Since
1984
Welcome to M & K Foundation
Who we are
In the summer of 1983, two Oconee County Rotary Club families suffered tragedies within six weeks of each other. Melissa Norris and Karen Nasworthy lost their lives in separate automobile accidents in Oconee County. Don Norris and G.A. Nasworthy were Rotary Club leaders at that time. The Rotary Club decided to honor Melissa and Karen by establishing a Foundation in their memory. Therein, the M & K Foundation was born.
Our Vision
meet Melissa and Karen
Our Inspirations
Our Story since 1984
The Rotary Club decided to honor Melissa and Karen by establishing a foundation in their memory, and the M & K Foundation was born. As both women shared a passion for young people, the directors of the Foundation decided to raise money for scholarships for students from Oconee County High School and, once it opened in 2004, North Oconee High School. In 2008, the Foundation expanded its mission to include leadership training for students at the two high schools.
The M & K Board continues to support Academic Scholarships, Youth Leadership Activities for Youth, and ESP camp scholarships.
Melissa Anne Norris
1967 – 1983
Karen S. Nasworthy
1946 – 1983
Leaders
Board of Directors
Amy Parrish
Director
DeeDee Gaines
Director
Keith Carter
Director (Rotary President Ex-Officio)
Adam Hammond
Director
Our Winners
The 2023 Award Recipients
Daniel Elder
Alyssa Haag
Lexi Pritchard
Andi Richardson
Kyla Scott
Michelle Li
Ansley Crowe
Rebecca Pursner
ESP, Inc.
ESP, OCHS/OCMS FFAInc.
Oconee County 4H
NOHS/MBMS FFA
