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Dear Fellow Donors,
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I am honored to take the helm at WEDU as the organization’s fifth President and Chief Executive Officer. I’ve worked in public broadcasting for more than 35 years and have always admired the good work done by this wonderful public media resource. I’ve joined a talented staff and dedicated Board of Directors who are devoted to serving this thriving, engaged community consisting of “viewers like you”—donors who are the lifeblood of WEDU without whom we cannot continue to exist. Thanks to your support, we have the flexibility and resources to seize the opportunities presented by new and evolving media.
For the millions of people young and old who turn to WEDU—on television, online, on their mobile devices, and in the community—WEDU is the place where many dreams take flight. For the child living in a cramped apartment who imagines himself becoming a scientist, a pianist, a writer…or maybe even President of the United States. For a teenage girl with an aptitude for numbers who discovers role models that transform her notion of what women can be, and what she can accomplish. For the person with vision loss who longs to experience firsthand the latest movie or newest Web game alongside his family and friends. For anyone who’s ever envisioned a better self or a brighter future, WEDU opens new worlds and helps expand the notion of what’s possible.
I hope you get the chance to enjoy some of the many opportunities that your financial support to WEDU offers. From our award-winning wine-paired dinner gala, Sojourn™, to the nationally recognized Be More Awards™, we do our best to bring our inspiring content and commitment to the community, to life for every interest or taste. Our monthly WEDU Premiere magazine is your ticket to behind the scenes information, advance notice on upcoming events, special donor benefits and program highlights. Our robust website and weekly e-newsletter also offer a plethora of program and event information, local, national and international video on demand and valuable community resources.
Whether you’re a parent looking to help your children grow and learn; a fan of science, history, music and drama, news and public affairs, life and living programs, or a teacher seeking flexible classroom resources, there are plenty of reasons to support public media.
Thank you for helping to make WEDU your primary PBS station as we celebrate more than 50 years of serving each and every one of you! I hope we have the opportunity to meet over the next few months as I I plan on spending that time listening to our supporters and gaining ideas about how we might improve and expand our programs and services. If you have suggestions, please send them to president@wedu.org.
Best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable summer!
Sincerely,
Susan Howarth
WEDU President and CEO
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