Successful Kick-off Meeting!

We were so excited to see nearly fifty interested people come out to the Community Hall basement last week! The passion and energy in the room was powerful and we were impressed with the expertise and experience already showing up.

Here is a summary of what we went over in the meeting, and how to get involved if you missed it:

Our Vision

Sooke Radio aims to be the heartbeat of the Sooke and Juan de Fuca region. Our mission is to create a platform that resonates with everyone in our community by focusing on news, weather, traffic, people, stories, music, sports, and culture. We believe in the power of local voices and are committed to providing programming by anyone with a passion for a topic that matters to our region.

What We’ve Achieved So Far

Funding and Incorporation: We’ve received startup funds from the Municipality of Sooke and have successfully incorporated as a society.

Communication Channels: Our basic website and social media and chat communication channels are up and running.

Administrative Setup: We’ve established banking, financial controls, and volunteer management systems.

Branding: Our logo design is complete, and we’ve put out calls for volunteers and program pitches.

Next Steps

To bring our vision to life, we need to:

Build out our core team and leadership roles.

Fill our programming schedule.

Purchase and set up equipment.

Develop our streaming technology.

Train our team and volunteers.

Plan and execute our launch.

Timeline

Our timeline is ambitious but achievable:

September to December: Focus on programming, marketing, technical setup, and administrative tasks.

January to April: Continue building our team, refining our processes, and preparing for the launch.

Get Involved

We need your help to make Sooke Radio a success! There are numerous volunteer opportunities available in programming, technical support, and administration. Whether you want to be behind the scenes, an on-air host, producer, audio engineer, web designer, or event planner, there’s a role for you.

Expectations for Show Hosts and Producers

No experience is necessary! We provide training and support. All you need is a good idea, a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to work as part of a team.

How to Produce a Program

Producing a program with Sooke Radio is straightforward:

Use your own setup or our “studio in a suitcase.”

Record your show and upload it to our website for streaming.

Log your show and manage feedback.

Research and plan your shows with support from our program team leaders.

Membership

Become a member to support Sooke Radio and gain access to exclusive benefits:

Basic Membership: $12/year, includes a newsletter and advance notice of events.

Sustaining Membership: $60/year, includes a newsletter, merchandise discounts, and member discounts on tickets.

Thank you for coming out - we are excited to meet even more of you in the coming months! 

Stay tuned and get involved!

Join us on Discord to come say hi, and join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.