Otiawa . next. month those concerning women. The women are from the West Vancouver branch of the Canadian Federation of Women, formerly known as the University Women's Club of West Vancouver. The group’s main purpose is to study education and lobby the provincial and federal governments on specific issues. The CFW changed its name this year to become a more effective lobby group, says CFW past- president Jill Richards. SHOPPING CENTRE Over 190 shops including the Bay, Eatons, Super Vatu, Woodward’s and , Woodward's Food Floor issnes, esPeciases By EVELYN JACOB Contributing Writer “*We wanted to show that we belong to a national federation. We're working towards being more prominent as a lobby group,”’ says Richards. The group recently lobbied the federal government to take a pro- choice stand on the abortion issue, and at a national conference in Ot- CAPILANO-HOWE SOUND New party to announce a candidate ONLY NENE months old, Canada’s newest federal political party is gearing up for the next election, and in: the Capilano-Howe Sound riding the fledgling Reform Parity constituency ‘association is making plans to run a candidate against the three established parties. Riding president. and local businessman Darrell Frith says the party will announce its local can- didate in iate August or early September. ‘*We are concentrating “on spreading the word on the. Reform Party and building up our membership base at the present time," he said. GORDON SHAW ... West Van- couver resident and vice-chairman of the Reform Party. Constituency membership is now over 200 and growing daily, he added. The constituency association was formed last December and operated for six months with an interim board. A permanent exec- utive and 12 directors were elected in late June. - The Reform Party of Canada came into being at a founding convention in Winnipeg Oct. 31, 1987, when approximetely 300 del- egates from the four western pro- vinces agreed to form a new party rather than fight for a western voice in Confederation within the established parties. Preston Manning, the 45-year- old son of former Alberta premier Ernest C. Manning, was named leader of the new party. Four members on the executive council are from B.C. Two are res- idents in the Capilano-Howe Sound riding -—- Ron Gamble, responsible for constituency organization and candidate for the North Vancouver riding, and Gor- don Shaw, vice-chairman of the party. “‘The party’s platform has evolved from a deep concern about the widespread discontent and sense of alienation with the present political system, particularly in Western Canada,’’ said Shaw. “The West wants two simple things: fairness in national deci- sion-making and real representat- ion of Western interests and posi- tions in Canada’s Parliament.’’ The primary thrust of the par- ty’s platform is to change the po- litical system to achieve regional representation and more responsi- ble and responsive government. This would be accomplished in two or three major ways. The Reform Party advocates . the establishment of a ‘‘Triple E’’ Senate with senators ‘elected’. in ‘equal’ numbers from each pro- vince, armed with ‘effective’ powers. Augus! 14, 1988 _ 985- 2131 tawa this September, West Van Last October the CFW™ spon- members will join 12,000 ather sored a lecture by Shannon CFW members in a discussion on Woods, the first Canadian to day care and pension for women seniors. With 11S members at last count, Richards says the West Vancouver group is not as strong politically as other CFW groups. Each member is required to belong to an interest group, such as book review clubs, and or French language clubs, must have a university degree. “There is sirong fellowship in “We can accomplish a lot more working our group,”’ says Richards. together than alone.”’ funding. West Vancouver School Board maintenance superin- tendent Bob Young. says the project has a set of plans in place and cost estimates have been provided, but the con- struction money has yet to be raised. “We need $200,000, basical- ly, so we're shaking all the bushes,”’ he said. The party says it is also commit- ted to changing the parliamentary systeni to allow elected members to truly represent their constituents, irrespective of party line. A system of recall would be in- stituted in the event the member does not represent the wishes of Classifi ied 986-6222 Distribution 986-1337 20 pages. 25¢ WV women to discuss issues in Ottawa A GROUP of West Vancouver women will descend upon ta discuss national climt’ Mount Everest, at Centenni- al Theatre. The proceeds went to help mature women continue their education at Capilano College. This year the group gave out 1,600 bursaries. **Each CFW group decides what its focus will be. We wanted to direct our money to Capilano College.” The West Van CFW started out as a discussion group in the 1940s and formally became known as the University Women’s Club in 1957, Gertrude Griffin was one of : the WEST VANCOUVER engineer Bob Young holds up the set of plans for the upgrading of West Van Sec- ondary School's running track. More funds are needed, however, before the new track becomes a reality. Cash needed for track PLANS FOR a new track at West Vancouver Secondary are up and running, but one stumbling block remains — By PEGGY WHITTAKER lager Reporte The West Vancouver Sec- ondary track is the only one in West Vancouver, and Young says it needs upgrading. He says the track will benefit’ running clubs and individuals within the community who cur- rently have nowhere else to go the constituency. The Reform Party also stands for the introduction of a system of referenda on certain issues of ma- jor national concern, such as capi- tal punishment, abortion, official bilingualism and immigration. Party leader Preston Manning founding members, and is pres- ently the CFW"'s archivisi. This year’s president is Jay Couter, who meets with the group every third Monday of the week in St. David's United Church in West Vancouver. Couter and members will meet with the American Association of University Women this month in Ottawa to discuss issues such as how the environment affects women, the economic and social benefits of peace, and. women’s unrecognized contribution to na- tional economics through unpaid labor as housewives. ‘IMAGE CENTRE INC, 925: 1238 photo Terry Peters locally. Among the planned im- provements will be the upgrading of the cinder surface to a synthetic one. Young is hoping the project will receive funding from the municipality, and he says an application has been made for B.C. Lottery funds. People interested in con- tributing to the track construc- tion, or who would like more information, are asked to call superintendent of schools Bill May et 922-9151. in mid- September for a series of public meetings. Details of his visit are currently being finalized. For more information contact: will. be in Vancouver Mr. Darrell Frith, 922-1962 or 681-7037, or Gordon Shaw, 925- 2097.