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Mrs. R. C. Moffatt reviewed highlights of tour to International Peace Gardens, Pit Bar- becue, and A.C.W.W. sessions of the Na- tional Convention, when from the heights of F.W.I.C. the delegates broadened their horizon by viewing achievements and hopes of the As- sociated Country Women of the World. Mrs. Lorne Daniel gave a resume of “Meet The Provinces” and described an interpretation by Mrs. ZOeller of the future Institute as “having the ability to keep in touch with events all over the world and give out information." Mrs. P. Tottle gave a summary of the many informatch speakers featured at the 5th Triennial Convention of Federated Women's Institutes. of Canada. A suggestion was presented that the Provin- cial President send out a special flyer re our 75th Anniversary project and encourage Branches that this is the year to give in order to put this provincial project over the top. There is still $18V000.00 needed to reach the goal of raising $50,000.00 for expansion and increased facilities at Maedonald Institute, University of Guelph. The beginnings of Mac- donald Institute were the result of Adelaide Hoodless persuading Mr. Macdonald. the to- bacco magnate, to donate money. at Ontario Women's Institute members partici- pated in the A.C.W.W. Handicraft Competi- tion and results of judging at the provincial level were as follows: Needlework and Em- broidery. lst â€" Mrs. Julie Parker, RR. 1, Co« bourg‘. 2nd R Mrs. Charles Wallace, Metcalfe; and 3rd â€" Mrs. Paul Pederscn, RR. 1‘ Pin- gal. Mrs. H. Neeley. RR. 8. London was the only entry in weaving section and received 1st placing. Seven entries were received in essay compe- tition “My Countryside. Today and Tomorâ€" row" and results were not available at Board but are announced in this issue of Home and Country. Mrs, Austin 8. Zoeller was named Chairman of Committee to consider 751h Anniversary plans. Other members with power to add are Miss Helen McKercher. Mrs. Wm. G. Miller. and Mrs. Clarence Diamond. Board Directors discussed ways to celebrate this important anniversary and these included suggestions to hold local ecumenical church services. interchange visits. anniversary stamp. 18 script for all Public Relations Officers in limit ince. area level get-togethers, and extra publici- ty in realm of news media to make the \tnm, en‘s Institute better known among the paw. and get lukewarm members more interestL * :3! at: 1971 Area Convention dates were disc and verified for each of the 14 Areas 1 he province. The role of the Board Direei Area Convention varies from assisting in a. ning conventions, acting on a nominatio nominating committee, reception conâ€"m presenting and retiring of flag, setting it. hibits on the United Nations, panel ant presentations on Institute work, and g gleanings of Board Directors' activities. Resolutions will be mimeographed bHome Economics Branch for the Areas request. If desired. the copy must be subn early. state number needed and copies wt sent to the Area Secretary for distribt among Branches. * lit * Branch Directors stressed the value of t ing a Sub-Division Meeting for their Dix Officers to discuss the Board Transactions Institute work, A display of available liter; and program material is encouraged. Di- Annual Meeting dates should be discussed arranged in co-operation with the Home l' omist. s- :t a: All members who have sent their apt tions in for the A.C.W.W. Conference at l Norway please notify the F.W.I.O. office. ronto. :6: 3k i Courtesy remarks included Mrs A. Zoe thanks for the efficient work of the 13 Directors and Executive. Mrs. A. MciV expressed thanks to the Junior Board Dire for their part in the Annual Board No and extension work carried on by them. H. Noblitt voiced the Board Directors' at ciation for the excellent sessions and the efforts of executive members Mrs. A. lot Miss Helen McKercher, Mrs. Everett Si Mrs. Wm. G. Miller, and Mrs. C. Diamont * =i< HOME AND com RV