Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Summer 1974, p. 29

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. the next Triennial Conference to be held in ‘j Western Australia, October 1974, the Confer- theme will be “A World to Share”. We are aimâ€" or maximum membership participation in the y Sessions so we, the ACWW Triennial Comâ€" e, intend to treat each of the chosen headings in a ent Way thereby hoping to encourage as many 1e as possible to join in. We think it a good idea to ou advance notice of our tentative plans â€"mem- going to Perth will then have time to study vari- = pects ofthe topics and go prepared to contribute e discussions, giving oftheir knowledge and expe- -e and thus help us all to gain more out of the ‘ Sessions. rst of all delegates will meet together under one u on Saturday. 12th October for an Introductory - ting when progrémme arrangements will be out- Hi there will be films or addresses on each subject ing. During the following week delegates will di- r into groups to study each heading in turn as fol» : 'e and Family .A panel of speakers from areas ofdifferent customs .m‘ cultures will speak briefly on: ' he Changing Character of Family Life today as cted by modern pressures and tensions, e.g. aressures on both parents and children in a highly happiness depends considerably on good health oth physical and mental â€" we are considering at -: moment asking speakers from different parts of ' world to tell us how certain vital health problems - being tackled. We are thinking of including the Health Education Mental Stress. The Causes and Treatment of Drug Addiction. Food Hazards â€" contamination, additives. imbal- - e. scarcity. i- and Nature Here’s a great chance for all to join in. Members 1 form into groups under leaders to discuss four asâ€" -' ts of this subject: Afliuence, waste, pollution, re-cycling. Population Pressures. . Development. versus preservation of man‘s gifts. “A World to Share” by Mary Sobey. Vice~Chairman ACWW TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE COUNTRYWOMAN â€" 1974 What can I do? Each leader will give her group's findings after which there will be a general discussion. Communication and Understanding Here we hope to have practical exercises in Com- munication and Understanding â€" another chance for all to join in. A Musical Mimei Talking to Neighbours â€" a topic will be given at the time. The Use of Radio Time. Communication and Understanding within ACWW and the world. We shall continue to work on the programme in the coming months but the outline now given will be the basis ofthe Study Sessions. We shall welcome any comments and suggestions from you. INFORMATION FOR CONTRIBUTORS We welcome your newspaper clippings and good clear black and white photos. We encourage information about pro- grams that you have had at your meetings which might be helpful to other members. Branches are holding meetings that have imagination and originality â€" would you share them? What about an idea corner? Have you an idea? Our only regret â€" it is difficult to use all the information which comes to the Editor's desk, and yet this is the best barometer we have of receiving information about your branch activities. Please don't be annoyed if we can't alâ€" ways include your article or picture but don't stop sending material. We would ask that all names be printed. so there are no mistakes with names. All information to be sent to The Editor Mrs. Austin Zoeller Home and Country Home Economics Branch Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Parliament Buildings Toronto M7A 135 29

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