Committees 2011/2012

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

Executive

Past Chair – Dale Lyle
Chair – Barney Christianson
Vice Chair – Lou Antonissen
Treasurer - John Chapman
Executive Director - Karen Braden

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

Investment Policy Committee

Paul Davidson - Chairperson
John Chapman
Barney Christianson
Dale Lyle
Lou Antonissen

Grants Committee

Brad McMurray - Chairperson
Ray Johnson - CFPD
Wayne Klippenstein - CFPD
Vern Crandell - community member
Jim Pehura - community member

Awards and Bursaries Committee

Rae Thomson - Chairperson
Dennis Shindle – CFPD
Ray Johnson – CFPD
Lou Antonissen – CFPD
Norma Johnson – Community Member

Youth in Philanthropy Advisory Committee:

Sandra Falk - Chairperson
Dennis Shindle
Cathy Vanstone

Fund Development Committee

Sandra Falk – Chairperson
Barney Christianson
Paul Davidson
Lou Antonissen
Dale Lyle

Promotion Committee

Brad McMurray - Chair
Ray Johnson
Cathy Vanstone

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