Community Ambassador/Advisory Board

The Valley Public Television Community Ambassador/Advisory Board (CAB) helps make Valley Public Television the best it can be. Members of the CAB are viewers who watch and care about Valley Public Television and who act as “eyes and ears” for the station. They advise KVPT and extend its value to the community.

Advisory Panel

The basic nature of the CAB is established by a federal law that says a public television station’s advisory group should:

• Review programming goals established by the station
• Review station services to the community
• Review significant policy decisions rendered by the station
• Advise the station’s Board of Directors and staff with respect to whether the programming and policies of the station meet the educational and cultural needs of the communities served and make such recommendations as the group considers appropriate to meet such needs.

To these ends, CAB members will:

• Talk with people in their respective communities to draw out comments about programs and services
• Review staff’s informational materials and demonstrations of DTV
• Review and evaluate program submissions from independent producers.
• Provide feedback on local productions.

Beyond Advice to Action

Above and beyond the duties required by law, CAB members also act as ambassadors for the station, each using their own unique talents and experience to further Valley Public Television goals. Members are asked to be active participants in a number of ways:

• Contact elected officials and other decision-makers about legislation and matters important to KVPT

• Participate in events sponsored by KVPT
• Assist in prospecting major donors to the station, in particular to the Destination DTV capital campaign
• Suggest prospects for program underwriting
• Research and arrange local appearances for KVPT staff
• Conduct research projects

Job Description

CAB members are asked to:

• Participate in quarterly meetings
• Work on at least one project per year
• Understand that the CAB’s role in programming and services is advisory

(By federal statute, CAB members may not exercise control over the daily management or operation of the station. The Board of Directors of Valley Public Television, Inc. holds the station’s broadcast license and have all the financial and policy-making responsibilities that entails.)

Profile of a CAB Member

• Watches and cares about KVPT
• Has shown an interest in the station by being a member, volunteering time, helping with projects, or otherwise being involved in a positive manner.
• Helps represent the diverse needs and interests of communities served by KVPT.
• Is willing to be visible in his/her own community as a representative of Valley Public Television and talk with people to gather comments and ideas about programming and services.

Numbers/Terms

CAB bylaws call for 15 representatives from the various communities and cultures served by Valley Public Television. Each member is elected for a four-year term and may serve two terms on the Board.

The Valley Public Television Community Ambassador Board meets quarterly in February, May, August and November on the third Tuesday of the month."

For More Information

Contact Valley Public Television’s Executive Assistant, Carol Riley at (559) 266-1800, Extension 27, or email us here.

Current CAB Members

Doug Morris – Chair
County Represented – Fresno

Nathan Moore – Vice Chair
County Represented – Fresno

Ella Chidi
County Represented – Tulare

Allison Picard
County Represented – Kings

Lorraine Ruen
County Represented – Fresno

Micah Garcia
County Represented – At Large

Alice Powell
County Represented – Fresno

Carol McLaughlin
County Represented – Kings

Deborah Alexander
County Represented – Fresno