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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JOHN SHAFFNER NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE ACADEMY
OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES
New Officers Announced; Terms Begin January 2008
North Hollywood, CA, Nov. 15, 2007 – The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ officers were elected by the Board of Governors last night.
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The organization’s vice chairman, John Shaffner (Production Designer, Shaffner Stewart) became the Television Academy's new chair elect.
Shaffner replaces outgoing chairman Dick Askin, who was elected chairman in 2003 and re-elected in 2005.
Shaffner was elected second vice chair in 2001 and has been vice chair of the Television Academy since 2003.
Other offices elected:
Vice Chair
Nancy Bradley Wiard, Governor, Daytime Programming
Second Vice Chair
Brian Seth Hurst, former Governor, Interactive Media
Re-elected for second terms:
Secretary
Shelia Manning, Commercials Peer Group
Treasurer
Donna Kanter, Writers Peer Group
Los Angeles Area Vice Chair
Hal Eisner (Television Reporter, KCOP/KTTV) Los Angeles Area Peer Group
The new officers’ terms begin January 2008.
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About the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was founded in 1946 just one month after network television was born. It is a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry. In addition to recognizing outstanding programming through its Emmy® Award, the Television Academy publishes Emmy® Magazine and stages many industry-related programs, services and year-round events for the television community.
For additional press information and resources concerning the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, please direct your inquiries to Robin Mesger of The Lippin Group at (323) 965-1990.
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Press Contacts
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Robin Mesger/Pam Golum
The Lippin Group
rmesger@lippingroup.com
323-965-1990
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