CFUW London Ontario

A Little About CFUW London

CFUW London Club was founded on May 15, 1920 and now has a diverse membership.

Our Purpose is:

  • To stimulate interest and participation of women graduates in political, social and cultural activities;
  • To promote high standards of public education and to encourage advanced study and research;
  • To encourage friendly understanding and cooperation among women university graduates

We meet at the Station Park All Suite hotel (242 Pall Mall St. at Richmond) on the second Wednesday evening of each month from September to May. Our meetings are open to the public. A typical meeting features a speaker, refreshments and a short business meeting. London Club publishes regular newsletters and an Annual Report for members each year. Our interest groups reflect the diverse interests of the members.

We welcome new members. Do come and visit us. The club can be reached for further information through our email address.

For additional information about CFUW visit www.cfuw.org.

For information about the city of London, visit the Information London web site. http://info.london.on.ca

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Eligibility for Membership

Membership: Become a member --- Join us !

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I come to a meeting and see it's for me?

We'd love to meet you. We meet the 2nd Wednesday through the academic year.

2. What if I'm not a university graduate?

1. MEMBER: Changes were made to the membership criteria to comply with revised IFUW criteria see also IFUW Annex 11 www.ifuw.org/ifuw2007/resolutions/88councilresolutions- adopted.doc):

A woman is eligible who is a resident of Canada and who has:

a) Earned a degree, diploma or equivalent qualification from an institution of higher education; or

b) Been accepted for a masters or doctoral program at a recognized tertiary institution; or

c) Earned a professional designation or qualification that currently requires a degree, diploma or equivalent qualification.

2. STUDENT MEMBER: A student Member is a member who is a resident of Canada:

a) She is a full time university or college student and is enrolled in a degree, diploma or equivalent program that could lead to graduate studies.

b) A student member is entitled to all the privileges and responsibilities of a CFUW members

c) Student members pay 50% of CFUW national dues.

3. DUAL MEMBER: A Dual Member is a member who holds membership in more than one CFUW club.

a) She pays CFUW national per-capita dues to only one CFUW club.

b) A Dual Member may cast votes on National matters only in the CFUW club where she pays her CFUW per-capita dues.

3. Do I have to join in September, at the beginningof the season?

Join any time. Join as soon as you know that this is going to be a great monthly focus in your life!

4. How do I start?

Come to a meeting, and get to know us, or e-mail: contactus@cfuwlondon.ca

5. What else do I need to know?

The fees, go to our own operating costs, and also to our national organization, Canadian Federation of University Women, which lobbies for women's rights and the human condition here in Canada and abroad, as well as to CFUW Ontario Council which coordinates and resources the fifty plus Ontario chapters of CFUW.

 

Fees

Membership fees are $100.00 and must be paid by October 31.

Cheques payable to "C.F.U.W. – London Club"

C.F.U.W. – London Club
Treasurer
P.O. Box 24084
London, Ontario  N6H 5C4

Payment of fees is required to participate in Study and Interest Groups, act as a committee member, and to be listed in the Club Directory.