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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

The WSLR, Inc. Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and strategic leadership for WSLR+Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center. Board members are community leaders, advocates, professionals, artists, and supporters who share a commitment to independent media, creative expression, civic engagement, and community building.

Board Meetings

The Board of Directors typically meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are currently held via Zoom and are open to the public.

Meeting dates, agendas, and access information are posted in advance on our website. Occasionally, meetings may be rescheduled due to holidays or other scheduling conflicts. Please refer to our website for the most current meeting information and public notices.

Serving on the Board

Directors are nominated and appointed by the Board and serve three-year terms. The Board seeks individuals who are passionate about our mission and committed to strengthening independent media, arts, culture, and community engagement in our region.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please complete our Board Application and email it to info@wslr.org with the subject line “Board Application.”

Role of the Board

The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and long-term stewardship of WSLR, Inc. and its assets, including WSLR-LP 96.5 FM, Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, organizational property, and the FCC broadcast license.

The Board’s responsibilities include:

  • Advancing and safeguarding the mission of WSLR+Fogartyville.
  • Hiring, supporting, evaluating, and providing oversight to the Executive Director.
  • Providing strategic direction and long-term planning for the organization.
  • Ensuring sound financial management and organizational sustainability.
  • Approving annual budgets, key organizational policies, and governance practices.
  • Helping resource the organization through philanthropy, community relationships, partnerships, advocacy, and volunteer leadership.
  • Establishing committees and working groups that provide recommendations to the full Board.
  • Monitoring organizational performance and ensuring accountability to members, donors, volunteers, listeners, and the broader community.

The Board focuses on governance, strategic leadership, and organizational oversight, while the Executive Director leads the day-to-day management and operations of the organization. Together, the Board and Executive Director work to ensure that WSLR+Fogartyville remains a vibrant, independent, and community-centered organization.

Governance & Bylaws

Strong organizations are built on transparency, accountability, and clear governance. Our bylaws establish the framework for how WSLR, Inc. operates, including Board responsibilities, membership rights, elections, meetings, and organizational decision-making.

The bylaws help ensure that WSLR+Fogartyville remains mission-driven, community-focused, and accountable to the people it serves.

View the Bylaws →

Strategic Plan

The Board of Directors works alongside staff, volunteers, members, and community stakeholders to guide the long-term future of WSLR+Fogartyville. Our Strategic Plan outlines the goals, priorities, and investments that will strengthen independent media, expand community engagement, foster creative expression, and ensure organizational sustainability for years to come.

We invite you to explore the plan and learn more about the vision, objectives, and initiatives shaping the future of WSLR+Fogartyville.

View the Strategic Plan →

Information about committees and meetings is available here.