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updated June 2005 Who are we? The Canadian Federation of University
Women - Belleville & District has been a vital community organization
for over 60 years. We are a part of a national organization of women university
graduates that encourages friendship and co-operation among women.
What do we do? We are committed to:
Who can join the Belleville & District Club? Any Women who holds either a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an university with international accreditation or a graduate of a three year college program. Local Activities C.F.U.W. Belleville & District meets the third Thursday of each month at St. Thomas Anglican Church. Monthly programs are planned to address issues that are relevant and appealing to different interests. This year we offered $2500 in scholarships to graduates of local secondary schools who a pursuing a post-secondary education either at a community college or university. Special interest groups provide opportunities for friendship,
thought provoking discussions and opportunities to learn. These groups
cover Canadian Literature, Gourmet, Read the World, Contemporary Concerns,
Investment, and Bridge.
National Activities On the national level, we lobby the Federal government about our policies on education, the status of women, human rights, and the quality of life. We provide opportunities to network with members at local, regional, provincial, national, and international meetings. We support the C.F.U.W. Charitable Trust which receives
individual and club donations and manages funds for graduate awards and
fellowships, an annual music award and an annual grant to the National
Library of Canada.
How you can join Attend one of their meetings at the St. Thomas Anglican Church, Belleville, or their annual garden tour. For more information call Marylea at 613-477-1873.
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