(DURHAM, July 6, 2005) – Larry Pitsch of Bedford has been named chair of New Hampshire Public Television’s Board of Governors for 2005-06. Outgoing Chair Nury Márquez welcomed Pitsch and honored departing Board member William Sturtevant at the Board’s June meeting at the NHPTV Broadcast Center in Durham. Pitsch is the president and owner of Crathern Machinery Group, Inc., and Márquez is Community Relations Manager for Public Service Company of NH.“It’s a privilege to be able to serve NHPTV as it carries out an important mission to our state and the region,” Pitsch said. “The commitment of our Board members and staff to the success of NHPTV is impressive. I look forward to assisting NHPTV garner support for its programs and services throughout our Northern New England broadcast area.”Alice Pearce, executive director of Ski NH, is the Board’s new vice chair. And David Sundman, president of Littleton Coin Co., will serve as the Board’s new secretary.Márquez, who will continue to serve on the Board, thanked her colleagues and the NHPTV staff for their support. “NHPTV continues to renew my belief that we can and do provide excellent educational and cultural programs and services,” she said.William Sturtevant was recognized for 10 years of service on the NHPTV Board of Governors. He served as chair from 2003-04, and has been a volunteer for the NHPTV Auction for more than a decade.Beyond its award-winning local and national television programs, New Hampshire Public Television is a leader in education and community outreach. NHPTV provides instructional services for 206,000 students from kindergarten through high school; offers Ready To Learn programs and services for children preschool to age 8, parents, and early education professionals; and provides professional development programs and advanced technology training for educators in New Hampshire and neighboring states. For more information about NHPTV programs that entertain, educate and enrich, visit www.nhptv.org.
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