Committees 2009/2010

CFPD is a broad based, volunteer-driven organization that brings local knowledge, experience and a network of community relationships to its Board and committees.

President - Dale Lyle
Vice President - Ray Johnson
Treasurer - John Chapman
Executive Director –-Karen Braden

President of the Foundation will serve as Ex Officio on all committees.

Investment Policy Committee

John Chapman - Chairperson
Barney Christianson
Paul Davidson

Grants Committee

Joyce Dalmyn - Chairperson
Jody Fletcher - CFPD
Ray Johnson - CFPD
Denys Marion - community member
Beth Trimble - community member
Rosalind Merrick - community member

Awards and Bursaries Committee

Rae Thomson - Chairperson
Barry Greenslade - CFPD
Liz Merrick - CFPD
Karen Braden - CFPD
Beth Trimble - community member
Kenn Collier- community member

Youth in Philanthropy Advisory Committee:

Sandra Falk - Chairperson
Jennifer Walld - PCI Advisor
Karen Braden

Fund Development Committee

Barney Christianson - Chair
John Chapman
Sandra Falk
Paul Davidson
Karen Braden

ArtsSmarts Committee Reps

Sandra Falk
Karen Braden

Promotion Committee

Brad McMurray - Co-chair
Ray Johnson - Co-chair
Joyce Dalmyn
Barry Greenslade
Jody Fletcher
Karen Braden


Nominating Committee

The Board is selected and appointed by a nominating committee made up of officials of Portage la Prairie and District:

Mayor of Portage la Praire
Reeve of Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie
Chamber of Commerce President
School Division Chairman
Member of the Legislative Assembly