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Board recognizes volunteers behind Parkrose Pop Can Drive that funds scholarships
Summary
The Parkrose board recognized Patty and Greg McGinn for 14 years coordinating the Parkrose Pop Can Drive, a fundraiser the board said brings in roughly $28,000–$32,000 annually and funds scholarships and PTO grants.
The Parkrose School District Board of Education recognized longtime volunteers Patty and Greg McGinn on Oct. 16 for operating the Parkrose Pop Can Drive, a district fundraising effort that the board said raises roughly $28,000 to $32,000 per year for student scholarships and PTO grants.
Unidentified Speaker 1 told the meeting the McGinns have run the drive for 14 years and that the fundraiser supports annual scholarships and other student programs. The board said the Pop Can Drive has provided funds to issue scholarships to graduating seniors and to support PTO grant requests.
The board presented the recognition in person and encouraged continued community involvement in volunteer-led fundraising. No board action was required; the recognition was ceremonial.
