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Ghost Walk For Charity
Cornwall Ghost walk for charity
IN THE COTTON MILL THIS YEAR

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Michael Turcotte

Chairman

Michael Turcotte is a local Chiropodist/Foot Specialist who is dedicated to many local charities. Michael has been committed to many organizations for many years and has helped shape our community. Michael has served as our Hospital Board Chair for many years, President of Girls Softball for 14 years, President of Cornwall Girls Hockey , Coached for 20 years in various sports, Board member of Rachel's Kids since inception to name a few. Michael is passionate about giving back  and has always shown an interest in Halloween. The idea of a Ghost Walk for charity came from the many years of providing a haunted garage to the community. Michael has collected many props, animatronics, production ideas, special effects over the years that will greatly contribute to the production of Cornwall's first Ghost Walk for Charity.

David Murphy

Director

2017 - Present – Cornwall Ghost Walk for Charity committee member 2017 - Present - Children’s Treatment Centre Celebrity Walk captain 2017 - Boxing for Change committee member (Children’s Treatment Centre) 2017 - CJHL Prospects Game Co-Chair 2016 - Present – Cornwall Colts Scholarship Fund Alumni Golf Fun Day Chairman 2016 - Present – Cornwall Girls Hockey Association assistant coach 2015-2016 Eastern Canadian Jr A All Star Challenge Tournament Co-Chair 2015 - Fred Page Cup Committee 2015 - Present – Kinsmen Girls Softball Executive committee member 2014 - Present – Kinsmen Girls Softball coach 2014 - Present – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl 4 Kids’ Sake Chairman 2012 - Present – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Golf 4 Kids’ Sake committee member 2012 - 2017 – Rachel’s Kids’ Board Member

2011-2013 – St. Lawrence College Capital Campaign committee member

2009-2012 – Brockville Motor Speedway announcer 2008-2009 – 3 Plus 1 Committee (Benson Centre)2008 - St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School Reunion committee member 2008 - RBC Cup Committee 2008 - Present – Team Cornwall Captain 2008 - Present – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board member 2006 - 2013 – Cornwall and District Fastball League Executive member 2005 – Present – TV Play by Play announcer Kingston Frontenacs OHL 2005-2006 – Cornwall Black Sox baseball team assistant coach 2004 - Present – Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Chairman 2004 - Present – Lions Club Sports Awards Chairman and MC 2003 - Present – Cornwall Lions Club member (2 terms Past President – Lions Club member of the year 2007) 2003 - Fred Page Cup Committee 2000 - Cornwall Royals Reunion committee member 1997-1999 – Seaway Valley Minor Hockey Association Executive member 1996-2010 – Cornwall Motor Speedway announcer  1994-2005 – Radio Play by Play announcer Cornwall Colts Hockey

Jennifer Turcotte

Director/Secretary

Jennifer Turcotte

Jennifer is a Podiatric Assistant / technician at the Foot and Ankle Clinic and Store Manager at Step Above Footwear. After moving to Cornwall from her hometown of Toronto in 2009, she has developed a love and passion for the City of Cornwall. Her father Michael Turcotte has been involved in numerous charitable organizations within the community for many years and his drive for philanthropy and adoration for Halloween is contagious. Jennifer has an extensive background in marketing and call centre management for large corporations such as Rogers Wireless, Auto Trader, SkyWords Traffic, Buy & Sell Newspaper and Air Canada Vacations to name a few. Her marketing background and attention to detail will be an asset to our team. Jennifer is excited to be a part of the Ghost Walk for Charity and is looking forward to contributing to this spooktacular event.

Steve Bernier

Treasurer

Giving back rewards us all. Steve Bernier is the assistant manager at scotiabank cornwall, and is a huge community supporter. Steve volunteers for all sorts of different charities, almost on a weekly basis, and with the bank's matching program, Steve is not only volunteering, but also supporting these organizations through the bank's donations. Steve is a cornwall lions club member and a strong believer that being involved in our community rewards us all!

Jean Leger

Director


Location director and sound engineer

Dan Allaire

Media Director

Dan is born raised and working in Cornwall and has helped countless organization through volunteering and sitting on organizing committees. Despite him being afraid of his shadow he has agreed to help with this initiative.

Michael Turcotte Jr.

Technical Director

Michael is an orthotic technician at the Foot and Ankle Clinic as well as a builder for Design Tech Construction. Michael is an expert in computer repair, audio setup, configuration, wiring, tuning and audiovisual setup. Michael's skills will greatly enhance  the production of The Ghost Walk for Charity. Michael will make sure all animatronics, sound, special effect lighting and computer interfacing will work seamlessly for the spooktacular  

Tasha Thompson

Volunteer Director

.Tasha is a nursing unit clerk at a local LTC home. Growing up she was always involved in the various community fundraisers with her mother who was the Executive Director for the Cornwall General Hospital Foundation. In the past few years she was successful in writing a government grant proposal for community activities for seniors. She also organized an event to promote home-based businesses which consisted of 70 local vendors. Tasha is excited to be a part of The Ghost Walk for Charity this year and hopes to encourage the youth in our community to gain experience and pride from helping our local charities.

Nicole Easton

Gala Director

Nicole Easton, who moved to Cornwall from Toronto, has a passion for her community and the field of design. After studying Interior Design for one year Nicole’s heart took her along another path into an exciting career at Queen’s Park. Currently Nicole is the Office Manager for her husband Gary’s Chiropody practice in downtown Cornwall.

Nicole has been very fortunate to volunteer with some amazing organizations which include the DBIA; Chair of East Front Public Schools Parent Committee; a designer for the festival of trees and also a designer for the very popular Christmas House Tour.

Nicole is very excited to be part of The Ghost Walk for Charity and believes that this Halloween Spooktacular will only help add to the many great events that are being supported in our growing community.

Jeff Madden

Director

Jeff is the current Project manager for Design Tech Construction inc. Jeff was the president of the Halloween Committee and Chief facilitator for T&I Campground. Jeff was also the former General Manger for C.C.F.F , Jeff was also the President of the Board of Directors for the Royal Oaks Housing Authority. Jeff was also the former owner of J.E.M Construction. Jeff has always had a love for Halloween, with his expertise  The Haunted Walk for Charity will be a great success. Jeff will be responsible for the oversight of building  props and construction.

Michelle Kaye

Director

 Michelle has been part of the Cornwall Community for the past 20 years. She has always been an avid Halloween enthusiast. Building Halloween props with her husband is one of her favorite past times, however, reality exist and employment is needed. She is currently the office manager of a local Law Firm where she handles book-keeping, infrastructure projects as well as day to day operations.

Michelle is also an organizing member of a local dart league.​

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Shawn Kaye

Director

Born in Toronto, Shawn has called Cornwall his home for the last 30 years. He has been a lead vocalist for numerous bands, however he is best known as the lead vocalist for SamHill. When the band parted ways, Shawn turned his focus to his second passion, Halloween. Building his own animatronics and learning the industry, having a background with sound and lighting, Shawn is a great addition to the team. Focusing on giving back to the community that has given him so much, Shawn looks forward to entertaining in a new way.

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