Program Guide for May 2009 - WXXI

may2009A CHARITABLEGIFT ANNUITYis a wonderful wayto give to WXXIwhile guaranteeing you a tax deduction and fixed income for life.For example, George is 80 years of age and makes a charitablegift annuity of $10,000 at 8% (based on the March 2009 IRS rateof 2.4%) to WXXI. The charitable deduction is $4,161 and theannual income is $800.HOW IT WORKS1. You transfer cash, securities, or other property to WXXI.2. You receive an income tax deduction and may save capitalgains tax.WXXI pays a fixed amount each year to you or toanyone you name for life. Typically, a portion of these paymentsis tax-free.3. When the gift annuity ends, its remaining principal passes toWXXI.FOR MORE INFORMATION on ways to make a plannedgift to WXXI, please contact Kathy Russell Reed, Director of Majorand Planned Giving at (585) 258-0319 or at kreed@wxxi.org.You mayalso go to our website at wxxi.org/support/plannedgiving.MEMBERCARD PLUS BENEFIT OF THE MONTHRochesterPhilharmonicOrchestraEastman Theatre108 East AvenueValid for 2-for-1admission duringMay 2009.Subject to availability, somerestrictions may apply. Call (585)454-2100 for complete details.See page 34 for RPO’s ad.PHOTO: KEVIN INDOVINOIN THE NEIGHBORHOODRichard Gladwell andBishop Matthew Clark7GLADWELLRECEIVES PAPAL HONORRichard Gladwell, host of the nationallysyndicated public radio program With Heartand Voice produced by WXXI, received theprestigious Benemerenti Medal, one of theVatican’s highest honors to the laity, on Sunday,March 29, 2009. Rochester Bishop MatthewClark presented the medal before more than700 guests at a special concert in Mr. Gladwell’shonor at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Choirsand musicians from several area churchesperformed musical selections, all favorites ofMr. Gladwell, and offi cials from WXXI and othercommunity organizations spoke highly abouthis accomplishments.After receiving requests from severaladmirers of Mr. Gladwell’s work, Bishop Clark—a longtime listener himself—wrote to PopeBenedict XVI to ask that the award be given toMr. Gladwell, whose program of Western sacredmusic has inspired and moved generations oflisteners locally and across the nation. In hispetition, the Bishop called Mr. Gladwell “a manof integrity” who brings “spiritual benefi t andbrightens Sundays” for many listeners everywhere.Pope Benedict, himself a musician andlover of music, was glad to comply with BishopClark’s request.“Never in my wildest dreams would I havethought that I would receive such a high honoras the prestigious Benemerenti Medal given tome by his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI,” saidMr. Gladwell. This award, coming to me in thetwilight of my years, reminds me that God movesin a mysterious way his wonders to perform. Iam thankful for the chance to do what I havedone over the past 35 years, to bring His musicto the attention of the public.”The Benemerenti Medal was instituted byPope Gregory XVI in the early 19th Century andis conferred on those who have exhibited longand exceptional service to their community. Thegold-colored medal is inscribed with the wordBenemerenti—“to a well deserving person.”The ribbon attached to the medal is of thePapal colors.You can hear WITH HEART AND VOICEon Classical 91.5/HD 91.5-1 Sundays at8 a.m. and 7 p.m.