Activities

 

Resolution Committee - The Resolution Committee, with unanimous support from the club, was formed last year to do research on Industrial Wind Turbines. As a result of the work done a resolution has been presented to national CFUW in Ottawa for consideration.

Resolved , That the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), while recognizing the importance of sustainable energy sources, strongly urges all levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal, territorial) to institute a moratorium on the construction of Industrial Wind Turbine developments until such time that evidence based, impartial, scientific research studies have identified issues relating to site placement, economic efficiencies and potential effects on human health and the environment.

Afternoon Garden Tea Party - On August 14th, an Afternoon Garden Tea Party was held to raise funds for our annual bursary which is presented at the local high school commencement in the fall to a graduating female student who is going on to university or college. On the Saturday before the tea, several members met to make fancy sandwiches. Many members contributed squares and cookies. On the morning of the tea some members set up the tables and chairs and got everything ready. At 1:00 guests started to arrive, were greeted by a member and seated at their table. Sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, cookies, squares and tea were served. There was also a white elephant table. The guests enjoyed their afternoon. The tea was a success.

Book Sale -  The Book Sale, organized by Loreen and Jackie, was held on May22nd, 2010, as a fundraiser. Members contributed many books for the sale. Scheduled to be held on Saturday  morning plans had to be changed due to the inclement weather. So the tables were set up on Sunday morning and the books were put out for display. Many members helped that day with the sale. The sale went well. Unsold books were boxed up for future sale opportunities at garage sales and at the  Afternoon Garden Tea being held in August.