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Leaders of discussion groups and the Min- ister of Agriculture. let! to right: Mrs. J. V. Chivers, Mrs. Elgin Smith, Mrs. Gerald Holder, Mrs. Everett Small, Mrsr W. C. Cunningham, Mrs. l. B. Sharpe, Mrs. S. C. Bagdon, Hon. W, A. Stewart, Minister of Agricul- ture, Mrs. Fred Meyer, Mrs. John MucLeanl Mrs. A. G. Neal, Mrs. B. Brown- lee, Mrs. W. G. Clark. Mrs. Chm, Clark. on the preservation and use of natural reâ€" sources it was agreed that they should seek the co-operation of the Women's Institutes in their counties. The Minister felt that women's most important contribution might have to do with human resources. “We depend on women.“ he said “for guidance in education. recreation and culture, for the strengthening of church life and the guidance of youth. The Department of Agriculture has a common purpose with you in this work." What the District Director Can Do One of the most important sessions at an Officers’ Conference is the afternoon given to group discussion. Because the delegates this year were District Directors. the subject for discussion was the duties and problems of this office. Three questions were dealt with: What can the District Director do to promote better co-operation between branch and district?" "In what ways can the District Director stimulate interest in Women’s Institute work at all lev- els?” “How can the District Director put into practical use the knowledge gained at this con- ference?" Following are the findings of the discussion groups as summarized by the chairâ€" man, Mrs. Everett Small: 1. What can the District Director do to pro- mote better coâ€"operation between Branch and District Institutes? Familiarize the Branch members with the names and addresses of all District officers. Invite District officers to attend Branch meetings and also to conduct the election and installation of officers at the Annual meeting. Try to get as many members as possible, in SUMMER 1964 addition to the elected delegates, to attend Dis- trict annual meetings. Assist with District projects. If at all possible. have each Branch take its turn as hostess for the District Annual and share other duties in connection with it. Assist in arranging tours for the Branches of the District to places of Special interest with the idea of promoting fellowship among the members. Be sure that she is presenting her Branch's ideas inot her own} and keep notes for refer- ence. if the occasion arises. Be willing to serve on District level. Promote District projects in your Branch and keep your District informed of any Special projects in your Branch. The District Director should know the Dis- trict Byâ€"laws. Encourage one hundred per cent reporting of Branch conveners to the corresponding Dis‘ trict conveners. 3. In what ways can the District Director siim~ Niale interest in Wmnen'r [nrtimre work or all levels? She must be full of enthusiasm for her work as District Director in her Branch and as a member of the District Board of Directors. Promote Workshops and Short Courses: pass on the knowledge gained from Short Courses to as many people as possible. Assist in preparing the type of programs which will satisfy the needs of your present membership and will attract new members. Make an effort to welcome guests and new members and see that they are picked up and brought to the meetings. 15