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EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Mrs. Lowell C. Eller, Convener EDUCATION Education â€" Our organization â€" Panel discussions and displays of Women’s Institute literature af- forded Women’s Institute mem- bers the opportunity to study and learn more about the Handbook; the Ontario Women‘s Institute story was reviewed and used as a reference; quotes from the Home and Country: reviewed the origin of the Crest and Colours; studied about the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada; the International Peace Garden and Northern Canada Institutes: stud- ied aims of ACWW, how it functions, its history and the international link of Women’s Institutes. Roll Calls â€" Name a country member of A.C.W.W.: What are we as W,I. members leaving for our success- ors? What can we do to improve the W.]. for the fu- ture? Programs 7 School taxes. credit system used in sec7 ondary schools. Leaching French in kindergarten. early child education. slow learners and how they can be helped. Speakers 7 Speakers on “Education yesterday and today“ 7 that five-year-olds learn more in their first five years of life than any other five-year-period dur- ing their life: Regional government: Education system in other countries. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Music 7 A paper on the life and works of Mendelson: a demonstration of folk dancing and the history of music: formed a choir; organized a glee club: spon- sored musical evenings. Art 7 A paper on the Group of Seven. illustrated by some of their paintings which was reviewed with a contest: A display of public school art. posters. calen- dars and pictures at meetings; A donation and visit to Tom Thomson Art Gallery: Paintings and displays of Eskimo carvings. Drama 7 Members attended plays at the Little Theatre and National Art Centre; presented an origi- nal one act play at a Branch “Variety Night”. Literature â€" Kars Branch had a book published. “Kars on the Rideau; book reviews of the Ontario Women‘s Institute Story; a book collection by Marion Keith for the county archives at Midhurst. History 7 Members have taken many trips to Ontario historical sites including the Bell Homestead. Mohawk Church. Sharon Temple. the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead at St. George and the Erland Lee Home at Stoney Creek. Motto â€" History is a fabric of man on the loom of time. Crafts 7 Reports indicate active participation again this year 7 burlap string tying; rug making; jewellery from polished local stories; picture crafts using beads or braid; sculptures from old scrap metal and farm im- plements. l2 FAMILY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Mrs. Brock Suddaby, Convener Much time. and effort have gene into the organization in the pa“ seventy-five years. Perhaps now is the time to assess our organiza- tion’s values to Canada and the world. Reports show women with imag. inative ideas have planned man of the programs. I do hope thv fol. lowing roll calls formed but a pan ,s of the main topic. Roll Calls â€" What are you doing about pollumn? Name an item that might be forgotten in estate a 11. uation: A rule you wonld give young people on m in. management; How many calories have you Add today? Are family relationships changing today ind why? Give your blood type: Look for the little r sin that make life wonderful; Do you use safely be in your car? Papers and Topics 7 dealt mostly with things cl: in the home. such as food. health. advertising. famil 'l\'. ing. drugs. household products and inflation_ A few forwardâ€"thinking Branches are studyinl; mi discussing the metric system. credit buying and i» tie planning. We as consumers should be ever aware 0‘ -ur dwindling-value dollar. A study of good nutrition a reasonable cost could be made by all. A motto u uli might be used. “Feed the family what they requir til what they desire.“ Speakers â€" Many Branches had speakers to .c them upâ€"to-date information, doctors, nurses, lav is. policemen. firemen and speakers from health ill safety organizations. A great deal of literature is l lâ€" ily available on abortion. drugs. acupuncture. ill could provide information for programs. Do 2: it time for a discussion period in your program. It L d be the most educational part. Some Branches find help locally. People 0! it community. educators. and merchants can be c d on for specific help. Community people are often interested in demonstrating their skills. Courses â€" All reports told of work with 4-H girls. I- ior training schools. food forums. cooperating it other local organizations. Services Provided 7 In many areas the Women‘~ 1- stitutes remember the sick and shutâ€"ins, sympali ‘6 with the bereaved and offer help. cater for parties d provide much of the social activities. Suggestions 7 It is suggested that every Branch C i- vener prepare a program NOW for the coming v -' Choose a topic you think would interest your comm -- nity. Answers to the roll call might show a wide varn vof ideas on the subject. A speaker or paper on it topic not more than twenty minutes in length o- 'd provide the basis for a discussion which should ‘6 flexible but not take more than fifteen minutes. In conclusion. “the Area Conveners‘ reports wt‘E well organized and informative, and trust the asst-t- ance given upon request was helpful." The “Communication Gap" between the levels of our organization has been narrowed. Let us strive to! 100% reporting.