Two local members honoured at CFUW’S National Annual Meeting
The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with over 90 Clubs, located in every province across Canada. Since its founding in 1919, CFUW has been working to improve the status of women and to promote human rights, public education, social justice, and peace. CFUW and its Clubs annually award close to $1 million to women to pursue post-secondary studies. CFUW holds special consultative status with the United Nations (ECOSOC), belongs to the Education Committee of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO and regularly sends a delegation to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
As part of celebrating its 100 years (1919-2019), CFUW identified 100 women across Canada to be named as Notable Women. At its AGM held in Winnipeg last week, Janet Angrave and Carol Mooney from CFUW Sherbrooke & District were honoured for their important work in our community.
Janet Angrave, involved with CFUW for over 48 years, has served many positions including President and Regional Director. She has been an involved and engaged member of her community throughout her life, as a mother, a teacher, as a retiree, and now as a senior citizen.there is not one thing that does not interest Janet.highly regarded in her community, she cares for her neighbors and the larger community through acts of kindness, all done with no thought other than of improving the quality of life.walking, bird watching, writing, reading, teaching, cooking, or delivering meals for the local Community Aid are just a few of the things she does every week.she is not shy about voicing her opinion and right wrongs when she sees them, always with a conciliatory approach and, of course, a smile.
Carol Mooney has been a member of CFUW Sherbrooke & District for more than 20 years, during which time she has served the Club in many positions, including those of President and Pastpresident.she is a volunteer extraordinaire! During the years 2003-2006, she worked with a Canadian team to establish a Faculty of Education in post-war Kosovo and to introduce a new teaching style for Kosovar educators to implement in their classrooms. She presently serves as co-president of the Lampe Foundation which raises funds to help students in the Eastern Townships further their education. Since2012,carol has worked with others to establish the Centre de la Santé Vallée Massawippi which brings much needed healthcare services to this rural community. In 2015, Carol was recognized with the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for her volunteer efforts.
The Sherbrooke & District CFUW Club is very proud of women like Janet and Carol who make a difference in our community and we congratulate them!
CFUW Sherbrooke & District will hold its Annual Summer Market, the Club’s only fundraiser, at the Lennoxville United Church on Friday, August 23rd from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday, August 24th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be a giant Book Sale, Attic Treasures sale and Silent Auction with items ranging from books, CD’S, gift certificates, baked goods, jams and more. The annual Public Speaking Competition and the Lampe Foundation (www.lampefoundation.org) are two of the beneficiaries. In 2018-19, Lampe awarded over $40,000 in scholarships and bursaries to deserving young women and men from the Eastern Townships. Hope you plan to visit the Market.