The Pontiac Arena Fund Board is a dedicated group of community members who share a passion for preserving and improving the Shawville Arena. Together, they volunteer their time to organize fundraising events, build community support, and help ensure the arena remains a gathering place for generations to come.
Mike Rusenstrom grew up making memories at the Shawville Arena, playing hockey alongside his brother in the winter and showing cattle at the Shawville Fair. Years later, those traditions continued with his own family, as his son grew up playing hockey at the arena and his daughter shows cattle at the fair.
For Mike, preserving the arena means keeping an important part of our community and its traditions alive for generations to come.
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Meagan Derouin grew up at the Shawville Arena. From figure skating, working, and spending countless hours there during her brother’s hockey years.
Today, with her own boys playing hockey, the arena has once again become a second home. To Meagan, the arena is more than a building; it’s a place filled with history, memories, and community, and one worth preserving for generations to come.
Shelley Heaphy and her family have made the Shawville Arena a big part of their lives, with her daughters figure skating and her son playing hockey. Many hours and special memories have been shared within its walls.
Shelley believes strongly in the importance of keeping these programs close to home and ensuring local families can continue to enjoy them for generations to come.
Hannah Lang has always appreciated the way the Shawville Arena brings people together. From the Shawville Fair and Flying Elbows tournament to Lions Club events, family skating parties, and now Pontiac Arena Fund events, the arena has always been a special gathering place for the community.
Hannah joined the Pontiac Arena Fund because of her passion for community involvement and her desire to help preserve and strengthen a space that offers something for everyone for generations to come.
Ryan Currie has strong ties to the Shawville Arena and the community, with his daughter involved in figure skating and his own longstanding commitment to volunteering. He is also very involved with the Shawville Fair, lending his time and support to both the horse and cattle shows.
Ryan brings his strong community spirit to the Pontiac Arena Fund and is proud to help ensure the arena remains a place for local families to gather for generations to come.
Brady Moloughney knows firsthand how important the Shawville Arena is to local families, with his three sons all involved in hockey. A dedicated community member who is always willing to volunteer and lend a hand, Brady brings that same commitment to the Pontiac Arena Fund.
He is proud to help support a space where local families can come together and create memories for generations to come.
Bonnie Dowe has many special connections to the Shawville Arena, from watching her daughter figure skate and her son play minor hockey to seeing her children participate in 4-H and show in the arena for many years. As a dedicated member of the figure skating board, Bonnie understands the important role the arena plays in providing opportunities for local youth and families.
Her commitment to the Pontiac Arena Fund reflects her passion for keeping this important community space strong for generations to come.
