The OPB Cornerstone Society

Members of the Cornerstone Society value OPB's superb programs and share a commitment to ensure that these important services continue to grow in excellence and impact each year. The Cornerstone Society recognizes donors who gave an annual gift of $1,000 - $9,999, providing the foundation upon which OPB's programs and services are built.

Special privileges are offered to Cornerstone members to enhance the enjoyment of, and connection to, OPB.

A Message From Daljit Dhaliwal

Daljit Dhaliwal, host of Foreign Exchange, addressed the Cornerstone Society and President's Council on June 22. You can watch her full remarks below:

Privileges such as the opportunity to meet local and national public broadcasting personalities through invitations to private events, including the Annual Celebration Events, this year featuring Daljit Dhaliwal, the insightful host of the television program Foreign Exchange, on Sunday, June 22. Activities also include the OPB Salon Series — intimate gatherings created to celebrate the best of Oregon and OPB. These substantive, interactive events are offered to members supporting OPB at various levels of the Cornerstone Society and President's Council. In 2008, the OPB Salon Series events will be presented in Bend, Eugene, Corvallis and Newport in addition to locations around the Portland Metro area. Salons feature Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor; Rebecca Eaton, executive producer of Masterpiece, the brilliant photographer and host of television's Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge and more! To receive a full brochure of the 2008 Salon Series, please contact Gina Ostby at 503.445.1856 or see the online version of the 2008 Salon Series brochure (PDF download). Join us!
Access to more than 250 titles through the Lending Library service.
Behind-the-Scenes updates on upcoming programs, services and activities.
Personalized donor service for membership questions.

Join OPB's Cornerstone Society Today!

Cornerstone Society Membership Levels

Producers Circle -$5,000-$9,999
Directors Circle - $2,500 to $4,999
Presenter's Circle - $1,000 to $2,499

Cornerstone Society Member Privileges

The Cornerstone Society offers its members a variety of services and privileges created to enhance their connection to OPB:

Producer's Circle - Donors of $5,000 - $9,999 annually

OPB "Producer's Choice" package - donor's selection of three public broadcasting DVD, VHS or CD titles and a choice of two OPB logo merchandise items (new donors).
Breakfast or luncheon with an OPB radio or television producer or on-air personality.
All privileges listed below.

Director's Circle - Donors of $2,500 - $4,999 annually

OPB "Director's Choice" package - donor's selection of two OPB productions on DVD, VHS or CD (new donors).
Annual Celebration Dinner and Reception with a public broadcasting personality.
Invitations to exclusive special events and receptions with public broadcasting personalities, including selected events in the OPB Salon Series.
All privileges listed below.

Presenter's Circle - Donors of $1,000 - $2,499 annually

One-year subscription to OPB's monthly Member Guide.
Annual Celebration Brunch with a public broadcasting personality.
Invitations to events with public broadcasting personalities, including selected events in the OPB Salon Series. To receive a full brochure of the 2008 Salon Series, please contact Gina Ostby at 503.445.1856 or see the online version of the 2008 Salon Series brochure (PDF download).
Access to the Video & Audio Lending Library Service (by mail).
Weekly Insider e-mail newsletter with behind-the-scenes information and ticket offers.
Quarterly Insider newsletter (mailed to the member's home).
Private Tours of OPB.
Recognition in OPB materials.
Personalized donor service for membership questions.

For More Information

Please contact , Cornerstone Society Manager, at 503.977.7765.

Patricia & John Beckman, Founding Members:: "We support OPB at the Cornerstone Society level because OPB is a community investment which produces rich cultural and educational rewards. Contributing as Cornerstone members allows us to act on our belief that the spirit and educational mission of public broadcasting should be preserved."

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Cornerstone Contact Information: Manager, Cornerstone Society
Phone: 503.977.7765
800.241.8123 ext. 7765
Fax: 503.293.4805; Development Coordinator
Phone: 503.445.1856
800.241.8123 ext. 1856
Fax: 503.293.4805

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