Would you like to help strengthen BPR's relationship with the Western North Carolina? Got ideas for enhancing our programming and news coverage?
Apply today to join BPR's Community Advisory Board (CAB), a group of Western North Carolina residents committed to helping the station assess and respond to the region's needs. The CAB represents the region's diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and is motivated to contribute time and energy to specific projects that benefit the station and its broadcast, digital, and event audiences.
The information you provide here will help BPR staff to select CAB members for a two-year term, serving from January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027.
BPR will consider only applicants who can attend the annual orientation session and quarterly meetings.
In addition to committee meetings, the entire CAB meets on the second Tuesday of the third month of each quarter.
2026 meeting schedule
- Orientation Session: February (exact date TBD), 9am - 12pm (in-person only), location TBD
- Quarterly Meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 4 - 6pm (in-person or virtual), location TBD
- Quarterly Meeting: Tuesday, June 9, 4 - 6pm (in-person or virtual), location TBD
- Quarterly Meeting: Tuesday, September 8, 4 - 6pm (in-person or virtual), location TBD
- Quarterly Meeting: Tuesday, December 8, 4 - 6pm (in-person or virtual), location TBD
How to apply
Apply by filling out the form. Applications are due by midnight on November 30, 2025.