The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 members. Board members serve without remuneration for a maximum of 6 years (3 two year terms).  An Executive Director (Linda Hart) was hired on a part time basis in February 1998. The Foundation will provide a permanent source of funds to meet community needs now and in the future. Committees are set up as required. Two key committees run Ladies Night Out and the Shane Hnidy Golf Tournament. Both important fund raising events for the Foundation. 

Mission Statement

To preseve and advance the quality of life in the Community by developing permanent endowment funds, making responsible grants and acting as a catalyst for Community philanthropy and leadership.

History

During the fall of 1993 the Thomas Sill Foundation invited representatives from 10 communities in Manitoba to discuss the proposal of creating 10 new community foundations. The Thomas Sill Foundation proposed to contribute $1.00 for every $2.00 of donations received by the community foundations. Susan Drayson and Marlene Siatecki attended this meeting and upon their return to Neepawa, Susan contacted local individuals and a meeting was called for those interested in working on starting a community foundation in Neepawa. In 1994 this group was busy preparing a constitution, becoming incorporated and applying for a charitable number. This was all completed by January, 1995. A Town Hall Meeting was held at the Roxy Theatre in March 1995 in order to raise public awareness for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and to honour the initial donors. The first board for 1995-96 consisted of President: Dr. Greg Dunn, Vice-Presidents: Don Schmall & Susan Drayson, Treasurer: Jan Goldade, Secretary: Cathy McGrath, and board members: Pat Cockburn, Greg Fleck, Leonard Boychuk, Bill Jones, Mary Ellen Clark, Peter Cottingham, Susan Hall.

Youth Advisory Committee

The foundation has also sponsors a youth committee. More can be found at this link YAC