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BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA On The Air Fall 2009 The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who fi nd themselves in acute need. The foundation reaches out across the country to identify and provide an anonymous safety net in cases of critical illness, advanced age, death of a spouse, accident and other serious misfortune. On The Air contentscontents volumevolume 1313 issueissue 3 FallFall 20092009 4 President’s Message 6 Chairman’s Message 9 Guardian Fund 10 Celebrity Golf Fundraiser 19 Sponsors and Contributors 23 Corporate “Angel” 26 Seen and Heard O n T h e A i r is a free news and feature publica- tion, offered to the Broadcasters Foundation of America members and friends, and is published three times a year by the: Broadcasters Foundation of America 125 West 55th Street/21st Floor New York, NY 10019 www.broadcastersfoundation.org 212-373-8250 Jim Thompson, Publisher Renee Cassis, Editor Katz Media Group, Creative Services, Design For feature story contributions or to request another copy of this publication, please call the Broadcast Foundation of America at 212-373- 8250, or you may email any questions and/or comments [email protected]. ON THE AIR FALL 2009 3 president’s message Fundraisers of every size and scale help our mission. more than 100 percent in website traffi c since the launch of the campaign. We’ve also partnered with several state broadcast associations to increase recognition of the Broadcasters Foundation at a local level. Ads from our campaign are running on their websites, and personal emails from association presidents and executive directors have introduced their members to our unique charity. Exemplifying the power and infl uence of these associations, we immediately received applications from broadcasters in these I am very pleased to report that more states who had nowhere else to turn. than $100,000 was raised at the 11th Lastly, we’ve redesigned On the Air. The new format delivers Annual Celebrity Golf Fundraiser held news and information about the Broadcasters Foundation in a at the Siwanoy Country Club in Bronx- cohesive presentation that refl ects our purpose to help broadcast- ville, New York, this past September. ers in need. Over 150 executives and celebrities As you can see, we have been very busy, but our focus remains turned out to support the charity event, solidly on our core mission: to help broadcasters in need. This coming year, we anticipate even more requests for aid. Individual which is one of our biggest fundraisers membership to the Broadcasters Foundation remains only $150 of the year. a year, and a personal gift to the Guardian Fund or a corporate We are grateful to the corporate benefactors who made such contribution to the Corporate Angel Initiative can make a sig- a successful benefi t possible, including our signature sponsor, nifi cant difference to a desperate colleague. Evercore Wealth Management, and Carr Golf, for the big auc- tion item of the evening—a deluxe trip to Ireland to play on four Please, continue or begin to support the Broadcasters Founda- world-famous courses. tion of America. Together, we can change the life of a broad- caster in need. One thing we learned is that fundraisers of every size and scale can generate positive awareness and build resources. Well-known Thank you, consultant Walter Sabo hosted a fundraising poker evening in his home that produced $5,000. Walter, we thank you for your innovation, and we hope other members will follow your lead and work with us to provide these personal events. By now you’ve probably seen the advertisements from our “Do You Know a Broadcaster in Need” campaign. These ads appear JimJim ThompsonThompson in radio and TV trade publication newsletters and on their web- President Broadcasters Foundation of America sites. Thanks to the generosity of these publications for provid- ing complimentary advertising space, we have seen an increase of 4 FALL 2009 ON THE AIR � � � �� �� �� ��� � If you or a friend or colleague are in need of help, please contact us at (212) 373-8250 or info @ thebfoa.org chairman’s message Your Contribution Philip J. Lombardo Chair Saves Lives. Stu Olds Vice Chair James B. Thompson President This has been a diffi cult year for the Broadcasters BOARD OF DIRECTORS Foundation of America. Our very important fund- Edward F. McLaughlin raising events all fell short of not only budget but last Chairman Emeritus year’s performance. Our fundraising is also lagging Joseph C. Amaturo behind last year’s levels. The Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc. David J. Barrett President/CEO, Hearst Television Inc In spite of this, the generosity of your giving in earlier George G. Beasley years has enabled the Foundation to build a reserve Chairman/CEO, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. so that we can meet our obligations to those broad- Philip R. Beuth Capital Cities, ret. casters who have looked to us, both in their times of Richard J. Bodorff need and to weather the current economic storm. Partner, Wiley Rein LLP Del R. Bryant 2009 has been a year of transition and opportunity. President/CEO, BMI Richard D. Buckley Jim Thompson joined us as our new President. We President/CEO, Buckley Broadcasting Corp. have relocated our offi ce from Greenwich to New Gary R. Chapman York City, and have made great strides in reducing LIN TV Corp., ret. our overhead in order to conserve our reserves. Edward Christian President/CEO, Saga Communications, Inc. Larry Dunn The fourth quarter of every year, and especially this year, is our major fundraising period. Publisher, Broadcasting & Cable Erica Farber Some years ago, we established the “Angel Initiative” to enable corporate giving. This Richard Ferguson Cox Radio, ret. initiative has grown in each of its years of existence. We sincerely hope that our corporate Joseph M. Field friends will fi nd a way during these tough times to continue to support the Foundation in Chairman, Entercom its mission to help broadcasters in need. Skip Finley Vice-Chairman, ICBC Broadcast Holdings, Inc. Individual giving has fl owed into the Foundation in what we have described as the Andrew S. Fisher Cox Television, Inc., ret. “Endowment” Fund. As we look to the future, we have decided to characterize this fund as Richard A. Foreman our “Guardian” Fund, since we feel it more aptly identifi es with our guardianship of those President/CEO, Richard A. Foreman Associates broadcasters who have come to us in time of need to help sustain them and to allow them Alan W. Frank President, Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc. to maintain their dignity. Ralph Guild President, Guild Media LLC The third fundraising vehicle is annual membership, where we ask people to contribute Wade Hargrove, Esq. $150.00 per year. Partner Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP Thomas P. Kane These three fundraising activities, as well as net revenues derived from our events, come President/CEO CBS Television Station Group to the Foundation as non-restricted funds. As a result, the Foundation and its Board uses Paul Karpowicz the funds to cover overhead and to send monthly grant checks ($500,000 this year) to our President/CEO, Meredith Broadcasting Group fellow broadcasters. In those years when we produce a surplus, the money goes into our N. Scott Knight President/CEO, KQS reserve fund which is professionally managed. I am pleased to report that in spite of the Jerry Lee turmoil that has occurred in the stock market, our reserve fund has had a positive return. President, WBEB-FM Jerry Levy President, JL Media Inc. I know it’s challenging out there, we’re all feeling it, but I plead with you to not abandon our Deborah Norville broadcasters in need and ask you to please fi nd a way to make your corporate and individual Inside Edition contributions to the Foundation this year. William O’Shaughnessy Chairman, WVOX/WVIP-Whitney Media “Giving back” to those individuals in distress who have helped build our great business of David Rehr, Ph.D. Joseph Reilly broadcasting deserve your support. President, NYS Broadcasters Association Jeffrey H. Smulyan Respectfully,Respectfully, Chairman/CEO, Emmis Communications Peter H. Smyth President/CEO, Greater Media, Inc. George Stephanopoulos Chief Washington Correspondent ABC News Dennis Swanson PhilipPhilip J.J. LombardoLombardo President, Fox Television Stations Group Nicholas J. Verbitsky Chairman Chairman, United Stations Radio Networks Ed Wilson President/CEO, Tribune Broadcasting Group ���������������������� ���������������������������� ���� �� ����� ���������������������������������� �������������� Sign me up for 2009!��(NEW MEMBERS, PLEASE FILL OUT ALL INFORMATION.)TION.) I am delighted to renew my membership in the Broadcasters Foundation of America for the calendar year 2009. Enclosed is my tax-deductible check or credit card authorization for $150. ������ �������� ������ ���������� ($150) ������� ������� ������ ���������� (fee at your discretion) ������ ��� Enclosed is my check or credit card authorization for $________. �������� � � Enclosed is an additional tax deductible contribution of $________ to the Broadcasters � Foundation of America Guardian Fund to be used exclusively for benevolent outreach. �� Please contact me regarding a gift of stock, bequest or remainder trust. �� �� ������������������������������������������� ��� ������������������������������ � ������ ����� ������� ��� �������� ��� ����������� Mail your application and check or Name___________________________________________________________________