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FWIC Mrs. Clarence Diamond The vice president for Ontario reported that all ten provinces were represented at an executive meeting in Ottawa. “You will note there has been a change in policy regarding Federated News." Subscriptions must be in the FWIC office by December 1, otherwise late subâ€" scribers will only receive the issues which are printed following receipt of subscription for that year. Mrs. L, Ross. Viceâ€"President for P.E.I. has tenâ€" dered her resignation as convener for Agriculture and Canadian Industries, due to the illness of her husband. The Convenership was divided for the remainder of this triennium and Mrs. E. Oddie has accepted the ap- poinlment of Agriculture. and Canadian Industries will be in the hands of Mrs. A. Robertson. it was decided that the Chairmen of the various Educational Committees would stress land use; nutri- tion includingjunk foods and food for the elderly with a questionnaire prepared to discover where each prov- ince is in respect to this; Pensions and Old Age Secu- rity as they pertain to women; rape etc. Mrs. A. Rob- ertson and National Secretary Treasurer, Mrs. R. McMillan. will work together on National Public Re- lations. No plans were made for twinning of provinces. "The Way Ahead“, a Department of Agriculture futu- ristic view of national conditions. was reviewed and considered worthy of WI. members‘ study. (available from Loan Library) The Canadian Council on Rural Development has asked the co-operation of W.I. members in doing a survey on the role of rural women. To date a sample form has not been received but when it is. we will be enlisting help of some of the Board Directors to inter- view ten people each throughout the province. Mrs. Diamond was asked to update the FWIC bro- chure, cost of printing is now being investigated. JUNIOR WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Miss June Alton A new Junior W.l. branch was recently formed in the St. Thomas area and there is a strong possibility of a new branch in the Washago area. Total membership is up to 200 in nine branches. The Spring Board meeting will be held in Snel- grove. speakers will be Dr. Feenstra on sibling posi- tions and Dr. Morgan on learning disabilities. President, Cindy Cordingley will attend Officers' Conference, as well as June Alton. senior Board Direcâ€" tor. Miss Alton completing her term on the Board stated. “I wish to thank you for helping me as I served my term as Board Director, because it has been a most valuable two years in my education of Women‘s Insti- tute work, I hope that the Junior Women‘s Institutes of Ontario can continue to work in close association with you, the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Onâ€" tario.” 29th OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE Mrs. Russell Campbell, Secretary Treasurer re- ported 551 delegates as well as 10 staff and 9 dis- cussion group leaders will attend Officers‘ Conference May 3-5. Bloomingdale Branch will again be in charge of registration and Helena Feasby WI will assist Mrs. Morden on sales. Mrs. Donald Jacobs and Mrs. Don Hennessy Sim- coe County Board Directors will be responsible for a log book display, Programme planning will be featured in Standing Convener discussion groups for Family and Consumer Affairs. Education and Cultural Activities and Citi- zenship and World AlTairs. Group leaders will be Mrs. Harold Blasing. Mrs. Geo Powell, Mrs. Ray Tuck; Mrs. Russel Harrison. Mrs. Clarence Coxon. Mrs; Del- mar Smythe; Mrs. Robt. W. Moore. Mrs. Gordon Sherwin, Mrs. Alex Wilding. Mrs. Campbell repeated instructions included in delegate mailings regarding registration, expense ac- counts and cashing expense cheqUes. No cheques will be issued for amounts less than two dollars and ex- pense cheques issued will not be valid after July l. REPRESENTATION ON OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FWIO representatives were authorized to attend the founding conference to be held at the University of Guelph ofthe Coalition of Preservation ofFoodland. Board Directors attending the South Western On- tario Hydro Commission area meetings are Mrs. Wm. Middleton. Mrs. Geo Fleming, Mrs. E. Stanley. Mrs. Geo Barr and Mrs. Harold Wallace. Mrs. Earl Mordcn. FWIO representative on the Niagara Escarpment Commission reported attendance at four meetings since last December. Policy papers discussed were Minor Urban. Underground Aggregate Mining. Hazard Lands, Forest Areas. General Rural Areas. General Water Resources, Scenic Drives and Bruce Trail. A film. the Giant’s Rib and speakers are available upon request to Carolyn Jameson. Informaâ€" tion Ofiicer. N E C. 232 Guelph SL, Georgetown. L7G 431. Q ' _‘ \‘ Si Mrs. Bert Velthius, President Vernon W! with gardening expert (r) Mrs. Anstice Esmondâ€"Whire of CTV Ottawa. WI members and 4-H girls were treated to a tour of the heri- tage home, grounds and gardens.