Board of Directors
Special Olympics PEI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors operating under the Carver Model of governance.
President
Robert Horne
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "Summer games in 2018 in Antigonish with my wife and 1 month old baby was a ton of fun. Witnessing the sportsmanship and energy and having all sorts of athletes visit us was very cool."
Vice 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."
Secretary
James Profit
Bio Coming Soon
Treasure
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."
Athlete Representative
Emily Craig
Bio coming soon
Director at Large
Rebecca Gill
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "Watching the athletes support each other in their attempts and in their successes, it is powerful!"
Director at Large
Kristin Noonan
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "I love seeing the athletes’ faces light up with pride, and how competitive they are. Whether participating alongside in fun events, or cheering from the sideline in competition, you can’t help but have a smile on your face, and feel the passion and energy surround you.”
Director at Large
Marsha Cusack
Bio Coming Soon
Director at Large
Jason MacLean
Bio Coming Soon
Director at Large
Lynda Hontscharowicz
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "I have a few but the one that stands out the most is at the Provincial Bowling Tournament. The excitement, expectation and anticipation the athletes have waiting for the ceremony to start. Who is going to win, are they going to get a medal. No matter if they win or not, the athletes cheer for the next winner with so much enthusiasm."
Director at Large
Jackie Charchuk
Bio Coming Soon
Ex-Officio Member
Heidi Mallett
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "My favorite Special Olympics moment is participating in the weekly sports program like Golf and 5-Pin Bowling, just to name a few. It has been an honor to travel for provincial and National games."
About our Board of Directors
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.