The WYES Producers Circle is a dedicated group of donors who provide significant support to WYES through annual gifts of $1,200 and more. Producers Circle members are a diverse group united by their commitment to quality public television service for the people of New Orleans, southeast Louisiana and surrounding communities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
For the past several years, the Producers Circle has provided funding for WYES cultural programs that emphasize the traditions, history and cuisine of our region.
Membership in the Producers Circle brings many benefits, which will increase as the station and our region rebuild. Producers Circle levels and associated benefits are:
$1,200 — Director
- DIAL12, WYES program guide inside of New Orleans Magazine
- WYES MemberCard
- Complimentary DVD of new local production(s) sponsored by Producers Circle
- Program Concierge — request a video of a program that you have missed or want to see again.
- VIP tour of station (upon completion of new facility)
- Private audience viewing of the taping of Peggy Scott Laborde's weekly show, STEPPIN' OUT (available by request)
- Invitation to special preview party of new local productions
- Invitation to annual cocktail reception
- Annual recognition in WYES program guide
$2,500 — Producer
All above benefits, plus:
- Lunch and Learn — informal lunch with speakers on select topics (when available)
- Option of (2) Beer Tasting Tickets
- Option of (2) Chocolate Tasting Tickets
$5,000 — Program Executive
All above benefits, plus:
- Advance reservations for Season of Good Tastes wine tasting dinners (up to 2 seats per dinner)
$10,000+ — Executive Producer
All above benefits, plus:
- Advance reservations for Season of Good Tastes wine tasting dinners (two additional seats, up to 4 seats per dinner)
- WYES Dignitary Dinner — Dinner with a WYES Dignitary, such as President/General Manager, Board Chairman, or WYES Producer
- Visit by a PBS costume character to a school or children's hospital of your choice (based upon availability and mutually agreed upon date)
$25,000 — Broadcaster
All above benefits, plus:
- Advance reservations for Season of Good Tastes wine tasting dinners (unlimited reservations)
To join the Producers Circle, you may simply contribute on-line. If you prefer to discuss the Producers Circle or other giving opportunities with us, contact WYES Director of Individual Giving Robin Cooper by or by phone at (504) 831-1503.
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