Mary Beth Green of Van Buren has been elected to serve a second term as secretary/treasurer of the Arkansas Educational Television Network Commission.

"Public television and the services AETN provides are important to Arkansans," Green said. "It's a pleasure to serve on this commission and help meet the state's educational needs."

Other officers elected to a second term were Don Hale, El Dorado, chairman; and Sammie Benjamin, Glenwood, vice chairman.

Green, District 3 representative, was appointed to the commission on April 28, 2005.

Hale, District 4 representative, was appointed to the commission on June 1, 2001. He also serves as the AETN Commission representative on the AETN Foundation Board of Directors.

Benjamin, District 4 public school representative, was originally appointed to the commission on Jan. 20, 1999. She was reappointed on March 23, 2003.

Other commission members are: Billie Sue Hoggard, Jonesboro; William Downs Jr., Arkadelphia; Jane Krutz, Little Rock; Sandy Landers, Little Rock; and Ronnie Williams, Menifee.

"AETN is fortunate to have such a strong committee working to further the mission of public broadcasting for Arkansans," AETN Executive Director Allen Weatherly said. "We look forward to sharing many more ideas and successes with them."

The Arkansas Educational Television Network (www.aetn.org) provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans' lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN's digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.