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The Presbyterian Young People's Society (PYPS) is a fantastic organization that brings youth of the ages 14 to 25 together to worship, learn, and play. PYPS provides great events for young people - created by young people. There are three or four weekend retreats (and one day events) packed with guest speakers, music, fun activities, and fellowship. It’s something you definitely want to be a part of!

We are a ministry of the Synod of Southwestern Ontario (The Presbyterian Church in Canada).

Our Executive

Convenor

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Ray Tomchick
Ray came to PYPS to have fun and meet new people in a church community in his age group. Ray started to coming to PYPS because his friend talked about it and got him interested in it. His favorite thing about PYPS events is always meeting new people and trying to make a good impact on everyone. 

Ray is now the games guy, on the executive team. Outside of PYPS, Ray is a youth leader for two different churches. A fun and unique fact about him is that Ray is a personal trainer and a bodybuilder. If you have any questions he's your man!

Past Convenor

Convenor
Scott Goud
Scott is an avid reader and an enthusiastic singer, though mainly in the shower. He is currently interning at Execulink Telecom as a Business Intelligence Analyst before returning to full-time studies in Fall 2020 to complete his degree. Beyond singing in the shower, Scott enjoys solving Rubik’s cubes, public speaking, web development, and self-improvement.

​Scott first attended PYPS at age 14 when his sister and friends from church dragged him out to his first event and subsequently left him to fend for himself. After getting to know the other participants and executive, he attended subsequent PYPS events with much more enthusiasm. When it comes to PYPS, Scott uses his enthusiasm and financial, analytical, and organizational skills to contribute to the organization.




Secretary/Registrar

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Anna McIntosh
Anna McIntosh is a 15 (nearly 16) year old who is currently attending St. Marys DCVI, and is going into her Gr. 11 year. Anna hopes to go for her Undergraduate in English, her favourite class, once she is finished high school. Anna is very passionate about acting in and watching plays, especially at the Stratford Festival. Anna is also very interested in athletics, specifically basketball and track & field. 

Anna is currently filling the secretary registrar position on the PYPS Executive. PYPS has been a part of Anna’s life for two full years, as of May Camp 2019, and this is her second year serving on exec. Anna loves the fact that PYPS gives her a place to stay connected to Christian community, while also having fun and making memories.

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Music Director​

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Chelsea Granatier
Chelsea is 22 years old and currently a music teacher out of an academy in Binbrook. In the Fall, she will be going back to school at McMaster university, which she couldn’t be more thrilled about. Outside of her love of all things music, Chelsea enjoys reading, spending time in nature and 
connecting with her family and friends.

Chelsea will be taking a role on exec this year as a General Member. PYPS has been a part of Chelsea’s life for a year as of May Camp 2018. She really loves PYPS and how it provides a caring. Nurturing and educational platform for those involved and those yet to be involved.

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synopsis editor-In-Chief

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Abby Archambault
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Abby is a 15 year old student attending GDCI, and is starting her grade 11 year in high school. She currently holds a position at the Goderich Park Theatre and in turn, is quite the avid movie watcher. She is hoping to enter into the nursing program at McMaster university and use that to start her professional career. Abby is very passionate about music, as she can play seven different instruments.

​Abby currently holds the Synopsis Editor-In-Chief position. She has been attending PYPS events for almost two years and is excited to fill a role as an exec member that furthers her contributions to the organization. She loves the family and friends that she has found in faith through PYPS.


Social Media and photography Director

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Ursula Dorrell 
​​This is Ursula Dorrell. She is the aspiring Photographer and Social media coordinator. Ursula is 15, years old and is going into grade 10 AND also lives in Toronto. Ursula also has been with PYPS for two years and loves hanging out with participants.

Financial Director

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Cameron Siegner
His name is Cameron Siegner and he is 18 years old. He is currently finishing up High school at Waterdown District High School in Waterdown and is looking forward to moving Fanshawe  College in London for Computer Technology 1st year. He has interests in the fields of Computers, Networking, Books, Scouts, and Camp Kintail counseling. He loves working where he can in the Church and Youth Leadership, Puzzles, Technology. He is currently a General Exec 1st year. he has been with PYPS for his entire high school career 4 years! His favourite thing about PYPS is the memories he has of Jonathon, Lisa, Ray, Scott, and the Exec collaborating at weekends and activities. Good times Ho at PYPS!

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General executive

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Elizabeth Bolton