Gloria Turner Candidate Statement

I have been a supporter and listener of WPFW for the last 13 years. I am committed to community outreach and development. I am presently serving on the Outreach and Development Committee of the Local Station Board.

During my tenure on the Board, I have chaired two (2) volunteer awards and appreciation ceremonies for our programmers and volunteers of the station. I feel very strongly that we should let our programmers and volunteers know how much they are appreciated by the unselfish service in bringing blues and jazz to our listening audience and without the programmers and volunteers there would be no WPFW.

I also planned our first town hall meeting in Prince George’s County at the Oxon Hill Library as part of our outreach effort for the PG county listeners.

If I am again elected to the Board, I will continue to work to make WPFW the best station for Jazz and Justice and to continue the commitment displayed by my late husband, Nap “Don’t Forget the Blues” Turner.