by a community of pas- of information provided by music fans who said they sionate supporters, we can knowledgeable CPR music had stopped listening to At CPR, Colorado musicians share the power of music hosts. Our music services are radio altogether, until they —from Boulder classical and provide a resource for an inextricable part of our discovered OpenAir on the conductor and violinist music discovery—whether mission, and with listener FM dial. Zachary Carrettin to you’re looking for insights support, we expanded offer- Denver singer-songwriter about a famous composer, ings for both CPR Classical The OpenAir team contin- Nathaniel Rateliff—find ues to generate more original seeking inspiration from an and OpenAir this year. the Aspen Music Festival rich exposure for their artistic content than ever before, unknown melody, exploring and School and Bravo! Vail. expressions and meaningful including a milestone variety within Colorado’s CPR Classical enriched In 2015, classical music 1,000th connections with fans. recorded this year in thriving music community listening opportunities hosts traveled hundreds song the or simply relaxing in the with a 24-hour classical of miles across Colorado CPR Performance With help from CPR —fittingly, during a company of music.