About the ACT Churchill Fellows' Association Inc.
ACT CFA is an incorporated association run by a management committee of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and some 4/5 committee members.
- The ACT CFA hosts the Annual Churchill Dinner, at which new Churchill Fellows are welcomed and Churchill Medallions are presented to Fellows who have completed their reports, a brief AGM is also held.
- The ACT CFA conducts regular 'Churchill Chats" at which returning Fellows are encouraged to talk briefly about their study trips.
- The annual Drinks on the House is our informal Christmas gathering at Churchill House, Balmain Crescent, Acton.
The current 2011 ACT CFA Commitee is;
- Helen Walker – President
- Courtney Page-Allen – Secretary
- Chris Clarke – Treasurer
- Kelly Richards - Newsletter coordinator
- Bill Caddey - Website coordinator
- Peter Halsey – Committee member
- Rowan Harvey-Martin – Committee member
- Peter Minson – Committee member
- Doug Wright – Committee member
- Jo Slattery – Committee member
- Wilma Davidson – Committee member
- Helen Palethorpe - Committee member
The committee meets on the first Wednesday morning of each month and welcomes suggestions for other activities from Fellows. Please contact the Secretary: courtneypageallen@gmail.com
Churchill Fellowships
In 1962, Sir Winston Churchill, then aged 88, was asked what memorial he would like to be established in his name. Churchill suggested something like the Rhodes Scholarships, but available to all, and on a much wider base. As a result of this request, a fund-raising exercise was organized and was prepared to swing into action the moment Churchill died.Throughout Australia, £2.3 million was collected. Those funds were wisely invested, and have enabled some 3000 Fellowships to be awarded across Australia, of which 160 have been from the ACT.
A Churchill Fellowship benefits everyone:
- Individuals have their skills, determination, and dedication recognized
- Organisations have the prestige of having a Churchill Fellow in their midst
- Australia benefits because the Churchill Fellow will return with skills and knowledge not readily attainable here.
Everyone is encouraged to think about their own skills and aspirations, and to consider applying for a Churchill Fellowship.
Further information about Sir Winston Churchill, The Churchill Trust and Churchill Fellowships can be found by visiting www.churchilltrust.com.au
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