Day of Dedication Guidelines

Day of Dedication Guidelines

Deadline for submission of Day of Dedication sign-up is February 13th 12:00 P.M. MST

To sign up for a Day of Dedication please contact 
Shaun Wilhelm, Membership Manager
Phone: 307-766-6874
Email: wpmmemb2@uwyo.edu

Celebrate a Valentine's Day with a special message to that someone special! 

With your membership contribution of $50 per spot or $250 for up to five spots on Valentine’s Day, you can “dedicate” a day of programming on Wyoming Public Radio. It’s a unique way to honor a special person. It’s that easy!

Day of Dedication Wording Guidelines

To ensure a message that will be appropriate to air, please consider the following:

• The Day of Dedication on-air message should commemorate a personal event, special occasion or achievement of an individual or not-for-profit group.
• Messages must be 15 words or less.
• Messages may not include contact information of any kind. No addresses, emails, phone numbers, or web addresses.
• Political, religious, advocacy or controversial messages cannot be accepted.

General Samples Day of Dedication messages:

WPR support comes from John Doe with a Happy Val’s day dedication to Jane Doe.

Today’s programming is supported by John Doe wishing Jane a Happy Valentine’s day.

Today's WPR Day Sponsor is Sonja Cook, wishing Joe Baxter a Happy Valentine’s Day

Today's WPR day sponsors include Bill Smith, wishing his wife Mary a Happy Valentine’s Day.

Day of Dedication FAQ’s

What is the giving level required for a day sponsor?
A minimum contribution of $50 is required for a one spot or up to $250 for five spots on Day of Dedication.

How many announcements do I get, and when will they be aired?
The message will be announced during the broadcast day. We will follow a predetermined schedule for announcements, unless prohibited by technical difficulties or a special broadcast.

How long can my message be? 
We ask that you keep your message to 15 words or less. We will edit if necessary. We will let you know if the wording of your message has been changed.

Are there any limits on what my message can be about?
The purpose of the dedication is to acknowledge special events or people. Generally, we announce celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries or commemorate the memory of someone. An individual may recognize a non-profit organization, but the message may not be promotional in nature. A Day of Dedication cannot be used for business advertising or the expression of ideological, theological or political opinions. We will not accept pet names, business names, personal opinions or promotion of personal causes. Wyoming Public Radio reserves the right to evaluate all messages and to reject those that are deemed incompatible with our broadcast mission.

How much advance notice do you require to get my message on the air?
We prefer a minimum 1-week advance notice to allow time for your message to be approved and scheduled. Day of Dedications are offered as space allows and on a first-come, first-served basis.

What if the time I choose is not available?
If you have a specific time in mind we strongly recommend contacting us as soon as possible to ensure that we can reserve your time. Please email wpmmemb2@uwyo.edu, or call our Shaun Wilhelm Membership Manager at 1-800-729-5897.

How can I be sure my name will be pronounced correctly?
To assist our on-air announcers, please provide phonetic spelling for any words in your dedication which are commonly mispronounced. (Example: Phonetic = foh-NEH-tihk)

Does a Day of Dedication have a fair market value? (will requesting a Day of Dedication as my thank-you gift affect the tax deductibility of my contribution?)
No. Day of Dedications do not have a fair market value and therefore do not affect tax deductibility of your contribution.

I have another question not covered in your FAQ.
Please contact Wyoming Public Radio’s Membership Department at 1-800-729-5897 or email Shaun Wilhelm at wpmmemb2@uwyo.edu.