A Message from the President of WTCI
November marks WTCI’s one year anniversary in our new state-of-the-art broadcast studio on Bonnyshire Drive, and we have so much to be thankful for as we enter the holiday season and prepare to embark on a new year. I continue to be amazed by and thankful for the dedicated staff who work each day to bring our community quality programs and services that educate, engage and inspire a lifetime of learning and exploration. We are all thankful for the time and expertise our Board of Directors, Community Advisory Board, committee members and volunteers contribute to WTCI to help us achieve our mission and be more for our community every day.
As we enter the holiday season, it is also important to remember and be thankful for the sacrifices of our veterans and those who continue to be deployed overseas and separated from their families. In recognition of Veterans’ Day, WTCI will air Heroes From the Valley and Veteran’s Honor Roll: Tennessee Valley Remembers on November 10th to once again pay tribute to the sacrifices of our local veterans. Produced by WTCI, these local programs debuted in November 2007 to honor and chronicle the stories of our community’s World War II veterans and to complement Ken Burns’ World War II documentary series, The War. Medal of Honor, a powerful new film that explores extraordinary acts of heroism, will debut on November 5th and re-air November 10th to also pay tribute to veterans.
To show our appreciation and say “thank you” to the entire community, we will host Family Fun Day at our broadcast studio on Sunday, November 9th from noon to 3 p.m., a free event that offers something for everyone: special guests from PBS Kids, storytelling, hands-on activities, tours of our broadcast studio, and an information booth with tips for the digital TV transition coming up in February 2009. WTCI is also holding a book drive during this event to support Clifton Hills Elementary School. Children who donate a used book can pick out a new book from our Ready to Learn library—a great way to teach children the spirit of giving as we enter the holiday season.
At WTCI, we believe public broadcasting is a center of exploration for all ages that has the power to transform communities, and we are thankful each day for the support of our viewers and community. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Paul Grove President and CEO WTCI-Tennessee Valley PBS