Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Fall 1978, p. 20

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9 3 m z E o z u- Mrs. Margaret Wool. Supervisor of Junior Exten- sion assisted by the three Regional Supervisors and mm: County Home Economists. were responsible for the Conference plans. The delegates were enthusiastic. intelligent. eager to learn and participate in the activities of a four day conference. It is ajoy to see the delegates laughing and Joking while rushing from one session to another and yet serious and questioning during the session. Interest groupsiElTective Speaking. Folk Danc- ing. Sights and Sounds of the Arboretum. Rug Making Techniques. Tapestryâ€"were divided into l'our ses- stons. allowing the delegates at wide choice ot‘cral‘ts or activities. One hundred and eighty delegates. chosen for their ability and interest in the 4H Homemaking program gathered to learn more about "Dimensions", Not only were the delegates taking a look at the program but at themselves. their potential and their goals. Changes have been made in the program. but it was a nostalgic trip for some who were graduates ol‘ the old program. The changes include pins and certifi- cate designs. revision of record books. changes in Achievement Day format but regardless of the old or new. the program is still demanding and requires work. Mrs. Margaret Woofâ€"Supervisor ofJunior Exten- sion reminded all. that during the next few days op- portunities will be provided to redefine and reaflirm "who you are and where you would like to go". What is down the road? Because you are drawing near the end ot‘high school. decistons must be made about col- lege. career. marriage. your future aspirations. PRESIDENT Dr. D. F, Forster. President. University of Guelph welcomed the delegates and noted the long and happy association both have enjoyed over the years. 20 GIRLS’ CONFERENCE The theme Dimensions. represent breadth. .tntt depth but so much moreithings you can stretch it. lows one to think critically. analyze problems. the lat. try to cope. a sense of purpose. He l‘eIt sometimes the role of the University ix understood. The purpose. is not to turn out gram in job slots. but to keep up with the rate ol'chant grads are able to cope with the needs ol‘ the ham and professional world. CONSUMERISM IT‘S UP TO YOU Mr. Randy Castellarin. Consumer and Con Afl'airs Canada told about services available l'ru. Department and through audio and visuals “Win are and what you do in the marketplace" and ' and Take", related to specific problems and haw He touched on a wide variety ofsubjeets, fraud. i aging and labelling, best before dates. etc. ALL ABOUT ME Heather Barnett, Regional Supervisor \\., charge of an awareness session. New things ha everyday and each situation brings out a difl‘ercr pect and everyone reacts difierently. There were discussions aboutiYou as a pct-«- as a womanâ€"a Careerâ€"where will you goâ€"wonn ]l'llelClULllS. One of the main tasks is to motivate. decide t‘. you are going and how you can accomplish yourg Take a good look at yourselfand relate to the 4H hol. head heart. hands and health. What are your future plans? You should lirw cide. “do 1 have the determination to make it?” > this purpose in mind your next thought “what an plans to make it come true". this is the design ts to x - through these motivations and perseverance. Sll‘l step. great aims can become reality. In summarizing the sessions it was evident. were an important part ot'their future. One must a survey of possible jobs available. know what is I for you. have a sense of purpose and don't to learn by doing is really important. Sometimes plans don’t work out. don‘t beeom L‘ couraged. take time to reassess. then start over. L-r Mrs. Bev. Carson, Home Economist {or Hatdimov Norfolk. and Miss Heather Barnett, Regional Superw- wt Kingston stop for a breather between sesstons.

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