WOOD-TV Hosts Drive to Live Event
For the second year, Drive to Live was organized in response to a number of teen deaths on West Michigan roads. 24 Hour News 8 would like to thank all of the teens, parents and participants from the West Michigan community who again made Drive to Live a success.

This year, 24 Hour News 8 expanded opportunities for teens and parents to participate in Drive to Live by holding events in both Grand Rapids and Portage. We had more than a 1,000 teens from ages 13 to 18 participate and over 3,000 people, including parents and siblings, attend. This year's events not only gave teens hands on demonstrations and helpful tips to stay safe while behind the wheel but also informed them of the dangers of drinking and driving.

U-M Football Took to the Airwaves to Benefit C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital
On Friday, June 13, The University of Michigan football team took over Ann Arbor Radio’s four stations, Sports Talk 1050 WTKA (1050 AM), W4 Country (102.9 FM), 107one (107.1 FM), and WLBY Ann Arbor’s Progressive Talk Radio (1290 AM) – to benefit U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital.

As part of the 12-hour radio-a-thon event from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., head football coach Rich Rodriguez– along with other Michigan coaches, players and former players – were on the air talking about Michigan Football, and raising awareness for the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital building project and fund-raising campaign.

In addition to the Wolverine football program, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital patients, families, and medical experts were featured during the radio-a-thon.

WIOG’s CMN Radiothon a Success!
WIOG-FM (Saginaw) raised $80,144 during the Hurley’s Annual Radiothon April 17-20, 2008 at Genesee Valley Center. The WIOG “Cares For Kids” Radiothon featured the Early Shift with Demas, Mandi, and Nate, and raised the money for the Children’s Miracle Network at Hurley.

As a Saginaw-based station, WIOG reaches the same counties as Hurley’s service map.

Amazing stories about infants and children whose lives have been changed by Hurley were shared by families from throughout mid-Michigan during the four day fund raiser.

WDVD-FM Raises $122,658 For Kids
WDVD-FM’s (Detroit) Cares For Kids Radiothon raised more than $122,000 after a 13-hour broadcast on May 8th.

Proceeds from the event supported The Children’s Miracle Network & the pediatric care center at William Beaumont Hospital.

Photo (l-r): WDVD-FM morning show crew Lisa, Allyson and Blaine, broadcast live at Beaumont Hospital for the WDVD Cares for Kids Radiothon.

MAPB Selects Pioneer Award Winners
The Michigan Association of Public Broadcasters has announced its Pioneer Award winners for 2008. Ken Kolbe of WGVU Radio and Television along with The Telephone Pioneers are both recipients of honors this year.

Professional Pioneer Award Recipient
Ken Kolbe serves as the Assistant General Manager - Operations & New and Evolving Technologies Manager at WGVU. Ken oversees all TV and Radio programming and production, including all weekly television programs and documentaries.

Ken was also instrumental in the development of WGVU's existing instructional television service, including the creation of a companion web site for the program, featuring subscription only services and teacher resources. He has taken on the responsibility of keeping WGVU on the forefront of the digital conversion.

Volunteer Pioneer Award Recipient
The Telephone Pioneers have been helping out at WGVU for over 20 years. The group consists of retired Michigan Bell/General Telephone Operators. This core group of volunteers has been a part of WGVU longer than many other volunteer groups. They assist in the core functions of the station by assisting with mailings to retain membership and to promote events.

Both awards will be presented during the 2008 MAB Annual Meeting & Leadership Retreat Chairman's Banquet, Tuesday, July 15 at Crystal Mountain Resort. Reservations are still being accepted. Please contact MAB's Mark Osgerby for details on how you can help celebrate with this years Pioneer Award winners.

WCMU to host Ready to Learn for Clare's 5th Annual Fun Day in the Park!
WCMU's Ready to Learn program will host their 5th Annual Fun Day in the Park on June 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Shamrock Park in Clare. The day features activities that are free and open to the public for families with children ages 0-6 years.

WCMU's Ready To Learn program will be providing family-friendly activities and goodies to give away, as well as a special appearance by PBS Kids favorite, Curious George.

The day will also feature a variety of other community-sponsored events including games and activities, face painting and a hands-on demonstration by the Field Neurosciences Institute. The event also includes community resources, police car and fire truck tours, and giveaways and prizes.

"Ready to Learn's Annual Fun Day in the Park gives children and families an opportunity to play and learn together," explains Charlotte Galgoci, WCMU's Ready To Learn Coordinator. "It is important to WCMU to provide unique, interactive, and educational opportunities for children in the communities we serve."

WUOM celebrates 60 year Anniversary
WUOM (Ann Arbor) is celebrating their 60th anniversary. The station signed on July 5, 1948 as the Universityof Michigan’s first radio station. WVGR (Grand Rapids) was added in December, 1961and WFUM-FM (Flint) was added in August 1985, all operating under the Michigan Radio branding.

University of Michigan was also the early pioneer in public television programming with the National Educational Television. The network was founded as the Educational Television and Radio Center (ETRC) in November 1952 by a grant from the Ford Foundation's Fund for Adult Education. It was originally a limited service for exchanging and distributing educational programs produced by local television stations to other stations; it did not produce any material by itself.

Help Further Education in Michigan
This summer, please consider devoting any unused inventory to help educate Michigan’s parents and grandparents about ways to save for college. With tuition rising every year, the State of Michigan offers various programs for parents to get ahead.

The Michigan Education Trust, or MET, is the nation’s first prepaid tuition program. MET was established in 1988 with the mission of helping more children afford college.

Today, more than 87,000 MET contracts have been sold and more than 90 percent of students with MET contracts go on to attend college. MET is currently at 50 percent of its 2007/2008 goal, with the current enrollment period ending August 31, 2008.

By running the MET TV ads from now until August 31, 2008, you will be helping parents get SET with MET! by locking into tomorrow’s tuition at today’s rates. Please help guarantee higher education for Michigan’s children!

Please email Linda@griggmedia.com if you need a copy of the MET commercial.

MABF Puts the "FUN" in Fundraising!
Join us in July for two great fundraising events and help support future broadcast education activities, scholarships and internship programs. Proceeds from participation and sponsorship at both events, goes to support the MAB Foundation and its mission...DON'T MISS OUT...sign up today and do your part to preserve Michigan broadcasting for future generations to enjoy!

Swing away! MABF Presents Golf Scramble Fundraiser
Dust off your clubs, practice your swing, network with peers and enjoy a morning of golf on the beautiful Betsie Valley Golf Course at Crystal Mountain Resort. Support the MAB Foundation while you enjoy the outdoors on this beautiful course, nestled among creeks, ponds and mature forest. Betsie Valley boasts a slope rating of 67.2 from the white tees.

Cost: $150 (includes 18-holes golf, cart, breakfast to go, lunch and green fees.)

Wet Your Whistle! MABF Presents Wine Tasting Tour of Leelanau Peninsula Fundraiser
Sit back, relax and find your new favorite wine! Support the MAB Foundation by joining us for the first ever Wine Tasting Tour of Leelanau Peninsula. Private transportation will take you from Crystal Mountain resort to the pristine Leelanau Cellars for your first tasting. Enjoy a selection of 35 award-winning wines for tasting followed by an exclusive tour of Leelanau Cellars production facility, not open to the public!

The next stop will be at the majestic Blackstar Farms overlooking Grand Traverse Bay for a wine tasting from five flights along with a sample of Leelanau Cheese Raclette. Your private transportation will take you from Black Star Farms back to Crystal Mountain Resort for lunch. Approximate travel time from Crystal Mountain to Leelanau is 45 minutes.

Cost: $125 (includes private transportation to and from Crystal Mountain Resort beginning at 8:30am and returning at 1pm, breakfast to go, winery fees and lunch registration.)

Support MABF With A Sponsorship!
Sponsorships for both the golf scramble AND the wine tasting tour still remain! Reach potential clients and support the future of broadcasting by sponsoring! Contact Julie at mabf@michmab.com today for more information. All sponsorships receive signage at the event, promotion prior to the event, during the event and after the event, promotion in the MAB e-newsletter, MABF News and Events and a logo with link on the MAB web site. We hope to see you there!

Click here to download the official Golf Scramble, Wine Tasting Tour and Annual Meeting & Leadership Retreat Registration Form.

MSU Football and Michigan Football Tickets Highlight Next MABF Online Auction…Bidding Opens June 30
Mark your calendars now to check out the MAB Foundation Online Auction set to open bidding on Monday, June 30. Items include: MSU Football Tickets, Michigan Football Tickets, Exclusive Passes to MSU’s Spartan Club (formerly the LaSalle Club) at Spartan Stadium for a September football game plus LIVE with MOJO in the Morning.

Proceeds go to future MAB Foundation scholarships. Bidding will take place throughout the month of July.

ALSO…Have something to donate?? The MAB Foundation is seeking donated items for the 2008 Online Auction. Past items for bidding included football tickets, vacation packages and priceless experiences. This fundraiser will once again raise money to benefit future broadcast scholarships and educational programs. Contact Julie or Jamie at 517.484.7444 for more information.

Click here for complete Online Auction rules and information.