MKA Parents Put on a Party to Remember!
It was a party to remember as MKA's Parents' Association celebrated their 40th birthday at the Denim & Diamonds Spring Gala held at McLoone's Boathouse in West Orange on Saturday, April 12.
Under the inspired and creative leadership of Gala Chairs Shelly Grossman and Kerry Murphy and their dedicated team of parent volunteers, the night brought together some familiar PAMKA Gala ingredients - including a record-breaking online Silent Auction, an exciting Live Auction and Tuition and Basket Raffles - as well as some new twists. As the venue staff sported "PAMKA 40" T-shirts, attendees reveled in the casual dress code and atmosphere, enjoying a perfect spring evening on the deck, especially themed MKA cocktails, live music and the opportunity to relax and socialize.
"It was a slam dunk last night from beginning to end," commented PAMKA President Lori Yanes. "I don't think I've had more fun at a gala. Everything was absolutely beautiful, from the outside cocktail hour to the Silent Auction room to the servers in PAMKA T-shirts...the Chairs had thought of everything."
The Spring Gala is PAMKA’s largest single fundraising event and the proceeds raised support MKA’s faculty endowment, campus "Wish List" items and Faculty Trust Grants – PAMKA-funded travel opportunities for teachers to pursue their academic passions around the world.