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The Director Writes. . . The Home Economics Branch is delighted with the increased attendance at our training schools during the recent winter months. Spotlight on Bread, Needlepoint and Quilts were all very successful and I would like to :hank the many volunteer leaders who helped us with are courses. The branch looks forward to even bigger ,nrollments at the Food for All Seasons, Crewel ra‘rnbroidery and Indoor Gardening training schools to ,,,. Offered next fall and winter, as well as our new nutri- Min short courses. The International Year of the Child is almost half .er. In June, I hope to attend the 4th Canadian Con- -cnce of Children in Ottawa, which has as its theme working Together for Children". The purpose of the «dance is to bring together organizations, profes» ins and interested individuals who share a desire to irk together on behalf of Canada’s young people, At :r Provincial 4-H Homemaking Club Conference. to - held at the University of Guelph, June 19â€"22, we re chOsen the theme, “International Year of the lid". We are certain that we will receive very positive as about young peoples' needs from the 4-H mem- 5 who will be attending this conference. FWIO is Cer- lily one organization that recognizes the importance lamin life, so I know you will continue to contribute the welfare of children, when the IYC comes to an i981 has been declared the International Year of the abled Person. In Ontario. it is estimated that at least . in ten persons is physically or mentally handi- -ped. As some branches plan their meetings well :ad of time, I hope you will bear this special group in “id during 1981. It was really delightful to visit the Erland Lee useum) Home on Trent Valley Day. April 19. and see the buses and cars pull into the driveway. Mrs. -ller and her committee are a very enthusiastic and 'd-working group of ladies and I was so happy that .re WI members had an opportunity to see just how -ch had been done to the house' drive house and lands in the past year. A visit to the Lee Home is time 3| spent. Ladies, why not be sure to plan a visit next other as one of your meetings or go to “Christmas at Lee"? Mrs. Zoeller, I am sure, will tell you more 7 riut this event shortly. \lthough the weather is still really not springlike as I 'i‘E, Summer will soon be upon us and I hOpe to meet miner board directors at your 60th anniversary in Agust. Only too soon, it will be fall and, once again, I II rediscover how vast and great is the province of :tario, as I travel to the area conventions and renew ‘ ‘luaintanceships. In the meantime, I hope everyone has a good summer v-Id returns refreshed to Institute and 4â€"H Homemaking 7 Mb projects in the fall. WWW Home Economics Branch l-r Mrs. Clarence Bouges, PRO," Mrs. Rheta Asbury received lire membership from President, Mrs. Roy MoCutche-on, President of the DWIGHT WI, MUSKOKA NORTH DISTRICT. if a". it w. ,. THORNTON WI SIMCOE KEMPENFELDT DISTRICT honored two or rhelr members with a special pres- entation. lâ€"r Mrs. Art McQuay and Mrs. Elwood Bone both have belonged for 50 years. and have con- tributed much to the Branch. ~‘- .3931” .3 ‘ v '~': i... During the 30th anniversary celebration of the GREENOCK WI, WELLINGTON CENTRE DISTRICT, life members Mrs. Wm. Balienrlne and Miss Elva Pearen cut the cake while (c) Mrs. R. Sinclair Presiâ€" dent looks on.