Megan Parmenter
Megan Parmenter loves to volunteer.
The former Alpha chapter president started her philanthropic work during high school, when she served as president of her class (and also was crowned prom queen). During college, she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and selected for the prestigious Indiana University Student Foundation Steering Committee.
Megan’s mom, Nancy Parmenter, has been a member of the Alpha chapter for many years, so Megan followed in her footsteps, joining the local group following her 2003 high school graduation. After college, Megan became an active member.
In addition to Tri Kappa, she has served as chapter advisor for her college sorority and now is working her way toward the presidency of the Auxiliary to the Boys and Girls Clubs. She serves on the City of Bloomington Utilities Service Board and the Monroe County Backpack Blitz Steering Committee.
Megan teaches English at Bloomington High School South, where she is the sophomore class sponsor and National Honor Society advisor. She is showing a new generation the importance of volunteerism.
“In a typical year, I coordinate about 2,000 hours of community service for my students,” Megan says.
The lifelong Bloomington resident studied elementary education as an undergrad at IU and has her master’s degree in educational leadership. She obtained a certification to teach English at the high school level.
With all the work she does both professionally and philanthropically, Megan still holds a special place in her heart for Tri Kappa.
“I really enjoy the sisterhood and getting to know the women,” Megan says. “Meeting once a month is always something you look forward to.
“I have friendships with people I wouldn’t have known if we hadn’t become Tri Kappa sisters.”
Megan also likes the fact that Tri Kappa membership is open-ended.
“There is no end to your involvement in Tri Kappa,” she says. “You can do your 10 years or be a member as long as you choose.”
Megan has been co-chairman of the Tri Kappa Grants Committee since its inception, and she takes her stewardship seriously. Giving funds to local projects is the “why” behind fundraising.
However, Megan stresses that fundraising isn’t all hard work.
“Cheeseball Day is always a lot of fun,” she says. “It’s a day you don’t want to miss. It’s a nice day to be with my Tri Kappa sisters and then deliver cheeseballs to friends I might only see once or twice a year.”
Uncharacteristically, Megan does try to steer clear of certain Cheeseball Day duties.
“I always avoid the co-chairs when they are looking for volunteers for mixing the cheeseballs,” Megan laughs. “I look the other way!”
More About Megan:
Loves concerts — Favorite show: Paul McCartney
Adventure seeker — Highlight: Skydiving over the Oahu North Shore in Hawaii
Pioneer Woman fanatic — Loves to try PW recipes and her products from Walmart; has visited her ranch in Pawhuska, Okla.
“Come on down!” — Went with grandmother and great-aunt to “The Price is Right” as a high school graduation gift
Is a country girl at heart — Enjoys gardening, canning and fishing; was a 10-year 4-H member