About Us
CFPD is a board-based, volunteer-driven organization that brings local knowledge, experience, and a network of community relationships to its Board and committees.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
Meet The Team
Introducing the 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Staff
Executive Director
Kim Lavallee
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Marketing Administrative Assistant
TBA
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Finance Assistant
Jo-Anne Inglis
2024-25 Committees
Executive Committee
Warren Neufeld – Chair
Cathie McFarlane – Vice Chair
Ken Brennan – Past Chair
Doug Pedden – Treasurer
Kim Lavallee – Executive Director
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Chair of the Foundation will serve as Ex Officio on all committees.
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Nominating Committee
Warren Neufeld – Committee Chair
Stephanie Verhoeven – Board Member
Ken Brennan – Board Member
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Grants Committee
Ken Brennan – Committee Chair
Pat Nodrick – Board Member
Garry Wright – Board Member
Winnie Pauch – Community Volunteer
Delnora Rice – Community Volunteer
Bev Gradidge – Community Volunteer
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Fund Development Committee
Sherrie Palmer – Committee Chair
Amy Chappellaz – Board Member
Aaron Pierre – Board Member
Barry Greenberg – Board Member
Lynne Bereza – Community Volunteer
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Governance Committee
Cathie McFarlane – Committee Chair
Amy Chappellaz – Board Member
Aaron Pierre – Board Member
Sherrie Palmer – Board Member
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Investment and Finance
Cathie McFarlane – Committee Chair
Doug Pedden – Board Member
Garry Wright – Board Member
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Awards and Bursaries Committee
Stephanie Verhoeven – Committee Chair
Pat Nodrick – Board Member
Divjot Divjot – Board Member
Carol Stewart – Community Volunteer
Megan Sloik – Community Volunteer
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Special Events
Lynne Bereza – Lead
Amy Chappellaz – Board Member
Cathie McFarlane – Board Member
Kim Lavallee – Executive Director
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