Of the thousands of people who support WMHT, there has always been a special group of friends with the vision, means and commitment to make public broadcasting a philanthropic priority.

The WMHT Edison Society recognizes those who support the inherent promise and invaluable mission of public broadcasting with annual investments of $1,000 or more. The Edison Society ensures the financial stability necessary to continue the innovation and excellence in broadcasting first pioneered by Thomas A. Edison; the Society now has more 200 members.

Join the Edison Society today, and enjoy an array of exclusive benefits and privileges:

• Annual subscription to Outlook, our member's monthly program guide
• Video lending library recordings of WMHT's prime television.
• Invitation-only events at the WMHT Studios and exclusive opportunities to join peers and PBS/NPR personalities at receptions, previews, dinners and performances
• WMHT Insider's Newsletter - our quarterly update from President and CEO Robert Altman.
• Private guided tours of the WMHT studios

For any questions regarding the Society, please contact the Edison Society office at 518-880-3400. 

Many employers match gifts made by their employees to not-for-profit organizations. Ask your human resources professional for a matching gift form and make your contribution to WMHT count that much more.

The Edison Society Advisory Committee was instrumental to creating the Society and continues to spearhead the fund-raising efforts of the WMHT.  Our thanks go to:

Mr. Michael Whiteman, Chair
  Albany NY
Susan Bokan
  Saratoga Springs, NY
Mrs. Doris Peters Fischer
  Loudonville, NY
Mr. E. Stewart Jones, Jr.
  Loudonville, NY
Dr. Martha L. Lepow
  Albany, NY
Mrs. Adele P. Rodbell
  Pittsfield, MA
Mr. James W. Taylor
  Gloversville, NY
Mr. Carl E. Touhey
  Feura Bush, NY
Mr. Carl A. Westerdahl
  Williamstown, MA
Robert Altman
  WMHT President and CEO