February | 2013 | Sertoma – Columbia South Carolina Chapter

Feb

Two New Members Inducted – John Adams and Kelly Delk

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The Sertoma Club inducted two new members at its weekly meeting – John Adams and Kelly Delk.

Kelly and John receive member pins from Club President Chris Burnette

John is from Columbia, serves as an executive with a promotional products company, and is the son of former Columbia mayor Patton Adams. Â He has a wife and two young boys. Â John is heavily involved in local politics as we ll as local nonprofit work.

Kelly is a sales and development executive with Cumulus Media, the corporate entity behind 107.5 The Game, b106 and Magic 98.5. Â Kelly serves as an elected official in his home town (he’s on City Council) and is also involved in local nonprofit work. Â He has a wife and two kids.

Both John and Kelly were inducted into the club by President Chris Burnette and National President Chris Weston.

Feb

Steve Varholy of WXRY Speaks

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Steve Varholy, the proprietor and voice of WXRY in Columbia, spoke to the Sertoma Club on Monday.

Steve at the podium

Steve spoke eloquently about the state of local and corporate radio and the impact of consolidation on the market. Â He also discussed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and how recent changes in policy have directly impacted local programming. Â For example, as consolidation has occurred more local stations are now under corporate control. Â The corporations, in an attempt to maximize profits, immediately looked for places to decrease budget. Â On air talent was the first place they cut. Â As a result, there are now very few local DJs and most dialogue we hear is recorded.

Overall, it was a fascinating presentation and discussion.

Steve has been a real friend to Sertoma over the years. Â He has consistently promoted events on air and set up live remotes. Â We thank him for attending the meeting and speaking.

Archive for February, 2013

Two New Members Inducted – John Adams and Kelly Delk

Steve Varholy of WXRY Speaks