From Clinton to Deception Pass, it’s Whidbey to the World.
Whidbey AIR is an all volunteer, public radio station streamed from Whidbey Island, Washington, USA.
Whidbey AIR Vision Statement
Create and air 24/7 musical, cultural, multi generational, arts and entertainment programs for the enjoyment of the citizens of Whidbey Island, and the world.
Whidbey AIR Business Organization
Whidbey AIR is a formal financial reporting entity with a volunteer Board of Directors, including letters of incorporation, non-profit 501(c)(3), IRS FEIN registration, Bylaws and state business licenses.
Whidbey AIR provides all paid musical license fee for it’s hosts.
Broadcast airtime is made available to the general public through the studio resources of Whidbey Air. Volunteers help to train and support new hosts, producers, and engineers through the development and production of their shows. Funding for operations and licenses comes through sponsorships, memberships and donations.
- Fund Development. Community, underwriting, on-air appeals, giving programs, business engagement opportunities, sales of commercial underwriting generate sustaining revenue streams.
- Finance. Responsibilities include 501(c)(3) compliance, accounting and tax reporting, billing, and expense accounting, asset and depreciation accounting.
- Programming. to community programming, creative and scheduling responsibilities, activities in developing programs, approving community program ideas and concepts and the development of programming that encourage underwriting opportunities.
Board Members
Kathy Baxter, President
J. Christopher Dunn, Vice President
Harry Anderson, Treasurer
Gwen Samelson, Secretary
Mary Rose Anderson, Member
Annie Zeller Horton, Member
Rear Admiral William J. McDaniel, Retired U.S. Navy, Member
