Welcome to Fall 2008 Campaign – Celebrating Radio Alberta!
Today marks the start of CKUA’s Fall Campaign – and we’re so happy to have this opportunity to connect with you in celebration of radio for Albertans, by Albertans! We’ve got lots of fun events planned along with some terrific prizes to express how much we appreciate your support.
CKUA has a bold vision for community, music and the arts in Alberta. We strive to offer a world class centre for music appreciation for all Albertans, a place where people from all walks of life can come together in humanity’s universal language – music. CKUA is committed to providing an unparalleled platform for developing the remarkable talent that is emerging from every nook and cranny in this province. CKUA is here to support a vibrant arts community all across Alberta, for you, your community and for generations to come. Your gift this campaign is essential to this vision. Don’t delay in making your pledge – we eagerly await your call.
For those of you who got in on the Early Bird portion of our campaign, thank-you! We’re off to a terrific start and all you Early Birds are eligible to win the MacBook Air laptop. There’s still time to get in on that draw, with the Sunday midnight deadline fast approaching. Call or go online now, and you’ll be entered to win the Early Bird, Midpoint and Grand Prizes!
Thank-you for your commitment to CKUA – Radio Alberta – we truly couldn’t do it without you!
Ken Regan
General Manager
CKUA Radio
Last call for the CKUA Early Bird Prize Draw
Time is ticking to get your name into our fabulous Early Bird Prize draw for the ultra thin, ultra portable, ultra unlike anything else, MacBook Air. Our Early Bird Prize deadline is Sunday, October 19th at midnight - so don't delay to get your pledge in now and be eligible for this and all our other great prizes.
Midpoint Prize: Hawaiian Best of the Beach Package
Our lucky winners will enjoy seven nights accommodation at the highly praised Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, located on 11 lush acres along a flawless stretch of world-renowned Ka'anapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii.
This package includes an ocean view room, daily buffet breakfast plus many other added benefits. The resort features guest rooms surrounded by tropical gardens, relaxing beaches, breathtaking sights, an abundance of ocean activities, world-class shopping, championship golf courses, and a variety of delicious dining options.
Grand prize: An all inclusive, luxury vacation in Cancun, Mexico
CKUA Radio and AMA Travel are sending the lucky grand prize winner on a weeklong all-inclusive holiday for two at a 5-star resort in the dazzling Mayan Riviera.
Located on Mexico's eastern coast between the sizzle of Cancun and the intriguing ruins of Tulum, the luxurious Barcelo Maya Palace is on the most impressive beach on the Yucatan Peninsula. With the glittering Caribbean Sea, white sand beaches, stunning colonial-style architecture and lush tropical landscapes, guests will enjoy full access to all activities, restaurants, bars, and a spa and wellness facility within the sprawling beachfront complex.
And a special prize for new donors...
All NEW donors during the 2008 Fall Campaign will be entered into a special draw for a Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera Package generously sponsored by McBain Camera.
Corb Lund Live on CKUA
Attention all Corb Lund fans! Alberta singer/songwriter/poet and cowboy Corb Lund will be co-hosting our fundraiser with Allison Brock at 2 PM on Sunday, October 19th! He's bringing his guitar and if you light up the phones and computers with pledges, he'll play live on-air - a serenade of appreciation for CKUA supporters!
Tune in for what promises to be a fun-filled hour with Allison and Corb this Sunday and get in on the action by pledging your support for Radio Alberta, CKUA.
Mulligan Stew Live from Calgary with special guest Donald Ray Johnson
We're only a week and a day away from Mulligan Stew - LIVE from Calgary! We hope you'll join us at the Auburn Saloon next Saturday, October 25th, from 6pm until the wee hours for a great evening of music and fun with your fellow CKUA supporters.
Terry David Mulligan and Lionel Rault host a special live edition of Mulligan Stew from 6-9 pm, and Donald Ray Johnson will keep us dancing for the rest of the evening. We’ll have some fun with music trivia and host a music-themed silent auction, and many CKUA personalities will be in attendance, including David Ward, Baba, Allison Brock, Tom Coxworth, Tony King and more!
There’s no admission charge for this event, but the Calgary Friends of CKUA will be taking pledges for the campaign – donations are welcomed and encouraged!
See you at the Auburn (163-115 9 Avenue SE) on October 25th!
Many thanks to our generous event sponsor, Calgary’s Advantage Products Inc. – thinking outside the box to provide innovative solutions to the oil and gas industry since 1997. Learn more at advantageproductsinc.com.
Special Events for Fall Campaign
During the Fall Campaign stay close to your radio (with occasional trips to your phone or computer to make that pledge!) as we’ll have some very special guests stopping by:
Saturday, October 18th - Senator Tommy Banks is in Edmonton to receive the prestigious Hall of Fame award from the Western Canadian Music Alliance. We celebrate his illustrious musical career, as he joins Holger Petersen live on Natch'l Blues at 3:00pm.
Monday, October 20th - Roy Forbes will be in the Edmonton studio as he presents a special two hour campaign edition of Roy's Record Room at 6:00pm with guest host Lark Clark. Tune in as Roy fires up two turntables for back to back 78rpm action.
Thursday, October 23rd - Craig Korth presents a special two hour edition of Fire on The Mountain from 6:00 to 8:00pm, with guests performing.
Tuesday, October 28th - Michael Asch, future host of our upcoming Smithsonian Folkways show, Folkways - My Father's Record Company, will join Lark Clark in studio from 6:00 to 8:00pm to bring us a sneak preview. Michael’s father, Moses Asch, was the driving force behind the Smithsonian Folkways record collection, a copy of which is housed in Edmonton.
Friday, October 31st - Tune in at 8:00pm as ghostbusters Andy Donnelly and Chris Allen explore the presence of the storied CKUA ghost through music and chilling stories of CKUA staff encounters. At the end of the show, they’ll go into the basement with a webcam for a "close encounter". It promises to be an entertaining hour.
Telus Dollars for Dollars Program
CKUA and TELUS representatives celebrate the latest gift from TELUS employees who donate through TELUS’ Dollars for Dollars, Community Support program. The cheque, in the amount of $25,358 was presented during a small ceremony held at CKUA studios in Edmonton. In recent years, TELUS employees and retirees, with the help of matching dollars from TELUS, have contributed almost $200,000 to support CKUA, Alberta’s listener supported radio service. In 2008 alone, TELUS and its employees contributed more than $780,000 to charities in Edmonton; $1.54-Million throughout Alberta; and $5.3-Million to charitable organizations across Canada, via the Dollars for Dollars initiative. CKUA thanks TELUS and its employees and retirees for their outstanding community spirit and their generous support of CKUA Radio! Wonder if your company matches donations? Check the list on our website. If you don't see your company listed, be sure to contact your Human Resource department and find out! Got some feedback for CKUA? We love to hear from listeners – send us your comments.
L-R: Lynn Friedrick, TELUS Vice-president Legal Services and member of the CKUA Radio Foundation Board of Directors; Douglas Penner, Chair, CKUA Radio Foundation Board of Directors; Ken Regan, CKUA General Manager; Dr. Robert Westbury, Chair, TELUS Edmonton Community Board.
