January 6, 2006

 

PTC Forms L.A. Foothills Chapter
La Crescenta parent is chapter director

The Parents Television Council™ (www.parentstv.org®) is a non-partisan education organization advocating responsible entertainment. It was founded in 1995 to ensure that children are not constantly assaulted by sex, violence and profanity on television and in other media. This national grassroots organization has more than 1 million members and 35 chapters across the United States. PTC works with television producers, broadcasters, networks and sponsors in an effort to stem the flow of harmful and negative messages targeted to children.

The PTC also works with elected and appointed government officials to enforce broadcast decency standards. Most importantly, the PTC produces critical research and publications documenting the dramatic increase in sex, violence and profanity in entertainment. This information is provided free of charge so parents can make informed viewing choices for their families.

The PTC L.A. Foothills Chapter invites area residents to attend an informational meeting at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada on Friday, Aug. 12, from 7-9 p.m.

There will be another meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.parentstv.org.

The Parents Television Council (PTC), an advocacy organization that aims to protect children against sex, violence and profanity in the media, has formed a Los Angeles Foothills chapter.

La Crescenta resident Michelle MacNeal has been named chapter director.

"Michelle MacNeal personifies [the] adage [that] if you want to get something done, give it to a busy person," said PTC executive director Tim Winter. "She is a local community activist and one who is committed to getting things done."

"We are thrilled to have Michelle join our grassroots team in this important leadership role," Winter added.

MacNeal is a licensed nurse with more than 17 years hospital experience and a graduate of Biola University. She is involved in the national Mothers of Twin's Club, serving as local chapter president. She also was relay center coordinator for the Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child.

"As a parent and as a nurse, I have seen the influences of graphic sexual content and gratuitous sex in entertainment," MacNeal said. "They really do have negative affects on our children."