Jay Vavricek for Mayor

Biography

Biography: Joseph "Jay" Vavricek

Age: 56

Wife: Janet (Jan) R. Vavricek elementary educator Jefferson Elementary and GI Public School 2008 Elementary Teacher of the Year

Married: August 17, 1974

Address: 35 year Grand Island resident currently residing at 2729 Brentwood Blvd. Grand Island Nebraska

Business Profession: Nebraska Radio Broadcaster. Owner GI Family Radio/Legacy Communications including KRGI-AM 1430, KRGI-FM Country 96, Star 97.3 & Thunder 103.1 and radio station operations in North Platte/Ogallala, McCook, and Scottsbluff/Gering Nebraska.

Father: Two adult children: Joanna L. Usher an educator and broadcast journalist & Joseph (Joe) J. Vavricek 4th year student University of Nebraska Medical Center. Son-in-law Alan Usher CEO Legacy Communications. 1998 and 2001 Grand Island Senior High School Graduates.

Born: 10-13-1953 Wichita Kansas to Joseph J. and Pauline Vavricek (both deceased)

Education:

1971 Graduate of Valley Heights High School Blue Rapids - Waterville, Kansas
1975 Graduate of Kansas State University B.A. Degree in Radio Television

Volunteer Community Service and Civic Activities include:

Previous volunteer community service:

Board of director of Hall County Red Cross
Board of director of the Grand Island Area United Way
Board of director of Central Nebraska Goodwill Industries
Board of director of the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Presidents Club
Board of director and two time president of the GI Senior High Booster Club
Board of director of the Grand Isle Heritage Zoo
Board of director of the American Legion Baseball
Board of director of the Nebraska Broadcasters Association
Board of director of Riverside Golf Club Operating Board
Board of director Nebraska League of Municipalities
Hall County Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant Re-use Committee

Current volunteer community service:

Member of the Central Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross
Member of the Hall County Merit Commission
Elected trustee of the Grand Island Area Economic Development Association
Board of director and Vice Chairman Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation
Board of director of the Platte Institute for Economic Research
Member of the GI Chamber of Commerce "Main Street" Economic Vitality Committee
Central Nebraska Friends of the NRA
Chairman 2010 Vietnam Veterans Traveling Memorial Wall at Grand Island's Hall County Veterans Park

Previous community volunteer efforts:

Co-Chair Grand Island Senior High "Best Seats in the House" $365,000 Fundraising Campaign
Marketing Chairman GI Civic Arena campaign
Chairman GI Pride Events Center campaign
15 year Coordinator /Chief pyrotechnic Grand Island July 4th Fireworks at Fonner Park
Third City Booster Club Steak Feed Committee
Hoops Mania Basketball
GI Senior High Alcohol & Drug Free "Post Prom Party" Co-Chair 1998 & 2001
"Project Long Bow" Nebraska National Guard Aviation Recruitment 2003
Hall County Ducks Unlimited annual fund raising banquet
Nebraska Diplomats
Central Nebraska Friends of the NRA fund raising banquet
Nebraska One Box Hunt
Nebraska State Fair legislative recruitment

Honors:

1975 "Outstanding Broadcaster Award" Kansas State University
1980 Jaycees "Outstanding Boss of the Year Award"
1994-1995 GI Education Association Award "Best Seats in the House" campaign
Rotary "Paul Harris Fellow"
2002 Community Police Academy graduate
2003 "Project Longbow" Nebraska National Guard Aviation recruitment
2006 "Howard Eakes Award " Grand Island Area Clean Community System
2006 GI Area Economic Development "Progress for Grand Island" Award
2008 GI Area Economic Development "Progress for Grand Island" Award
2008 Exemplary Support of Veterans Award
2009 Grand Island Veterans Home "Spirit of the Season" Appreciation Recipient

Elected Public Service Record:

Elected Mayor of Grand Island Nebraska 2002-2006
Candidate Third Congressional District of Nebraska 2006

Political Affiliation: Republican

Current affiliations and membership of:

Trinity United Methodist Church
GI Area Economic Development Corporation
GI Area Chamber of Commerce
Kansas State University JMC Advisory Council
Hall County Livestock Improvement Association trustee
Grand Island Noon Rotary Club
Stuhr Museum
Hall County Historical Society
GI Saddle Club
Platte Duetsche Society
Nebraska One Box Hunt lifetime member
National Rifle Association
Duck's Unlimited
Pheasants Forever
Nebraska Wild Turkey Federation
Wounded Warrior Project
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Admiral in the Great Navy of Nebraska

Employment History:

Station Manager KRGI-FM 1975-1980
Assistant General Manager KSAL Radio 1980
General Manager KRGI-AM/FM 1980-1988
General Manager and co-owner KSYZ-FM 1988-1999
General Manager KSYZ-FM & KROR-FM 1999-2003
Owner of GI Family Radio KRGI-AM/FM, Star 97.3, Thunder 103 April 2004 and President of Legacy Communications/Home Town Family Radio and radio facilities in McCook, North Platte /Ogallala and Scottsbluff/Gering Nebraska.

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News
Vavricek Headed Back to City Hall
NTV - November 3, 2010
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Next Grand Island Mayor Looks Forward
10/11 News - November 3, 2010
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Race for Grand Island mayor ends with Vavricek
KHAS-TV - November 3, 2010
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Vavricek returns as mayor
The Independent - November 3, 2010
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G.I. should look to Vavricek for vision, leadership
The Independent - October 29, 2010
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Watch GI mayoral candidates' debate
The Independent - October 22, 2010
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Vavricek has a call to serve
The Independent - October 16, 2010
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Vavricek, Meyer advance in mayor's race
The Independent - May 11, 2010
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Vavricek, Meyer Top GI Election (video)
NTV - May 11, 2010
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Vavricek leads Grand Island mayoral race(video)
KHAS-TV - May 11, 2010
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Meyer, Vavricek Advance in Grand Island Mayoral Primary Election (video)
KOLN-KGIN TV - May 11, 2010
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Vavricek thanked for school visit
The Independent - May 6, 2010
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Chamber scores local candidates on business issues
The Independent - May 6, 2010
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Candidate Forum - Grand Island Mayoral (radio interview)
AM 1430 KRGI - April 28, 2010
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Newsmakers: Jay Vavricek (video)
Independent Interview - April 16, 2010
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Vavricek fundraising continues
The Independent - April 14, 2010
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Mayoral candidates tackle issues
The Independent - April 8, 2010
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Mayoral Candidates Speak Out
NTV - April 8, 2010
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Vavricek only candidate reporting campaign funds
The Independent - April 8, 2010
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Jay files for Grand Island Mayor
10/11 News - January 11, 2010
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Vavricek Files for Mayor
The Independent - January 11, 2010
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Vavricek will run for Grand Island Mayor
KHAS News - January 11, 2010
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People of the Decade
The Independent - December 30, 2009
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Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to Grand Island
The Independent - November 9, 2009
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G.I. Mayoral Race Launches Early
The Independent - October 29, 2009
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Vavricek Seeking Return to Mayoral Office
NTV - October 27, 2009
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Bringing National Guard Facility to G.I. Led to Other Achievements
The Independent - June 4, 2009
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A Man of Sacrifice and Service
The Independent - Dec 5, 2006
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Press Releases
Jay Vavricek launches mayoral website and pledges accessibility
Press Release - March 16, 2010
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Jay Vavricek files for Grand Island Mayor
Press Release - January 11, 2010
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Vavricek Announces run for Grand Island Mayor
Press Release - October 27, 2009
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Email:

Jay@jayformayor.com

Phone:

308-381-0206

Address:

P.O. Box 5142
Grand Island, NE 68802

Campaign Co-Chair Persons:

Dennis and Wendy McCarty
2215 Del Mar Avenue

Bill and Cindy Thiemann
4180 Iowa Avenue

Treasurer:

Bruce Schreiner PC

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