Welcome to the CFUW North Bay Website
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Members of CFUW North Bay at the May 2026 AGM
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
CFUW North Bay is a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women. CFUW is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with 94 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.
In February 2024 CFUW released a Power Point presentation by CFUW National VP of Membership meant as an overview of CFUW for new members, but of benefit to all members. You can access the slides by pressing/clicking on this link: An Introduction to CFUW.
In January 2024 CFUW national office sent out a press release announcing a new brand and website.
CFUW North Bay
CFUW North Bay holds monthly meetings, usually on the third Wednesday of the month, where we listen to inspiring guest speakers, socialize, and have fun. For specific details check out our program for 2025-26. Socializing also happens in our interest groups. Click on the Interest Groups tab to find information about our book club, bridge group, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner groups. If you scroll down to the slideshow for 2023-24, you will see photos of activities showing both the serious side of our club and the fun we have throughout the year.
By clicking on the Scholarships tab at the top of the page, you can find information about how our club has accomplished one of its main purposes: raising money for scholarships for women to pursue higher education. By clicking on the Community Service tab, you will read how we service the community in other ways.
Our Issues and Advocacy Committee serves both the community and the club by working to fulfill our club’s mandate to stimulate the interest of members and the community at large in public affairs.
If you click on the Information for Members tab, you will find our registration form and current membership fee. Membership in our club is open to any woman who aspires to the goals of CFUW. You will also find our current program there listing guest speakers and their topics.
As well as this website, we also have a Facebook page featuring many of our activities and photos and managed for us by Kristen Ferguson, our membership chair: www.facebook.com/CFUWNorthBay.
Founded in 1941, our club celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2021. As you explore this website you will find details and photos describing our celebrations of this and other important anniversaries.
If you are not a member of CFUW North Bay and would like to receive more information about our club, send us an email: cfuwnorthbay@gmail.com.
CFUW North Bay’s Year-End Social June 17
Second row, left: Cher Harvey leads discussion of what members have done throughout the year to promote Canada.
Third row, middle: Heli Vail of the program committee serves drinks.
Third row, right: Dianna Herrington, chair of the program committee, cuts the cake celebrating the club’s 85th anniversary.
Last row, left: Diana presents Sheila Taylor with a certificate from CFUW National in recognition of her 55 years of membership.
CFUW North Bay’s Presentation of The Resistance with Charlie Angus
This very successful fundraisers for the club’s scholarships fund on May 26 was sold out by May 1. The club owes a big thank you to Heli Vail (left photo), member of the scholarship committee, who initiated and planned the event and organized ticket sales.
Before the presentation, Charlie joined CFUW members and guests at the Gateway City Brewery for dinner (top right photo) and signed his books for Terry Campbell, convenor of the book club and one of organizer of the dinner (photo on left).
Charlie received a standing ovation as Past President Heather Chambers prepared to thank him (photo above). The evening continued with questions about Charlies’s books from Terry Campbell and Nipissing University Professor David Tabachnick (shown on stage on photo on the right).
The photo on the lower right is of Canadore College student Malorie Robin, who was presented with a framed print of the poster she designed for the event.
AGM May 20
CFUW North Bay held its annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was lead by the current executive, who provided the treats. Members voted for a new executive, the budget for 2026-27, and the annual reports and discussed in groups how to divide the tasks of the president and the secretary.
Pilot Proposal for Leadership Roles for CFUW North Bay 2026-2027
President Heather Chambers at the January 21 general meeting reported that the Alternative Leadership Committee, which has been meeting since the fall, has produced a pilot proposal. Heather sent a copy of the proposal to all members on January 22 with the following message: “I am enclosing a copy of our Pilot Proposal 2026-2027 for our alternative leadership for CFUW North Bay. As I mentioned this will be a test year and then we will reevaluate it. I am asking each of you to take the time to read through the proposal to see how we have divided up the jobs (particularly the President's position) so that they are not too onerous. We each have gifts we can share and as team members we can make the future of CFUW North Bay move forward.” Members have until April to respond to the report.
The committee consists of Nat Brunette, Heli Vail, Marianne Rogers. Brenda Robertson, and Kristen Ferguson.
The proposal is also available on this website.
The Gift of Reading: March 6, 2026
The books CFUW North Bay donated this year were distributed to three classes of junior and senior kindergarten children on March 6. Nat Brunette and Kristen Ferguson, who are in charge of CFUW North Bay’s Gift of Reading, as well as new member Tina Benevides, distributed and read books to children at St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School in Callander. Kristen reported that the children and teachers were most appreciative.
The photo on the right: Nat, Tina, and Kristen. Below is a thank-you card from St. Theresa.
Bulletin Board for CFUW Members
Please check out our bulletin board for club news by using the orange link below the title. New in April is information on a memorial service to be held in North Bay in May 2 for Martha Kennedy, a long-time member of CFUW North Bay.
Also of course please share your news. This could include the work your committee is doing, plans for fundraisers, information about CFUW National and/or Ontario Council meetings, announcements about webinars advertised in Club Action Newsletters, or anything else that used to be in our newsletters or that you think our members should know. If you have news to share, email Caroline Haist (carlilh43@gmail.com).
Members, did you know that each month you can access a list proving information about interest group activities? Check out the details here.
Archives Committee (Caroline Haist)
The archives committee has been hard at work organizing and sorting existing material now in my basement. You can check out our plan and our progress through this link: Archives.
But we need your help. Do you know what happened to photo albums dating from 1991 (our 50th anniversary) to the early 2000s? As you are decluttering as many of us are doing these days, please see if you have anything (roster, program, annual report, poster, photos) that you would be willing to donate to our archives. Email Caroline Haist at carlilh43@gmail.com if you can help.
Slideshow of CFUW North Bay Events of 2025-26
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September 17 General Meeting: Proud to Be Canadian
Diane Wallace, Nat Brunette, and Heather Chambers
Registration: Treasurer Bonnie Roynon with Heli Vail
Diana Herrington and Marianne Rogers with New Member Diane Bourdon (centre)
Discussion Groups on Being Canadian
CFUW North Bay Votes to Support International Project in Zambia.
September 25: Dinner Group at Dave’s Green Papaya
September 26: Breakfast Group at Syl’s
October 15 General Meeting: Canadian Women in Politics
Guest Speaker MP Pauline Rochefort with Diae Wallace and Marianne Rogers
Brenda Robertson with President Heather Chambers
Marilyn Savage, Diana Herrington, and Kristen Ferguson
Janet Poudrier, Heli Vail, Isabel Churcher, and Anna Petruzella
Cher Harvey (right) Thanking Speaker Pauline Rochefort
Diane Wallace and Heli Vail with Treat Bags for Everyone
November 6: Lunch Bunch at 100 Elements at Canadore College
November 19 General Meeting: Retrospective in Canadian Politics
President Heather Chambers with Diane Steward
Bonnie Roynon and Cher Harvey
Kaarina Tulisalo Greetimg Former MP and Guest Speaker Anthony Rota.
Mary Catherine O’Hagan, Sue Fisher, and Anna Petruzella
Pamela McKend Thanking Speaker Anthony Rota.
December 16: Book Club Lunch at Average Joe’s
December 17: A Canadian Christmas with Potluck Dinner and Concert
Marg Mullan, Cher Harvey, Sue Fisher, and Anna Petruzella
Concert by the North Bay Choral Society
Bell Ringers Marg Mullan, Heather Chambers, and Heli Vail
Terry Campbell, Isabel Churcher, Anna Petruzella, and Sue Fisher
Diana Herrington Thanking the North Bay Choral Society.
February 25 General Meeting: Nipissing First Nation History
Speakers Dr. Katrina Srigley and Glenna Beaucage (photo on right)
Lunch Bunch at Average Joe’s on February 5
March 6: Gift of Reading
Nat Brunette, Tina Benevides, and Kristen Ferguson
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April 15: Visit to 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base
Program Chair Diana Herrington Thanking Speaker Lieutenant-Colonel John Verran
Tour of Canadian Forces Museum: Guide Maya Hirschman
Tour Guide Bethany Aitchison
May 20 AGM: Karen Montcalm, Sue Fisher, Anna Petruzella, and Heather Chambers
Treasurer Bonnie Roynon and President Heather Chambers
Caroline Haist with Treats Provided by Executive
President Heather Chambers and Past President Nat Brunette
May 26: Charlie Angus Joins Members and Guests for Dinner at Gateway City Brewery
Charlie Signs Books for Book Club Convenor Terry Campbell
Heli Vail, Initiator and Planner of the Fundraiser
Charlie Receives a Standing Ovation for His Presentation
Panel Discussion with Professor David Tabachnick and Terry Campbell
June 17: Year-End Party at Beaches Condo
Heli Vail Serves Drinks
Members Dressed to Celebrate Canadian Woman
Program Committee Diana Herrington Presents Sheila Tayor with Membership Certificate for 55 Years
Cher Harvey of the Program Committee Leads Discussion of Our Wonderful Canadian Experiences
Diana Herrington Cuts Cake Celebrating Our Club’s 85th Anniversary
Slideshow of CFUW North Bay Events of 2024-25
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