About the VPT Community Council
The Vermont Public Television Community Council is an advisory board that helps Vermont's statewide public television network respond to the needs of Vermonters. Community Council members offer advice and make recommendations to the VPT staff and board of directors on programming and services, based on their assessment of their community's interests, values, challenges and priorities.

Membership
The Community Council is composed of members from around the viewing area. VPT strives to ensure that a variety of opinions will be heard — that the membership will represent the diverse needs and interests of the communities VPT serves. There are several openings on the Community Council at this time.

VPT's current Community Council members are:

Bennington County Marie Leahy Bennington Chittenden County Richard G. Johnson III (Chair) Shelburne, VT Caledonia County Michael Rousse Danville, VT Franklin County Alisha Sawyer St. Albans Grand Isle County Rosemary Zamore South Hero, VT

Orleans County Patricia M. Sears Lowell, VT Rutland County Edwin Congdon Clarendon, VT Washington County Jeanne Brink Barre, VT Windham County Ingrid Bennett Saxtons River, VT Jeremy Schrauf (Vice Chair) West Wardsboro, VT

Meetings
Meetings are held quarterly, at a time and location determined at least two months in advance. Meetings are open to the public.

Terms
Terms run for two years. A member may be asked to serve one additional term, for a maximum of two full terms.

Community Council members are expected to:

• Be able to receive VPT broadcasts and be familiar with VPT's programming and services, including local programming, Web initiatives and community engagement efforts


• Help VPT identify trends and issues of importance in their community


• Gather comments about specific VPT programs and services in their community


• Participate in scheduled meetings and be available as needed to advise on matters that may arise between meetings


• Volunteer to serve on at least one committee during their term


• Assist with special projects as the board of directors or staff may request, according to their talents and interests
  

• Is interested in helping Vermont Public Television serve the community


• Represents some of the diverse needs and interests of the communities served by VPT


• Is willing to be involved in some way in furthering VPT's service to the community

Want to Know More?
To find out more or to ask about joining the Community Council, please send an email to view@vpt.org or call (802) 655-8059.

Vermont ETV, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.