Organization

EFKA and its committees are directed and governed by a 14-person Board of Directors comprising residents of the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel, Maine.

Board of Directors

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Committees

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The primary work of EFKA is conducted through four committees, who are assisted in their work by numerous other volunteers who contribute their time and professional services.

The Grants Committee serves as a liaison between the Board and schools. It guides teachers, administrators, and community members in developing proposals; reviews proposals; and makes funding recommendations to the Board. The Grants Committee meets monthly.

Grant Committee Members
Ann Stockbridge, Chair
Kristin Brigham, Liaison to Kennebunk Elementary School
Ted Damon
Judy Desrochers, Liaison to Sea Road School
Joe Foster
Tricia Gallagher, Liaison to Middle School of the Kennebunks
Pat Manuel
Amanda Murray, Liaison to Consolidated School
Amy Rush, Liaison to Mildred L. Day School
Louise Spang, Liaison to Kennebunk High School
Rachael Ryan

The Fundraising Committee raises funds to support grants by conducting events such as the annual adult Spelling Bee and the Call-a-thon. The Committee has also been charged with exploring mechanisms for assuring EFKA's continued financial viability. The Fundraising Committee meets monthly.

Fundraising Committee Members
Chris Stevens, Chair
Tricia Gallagher
Shannon Gordon
Tim Hussey
Kate Rizzo
Steve Vatcher

The Communications Committee works with local media to publicize upcoming programs and activities and generally works in a variety of ways to raise community knowledge about the scope and impact of EFKA programs. The Communications Committee meets monthly.

The Communications Committee is supported by the volunteer contributions of a number of communications professionals and community members.

Contributing writers Julie Allaire-MacDonald, Carol Bousquet, Carol Morris, Ann Stockbridge
Contributing photographers Ellen Dooley, Dan Limmer, Greg Rec, Cyndi Smith
Webmaster Manuela Lorenzi-Kayser
Web editor Scott Bilow

Communications Committee Members
Julie Allaire-MacDonald, Chair
Elizabeth Allen
Carol Bousquet
Vickie Drigotas
Carol Morris
Cyndi Smith

The Governance Committee was formed in 2009 to address issues of EKFA internal structure and operations

• board composition, responsibilities, terms, and policies and procedures;
• board member orientation; and
• preparation and filing of legal, administrative, and tax documents.

The Governance Committee meets as needed

Governance Committee Members
Tim O'Brien, Chair
Ted Damon
Gary Koch
Ann Stockbridge