Pacifica National Board Meeting
New York, NY
June 3, 2006

The following are remarks delivered to the PNB by Executive Director Greg Guma:

I’d like to begin by asking you to use your imaginations and envision the Pacifica radio network a few years from now.

Start by imagining an audio production center with multiple channels and schedules open to frequent change, a place that breaks down distinctions between listeners and producers, a hothouse for the cultivation of talent and a laboratory for new ideas, a place where people converge, contribute – and then move on, a center for the development of informative, educational and entertaining programs with community partners and like-minded organizations.

Pacifica National Board Meeting
Washington, DC
January 28, 2006

Shortly after I accepted this job, I talked with a dedicated Pacifica supporter who at one time also considered going after this position. From what I knew, this person seemed well suited for the job. So, why didn't you apply? I asked.

The reply was revealing. "Well, I wanted to work again," I was told.

The basic point, I think, was that it's tough to work in such a highly charged environment - whether you are a general manager, a program director, or sometimes even a board member - without making enemies and finding yourself under attack at some point.

NEW YORK (May 16) -- Indra Hardat has been named interim manager of Pacifica Radio station WBAI 99.5 FM in New York City, the network announced today.

Ms. Hardat has served as the station's business manager for the last seven years. She replaces outgoing General Manager Don Rojas. She will serve as the interim manager while the station's Local Station Board conducts a search for a new leader.

7/16/02

On Tuesday, July 16, 2002 the Interim Pacifica National Board met to discuss issues related to the contract with Democracy Now! Because we were going to be discussing matters which involved potential litigation and contractual negotiations, this meeting was convened in executive session.

Eleven members of the Interim Pacifica National Board (IPNB) participated in the conference call/meeting: Teresa Allen, George Barnstone, Pete Bramson, Janice K. Bryant, Leslie Cagan, James Ferguson, David Fertig, Ray Laforest, Rob Robinson, Carol Spooner, Jabari Zakiya. Pacifica?s Executive Director Dan Coughlin and Deputy Executive Director Verna Avery-Brown were also on the call.

Berkeley, California
June 21-23, 2002

As you all know, the new Pacifica Board and executive leadership inherited a financial and administrative nightmare in January of this year. The network had been looted and left rudderless. Stations did not even have funds to buy a paper clip let alone a pair of headphones and critical services like telephones and postage were being cut off. Pacifica?s transmitters were under threat, including KPFK?s historic tower on the top of Mt. Wilson. With no chief financial officer or controller, and chaos reigning in the national office, the network was on the verge of financial collapse.

An independent financial review published in February reported that Pacifica faced a 2002 calendar year budget gap of $1.5 million and a deficit of $4.8 million. Some stations were facing serious working capital deficits. WBAI was looking at a hole of $350,000 and KPFK $250,000. With only $11 million in annual revenue, these debts posed a serious threat to the organization?s survival. Bankruptcy was openly being contemplated.

Listeners Rally at Non-Profit Broadcaster?s Stations

WASHINGTON, DC (Jun. 12) ? Continuing the strong show of support for the nation?s oldest listener-sponsored broadcaster, Pacifica Radio stations across the country again posted record on-air fundraising drives this past spring, the network announced today.

At Pacifica station WBAI 99.5 FM in New York, listeners pledged some $900,000, an all-time spring fund-drive record and up 55 percent from the $580,000 pledged during last year?s spring drive. Listeners at Pacifica station KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles pledged a record $618,000, up 45 percent from the previous year?s spring fund drive total of $425,000.

Selection Process Reflects New Democracy, Spirit of Unity

WASHINGTON, DC (Jun 5) ? Community radio pioneer Eva Georgia has been named as the new General Manager of Pacifica Radio station KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, the Pacifica Radio network announced.

The appointment of the South African-born journalist concludes an unprecedented two-month search process that involved a broad array of KPFK staff, listeners, community groups, and local and national board members.

March 8, 2002

The priorities of the Pacifica national office - in addition to the day-to-day management of network operations -- have been to:

1) Get a clear handle on the network's financial situation and to stabilize economically.

2) Begin the healing and rebuilding process in each of the five signal areas as mandated by the December legal settlement and recent board resolutions. This includes the urgent need for reconciliation between Local Advisory Board's and local stations in the run-up to LAB elections and by-law changes.