News and Announcements

In response to inquiries about the new CFUW website, CFUW provides a quick overview and some clarifications on how to use and navigate the site. Click here to read it. 

 

 

An explanation of the CFUW Resolutions Process is found on this website under Resolutions.

 

On February 2, 2012 six proposed resolutions were sent to all CFUW clubs for review. See Proposed_resolutions_booklet_for_amendments.pdf for the full text of all six resolutions, together with instructions for the review process. The proposed resolution for this year:

1. Retention of Women in Skilled Trades and Non-Traditional Occupations (CFUW Barrie & District, Ont.)

2. The Inclusion of Women and Gender Sensitive Approaches in Efforts to Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change (CFUW Halifax, N.S.)

3. Moratorium on the Construction of Industrial Wind Turbine Developments (CFUW Kincardine, Ont.)

4. Toward a Mental Health Strategy For Canada (CFUW Oakville, Ont.)

5. Full Accessibility and Barrier-free Environments for People with Disabilities (CFUW Ottawa, Ont.)

6. Ensuring Food Security in Canada (CFUW Richmond, B.C.)

Every CFUW club is asked review each resolution and send their recommendations (acceptance, amendments, or even rejection) to the National Resolutions Committee by May 1. The authors of the resolution will then consider the recommendations and finalize their resolution for submission to the CFUW AGM in Victoria in June.

 

For CFUW-Ottawa:

 

We'll need a ad hoc review committee for each Resolution. Each committee will present their recommendations at our annual "Resolutions" General meeting on Monday, April 2 for our members to vote and decide on CFUW-Ottawa's response.

 

If a Resolution topic interests you and if you'd like to learn more about the issue, to share your expertise and experience, and to contribute to CFUW advocacy for solutions - please consider joining fellow members on a review committee. Committees will meet during February and March to prepare their recommendations.

 

Those of us who have contributed to these discussions and reviews in past years have found them to be a rewarding way to participate in one of CFUW's most important functions and to get to know fellow members with similar interests.

 

For more information, or to join a group please contact our Issues Committe Chairs:

 

VP Liaison - Charlotte Rigby crigby@videotron.ca 819 778 3438

 

Chair, Status of Women & Human Rights - Sue Wilson wilsonelizabeth@yahoo.ca 613 523 8126

 

Chair, Education - Nathalie Thirlwall nathaliethir@rogers.com 613 730 6513

 

Chair, Legislation/Other -  Lynne Bond linda.bond@hrgworldwide.com 613 741 1805

The 2012 CFUW-Ottawa Proposed Bylaws reflect changes which were approved by the CFUW and CFUW-Ottawa membership between 2009 and 2012.  They are posted on the website and, for those without internet access, will be forwarded by mail.  The membership will have an opportunity to vote on them at the February 6, 2012 meeting.

Since these Bylaws contain only membership approved items, no substantive changes will be permitted.  The 2009 CFUW-Ottawa Constitution and Bylaws is a lengthy document with or without the 2012 previously approved changes.  Therefore, the hard copy for those who require copies delivered by mail will contain only the proposed changes.  The online presentation and the February 6 Power Point presentation will show the previous wording and the changes.

A quorum (10% of the membership) is required to make the vote legal.  Please plan to attend and cast your vote.  If you wish to have a hard copy of the bylaw changes at the meeting, please print a copy and bring it to the meeting.

Wilma Clapham
President

Click on News From CFUW - November 25, 2011 for:

• Info to Accompany the Constitution & Bylaws Process;
• Results from CFUW Breast Cancer Survey;
• IFUW Members' Forum Launch; and,
• IWD 2012 Project with Care Canada.

CFUW has signed an agreement with The Personal Insurance Company so members can buy home and auto insurance at preferred group rates.

 

The Personal pioneered the concept of home and auto group insurance in Canada over 35 years ago. Now, as one of the country's largest group insurers, The Personal insures members and employees of more than 600 organizations in the public and private sectors.

 

In addition to the CFUW preferred pricing at 15% on average below the general market, The Personal offers you and your dependants further discounts, customized coverage and other advantages like 24/7 Call from the Scene emergency assistance and Identity Theft Assistance. With The Personal, you also benefit by dealing directly with non-commissioned, licensed insurance professionals.

 

Contact The Personal for a quote by calling 1-888-476-8737 or go online at: www.thepersonal.com/cfuw See Flyer.

CFUW’s International Relations Committee assists CFUW members travelling to a country that is an affiliate of IFUW to meet federated members in the host country. To start the process, download the form Request for Introduction of CFUW Members Travelling Abroad from the CFUW website’s CFUW Resources section at www.cfuw.org/forms_38.html or from the CFUW-Ottawa website’s Club Documents in the Member-only section.

Members from the host country decide whether they wish to proceed with an introduction. The CFUW International Relations Committee requires six weeks notice to complete the arrangements.