2007 GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY AWARD
Presented to Yvonne Gritzner of Montana PBS
Narrative of the award presentation
October 3, 2007
This past year, the Friends of Montana PBS faced one of its toughest challenges ever --- getting a $400,000 appropriation through the 2007 Montana Legislature for satellite interconnect which pays for satellite distribution of the Montana PBS signal.
The NFPB honoree, Yvonne Gritzner, spearheaded the effort by organizing fellow board members as well as public television supporters across the state. She worked tirelessly spending countless hours on the phone, knocking on legislators' doors, and coordinating with other board members to form a collective voice --- a voice that captured the lawmakers' attention by emphasizing the value of Montana PBS to all citizens of the state.
She was the point person for any questions from the general membership whom she informed of the request via a special information flyer. Thanks to her unrelenting drive prior to the session, during the regular session and again during the special session, Montana PBS was awarded the state appropriations.
Yvonne Gritzner's graceful, effective leadership illustrates the value and strength of grassroots support.
Presented to Yvonne Gritzner of Montana PBS
Narrative of the award presentation
October 3, 2007
This past year, the Friends of Montana PBS faced one of its toughest challenges ever --- getting a $400,000 appropriation through the 2007 Montana Legislature for satellite interconnect which pays for satellite distribution of the Montana PBS signal.
The NFPB honoree, Yvonne Gritzner, spearheaded the effort by organizing fellow board members as well as public television supporters across the state. She worked tirelessly spending countless hours on the phone, knocking on legislators' doors, and coordinating with other board members to form a collective voice --- a voice that captured the lawmakers' attention by emphasizing the value of Montana PBS to all citizens of the state.
She was the point person for any questions from the general membership whom she informed of the request via a special information flyer. Thanks to her unrelenting drive prior to the session, during the regular session and again during the special session, Montana PBS was awarded the state appropriations.
Yvonne Gritzner's graceful, effective leadership illustrates the value and strength of grassroots support.