PEI 4-H Trust
In 1987, the Prince Edward Island 4-H Trust was created to provide additional funds for programs and opportunities for 4-H members and volunteer leader. Funds generated from the 4-H Trust are in addition to those provided by the PEI 4-H Council and current funding sources.
The PEI 4-H Trust has provided over $96, 000 in grants to 4-H Clubs and Regions assisting with expenses associated with the development and/or completion of any 4-H activity and generally for the continued development and promotion of the 4-H program in PEI. Generous contributions from
Heart Club Members and supporters of the program, have helped to ensure that Trust funds are available when clubs/regions submit applications in the Fall and Spring of the 4-H Year!
As a trust, trustees, comprised of volunteer 4-H leaders and members of the business community are responsible for managing the investments, with the net income available for funding of 4-H programs.
Trustees​
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John J. MacDonald - Member at Large
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Susan Simmons - Voting Delegate Representative
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Shari MacDonald - Voting Delegate Representative
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Ella Doucette - PEI 4-H, Board of Directors
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Karen McInnis-Larter - Business Community Representative
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Rayanne Frizzell - Administrative Director, 4-H Staff Representative
Trustee - John J. MacDonald
Member at Large
John J. MacDonald brings his extensive experiences in agriculture, leadership and community involvement to the 4-H Trust. With a degree from the Nova Scotia Agriculture College, John was Executive Director of the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce for 15 years and with Agriculture Employment Services for 11 years.
John has received numerous awards for his dedication to serving others, including induction into the Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame (2013), the Rotary's Paul Harris Fellow (2011), a Community Service Award (2005), and the Queens Jubilee Medal (2002). 4-H has also recognized John for his many contributions by awarding him the prestigious Honorary 4-H Member Award in 2003 and the Honorary 4-H Member for Canada in 2009. John was also recognized for 20 years service as a representative to 4-H Canada from the Canada Federation of Agriculture.
John continues to be an active supporter of 4-H PEI having been President of the Summerside District 4-H Council, PEI 4-H Council and the Canadian 4-H Council in 2000. ​
John and his wife, Cynthia, reside in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
John J. MacDonald brings his extensive experiences in agriculture, leadership and community involvement to the 4-H Trust. With a degree from the Nova Scotia Agriculture College, John was Executive Director of the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce for 15 years and with Agriculture Employment Services for 11 years.
John has received numerous awards for his dedication to serving others, including induction into the Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame (2013), the Rotary's Paul Harris Fellow (2011), a Community Service Award (2005), and the Queens Jubilee Medal (2002). 4-H has also recognized John for his many contributions by awarding him the prestigious Honorary 4-H Member Award in 2003 and the Honorary 4-H Member for Canada in 2009. John was also recognized for 20 years service as a representative to 4-H Canada from the Canada Federation of Agriculture.
Susan Simmons has been involved with 4-H for most of her life. She was a member of the Clinton 4-H Club and went on to be a leader with the French River 4H Club when her daughters joined. Susan was the overall leader with French River for a number of years and is currently Co-Club Coordinator with the Kensington 4-H Club, assisting with the Communications and Foods Projects.
Susan was President of the Summerside District 4-H Council on two occasions as well as a board member with PEI 4-H Council. In 2009 she received the PEI Women in Agriculture Award for her outstanding contribution to PEI 4-H. ​
Susan, and her husband Kevin, have two grown daughters who are still both involved in the 4-H program. They are very proud of their four grandchildren, who are also currently enrolled. ​
Kevin and Susan live in the community of Irishtown, where they operate a beef farm.
Shari MacDonald joined the New Annan 4-H Club at age 7, thanks to her mom, Kay Wall, the Overall Leader. Her early involvement in Home Ec. projects surely influenced her career. After earning a Bachelor of Home Economics and Education, she taught home economics for six years before obtaining a Business Certificate from Mount Saint Vincent University.
After marrying UPEI math professor Gordon MacDonald and moving to North Milton, Shari quickly became involved in 4-H by signing up her children, Zoë and Cameron. Although the kids are now grown, Shari has been a 4-H leader for over twenty years and is currently the Club Coordinator for Wheatley River, also serving multiple terms on the provincial Home Economics Committee.
Shari is the CAO for the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park. She volunteers as the secretary for the Milton Community Hall, president of the Association of Rural Community Halls of PEI and secretary of the North Milton WI - anything to avoid housework!
Ella Doucette - PEI 4-H Board of Directors
Karen McInnis-Larter - Business Community Rep
Rayanne Frizzell graduated from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College (now Dal AC) in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business. Rayanne grew up in Middle Stewiacke, Nova Scotia and is a proud 4-H alumna of the Stewiacke Valley 4-H Club! As a member, Rayanne took projects including light horse, first aid, crafts, foods, junior leader and was on the tug of war and woodsmen teams! She was involved in her county council & participated in National events.
Rayanne became a leader with 4-H PEI in 2007 and joined the Provincial Council in 2014. In 2018 she became the Administrative Director of the 4-H PEI organization. She continues to be involved with Agriculture in the Classroom Canada and is the co-chair of the Atlantic Farm Women’s Conference.​
