Vol. 8 No.2 - Fall 2009
President's Message
It's been a busy summer. It started off with the Fourth Annual July 4th US Citizens Day reception including
an appearance of the Long Island Youth Choir. This was followed by four excellent presentations at the
Summer Islander Lecture Series. Add to that our Second Annual Gala Fund Raising Dinner & Silent Auction at
the Roma Heritage site. All contributed significantly to our cause of "connecting people who care with
causes that matter."
On Sept 2nd we announced grants in excess of $55,000 at our Annual Awards & Volunteer Recognition. This is
an amazing figure given the disappointing investment climate in 2008 and reflects the confidence, vision and
support of our Endowment Fund patrons. Additionally, other services the Foundation provides to the
Charitable sector enabled significant giving to the sector through the receipt of gifts of Canadian
securities, the issuance of US IRS tax receipts, the investment management of other charities funds, and the
passing along of anonymous gifts. During the event, we recognized Mr. Garth Staples as our Volunteer of the
Year in recognition of his work in pioneering the July 4th US Citizens Day event.
Our fall schedule is shaping up to be a busy one with presentations to interested groups. Special thanks to
Tim and Kathy Upson for hosting a reception at their summer residence for people who care about the Island.
Our story is getting out and people are engaging us in discussions about personal legacies and people are
recognizing the value, pleasure and impact they can have in perpetuity by establishing a charitable
endowment legacy fund. We are being recognized as a resource in that process, more to follow in the next
newsletter. If you think of someone who can utilize the services of CFPEI, please let us know and we'll try
to make some connections!
Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction at Roma
The 2nd Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction held at Roma on July 31st had a great
response and were very successful. Chef Peter Dewar and his staff prepared a traditional three course meal.
The Foundation thanks directors, volunteers, donors of items for the Silent Auction items, ticket
purchasers, guests who attended the dinner and those who supported the Silent Auction. A special thanks to
Marie Salamoun-Dunne for co-ordinating the Silent Auction. The Queens County Fiddlers provided entertainment
during the reception.
Summer Lecture Series
Another successful Lecture Series was held this year at a new site, the recently renovated historic Hampton
United Church that now houses Bites Café.
Presenters this year included architect David Bergmark, fiddler Roy Johnston, Linda Duncan and Ian Scott.
David Bergmark spoke on sustainability and the Jean Canfield Building in Charlottetown that has been
recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly buildings ever constructed by PWGSC.
One of PEI's most accomplished fiddlers, Roy Johnston provided illustrated musical examples from his search
for a voice that speaks to the heart and soul.
Linda Duncan made a presentation on mussels which provides a great boost to the PEI economy. Guests had an
opportunity to taste some treats from our waters.
Ian Scott, former Executive Director of the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation spoke on Family Matters: The
Power of Connectedness in Prince Edward Island.
Thanks go out to Ann Bevan-Baker and her staff for hosting the Series.
U.S. Citizen.s Day Celebration
CFPEI along with the City of Charlottetown joined our U.S. neighbours on July 4th to celebrate the U.S.
birthday.
This celebration was held at the United Service Officers Club, a former site of the U.S. Consulate, known as
the Haviland Club.
The celebration was emceed by Dr. Donald Glendenning C.M., director of the Foundation. His Worship Clifford
Lee spoke on behalf of the City of Charlottetown and Judge Thomas F. Upson of Waterbury, CT, former State
Senator and Superior Court Judge brought greetings from our friends in the United States of America.
Members of the Long Island Youth Orchestra made an appearance and contributed to the program Background
music and the National Anthems were presented by Glenn MacEachern.
Rear Admiral Louise C. and Mr. James E. Wilmot Scholarship
This first recipient of the Rear Admiral Louise C. and James E. Wilmot Scholarship is Melanie Larkin who is
entering her third year in the B.N. Program at U.P.E.I. Melanie and the partners all spoke briefly at the
reception hosted by the Souris Hospital.
The recipient and Rear Admiral Louise C. and James E. Wilmot were hosted at the Souris Hospital on August
13th. The scholarship results from cooperation between CFPEI, the Eastern Kings Hospital Foundation, and
the Souris Hospital. Through the partnership, both Foundations provide matching contributions to fund a
scholarship to a nursing student committed to work at the Souris Hospital. The Souris Hospital guarantees a
position at the Hospital for the one or two year term of the commitment, depending on if the scholarship is
for one or two years.
Rear Admiral Louise C. and James E Wilmot, citizens of the USA and long-time summer residents of Fairfield,
Prince Edward Island chose a nursing scholarship to demonstrate their care for their community.
2009 Granting & Awards Reception
Grants and scholarships were awarded at a ceremony and reception at the Charlottetown Rodd Hotel on
September 2, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The Emcee was Tom Davies, Vice President of the Community Foundation
of Prince Edward Island. Through the generosity of family and friends, funds administered by the Community
Foundation provided in excess of $55,000 in scholarships and assistance to over 26 recipient charitable
organizations and qualified donees throughout our Island.
The reception recognized Mr. Garth Staples as the Volunteer of The Year for his contribution to the
Foundation. Garth was the chair of the first US Citizens Day celebration in Charlottetown.
Board Members
| John Robinson | Norman Carruthers | Tom Davies |
| Joyce Gaudet | Don Glendenning | Rogers Bell |
| Heather MacDonald | Lou Ann Thomson | Steve McQuaid |
| Carol Fraser | Tracey Laughlin | David Anderson |
Communications Partner with the Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island
In Memoriam:
Remembering Family & Friends: Lewis F. MacMillan, Debbie MacMillan Murray; Fathi Shalabi; Frances Aline
"Fran" Duffy; Robert Montague Farquarson; Shirley York; Kier Carragher; Phyllis MacLeod; and Marilyn
Weatherbie; Estelle Doiron; and Bill Noonan.
Donations can be made online using Canada Helps at our website
www.cfpei.ca
or sent to our office 119-121
Queen Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B3 . Feel free to drop in to our office or phone us at 892-3440 for
information on our activities or to discuss charitable giving that continues in perpetuity.
If you know of someone who would like to receive these publications by email, to assist in the reduction of
postage and paper waste, please contact the office at
foundation@cfpei.ca and supply their email address.
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