5 August 2013 Program Mike Haile, General Manager WDWS

29 July 2013
Volume 88, No. 5
Editor - Tom Williams
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5 August 2013 Program
Mike Haile, General Manager
WDWS-AM & WHMS-FM
5 August 2013 Meeting
Mike Haile, General Manager
WDWS-AM & WHMS-FM
I can't do a better job of telling you about Mike Haile than to print
what he has said about himself: "I have truly been blessed to have
the opportunity to do what I do all these years. My father took me
down to WHB Radio in Kansas City when I was five and from there
I was hooked on a radio career. While a junior in high school, I was
hired by the late Chuck Norman, a St. Louis broadcast legend, to
work weekends on WGNU-FM. After graduation from high school
I moved to California and got a degree at Cal State Long Beach.
During my time in college I had the good fortune to work at KWOW
in Pomona both on and off the air. It was there I got a real interest in
the program management side of the business. After graduation I
traveled around the country working with automated stations for
Bloomington based Systems Marketing Corp. Then it was another
stop in California working at KFI and KRLA. I came to Champaign
in the Spring of 1978 to work a group of stations that included K-104.
22 years later I made the move to be a part of the team Stevie Jay put
together here at WDWS/WHMS. We are so lucky to have a terrific
audience that has welcomed us every morning in their homes, at work
or in the car. The rest of my day is balanced between my management responsibilities inside our building, being a part of a number of
philanthropic projects as well as life at home with my wife Linda,
daughter Jennifer and son Christopher. Thanks again for starting
your day with Brian Barnhart, Carol Vorel, Dave Loane, Dave Shaul,
Greg Soulje, Tony Clements and me."
History of WDWS and WHMS
WDWS-AM, Champaign County’s first commercial
radio station, signed on at 8 a.m. on January 24,
1937, from studios located on the second floor of the
original News-Gazette building.
The process of creating WDWS began in March of
1935 when David W. Stevick applied to the Federal
Communication Commission for a permit to operate
the station. After his death in December of that
same year, his wife, Helen, and daughter, Marajen,
decided to continue the project. The station’s call
letters carry his initials.
December of 1948 brought the first commercial FM
signal to East Central Illinois when WDWS-FM took
to the air. That same month the entire operation
moved from downtown Champaign to
its current location on
South Neil. The new
facility featured a
420-foot high tower,
which at that time
was said to be the
highest structure in
East Central Illinois.
WDWS has been a
“full service” radio
station
since
its
inception.
A strong
local talent line-up, the
largest radio news
department in East
Central Illinois and a
strong commitment to
sports have been
the anchors of the
WDWS
brand.
WDWS was a
CBS affiliate for
some 65 years
before moving to
ABC in 2002.
WDWS has been
a St. Louis Cardinal Baseball affiliate since 1937
and, along with sister station WHMS, has been the
flagship radio station for University of Illinois sports
for close to 70 years. The stations produce all sports
broadcasts to a 50 station statewide network.
WDWS-FM simulcast the programs of WDWS-AM
until 1966 when the station created a separate
identity with an automated beautiful music format. In
the late 80’s the station transitioned away from an
instrumental music format to one that featured soft
contemporary vocals. During this transition WDWSFM took on a new set of call letters, WHMS, in honor
of Helen Mary Stevick. Over the last decade
WHMS has evolved into a personality driven Adult
Contemporary format.
WDWS and WHMS have an unparalleled reputation
as the two radio outlets truly dedicated to the needs
of the community.
Larry Stewart (left) received his bachelor's in radio
journalism from the University of Illinois, where future
comedians Arte Johnson and Allan Sherman were
among his fraternity brothers. He worked at WDWS
from 1941 until his retirement in late 1980 except for
a stint in the Air Force from 1943 to 1946.
Coming Events
12 August 2013
.
Mike Thomas
Fighting Illini Athletic Director
There have been tremendous changes in the Fighting Illini
Athletic Program in the little over two years Mike Thomas has
been in charge. We have a new football coach, two new
basketball coaches (men's and women's), a $150 million renovation on the State Farm
Center (formerly the Assembly Hall), and a huge state of the art scoreboard at the south
end of Memorial Stadium, and much more. I look forward to getting to meet Director
Thomas, learning more about his vision for the future of the Fighting Illini Program,
and the future of the embattled football program. This is a great week to bring a guest
or prospective member to lunch.
19 August 2013
Dr. Phyllis Wise, Chancellor
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Campus
Phyllis Wise is Chancellor of the
University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign and a Vice President
of the University of Illinois. Dr.
Wise is the chief executive officer
for the Urbana-Champaign campus
and is responsible for all financial
programs, campus policies, and
priorities with the mission of
ensuring a transformative educational experience for America’s
next generation of leaders. The Urbana-Champaign campus has a
budget of $1.5B with more than $400M in research expenditures.
There are 42,000 students and 3,000 faculty members. The
University is renowned for its interdisciplinary collaborations,
advances in human understanding, community outreach, global
partnerships, and life-changing scientific developments.
26 August 2013
To Be Announced
Anne Johnston is working on a good program
.
for this Monday and as you can see from the
upcoming programs she has arranged you can count on Anne
getting us an excellent speaker for this week. Your program
committee of Tom Williams, Nancy Williams and Anne
Johnston are always trying to book the most interesting and
timely speakers possible to make your Exchange experience fun and rewarding. If you
have someone you would really like for us to get or a subject you would find especially
compelling, please let Tom or Nancy know so they can get the appropriate speakers.
.
Coming Events
2 September 2013
Labor Day Holiday - No Noon Meeting
As we do every Labor Day now, instead of having a noon
luncheon we'll be handing out the remaining 1,700 flags at
our fifth Labor Day GiveAKidAFlagToWave Program
with the Urbana Exchange Club. My hope for this Labor
Day is that we have the same kind of day that we last
Fourth of July, mild temperatures and a beautiful sunny
day. In the last five years we had both the Fourth of July
and Labor Day Parades rained out so we deserve to have a
year with beautiful weather on both holidays for one of our best programs.
More details will be forthcoming as we get closer to the holiday from Committee
Chair Frank Scantlebury. The Labor Day Parade is not as big a parade in terms
of spectators with children but we still need to have someone to ride in the back of
the truck and a couple members to help the Urbana Exchangites pass out the flags.
9 September 2013 (Monday 6:00 PM)
Annual Exchange Club Picnic
Hosted By Dottie & Walt Mikucki
The date has now been set and we will be having
our picnic this year on September 9th at Dottie and
Walt Mikucki's home at Maynard Lake. This is
always one of the fun events of the year so you don't
want to miss out on the great food and fellowship.
Mark your calendar and start planning your favorite
covered dishes for the event. Remember, I love
chocolate cake and chocolate pie.
30 September 2013
Dr. Robert "Bob" Easter, President
.
University of Illinois
Anne did it again, this time by arranging to have the President of the
University of Illinois come speak to our club this Monday noon.
Dr. Easter is an outstanding educator and an even better person. He
has served as a Professor of Animal Sciences & Nutritional Sciences,
Head of the Department of Animal Sciences, Dean of the College of
Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences (ACES), Interim Chancellor of
the Urbana-Champaign Campus, Interim Vice President of the U of I, and as of July
1, 2012, Dr. Easter became the President of the University of Illinois. I really
look forward to meeting Dr. Easter and hearing his vision for our great university.
And best of all, he just received and accepted a two-year extension on his contract.
Coming Events
7 October 2013
National Fire Prevention Week (6-13)
Champaign Fire Chief Doug Forsman
National Fire Prevention
Week is October 6-13 and it's
always held the week in which
the anniversary of the Great
Chicago Fire on October 10,
1871 falls. The fire caused the
loss of hundreds of lives, left
100,000 homeless & destroyed
3.3 sq miles, about a third of
the city. Exchange Clubs all
across America commemorate
this week and many clubs hold their Fire Fighter of the Year Award luncheons.
Since we traditionally hold our award program in the early spring who could be
more appropriate to speak to us this week than our retiring Champaign Fire Chief
Doug Forsman, no one! Chief Forsman has announced his retirement date as
November 29, 2013 and I don't want to miss the opportunity to hear from the chief
one more time. Doug has been an outstanding chief and leader for our community
and he will be sorely missed, especially by your editor. Let's have a great turnout on
October 7th to show Doug how much he is appreciated.
12 December 2013 (Thursday)
Champaign-Urbana Exchange
Inter-Club Christmas Party
Champaign Country Club
Anne Johnston has arranged for us to host this year's Exchange Club Christmas
Party at the Champaign Country Club. This annual event is one of the highlights
of the Exchange year. Be sure to mark the date on your calendar so you won't
discover you have a conflict as we get closer to Christmas. We'll have more details
later on this year as the program begins to come together but, if you have any good
ideas who you would like us to have as our entertainment at the party please let me know soon as we have to
begin making the arrangements.
The Illini Football Season Is Almost Upon Us
With the start of the college football season less than a month away it's
time to make a decision as to whether we want to continue the Football
Guessing Contest this year. I enjoy doing it and I know several of our
members enjoy it too, but if we don't have enough interest to continue it I
will need to know soon. I have to prepare the forms for the first week and
bring them to the August 26th luncheon. The Fighting Illini play their first
game this year on August 31st when they host the Southern Illinois Salukis.
29 July 2013 Meeting
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
.
Attendance
Attendance Drawing
.
-
Richard Adkins
Frank Scantlebury
8 Exchangites & 1 Guest
$10.00 Bob Decker
(Absent)
The Parkview
City Building
Prayer for Rain
Statue & Fountain
It was a nice luncheon today with the temperature
hovering around 75 degrees and the sun shining
brightly as we finally were able to get together
with our speaker. The first time Adam was
scheduled our luncheon had to be canceled
because of snow. The second time he had to
cancel at the last minute because he had to go out
of town on business. Just like the old adage, "the
third time is the charm."
With Wally Lehman flying to Germany over the
weekend it was really nice to have Richard
Adkins with us today even though he was
walking with a cane. Just as I'm starting to get
better from my spine surgery Richard is having a
hard time with his back. This is just a guess, but
I can't help wonder if the new kitchen he put in
might have something to do with his pain, and I
don't mean just the cost.
Lincoln Building
The Greystone
Although our speaker didn't show his slides as
planned, Adam did a really nice job of telling us
about the commission he chairs and putting to
rest some of the false impressions people have.
Illinois Traction Bldg.
The Georgian
On this page and the following pages you will
see photos of all the Champaign Landmarks
recognized by the Historic Preservation
Commission. I've even added a few that I think
should be added to their list.
West Side Park
Atkinson Monument
Rick Orr Florist
Champaign Historic
Preservation Commission
The Champaign Historic Preservation Commission meets in the City
Council chamber at the Champaign City Building on the first Thursday
of each month at 4:00 p.m. The Commission consists of seven regular
members and two alternates that are appointed by the Mayor and approved
by City Council. Members are chosen on the basis of expertise,
experience, or interest in the related subject matter. Each member serves a
three-year term and may be reappointed to one term. Alternate members
shall first serve for one year prior to appointment.
Committee Members
Adam Smith, Chairman
Rachel Leibowitz, Vice Chair
Catherine H. Barbercheck
Doug Milburn
Gary Olsen
Greg Stock
Dr. Joshua Peschel
Alternates
Barbara Ford
Vacancy
Supported By:
Planning Dept. City of Champaign
Bruce Knight, Director
Champaign
Landmarks
Dunning/Marks House
Franks House
Solon House
Wojnar House
Trevitt House
Mattis House
The Cambridge
The Georgian
The Greystone
The Parkview
Phi Delta Theta
Atkinson Monument
Lincoln Building
Orpheum Theater
Park/Art Theater
Rick Orr Florist
Solon Building
Trolley Barn
Buzard Organ Bldg.
Salem Baptist Church
Champaign City
Building
West Central Street
Lighting System
Illinois Central
Railroad District
Villard Court
Residences
Honorary Landmarks
Springer Center
Prayer for Rain
Statue & Fountain
West Side Park
President Thomas Williams, Jr. presents a certificate
of appreciation to our speaker Adam Smith (left) from
the Champaign Historic Preservation Commission.
Stone Arch Bridge
Virginia Theater
Virginia Theatre
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House
Buzard Annex & Beardsley Hotel
Stone Arch Bridge
Ross Mattis House
Salem Baptist Church
Park/Art Theater
Villard Court
Wojnar House
The Parkview
Virginia Theater
Springer Center
Illinois Central Railroad District
Trevitt House
The Cambridge
Solon House
George Mattis House
Trolley Barn
My Candidates For City Landmark Status
1895 - Burnham Athenaeum
1893 - Burnham/Harris House
1898 - Gregory Grade School
1912 - Masonic Lodge
1917 - Illinois Traction Building
1915 - Inman Hotel
My Candidates For City Landmark Status
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity House, 202 E. Daniel
Cattle Bank, 309 East University
There are several others out there that I would recommend the Commission consider
including: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House, 312 E. Armory; Elm Street Court, 108 Elm Street
Court; Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity House, 211 East Daniel; Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity
House, 1108 S. First St.; and the historic clock in downtown Champaign.
Donations
$$$ Green Box News Notes $$$
$2.00
Richard Adkins – Because my birthday is this
Thursday, August 1st, and I will turn 63 years of age.
$1.00
Norma Dieker – Because it is good having our waiter
Paul back this week and for our guest speaker.
$1.00
Anne Johnston – Just Because
$1.00
Dottie Mikucki – For our guest speaker.
$1.00
Frank Scantlebury – For the Cubs winning streak.
$2.00
Nancy Williams – Because most of our members have paid their dues and in honor of our speaker.
$5.00
$1.00
Tom Williams – Because it turned out to be a nice day
today, because I think I am finally "seeing" some
improvement in my left eye eight weeks after my surgery,
and in honor of our guest speaker Adam Smith.
Thomas Williams – Because the Cubs swept the Giants
over the weekend (Frank made him say these things), the
Cardinals were swept by the Braves, and in honor of our
guest speaker.
2013 - Club Roster - 2014
Name
Address / Phone / Email
Birthday
ADKINS, Richard (Tillie)
#4 Mayfair Court, Champaign, IL 61821
(H) 351-6148
DECKER, Robert (Micky)
1405 Quail Run Drive, Savoy, IL 61874
(H) 356-9365
Bobd41@hotmail.com
DIEKER, Norma
1807 Crescent Drive, Champaign, IL 61821
(H) 352-9203
DiekerNJ@att.net
Nov. 27
DUNN, Merle (Lois)
1731-B Lakeside Dr., Champaign, IL 61821
(H) 359-1798
Nov. 22
HANNAGAN, Mary
2024 Bentbrook Drive, Champaign, IL 61822
(H) 356-1618
May 13
JOHNSTON, Anne
405 W. University #6E, Champaign, IL 61820
(H) 352-3360
(O) 344-0051
Aug. 7
KRUSE, Donald
612 Ventura Road, Champaign, IL 61820
(H) 356-1278
Nov. 26
LEHMAN, Wally
1302 Westfield Drive, Champaign, IL 61821
(H) 356-4198
Jan. 25
MIKUCKI, Dottie (Walt)
3307 Roxford Drive, Champaign, IL 61822
Mar. 5
(H) 359-8796 dottie.mikucki@earthlink.net
SCANTLEBURY, Frank
2204 Clover Lane, Champaign, IL 61821
(H) 359-3330
SCANTLEBURY, Marie
P.O. Box 66212, Virginia Beach, VA 23466
Nov. 1
(C) 217-722-0061 scantmouse@yahoo.com
WILLIAMS, Nancy (Tom)
1812 Coventry Drive, Champaign, IL 61822
Aug. 7
(H) 356-1057
newilliams1812@gmail.com
WILLIAMS, Tom (Nancy)
1812 Coventry Drive, Champaign, IL 61822
(H) 356-1057
tw1812@aol.com
Oct. 15
WILLIAMS, Thomas (Lesli)
514 Landen Lane, Fisher, IL 61843
(C) 493-3769
trw903@aol.com
Oct. 8
Aug. 1
May 5
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1812 Coventry Drive
Champaign, IL 61822
Phone: (217) 356-1057
Meeting Every Monday at
12:00 Noon Except Holidays
Nursing Scholarships
A.C.E. Award
Prevention of Child Abuse
Time Out Teddy
Crisis Nursery
O’Charley’s Restaurant
730 W. Town Center Blvd.
Eastern Illinois Food Bank
President: Thomas Williams
National Day of Service
President-Elect
Tom Williams, Sr.
Seniors Vial of Life
Believe in the Blue
Campaign For Kids
Secretary/Treasurer:
Nancy Williams
GiveAKidAFlagToWave
Directors:
Richard Adkins
Norma Dieker
Anne Johnston
Wally Lehman
Dottie Mikucki
Frank Scantlebury
Freedom Shrines
E-Mail: tw1812@aol.com
Website: www.champaignexchangeclub.com
One Nation Under God
Proudly We Hail Awards
Book of Golden Deeds
Student of the Month/Year
Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club
Snacks For Kids
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
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