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l. rio Women’s Institutes 'i ate Mental Health THE Annual Meeting of the Ontario 1vision of the Canadian Mental Health 7 'ation held in Toronto on May 4th, Sir .\ orth Flavelle, the President of the Onâ€" Division, spoke as follows: a night it is our desire to recognize and Mrs. R. G. Purcell of Fort William and 'v‘ gh her, to convey deep appreciation to ' omen's Institutes of Ontario. These .ui Institutes, under the presidency of Purcell are active in fostering robust health in their respective communities. are laying the groundwork for preven» ctivities in homes and schools. They are ering in promoting “Penny Round Up" ' e funding of preventive programs. Dur~ - 600,000 pennies, In partnership with the dian Mental Health Association, these ificent Women's Institutes are extending to. It is therefore fitting that the 1953 1 Health Award be made to the Presi- commenting on this Award, Mr. J. D. _ , the Executive Director of the Ontario on of the Canadian Mental Health As- tion, said that the partnership of Women’s ‘ tes was vital and that the Ontario Di- would be delighted to make the follow- 'te Cross Services available to every to: t Furnishing assistance in planning an te meeting on Mental Health. J Provision of a study kit upon any aspect ,ntal health that is desired. ‘i Making the film “Shyness” available for ,ute meetings. he following changes be made in By»Law page 29, paragraph 2, in the Hand Book. the Secretary-Treasurer's name be do; and in the seventh paragraph on the page to "The Secretarv-Treusui'cr may office for 6 years". Mrs. J. R. Fulchvr‘ appointed convener of the Nominatng - ittee with Mrs. R. G. Purcell and Mrs. McCulloch. . D. S. MacNaughton was appointed to ent the F.W.I.O. on the Canadian Radio cil's Evaluation Committee. ‘Was decided to set up an F.W.I.O. com- r- to contact other interested organiza- 7': with a view to establishing a Rural Life um. The committee members appointed yMrs. J. McCulloch. Mrs. L. Guild, Miss and Mrs. A. Darroch. Was decided that once a Twecdsmuir 1953 Preseniolion of 1953 Menlal Health Award to Mrs. R. G. Purcell. Presidenl at the Federation of Women's Institutes oi Ontario "For Outstanding Work in Menlal Heoilh in Ontario." The Preseniolion of o Bulovo watch and citation was mode by Sir Ellsworth Flovolle, President at the Ontario Division oi the Canadian Menlal Health Association. (4) Having mental health specialists present at Area Meetings for consultation on program planning. (5) Provision upon request of mental health materials (charts. posters and pamph~ lots) for work with teachers, parents and children. (6) Provision of an Information Service at 111 St. George Street, Toronto, for Institute Members who desire to write about Mental Health Problems in their own families that are causing them concern. Mr. Parks expressed the hope that Institutes would give thought as soon as possible. to the development of mental health programs for the coming twelve months. For information on any iii“ the Lll)0\'(' points Write Mr. J. D. Parks, Mental Health Assoe elation. 1]] St. George 81.. Toronto. History has “'0” on Ontario pl'i/J' this hook would not he Cliuiblc for on Ontario prize in the following biennial li-rm lull. would In.- eligible to be judgier for entry in the F‘.W.I.C. competition. It was (ll-ruled lo ask {inch l‘lrtim'h Instituti- in forward :1 donation of Still] In assist in financing the publication of l’llil11(' and Country. Progress “'ith Resolutions Mrs. J. R. Fulchor gave a report on the action she had received on the resolutions sustained at the November Board Meeting. A reply had been received from the Prime Minister stating that $10.00!) is contained in the estimates of Department of Resources and Development for the International Peace Garden. A resolution that had been tabled 5