Community Report 2015

Community Report 2015
WOSU PUBLIC MEDIA
COVERING OVER A QUARTER
OF OHIO
25%
We Ignite Learning
6 PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS
2 PUBLIC TV STATIONS
2 TRANSLATORS
2 WEBSITES
1 MOBILE APP
89.7 NPR NEWS, CLASSICAL 101,
AND 4 REGIONAL FM STATIONS:
MARION, MANSFIELD,
COSHOCTON, PORTSMOUTH
Carrying Classical 101 with 89.7 NPR News via
HD radio translator - 89.7 NPR News in Coshocton.
PUBLIC TV STATIONS IN COLUMBUS & PORTSMOUTH
Translator provides WOSU TV to Mansfield
3 CHANNELS:
Public media at WOSU traces its roots to the development of
educational radio after WWI, with regular programming coming
out of an experimental station in 1920. While we continue to adapt
to rapid changes in technology, our purpose remains the same: to
provide programs and services that engage, inform, and inspire you.
If you watch and listen to our programming, you know what we
have on the air. If you peruse our online website at wosu.org or tap
into our mobile app, you can access programs on your time and gain added insight through blogs and podcasts.
What many miss about WOSU’s impact in the community is our
educational team headed by Marcelita Haskins with Jan Pollard.
The youngsters on the cover of this report are preschoolers from the
Hubbard Mastery School in Columbus, celebrating a donation of 920
books to city schools by WOSU, which partnered with PBS KIDS and
Overstock.com. The books are being used in over 40 pre-Kindergarten
programs in Columbus. As you page through the report, you’ll see
many other educational initiatives – from our commitment to training
caregivers of young children, to the production of curriculum-based
videos, to honoring educational heroes in our community.
All this is done through a number of strategic partnerships and
technologies to support learning in the classroom and beyond. Funding is from a variety of sources, but the most important source is
member contributions. We’re committed to providing experiences
that enrich and media that encourage learning.
Thanks for YOUR interest in learning
more about WOSU Public Media!
WOSU TV, WOSU PLUS & WOSU OHIO
Tom Rieland
WOSU Public Media General Manager
2 WEBSITES
wosu.org • columbusneighborhoods.org
1 MOBILE APP
2
Available for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad,
Android and Amazon devices
Many of the photos featured in this Community
Report have been provided by WOSU Friends
Board member Ray LaVoie. We thank him for
donating his time and exceptional talent.
Ignite change in young people’s lives with experiences
that enrich and media that encourage learning.
8,076
CHILDREN
IMPACTED
BY READY TO LEARN
WORKSHOPS
Ready To Learn®
WOSU’S Ready To Learn (RTL) service combines on-air, online, print resources and community outreach to help
parents, caregivers and educators build essential skills for young children to begin school and become lifelong
learners. This year, WOSU developed and facilitated training for 667 child care providers and pre-Kindergarten
teachers in nine counties in central and southern Ohio.
Venturing beyond workshops, WOSU’s RTL service ramped-up direct engagement with pre-school children
in the classroom. The move was supported by observations that pre-K teachers and assistants benefit more
quickly by seeing, in the classroom setting, how content is presented and how technology is used to teach
foundational skills and concepts. With the support of PNC Foundation, WOSU facilitated “Math Madness”—
demonstrations and hands-on activities focused on counting, sorting and shapes—involving 16 pre-K classes
in Columbus City Schools. The project served 279 students and 48 classroom teachers and assistants.
PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS® is essential to WOSU’s services for children and families beginning with the
most trusted children’s programming lineup on American television—subject-focused,
skill-specific and age-targeted programs—broadcast on WOSU TV, 11.5 hours each weekday.
Online companion games and activities, extend and enhance learning. And parents are offered
resources on the web ranging from a child development tracker to a Play and Learn app.
WOSU@COSI
WOSU@COSI, our unique studio and exhibit
space in downtown Columbus, continues
to provide educational entertainment for visitors
and serves as the headquarters for our local
television productions. As we approach the
tenth anniversary of the space in 2016, we look
back with pride at the live productions,
community forums, studio tapings, and special
events that we’ve hosted over the last decade.
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16
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4,204
SUPER WHY
CAMPS
MATH MADNESS
CLASSROOMS
READY TO LEARN
WORKSHOPS
BOOKS DISTRIBUTED
78 STUDENTS
279 STUDENTS
667 PARTICIPANTS
THROUGH READY TO LEARN,
SUPER WHY, MATH MADNESS,
& STORYBOOK VILLAGE
American Graduate Champions
WOSU produced and aired Stories of Champions to honor 2015 American Graduate Champions Pamela
Reisch, Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator of Columbus City Schools; Jeffrey Siegel, Coordinator
of ASPIRATIONS, a program for young adults with autism spectrum disorders; and Rebecca Asmo, Executive
Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus. The on-air spots promoted American Graduate Day, a sevenhour national broadcast on October 3 showcasing efforts to keep students on the path to graduation.
“
The lessons were well
organized and hands-on,
which were very engaging for
the students. They were so
excited and my attendance
was amazing that week. They learned so much!
– Linda Smith, Parsons Elementary
School teacher
Super Why! Camps
The pre-Kindergarten kids were excited. They were “camping” for a whole week—
a LITERACY camp! There would be crafts, games and songs. What was the fun
in store? On Monday it was letter identification; Tuesday -rhyming with word
families; Wednesday-letter sounds and spelling, and Thursday- vocabulary and
comprehension. On Friday, they celebrated their successes with SUPER WHY
himself. WOSU facilitated literacy camps in four schools:
• Livingston Elementary School, with 22 students participating
• Siebert Elementary School, with 14 students
• Parsons Elementary School, with 21 students
• West Mound Elementary School, with 21 students
Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder debuted a new season and style on PBS KIDS in fall 2015
and we celebrated with a Halloween Party and Costume Contest inspired
by Bob and his builder friends. We hosted over 100 kids and their families at
WOSU@COSI for an afternoon of coloring, crafts, activities, and learning
stations, plus a costumed character appearance by Bob the Builder himself!
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In the Know
Sixty-four teams from our viewing area participated in WOSU’s
In The Know, the popular high school quiz show that’s in its 32nd
season. And host Bill Schiffman, who’s got more questions than
the long tax form, has been with us for every season. This year,
the Wellington School defeated Fisher Catholic by the score of
545-445 to win the 2014-2015 ITK Championship. In The Know is made possible with the generous support of AEP.
Columbus Neighborhoods in the Classroom
SURGE Columbus
WOSU is a founding member of SURGE
Columbus, a network of six organizations committed to providing space,
resources and mentorship to teens—to
feed and inspire creativity. On a perfect
Saturday at WOSU’s mediaLab, Kameron
is editing a music video. Chakhinia is
using brushes and layers in Photoshop
to color an image she sketched. MiShaya
eagerly volunteers to record a voice
track for anime sequences that Erin
and Ash edited. SURGE alive! SURGE is
made possible by funding from Battelle.
Short video segments have been culled from the Columbus Neighborhoods
documentaries to bring Columbus’ vibrant history to life in the classroom.
The videos, supported by lesson plans, are ready for replay in class to
support social studies and other relevant content areas. Learning resources
from the documentaries on Bexley, Worthington and Tri-Village have
been added to the collection this year.
PBS LearningMedia
More than 6,000 educators are registered users of PBS
LearningMedia in WOSU’s service area. The draw to teachers,
administrators and students is immediate: free access to over
14,000 research-based instructional resources such as videos,
images, audio files, mobile apps, lesson plans, and worksheets.
The materials are aligned to Common Core State Standards and
applicable pre-K-16. WOSU is a contributor—one of the 34
stations to co-brand PBS LearningMedia at its inception.
6,000
LOCAL USERS
PBS LEARNING MEDIA
wosu.pbslearningmedia.org
Career Connections
Career Connections links schoolwork to rewarding careers with threeto-five-minute online video profiles, funded by the State of Ohio, that
give insights into jobs in high demand in Ohio and beyond.
wosu.org/education/career-connections
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Be the foremost connection to arts, music,
and cultural experiences
Broad & High Digital Accolades
Thank you for inspiring me to keep
doing my knitting
and I love the idea of
recycling sweaters;
Thank you, thank
you, thank you!
– Facebook viewer Patricia Willis
As Broad & High neared its 100th episode (in January 2016), the show was stronger than ever.
After winning its second consecutive Emmy® award by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Broad & High hit some major digital milestones in its
third season. Our profile of the burgeoning arts scene in downtown Mansfield generated
significant social media buzz with nearly 30,000 online views and myriad positive comments.
A November segment featuring a Columbus knitter who deconstructs cashmere sweaters
from the thrift store and then re-knits the yarn into hats exploded on Facebook and clearly
resonated with the global fiber community. The post has reached more than 2 million people,
received thousands of shares and likes and tripled the number of our Facebook page
followers within a week. This serves as a reminder that simple and unexpected stories can
have the greatest impact.
Funded by the Greater Columbus Arts Council and Ohio Arts Council
Digital Innovations
WOSU redesigned its online home for 89.7 NPR News and Classical 101 in April
2015. The update made all of WOSU’s radio content responsive, allowing for
optimized consumption on desktop computers, smartphones and tablet devices.
Mobile App
The WOSU Public Media Mobile App was
downloaded 4,527 times in 2015. The app,
which is available on Apple and Android
devices, can be downloaded online at
wosu.org/mobileapp.
In addition, the website’s presentation is flexible, which allows it to be instantly changed to reflect a breaking news story, an episode of All Sides with
Ann Fisher, a Classical 101 blog post or special performance, as well as a new podcast. Content from NPR,
including breaking news, Morning
Edition and All Things Considered
are also integrated into the site.
Two new podcasts debuted in 2015.
The redesign was the first step in
Pop Columbus looked at subculture
a complete overhaul of WOSU’s
to pop culture in central Ohio and
website. A new homepage, as well as
Unmute explored classical music in
a web presence for WOSU TV,
video games. The Opera Abbreviated
Classroom Services, Membership
and Mozart Minute podcasts also
and Support were unveiled in
continued to produce new episodes.
February 2016.
Podcasts
Live Streaming of Jazz Arts Group Concert
WOSU and the Columbus Jazz Orchestra teamed up to deliver a noteworthy
concert to a worldwide audience. The Orchestra’s “Redefining Tradition:
Ellington, Basie, and Beyond” concert was seen live by viewers in Alaska, Australia, Germany, and other locales thanks to WOSU’s live streaming.
Our Kate Manecke is seen here doing a live interview with CJO’s Byron Stripling
during intermission. The project was funded by The Columbus Foundation.
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Youth & Family Day
We continued our successful partnership with ProMusica Chamber
Orchestra in May of 2015 to co-host our second Youth & Family Day, a
free event featuring family-friendly performances and musical activities
for children. The event’s theme was ‘Musical Language’ and we offered
over 150 children and families an afternoon of musical crafts and activities
lead by ProMusica and Classical 101 staff and volunteers, followed by a
performance by the full ProMusica Chamber Orchestra narrated by Classical
101’s Boyce Lancaster. Guests were treated to a complimentary branded CD
with a selection of classical music and an introduction by Boyce Lancaster.
Downton Abbey Events
600,000
MONTHLY
VIEWERS
ENOUGH TO FILL OHIO
STADIUM 6 TIMES
TOP 5 SHOWS
ON WOSU TV
1
Masterpiece:
Downton Abbey
2
A Capitol Fourth
3
Antiques Roadshow
4
National Memorial
Day Concert
5
Masterpiece: Poldark
320,000
Broad & High
VIEWERS
DURING THE SEASON
2015 was a big year for WOSU and Downton
Abbey! In January, we jazzed things up with
a Speakeasy and Premiere Screening to
celebrate Season Five. One hundred and fifty
guests donned their fanciest 1920s costumes for
a cocktail reception at the Ohio Theatre, followed
by an advance screening of the season premiere.
We celebrated again in December with a Sunday
Brunch and Premiere Screening at the Lincoln
Theatre. Our devoted fans dressed in their finest
period attire and enjoyed brunch and live jazz
music before watching the premiere episode of
the final season a month ahead of its debut on
WOSU TV.
Broad & High Goes National
One of the exciting things about Broad & High
is that we share our segments with PBS member
stations all across the country. Our video profiles
are seen frequently in dozens of markets including
New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston and
Milwaukee.
Columbus artist Amy Leibrand saw an uptick on her
website after her segment aired in Los Angeles:
The L.A. airing of my segment was
HUGE. I had multiple sales this past
week – all buyers are from S. Cali.!!!!!!!
Might’ve found my peeps!!!!!!
In addition to national distribution, four of
our profiles on central Ohio artists have been
prominently featured on the PBS NewsHour Art
Beat blog this year.
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Classical 101
CORE
LISTENERS
INCREASED BY
24%
IN 2015
60,000
PEOPLE
LISTENED
AT LEAST ONCE
PER WEEK
Classical 101 increased yet again the number of live interviews/
performances hosted by Boyce Lancaster and Jennifer Hambrick
in support of local arts organizations in 2015. They included the
Spectra Horn Quartet, which made both its radio and performance
debut here in Columbus, teenagers from the Columbus International Children’s Choir, and celebrated artists such as violinist
Vadim Gluzman, clarinetist Ricardo Morales, and the Brentano
String Quartet. Additional artists and composers of note were
interviewed off-air for use in produced classical programs,
podcasts and blogs. On average, 60,000 people listened at
least once per week to Classical 101.
Verdi’s Requiem
Classical 101 joined forces with The Ohio State University
School of Music in presenting Verdi’s Requiem on March 8 in
Ohio State’s Mershon Auditorium. Our own Christopher Purdy
hosted the live concert broadcast of this massive production that
included a full symphony, a 165-member chorus and 4 soloists,
while WOSU’s Eric French provided the recording expertise
before and during the event.
WOSU Assists Podcast Project
In early October, Boyce Lancaster spent a day working with 19 pairs of 7th
grade students at Graham Expeditionary Middle School. They were to create
podcasts about the history of their building, which was home to the first
junior high school in the United States. Boyce spent two class periods working with students to help them polish their scripts and their narration.
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Columbus Neighborhoods:
Bexley Premiere
Columbus Neighborhoods:
Tri-Village Premiere
The Drexel Theatre was added to the National Register
of Historic Places this year. And there’s also a bit of
WOSU history at the Drexel: it was the site of the
premiere of Columbus Neighborhoods: Bexley, the
tenth installment of our award-winning project about
local neighborhoods. An enthusiastic crowd turned out
to see the documentary, which told of the community’s
long-running commitment to education, its significant
Jewish population, and explained why Bexley is the
only municipality designated as an arboretum.
Members of three communities gathered for one
special night at WOSU’s preview screening of
Columbus Neighborhoods: Tri-Village. The histories—
sometimes intertwined, sometimes intentionally
discrete—of Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff, and
Upper Arlington were examined. The documentary
told dozens of stories about Tri-Village: how Italians
operated quarries along the river; how a camp for
National Guardsmen affected the development of
Upper Arlington; and the history of Vaud-Villities.
Admiral Byrd: Forged on Ice, an hour-long documentary presented this year by
WOSU, shows the legacy of this celebrated explorer who demonstrated ambition
and perseverance in one of the world’s most extreme environments. The program
also looks ahead at the 21st century explorers and climatologists who carry on in his name at Ohio State’s Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.
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Be the indispensable source for civil discussion and
in-depth journalism that creates a more informed citizenry
Profile Story: Juan Crestanello
Juan Crestanello is an 18-year-old high school student at Columbus Academy. Juan is a cancer
survivor who last year endured grueling treatment for lymphoma at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
in Columbus. For Juan, listening to All Sides with Ann Fisher on 89.7 NPR News was a haven. It helped
get his mind off the cancer and stay informed during his treatment. A two-hour daily local news talk
program like All Sides with Ann Fisher is a rarity across the country, but Ann’s show consistently tackles
interesting and timely issues. Today Juan is cancer-free and a contributing member of his high school’s
cross-country team, and he continues to stay informed using the WOSU Public Media Mobile App!
89.7 NPR News Team
The 89.7 NPR News Team provided
thoughtful, groundbreaking coverage of major events in 2015 and once again
filled its shelf with awards. Central Ohio’s
largest radio news team uncovered
wrongdoing and shared hopeful stories
of new cancer treatments. We provided
live coverage as gay couples received
Ohio marriage licenses for the
first time and as Governor
John Kasich launched his
bid for president.
89.7 NPR News Overview
Thanks to its partnership with NPR, its award-winning news team and
support of listeners, 89.7 NPR News has become the most listened-to
public radio station in central Ohio and one of the highest-rated stations
in the nation.
NPR reporters were there when China and Greece faced financial crises and
when terrorists struck in Paris. 89.7 NPR News provided a space to thoughtfully discuss issues like mass shootings and police use of force. We brought
understanding to complex issues like the Iran nuclear negotiations and the
Climate Change agreement. WOSU reporters challenged the candidates for Columbus mayor. 89.7 NPR News lives its slogan – Global. Local.
TOTAL
89.7 AWARDS
151,000
HIGHEST WEEKLY CUME
All Sides with Ann Fisher
All Sides with Ann Fisher covered conversations
that matter in Columbus, in Ohio and around
the world, from municipal elections and statewide ballot issues to international climate
talks, war and culture.
ALL SIDES
WITH ANN FISHER
Former US President Jimmy Carter joined us
to talk about his life. Other topics included the
trend of Islamophobia, women in the military,
the heroin epidemic, homeless youth, and
mass incarceration.
July 2015
139,000
780
MONTHLY AVERAGE
350
COLUMBUS ON THE RECORD
GUESTS
TOPICS
OF LISTENERS
AWARDED
BEST PUBLIC
AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Columbus on the Record
Columbus on the Record continued to be central Ohio’s most thoughtful
public affairs discussion program. Host Mike Thompson and his panelists
followed John Kasich’s presidential campaign and the fight over legal
marijuana. Columbus on the Record featured two debates in the spirited
race for Columbus Mayor. COTR was named Ohio’s Best TV Public Affairs
Program by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Primary Debate of Columbus Mayoral Candidates
on a special Columbus on the Record.
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Rosa Parks
Emperor of All Maladies
In a continuing partnership with COTA, WOSU
honored the legacy of civil rights pioneer Rosa
Parks with the annual Power of One panel
discussion at WOSU@COSI.
In the spring of 2015, WOSU hosted a special Panel Event and
Screening in conjunction with the premiere of the groundbreaking documentary series, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,
produced by Ken Burns. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, the six-hour, three-part PBS
documentary chronicled the 4,000-year effort to understand,
treat and ultimately cure cancer. We welcomed several distinguished experts from The Ohio State University medical
community for a panel discussion moderated by our own Ann
Fisher of 89.7 NPR News, following a reception and an advance
screening of a portion of the film at the Gateway Film Center.
TEDx
WOSU Public Media once again provided video
production elements for TEDxColumbus. This
year’s presentations addressed “Disruption.”
Health Science Frontiers
Continuing its partnership with the Ohio State
School of Communication, WOSU organized
three public forums and television programs
featuring scholars and journalists exploring
the health implications of childhood bullying,
infant mortality, and climate change. The public participated in these WOSU@COSI events.
Champion of Children
WOSU Public Media partnered with United
Way of Central Ohio once again this year for
the Champion of Children event. The hourlong broadcast on WOSU TV of the signature
event–this year with author Pedro Noguera–
highlighted important advances in education.
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Next Ave CBus
Next Avenue CBus is focused on inspiration and
information for people in their 50s and beyond. Next
Avenue CBus presented a Learning Series on “Re-Charge
Your Career After 50” and “Act Three: A Life of Growth,
Purpose, and Contribution.” Kensington Wealth Partners
provided financial sponsorship. Community leaders
participated in a free Community Conversation and
panel discussion on “Shifting Gears: New Paths After
50.” Local bloggers provide personal reflections on
topics of Living and Learning, Work and Purpose, and
Well-Being at wosu.org/nextavenuecbus.
Build a better community through
involvement and illumination
Profile Story: Sandy and Andy Ross
For many years, Sandy and Andy Ross have been devoted listeners and viewers to all WOSU has to offer.
They enjoy PBS programming and the local Columbus Neighborhoods documentaries, Classical 101, and 89.7
NPR News. Sandy and Andy have been passionate leadership supporters of WOSU, including support of the
Ross mediaLab at WOSU@COSI and the important capital needs of the organization. They’ve inspired others
through pledge drive challenges to contribute to support programming. Andy enjoys listening in his shop,
while working on various projects. As Sandy says, “I like to support things that improve my life…and WOSU is continually stimulating, making our lives so much more enriching.”
Thank you to Sandy and Andy Ross for their love and support of WOSU Public Media.
Major Contributors*
WOSU Public Media expresses sincere gratitude and appreciation for the many individuals, families and organizations
who provided financial support during 2015, including over 200 members of WOSU’s Producers Club.
Eugenia & Kenneth Ackerman Kamel Addo Deborah Anderson Rebecca & Charles Ansley Nancy Apple Susan Arnold Lynne Aronson & William Schiffman Toni & Stephen Auch Autotool, Inc. Richard Barber Trudy Bartley Ellen & James Bazzoli Clinton Beardsley & John M. Falk Roy Bertossi Hetty & Arthur Bing Sharon & Dennis Blose Deidre & Paul Blower Adrianna Bonn Barbara Bradley Julie & Robert Bradley Catherine Bremner Deborah & Ronald Brooks Mark Bryant Maryann Burr Earl Busenburg Donna Butt Joseph Caldwell Marilyn & Martin Campbell Suzanne Camper Cardinal Health Foundation Matthew Carter Anton Chin Barbara Chuko Jack Conner Lynn & Tim Cook Blythe Coons Coshocton Foundation Beth Crane & Richard McKee Margaret & Jerome Cunningham Sharon & Dan Cvetanovich William Daehler David Daiber Kevin Davis Letitia & Don Davis Dr. Johanna DeStefano Damian Desch Virginia Diavolitsis Ann & Tom DiMarco Barbara & Richard Dorn Rachael Dorothy Deane Dorwart Diane & Andrew Dunn Carol Hershey Durell Laura & Pat Ecklar Richard Eisenstein Karen Eliot 16
*Gifts of $1,000 and above
Jill & Brandon Evans Betsey Farquhar-Bradish & Robert Bradish Sandra Faulkner Donald Feinstein William Fenner Barbara Fergus Susan & Scott Fisher Noel Fonseca Elizabeth & Robert Fox Joanne & David Frantz Susan Fuhrman Patricia & Steven Gabbe Brandt Gebhardt Joan & Jack George Dareth Axene Gerlach Lynda & Richard Goldberg Babette Gorman Lisal & Donald Gorman Debra & Frederick Hadley Elizabeth Gray Hall Trudy Hamilton Jim Hammond John Hank Barbara Hardy Designated Fund of The Columbus Foundation Marlene & Bryan Hartzler Patricia Hatler Marian & Robert Hein Ann Heineman Dorothy Henderson Joan Herbers Joan & Donald Herr Gloria & Dale Heydlauff Andrea & Charles Hire Ann & Thomas Hoaglin Joan Huber & William Form Rebecca Huddle Katherine Hull Karen Ickes Nancy & Tad Jeffrey Daniel Jensen Kiehner Johnson Patricia Johnson Zoe & Jack Johnstone Ann Jones & Stephen Wood Joel Jones JPMorgan Chase Foundation Merilynn & Thomas Kaplin Janet Katz Mary & Thomas Katzenmeyer Nancy & Donald Kelley Barnard Kemter James Knapp Patricia Kochensparger Ellen & Lloyd Kohnhorst Rosemarie Konrath Melodee Kornacker & Albert L. Moore Donna Laidlaw Mary Beth Lawson Mary Lazarus Michelle & Marty Leedy Richard Lehmuth Dr. Jane M. Leiby Richard Leonard Jill Levy Sara Lincoln Susan Logan Cynthia MacKenzie Bridgette Mariea & Joseph Wisne Gloria & Charles Marti Kathi Martin Georgeann McCall Lisa McCauley Bruce McComb Carolyn & George McConnaughey Carolyn & Floyd McKinney Jean McNamara Marilyn & Bruce McPheron Karen McVoy Jacqueline & Richard Meister Anne Melvin Frances & James Michalec Leslie Mihalov Jay Mirtallo Debbie Mitchell Robert Mizer Montei Foundation Carole & William Moore Harry C. Moores Foundation Frank Morris Barbara & Mervin Muller Susan & William Napier Amanda Naprawa Dana Navin Andrew Neckers Ohio Humanities Council Karen Olstad James W. Overstreet Fund of The Columbus Foundation Vernon Pack John Parson Julie & Tracy Peters Jennifer Plahovinsak Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 189 PNC Bank Foundation Marilyn Pritchett Barbara & Dennis Puppel Susan & Kenneth Quintenz Pat Radloff Margaret Renner Carol & Thomas Rieland Anne Powell Riley Patrick Rini Mary Rose Bryce Ross Sandy & Andy Ross Jodi & Stanley Ross Ann & Richard Royer Joanne & Paul Santilli CK Satyapriya Peggy & Alan Scantland Doris Scharenberg Michael Schmidt Janet & Tom Schultz Michael Schwaiger Rick Schwieterman Arthur Shantz Ruth & Ronald Siegle Barbara & Arnold Siemer Jean & Michael Sisson Albert J. Smith, Jr. Cynthia Snyder David Stang Janet Steitz Wendy Stewart Patricia Wright Stover Adele & Lee Stratton Cynthia Strauss Ronald Stuckey Sara Sukalich & Matthew Mingione Melissa & Mark Sull Marilyn Sullivan Susan Sweda Genevieve Szuba Margaret & Hamilton Teaford Oscar L. & Rita C. Thomas Fund of The Columbus Foundation Rachel & David Timmons Jerry Tobler Thomas Tonti Ellen Tripp Iris & Douglas Tu Foundation Dr. Albert Van Fossen Vaughn Family Charitable Gift Fund Dr. Thomas J. Verhoff Nancy & Raymond Waggoner Patricia Walden John Wallach Jane Werum Ruth & William Whitehouse John Wilkins Charlotte & Richard Witkind Fund of The Columbus Foundation Elisa Wolfe Carolyn Workman Susan & Nathan Yost Neil Legacy Society
Dorothy “Dotty” Henderson
A Devotion to Lifelong Learning and WOSU
Dotty Henderson looks forward to experiencing something new each
day. At 90 years of age, she doesn’t get out as much as she used to, but
stays informed and entertained by reading non-fiction and watching
documentaries on WOSU TV. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Dotty gained an
appreciation for music through mandatory piano lessons. Today she enjoys
watching Lawrence Welk because the music reminds her of the “good old
days” when she and her late husband would listen to Big Band music.
Dotty, a Penn State graduate, is also a world traveler and has visited over
thirty countries including three times to Africa. The trips were inspired by
her volunteer work at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium where she helped
nurse seven baby gorillas.
A supporter of WOSU Public Media since 1979, Dotty’s generosity has
helped WOSU’s educational services team provide pre-school workshops
that focus on nature and foster learning and appreciation for the outdoors.
We’re honored to include Dotty as a member of the organization’s Neil
Legacy Society, which recognizes those who have included WOSU in their
estate plan. Her commitment will help WOSU continue to strengthen
our community and enrich lives.
WOSU Public Media was recognized
with the “PBS 2015 Membership
Award – Development.” Our Membership Team was selected above other
national submissions for developing
an innovative sustaining membership model that other public media
organizations can replicate. We were
honored to receive the award, and now
share it with our benefactors and ultimate beneficiaries – our members.
Betsy Gerdeman, Senior Vice President of Development Services at PBS presenting the award
to Rob Walker, Director of Membership and
On-air Fundraising for WOSU Public Media
Join WOSU’s Neil Legacy Society and include
WOSU in your estate plans. Your commitment will ensure that WOSU Public Media
will continue to keep central Ohio informed
and inspired with programming focused on
education, arts and culture, and news and
public affairs. Visit legacy.wosu.org to learn
about options available and how you can
leave a lasting legacy for our community. Or, call Jessica Fagan at 614-292-9678. We are
deeply grateful to the following individuals
who believe in ensuring the future of WOSU
through a legacy gift:
Betty & Bruce Angell Lynne Aronson & William Schiffman Susan & Jim Berry Kathleen & Dan Binau Karen Bunning Anton Chin Kristi Cilles Marty Connell Lila & Luvern Cunningham Lois & John Day Kathleen Fox & J. Amery Fitch Harlan Friedman Chris Graves Linda & Richard Gunther James Hartman Vivian Harvey Ann Heffernan Dotty Henderson Christine Hodge Hal Hodson Mary & Ken Keller Kathryn & Robert Koblentz Linda & Robert Krumm Craig Lewis Kurt Lykins Anne Melvin Robert Mizer Jackie & Thomas Murrill Adlai Neubauer Suzanne Patterson Ann & Richard Royer Marie & Max Schirtzinger Michael Schmidt Thomas Steltenpohl R.P. Swaim Genevieve Szuba Karen & Joe Tate Phyllis Trepp Jane Werum 17
WOSU Productions
In a chilling scene an active shooter stalks the hallways of a campus
building. Though frighteningly authentic, it’s a work of fiction,
staged by WOSU Productions as part of a training video shown to
OSU students and employees. It’s only one example of work WOSU is
contracted to produce for educational and non-profit organizations.
In 2015, these projects ranged from a day-long TEDx presentation to
a multi-camera livestreamed concert by the Columbus Jazz Orchestra.
These productions are a valuable resource for many of our partners, and the revenue that’s generated is crucial to WOSU’s operation.
Ohio State University Partners
“ACTIVE SHOOTER” VIDEO
87,000
Every year, WOSU assists many Ohio State University partners
with a variety of productions. These include working with the
President’s Office to produce three commencements and university
town meetings; a continuing education program for physicians
originating from our studios for the Wexner Medical Center; and
livestreaming workshops for the Fisher College of Business.
ONLINE VIEWS
PRODUCED BY WOSU PRODUCTIONS
Greater Columbus Arts Council Collaboration
How do you paint a portrait of an exciting, vibrant city where the arts are an integral part
of everyday life? The Greater Columbus Arts Council selected WOSU to create the video profiles
of artists that are the linchpin of the “Art Makes Columbus|Columbus Makes Art” campaign.
The Friends of WOSU Board
The WOSU Friends Board continued to serve as an important advisory and support
group in 2015 by providing assistance for our Downton Abbey events, leading a community speakers bureau, manning the phones on a special Friends Board Challenge night on WOSU TV, and calling new members to say “thanks.” Their
support goes beyond those activities as individual members have helped with
advocacy, major gift planning, and succession planning with WOSU’s executive team.
The Board annually supports the WOSU Higgy/Tyler Staff Achievement award and
considers nominations from WOSU staff for this treasured award. In 2015, Jan
Pollard, coordinator of the Ready To Learn project, won the honor by consistently
going beyond the call of duty to grow this pre-school education program.
FRIENDS BOARD CHALLENGE NIGHT
6,024
18
DOLLARS
PLEDGED
55 PLEDGES
14
FRIENDS BOARD
MEMBERS PARTICIPATED
Program Support
WOSU Public Media had over 150 program underwriters in 2015. Here are a few of the organizations
that have invested in WOSU as sponsors of programming. Thanks to all our corporate, foundation
and educational supporters across the region.
Bailey Cavalieri LLC The Columbus Foundation Columbus Medical Association Foundation In-Kind
Donations/
Support
Earned
Community
Funding
Ohio State
University
Federal
Grants
COSI Giant Eagle Ingram-White Castle Foundation Koorsen Fire & Security Meijer Methodist Eldercare 2015 OPERATING REVENUE
$12,412,329
OSU James Cancer Hospital Community Funding 43% $5,289,584
Premier Allergy Federal Grants 13% $1,583,787
Ohio State University $1,838,705
The largest single source of support for WOSU
Public Media is from community contributions
from individual supporters. Important local project
grants have been received over the past year for
specific programs such as Columbus Neighborhoods,
In The Know, and Broad & High from:
AEP Foundation 15% State of Ohio Grants 3% Earned Revenue 7% In-Kind Donations/Support 19% $436,018
$915,456
$2,348,779
General &
Admin.
Bailey Cavalieri LLC Bexley Community Foundation Greater Columbus Arts Council State Auto Insurance Fundraising
And others
WOSU PUBLIC MEDIA MEMBERS
22,514
Programming,
Production
Technical,
Engineering
AVERAGE ANNUAL GIFT
$144
SUSTAINING MEMBERS
8,200
RAISED FROM MEMBERSHIPS
$3,200,000
2015 OPERATING EXPENSES
$12,314,257
Programming, Production 49% $5,947,895
Technical, Engineering 20% $2,457,419
Promotion, Marketing 4% General Administrative 14% Fundraising 13% $468,362
$1,828,091
$1,612,490
Source: Audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Depreciation
expenses and Interest income/loss within endowment investments not included.
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Classical 101 touches my soul. I listen
constantly when in the car.
Ross Anderson, Shelby
Tom Borgerding retired from the WOSU Newsroom
in 2015 after 30 years with WOSU Radio.
Having access to a trusted and
dependent local news and media source
like WOSU is as vital to the health of our
community as local food, water and energy.
Robert Curry, Columbus
If WOSU was ever questioning their reach,
please know that there is a group of kids
down my street hosting a lemonade stand
and all proceeds will go to WOSU 89.7.
They even have a sign proclaiming
the same. It’s awesome!
Rachel & Paul Kupka, Columbus
WOSU Public Media Staff (full-time staff as of 12/31/15)
Mary Alice Akins
Jim Ary
Ben Bays
Casey Beretich
Diana Bergemann
David Blankestyn
Thomas Bradley
Steve Brown
David Carwile
JC Comer
Greg Coulson
Brent Davis
Michael De Bonis
Chris Donnelly
Joan Duffey
Beverley Ervine
Ann Fisher
Eric French
Cindy Gaillard
Alysia Gobert-Smith
Sarah Grainger
Jennifer Hambrick
Meredith Hart
Marcelita Haskins
Sam Hendren
Stacia Hentz
Rhonda Holland
Debbie Holmes
Nick Houser
Andrew Ina
Amy Juravich
Tim Kelly
Connie Knoechel
Boyce Lancaster
George Levert
Shawn Likley
Kate Manecke
Darrin McDonald
Mike Meadows
Chuck Oney
Paul Peloquin
Courtney Paul
Kevin Petrilla
Jan Pollard
John Prosek
Christopher Purdy
Mary Rathke
Jaclyn Reith
Tom Rieland
John Rittmeyer
Christine Sadic
Jackie Shafer
Marilyn Smith
Patrick Testa
Mike Thompson
Steve Thompson
Shawna Toney
Mandie Trimble
Rob Walker
Suzanne Wiles
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