announced plans <\/a>to step back from day-to-day operations of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which he founded in 1983 and where he continues to serve as president and CEO. So far the museum board has been unable to secure funding to hire a full-time executive director or general manager.<\/p>\nHere is the text of DuMont\u2019s letter to the committee:<\/strong><\/p>\nDear NRHOF Committee:<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nAt last week\u2019s board meeting of the Museum of Broadcast Communications<\/em>
\nI stepped down as Chairman of the National Radio Hall of Fame Steering Committee.<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nI appointed new MBC Board member Kraig T. Kitchin to replace me as Chairman \u2014naming MBC Board members Dennis Green and Karole White as Vice Chairs of the Committee. \u00a0As you know Kraig, Dennis and Karole have all been long- time members of the NRHOFSC.<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nThis important move comes in the wake of our recent announcement concerning\u00a0 the November 9th NRHOF induction ceremony taking place in Los Angeles. It underscores the truly national scope of the NRHOF and will extend our reputation more broadly and hopefully our base of support as well. \u00a0<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nYou have all played an important role in preparing for this moment. Together we have been in the trenches each year, taking slings and arrows from time to time, but maintaining our solidarity and confidential discussions. We made tough choices and we did so fairly\u2014and without malice. I am very proud of what we all have done as a team for the past 20 years.<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nI will remain an Ex officio member of the Committee\u2014and can now actually vote. I look forward to participating in future deliberations.<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nBut it is time for new leadership of the Committee and I trust Kraig will take the NRHOF to a higher place -- with your continued participation and support.<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nLet us continue to be Radio Proud.<\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em>
\nBruce DuMont<\/em>
\nFounder\/President & CEO<\/em>
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