Local activist set to run chapter

 

LOS ANGELES (October 12, 2006) - The Parents Television Council™, the nation's most influential advocacy organization protecting children against entertainment sex, violence and profanity, today announced a new director for its Carbondale-Paducah grassroots chapter.  Carbondale resident Deanna Gilbert succeeds former chapter director Daniele Loyd, who stepped down due to the demands of a growing family.

 

Gilbert, a wife and mother of two teenage children, received her BS in General Agriculture from Oklahoma State University, and worked for the United States Department of Agriculture for many years.  Active in the community, Gilbert has spent the past few years as a community activist, having served as a PTA president, a Girl Scouts volunteer, and a Sunday school teacher, among other activities.

 

"As a concerned parent, I want to know what my children are watching," Gilbert said.  "The Parents Television Council lets me know what is on, and it gives me the tools to both make informed decisions about their viewing habits and to be part of the movement to clean up programming.  I want to share these things with others and look forward to working with the Carbondale-Paducah community."

 

"The power of the PTC is in its ability to bring together local activists who are committed to improving the quality of entertainment for our children," PTC executive director Tim Winter said. "Deanna has been a member of the Carbondale-Paducah chapter since its inception, and we are honored that she has chosen to be the next director."

 

The Carbondale Paducah Chapter is one of 40 PTC chapters throughout the United States.

 

To speak with a representative from the Parents Television Council, please contact Gavin McKiernan at (213) 403-1300 ext. 2866.