Upcoming Community Gathering
The Pacific Northwest Mandingo Association (PANMA) is pleased to announce a pivotal community gathering scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Kent Youth and Family Services, located at 12910 SE 273rd St, Kent, WA. This important meeting marks a major milestone in PANMA’s growth, as we will officially launch the Association’s first-ever website.
PANMA Website Launch
The new website will serve as a central hub for PANMA’s operations, activities, and member services. For the first time, key organizational information will be readily accessible to the community, including:
- Member database
- Testimonials
- Organizational bylaws
- Governance and leadership structure
- Policy documents
- After-school program resources
- New immigrant integration initiatives
- Volunteer and engagement opportunities
- Partner and donor information
- Community engagement projects
- Financial assistance applications
- Language options (French and English)
- Publications and cultural stories
- PANMA Community News Bulletin archive
Committee Appointments
In addition to the website launch, the meeting will feature the official announcement of appointments to PANMA’s various committees, as the president introduces new leadership roles aimed at strengthening the Association’s capacity and service delivery.
Summer 2025 Events
Looking ahead, PANMA is excited to share several upcoming events planned for Summer 2025:
| No | Activities / Events | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PANMA BBQ in Portland Oregon | June 7, 2025 |
| 2 | PANMA & Guinea Association Joint Graduation & Tabaski Celebration, Federal Way, WA | June 7, 2025 |
| 3 | PANMA Annual Convention, Seattle, WA | June 21-23, 2025 |
Join Us
We invite all community members and friends of PANMA to join us for these special occasions as we continue to celebrate our culture, strengthen community ties, and expand opportunities for service and engagement.
