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Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series

Collective Founders and Builders Series

Have you had the chance to read through our Founders and Builders series? It’s hard to believe that last July we began our series where we introduced, month by month, eleven individuals who have played an important role in creating or maintaining the CFHA over the years. Our series finished Read more

By CFHA, 4 yearsJuly 28, 2021 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: Gordon Thompson

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to Gordon Thompson. Anyone involved with CFHA has undoubtedly worked with Gordon. Gord has invested his time and shepherded the CFHA through the last number of years. He has served as chair for many years, has written countless articles for Read more

By CFHA, 4 yearsJune 9, 2021 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: Sandra Fuller

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to Sandra Fuller. Sandra served as secretary for a number of years and has written many articles for the Canadian Quaker History Journal and the CFHA Newsletter. Her work has contributed greatly to the success of CFHA. Sandra Fuller By Read more

By CFHA, 4 yearsMay 12, 2021 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: Albert Schrauwers

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to Albert Schrauwers, a steadfast member who has contributed greatly to the success of CFHA. Albert Schrauwers By Ruth Jeffery-Maclean Albert Schrauwers has been an integral part of the work of CFHA for many years. He has brought an expertise Read more

By CFHA, 5 yearsMay 6, 2021 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: David L. Newlands

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to David L. Newlands, an early member of CFHA and a dedicated advocate for Quaker heritage in Canada. David has held various roles in the CFHA and has contributed numerous publications to the Canadian Quaker History Journal.  David L. Newlands Read more

By CFHA, 5 yearsMarch 24, 2021 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: Jane Zavitz-Bond

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to Jane Zavitz-Bond, a dedicated member who has served in many executive appointments and has been instrumental in every way to CFHA’s success. Jane Zavitz-Bond By Robynne Rogers Healey Jane Zavitz-Bond (born Mary Jane Vandervort) has had a lifelong interest Read more

By Robynne Rogers Healey, 5 yearsFebruary 17, 2021 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: Norman Jolly

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to Norman Jolly, a longtime member and treasurer of the CFHA. His life is remembered here by Sandra McCann Fuller. Norman Thomas Jolly (1923–2012) By Sandra McCann Fuller Norman Jolly was born 20 December 1923, in Mossbank, south of Moose Read more

By CFHA, 5 yearsJanuary 20, 2021 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: Peter Brock

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to Peter Brock, a gracious supporter of the CFHA and later honorary chairman. His legacy is remembered here by Jane Zavitz-Bond. Peter Brock: World Peace Historian 1920-2006 By Jane Zavitz-Bond Peter de Beauvoir Brock spent his life in the study, Read more

By CFHA, 5 yearsNovember 18, 2020 ago
Founders and Builders Series Meetinghouse Resources

Founders and Builders Series: Fred Haslam

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to an influential Friend and early contributor to the CFHA. Our fourth essay features Fred Haslam and is written by Dorothy Trimble. Dorothy passed in 2014 at the age of 91 but remembers the life of Fred Haslam here in Read more

By CFHA, 5 yearsOctober 21, 2020 ago
Founders and Builders Series

Founders and Builders Series: Elma McGrew Starr

In this month’s Founders and Builders Series, we introduce you to one of the CFHA’s early supporters. Our third essay features Elma McGrew Starr and is written by David Newlands. Elma McGrew Starr by David Newlands Elma McGrew Starr (1890-1985) was a birthright Quaker and well-known member of the Canadian Read more

By CFHA, 5 yearsSeptember 23, 2020 ago

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