Since 2012, social service organization PNK has made connections between LBCC and the community through volunteering and giving back.
PNK is a sisterhood known for community service, scholastic achievement, and their eye-catching bright pink tent. The letters PNK represent the greek letters, Rho Nu Kappa.
Andrea Rodriguez, the club president said, “We like to focus on the three S’s: Sisterhood, Social Service, and Scholastic Achievement.”
PNK has won awards from LBCC three semesters in a row for being the most active club on campus, as well as best community service projects, and best cultural events.
Karrigan Mack, Provisional Mom and Intramural Representative says, “We get involved on campus and in the community because we believe that we should give back and do our part by volunteering,” said Mack
As Provisional Mom, Mack acts as chairwoman of the recruitment committee.
Her duties include organizing recruitment events and bringing in the next group of PNK members.
As the Intramural Representative, she serves as the chairwoman for the Mini Grand Prix committee, and organizes the teams and practices for the Mini Grand Prix, the three person cart race and obstacle course that LBCC hosts every spring semester.
Some events that PNK has taken part in include beach clean ups, feeding the homeless, and planting trees.
The organization also used club funds to purchase arts and crafts supplies and put together Valentine’s Day goodie bags with treats to deliver to the elderly and childrens hospitals.
The community service club primarily focuses on recruiting women, but men are more than welcome to join and help with community service as well.
Mack lists the benefits of joining PNK, and says, “The community service you will do each semester looks great on your transcripts and resumes.”
Not only does the volunteer work look good, but PNK gives students an opportunity to connect with other LBCC students who share the same interests and passions.
Kaitlyn Wood, a former PNK pledge said, “I met some pretty cool people in PNK, who I catch up with now and then,” said Wood
Also, while being active on campus and in the community, PNK also helps members stay on top of their grades and prepare for transfer.
Members are required to complete 40 educational hours, in which they should be studying.
The club officers also check the grades of the members and seek scholarship and university tour opportunities.
“With PNK, you will always have a secured support system,” said Rodriguez.
For those looking to join a social service club, or find a sense of togetherness and a group of unique individuals with a passion for helping others, PNK’s recruitment season is at the beginning of each semester.
Look for the bright pink tent at the next “Join a club day!”