Elaine Turner was appointed as the Community Outreach Coordinator in December 2008 and most recently as Executive Director of The Perth and District Community Foundation. This appointment followed her retirement from RBC Royal Bank where she enjoyed a successful thirty seven year career in a number of management positions, most recently as Manager of the Perth branch. Elaine attended University of Guelph, holds an Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers and has a Personal Financial Planning Diploma from the Institute of Canadian Bankers.

Elaine grew up in rural Eastern Ontario and has been an active member of the Perth business community since 1994. She has extensive volunteer experience with numerous local organizations including the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Capital Campaign committee, and the Rotary Club of Perth which honoured her with Rotary International’s prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Medal. Elaine’s passion for excellence in philanthropic causes has been further developed during her tenure with The Perth and District Community Foundation where she enjoys working with a dedicated Board of Directors which is focused upon improving the quality of life in Perth and the western half of Lanark County.