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erty rights and encouraged all to seek legal advice when necessary. A visit to the Guelph pollce station provided up-toâ€"date information. Special Projects 4 Eight hundred c0pies of the very successful proyect "A Little Bit of Everything" have been sold across on- tario. A special thanks is extended to those who partie- ipated in this project. There will be no further print- ings at this time. A J.W.l.O. Award has been set up. The proposed rules, regulations and applications for this award are presently being prepared at Head Office. The J.W.I.O. plan to ofl'er the $100.00 award annually commencmg in 1976. DIRECTOR OF HOME ECONOMICS BRANCH The Home Economics Branch is constantly trying to meet the needs of the women in rural Ontario Hopefully the courses offered are helpful and are meaningful to those who attend. “Last year I reported the Nutrition Workshops had received good support, however, the questionnaires did not receive as wide a support. Out of the possible 3.907 only 97 were returned. One wonders why?" Miss McKercher was concerned that there were two Board Directors missing from the Annual Board Meeting. She emphasized that it is important for all of us to watch our priorities. Since this is entirely a volun- tary organization, we must sell ourselves. our pro- grammes, work with the old and young alike to under» stand and appreciate everyone. One must evaluate what has been accomplished during the year. First establish where you are going and what you are doing and then take time at the end of evaluation. Have your programmes planned well in advance and work with the Home Economists. One who is afraid to ask questions. is afraid to learn. This coming year Tweedsmuir and Procedure Workshops will be held on a District basis. This will allow a greater opportunity for more branches to at- tend with a wide scope for discussion and ideas. which in turn can be taken back and put into practical use to benefit the whole District. MINISTER’S DINNER The Hon. Wm. Newman. Minister of the Ministry ol'Agricullure and Food. hosted a dinner in honour of the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario Provinâ€" ciul Board of Directors and members of the Home Economics Branch. Head table guests were introduced by the Deputy Minister. Mr. R. G. Bennett. and Mr. K. E. Lantz. As- sistant Deputy Minister. introduced The Hon. Mr. Newman. Mr, Newman paid high tribute to the former Min- ister. Mr. Wm. A. Stewart. for his tremendous contri- bution lo Agriculture over the past years and to Miss Helen McKcrcher. Director. for her work among the women in the Province and the excellent programmes pmvided through the Home Economics Branch. The Minister continued to say he pledged his sup- port to Women’s institutes. complimenting them on their many accomplishments over the last 78 years. Mr. Newman. a farmer himself, felt that young people should be encouraged to keep the Family farm a viable 6 and strong business and not only should farming h: business but a way of life. ' a The President of FWIO, Mrs. Herb Maluske. on behalfof the group thanked the Minister for his hospiâ€" tality. 28m OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE MAY 4â€"5-6, 1976 UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, WATERLoo DISCUSSION GROUPS Branch â€" President or Public Relations Officer or Member at large District â€" Public Relations Officer Area â€" Public Relations Officer Pooling Fee â€" $60.00 Withholding Fee â€" (If for some reason your r c. sentative cannot attend, a $5.00 Withholdin :6 will be charged for processing the applicatio‘ Mileage allowances â€" 10¢ per mile for three or r 1- delegates in car. 86 per mile for two or more gates in car. 6¢ per mile for delegate trave alone. Mrs. Irene Weber â€" A job welt done. Mrs. Matuske presents Mrs. Weber with life memt ship to ACWW. Mrs. Weber's six year term as Officers“ ConfErC‘ Secretary Treasurer is completed. “lrene” will be remembered by those who attenu Conferences for her decisive thinking and strong ; ministrative ability. No problem was too big for her straighten out on the spot. Along with her registrant staff (Bloomingdale WI), Mrs, Wilbur Lawrence :1: the Officers‘ Conference Committee. the COflfCFel'It‘ ran smoothly and effectively. In answer to the many questions she invariab concluded. “That‘s the way it is." however as one dc! gate to last year‘s Conference s'o aptly put it. "That the way it had better be." FWIO. on behalf of all the members, present: Mrs. Weber with a life membership in the Associatt Countrywomen of the World. “This is to inform you that we have applied in the name of Mrs. Robert B. Weber, for a Life Membership in A.C.W.W. We felt this would be a most fitting way in which to honour you and to express our gratitude to you for the great amount of work you did for F.W.I.0. as Secre- tary-Treasurer of the Officers” Conference during the past six years. We regret to have to say “that because of the mail strike" we are unable to present you with n