Radio Station of the Month (cont.
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Q. How long have you at WCQR been working with Premier? What do you think the two organizations have in common? (mission, purpose, etc.)
A. It seems like we've been working with Premier from the very beginning days of our ministry back in 1996. Our parent company, Positive Alternative Radio Inc. had a working relationship with Premier already and suggested that we could help each other by working together. We're so busy doing the radio stuff we have to do everyday that it's great to partner with Premier.
Q. What are some of the exciting things to promote at WCQR these days?
A. WCQR continues to grow. God has really blessed us in the eight years we've been on the air. We are currently looking to expand our staff by adding a new morning show team member. Know anybody looking for a morning show gig????
Q. Your station recently received the Gospel Music Association Medium Market Radio Station of the Year Award for the THIRD year in a row. Wow. Tell me about that.
A. Yeah, three years in a row...woooohooo! I've got to give credit to the Lord most importantly and to my outstanding team. God has blessed us with very talented people who love the Lord and know how to use their gifts in their particular area to make a great team. Great people make a great team and we've got all the right people on the right bus and we're all headed in the same direction. We've used that "Good to Great" mentality to take it to the next level.
Q. Why did you want to partner with Premier on promoting The Music Boat 2005? What do you think is unique about concerts on a cruise?
A. A cruise is my favorite vacation! I love everything about a cruise, the ports, the food, the pampering, and it's a very simple way to have a great vacation. The ONLY thing I don't like about a typical cruise is the shows at night. And when you're on a ship, their entertainment is the only entertainment. That's why a Christian music cruise is perfect. We get all the benefits of cruising along with great concerts at night. You can't beat that combination!!
Q. What do you think makes your station unique or a favorite among listeners?
A. We're friends that you've hung out with for the last eight years. You know us and our kids and all about our lives. We see you at church, the store and at local events. We're a family and we hang out with your family. We're also a group of professionals who are very passionate about what we do. We want to do great radio! I was in secular radio for 15 years before my crossover to Christian radio. It was always my dream to combine my love for the Lord with my love for radio and now I get to live my dream everyday.
Q. Anything else?
A. Hey, thanks again for this great honor. I really look forward to hanging out with you guys in September. If you're looking for me on The Music Boat I'll be snorkeling in the crystal clear waters or hanging out at the chocolate buffet! See you there!
Mike Perry
WCQR
General Manager
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MusicBoat (cont. from page 1)
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With a Premier Christian Cruise there are exciting shore excursions, exotic locations, luxury accommodation, all-inclusive meals - from gala dinners to 24-hour pizza service, state-of-the-art Spa equipment, three pools, teen center and so much more. It’s everything a family vacation is supposed to be – all at an affordable price. Check out all there is to see and do at www.premierchristiancruises.com
Then jump onboard today. The cabins are selling fast and expected to sell out very soon. Don’t delay. Call today. 1-888-999-1099.
“We had very long waiting lists with the previous two cruises,” said Roy Morgan, PCC co-owner. “We knew we had hit upon a niche market when our Christian music cruises sold out so fast and more people wanted to come!”
Get your church group to join in the surge for the next Premier Christian Cruise and you could go for free! For more information, go to www.PremierChristianCruises.com or call 1-888-999-1099.
Girls Get-a-way (cont. from page 1)
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Come worship with some of the best women Christian artists and vocalists today - Sandi Patty, Kim Hill, Point of Grace and newcomer Kristy Starling. Hear the poignant, funny and real-life stories of Lisa Whelchel and Lisa Harper. Laugh until your sides ache with the “Queen of Clean” comedy, Chonda Pierce. Hear the down-to-earth message of Susie Shellenberger with Brio magazine, targeting today’s young women right where they’re living.
Try your hand at a new kind of Scrapbooking called “Faithbooking,” led by two Creative Memories senior consultants. Tamara Plugers of Ontario, Canada, and her associate will lead a workshop on journaling God’s work and preserving Christian milestones in your life. Bring your own photographs and Scrapbooking accessories. Learn more about preserving your precious photographs in a way that will bless generations to come.
Moms, you can even bring your adolescent daughters for a mother-daughter retreat and a way to strengthen your relationship during those turbulent preteen and teen years. You’ll hear the up-and-coming musical talent of 20-something Kristy Starling and hear first-hand about making the right choices from today’s “Girls of Grace” conference leaders, Point of Grace.
Women’s ministry groups can jump onboard for an easy, effective women’s retreat. Nonprofit groups can come together as a way to build bridges and make your ministries even more effective. Friends and sisters in Christ can join in this once-in-a-lifetime adventure of fellowship, pampering, relaxation, laughter, shopping, music and ministry all in three fun-filled days and nights. The Girl’s Get-a-way Cruise is for women in all walks of life.
Premier Christian Cruises has designed the Girl’s Get-a-way Cruise just for you. Won’t you join us? Call your girlfriends and start making your plans today.
Space is limited. Call 1-888-999-1099 to request your free Cruise Information Packet or to book your spot on the Girl’s Get-A-Way Cruise.
Call today at 1-888-999-1099 or go to www.PremierChristianCruises.com
K-LOVE's Friends and Family 2006 (cont. from page 1)
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This incredible journey will take place on Carnival’s 70,000-ton luxury liner, the Paradise. One of the world-class cruise line’s most spectacular ships, it boasts a Nautica spa, wide variety of restaurants, sparkling pools, and spacious cabins. You’ll enjoy the choice of formal dining at the Captain’s Gala Dinner, casual dining on the Lido Deck, or 24-hour stateroom service. Whether a midnight buffet or lunch by the pool, your dining options are nearly mind-boggling and certainly mouthwatering.
* A fully-chartered, family-friendly ship * Live nightly concerts * Exotic ports of call * Spectacular, luxury cruise facilities It’s all waiting for you on the Third Annual K-LOVE Friends & Family Music Cruise 2006. If you experienced one of the first two trips, you’ll be amazed by all that is new on this vacation. If you haven’t tried a K-LOVE Friends & Family Music Cruise, don’t miss out. Now is your chance!
Reserve your cabin today. This popular cruise sells out in record time. Call 1-888-999-1099 and stake your spot on a vacation that you and your family will remember for a lifetime! Don’t let this incredible experience pass you by! We look forward to seeing you in January.
VeggieTales (cont. from page 1)
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Now, you can meet the principal characters at a concert venue near you. With 35 show dates in their brand new “Rockin’ Tour Live” through August, they are planning a busy, fun-filled summer! Go to www.bigidea.com or www.premierproductions.com for more information.
If you miss them on the road, catch them on The Music Boat 2005, where Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber will be taking a break, mingling with passengers, and posing for photos!
In July, they have four events scheduled. Tickets are on sale NOW:
*Saginaw, Michigan on July 17 at 1 p.m. AND 5 p.m. at the Dow Events Center
For tickets call 864-233-2525 or go to www.ticketmaster.com
*Greenville, SC on July 30 at 2 p.m. AND 6 p.m. at the BI-LO Center
For tickets call 989-754-4800 or go to www.ticketmaster.com
Premier's Wendy Gray (cont. from page 1)
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Although Gentry and Morgan act as producers for the majority of Premier’s concerts, Gray occasionally assists them onsite.
Married to Dr. Lavon Gray for 17 years, she and her husband have two children: Kayla, 15, and Lorin, 12.
Cruising with Premier Christian Cruises on all of their music cruises so far, Gray calls the adventures - part of the job.
“It takes all of our staff to make sure that things run as smoothly as possible for each cruise,” she said. “It's not a vacation for us. However, it's very rewarding to see the passengers enjoy what we work so hard planning.”
It’s the people – inside and outside the company - that make her work with Premier worthwhile, Gray said.
“Working for Premier puts me in contact with all age groups and with people from all walks of life,” she said. “I believe that Premier has been successful because it was built and operates on Christian principles. We operate as a family to get a job done. It's very much a team effort.”
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