Special Olympics PEI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors operating under the Carver Model of governance.
Directors are elected for two year terms at the Annual General Meeting.
If you are interested in knowing more, please contact Executive Director, Charity Sheehan at csheehan@sopei.com or at 902-368-8919.
Board of Directors
The current members of Special Olympics PEI's Board of Directors are:
President
Jamie Arsenault
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "My favourite Special Olympics event is the awards ceremony. The excitement of the athletes is contagious and the respect they show each other is unparalleled. It is heartwarming to see the excitement that each nominated athlete shows and even more so to see how excited they all are for the winner of the award. It is hard to leave the event without a smile on your face."
Learn more about Jamie: Meet Jamie Arsenault
Vice President
Craig Watson
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "Being part of Team PEI Mission Staff at the SOC 2020 National Winter Games in Thunder Bay, as well as being selected as Team Canada Mission Staff for the 2022 World Winter Games."
Learn more about Craig: Meet Craig Watson
Secretary
Donna Campbell
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "My favourite Special Olympics event is the Annual Awards Ceremony. I love seeing the sheer excitement on the faces of the athletes."
Learn more about Donna: Meet Donna (link coming soon)
Treasurer
Robert Horne
Coming Soon
Past President
Vacant
Director at Large
Melanie McKenna
Coming Soon
Director at Large
Kevin Stonefield
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "Interaction with the athletes. Whether it’s at a sporting event, or fundraiser, having the opportunity to converse and get to know the athletes."
Learn more about Kevin: Meet Kevin Stonefield
Director at Large
Cecil Villard
Coming Soon
Director at Large
Laurie McNally
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "The first competitive event my daughter attended was a swim meet in Montague and I was asked to be a timer at the last moment. I was over whelmed with how athletes, coaches, volunteers and parents cheered everyone on and the loudest cheers were for the athlete who was last in the pool. I cried most of the day, I cheered until I had no voice left and I felt so much happiness and pride for the athletes, coaches, volunteers and parents."
Learn more about Laurie: Meet Laurie McNally
Director at Large
Clifford Lee
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "I always thought that the excitement that is created at the Pep Rallies prior to Team PEI leaving for National Games was exciting and unique. The individual introductions of the athletes, coaches and volunteers and the excitement created is truly amazing. At the Pep Rallies the athletes display the true meaning of sportsmanship."
Learn more about Clifford: Meet Clifford Lee
Athlete Representative
Heidi Mallett
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "(Special Olympics) allows me to participate in weekly sports program like golf and 5pin bowling just to name a few. It has been an honour to travel for Provincial and National Games."
Learn more about Heidi: Meet Heidi Mallett
