Summer Membership Drive
Thank you! We did it. We hit our drive goal, and that’s because you showed up. This is what community looks like. This momentum is real, and it’s powerful. Our on-air summer membership drive ended at noon on July 14th. When you join this community, you join this incredible community of supporters who believe your voice deserves to be heard too.
Thank you to everyone who called in, stopped by, or joined online during the “Tails & Trails” Summer Member Drive. Over the past 7 days, we welcomed 54 new members, 33 new sustaining members, and received continued support from 102 renewing members and 147 additional gifts. Together, we raised $130,443 from 357 pledges.
Thank you for believing in the power of independent, non-profit radio!
Because of you, WTIP is proud to report tremendous community support. In addition to our amazing listener-members, we have many others to thank:
On-air Volunteers who make local radio happen:
Julie Carlson
Roger Linehan
Tracy Benson
Bill Burkhardt
Rovena Claxton
Peter Clissold
Doug Turner
Bill Hansen
Adam Kirsch
Steph Vos
Sherry Lindskog
Martha Marnocha
Cathy Quinn
Cory Quirk
Kit Shirley
Carl Solander
Rainbow Trout
M Baxley
Thank you for your time and dedication!
Musicians who amazed us with their performances: Chris Gillis, the Josh Cleveland Band, DJ Brian Gerrards, Lynden Graham, Andy Keith —thank you for sharing your talent!
Local Business Underwriters who support our programs day in and day out – especially those who sponsored our big tent, community lunch, and ice cream: Arrowhead Electric, Johnson’s Foods, North Shore Federal Credit Union, and Superior Creamery.
Community Support who kept us fed and welcomed in the community: Donna & Orvis Lunke, Marnie McMillan and her daughter Amy, Val Gustafson, Jen Lee, Helen Carter, Sue Hakes, Katie Clark, Josh Belanger,
WTIP Staff, whose passion and commitment make community radio thrive: Sterling Anderson, Katie Belanger, Matthew Brown, Staci Drouillard, Kalli Hawkins, CJ Heithoff, Josh Hinke, Tom Knutson, Will Moore, Chuck Olsen, Sydney Robinson, Veronica Weadock, and Kirsten Wisniewski.
WTIP Board Members for their support: Leslie Anderson, Clay Ahrens, Peter Clissold, Bob Svaleson, Carly Puch, Agatha Armstrong, Molly Hicken
Finally, WTIP’s Founding Members, whose vision and foresight brought local radio to Cook County. Your vision continues to guide us forward as we work to sustain independent radio.
Thank you for listening to, trusting in and supporting WTIP. Your generosity helps us create engaging and meaningful programming for Cook County residents and visitors.
Believe it or not, we’re not done yet. There’s still more to raise to secure WTIP’s future – and every single gift now makes us stronger. If you’ve been listening but haven’t made that step, this is your moment.
Your gift today helps ensure WTIP stays strong and responsive – no matter what lies ahead. When you donate, you’re not just giving to a radio station; you’re joining a vibrant community that believes everyone’s voice deserves to be heard. Let’s keep building on this momentum.
Make your gift now at wtip.org and help power what’s next.
Give us a call at 218-387-1070 or join us at wtip.org. Be part of this winning team. Let’s keep going – together.
