Canadian Federation of
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Cranbrook & District

 


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Local Activities

In general, CFUW clubs:

  • Provide opportunities for fellowship

  • Research and present resolutions

  • Hold meetings on educational, cultural and social issues

  • Promote qualified women as candidates for elected or appointed positions

  • Offer awards and scholarships

  • Have special interest and study groups

In Cranbrook:

  • We support local causes
  • We have a book club which meets usually monthly
  • Provide a venue and nominate a "Woman of the Year"
  • Our group has given financial support to many local organizations and events, including the public library, the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, the Symphony of the Kootenays, MS Infinity Science and Math conferences, the Science Fair, Visual Arts, and the Eating Disorders Clinic

Cranbrook & District University Women’s Club Scholarships

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Female student who graduated from secondary school in the College Region and who has completed at least one academic year at College of the Rockies.

Selection: Award presented to a female continuing with her education full-time at the College of the Rockies based on academic achievement.

Cranbrook & District University Women’s Club Bursary

Amount: Up to $500 (Funds will be applied towards tuition and/or book payment purposes in the form of a voucher).

Eligibility: This award will be presented to a returning female student, who is enrolled in full-time studies at the College of the Rockies .

Selection: Based on the combination of demonstrated financial need and academic achievement.

What's happening:

2010 Schedule:

Tentative agenda - All dates and speakers are to be confirmed.

  • Sept - Fisherville tour with Diana, open to the public. Meeting to follow at Ellen's.
  • Oct. - House Staging by Cathryn; keep program short to accommodate bazaar planning
  • Nov. - Audrey Vance and Linda price on Altering Destiny Through education (Bountiful women)
  • Dec - Christmas party
  • Jan - Menopause by Linda S. (short program to allow time for Woman of the Year)
  • Feb -City of Cranbrook water planning
  • March - Woman of the Year, and then only a business meeting
  • April - Fun night of cue and line dancing with public invited, by Karen
  • May - AGM

2009 Schedule: