Bill Keith
88.1 the Park Amplification Capital Campaign
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“I’m happy to support this upgrade. You guys are really the best. I’m 60 years old and love your music. I feel it spans the generations. Good luck!” – Carol Ann Levis, Canton Michigan
After more than 50 years of operating in essentially the same space, 88.1 the Park is in need of significant upgrades. On May 10th, 2024, we launched the Amplification Capital Campaign to raise funds to convert a classroom into a series of editing, recording, and interview studios, a staff room, and storage space. The $517,000 estimate for the capital campaign includes architecture fees, construction costs, HVAC considerations, sound attenuation measures, enhanced lighting, security considerations, ADA accessibility, video capabilities, and significant equipment purchases and upgrades resulting in four additional studios.
These upgrades will allow for significantly more student participation and more than double our current studio space, allowing for more on-air content, recorded news/programming, and edited news podcasts. These upgrades will put the broadcasting environment at 88.1 the Park on par with professional studio space—helping to maintain our award-winning broadcasting quality, while creating a more professional experience for students and studio guests.
In recognition of the Rotary Club of Plymouth’s centennial (the Club was founded in 1924), the Club’s Foundation has granted $200,000 to the capital campaign. This is a last-in grant: we must raise $200,000 first in order to receive the grant. Our fundraising horizon is December 31, 2026, but we hope to have the money raised by the end of 2025.
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Community Focus – July 17, 2024
The Plymouth District Library has had a busy summer with the addition of an outdoor amphitheater, summer reading programs and additional training for the technology labs. 88.1 the Park’s News Director, Anya Read, spoke with Plymouth District Library Assistant Director, Melanie Bell.
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Community Focus – July 10, 2024
Lightning Robotics is a nationally ranked robotics team at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. They build a robot and compete each year, but they also host local events to spread the word about STEM education and careers. 88.1 the Park’s, Mihir Shastry, is the President of Lightning Robotics. He spoke with the Vice President of Business Operations for Lightning Robotics, Angela Yang.
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Community Focus – July 3, 2024
The Rotary Club of Plymouth is celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year. James Gietzen is the new President of Plymouth Rotary. 88.1 the Park’s Leila Riley spoke with Gietzen about the club’s history, the celebration of this year’s anniversary, his role as President, and the importance of service clubs in Plymouth and Canton.
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Community Focus – June 5, 2024
Plymouth High School Senior Nolan Johnson is a National Merit Scholarship winner. He was also the co-captain of the Bowling Team. He’ll attend the University of Chicago. 88.1 the Park’s, Ayla Green, spoke with Nolan about his academic success and his future plans.
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