Clear Channel Television's President & CEO William G. Moll Elected Vice Chairman, World Board of the USO.SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel Television (CCTV), a division of Clear Channel Communications Not to be confused with clear channel radio stations, which are AM radio stations with certain technical parameters. Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU) is a media conglomerate company based in the United States. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CCU CCU abbr. 1. coronary care unit 2. critical care unit CCU critical care unit. CCU Critical care unit, see there ), today announced that William G. Moll, President and CEO, was elected by the United Service Organizations (USO) to serve as Vice Chairman of the USO World Board of Governors. The role of Vice Chairman is a newly created position, adding continuity to the USO World Board. In his new role, Mr. Moll will work closely with the Current Chairman, John Gottschalk, CEO of Omaha World Herald, and other World Board of Governors to further the organization's mission of extending a touch of home to the military. "For more than 60 years, the USO has consistently delivered comfort, morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. military and their families worldwide, and I am fortunate to have the opportunity in this position to help the USO continue that tradition of support for our men and women in uniform," said Moll. "Clear Channel Communications is a World Partner of the USO, having provided extensive in-kind support through the media resources of our different divisions, and I am hopeful that other broadcast and media companies will follow suit by supporting the extremely important mission of the USO." Clear Channel Communications received the United Service Organization's (USO) 2005 Award of Appreciation for providing over $1.5 million in promotional support through the company's radio, television, outdoor and entertainment divisions. This support helped enable the organization to distribute thousands of care packages and pre-paid phone cards to troops serving overseas. "On behalf of every Clear Channel employee, I congratulate Bill on this impressive achievement and acknowledgement of his effectiveness as a leader," said Clear Channel President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Mays. "Bill's many years of dedication to public service makes him the perfect choice for this position as he embodies the volunteer culture of the USO." For the past three years, Mr. Moll has been an active member of the USO World Board, most recently serving as the Chairman of the Communications, Marketing and Entertainment Committee. In addition to the USO, Mr. Moll serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Broadcasters, Board of Directors of the University of the Incarnate Word Incarnate Word was founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word who came to San Antonio at the request of Bishop Claude Dubuis. Through their acts of mercy, they founded several schools, hospitals, and academies. , Board of Directors, San Antonio Zoo The San Antonio Zoological Gardens and Aquarium is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo in San Antonio, Texas, United States. The 56-acre zoo has a collection of over 3,500 animals representing 750 species. The zoo's annual attendance exceeds 850,000. , UPN Board of Governors, and Vice President of the Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals (Tucson). Moll is also Former Chairman of TVB (New York); Former Chairman of the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training (Cincinnati); Former Chairman of the San Antonio Art Institute; and has served on the national boards of the Advertising Council; Media Partnership for a Drug Free America; IRTF (International Radio-TV Foundation); Boy Scouts of America, Greater New York Council; CBS Television Network CBS Television Network Major U.S. broadcasting company and network. It began in 1928 as the Columbia Broadcasting System, a small radio network directed by William S. Paley. Affiliates Board and numerous other positions. About Clear Channel Television Clear Channel Television owns or operates 40 stations nationwide. They serve in 25 markets from coast to coast and are affiliated with all 7 networks, including 2 independents. Full service news departments operate in 24 markets including two in Spanish Language. CCTV works closely with its partners to bring excellence in local broadcasting and to promote community involvement. Clear Channel Television is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com. About Clear Channel Communications Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) is a global media and entertainment company specializing in "gone from home" entertainment and information services for local communities and premiere opportunities for advertisers. Based in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. , the company's businesses include radio, outdoor displays, live entertainment events and venues, and television stations. See us on the web at www.clearchannel.com. About the USO For nearly 65 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by World Partners AT&T Corporation, Avon Products, Inc., BAE SYSTEMS, Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is a privately held sporting goods and outdoor goods store headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The original Outdoor World store, referred to as the "Grand Daddy" is located at the corner of Sunshine and Campbell in Springfield. , Build-A-Bear Workshop, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Military Channel, National Football League, S&K Sales Company and TriWest Healthcare Alliance TriWest Healthcare Alliance is a Phoenix, Arizona based corporation owned by an alliance of 16 Blue Cross Blue Shield franchises and two university hospitals.[1] . Other corporate donors, including Walgreens and the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is a program allowing certain charitable organizations to solicit contributions from employees of the Federal Government of the United States. (CFC-0600), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at http://www.uso.org/. Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. |
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