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| President John Robinson |
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John Robinson and the Robinson family name is well known to the agricultural community on the Island. John
joined the Board in September of 1999. He is a Director of Eric C. Robinson Inc., and Mid-Isle Farms Inc. A
successful business person in the agricultural arena, John has held many leadership positions at the local and
national level dealing with business development, the economy, the environment, and agriculture. He is also
heavily involved in the life of his church. John lives in Charlottetown with his wife Hazel.
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| Vice President Tom Davies |
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Tom Davies is the Charter President of the Community Foundation having been a part of the Foundation's
formation in the late 1980's. Tom, with his family, are the franchisees of Kentucky Fried Chicken for Prince
Edward Island. He has been involved in many organizations related to municipal governance, area development,
volunteerism, and church. He is a Rotarian and Jaycee Senator. Tom is married to Eleanor (Haywood) Davies and
they live in Stratford.
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| Secretary Joyce Gaudet |
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Joyce Gaudet grew up in Wellington P.E.I. She retired in March 2006 after 33 years as a librarian with Unit 3
School Board and with Veterans Affairs Canada. She joined the Board in December 2006 and serves on the
Granting Committee. Joyce is also involved in several community, church and professional organizations.
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| Treasurer Tracey Laughlin, CMA |
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Tracey received her CMA Designation in 1996 after graduating from St. Mary.s University. Currently is the Vice
President of Finance at On-Line Support Inc., a call centre headquartered in Charlottetown, with 9 sites in PEI,
NS and ON and approximately 1800 staff. Prior to joining On-Line Support, Tracey held various positions of
responsibility in United States and Canada.
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| Past President Hon. Norman Carruthers |
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Hon. Norman Carruthers is a co-founder of the P.E.I. Community Foundation, is the Past President and he leads
one section of the Fund Development Committee. He is the retired Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island. Since
retirement, he has been active in many volunteer organizations and recently chaired the Provincial Electorial
Reform Committee. He is a resident of Charlottetown and is married to Diana (Rodd) Carruthers.
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| Board Member Carol Fraser |
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Carol was born in Eldon and educated in Montague. Carol has been an active member in her community for 30
years through her involvement with the charitable and community organizations. Carol has a keen sense of community
and a desire to assist those in need. Her involvement in her community is an indication of her desire to see her
communities grow. Employed in areas of accounting and management in various sectors in PEI and has been the
Controller at Rollo Bay Holdings since 1988.
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| Board Member Steve McQuaid, MSW |
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Steve worked with the PEI Government for 23 years and has been a consultant for the past 12 years.
He is involved in focused group facilitation , program evaluation, strategic planning, community capacity building,
and other qualitative research services, labour market and related areas. Steve is a long standing and valued
member of the Community Foundation Granting & Awards Committee
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| Board Member Heather Henry MacDonald |
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Heather Henry MacDonald joined the Board of the Community Foundation in 2004. She has been involved with the
awards presentations and the granting committee. Heather is retired from a teaching career which encompassed
teaching in elementary school, high school and at the University of Prince Edward Island. She has worked with
many community organizations including her church, the Seniors Advisory Council, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the
Home Economics Association, a Publishing Collective, the Cancer Society, the Rose Society, the Quilt Guild and
the Stratford Community Choir. Heather lives in Charlottetown Stratford with her husband, Dunstan MacDonald.
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| Board Member Lou Ann Thomson |
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Lou Ann Thomson joined the Board of the Community Foundation in November of 2007. After raising her children
and practicing as a legal aid lawyer in Halifax, she came back to the Island about seven years ago to retire
on the Brudenell River. She is a member of the project committee for the Three Rivers Roma historic site, is
past president of the Women's Probus Club of Charlottetown, and has been active in Southern King's Hospice.
She is currently serving as a Commissioner to the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission.
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| Board Member David Anderson |
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David Anderson became the Managing Director of Resources West Inc. in April 2004. Resources West Inc. is a
community economic development agency tasked with stimulating the economy of Western PEI. Prior to his
position at Resources West Inc. David managed real estate and development for the Summerside Regional
Development Corporation. For 10 years prior to that, David worked with Irving Oil Ltd. as the retail
supervisor and manager of the Charlottetown Business Office and PEI operations. David is a current member and
past president of the Rotary Club of Summerside, a member of the fundraising committee for the Summerside
Wellness Centre, an executive member of the Tourism Industry Association of PEI, board member of the Wind
Institute of Canada and a member of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce. David resides in North Granville with
his wife Terri.
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| Board Member Dr. Donald Glendenning, CM |
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Dr. Donald Glendenning, C.M. is a founding member and a former President of the Prince Edward Island Community
Foundation. President Emeritus of Holland College, he now chairs the New Initiatives Committee, produces the
Foundation's Newsletter, and graciously provides wisdom, energy and guidance to the volunteer Board. Don and
his wife Carol live in Charlottetown. He was the First President of Holland College.
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Board Member Rogers Bell |
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Rogers Bell was appointed to the Board in January, 2009. A native of
Charlottetown, Rogers retired to PEI in 2008 after a career in the
financial industry in Quebec, Alberta and Ontario. Since returning to PEI,
he has joined the boards of the North Shore Community Centre and the North
Shore Senior.s Housing, both located in Stanhope, where he resides with
his wife Phyllis.
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