Mary Louise Kelly, longtime co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered, will speak at noon during WRKF’s 9th Annual Founders Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge on Friday, September 26, 2025. Known for her incisive reporting on national security and global affairs, Kelly brings depth, clarity, and humanity to the stories that shape our world.
We’ll recognize Linda and Robert Bowsher with this year’s Founders Award, and present the Community Catalyst Award to Rolfe McCollister.
Connect with others who value in-depth news, civic engagement, and staying informed about our community.
This event supports WRKF’s news, entertainment, and critical updates—especially during hurricanes and other emergencies—when other systems are down.
Here’s how you can take part:
- Supporting Sponsor: $2,100—Table + VIP reception for 10
- Table Sponsor: $1,300—Table for 10,
- Distinguished Donor – $500: Name listed on event materials and screens
- General Admission Ticket – $160: One seat at an open-seating table
- Member Ticket – $125: One seat at an open-seating table (available exclusively to current WRKF members)
For more information, contact Barbara Clark at barbara@wrkf.org or 225-926-3050, ext. 113.
Register now: link.
Thanks to Premier Sponsor East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Supporting Sponsors
Linda & Robert Bowsher
Carleton and Company CPAs
Dodson & Hooks
Liz Hampton
LaCour's Carpet World
NFP
TCI
Vetter Communications Corp
Table Sponsors
American Printing
Debby & Len Apcar
Melinda Deslatte
Cazayoux Ewing
Beverly & Steve Heymsfield
John Hillman
Debbie and Kevin Knobloch
Mindy and Greg LaCour
Lamar Advertising
Louisiana Lottery
McCollister
Pet Aid
Press Club
Red Cake Events
Bill Sherman / Coffee Group
Southern University
Southern Strategy Group
Success Labs
Varsity Sports
Lisa Verma/Quota
