WASHINGTON, DC — The Afterschool Alliance today announced the appointment of Mary Peavey to its board of directors. The Meridian-based Peavey is the President of Peavey Electronics Corporation, a maker of musical instruments and sound equipment. She has been an active supporter of afterschool programs and the Afterschool Alliance since 2005 and helped make history last year when she was part of the team that helped make Mississippi the first state to offer a car tag benefitting afterschool programs. The new tags carry the slogan, "Afterschool Is Key."
The Afterschool Alliance works at the national, state and local levels to make afterschool programs available to all families. It organizes Lights On Afterschool, the nationwide celebration of afterschool programs held each October. Last year, more than 7,500 Lights On Afterschool rallies drew more than one million participants from coast to coast, including an event in Meridian sponsored by Peavey Electronics and featuring American Idol's Bo Bice. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is the national chair of Lights On Afterschool. The 8th annual Lights On Afterschool will take place on October 18, 2007.
"Mary Peavey is a powerful champion for afterschool programs whose commitment and dedication to our nation's children is remarkable. We are thrilled to have her join our board and know we will benefit from her vast enthusiasm and wonderfully creative ideas," said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Jodi Grant. "From sponsoring youth-led concerts to donating musical equipment to encourage children's musical talents, Mary has helped keep kids safe and engaged in positive enrichment activities afterschool. We look forward to working even more closely with her to give all children access to the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families."
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