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F.W.I.O. Provincial Board Members Left to right. Front row: Mrs. Don Hannah, Mrs. Don McCosh. Mrs. C. M. Docking, Mrs. l. Trivers. Mrs. Everett Small. Mrs. John Charlton. Mrs. Clarence Diamond. 2nd Row: Mrs. Stanley Mallard. Mrs. Joseph McCleverly, Mrs. Norman Jomieson. Mrs. W. A. Goadtellow. Mrs. Austin Zoeller. Mrs. Stanley Bride, Mrs. W, H. Clugslon, Mrs. W. Brudnock, Mrs. P. Radbourne, Mrs. C. l. Griffith, Mrs. John F. Trimble, Mrs. Maurice lrwin, Mrs. F. G. Perish. Mrs, J. A. Fnirman. 3rd Row: Mrs. Roy MeNeill. Mrs. James Coneybeare, Mrs. Harry Cooper, Mrs. J. S. Holden. Mrs. G. R. lane, Mrs. Donald McNab. Mrs. R, W. Yungblutt, Mrs. W. L. Hughes. Mrs, William Gates, Mrs. Charles Beamer. Mrs. C, E. Pink, Mrs. Garnet Francy, Mrs. Rex Rollins, Mrs. Munro, Mrs. M. Nicholson. Home Economics Service Because the people miss the inspirational dress of speaker service at the District An- :ils in the province, Miss Helen McKercher. tractor of Home Economics Branch. an- iunced that someone would be sent by the ‘Epartment to speak on “Program Planning" all 1966 District Annuals. The number of 4-H Homemaking Club girls » the province shows a slight increase but vainly is holding its own. The Department will be happy to have ‘ll‘llleI' applications for food forums. applicaâ€" ons for which must be made through the 'ounty Home Economist. Institutes might ilso let the Home Economist know of subâ€" ccts they would like to have introduced in the "Xtension program, but Miss McKercher stress- d that subjects must deal with Home Eco- nomics. The need to teach people more about rtutrition and how to get food value for their money and at the same time conserve energy and gain time for leisure and enjoyment, was emphasized. Although 21 Institute Branches disbanded la“ Year (7 of them were juuior), member- Ship remains abut the same and four new groups were organized in Algoma East, Rainy River, Thunder Bay North and Welland East Districts. There seems to be a lagging interâ€" est in sewing courses except millinery. Concluding her report, Miss McKercher chalâ€" hmged board directors to encourage work SUMMER 'l 966 among juniors “as they are our leaders of toâ€" morrow in municipal. educmion and world circles.“ Board Directors' Reports Summarizing the reports of meetings which hoard directors held with their District oili- cers. it was apparent that a great deal of prep- aration and thought went into their presentaâ€" tion of the work of F.W.I.O. Many visual aids such as flip charts. posters. question- naires. and mimcographed sheets were used. as well as United Nations displays. Board members felt it was profitable to them to get to know their District officers and their Home Economist. The Women's Institute Story: Mrs, John Charlton presented the report of Mrs. M. Purdv on “Updating the Women‘s Institute Storji.” Readers will observe the title change from “50 Years of Achievement." A subâ€" title. “From Beginning to Diamond Jubilee" has been suggested. Twecdsmuir History Competitions: Twecds- muir History Competitions were discussed and it was pointed out that all competitions must go through the Branch. District, and Area levels. with the winning entry forwarded to F.W.I.O. There will be no exceptions to this rule. The executive was given power to choose judges for the provincial Tweedsmuir History Competitions.