The Parent Activities Association (PAA) is a brand new initiative that expands the scope of outreach and support for Bishop Ryan Catholic School. The PAA is made up of different subcommittees that oversee the enrichment of the school experience for our students, teachers, families and community.

Purpose:
The purpose of the Parent Activities Association is to provide the structure for parents of Bishop Ryan Catholic School students to organize, coordinate, and support Bishop Ryan Catholic School and its educational mission. 

Structure:
The PAA is made up of a collection of subcommittees that are directed by a designated BRCS employee or  parent. All PAA initiatives and endeavors are done on behalf of BRCS and with the necessary approval of school administration or designated employee directors. 

Volunteer Hours:
Each Bishop Ryan Catholic School family is required to volunteer ten hours in support of designated school events and fundraising initiatives. Hours may be “purchased” at a rate of $250 in Scrip usage to fulfill volunteer hours. 

PARENT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION SUBCOMMITTEES

The PAA is broken up into subcommittees that work on different association facets:

Class Ambassadors
The Class Ambassadors subcommittee facilitates class-based initiatives, events, and activities.
Subcomittee Leadership:
   Elementary Directors: Rory and Megan Selk
       Preschool Ambassador: Jody Demars
       Kindergarten Ambassadors: Matt and Janelle Voeller
       1st Grade Ambassadors: David and Melissa Johannes
       2nd Grade Ambassadors: Justin and Toni Mocko
       3rd Grade Ambassadors: Keith and Laura Braunberger
       4th Grade Ambassadors: Shane and Dana Zaback
       5th Grade Ambassadors: Kyle and Erica Erck
   Middle School Directors: Brad and Holly Luck
       6th Grade Ambassadors: Ralph and Sue Willson
       7th Grade Ambassadors: Stephen and Janae Ronning
       8th Grade Ambassadors: Kelsey and Rebecca Fred
   High School Directors: Stacey and Karla Abel
       9th Grade Ambassadors: Rick and Andrea Hedberg
       10th Grade Ambassadors: Danny and JoLee Feist
       11th Grade Ambassadors: Dan and Melissa Lovelace
       12th Grade Ambassadors: Mitch and Michelle Ledoux

Special Events
The Special Events subcommittee provides leadership for events like the Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony, Carnival, Dreams Raffle, Lot-O-Dough Calendar Sale, and other events. All Bishop Ryan parents are welcome to attend the monthly meetings to get involved with event planning.
Subcomittee Leadership:
   President: Tadd Demars
   Vice President: Kathy Wentz
   Secretary: Marcie Connole
   Treasurer: Elaine Benson
   Voting Board Members: Jen Jundt, Roxanne Klein, Danny Schall
   Ex-Officio: Steve Lipp, Chase Lee, Tanya Steckler, Fr. Jadyn Nelson, Bishop David Kagan

Athletics Boosters
The Athletic Boosters subcommittee works to support our athletics teams through parental involvement and support.

Fine Arts Boosters
The Fine Arts Boosters subcommittee is dedicated to supporting and building up our fine arts programs.

Parish Ambassadors
The Parish Ambassadors subcommittee is comprised of one Bishop Ryan family from each of Minot's four Catholic parishes, serving as school ambassadors through the coordination of school-parish events and interactions.