Meet the 2011 Board of directors:
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Michael W. Bishop, CD, Chair
Mike started in radio at CKIC, Radio Acadia (University), Wolfville NS. He then moved on to the Annapolis Valley Radio Network in Kentville (station CKEN) as a News reporter, announcer and PSA copy writer. After moving to Vancouver Island, while employed by BC Hydro, he served as a reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces (Navy).
Now retired, Mike's back, volunteering at CICV 98.7 FM The Lake. He is filling the role of Station Manager at 98.7FM "The Lake" and hosts The Open Mike Show" Thursdays from 9 till Noon.
.jpg) Ron Mckenzie, Vice Chair
Ron is one of the original founders of the Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society. He was also instrumental in saving the heritage "Ranger Building" which now houses the radio station.
Frank Magrin, Secretary
Frank is the station's "roving reporter", his show "Frank interviews with people in our town" is just that. From the Olympic torch countdown to water meters; community gardens to chiropracters, you just never know when Frank will show up to feature YOU on People in our Town.
Andrew N. Paterson, Treasurer 
Andrew hosts his Friday morning show "Freeman on the Air" and has built an audience that stretches from the Lake to Toronto. Controversial, Topical and always interesting. Andrew is a founder of a web hosting enterprise and has been a great asset to the station's web page and streamimg service.
.jpg) Randy Libeiron, Program Director
Randy has been a board member for more than three years and is responsiable for the on -air music mix. He has given close attention to the results of our recent survey and has adjusted our station "personality" to reflect the "best fit" for our listeners.
Carolyn Morrison, Director
Carolyn's show, Tranquility for you, is on hiatus for the summer but she is actively tracking down information on community events to add to our "Community Calendar" segment at the bottom of each hour.
Allan Morrison, Director
New to the board this year, Alan's experience as a professional musician is a great fit. He has also accepted the challenge of Public Relations and Sponsorship coordination.
.jpg) Grace Bond, Director
Born here on Vancouver Island, Grace held the position of School Secretary for 18 years.
"I am very interested in seeing the young people of the Lake having an opportunity to learn more about Broadcast Communications and also having Emergency services available to the residents of Lake Cowichan and surrounding area."
Grace is also a founding member of the Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society.
Rick Endres, Director 
Rick is also a returning board member, he hosts our Tuesday morning radio show. Behind the scenes Rick is instrumental in maintaining the stations critical computer network.
New Mission Statement for CICV Radio, Lake Cowichan
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Cowichan Valley Community Radio (known as CVC Radio and CICV 98.7FM) Mission Statement
Community Radio vs. Public Radio
In general, public stations are connected both physically and financially to colleges and universities, or to large public broadcasting entities. Public stations are generally run by professional staffs and are largely supported by corporate and foundation donations. Almost all public radio stations receive programs from, or are members of, either Public Radio International (PRI)(which was called American Public Radio or APR until June of 1994) or National Public Radio (NPR). Frequently, the bulk of what many public stations broadcast comes over the public radio satellite from these two sources.
Community Radio, on the other hand, is based in the community. Most stations are owned by community organizations whose directors are elected by the station's listeners, by volunteers working at the station, or by both. Community stations are financed in large part by listener subscriptions something that helps these stations remain independent (although it may also keep them poorer than public radio stations). Most of the airtime at community stations is filled with locally produced programs, although many stations also use some programs available on the public radio satellite (such as BBC or CBC News broadcast on CVC Radio). Community stations are also unique since they usually put great importance on serving underrepresented communities in their area.
What Makes CVC Radio Unique?
The thing that makes CVC Radio different from all commercial stations and most other public radio stations is that we are owned by the community that we serve. Our Board of Directors is elected by our listeners who support us and by our active volunteers and DJ (CVC Radio's term for onair host or dj). Our programs and programmers are selected by a Programming Committee that is elected by both the Board and by the station's volunteers.
The biggest difference is our relationship with our listeners and our community, a relationship spelled out in our mission statement.
CVC Radio is a noncommercial radio station locally owned by Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society, a not-for-profit organization.
CVC Radio strives to be an accessible, responsible, and responsive radio alternative, serving the diverse communities of radio listeners in the Cowichan Valley, BC.
Our Mission Statement tells why Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society exists in the first place, why it is that this particular group of people have come together to make radio. Everything that happens at the station making a policy decision, evaluating the content of a particular program, or deciding whether or not a specific person is doing their job well is measured against the Mission Statement.
Accessibility means that CVC Radio will strive to make the airwaves available for use by the entire community. This means CVC Radio will provide the equipment and training necessary for anyone who shows the creativity, initiative and capability to produce or participate in a radio program.
Responsiveness is our way of saying that CVC Radio will strive to represent those who are underserved and under-represented by other media in our community. This is evident by a quick look at our program guide, which includes programming for women, gays and lesbians, Native Americans, Latino/a's and others. We also offer programming that, while not directed at any specific community, is very different from the fare offered elsewhere on the dial: world beat, heavy metal, techno, youth-produced programs, experimental rock, bluegrass, folk, and many other genres.
Diversity is an important area towards which CVC Radio strives in its programming. CVC Radio is responsible for providing the community with a forum to voice opinions as well as provide a wide spectrum of music and unique entertainment.
These points define what we aspire to do for our community as well as our volunteers. CIVC Radio makes it possible for members of the general public to broadcast their own programs over their own radio station.
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Blues
Rock
World Music
Country
Radio Plays
Classical
Local Events & News
Talk Radio
Locally Produced |
CICV Radio 98.7 FM
P.O. Box 275
37 Wellington Street West
Lake Cowichan , BC V0R 2G0
Phone: 250-749-6635
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