Ski For Light Canada Governance
Board of Directors
Ski for Light Canada is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
President, Peter Quaiattini, AB
Peter is an outdoors enthusiast – enjoying cross-country and alpine skiing in the winter and tandem cycling, hiking and paddling in the summer – and is a former Paralympian. His formal education is in engineering and business analysis, and he is retired from a 30+ year career in IT in the transportation sector. Peter resides in Calgary with his wife Nadine and volunteers his time to advocate for accessibility and inclusion for persons with a disability. He has enjoyed attending Ski For Light Canada on a regular basis since 1999.
Vice President, Jerry King, ON
Jerry is a retired consultant living in Collingwood, Ontario with his partner Sue Bates. In 1996 he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. In 2005 he was registered with the CNIB. He has served, in various capacities on the boards of the Toronto Inline Skating Club, FitCompany, and the Highlands Trail Blazers. Jerry has been a CANSI certified ski instructor, an NCCP certified Para Cross Country Ski coach and, from 2005 to 2008, a member of Canada’s National Para Nordic Development team. His first Ski for Light event was in 2011.
Treasurer, Don Lee, AB
Don has been guiding at Ski For Light Canada for many years. A native of Alberta, he spent most of his career in the Air Force and in the oil and gas sector where he practiced Mechanical Engineering and Project Management. Since retirement in 2015, he continues to enjoy running, yoga, skiing, cycling and time with family. He continues coaching a marathon training group with the Calgary Roadrunners where he also served on the executive. Don has a growing appreciation of helping others realize their goals and is looking forward to working with the Board members.
Secretary, Greg Thompson, AB
Greg enjoys being part of the fun and camaraderie that gets generated from events such as Ski For Light Canada. Organizing Cross Country Ski Races since 1994, Greg has been Chief of Competition for the 2017 Paranordic World Cup and has had experience on both the organizing and race committee side of events. Most recently, Greg was Chair of the Organizing Committee for the FIS 2024 Cross Country Skiing World Cup in Canmore.
Director at Large, Lisa Bentz, BC
Lisa is a lifelong downhill skier who discovered the joy of cross-country skiing later in life. She is passionate about the teamwork between skiers and guides, and about creating opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun together—celebrating what we can do, beyond disability. Serving on the Ski for Light Canada board is one way Lisa can give back to a community that inspires her every year. This annual week of camaraderie reminds her of the power of inclusion, connection, and shared adventure. When Lisa is not skiing, you can often find her in a music jam, playing the keyboards and soaking up the good vibes.
Director at Large, Sandy Lecour, AB
Sandy’s passion for Nordic skiing ignited in her teens in Northern Ontario. It has led her to paranordic skiing, Ski for Light events, and ultimately, a spot on the 1988 Paralympic team in Canmore. Her natural ability to connect with people, combined with her enthusiasm for the sport, led her to join the Ski for Light Board in 2022, where she leads the fundraising team. Sandy is dedicated to sharing the joy of skiing with others and fostering a strong sense of community.
Registered Charity Information Return (Canada Revenue Agency)
Click here to view the T3010 Registered Charity Information Return page on the CRA site
Annual General Meeting Minutes
Bylaws
Ski for Light is governed by a set of bylaws. Click on the link below to view the current bylaws.
Financial Statements
We are committed to being fully transparent in our accounting practices. Our board of directors provides governance and financial oversight. The following links will each open a pdf file in another window.
2020/2021 Financial statements (PDF)
2019/2020 Financial statements (PDF)
2018/2019 Financial statements (PDF)
2017/2018 Financial statements (PDF)
2016/2017 Financial statements (PDF)
2015/2016 Financial statements (PDF)
“Ski For Light Canada is more than a chance to spend several days skiing, it is also a social event to meet new and old friends. We know of two couples who met at Ski For Light Canada!”
Alan Stummer, Ski Guide
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