Board of Directors
Scott Forbes (President)
I have been enrolled in harness racing for almost 40 years. I am a devoted Christian, husband, father and horseman. I have been involved in the Race Track Chaplaincy since it’s inception. We have some wonderful programs with the aim of helping our fellow horsemen.
Sandra Monk (vice-President)
Volunteerism has always been paramount to Sandra. Involvements included the Junior League of Winnipeg and Vancouver. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society were also long term commitments. Sandra was a volunteer for O.S.A.S. for 13 years fulfilling roles of golf committee member, Director and President, and initiated the Stallion Auction. In 2003 Sandra was a recipient of the Ontario Volunteer Service Award.
"I've been involved in the Standardbred industry for the past 20 years and have owned, bred and raced horses until October of last year. It seemed like a natural transition to move from helping horses to helping the people who help the horses, and I was delighted to be invited to initiate a Stallion Auction and also be a part of the golf committee."
Bob Coole (Treasurer)
Robert has spent the past 20 years involved in the harness racing industry as an owner, trainer and groom in Ontario. He has seen firsthand why the chaplaincy is needed here. This is the reason he joined as a director and a member of the executive- to help improve the day to day life of horse people on the backstretch.
Jean Posthuma (Secretary)
I was born and raised with my family in the area. Campbellville has been my home for the past thirty three years. Over the year I have met many people in all areas of the harness racing business. I have been involved with some of the grooms for about fifteen years. My home has been a place for some of them to share in holiday dinners or summer barbeques. Sometimes it has been a place to come and just hang out.
For the past two years I have been volunteering for OSAS (Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society). I find this very exciting and rewarding. The Racetrack Chaplaincy became something I felt the need to do to support grooms working and living at the racetrack. I have been involved with this group for the past two years.
Ken Carter (Chaplain)
It is a privilege to work with such a great group of people. Much has changed over the past 6 years since I began this ministry. I look forward to what we can accomplish together in the coming year. You can read more of my background in the chaplain section of the website.
Todd Scott (Director)
My name is Todd Scott and I am a native of Fredericton New Brunswick. My employer is Richard Moreau who operates a public stable in Puslinch, Ontario. Currently, I am vice – president of the board of directors of the Racetrack Chaplaincy at Mohawk Raceway.
The chaplaincy is an important organization of the backstretch of Mohawk Raceway and of the entire harness racing community in southern Ontario which is there to support its community members. I am enlightened to be a part of this organization and to have the opportunity to work with Chaplain Ken Carter who is always there for others during their time of need. The work of the chaplaincy is to minister, counsel; provide extracurricular activities and fellowship for grooms, trainers, owners and racetrack staff.
As vice – president of the Racetrack Chaplaincy at Mohawk Raceway, I am looking forward to meeting and serving the members of the harness racing community in the future. The chaplaincy is always there to help others.
Judi Hodges (Director)
Hi, I’m Judi Hodges and I have enjoyed a lifelong in Harness Racing, working my way through the ranks from groom, to trainer to driver with the family stable in Clinton.
In my early twenties, alone with a young daughter and a bad back, I started looking at the business side of the only Industry that I knew and loved.
Following graduation from Seneca Colleges Harness Horse Industry Operation program I relocated to Campbellville.
While working on the frontside of racing I have never lost touch with the backstretch. In beginning the Second Trip outlet, grooms are given an opportunity to obtain good quality clothing as well as access to a library of books and movies to brighten their days.
I have seen and experienced many of the highs and lows that are unique to this Industry. Through my capacity as Secretary I have seen Ken in action. I recognize the value of having a reliable, caring, blacksmith-turned Chaplain, who is with us in a heartbeat to do all he can for any one of us. He knows the Industry, he knows Jesus, and I am proud to be on all of those teams.
Nancy Demetrious (Director)
Nancy has been a board member of Race Track Chaplaincy of Canada for Mohawk Backstretch for the past 4 years. She is a member of St David's Presbyterian Church in Campbellville and is the Chair of Milton Area Christian Churches Working Together. Nancy and her family have been long time residents in the Campbellville area. She works along side her Husband at Nassagaweya Vet Lab whose main business is serving the Equine community. It is her desire that the needs of the Horse people are being met physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually through the Chaplaincy Program.
Anne Phillips (Director)
As a member of the Armstrong family, Anne served on the board of directors of Armbro Farms. For the next 29 years either personally or in partnership, Anne has enjoyed owning, breeding and racing Standardbreds.
She has been an O.S.A.S. Golf committee volunteer for 13 years. Also in this time period she volunteered for disturbed children plus a retirement home for 16 years. Anne continues to be a golf tournament volunteer. Anne is now focusing her talents as a director of the Race Track Chaplaincy of Canada, a much needed spiritual movement.
Doug Hyatt (Director)
Doug has been in the horse racing industry for the past 35 years as an owner and breeder. Among some of the notable stallions owned by Canamerica Capital and Hyatt Holdings are Holborn Hanover, Mr. Feelgood, Elegant Image, Hang the Odds, and Beastmaster. In August of 2010, Doug was invited to join the team of directors with the Race Track Chaplaincy of Canada. I am sure he will be a vitial contributing member of the group.
