Join <strong>WXXI</strong> fora special luncheonwith keynote speakerDiane RehmFriday, November 1612 noon to 1:30pmRochester Riverside Convention CenterSupport for this event is made possible in part by:For more than 25 years, Diane Rehm hasoffered listeners her unique voice to livelyconversations on current topics and guests,which include many of the nation’s topnewsmakers, journalists and authors.<strong>WXXI</strong> is pleased to host her return toRochester on Friday, November 16 (12-1:30pm)at a luncheon at the Rochester RiversideConvention Center. Tickets are $75 and areon sale now. To order, call 585-258-0200.photos: www.facebook.com/thedianerehmshow
Dear Friends,Executive StaffNorm SilversteinPresident & CEOSusan RogersExecutive Vice Presidentand General ManagerJeanne E. FisherVice President, RadioKent HatfieldVice President, Technologyand OperationsElissa OrlandoVice President, TelevisionBoard of Trustees OfFIcersSteven Swartout, ChairChristopher Booth, Vice ChairJames W. Fulmer, TreasurerLois Taubman, SecretaryMember & Audience Services... 585.258.0200<strong>WXXI</strong> Main Number...........585.325.7500Service Interruptions..........585.258.0331Audience Response Line.......585.258.0360Copies of Local <strong>Program</strong>s......585.258.0369Reachout Radio...............585.258.0333Educational Resources........585.258.0278Volunteer Services............585.258.0249Corporate Sponsorships.......585.258.0221Auction/Special Events........585.258.0287Newsroom...................585.258.0340<strong>WXXI</strong> On-line................ www.wxxi.orgWe received many compliments on thelaunch of our new guide last month.I hope you enjoyed reading moreNorm Silversteinabout what’s happening at the station,on our air, at the Little Theatre, and around our community.We promise to continue to share even more in this issue andin issues to come.September was a busy month at the station. Our Open Housewas a great success with more than 2,000 guests joining us fora fun filled day of activities, tours, and giveaways. If you wereone of the 2,000 that joined us that Saturday, I hope you enjoyedyourself and walked away with a new appreciation for your publicbroadcasting station. September also marked the premiere ofour newest documentary, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Boynton House:The Next Hundred Years. We received many accolades for theprogram and are honored to have been able to share with ourcommunity the story behind renovating this Rochester treasure.I expect October to be just as eventful. With the electionseason upon us, <strong>WXXI</strong> News promises to bring you civildiscourse and balanced information about the races that aremost relevant to you. From our Capitol Bureau CorrespondentKaren Dewitt reporting from the state capital to Bob Smith’sinsightful interviews with a variety of political candidates on 1370Connection, from local coverage of the races on Morning Editionto our Voice of the Voter debate between CongresswomanLouise Slaughter and County Executive Maggie Brooks onFriday, October 19 at 8 p.m., <strong>WXXI</strong> is the place to turn forthe most comprehensive information this election season.I encourage you to visit <strong>WXXI</strong>’s Election page at <strong>WXXI</strong>.org/election. There you’ll find details on all of this, plus descriptionsof offices up for election, corresponding lists of candidates, andlinks to Candidate Free Air Time videos, a free service <strong>WXXI</strong>offers candidates to deliver their messages directly to voters.I’m also looking forward to November when we bring NPR’sDiane Rehm to Rochester! On Friday, November 16, <strong>WXXI</strong> willhost a special luncheon with her at the Rochester RiversideConvention Center. Those who attended our last event withDiane will attest, it’s not to be missed! To order your tickets,visit <strong>WXXI</strong>.org/diane or call (585) 258-0200.Sincerely,Norm Silverstein, <strong>WXXI</strong> President & CEOnorms@wxxi.org