WHO WE ARE

Who We Are

For more than 39 years, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) has been the voice of our community hospital. The foundation helps to advance the hospital’s primary role in our community to provide exceptional health care.

 

The foundation was established to accept funds donated to the County hospital to ensure they would be protected and available for hospital needs now and in the future. As the complexity of delivering quality health care escalated through the 80s, 90s and into the millennium, the role of the foundation grew more important in the community. Without the foundation raising money, the hospital would not be capable of staying up-to-date with the evolving technology and systems that shape modern medicine.

 

Since its incorporation in 1985, PECMHF has helped advance fundraising efforts by connecting donors who want to make a difference at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital


Our Hospital's History

Our hospital has a rich history. Prince Edward County Hospital dates back to April 6, 1919 when it first welcomed patients in the George Alcorn House on Picton’s Hill Street. Forty years later, in 1959, County residents raised $577,000 to build the current hospital located at 403 Main Street, Picton. It was renamed “Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital” in memory of County citizens who never returned from the two Great Wars.

Today, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is a vibrant, community hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to individuals of all ages.


In 1998, PECMH became part of a regional system designed to provide residents of PEC, Quinte West, Belleville and North Hastings with consolidated, integrated healthcare mirroring the evolving healthcare standards available in other parts of Ontario and Canada. The regional system is operated by Quinte Health.

Shannon Coull and Briar Boyce

Our Board

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors oversees the interests of donors and equipment needs at our County Hospital. They ensure gifts received are used effectively, responsibly and in compliance with the wishes of the donor.

 

The board currently consists of 12 members. They volunteer their time, expertise, energy and ideas to further the goal of advancing health care in The County. They also contribute financially to fundraising endeavours. The board comprises:

Peggy Payne

Peggy Payne

Chairperson

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Barbara McConnell

Barbara McConnell

Interim Vice Chairperson

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David Griffith

David Griffith

Treasurer

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Sherry Tait

Sherry Tait

Secretary

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Mohamed Khimji

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Jeff DiBattista

Jeff DiBattista

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Sandra Foreman

Sandra Foreman

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Ann Galvin

Ann Galvin

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Dr. Andrew Janikowski

Dr. Andrew Janikowski

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Wendy Reid

Wendy Reid

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Dr. Cliff Rice

Dr. Cliff Rice

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Doug Taylor

Susan Quaiff

PECMH Auxiliary Representative

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Former Board Members


Thank you to those who served on the PECMH Foundation Board of Directors in various capacities since 1985.


*Monica Alyea 2011-2024

Peter Brady 2018-2022  

*Dan Clark  1995-1996

*Randy Claxton 1995-2011

Wayne Cooper 2004-2008

Dennis Darby 2016-2024

*Mark Davis 1992-2003

                  Neville Darrell 2010-2011                 

      Fran Donaldson 2013-2019

 *Evelyn Drew 1989-2007   

Lillian Duffy 2013-2019 

Randy Ellis 1995-1996

Pat Evans 2017-2023

Anne Marie Ferguson 1989-2013

*Leo Finnegan 2011-2024

Paul Gallagher 2011-2019

Caroline Granger 2010-2011

Bill Greer 2003-2004

*Ruth Hart 1989-1996

Kathy Henry  1992-1998

Rachel Henry 2016-2017

Art Hewer 2019-2020

 Ross Inkpen 2011-2012

     George Inrig 2003-2004   

    Liz Jones 2015-2017  

   Sue Law 2011-2019  

Val MacDonald 1995-2010

Malcolm McFarland 1993-1996

  Garth Manning   2009-2011        

*Larry Matheson 2010-2014

Ken Menlove 2012-2024

Cline Pierson 2004-2021

*Ted Rutter 1985-1998

Michael Shannon 2012-2019

William D. Small 1989-1997

*Don Stanton 1985-2013

*Herbert Stone 2000-2009

June Surgery 1993-2005

Bill Sweet 1995-2003

Cathy Starkey 2019-2022 

Doug Taylor 2022-2024

Calvin Thomas 2002-2004

Paul VanVlack 2009-2013

               Don Wakefield 2016-2020                 

John Walker 2016-2021

       Tom Walmsley 1998-1999        

Shirley Warren 2002-2008

               Chris Williams 1985-2002              

               

    *denotes board members who served as Chairperson               

               

                     

    

Our Committees

During intervals between meetings of the Board, the Executive Committee may exercise all the powers of the Board in the management and direction of the affairs and business of the foundation, including the hiring and supervision of staff, but subject to any limitations which the Board may from time to time impose. 


Current members comprise:

Peggy Payne, chairperson

Barbara McConnell, interim vice chairperson

Sherry Tait, secretary

David Griffith, treasurer

Mohamed Khimji

Shannon Coull, ex officio

The Finance Committee shall make recommendations on the foundation’s budget, investments, fund allocation, review of finances and audit reports. This may include negotiation of the fees and changes of the auditors and investment advisors, the setting of annual financial goals and objectives, along with all other foundation matters with financial implications. 


Current members comprise:

David Griffith, treasurer and Finance Committee chairperson

Jeff DiBattista 

Sandra Foreman

Ann Galvin

Barbara McConnell, interim vice chairperson

Peggy Payne, chairperson

Shannon Coull, ex officio

Selected for their interest and expertise in fundraising, marketing, event planning, and related fields; among whose functions shall be to liaise with and support the staff team.


Current members comprise:

Barbara McConnell

Mohamed Khimji

Wendy Reid

Shannon Coull


The Governance Committee shall deal with policies and procedures, review of by-laws, succession planning (including recommendations for nominations for election of Directors and appointment of Officers), and annual review of the strategic plan. 


Current members comprise:

Peggy Payne, chairperson and chairperson of the Governance Committee

Barbara McConnell

Sherry Tait, secretary

Dr. Andrew Janikowski

Wendy Reid

Shannon Coull, ex officio

PECMHF has assembled a strong team of prominent leaders in business, health care and the community to spearhead the effort to raise $27M to help build Prince Edward County’s new hospital. These community champions have been playing an important role in supporting the Back the Build campaign to solicit and secure meaningful gifts for the project.


Members:

Nancy Parks, Back the Build Campaign Cabinet chairperson

Sally Cowan

Elizabeth Crombie

Dennis Darby

Leo Finnegan

Tim Casgrain

Gottfried Boehringer

Don Rodney

Paul Massey

Bill Kaplan

Richard Byers

Ernie Margetson

Lisa Lindsay

Shannon Coull, ex officio

Annual Meeting

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation normally hosts its annual meeting on the last Thursday in June. The meeting includes the election of directors and executive committee for the upcoming fiscal year and presentation and approval of our audited financial statements.


 The meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Please watch for the notice of the meeting on our website, in the newspaper and on our social media pages in early June.


You may also call 613-476-1008 ext. 4507
for more information.


Interested in helping?


PECMHF welcomes expressions of interest from volunteers in the community to help us fulfill our mission to raise money for equipment and the redevelopment of our County hospital.


At PECMHF we value everyone’s unique journey. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas at PECMHF to apply.


For more information, call 613-476-1008 ext. 4507.

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