PICA was started in the early 1980's and was incorporated in 1987. At that time we began the renovations on the “old schoolhouse” that was to become our new community centre.

We hold meetings when necessary to address all issues that are presented to the Island  that affect the interests of both part-time and full-time residents.

Membership is open to anyone, over the age of 19, who is a resident or landowner on Pictou Island.

We elect a minimum of seven directors annually, and from this number the officers are chosen by those present at that meeting.

We endeavour to hold enough fundraising activities during each fiscal year to provide for the maintenance and operation of our facilities, as well as other programs which we choose to
support. These include an annual food auction, pot-luck suppers, quilt making and raffle, and the occasional lobster supper.

Officers and directors for 2009:

President- Gretchen Maguire
Vice-President- Nancy MacDonald
Treasurer- Anne Chaldecott
Secretary- Ray Docker 
Directors: Gretchen Maguire, Nancy MacDonald, Anne Chaldecott,  Liz Sanders, Debbie Banks , 
Jane MacDonald, Gloria Fraser, Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb, Kay Langille, Lorne Matheson