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Membership Notes
The KRPS MVP Series ends a few hits short

The spring membership campaign or the KRPS MVP Series, as it was called, ended at 6:20pm on Friday, April 11. There were several very strong days throughout the campaign, which began on Thursday, April 3. But, it wasn’t quite enough to carry KRPS to the goal. The final tally left KRPS $6,524 short.

There were many positives that came out of the MVP Series. A total of 340 KRPS listeners made pledges during the nine day on-air drive, with 62 making their first ever pledge. The amount contributed by the KRPS Philanthropist Society was the second largest ever! And, the total raised on four individual days exceeded $5,000! A big thank you goes out to all who contributed to the successes of the MVP Series in any way!

As you probably know, your KRPS membership is good for one year from the time you contribute to KRPS. Unfortunately, membership renewals were the low point for the MVP Series. At the time the MVP Series concluded there were still 339 KRPS memberships due for renewal with an expiration date of May 1, 2008. Since members are the single most reliable source of funding for KRPS, renewed memberships are just as, if not more so, important as new memberships. If you’re not sure of the expiration date for your KRPS membership you can find it on the back cover of this program guide. It’s located directly above your mailing information. If your membership expiration date is May 1, 2008, we invite you to take a moment now to renew your membership for another year. You may either cut out the form on page 3 and send it to KRPS at PO Box 899, Pittsburg, KS 66762 or you can make your pledge online at www.KRPS.org.

As this column is being written the KRPS membership count is 1,357. While it’s great to have so many individuals and families throughout the Four States support KRPS, it’s also worth noting that KRPS has had as many as 2,000 members.

KRPS is celebrating its 20th year on-the-air this year. The way KRPS has been able to thrive since 1988 is with the strong support of our members. As we embark on the next 20 years, we know it’s as important as ever to have a strong member base. As we’ve expressed many times before, without listeners there is no reason for KRPS. But, without members, there is no way for KRPS to be what it is today! Thank you for your continued support of KRPS!

Programming notes

The first two Saturdays in May bring a little something different to the KRPS airwaves.

Tune in Saturday, May 3 at 9pm for The Clash: Revolution Rock, a one-hour special that pays tribute to “the only band that matters.”

The Clash started as a punk band amidst the social and racial unrest in mid- 70s London. The angst of London’s Burning progressed to more universal messages, as global ideas and rhythms mixed with their punk roots. As they grew in popularity, they found themselves reflecting the world.

This special details the legacy of The Clash and takes a look at how they became one of the most influential rock bands of the late 70s and early 80s. Both recent and vintage band interview clips are featured in this special and include Clash members Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), film director Julien Temple, and others are also interviewed. The group’s classic anthems, fan favorites, and previously unreleased live tracks will be heard, as well.

On Saturday, May 10, join KRPS at 9pm for the one-hour special, Love is the Message: The Story of Philadelphia International Records. This tribute to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff finds the two artists discussing the history of their collaboration, the stories behind their biggest hits, and their successful community development projects throughout Philadelphia. Legendary Philadelphia International Records artists Teddy Pendergrass, The O’Jays, Lou Rawls, Patti LaBelle, and Billy Paul also chime in about their work with Gamble and Huff.

Highlights of the program include Gamble and Huff discussing the impact their music has had over the past 40 years of American Pop and R&B music. The duo also share behind-the-scenes stories of their own favorite tracks.