Community Calendar
Weekdays at 11:55am
Host Sue Ellen Tuttle
THIS WEEK’S WEB SITES
Winter Wonderscape Holiday Lights Show
Winter Hike with Outdoor Alliance of Story County
Ames Public Library Curbside Pickup
Sue Ellen Tuttle
Community Calendar
65-year-old SWF with writing experience and time on her hands, I came to Community Calendar a few years ago at the invitation of fellow poet and KHOI radio host Brett Brinkmeyer. It was fun being introduced to recording, editing and uploading content. And 2½ hours a week producing 4 minutes of airtime (repeated 5 days a week) is so manageable. I love being a member of a group of versatile volunteers who, together, offer connection and information and belonging to the community.
The first time someone said they heard me on the radio I was a bit surprised; I wasn’t thinking about the other side of the microphone. And when they complimented how well I presented, I secretly smiled. Then I explained that recorded program hosts have the luxury of being able to record content, make corrections along the way, repeat a pronunciation, and edit out mistakes with the final result making you sound marvelously professional. Anyone can do it!
In the coming months I’m also looking forward to working with a couple of high school students, giving them an opportunity to explore radio production first-hand. Although seriously, they may know more about tech than I do….