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Oficers’ Conference Another Officers’ Conference is over. another learning experience for all who attended. When the idea of a Conference was first thought of. and Mrs. J. R. Futcher and Mrs. JohngMcCulloch along with the FWIO Board. presented their ideas. did anyone ever think the Conference would expand to such a degree? It has continued to attract delegates from Kenora and Rainy River. the Lakehead. from the shores of a“ the Great Lakes. the lee of the lakes. through to East- ern Ontario. 666 delegates and staff came to the Uni- versity of Waterloo for the twentyâ€"sixth Conference this year. From the north, they flew in small bush planes. to catch a flight on a DC8; from the 800. Mrs. Alex Wilding, a delegate. was responsible for all the details for this busload of delegates. This has been their method of travel for many years. For the first time Eastern Ontario delegates travelled by special bus and Mrs. Albert McKeown took on this responsi- bility. ‘ To stay in a university is a unique experience, resr- dences have a special warmth of atmosphere which surpasses hotel living. Shuttle buses were arranged. for campuses are surely designed for the young, and it’s a long walk from Humanities to Village II. Officers’ Conference has grown. to the degree that mechanics are the big thing, and the Conference is de- pendent upon this smooth operation for its success. Mrs. Robt. B. Weber. Secretary-Treasurer. along with Mrs. Gail Hitchins. Director of Accommodation. Uni» versity of Waterloo. work out the minute details. With details on paper the Conference then becomes de- pendent on the Registration Committee, members of Bloomingdale W.I., Mrs. Wilbur Lawrence in charge of has details. and the Discussion Group leaders. This year the delegates bus tour went into “Men- nonite Country“. the northern part of Waterloo County. to view the beautiful countryside. A one room school. a church. a blacksmith shop. the covered bridge at West Montrose. horse and buggies and wagons were evident along the way. In the evening the Session was in charge of Rev. Vernon Leis. Minister of a Mennonite congregation in Elmira and Mr. Doug Snider, Secretary Treasurer of the Mennonite Central Committee. They stressed their culture and way of life. pointing out that in 1825 they fled their homeland to escape war and to this day are still “against war.“ and continue to assert the role of peace makers. The theme was carried through to the programs which displayed distilfinks and a covered wagon (sym- bol of Waterloo County) on the front cover and the covered bridge on the back. This was designed by Mrs. Willard Gingertch Baden, a member of Haysville BranCh (the same member who made the 75th Erland Lee Anniversary cake.) Inside the cover were some 22:10:11 Mennonite sayings as well as a couple of reci. 18 University President At the opening session, the President of the Uni. versity of Waterloo, Dr. B. C. Matthews. extended greetings to all and expressed appreciation to the Women’s Institutes for holding the Conference at Wit. terloo, and the University was pleased to share m L]. cilities. He commended the organization for that fine work with “people”. over the years, always awan that the development of the individual is still the mo». im portant idea. The Women's Institute have good visit values and they are worth preserving. I '1 Checking final details of Conferenoe â€" Mrs, Robt. E 'e- ber. Secretary Treasurer Officers’ Conference, and M: H L. Noblitt. FWlO President. Home Economics Branch Miss Helen McKercher. Director, Home Beer in- ics Branch. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and F d. said how pleased she was to be at the Conference -id expressed appreciation to all for the support gin to their program. 57.000 women and girls were invo in the program along with 5.000 local leaders this st year. She continued by asking the question, “Wh 10 you continue to he leaders?" (1) Because you wai to be of service to your community (2) Because you I‘ :‘n something and are able to share that knowledge. Nutrition is on everyone’s mind this year. and 16 Home Economics Branch will provide day long wt lt- shops in every District for all members of we Women’s Institute and women in the community. 16 nutritional quality of diets has declined so we ha‘ i basic right and responsibility to know what is good il- trition. We are hopeful workshops will be a step in it right direction. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Mr. Robt. Eaton, M.L.A.. Parliamentary Assist. in to the Hon. Wm. A. Stewart, Minister of Agricultv it‘ and Food. brought greetings on behalf ofthe Minis» I- Mr. Eaton cited the “immeasurable good” done ‘I' Women‘s Institutes in home and community”. 7 ‘16 Ministry is pleased to cooperate and work \\ ‘lh Women’s Institutes, and Mr. Eaton wished WomCtI'S