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April 29th, 2008
The new building has been undergoing renovations over the past three monthsand is close to completion. WTIP plans to move into its new home by the end of May!
Images from along the way:
"Future Home of WTIP!"
Joan Gardner-Goodno, Executive Director of the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, visits the new building
Norman Moe and Deb Benedict discuss building plans
Lacey LaTrace works on the wiring
WTIP's "A Home of our Own" |
 The former “Wilderness Waters” building, at the west end of Grand Marais on Hwy. 61, will soon be WTIP's new home! We closed on the building November 15th, plan to start renovations to build out studios and office space within the next month and would like to be in the new building by our 10-year anniversary, April 29th!
"The station is really excited about this,” says Deb Benedict, station manager. “This has been a long time coming and everyone involved, including the board, many community members, and other stations, have guided us and encouraged us to make this step. We realize that having our own space is essential to our continued service and growth.”
If you have any questions or would like information on how you can get involved, please call 387-1070.
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On Friday, January 11th, WTIP invited the public to attend a pre-construction party at the new building.
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There was a good turn out of community members who toured WTIP's future home while enjoying live music provided by Chris Gillis and Bump Blomberg.
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As we begin our 10th year on the air, WTIP has purchased its own building on the west end of Grand Marais to ensure that we can continue to provide essential services and increase our impact in the years to come.
Our present space has served us well but it no longer meets our needs. The new building will allow WTIP to continue to grow and expand into the future by providing for strengthened programming through increased independence and extra broadcast, office and preparation space; more local news and information reports through increased space for volunteers and an extra recording studio; strengthened community outreach through increased visibility and space for volunteers; and room to house back-up equipment to ensure that WTIP’s signal remains strong in times of power outages.
Our goal is to raise $550,000 through our capital campaign, A Home of Our Own. In December 2007, the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to WTIP’s campaign. According to Joan Gardner-Goodno, Executive Director of the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, “The Board thought this was a pivotal time in WTIP’s history, and they wanted to show support for WTIP and the whole community by helping to fund this project. They wanted to do something that would impact the community for a very long time. WTIP does so much for community and Lloyd K. was a big fan of WTIP. He enjoyed listening to the station.”
So far, thanks to the generous $100,000 grant from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, an anonymous donation, as well as the contributions of board members, WTIP has raised $180,655. This is an exceptional endorsement of WTIP’s need for A Home of Our Own, enabling us to move forward with the project. Our build-out begins in January 2008, and we hope to move in by spring.
The campaign for WTIP’s Home of Our Own seeks to pay off the remaining balance so that we can devote all of our funds to expanded and enhanced programming. The Home of Our Own committee invites you to be a part of this exciting project. Your involvement will help create a permanent home for WTIP North Shore Community Radio. More information about the campaign is available online at www.wtip.org/building.html or by calling (218) 387-1070.
 Listen to the report.
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