On June 15, 1987, Pierre Caissie lost his life in a tragic drowning accident while trying to save another youth.
Pierre Caissie had been a member, leader, volunteer, and staff of the Moncton Boys & Girls Club Inc. for fifteen years.

He was scheduled to enter his fourth year at the University of Moncton.

In July of 1989, Marc Caissie, the brother of Pierre, also died in a tragic accident. Along with his wife, Suzanne, and five month old daughter, Angele, Marc died in a house fire. Marc, the eldest son of the Caissie family was the founder of the Caissie Memorial Scholarship Fund which was designed to provide financial assistance towards a Post-Secondary education for youth at the Moncton Boys & Girls Club Inc.

Pierre and his brother Marc showed great personal commitment towards the development of youth. It is in honour of their fine example of service to the club and community that their many friends commemorate this bursary as a living memorial.

On June 8, 1990, the family of Pierre Caissie accepted the Star of Courage presented by Governor General of Canada. Mr. Charles Caissie accepted this award on behalf of his brother, Pierre.

On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, we lost our friend. It is in honor of his love for the Boys & Girls Club of Moncton, his neighborhood, and for his fine example of service to the club and community that we commemorate this bursary in his memory.

Rene “Pepsi” Landry dedicated many years of his life serving his community, particularly his neighborhood. A place better known as Parkton. He also served as a Moncton city councilor for over 3 terms and as an elected member of the legislative assembly from 1999 until 2003.

Rene volunteered for various organizations over the years, including the Kidney Foundation of Canada, The Recreation Society of Atlantic Canada, The Moncton Minor Baseball Association, and with the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Moncton.

In 1991, he received the Boys & Girls Club of Moncton’s highest award, the Builder of Youth, for his significant lifetime contribution to the well-being of the children and youth of his community. In 1992, he received the 125 commemorative medal in recognition of significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada.
Rene worked for the Boys & Girls Club of Moncton for over 20 years in the early 1960’s and 1970’s. He served the club as a leader and monitor and is still recognized today by the many children and youth who knew him as a father figure who was always there for them during their childhood.

The Pierre & Marc Caissie Memorial Scholarship and the Rene (Pepsi) Landry Memorial Bursary are awarded separately to an individual BGC Moncton (formerly the Boys & Girls Club of Moncton) youth who has been a member. If no current or former member applies, consideration shall be given to active volunteers  
or an active leader within Greater Moncton who has not taken part in the BGC Moncton
The applicant, through their involvement with the club or Greater Moncton, has exhibited and personified a commitment to the leadership and well-being of youth in the community. The award will be presented to an applicant in any field of study for a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree, who is in need of financial assistance.

The recipient of the Pierre and Marc Caissie Memorial Scholarship will be awarded at least $500.

The recipient of the Rene (Pepsi) Landry Memorial Bursary will be awarded at least $500.

All applications must be submitted by Monday, May 22nd. Please note that by completing this form, you are applying for both the Pierre & Marc Caissie Memorial Scholarship and the Rene (Pepsi) Landry Memorial Bursary.

The Pierre and Marc Caissie Memorial Scholarship will be paid in one installment at the beginning of the school year.

The Rene (Pepsi) Landry Memorial Bursary will be paid in one installment at the beginning of the school year.