Board of Management

Andrew grew up in Somerville and attended high school at Mount Erin College in Frankston, where he forged strong values of organisation, clear communication and honesty.

He has been involved with 3RPP basically since birth. His grandparents were vital in establishing the station at the beginning and this passion has been passed on through the family.

In the past he’s presented popular music shows, produced announcements and assisted with technical maintenance. He is also trained professionally in radio announcing and voice overs by Melbourne Radio School. He currently looks after the production team ensuring sponsors’ announcements go to air, podcasts are uploaded and has just completed writing the organisation’s policy manual. He is also involved with the technical team and planning the new studios and marketing of the station.

Andrew’s career away from radio is primarily focused around sales and business. He is involved with real estate in the local area and has just completed his full estate agent licence and hopes to open his own agency soon..

When he isn’t working, Andrew enjoys going to musical theatre, travelling overseas, in particular New York, attempting to learn Spanish and visiting antique shops.

Program Director

Peter is the station's Program Director and Jazz Co-Ordinator. He has been with the station for over 20 years and still enjoys his involvement. He currently presents 'Jazz Mainstream'. He is a retired Monash mathematician and statistician and is a keen lawn bowler. He also has other community interests including U3A, Vinnies etc.

President

Graeme Joined 3RPP prior to the station getting its license in 1986 and came via the Peninsula Jazz Club where he was a past President, Life Member and No.1 Membership holder. The club was asked to present a weekly Jazz program on Thursday nights. This show is still going, now presented by Bill McLorinan. Graeme was asked to take over the Saturday spot which he calls “Jazz Time”, 12noon till 2pm. Playing the music from Storyville to Swing St. he shares this program with Barry Wightman. Barry presents the program on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays, Graeme the 2nd & 4th.

Graeme has been a member of the board in two terms totaling around 12 years, currently President for the past 3 years. He has been involved in many facets of the station including outside broadcasts, towing the Outside Broadcast Van to various locations, fundraising and filling in on programs when required.

Graeme is married to Rhondda and has three children and nine grandchildren. He is now retired from his business of 27 years as a Furniture Manufacturers Agent, and prior to that managing various Guest furniture stores.

His interests outside Radio Port Phillip are listening to most kinds of Jazz, Chelsea Football Club in the local league and Collingwood in the AFL. When possible, Rhondda and Graeme like to travel to Alice Springs and beyond in their caravan.

Secretary

About 18 years ago I was approached by British immigrants and people interested in the British culture and history who felt that their ethnic needs were not being represented on radio. Thus Mersey view evolved. It is called Mersey view as I originated from the town of Widnes on the banks of the river Mersey in England and the program reflects my views on life. The program covers the whole of the United Kingdom namely, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and includes music of all genres from folk, pop, music hall, etc, from all four corners of the British isles, plus music from France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Russia. The latter genres being included as in the present day United Kingdom much European music is now featured as more and more are holidaying or even living in Europe and commuting to the UK.

The program also features history, nostalgia, stories etc from all parts of Great Britain. Permission has been granted from ‘Best of British’, ‘This England’ ‘Yours’ magazines to reproduce articles and items of interest for the listeners of Mersey View. The BBC and angel radio are also linked to the program. Whenever I visit Britain I am invited to participate in BBC radio programs and promote 3RPP and my program.

On the last Wednesday of the month I also present the ‘Irish’ program which was originally done for many years by Eleanor Roberts under the title of ‘Daniel O’Donnell and friends’. This program covers only Irish music or Irish artists.

I have been involved with 3RPP since April 1984 both as a presenter and committee of management member and have been a life member since 1992.

Ellice Viggers