South Dakota Public Broadcasting alumni have started an organization to assist the network in the wake of federal budget cuts. According to a release from the group, the goal is to give money to SDPB to help fund programming and operation, find others to donate as well, advocate for SDPB and reconnect former colleagues.
“In light of the recent federal budget cuts, a couple of us who are former staff members decided we needed to help SDPB,” said Dr. Michael Marek, one of the group’s founders. “Many of us got our professional starts at SDPB. We are proud of the work we did for the citizens of South Dakota and want to support the great work SDPB continues to do in enhancing the lives of South Dakotans.”
The “SDPB Alumni” Facebook page, which anyone can find and follow, will share information about the network, funding, the long-term educational and public service provided by public broadcasting to South Dakota, and how the public can best support SDPB in a positive manner during this challenging time and into the future.
(Todd Epp of SDPB Alumni contributed to this story)
