Published on June 5, 2025 10:59 am
Last Updated on June 5, 2025 10:59 am
Effingham Noon Rotarians learned about the history of Premier Broadcasting, the company started by Noon Rotarian Dave Ring that spawned Classic Hits 97.9 WXEF and KJ Country 102.3, WKJT. Dave shared the history of how he became involved in radio and started the stations. Tonya Siner and Greg Sapp, also members of Noon Rotary, talked about their roles at the stations as Vice-President of Operations and as Station Manager, respectively. George “Flex” Flexter also took part as Program Director for the stations and shared some of the technical end of the operation. Bob Schultz served as Rotary weekly program chairman. SHOWN: ROTARY WEEKLY PROGRAM CHAIRMAN BOB SCHULTZ AND DAVE RING, TONYA SINER, GEORGE FLEXTER AND GREG SAPP OF PREMIER BROADCASTING
Norbert Soltwedel was recognized during the meeting for receiving his Paul Harris +2 award. A Paul Harris Fellowship award is presented to a Rotarian for each $1,000 contributed to the Rotary Foundation. SHOWN:NORBERT SOLTWEDEL AND NOON ROTARY PRESIDENT ANDREW KOESTER
Prior to the meeting, Wabash Communications was recognized for their contribution to the Effingham 4th of July fireworks display, sponsored annually by Noon Rotary. SHOWN: NOON ROTARY FIREWORKS COMMITTEE CHAIR AMANDA McKAY AND CLINT HOLKENBRINK OF WABASH COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to the meeting, Wabash Communications was recognized for their contribution to the Effingham 4th of July Fireworks Display, sponsored annually by Noon Rotary. SHOWN:NOON ROTARY FIREWORKS COMMITTEE CHAIR AMANDA McKAY AND CLINT HOLKENBRINK OF WABASH COMMUNICATIONS
