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Kelly and Mark Skala at the Pre-Pops Spring Auction
Thank you Mark Skala!
y day, Mark Skala serves as the Director of Marketing and Community Relations at the Bank of Cape Cod. But during his free time, Skala contributes much more to the community by donating his time and energy to making Cape Cod the special place that it is. He is a board member of the YMCA Cape Cod, a volunteer on the advisory board of A Baby Center, and a member of the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce marketing committee. Over the years, he has also lent his talents to St. Francis Xavier Preparatory School in Hyannis. During the past decade, Skala has worked to strengthen the regional arts scene as a board member and former board president of the AFCC. He was instrumental in getting the AFCC its new space on Main Street, and has dedicated countless hours to making Pops by the Sea one of the landmark events of the summer on Cape Cod. Recently, Skala made the decision to step down from his position on the board, leaving behind a proud legacy that was committed to the arts and cultural scene on the Cape. “Mark has a real energy and passion, not only for the arts, but for our community and for life,” AFCC Executive Director Julie Wake says. “He’s one of those
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rare people who understands the value in giving back. The Cape is lucky to have him.” Current board chair Bruce Bierhans agreed, highlighting Skala’s dedication to the AFCC. “Leadership of nonprofit organizations requires commitment, time and the ability to make decisions, often difficult ones,” he says. “It’s clear that Mark excelled on all fronts.” Fellow board member Rana Murphy had similar words to share about Skala’s contributions, leading the AFCC through significant change and growth. Through it all, Murphy says “his passion, creativity and energy were instrumental in bringing the Arts Foundation to a new level. His connection to the community, his advocacy for the arts and his keen understanding of the arts as an engine to our economy on the Cape were key drivers to the growth of the AFCC. Mark has a sense of humor that is unparalleled and a leadership style that is creative and engaging. We truly thank him for his years of service.” On behalf of the entire board and the AFCC staff, we echo Murphy’s statements: thank you for all you have brought to our organization, the arts on Cape Cod and our community.
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