WRKF Ninth Annual Founders Luncheon with Mary Louise Kelly

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.

Doors open at 11:15 a.m. The luncheon starts at noon.

Ticket and Tables

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:

• Non-WRKF Member Individual Ticket: $160
• WRKF Member Individual Ticket: $125

RESERVED TABLES:

Table Sponsorship: $1,300

• Reserved table for 10 with sponsor's name
• Name on event web page, social media, table rounds, and event presentation screens

Supporting Table Sponsorship: $2,100

• Pre-lunch VIP party with Mary Louise Kelly for 10 attendees
• Reserved table for 10 with sponsor's name
• Logo on event web page, social media, table rounds, and event presentation screens

A limited number of major sponsorships are available.

Click the Get Tickets button above to register using your bank card.

Print and mail this form to register by mail.

Your participation keeps WRKF's news, cultural programming, and public safety information free for everyone in our community.

Thanks to Premier Sponsor East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Major Sponsor Hancock Whitney Bank

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