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."
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."
Secretary
Rebecca Gill
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "Watching the athletes support each other in their attempts and in their successes, it is powerful!"
Athlete Rep
Ellen MacNearney
Favourite Special Olympics Moment: "Back in 2013 I was named to Team Canada and had the opportunity to compete at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea in the sport of cross country skiing. I got to meet lots of new friends, and experience a new culture. While I was competing my best friend from high school, Emily Chapman, was there watching her sister, and my fellow Team Canada athlete, Alyssa Chapman, compete in Figure Skating. Emily was there when I won the gold medal in my 1km race!"
Director at Large
Jackie Charchuk
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Director at Large
Marsha Cusack
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Director at Large
Jason MacLean
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Director at Large
James Profit
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Non-Voting Member
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.”
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.