Youth in Philanthropy (YIP)
The Lac du Bonnet Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program was established in 2017 through a three-way partnership of the Lac du Bonnet Senior School (LDBSS), the Thomas Sill Foundation Inc and the Lac du Bonnet Foundation.
YIP is a leadership program designed to introduce young people to philanthropy and community development. The program provides students with hands-on experience working as a team to learn about and help local charitable organizations. Building an endowment fund, learning about community needs, and engaging in the granting process are all part of the experience.
The Lac du Bonnet Foundation works closely with the LDBSS YIP Committee and provides them with training, funds, and support to help make this all happen.
YIP Update 2025 – 2026
Meet the Chargers YIP (youth in philanthropy). YIP is a leadership program designed to introduce young people to philanthropy and community development. The program provides students with hands-on experience working as a team to learn about and help local charitable organizations with the support of the LdB Foundation.
The Y.I.P.’s main goal is to support worthy projects within Lac du Bonnet and the surrounding area. Any project of a charitable nature, big or small, that will benefit the community in a way that makes Lac du Bonnet a more livable, secure, and caring community will be considered for financial support.
Successful applicants will be announced at a later date. You can also contact the group at yip.ldb@gmail.com.
Y.I.P Committee 2025-26 (Back Row L-R) Hannah Stewart, Kayla Swayze (Front Row L-R) Bella Thomas, Scotia Ross, Kailyn Pineau, Raina Andrelunas, Rhea Maxwell Lansard, Saffiya Rosnow (Missing) Rosalie McManus
LDBSS YIP Committee Members
2025 -2026
C0-Chairs: Rhea Maxwell Lansard and Kailyn Pineau
Vice Chair: is Saffiya Rosnow
Secretary: Raina Andrelunas
Communications: Scotia Ross
Treasurer: Bella Thomas
Members at Large are Hannah Stewart, Kayla Swayze and Rosalie McManus
Teacher Advisor: is Kim Stevenson (Principal)
Y.I.P Committee 2025-26 (Back Row L-R) Hannah Stewart, Kayla Swayze (Front Row L-R) Bella Thomas, Scotia Ross, Kailyn Pineau, Raina Andrelunas, Rhea Maxwell Lansard, Saffiya Rosnow (Missing) Rosalie McManus
2024 -2025
Chair: Ainsley Van Linden
Secretary: Gabby Olson
Communications: River Lansard
Members at Large: Rhea Maxwell Landsard, Saffiya Rossnow, Hope Zirk
Teacher Advisors: Kim Stevenson, Tarryl Hodges
2024-25 YIP COMMITTEE L-R: Ainsley Van Linden, Rhea Maxwell Landsard, Saffiya Rossnow, Gabby Olson, River Lansard, Missing: Hope Zirk
2023 -2024
Ainsley Van Linden
Hailey Metcalf
Gabrielle Olsen
Makenna Nilsson
Eva Buhay
Makenna Tyles
Y.I.P Committee 2023-24: (L-R) Ainsley Van Linden, Hailey Metcalf, Gabrielle Olsen, Makenna Nilsson, Eva Buhay, Makenna Tyles
2022 -2023
Co-Chairs: Eva Buhay, and Birkley Ross
Secretary: Haley Stevenson
Treasurer: Vada Andrelunas
Public Relations: Alayna Boulet
Member-at-Large: Elizabeth Van Linden
Teacher Advisor: Kim Stevenson
Y.I.P Committee 2022-23 Eva BuhayVada AndrelunasBirkley RossElizabeth Van LindenMissing: Alayna Boulet and Hailey Stevenson
2021 -2022
President: Isabella Molinski
Members-at-Large: Serene Alexander, Faith Homeniuk, Sage King, Kalan Sinclair, Braden Fontaine, Hailey Metcalf, Keryn Volmering, Kaleb Kettles, & Sara Diduck
Teacher Advisors: Ashley Krocker & Chrissy Viznaugh.
LDBSS Student Council & YIP President Bella Molinski, Principal Chrissy Viznaugh and Student Council/YIP Committee Members for the 2021-22 school year.
2019 -2020
Co-Chairpersons: Kayla Carrier & Sara Flett
Secretary: Teghan Ancel
Members-at-Large: Tanya Fisher & Elizabeth Van Linden
Teacher Advisors: Tabitha Shiplack-McMurchy & Chrissy Viznaugh
Winnipeg Foundation Representatives Brigette DePape and Courtney Feldman with members of the Lac du Bonnet Senior School YIP Committee and teacher rep, Tabitha Shiplack at the YIP Workshop held at LBBSS on October 3, 2019.
2018 -2019
President: Kaitlyn Mitchell
Vice President: Payden Schwab
Treasurer: Larissa Shabaga
Members at Large : Ashton King, Teagan Ancel, Kyla Carriere, Kylee Tetrault & Tanya Fisher
Teacher Advisor: Lisa Gow
2017 -2018
President: Kaitlyn Mitchell
Vice Present: Payden Schwab
Treasurer: Larissa Schabaga
Secretary: Emma Boulet
Members-at-large: Kylee Tetrault, Teaghan Ancel, Taylor Dufault, Anika Easto, Marina Milne, Neely Zirk, Taylor Dufault & Kally Oucharek
Teacher Advisor: Lonnie Liske