It's that time of year again, time for the Thanking and the Giving, Turkeys and Hams, Nog of Egg, and roasting by an open fire. It's also the time of year when people make philanthropic contributions to charitable organizations. Since Burning Man participants comprise the largest Black Rock Desert user group (except for maybe hunters), I hope you will consider making a donation to and becoming a member of the Friends of Black Rock High Rock.
The Friends of Black Rock High Rock is a member organization whose mission is to preserve the character of the Black Rock Desert region, protect it from damage and exploitation, and enhance visitor experiences. We do this through direct service volunteer projects, visitor contact, special events, and other programs. For a recap of our 2007 activities, go to the Friends of Black Rock tribe: tribes.tribe.net/blackrock...ee8e435138 We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
In one of our more exciting developments, we have applied for a non-commercial educational FCC broadcast license for Gerlach, and we anticipate that our application will be accepted. We will partner with the BLM, Burning Man Information Radio, Nevada Outdoor School, Gerlach High School, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, and other Black Rock groups to produce educational programming and provide weather advisories to travellers through the region. We do not yet know how we will fund this project, but necessity is the mother of invention.
I hope some of you will consider becoming a member of Friends of Black Rock -- it's only $25/year. Or next time you have a chunk of cash burning a hole in your philanthropic pocket, perhaps you will consider us. Or better yet, join us for one of our volunteer projects in 2008. Anyone who volunteers 8 hours or more will automatically become a member. You can stay informed by signing up for our newsletter: blackrockdesert.org/newsletter.php
Become a Member: shopblackrockdesert.org
Make a Donation: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr
Thank you, and Happy Holidays!
Sincerely, Matthew "Metric" Ebert, Program Director, FBRHR
The Friends of Black Rock High Rock is a member organization whose mission is to preserve the character of the Black Rock Desert region, protect it from damage and exploitation, and enhance visitor experiences. We do this through direct service volunteer projects, visitor contact, special events, and other programs. For a recap of our 2007 activities, go to the Friends of Black Rock tribe: tribes.tribe.net/blackrock...ee8e435138 We are a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.
In one of our more exciting developments, we have applied for a non-commercial educational FCC broadcast license for Gerlach, and we anticipate that our application will be accepted. We will partner with the BLM, Burning Man Information Radio, Nevada Outdoor School, Gerlach High School, Summit Lake Paiute Tribe, and other Black Rock groups to produce educational programming and provide weather advisories to travellers through the region. We do not yet know how we will fund this project, but necessity is the mother of invention.
I hope some of you will consider becoming a member of Friends of Black Rock -- it's only $25/year. Or next time you have a chunk of cash burning a hole in your philanthropic pocket, perhaps you will consider us. Or better yet, join us for one of our volunteer projects in 2008. Anyone who volunteers 8 hours or more will automatically become a member. You can stay informed by signing up for our newsletter: blackrockdesert.org/newsletter.php
Become a Member: shopblackrockdesert.org
Make a Donation: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr
Thank you, and Happy Holidays!
Sincerely, Matthew "Metric" Ebert, Program Director, FBRHR
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Tue, November 20, 2007 - 4:32 PMIn the interest of conversation, what sort of programming do yout think would be good to have on a Gerlach radio station? How could the citizens of Black Rock City participate? -
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Tue, November 20, 2007 - 4:36 PMWell, I'm guessing in the winter weather and road conditions might be important. Farm report? I don't know what's availble on other media there.
Probably some NPR, PRI stuff, they'd probably love Garrison Keilor if they don't have him already.
Maybe some locals would like to come in and play music.
High School sports and the like.
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Tue, November 20, 2007 - 4:53 PMThe Gerlach High School used to have a radio station, and I definitely want to have them produce programming and learn technical skills. I've spoken with the engineer at KUNR, an NPR affiliate-- he was actually involved in the original radio project at the school years ago.
Certainly it will be open to the community-- I wonder if I can have people contribute music from their own personal collections, and perhaps be able to do some mobile broadcasting (live from Bev's on New Years Eve, for example).
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Re: FM
Tue, November 20, 2007 - 4:55 PMDo they get NPR out there? I guess that's a lot of what I need to know, what is available on the dial and what needs to be.
I'm sure that getting some tribal members and tribal events on there would be good. -
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Re: FM
Tue, November 20, 2007 - 7:12 PMWe get KXJZ from Tahoe City, which is Capital Public Radio out of Sacramento. -
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Tribal
Tue, November 20, 2007 - 7:13 PMI know you meant indigenous folks, but people from tribe.net would be OK, too! -
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Re: Tribal
Wed, November 21, 2007 - 9:17 AMMetric, you're the Man.
I think I'll be seein ya real soon.
I've got a few minutes to kill.
What's the next project you might need volunteers for?
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Wintertime
Wed, November 21, 2007 - 9:25 AMWell, I have had a few people ask what projects we have going on in the fall/winter, and the truth is, we don't have anything scheduled. We could go check out Guru Road (Dooby Lane) and see how our road work is holding up. We anticipate that potholes will form where we put down DG, and these will need to be filled in. We can also go and check out the Coyote Spring dunes to see whether any motorcycles have gone through our defenses.
Other than that, I could use some help winterizing our office, which is that 1920's era building across from the Saloon. It needs a bunch of weatherproofing, remove the AC and board up the hole, etc. Send me a regular message and let me know your plans-- -
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This is the maximum depth. Additional responses will not be threaded.
Hooray!
Fri, November 23, 2007 - 11:24 AMA potential conflict with another FCC application has been cleared up-- it now looks even more optimistic that we will receive our construction permit! Christmas comes early! -
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Cyber Monday
Mon, November 26, 2007 - 8:29 AMWhy not buy a membership for someone else as a gift? -
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It's not too late!
Wed, December 5, 2007 - 2:08 PMBecome a member today! shopblackrockdesert.org
You could call yourself an "at-large member" if it makes you happy... -
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There's still time
Fri, December 7, 2007 - 3:20 PMGet 'em while their hot! shopblackrockdesert.org
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Re: Friends of Black Rock High Rock
Fri, December 7, 2007 - 5:22 PMMetric:
Small bit of constuctive criticism.
If you are a 501(c)(3), you should put that on the shopblackrockdesert.org website. From the website, it's not at all clear that you're a non-profit oraganization. -
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Agreed
Fri, December 7, 2007 - 5:37 PMGood point-- the content on the website needs to be overhauled some-- not as user-friendly as I'd like.
The "shopbrd.org" site is going to be moved to our main URL sometime by spring, I hope... in the meantime, I'll add some verbiage.
Know anyone who wants a lucrative career (giggle giggle) in non-profit volunteer coordination, out here on the perimeter of the known universe?
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Re: Agreed
Fri, December 7, 2007 - 5:39 PMIt sounds like I'd be supervising Marvin the Paranoid Android in the parking garage.
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