Resignations and Staff Changes at KPFA
During the spring/summer of 1997, a series of changes
in management staff at KPFA-FM in Berkeley were announced. These are the
official announcements.
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Date: 3/28/97 To: KPFA Staff and Volunteers From: Marci Lockwood Subject: Ginny's Resignation
As many of you may have heard, Ginny Berson has officially resigned as KPFA's Program Director effective July 31, 1997.
Ginny has been with Pacifica for almost 16 years, beginning as Director of the Women's Dept., Producer of the National Town Hall series and two stints as Program Director. Ginny's expertise in programming and her unwavering leadership has been key in guiding KPFA through successful changes in our daily program schedule in the the summer of 1995, and laying the ground work for on-going changes that will be implemented throughout 1997. Her keen sense of fairness and firm committment to KPFA and Pacifica's mission will be sorely missed.
On a personal note, Ginny has consistently been a source of great strength to me; she has displayed unbiased professionalism, has been my most constructive critic, and a personal friend.
I know you all will join me in wishing Ginny the best of luck in whatever
she chooses for the future.
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Date: 6/18/97 To: KPFA Staff and Volunteers From: Marci Lockwood Subject: Resignation
As many of you may already suspect, I have given notice to Pat Scott of my resignation as general manager of KPFA. My last day of work will be July 15, 1997. I have been offered and have accepted the position of Executive Director of the Institute for Global Communications (IGC).
The decision to leave Pacifica after these many years of work beginning as a volunteer in 1981, through subscriptions dept. director, assistant manager and finally for the last 4 years as general manager, has been an extremely difficult one. I remain committed to the Pacifica mission and believe we have come a long way over the last several years in insuring that KPFA and Pacifica continue as a viable alternative source of information and cultural programming into the 21st century.
I am currently working with the Pacifica National office on a transition
plan that will provide for KPFA's continued stability over the next several
months as a new managment [sic] team is organized. I know that each of
you will do your part to help with a smooth transition.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday June 18, 1997 CONTACT: Burt Glass, Communications Director (510) 843-0130, EXT. 253
Pacifica Praises Outgoing KPFA General Manager Lockwood Boosted Programming Quality, Network's Technology
BERKELEY, CA -- Marci Lockwood announced her resignation today as general manager of Berkeley's KPFA-FM 94.1, Pacifica Radio's flagship station.
"Marci sparked a number of innovations that have enhanced KPFA's programming and updated the entire network's technological capability," said Pacifica Executive Director Pat Scott. "She's helped take progressive community radio to a new, higher level of quality, and she will be sorely missed."
Lockwood first came to KPFA in 1981, and has served as its general manager since 1993.
Lockwood has accepted the position of executive
director of the Institute for Global Communications (IGC), a non-profit
supplier of on-line services to progressive organizations and individuals.
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Excerpts from the KPFA July Programmers Memo, from Ginny Z. Berson, Program Director, July 3, 1997:
1. MARCI IS LEAVING. KPFA General Manager Marci Lockwood is leaving KPFA on July 15. She will be the new Executive Director of IGC in San Francisco. Lynne Chadwick, President of NFCB (National Federation of Community Broadcasters) and Carol Pierson, NFCB Director of Affiliate Services will act as Manager and Program Director respectively until a new GM and PD can be hired. Lynne and Carol will be working at the station part time, while continuing their duties at NFCB in San Francisco. Please give them your help and cooperation so the station can function smoothly during the transition. They will be here a combined total of 30 hours a week until a new team can be hired; they will be at the NFCB Offices in San Francisco the rest of their work time.
2. JULY MINI-THON. Tuesday July 22 through Sunday July 27. We will start with the Morning Show on weekdays and end at midnight. On Saturday we start at 7 AM and end at 11 PM and on Sunday we start at 7 AM and end at 5 PM. The goal is $150,000. ...
3. MORE STAFF CHANGES. Andrea Kissack, Morning Show Producer, is taking a one year leave of absence to get a Masters Degree in Public Broadcasting Management. Even as we speak, we are in the process of hiring an interim replacement. Jude Thilman has resigned her 1/4 time position from Flashpoints in order to work full time on The DNA Files (the Genome Radio Project). Since Sheryl Flowers already resigned her 1/4 time position with Flashpoints in order to become the Producer of Living Room, we are now posting a 1/2 time job as Associate Producer/Technical Producer for Flashpoints. Job postings are around the station, and the deadline for applying is August 1.
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