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Our innovative and brand new banner was unveiled at the AGM in Kelowna, British Columbia, in August 1997. Members of our club were proud to show off such a creative statement of our local environment. The banner was singlehandedly crafted by Joy Forbes, an all-round inspiration. There is a complete description of the motifs on the reverse of the banner. What follows is Joy's own description of the intricate detail, and thoughtful symbolism in the Banner.
"Last year, members of the evening bridge group (sociable women who talk about other things besides cards) decided our Kanata chapter should have a banner. Alice Raab, Irene Langlois and I got together shortly afterwards and discussed a number of ideas that represent Kanata. I designed the banner and this year quilted it over a three and a half week period. Look for my calloused fingers and sore eyes to vouch for my efforts!
"The banner is quilted on burgundy broadcloth fabric with a gray computer representing the colours of Kanata. The computer symbolizes Silicon Valley North, as people in Kanata are affected by many high-tech industries in the area. Kanata's varied topography is shown by the gray rocks and "landscape" fabrics donated by Ann Williams. The large tree epitomizes the continuing growth of our city and the education of the citizens within it. "Nature" is linked to "Technology" through bike paths made out of leather. They lead to the Corel Centre - now Scotiabank Place - (made out of 33 pieces) which represents leisure and professional sport and also indicates the entrepreneurship prevalent in Kanata. The young woman graduate is facing a new dawn. She embodies women's education, hope and aspirations for the future, as Kanata is linked to the world via the World Wide Web.
"I hope members of CFUW/Kanata will be proud of this banner and feel it reflects important aspects of our beautiful city."
Joy Forbes (1997)