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In Memory of Alice Stone Ilchman

PBS, its member stations and the PBS Foundation mourn the passing of Alice Stone Ilchman, a member of the PBS Board of Directors and our dear friend.

Alice's public spirit and devotion to education made her an invaluable member of the Board, which she joined in 2000 as a representative of WNET in New York. She made a critical contribution to the Board as the Chair of the Compensation Committee and as a long-term member of the Education Committee, including serving as its vice chair.

Last year, Alice played a special role as the Co-chair of the Search Committee for the selection of PBS's new President and Chief Executive Officer, Paula A. Kerger.

We will miss Alice's wisdom, grace and commitment to civil society. We extend our deep condolences to her husband, Warren, and their children, Frederick and Sarah, and to her relatives, friends and many admirers.

In loving memory of Alice, the Ilchman family has asked that in lieu of flowers, friends consider a memorial contribution to the PBS Foundation, as well as other organizations of special interest to her. We are honored that the Ilchman family chose this special way to celebrate the life of a truly extraordinary woman. To contribute, please make your check payable to the PBS Foundation and mail it to:

The PBS Foundation
2100 Crystal Drive, 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22202
Attention: Rachael Hofmann

If you require any additional information, please contact Rachael Hofmann at the PBS Foundation, at 703-739-5330.

Thank you for helping to keep Alice's memory alive. Your generosity is appreciated.