[grc] GRC 2024 in the BIG EASY!!!

[Sharon Scott]

Dear Community Radio Friends,

I am pleased to announce that the 2024 GRASSROOTS RADIO CONFERENCE is 
headed to NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA!!!!  MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SEPTEMBER 
26-29th.

Dr. MarkAlain Déry, Liana Elliot, and their team at WHIV 102.3 FM have 
stepped up to the plate and will share the hosting responsibilites with 
a consortium of college and community stations in the area including the 
illustrious Bob Dunn and his crew at WXDR 99.1 FM.  Together they are 
sure to knock out of the park!

This location was determined by default and by consensus during the 
March Virtual GRC Meet-up.

It is hard to imagine anywhere better than the Crescent City for a 
gathering of college and community radio activists -- the music, the 
energy, the creativity -- all reflect the work we do in radio every 
single day.

The dates for this year's conference are Sept. 26 - 29th.  Anyone with 
an interest in community radio is invited to attend. There are will be 
tracks for Station Managers, Engineers, and On-Air Talent.  This is the 
only conference of its kind and a unique opportunity to connect with 
some of the nation's most brilliant radio broadcasters.  Full Power, Low 
Power, and online stations will emerge with information and inspiration 
to make their local operations more interesting and effective that ever 
before.

The conference location ~ Gallier Hall ~ is conveniently located on St. 
Charles Ave. near the French Quarter and right on the street car line.  
A conference hotel across the street is being arranged and we should 
have further information on a group rate soon.  Stay tuned and mark your 
calendars!

Gallier Hall
https://gallierhall.com/history/

The hosting the GRC is a big job and collective effort.  Anyone wishing 
to assist with the conference planning and development should please let 
us know using the form below.  We know there is a lot of experience in 
this group and we'd love to have your help ~ even from afar!

GRC Advisory Committee
https://forms.gle/Qkxia7akQjTB6apX8

Coming off the heals of an AMAZING conference at WTSQ Charleston, the 
GRC has gathered some great momentum and this event is sure to set it 
all aflame! It is exciting to see the GRC coming back to life and 
imagining where we can take this community radio movement from here!  No 
stoppin' us now!!!

See you in New Orleans!

XOX,
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