There’s a lot of noise out there, isn’t there? All day, every day, countless advertisers, self-proclaimed pundits, and questionable sounds and lyrics clamor for our attention. Yet, when you tune in to WETS-FM, you tune out the noise. That’s where you consistently find information and entertainment that respects your intelligence and your tastes.

I believe you appreciate the relevant, commercial-free programs on WETS, a source you can trust for lively—yet civil—debate, in-depth reporting to pique and satisfy your curiosity, and music and humor that inspire and make you smile.

Programs that favor substance over clutter, created with your interests in mind, require extensive resources…and depend on your financial investment. Day after day, each program you enjoy on WETS translates into a bill we must pay. What sets public radio apart from commercial stations is that we serve only you, and we must rely on you to help keep quality sound alive.

If you’re like many of our supporters, you quietly think of WETS as both a personal and a community treasure. That’s why I urge you now to support WETS with a membership gift of $40, $60, $120 or whatever amount is right for you. Your gift will go directly to pay for the programs you and your family will enjoy next season andwill be your personal statement that WETS is important to you!

If WETS is your trusted source for…

· the civil discourse found on All Things Considered andWeekend Edition…

· Morning Edition’sdaily briefing and unmatched coverage of important national and global events, reported in ways that help you understand the issues behind the headlines…

· commentary from experienced professionals like Nina Totenberg, Robert Siegal, and Susan Stamberg…

· programs that cultivate your mind, enrich your life, and bring you joy, such as Car Talk, A Prairie Home Companion, Fresh Air, and This American Life…

· local productions like Studio One, Friday Night Americana, Celtic Clanjamphry, and Ritmo Latino, that allow you to be more connected to our community…

…then please do your part — and make a sound investment—by sending a gift today!

Costs to purchase and produce programs are escalating each year. At the same time, we have dramatically reduced the number of days spent on-air fundraising this year. Our resources are stretched to the limit. More than 50% of WETS-FM’s funding must come directly from those who use and benefit from our services…listeners like you.

Perhaps you awaken to the sound of WETS, or settle down with us after a busy day. Or maybe we keep you company as you’re out and about in your car or working around the house. Whether you listen all day, every day, or simply tune in for special programs, when you want and need insightful and informative content, multiple perspectives found nowhere else, worthwhile entertainment, and stories uniquely reflective of our region; you can always count on WETS.

May we count on you to make a sound investment in quality sound at this critical time? All of us at WETS are dedicated to serving you with the best radio has to offer. But we can only do so with your active endorsement and financial participation!

Thank you in advance for your generosity and personal commitment to WETS. You can call with your pledge at 1-888-895-9387 or make an online pledge.

Wayne Winkler

Director, WETS-FM