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:
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
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
Interested in Helping?
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is seeking expressions of interest to join the Board of Directors.
If you have a passion for the County and are interested in helping advance outstanding care close to home, please consider joining this dynamic team.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have recent experience in/with:
To inquire about becoming a candidate, contact Tanya at 613.476.1008 ext. 4507 or 70tmoore@quintehealth.ca.
An application for will be forwarded upon your request. Applications are due by
4 p.m., Friday, April 25, 2025.
Thank you for your interest and support.
PECMH Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome expressions of interest from all qualified persons.
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