MKA Parents Celebrate A Successful Year!
Members of MKA's Parents' Association (PAMKA) gathered together at their annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 10th to celebrate another successful year of community building and fundraising efforts.
Finishing up the first year of her term as PAMKA President, Karen Gulliver thanked her Board, the 2016-17 Slate and the many members of MKA's faculty and staff for their steadfast efforts and ongoing support throughout the past year. Those in attendance were then privileged to hear from CherylAnne Amendola, PAMKA Faculty Trust Grant recipient, who shared her experience visiting England and touring historical sites.
Headmaster Tom Nammack addressed the large audience, giving thanks for all that PAMKA does for the MKA community, with a special note of appreciation for Karen Gulliver and her tireless commitment to PAMKA and MKA.
PAMKA Finance VP Beth Fuchs reported on PAMKA's significant fundraising efforts that resulted in the organization being able to present $215,350 to the school. This gift funds four Faculty Trust grants for next year, a $117,000 donation to MKA's Faculty Compensation Endowment and Wish List items for each of the campuses.
Following approval of the Minutes, and the 2017-18 Slate of Officers, Karen Gulliver concluded the meeting. Outgoing members of the PAMKA Slate then met with incoming volunteers to transition their jobs in preparation for the 2017-18 school year.