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Jazz 91.9 WCLK | Membership Matters

ICYMI: WCLK's 'Thank You' Party at Ace's Place Brookhaven

Jazz 91.9 WCLK
Published July 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM EDT
WCLK Team with CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D.
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WCLK Team with CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D.
Donna Permell / Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's "Thank You Party" was held at Ace's Place in Brookhaven
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WCLK's "Thank You Party" was held at Ace's Place in Brookhaven
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
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Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's General Manager Wendy F. Williams and Membership Director Kerwin D. Sims with David Brennan, owner of Ace's Place and John Park, Mayor of Brookhaven
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WCLK's General Manager Wendy F. Williams and Membership Director Kerwin D. Sims with David Brennan, owner of Ace's Place and John Park, Mayor of Brookhaven
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Wendy F. Williams with John Park, Mayor of Brookhaven and David Brennan, owner of Ace's Place
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WCLK's Wendy F. Williams with John Park, Mayor of Brookhaven and David Brennan, owner of Ace's Place
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Rick Joyner curated the music for the evening
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WCLK's Rick Joyner curated the music for the evening
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Wendy F. Williams with CAU's VP of Institutional Advancement, Dave Fraboni and WCLK Member
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WCLK's Wendy F. Williams with CAU's VP of Institutional Advancement, Dave Fraboni and WCLK Member
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Rick Joyner with Dave, owner of Ace's Place
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WCLK's Rick Joyner with David Brennan, owner of Ace's Place
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's GM Wendy F. Williams with Program Director David C. Linton and jazz artist Carol Albert
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WCLK's GM Wendy F. Williams with Program Director David C. Linton and jazz artist Carol Albert
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Morris Baxter with Ace's Place owner, David Brennan
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WCLK's Morris Baxter with Ace's Place owner, David Brennan
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Rob Maynard with Dave Fraboni, CAU's VP of Institutional Advancement
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WCLK's Rob Maynard with Dave Fraboni, CAU's VP of Institutional Advancement
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Eugenia Ricks, Assistant Station Manager; Joi John, Membership Manager; Cheryl Witherspoon, Major Donor Coordinator; and Claire Dent, Business/Office Manager
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WCLK's Eugenia Ricks, Assistant Station Manager; Joi John, Membership Manager; Cheryl Witherspoon, Major Donor Coordinator; and Claire Dent, Business/Office Manager
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's General Manager, Wendy F. Williams
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WCLK's General Manager, Wendy F. Williams
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
Richard Dent, WCLK Advisory Board Chair
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Richard Dent, WCLK Advisory Board Chair
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
Kimball Williams with WCLK's Debb Moore and Morris Baxter
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Kimball Williams with WCLK's Debb Moore and Morris Baxter
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
CAU's Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Eli H. Phillips, Jr. and wife
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CAU's Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Eli H. Phillips, Jr. and wife
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's David C. Linton and his wife Eleanor Linton with James Locklin
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WCLK's David C. Linton and his wife Eleanor Linton with James Locklin
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Morris Baxter, Wendy F. Williams and David C. Linton with jazz vocalist Myrna Clayton
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WCLK's Morris Baxter, Wendy F. Williams and David C. Linton with jazz vocalist Myrna Clayton
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Ray Cornelius with Morris Baxter, Joi John and WCLK Volunteer Robin Senior
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WCLK's Ray Cornelius with Morris Baxter, Joi John and WCLK Volunteer Robin Senior
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Fonda Smith and David C. Linton with jazz artist Carol Albert
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WCLK's Fonda Smith and David C. Linton with jazz artist Carol Albert
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. with WCLK's Wendy Williams and WCLK members
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CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. with WCLK's Wendy Williams and WCLK members
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. with WCLK's Debb Moore, Rivablue, Wendy F. Williams and WCLK Member
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CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. with WCLK's Debb Moore, Rivablue, Wendy F. Williams and WCLK Member
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
Scorpio Birthday Photo
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Scorpio Birthday Photo
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Eugenia Ricks with CAU President George T. French, Jr., Ph.D.
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WCLK's Eugenia Ricks with CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D.
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. with WCLK's Divine Nine Members
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CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. with WCLK's Divine Nine Members
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
CAU President George T. French Jr., PhD with WCLK's David C. Linton and James Locklin
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CAU President George T. French Jr., PhD with WCLK's David C. Linton and James Locklin
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
Sam Burston, CAU VP of University Relations with WCLK Members
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Sam Burston, CAU VP of University Relations with WCLK Members
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Eugenia Ricks with CAU's VP of Institutional Advancement, Dave Fraboni, Ph.D.
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WCLK's Eugenia Ricks with CAU's VP of Institutional Advancement, Dave Fraboni, Ph.D.
Donna Permell
WCLK's Wendy Williams with jazz vocalist Myrna Clayton and CAU's VP of University Relations
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WCLK's Wendy Williams with jazz vocalist Myrna Clayton and CAU's VP of University Relations
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
CAU President George T. French, Jr. Ph.
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CAU President George T. French, Jr. Ph.D. with WCLK's Ray Cornelius
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK Members and Supporters
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WCLK Members and Supporters
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLk's Ray Cornelius with WCLK Member Francis Porbeni
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WCLk's Ray Cornelius with WCLK Member Francis Porbeni
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Rob Maynard and his wife Kathy with WCLK Advisory Board Member Tom Rowland
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WCLK's Rob Maynard and his wife Kathy with WCLK Advisory Board Member Tom Rowland
Donna Permell
WCLK Rick Joyner introducing Jamal Ahmad
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WCLK Rick Joyner introducing Jamal Ahmad
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
WCLK's Wendy Williams with CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. and Ace's Place owner, David Brennan
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WCLK's Wendy Williams with CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. and Ace's Place owner, David Brennan
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. encouraging WCLK Team
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CAU President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. encouraging WCLK Team
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus
Kimball Williams with CAU VP of Institutional Advancement Dave Fraboni, Ph.D., and Ace's Place owner, David Brennan
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Kimball Williams with CAU VP of Institutional Advancement Dave Fraboni, Ph.D., and Ace's Place owner, David Brennan
Donna Permell, Prime Phocus

What an unforgettable evening! On Wednesday, July 23, WCLK was proud to host a special celebration at Ace’s Place in Brookhaven — and it was all about YOU.

From the smooth sounds curated by Rick Joyner, host of Serenade to the City, to the delicious food, fun giveaways, and amazing company, the night was filled with joy, laughter, and community. It was a pleasure to connect with so many of our loyal listeners and supporters — and to see you mingling with your favorite WCLK voices in person. We couldn’t have asked for a better crowd or a better vibe.

Special thanks to Kimball Williams and her team, Monte Carlo Productions, David Brennan, owner of Ace’s Place and their warm hospitality. And of course, a huge thank you to our CAU Executive Family: George T. French Jr., Ph.D., CAU President; Eli H. Phillips, CAU Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer; Dave Fraboni, Ph.D., CAU VP of Institutional Advancement; and Sam Burston, CAU VP of University Relations.

Here’s to more music, more memories, and more moments together. Stay tuned — we can’t wait to celebrate with you again soon!

#WCLK #SerenadeToTheCity #ThankYouATL #CommunityLove #PostEventVibes #AcesPlaceATL