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October General Meeting PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CHARLOTTE RIGBY elcome to our 2015-16 Season! Save the date Wednesday, Nov. 25, DATE: Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 WThis issue is full of news and for a great event at Centrepointe. In TIME: 7:30 p.m. articles about groups, club events, and collaboration with Kick in for Kids, a Place: Riverside United Church/ CFUW happenings. Here are a few charitable group which supports Rideau Anglican Church of the thoughts about what to expect this year: Resurrection, District High School students, we’ll en- As we start our 105th year, Canada is 3191 Riverside Drive, joy Canadian authors Charlotte Gray Ottawa, ON K1V 8N8 undergoing a prolonged federal election and Jane Urquhart in conversation about campaign. The election results on Oct. SPEAKER: Andrea Auger, Reconciliation “Fiction and Nonfiction: Why we do it.” & Research Manager, First 19 may well result in substantial changes The fundraiser will begin with a reception to our country’s programs and future. It’s Nations Child & Family featuring gourmet treats from the Rideau important for us to speak to issues that Caring Society of Canada Lakes area, a silent auction, and lots more! are important to Canadian women and TOPIC: Equality + Justice for First For more information, see our website. Nations Kids = A Better families. Our CFUW-Ottawa catchment Canada for All area encompasses 10 federal constituen- (see President on next page) cies (two in Québec and eight in ) Andrea Auger was and we advocate to MPs in all 10. CFUW/ INSIDE raised in Thunder Kanata will host an all-candidates meet- Bay, Ontario and is ing on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7:00 p.m. at CFUW-Ottawa 2015 AGM Ojibwe from Pays the Beaverbrook Library, 2500 Campeau Defying the Odds: Ontario Council AGM Plat First Nation. Dr. Those of us in Kanata may wish to 2015 After graduating save the date! Proposed Ontario Council Resolution on Photo by: Christian Mackie Christian by: Photo from Lakehead This year, we are all invited to par- Age Discrimination University (BA (Hons)/B.Ed) in 2006, ticipate in a national discussion about CFUW 2015 AGM Québec City Andrea went on to complete her MA CFUW’s relationship with Graduate CFUW 2015 Resolutions in French in 2008. Since 2008, she has Women International (GWI) — formerly CFUW-Ottawa’s New Banner been working at the Caring Society as the the International Federation of University Touchstones of Hope Coordinator and CFUW Dragonauts at 2015 Dragon Boat Women (IFUW.) This relationship dates Races now as the Reconciliation and Research from 1919 when CFUW joined with Rogers TV Interview: Charlotte Rigby Manager. Andrea specializes in various women from Britain and the United roles including facilitation of workshops, UWHAW Meets With Canada’s States to create an international women’s Ambassador to Afghanistan training, presentations, and Touchstones federation. Today, CFUW is a major sup- CFUW-Ottawa STF Indenture Changes of Hope sessions as well as coordinating porter of IFUW/GWI and is its largest Voices for Afghan Women IV and supervising students and volunteers. member. Our CFUW National Board, Community Service Awards: Janet Hagey, Andrea writes proposals for funding and concerned about the relationship and Fran Harding nominations and publications such as implications for the future of both organi- alternate UN reports and peer-reviewed Golf, Bridge, Lunch Fundraiser at Larrimac zations, has undertaken a national review. Golf Course journal articles. She coordinates the Car- Watch for information from the Board Membership Directories ing Society newsletter and the First Peoples and from groups of members working on Child & Family Review (FPCFR). CFUW-Ottawa Abridged Income the issue, about how you can participate. Statement, 2014-15 (see Meeting on next page) Your input is important. Capital Carillon October 2015

President – continued Meeting – continued Support for women’s education is With her background in education, In her work and personal life, Andrea an important part of our mission, and in Andrea is passionate about teaching, hopes to continue to make a difference 2014-15, our CFUW-Ottawa Scholarship mentoring, and learning from others, in the lives of others and build brighter Trust Fund (STF) provided over $30,000 especially children, youth, and Elders. futures for the generations to come. in scholarships to students at Carleton and Areas of interest include approaches to CFUW-Ottawa General Meetings Ottawa Universities. See inside for details reconciliation, conflict resolution, and are open to the public. Feel free to invite about our two new scholarships this year. human rights. your family, friends, and neighbors. We’ve all been saddened by the pass- ing of Flora MacDonald in July. Flora was a trailblazer in Canadian politics CFUW-Ottawa AGM, May 5, 2015 who inspired women everywhere. An honorary member of CFUW, she was a tireless worker on behalf of women and girls, and her dedication to improving the lot of Afghan women and children made her a very special friend of our club. We remember her fondly. The high- CFUW offers opportunities for so- light of cial support, lifelong learning, and com- the 2015 munity involvement. Experience teaches CFUW- us that membership is most rewarding Ottawa for those who participate. The CFUW AGM held, as Ontario Council Biennium Theme: usual, at Algonquin Col- “Dynamic Women Working Together lege’s Restaurant Interna- Make a Difference” is very true. Welcome tional, was welcoming Sue and Welcome back – and have a great year in CFUW-Ottawa! Holloway with an honorary membership. Sue has been coach- From the top, from left to right, clock- ing the CFUW Dragonauts since in- wise: 1) Sue Holloway and Jean Chap- ception in 2012-13 and is a two-time man; 2) 2015-16 CFUW-Ottawa Execu- Olympian medallist. She was the first tive: Fran Manning, VP Liaison; Jean woman and first Canadian to compete Chapman, VP Operations; Christine in both Summer and Winter Games Marland, Secretary; Evelyn Hachey- in the same year, in the 1976 Winter Capital Carillon is published monthly Horsky, Treasurer; Nancy DeVillers, Olympics in cross-country skiing and from October to May, except for ­January. Past President; and Charlotte Rigby, in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Please send all material for President; 3) Sue Holloway. ­canoe sprint. She competed during the next issue to the Editor: the 1970s and 80s, winning both a Mary Butterill NOTE: Missing from the photo of silver and a bronze medal in women’s at [email protected]. the Executive are: Sue Hurtubise, VP canoe sprint at the Summer Olym- Next issue: November 2015 Communications and Judith Neale pics in Los Angeles in 1984. She was Deadline: Oct. 15, 2015 Holtzhauer, VP Membership. Evelyn resigned as Treasurer this past sum- inducted into the Canadian Olympic Links to electronic issues going back to mer and Janet Riehm accepted the Hall of Fame in 1986. Sue was well Feb. 2001 are found under Newsletter, position. received as the keynote speaker at the Archives on the Club website at CFUW Ontario Council AGM host- www.cfuw-ottawa.org. Photos by: Mary Butterill ed by Ottawa on May 29-30, 2015.

2 October 2015 Capital Carillon Defying the Odds – CFUW Ontario Council AGM 2015 From all reports, the Ontario Council examples of the “You can do it” philoso- AGM sand Conference, hosted May phy which has enabled them to overcome 29-30, 2015 by CFUW-Ottawa at the challenges and be the best they can be. Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport, was What a treat it was to listen to them! a resounding success. Those of you who We were privileged to have repre- attended can vouch for the excellent sentatives from many Ontario clubs at speakers — , Tina Fedeski, the conference. In addition to Brenda Sadiqa Basiri, and keynote speaker Sue Robertson, Ontario Council President, Holloway. They informed us, entertained and the provincial Board of Directors, we Ontario Council President Brenda Robertson, City us, inspired us, and challenged us to “Defy had Doris Mae Oulton, CFUW National of Ottawa Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor, and AGM LAC Co-Chair Natalie Lam Photo by: Sue Chapman the Odds” and accomplish our goals. And President, who spoke to us about her trav- they succeeded in using their stories as els to many clubs across the country, and good practical ideas and strong interaction provided highlights with our table groups. of their activities My thanks to each member of the in advocacy, in- Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) creasing member- who worked very hard for 16 months to ship, and broaden- make sure that the conference was the very ing involvement best we could provide. Thanks to all who by joining other attended and helped create such a positive women’s groups and welcoming atmosphere. Next year, on for targeted activi- May 13-14, 2016, we will be hosted by ties. In addition, CFUW Orangeville and District — mark Brenda Robertson’s your calendars and plan to attend. interactive presen- Nancy DeVillers LAC members, from left to right: Nancy DeVillers, Natalie Lam, Charlotte Rigby, tation on the top- Co-Chair, Local Arrangements Sue Chapman, Lynne Bond, Joan Bell-Scott, Janet Riehm, Nancy Vrooman, Pat Committee (LAC) Burns, and Ann Flynn Missing from photo: Anne Alper, Jean Chapman, Carol ic “Leadership in Hinde, and Denise Johnson. Photo by: Attendee, on Sue Chapman’s camera Your Club” gave us Ontario Council AGM 2015

Age Discrimination in Ontario Employee Benefit Programs

CFUW-Ottawa is in process of submit- arrange for a benefit plan that treats em- because she was a woman, or a person of ting a resolution to CFUW Ontario ployees differently because of their age, colour, or disabled, etc., striking down Council regarding discrimination in sex, or marital status. However, Ontario such restrictions would be so obvious as Ontario employee benefit programs. In Regulation 286/01: Benefit Plans (O.Reg. to not even require discussion. But clear Canada, only the federal government 286/01), clearly limits participation in discrimination for those over 65, and and federally-regulated employers are benefit plans to employees “who are 18 indeed, for those under 18, is currently legally required to provide employee or over but under 65”. acceptable. benefit plans. Other employers who pro- One may well ask how the Ontario Our intention to submit this reso- vide benefit plans must meet provincial Government can say on one hand that lution will be forwarded to the CFUW Employment Standards Acts (ESAs). an employer cannot discriminate against Ontario Council on Oct. 1 and the final The Ontario Employment Standards an employee based on age and yet give resolution submitted on Nov. 15. If you Act, 2000 (S.O. 2000, c.41) proclaims employers that right under Ontario wish more information, or would like to every individual is equal before and un- Regulation 286/01. If the notification be involved in this process, please con- der the law, has the right to protection, that an individual was no longer eligible tact me at [email protected] or by and shall not be discriminated against, for employee group benefits because she phone at (613) 830-3086. including discrimination based on age. had turned 65 actually read that the indi- Fran Manning No employer shall provide, offer, or vidual was no longer eligible for benefits VP Liaison

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It was a hit! Our poster “CFUW-Ottawa: to our mission for the resources (financial Reaching Out to the World at Home” and human) invested in GWI? Doris presented four groups with international Mae presented three components for connections: Diplomatic Hospitality; consideration: International Women’s Day; HIPPY ■■ Component #1: Understanding the The 97th CFUW National AGM and (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool CFUW relationship with and expecta- Conference was held June 18-21 with the Youngsters); and UWHAW. See the tions associated with the GWI. theme “River and Tides, Women on the poster at cfuw-ottawa.org/Why-join- ■■ Component #2: Identifying the ac- Move.” We were well-represented with 14 CFUW-Ottawa. Posters are a great way tivities, outputs, and results of the GWI. CFUW-Ottawa members attending. for clubs to show what they are doing ■■ Component #3: Funds/Financial. Hally Siddons and Leila Metcalf (they included the “Early Learning and The issues and the review process are gave a well-attended workshop “Building Child Care” project of CFUW’s both controversial. The next stage is an a Voice for Women: One Club Charts Caucus, and “Promoting Plain Language/ online discussion over the course of the a Route” that reviewed the history of Clear Writing” from CFUW Saugeen) and next year. We will be invited to respond our University Women Helping Afghan the poster area was a natural spot to gather to three sets of questions, and the process Women (UWHAW) Group and how it and talk about each other’s initiatives. We will conclude at the 2016 AGM. For more helps Afghan women help themselves. expect an expanded poster space next year. details, see www.cfuw.org/en-ca/aboutus/ Hally described how we identified an in- An extremely important session was ifuw-gwi/ifuw-gwigoingforward.aspx . ternational need; built a working group the Town Hall where President Doris I urge you to study and consider very of like-minded women; and developed an Mae Oulton introduced the process that carefully the information and discussion effective group action plan and program. CFUW will use to review and evaluate points that have been prepared by the UWHAW funds scholarships for Afghan our relationship with Graduate Women CFUW Board, and by groups of mem- girls and women, supports Afghan students International (GWI) (formerly IFUW, bers. The outcome of the process and the in Canada, and raises awareness among our the International Federation of University decisions made will determine the future members and friends. Women). The Primary Question: What of both CFUW and GWI.

A new feature this year was a space are the member benefits and outcome Charlotte Rigby for individual club poster presentations. measurements for CFUW in relationship President, CFUW-Ottawa

Something New! Something Special! CFUW-OTTAWA SAVE THE DATE! HOLIDAY PARTY 2015 NEW MEMBERS Clark Room, RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr., Ottawa Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, Noon to 3 p.m. RECEPTION Main fundraiser for our Scholarship Trust Fund NOV. 2, 2015 Elegant Hot and Cold Buffet – Family and Friends Welcome Bake Sale ● Grab Bags ● Raffle ● Door Prizes Meet and welcome our New Members at the November Silent Auction ● Entertainment, & more General Meeting Buy Tickets $40 (incl. taxes and service charge): Hear Speaker Byronie Baxter, • By contacting Alice Bolt at (613) 731-5221 or at [email protected]; or, Executive Director, EFry Ottawa • At the Oct. 5 & Nov. 2 General Meetings; or, Indulge in Tasty Treats • By registering online at www.cfuw-ottawa.org/events.

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CFUW AGM 2015: Policy Resolutions Fran Manning, VP Liaison

Two main and two emergency resolutions were presented at the CFUW AGM port and advocacy and can’t wait the full 15-month CFUW resolutions process. in Québec City in June. Delegates approved the two main resolutions and one The first emergency resolution on the Murdered and Missing proposed by of the emergency resolutions. These three resolutions are now CFUW policy CFUW Barrie presented to the AGM delegates called on the Government of and CFUW clubs may now take action to raise awareness on these issues. Canada to engage the expertise of indigenous leaders and women’s organiza- tions to combat violence against indigenous women and to report annually The two new main policies are: on progress. It was NOT approved as meeting the criteria for an emergency 1. SAVING OUR POLLINATORS AND OUR ENVIRONMENT: MORATORIUM ON resolution, given that this ongoing issue is already addressed in CFUW policy THE USE OF NEONICOTINOID PESTICIDES (CFUW Edmonton). This policy on violence against women. has three clauses: the first urges all levels of government to immediately The second met the criteria for a CFUW emergency resolution based on timing implement a moratorium on the sale and use of neonics; the second calls and need, and was approved. This new policy is: for the government to obtain or conduct independent scientific studies on the effects of neonics prior to lifting the moratorium; and the last calls for 3. PHYSICIAN ASSISTED DEATH (CFUW Belleville and District). It has one the government to make the full, unabridged results of these studies avail- resolved clause: that CFUW urge the Government of Canada to create able to Canadians for review and discussion prior to lifting the moratorium. national legislation codifying an individual’s right to physician assisted This was the same resolution and wording that passed at our Resolutions death while simultaneously protecting individuals identified as vulnerable, Meeting in February. and that this legislation includes, but is not limited to: 1. Amendments to the relevant sections of the Criminal Code to allow competent individuals 2. REDUCING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH THE USE OF CARBON TAXES the right to choose physician assisted death while protecting individuals (CFUW Victoria). This policy has three clauses: the first urges the three identified as vulnerable; and 2. The right of an individual to create a living levels of government to implement a national, comprehensive, and predict- will and advanced directive for their end of life care, while competent, to be able carbon tax to reduce greenhouse gases; the second urges that Canada legally enforceable should they become incapable of making those decisions. adopt carbon taxes as the centre of a robust national climate action plan; The full and final texts of the three policies are found online at: www.fcfdu.org/ and the last urges Canada to support the adoption of carbon taxes and other Portals/0/Advocacy/Resolutions/Adopted%20Resolutions%202015.pdf and carbon reduction strategies around the world. This resolution passed without will be added to the CFUW Policy Book. In October, we will receive tools and amendment, as approved at our February General Meeting. action plans to advocate for these policies. All members are encouraged to join CFUW defines an emergency resolution as one which requires immediate sup- us in continuing this incredibly important aspect of CFUW.

CFUW-Ottawa’s New Banner Our new banner was launched at the CFUW Ontario Council AGM in Ottawa on May 29- 30, 2015, where it was well received. It incorporates CFUW’s new blue-green colour scheme and slogan: “The Power of Women Working Together” (in English and in French). The image of the Parliament We extend sincere condolences to Buildings was adapted from the logo created longtime active CFUW-Ottawa by Pat Paterson for the 2010 CFUW AGM member Marilyn Dawson on the hosted by Ottawa during our Club’s centennial death of her husband Peter H. year. Great photos of our Hiking, Madri-Gals, ­Dawson in Ottawa on Friday, June and Dragonauts Groups represent the myriad 12, 2015, after a sudden illness. activities of the Club. Note that our website Marilyn is a member of the Wednes- address features prominently on the banner. day Duplicate Bridge Group, Inter- The banner was developed last Club national Cuisine I, and Literature year by Gayle Bertrand, former Membership Study Group II. Services officer at the CFUW National Office here in Ottawa, assisted by Charlotte Rigby We invite all CFUW-Ottawa mem- and Mary Butterill. Gayle had previously de- bers to let us know about deaths in signed comparable banners for several other their immediate families or of other CFUW clubs using Adobe Illustrator software. significant persons in their lives if The roll-up, very portable banner was pro- they wish to have notices published duced cost-effectively by Vizual Tek Displays. in the Carillon.

5 Capital Carillon October 2015 CFUW Dragonauts 2015 Another Successful Team Effort

For the third year in a row, we fielded a Race, to which the 16 highest fundraisers profit from our participation in the Great team of hardy, dedicated women from are invited; 2) to beat our previous best Glebe Garage Sale really helped make CFUW-Ottawa and CFUW/Kanata time of 2:59:90; and 3) to have as much this happen. to participate in Tim Horton’s Ottawa fun as ever. We did not quite beat last year’s time, Dragon Boat Festival. Planning began Well, two out of three is not bad! but we blame it on strong crosswinds. early and we were on the Rideau River We were the 15th best fundraiser, We did have lots of fun. Between the practicing by mid-May. raising $6,668.86 for the charities. As six practices, the garage sale, and the ex- Our goals this year were: 1) to again a result, we enjoyed participating in the citement of race day, new friendships were be good fundraisers so we could paddle in opening ceremonies and getting out on formed and old rekindled. The magic of the Friday night Charity Challenge Cup the water for the Friday race. An excellent being out together on the river is a large part of the appeal. Sue Holloway, Olympian and hon- orary CFUW-Ottawa member, was our coach and drummer. Her encouragement and good humour are irreplaceable. Her daughter Alexandra was our steersperson, and we all paddled our best. This not-for-profit dragon boat fes- tival is the largest one in North America. Two hundred boats competed and over $316,000 was raised for charity. The Dragonauts are delighted to have been a part of this. Dragonauts 2015 If you are interested in joining us From left to right: Front row (kneeling): Lois Siegel, Jennifer Hasson, Liz Weber, Wanda in 2016, contact Patricia O’Flaherty at Nowosielski, Laureen Silke, Ann Flynn, and Kringen Henein [email protected]. Back row (standing): Sue Roseman, Doreen Dyck, Gail Christison, Adell Hay, Kathy Greiner, Kringen Henein Leila Metcalf, Beth Doubt, Jennifer Rose, Esther Earle, Patricia O’Flaherty, Sheila Pepper, Liza Dragonauts 2015 Zaslavsky, Iza Morawiecka, and Jennifer Rae Photo by: Paul Jean

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, CFUW-Ottawa social justice, support education, improve President Charlotte Rigby was inter- the status of girls and women, and ensure viewed on “daytime Ottawa” by host a sustainable future; and 4) its broad range Derick Fage and co-host Catherine of activities: advocacy on issues, fundrais- Marion (Rogers TV, Cable 22). The live ing for and awarding scholarships, many interview lasted about seven minutes. popular study and interest groups (touch- Nancy DeVillers had also been inter- ing on fun ones such as Easy Gourmet viewed on this show in September 2012 and Book Clubs). The upcoming Season and 2013, during her presidency. Opener on Monday, Sept. 21 at Ottawa’s Charlotte outlined the scope, goals, City Hall was highlighted and promoted and activities of CFUW-Ottawa. Her key in the interview, reinforced by an on- messages about the Club included: 1) its screen announcement “Welcome and Charlotte Rigby in the Rogers TV Studio with Catherine Marion and Derick Fage Photo by: increasing inclusivity; 2) its national and Welcome Back” that rotated periodically Nancy Simmons-Wright international reach; 3) its abiding mission with a visual of the Club website address, since inception a century ago to work for Twitter account, and Facebook logo.

6 October 2015 Capital Carillon Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Meets With UWHAW On a lovely July day, a group of University until Afghanistan can get up Women Helping Afghan Women and away solo. She believes that (UWHAW) members met with Canada’s Afghanistan is trending toward Ambassador to Afghanistan, Deborah stability but that international Lyons, to explore how we could work support is still required. together for the women of Afghanistan. Ambassador Lyons is Ambassador Lyons thanked us for committed to women’s is- our efforts and engagement in Afghanistan sues. She has been hosting a and encouraged us to keep Canadians Reception Series to highlight interested in Afghanistan, to continue women in the martial arts, to provide money for girls’ education in music, journalism, et cetera­. Afghanistan, and to keep up the noise level She has offered to Skype or with the media. She emphasized that the video UWHAW into one of world needs good news stories and appre- the receptions. She sits on From left to right: Front row: Fran Harding, Iza Morawiecka, ciated our submission to The Maple Leaf an Advisory Committee on and Ambassador Deborah Lyons Middle row: Joan Bell-Scott, Judith Neale Holtzhauer, and Deirdre Abernethy Back row: Mary = La Feuille d’érable (the newsletter of the gender spending co-chaired Partington, Hanneke Boadway-Overbeek, Hally Siddons, Norma Department of National Defence and the by Rula Ghani, First Lady Pike, and Eileen Olexiuk Photo by: Tara Fischer Canadian Forces) which reinforced that of Afghanistan, and offered Afghanistan and Afghan women and girls to send us the public minutes. She has Triennial in South Africa in 2016. We are still a priority for Canada. offered her residence in Kabul as a meet- were delighted to meet Ambassador Lyons The central focus of her message was ing place to the soon-to-be-approved and appreciated her encouragement. the need to “stay the course in Afghanistan”. Graduate Women International (GWI) Norma Pike She used the analogy of “training wheels” Afghan affiliate and hopes to assist in get- University Women Helping Afghan to underscore that need — a requirement ting Afghan representation at the GWI Women Study and Interest Group

Changes to CFUW-Ottawa’s Scholarship Trust Fund Indenture The Trustees of the CFUW-Ottawa duration of their terms as the Club’s Funds thanks to the generosity of the Trustees of Scholarship Trust Fund (STF), with the Raised Chair and Treasurer, respectively. that Foundation, and in particular, Hally approval of the CFUW-Ottawa Board, are The STF Chair and Treasurer are also ap- Siddons. The Earl Connell Foundation proposing slight changes to the Indenture pointed by the Board while the Secretary previously made a donation of $1,000 for the Fund. We announced at the last and Scholarship Convenor are appointed each year and it is this funding which will AGM that we would be putting these by the other STF Trustees. The increase cover the costs of the scholarship. All other changes to the membership at the first in the number of Trustees with voting scholarships stay the same. General Meeting on Oct. 5. privileges correspondingly increases the On behalf of the Scholarship Trust The main change to the Indenture is quorum from three to four. Fund Trustees, I will be making a motion an increase in the number of Trustees to Appendix A of the indenture docu- to approve these changes at the General six from five, elevating the Funds Raised ment, which lists and outlines the terms of Meeting on Oct. 5. Click here to view the Chair from an observer to a full Trustee all STF scholarships, has also changed. We current STF Trust Indenture document, with voting privileges. This recognizes the are deleting the Lois Harper Scholarship last updated in September 2015, located importance of the liaison between fund- at the as it is no in the Scholarships and Donating section raising and the Scholarship Trust Fund. longer funded. However, we are adding of the CFUW-Ottawa website. The other small change describes the two new scholarships — a Scholarship If you have any questions about Club Treasurer as a Trustee rather than as for an Indigenous Student at Algonquin these changes, please contact me or the a Member-at-Large. The Club Treasurer College worth $1,000, which was ap- CFUW-Ottawa President, Charlotte has always been a voting Trustee of the proved this Spring by the Board, and the Rigby. Thank you. STF. Both of these Trustees are appointed Earl Connell Foundation Scholarship at Margaret Haines by the CFUW-Ottawa Board for the Carleton worth $1,000, added this year Chair, Scholarship Trust Fund

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his was the tri- Rigby — a fine example of and arguments, “to be strong enough to “Tumph of hope co-operation with poten- say no to violence.” The young man and over despair!” said Sally tial for future endeavours young woman representing the others Armstrong, renowned within Graduate Women at their graduation ceremony spoke of Canadian journalist and International. a peaceful and prosperous future, when humanitarian, describing Guests included Afghanistan’s citizens would be equal. It the graduation ceremony at Mr. Dawood Qayomi, is significant that the Afghan President, the Gawharshad Institute Counsellor and Chargé Dr. Ashraf Ghani, is on the Board of of Higher Education d’Affaires at the Embassy Directors of GIHE. (GIHE) in Kabul. She Sally Armstrong of Afghanistan, currently Ms. Armstrong, who has written sev- Photo by: Lois Siegel was speaking at Voices for the Acting Ambassador, eral books on the subject, believes that the Afghan Women IV, the annual June gar- and The Hon. Chris Alexander, current rising up of women in impoverished parts den party hosted by Hally Siddons, who of Citizenship and Immigration of the world is a new and encouraging leads CFUW-Ottawa’s University Women and a former Ambassador to Afghanistan. phenomenon; their emancipation is the Helping Afghan Women (UWHAW). Several Afghans currently resident in ticket to future prosperity. The focus on June 16, as always, was to Canada were also present, along with nu- Alison Hobbs support Afghan women, and, most im- merous members and friends of CFUW. University Women Helping Afghan portantly, to raise funds for scholarships Mr. Qayomi told us that the students Women Study and Interest Group to GIHE for deprived female Afghan at the Gawharshad Institute were the students who would otherwise be barred future and backbone of his country. He from higher education. spoke of a growing awareness of the need Recent CFUW-Ottawa “You should be proud of yourselves,” for gender equality in Afghanistan and Appointments/Changes Ms. Armstrong told UWHAW, whose said that more Afghan women than ever Janet Riehm replaces Evelyn four-year scholarship support has enabled are acting in key roles. International as- Hachey-Horsky as CFUW-Ottawa the first cohort of funded students to grad- sistance is still essential, however, and he Treasurer and Scholarship Trust uate. Her friend, Dr. Sima Samar, GIHE’s promised co-operation. Chris Alexander Fund Trustee. founder and UWHAW’s inspiration, had spoke of the UWHAW group as one of Christine Rollo replaces Nancy wanted to “grab young people out of the the “most continuous and selfless” sup- Simmons-Wright as Special Projects ashes” of the Taliban regime, to become porters of Afghan women. “Conscious of Convenor. Afghanistan’s future nation builders, the the work that still needs to be done” in Lynne Bond replaces Mary Butterill girls as well as the boys. The students at Afghanistan, the Government of Canada as Annual Report Editor. Gawharshad come from many different knows that “the people who care must Sandra Bassett resigned from the tribes, Sunni and Shia Moslems living to- stay the course.” Program Committee, which cur- gether, ten to an apartment. “Their thirst Sally Armstrong passionately rein- rently includes Suzanne Belliveau, to learn is unsurpassed.” Ms. Armstrong forced these messages, saying that the pro- Alicia Natividad, Edeltraud Neal, recalled the incredulous faces of the par- grams in which the students enrol, such as and Ann Schachhuber. ents, remembering the strictures of the Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Patricia O’Flaherty replaces Adell Taliban when their daughters were small empower them, by the acquisition of facts Hay as Chair, CFUW-Ottawa children, now watching them graduate. Dragonauts. Without international support such as Lorna Bickerton replaces Hally ours, this could not have happened. Siddons and Judith Neale- This year, inspired by UWHAW’s Holtzhauer as Chair, University efforts, further funds were raised by uni- Women Helping Afghan Women. versity women outside Canada (Women Christine Marland replaces Alice Graduates-USA), sufficient for an extra Bolt as Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa representative. scholarship. President of WG-USA, Louise McLeod, presented this contribution From left to right:Hally Siddons, Charlotte Tammy Shaw replaces Patricia Bays Rigby, Sally Armstrong, and Mary Partington as Madri-Gals Choir Director. to CFUW-Ottawa President, Charlotte Photo by: Alison Hobbs

8 October 2015 Capital Carillon Kudos to Our Recent Community Service Award Winners!

Congratulations to Janet Hagey and Fran Harding, CFUW-Ottawa members who were recognized recently for their com- munity service. On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Janet received the Vanier Community Service Centre’s Family Sector Award for her outstanding volunteer engagement with HIPPY Ottawa (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters). Janet co-founded CFUW-Ottawa’s HIPPY Community Service Project in 2011 and has co-chaired it since inception, becom- ing the sole Chair for 2015-16. On June 6, 2015, CFUW received a Certificate of Appreciation for CFUW-Ottawa’s volunteer Janet Hagey, with Raymond Delage, President of work with HIPPY, pictured above right. the Board of Directors of the Vanier Community On Saturday, April 25, 2015, Fran Service Centre (VCSC) and on the right, Michel Ger- Harding received a Leading Women/ vais, VCSC Executive Director.Photo by: Bill Aikman Leading Girls Community Builders celebrated for decades of commitment From left to right: Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre, Fran Harding, and Catherine Lewis, iSisters Technol- Certificate of Recognition from the to the community. She volunteers her ogy Mentoring Inc. Photo by: John Harding Ontario Women’s Directorate in a cer- time and talents at iSisters Technology emony hosted by Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Mentoring Inc., Cornerstone Housing Food Centre (operated under the auspices Ottawa Centre. Fran was recognized and for Women, and the Heron Emergency of the Ottawa Food Bank), among others.

Another Sold-Out Event for CFUW-Ottawa! Golf, Bridge, and Lunch at Larrimac Golf Club On June 26, 77 ladies enjoyed a sunny day on the golf course or playing bridge on the veranda overlooking the lovely course, and joining for a delicious lunch. Besides the morning activities, guests were offered opportunities to add extra revenue to the Scholarship Trust Fund (raffle, 50/50, and “Guess the Number of Tees”). Prizes were awarded for golf and bridge and numer- ous door prizes were presented at the end of the day. From left to right, clockwise: Darlene Page, Bar- The profit of $2,162.21 will be pre- bara Ryan, Wendy Cohen, and Saba Fatemizadeh Photo by: Val Wilmot sented to the trustees of the Scholarship Trust Fund at the October General ■■ The staff at the Larrimac Golf Club. Meeting. Special thanks are extended to: The comments received from the ■■ The organizing committee: Valerie guests were very positive and many of Wilmot, Alice Bolt, Jane Wandell, them mentioned that they’d like to see Sheila McDonell, Wilma Clapham, this event return next year. From left to right: Linda Kelly, Sandra Chenard, Nancy Vrooman, and Darlene Page; Alice Bolt Lynn Pratt, and Alice BoltPhoto by: Attendee, on ■■ Friends, for their generous donations; Golf, Bridge, and Lunch Organizing Sandra Chenard’s camera ■■ Everyone who attended; and Committee

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In Memoriam ur sincere condo- Aug. 14, 2015, after a lengthy battle with remember her leadership, enthusiasm, Olences to the fam- cancer. Margaret was active in CFUW- good humour, and sense of adventure. ily and friends of Jessie Ottawa’s Diplomatic Hospitality Service She was also active in the Britannia Love, Margaret Oldham, Group, Literature Study Group V, and United Church, Girl Guides of Canada, and Ann Tomlinson, for- Lunching Out Group II (Wednesdays). and the Nakkertok Nordic Cross Country mer members of CFUW- She had a passion for early child- Ski Club. A trailblazer, Ann graduated Ottawa who recently passed away. Their hood education and served as Principal from the University of Saskatchewan in obituaries can be found online by searching of Robert E. Wilson Public School in 1949, a time when few women went to under their names. Vanier. She was a chorister, an organ- university and even fewer studied com- ist, a skilled textile artist, and a language merce. She became the first woman to curl Jessie Elizabeth Love, 1933-2015 teacher, who, as a wife and mother, steered at the Mayflower Curling Club. In 1991, (née Story) her family through many foreign service at age 63, she did a three-week canoe trip Jessie passed away on Tuesday, June 16, assignments. Her experience living with on the Nahanni River, an adventure which 2015, after a prolonged illness. Jessie is re- various cultures also made her a vital asset she never forgot. membered fondly and will be sorely missed to CFUW-Ottawa’s Literature Study and An interment ceremony took place by her many CFUW-Ottawa friends. Diplomatic Hospitality Groups. on Sept. 16. A Celebration of Life and She was a co-convenor for the Club’s A memorial service was held on Aug. reception will take place at 1:00 p.m. on National Gallery Group and for its Music 28 at The Church of St. Bartholomew, Sept. 29 at Britannia United Church, Appreciation Group. Playing duplicate . Margaret’s obituary was 985 Pinecrest Rd. Ann’s obituary was bridge at Sandy Hill, the Historical Study published in the Ottawa Citizen from published online only. Group, Scottish Country dancing, and the Aug. 18 to 20, 2015. Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers CFUW-OTTAWA ABRIDGED Campaign, kept her busy and involved. Ann Landreth Tomlinson, 1928- INCOME STATEMENT A memorial service and reception 2015 (née Lawrence) June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 was held in Jessie’s beloved Cityview Ann passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, United Church, on June 24. Jessie’s obitu- 2015, after a long illness. She had been Revenue ary was published in the Ottawa Citizen active in our club for many years. In the Membership Fees 54,015 from June 17 to 20, 2015. mid-1970s, Ann was one of the first cross- Advertising 350 country ski coordinators in the Gatineau Interest 442 Margaret Oldham, 1945-2015 Trails Group. Our members who skied Other, Miscellaneous 180 Margaret passed away peacefully on Friday, and hiked with her for over 20 years, TOTAL REVENUE $ 54,987

2015-16 CFUW-Ottawa Membership Directory – Print Version Expenditures Fees (CFUW, Ontario Council, 36,617 EFry, OCW) Again this year, the print version of the the “View profile” link to review and update Donations (CFUW-Ottawa STF, 3,200 CFUW-Ottawa Membership Directory is your contact information, including the sec- OLT, CFUW National) for sale to members for $6 (including taxes tion on “Additional information”. Publications (Carillon, Directory, 6,465 and mailing). Paper copies will be provided Note that the “Member since” date Annual Report, Brochures, Website Administration) ONLY to those members who purchase the shown is the date when data for most mem- directory before Oct. 15. bers was loaded into the online database. If Program (Honoraria, etc.) 521 The information for the Directory is you wish to have it changed, contact me at Executive (Travel & Expenses) 2,344 Operations (Bank, PayPal, 4,380 taken directly from the CFUW-Ottawa [email protected] and I will Secretary, Advertising, Rental, website. The names of members who have make the adjustment. Registration) not renewed by Oct. 15 will not appear in If you have not purchased a printed TOTAL EXPENSES $ 53,527 the printed Directory. directory during the registration or renewal To review your profile on the website process and wish one, contact me at mem- SURPLUS $01,460 for accuracy, go to www.cfuw-ottawa.org [email protected] or mail a cheque and login at the orange box in the upper for $6 (made out to CFUW-Ottawa) to The complete Financial Statements with right-hand corner. If you do not have a Carol Hinde at 77 Wayling Avenue, Vanier, comments, as at May 31, 2015, will be password, press “Forgot password”. Once ON K1L 6A5, before Oct. 15. presented for members’ approval at the you have logged in, the information in that October General Meeting. orange box will change. Instead of “Login,” Carol Hinde Janet Riehm it will have a link to “View profile”. Click Membership Administration Convenor Treasurer, CFUW-Ottawa, 2015-16

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