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(imrt’nwtv' Speak FAMILY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Mrs. Sam Koski. Convener Mrs. Koski reported 100% from the Areas and Districts. From the reports, meetings were held to learn more about the microwave oven. the metric system and how to live bet- ter nutritionally. As consumers, the members held meetings and had speakers telling about insulation; how to clean rugs; color schemes for the home; different types of smoke detectors. Programs about the family. pensions and family law reform were studied; a review of consumer magazines; the benefits and drawbacks of TV on all the family. were some topics considered. CITIZENSHIP AND WORLD AFFAIRS Mrs. Robert Moore . Convener Mrs. Moore did not hear from all Areas. but felt the topics for programs were excellent. Because of [YC many programs related to children. their rights. child abuse, the benefits received through being an exchange student; comparisons of customs in our country and other lands. Inflation and its effect on the nation and unemployment as it affects the community scented to be concerns studied by the branches. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Mrs. John Brown, PRO Mrs. Brown explained the procedure in filling out reports and urged all to follow the handbook. This report is the one which can give an overall picture of the work of the organ- ization so it is only through this report that an accurate account is presented to the public telling about our activities. Trent Valley and Grey Bruce Areas have had 100% re- porting for the last 16 years â€" Congratulations. The donations report showed a decided upswing toward support for the W l projects, the Erland bee Home and Pennies for Friendship. Mrs. Brown commended the branches for their fine sup- port to 4H and community activities. She also encouraged all to continue to send delegates to all W 1 activities. Women’s Institute projects Erland Lee Horne $15,994. Pennies for Friendship [8,610. Nutrition Education 4,411. UNESCO Coupon 569 1.893. $40,9l0. W I Education 145.4”. Community projects educational 47 .452- Community projects health 59 .325. Community projects community I97 .319. Cash donations to other organizations 48.600- Total 539,0l 6. PROVINCIAL PRO ACTIVITIES. It's been a busy year, with many opportunities to attend and Participate in all the special days at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home. The official opening of the W l Hall at the Ontario Agriculture Museum, Officers‘ Conference, and a “ling delegate at FWIC Convention and to assist with Ontario's Craft display. as well as the Board Directors Reunion. Press releases were released after the Board meetings. Officers Conlerence and Erlnnd Lee activities as well as Summaries for Home and Country. AGRICULTURE AND CANADIAN INDUSTRIES Mrs. Donald Cam, Convener Can yott compose a two minute Consumer rcporl fol your W l meeting? This was one of the ideas suggested or an Area report. One of the most interesting routines to be suggested was "go as far as you can. and when you get there you will see further." Did you know the first Canadian woman veterinarian was Dr. Jean Rumncy and that a wing in the S.P.(‘.A. build- ing in Hamilton is dedicated to hur'.‘ A few ideas for meetings .: rcprcsculalivc from the Superior China Co. spoke on and tiiSplLI} cd fiuc('hi1ut It was reported that Canada's reserves of Pcal which cover 5"} of our land. is second mill. to the Soviet. A speaker from the Ruini- River .rrt‘n spoke on the wild rice irrduslry in their community. One branch asked the local school hoard to the "i’roicct Learning Trees" which origirrulcd in the US. and ll,(‘_. to encourage school children to idvulll'y turd develop an interest and knowledge of trees. This Win a specral project for IYC year. Mrs. ('a/u expressed Concern for the npuliiy ot' [uIIVCIIL‘H in meeting dcudlincs lot rcpor ts. “Somehow. ('orrvurcrs rust don't worry about mailing rupnrls on lune". EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Mrs. Margaret Bell Wiechno, Converter Mrs. \Vicuchno reported many branches showed concern about education. speakers were present from the llourd of Education talking about budgets. lIlL' school syslcrn and teaching methods. A regional archaeologist spoke about North America's first migrants who came across the land bridge count-Cling Asia with Alaska 3000 years ago. Tours. films and dcmonslrulirrns secured to interest the members. Many scholarships were presented to worthy stu- dents and W 1's supported 4“ Homemaking ('lubs. provided leaders and gave financial assistance. Crafts. art appreciation and music involVed the members both at their meetings and provided incentive for bus tours to art galleries. craft shows and musical events. WOMEN‘S INSTITUTE HALL Over 4000 people who visited the W l Hall on the grounds of the Ontario Agricultural Muscurn ul Milton were able to see the new displays. the 4” work over the years and the books donated by the English W ['5 in appre- ciaiion for the assislance given by Ontario W i's during the second world war. A composite picture of all FWIU presidents. Adelaide lloodless and Erland Lee are on View. New brass jardinieres filled with red geraniums were in the windows. The money for these was donated by Moun- tain Union W i. Plate rails now have W l plates. donated by branches. 1?