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The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island

Annual Report - 2009
Presidents Message   |   2009 Granding and Awards Reception   |   Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction
Summer Lecture Series   |   Funds   |   U.S. Citizens Day Celebration   |   New Funds   |   Sponsors and Donors
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Presidents Message

In the recently published 2007 Canada Survey of Giving/Volunteering and Participating, it is reported that Prince Edward Island has an 89% donor rate which is the second highest in Canada. In addition, the average annual donation by an individual is $449. At the Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island we have experienced the generosity of Islanders first-hand through the establishment of over 50 endowment funds to support the needs of our community and serve the community in perpetuity. The 2009 Annual Report provides highlights of a successful year that was only made possible by our donors, Board of Directors, and many volunteers who gave their time and expertise to causes that matter. I encourage you to take some time to read about the many events, activities and work that has been done.

Though we have had success, we know that there continues to be needs and challenges for our Island communities that need to be addressed. Over the coming year, we will develop and implement strategies to be more accessible to individuals and organizations, promote the wide-range of services that we offer which makes giving easier, and to continue to facilitate discussions with community leaders to identify new directions to support philanthropic activities which invest in sustainable solutions.

The Board wishes to acknowledge the many contributions and dedication that our four retiring Board members, Heather MacDonald, Norman Carruthers, David Anderson and Lou Ann Thompson, have made to The Community Foundation and wish them a fond farewell and all the best in their future endeavors.

Also, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the contributions of our past Executive Director, Donald MacDonald who, after three years of dedicated service, left the Community Foundation in December 2009 to pursue a teaching career at Holland College. We are very pleased that Donnie has continued with the Foundation on a volunteer basis to share his financial expertise in the general operations and administrative functions.

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island.s mission is to improve the quality of life on PEI through the creation and building of endowment trust funds that will enhance life for all residents. Please contact us to discuss what services we can provide for you.

John Robinson

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Granting Committee member Tom Deblois, presents the Orin Carver Scholarship to Rose Leger




"Connecting people who care with causes that matter..."

2009 Granting and Awards Reception

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island thanks all those who attended and helped out with our granting and awards reception this year. The Foundation would also like to take this opportunity to recognize and congratulate this year's winners.

Scholarships

Orin Carver Scholarship Fund - Rose Leger $ 1,500
Summerside-Natick International Friendship Hockey Fund - Johny Arsenault $400
Architects Association of PEI Fund - Katie MacLeod $1,500
Rear Admiral Louise & James C. Wilmot Scholarship - Melanie Larkin $2,000


Grants & Awards


Fund Presentations:

Cumberland-Rocky Point WI Legacy Fund
Westwood School - Rowena Stinson $600
Elliot River School - Lesley MacDonald $600
Beach Tennis Club Trust Fund
Taylor Thorne $200
Charlotte Wong $200
J. Melville Campbell Fund
Summerside Boys & Girls Club - Adam Binkley $350
Hesta MacDonald Legacy Fund
Charlottetown Rural - $500
Jessie Drummond Public Speaking Award Fund
Trinity United Church - Grace Bowness $100
David A. MacKay Endowment Fund
Heart & Stroke Foundation of PEI - Jonathon Ross $2,000
Souris Fund
4-H Council - Dundas Plowing Match - Peter Jackson $600


Undesignated Grants

MS Society of PEI$425
Camp Gencheff$1,000
Catholic Family Service Bureau$1,000
PEI Home & School$425


Grants & FlowThrough Contributions

Confederation Centre$4,815
Crapaud Community Hall$476
PEI Symphony Orchestra - Singing Strings$5,888
Indian River Festival$2,060
South Shore United Church$2,367
Montague Wellness Centre$14,358
Prince County Hospital Foundation$500
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation$500
Springfield Church$6,000
Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island$1,500


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Shown below is John Beck of Roma Historic Site, providing some entertainment in his historic dress





"I am impressed with the ability of the Foundation to design funds that reflect both donor interest and community needs."


Dr. Thomas Hall

Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction



The 2nd Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction was held at the Roma at Three Rivers Historic Site in Brudenell. For the second year, the event had a great response and was very successful with entertainment provided by The Queens County Fiddlers, and Chef Peter Dewar and staff prepared a wonderful traditional three course meal. The funds raised through this event, support the work of the Foundation and its projects, and allows the Foundation to grow within the community of PEI.

Thank you to those who helped out and volunteered at the event, those who attended the dinner, and the businesses and organizations who generously donated items for the Silent Auction

This year we will be returning to Roma at Three Rivers Historic Site in Brudenell on July 30th, 2010 and look forward to seeing you.


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Summer Lecture Series



In 2009, the Summer Lecture Series found a new home at the recently renovated and historic Hampton United Church that is now home to Bites Café. This years Lecture Series showcased four different presenters which topics ranged from music to food.

Patrons were in for a treat when they had a chance to listen to one of PEI.s most accomplished fiddlers, Roy Johnston. Roy provided illustrated music examples from his search for a voice that speaks to the heart and soul.

Architect David Bergmark focused on the importance of sustainability, and in particular the Jean Canfield Building in Charlottetown that has been recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly buildings ever constructed by PWGSC.

Ian Scott, former Executive Director of the PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation spoke on Family Matters: The Power of Connectedness in Prince Edward Island.

Linda Duncan gave a presentation on our Island mussel industry, where she talked about how mussels get from our Island waters to our dinner plates and the importance of mussels to our Island economy. Those in attendance had a chance to taste some of our famous Island mussels.

We acknowledge and appreciate Ann Bevan-Baker and her staff for opening their café to our Island visitors. Plans are underway for this years Summer Lecture Series. If you have any suggestions for topics, The Community Foundation would be pleased to hear from you.

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FUNDS

Unrestricted Funds
Eric Robinson Fund
Fund #1
Thomas and Katherine Upson Fund
Community Fund
Foundation Fund

Scholarship Funds
Joan Auld Fund
Orin Carver Scholarship Fund
Lorne and Ruby Bonnell Scholarship Fund
Lowell Phillips Scholarship Fund
Summerside Natick International Friendship Hockey Fund
Admiral Louise and James C. Wilmot Fund

Interest Funds
Agricultural Heritage Fund
Dr. Gerry Barrett DAPEI Legacy Fund
Dr. Marlene Bryenton-Ghiz Park Fund
Dr. Donald K. Taylor Memorial Fund
Glendenning Family Fund
David A. MacKay Endowment Fund
Living Memorial Trust
Fund #3
Souris Fund
Visual Arts Fund
Beach Tennis Club
J. Melville Campbell Fund
Jessie Drummond Public Speaking Award
Island Arts and Heritage Fund
J. Gwynneth Lantz Memorial Fund
Hesta Mac Donald Legacy Fund
Summer Islanders Legacy Fund
Cumberland-Rocky Point WI Legacy Fund
Catherine G Hennessey Endowment Fund
North Tryon Women.s Institute Legacy Fund

Agency Funds
L.M. Montgomery Land Trust
Indian River Festival Fund

Managed Funds
ALS Society of PEI
Anonymous
Architects Assn. of PEI
Highfield Cemetery Trust
Old Protestant Burial Ground
PEI 4H Trust Fund
Dundas Cemetery Fund
T. Arthur Dawson Masonic Fund
C. Gordon Lord Scholarship Fund
MacMillan-Bagnall Shrine Trust
Island Shrine Club
Hospice Palliative Care Association
CFPEI Operations Fund
Tryon People.s Cemetery Fund

U.S. Citizens Day Celebration

As many of us know, the Island is a popular destination for many of our friends from the south during the summer months. U.S. Citizens Day is an opportunity for many U.S. visitors to gather together and celebrate their country.s birthday.

CFPEI partners with the City of Charlottetown in hosting this celebration which was held at the United Service Officers Club, a former site of the U.S. Consulate, known as the Haviland Club. Director of The Community Foundation, Dr. Don Glendenning emceed the celebration, and Mayor Clifford Lee spoke on behalf of The City of Charlottetown. Greetings to our U.S. neighbors was given by former State Senator and Superior Court Judge, Thomas F. Upson of Waterbury, CT.

We appreciate the financial contributions that many of our American friends have made to The Community Foundation over the past year. Their generous support has benefited many Island individuals and organizations. As an example of this, Rear Admiral Louise C. and James E. Wilmot contributed to the establishment of a nursing scholarship within the Souris community.

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Pictured here are Derek Huestis and
Joyce Gaudet discussing the Indian
River Agreement

New Funds

The Community Foundation is happy to recognize two new funds that we received in 2009. Both The Indian River Festival and Property Endowment Fund and The Dundas Community Cemetery Fund. These are just two examples of the several kinds of funds The Foundation provides.

The Dundas Community Cemetery Fund is a managed fund, where funds are entrusted by a charitable organization to The Foundation for investment purposes. Upon request, The Foundation will issue a payment of the accumulated income to the organization in question.

The Indian River Festival and Property Endowment Fund is an agency fund. In an agency fund, the endowment is established permanently with The Foundation. This ensures that the fund will be an ongoing source of support for the organizations programs and operations.

The Indian River Festival Fund is also a challenge fund. This challenge fund is through a great program offered by Canadian Heritage called the Canadian Cultural Investment Fund. This program provides matching funds up to one dollar for every dollar raised in the creation of endowment funds. The purpose of this initiative is to help raise capital and support long-term stability of arts organizations.

If you are a member or know of any arts or cultural organization that could benefit from the program, please contact us for more information.








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Our Mission
To improve the quality of life in Prince Edward Island by providing a vehicle for donors to meet their charitable interests in perpetuity at a minimum cost at maximum convenience.
























Shown here is CFPEI President John Robinson (right), presenting the volunteer of the year award to Garth Staples (left).

Sponsors and Donors

Alan Robinson Inc.John MacDonald
Andrew & Bernadette CampbellJoyce Gaudet
Anne MacPheeJudge Thomas Upson & Mrs. Katherine Upson
Atlantic Tractors & Equipment Ltd.Judy MacKay
Bell AliantKeith Piggott
Brian BarrettKen Gillis
Bruce and Laurie CameronKFC in PEI
Carol FraserKim MacKay
Carver RealtyKings County Construction Limited
Century 21Larry Schipper
Clarke JohnstonLois MacMillan
Claude MathesonLou Ann Thomson
Dale DewarMargaret Carruthers
David CampbellMargaret Ching
David ThompsonMarilyn Toombs
Don AndersonMark Ptashne
Don LivingstoneMary Campbell
Don MacDonald and FamilyMelody Beck
Donald GlendenningMerrill Scott
Donald MacDonaldMetro Credit Union
Douglas R. HallMRSB Chartered Accountants
Dr. Bernice & Mr. Claude BellMyron MacKay
Dr. Donald Glendenning & Mrs. Carol GlendenningNoel Palmer
Dr. Hesta MacDonaldNorman and Diana Carruthers
Dr. Michael ConnollyNorman Clarey
Dr. Peter McKeanNorman MacDonald
Dr. Tom HallOld Protestant Burial Grounds
Dr. Wassim Salamoun & Marie Salamoun-DunneParker Realty Ltd.
Dundas Community CemeteryPhil and Debra Grubbe
ECR Holdings Inc.Province of PEI
Edward M. & Anna M. CrossRita Donahoe
Elmer PhillipsRobert Moffatt
Fairfield County Community FoundationRogers Bell
Fast Foods (PEI) Ltd.Rollo Bay Holdings Ltd.
FIDA Enterprises . Ian SmithRonald MacDonald
GAIA ManagementRoss Burgoyne
Gail PurkisRoyalty Oaks Limited
Great George Properties Ltd.Stan Macpherson
Harry SnowSteve McQuaid
Heather MacDonaldStuart Drummond
Hon. Kenneth MacDonaldStuart Simpson
Indian River Festival Association Inc.Susan Chatwood Affleck
Innovation and Advanced LearningSuzy & Goddard Graves
Ivan NoonanThane Campbell
J. Anne NicholsonTom Davies
J. Harold MacEwanTom Matheson
J.T. Davies, Jr.Tracey Comeau
James ClementsTracey Laughlin
Jeffrey D. SymonsTracey Naraine
Jeniene Peake 
Jim & Joanne McQuaid 
John and Hazel Robinson 
John D. Weldon 


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Volunteers

Tony GlencrossAnne NicholsonJoAnn McQuaid
Ricky DaltonNorm LaLondeBrian Zalewski
Lois MacMillanGeorge WrightGarth Staples
David CampbellMarilyn BarrettBruce Garrity
Tom HallDeborah LaversJeniene Peake


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Thank you for your service and dedication


Norman Carruthers

Heather MacDonald

Lou Ann Thompson

David Anderson






Financial Information

Canadian and Global markets were seriously affected in 2008 by economic problems in Canada and around the world. Canadian and Global markets improved somewhat for the losses of 2008. We are also pleased to report that our performance is better than the benchmark and we are almost back to where we were prior to the collapse.

The graph below tells you how we have done so far:



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Staff

Executive DirectorDon MacDonald, CGA
Office AdministratorMarla Gidney


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Directors - 2009

John A. Robinson - PresidentTom Davies - Vice President
Joyce Gaudet - SecretaryTracey Laughlin - Treasurer
Heather MacDonaldCarol Fraser
Norman CarruthersDr. Don Glendenning
Lou Ann ThomsonRogers Bell
Steve McQuaidDavid Anderson


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If you would like to make a donation or find out more about The Community Foundation of Prince Edward, please contact us:

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island
Suite 105, Queen Square Place
119-121 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B3
Tel: 902-892-3440
Fax: 902-892-0880
Email: cfpei@pei.aibn.com
Website: www.cfpei.ca


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