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FWIC COMPETITIONS 1979 â€" 1982 J COMMUNITY HISTORY PRESENTATION In 1945 Lady Tweedsmuir, wife of the then Governor- Genel’al of Canada presented three silver cups to FWIC for competitions to be held each triennium. One of these cups was awarded for the Community History judged to be of the highest excellence in national competition. Due to this rimulus, many Women‘s Institute Branches gathered and ompiled community histories. Indeed, FWIC has gained ecognition and honor because of its encouragement of the ireservation of local histories. The competition for the next tn'ennium 197982 is a "nmmunity History for presentation. The reason for a hange is to endeavour to promote the skills of many W I «embers and encourage them in the various methods of reserving and presenting local histories in new and dif- .‘TBTIT ways. ' tBlECTIVES The object of the Twecdsmuir Community History Pre- rntation Competition is to encourage W I members to pre- ~rve materials and documents, and to create a new :venue” ofpresenting the information. EGULATIONS The Tweedsmuir History for Presentation is to be the work of Women's Institute members as a group project. Historical material for this form of presenting a history may include any or all of the following: written material slides and cassettes video tapes transparencies posters and pictures my other means or material to enhance the presentation. This presentation via any media suitable for programs for school, community groups. as an introduction to newcomers into the area or a community information exchange. An index of the order of presentation to be included. This presentation not to exceed forty-five minutes. The complete entry should be accommodated in a con- tainer not to exceed 17‘ x 12' in size (Le. small firm case or soft~sided bag). The winning entry to be presented at I982 Triennial Conference. 'ITRIES TO BE INTO FWIO OFFICE BY DECEMBER 1. ‘31. The two winning entries will be sent to FWIO for ml judging. Entries will be returned after the FWIC Con- ntion June 1982. HOOKED RUG The committee suggests the rug foundation be burlap. . rd the material used for hooking be woollen fabric strips it from discarded clothing or blankets. although new wollen fabrics may be used as supplementary material- REGULATIONS l. The rug is to be made by a group of W I members. 2. The rug should be hooked with woollen fabric strips with a hand rug hook (not a latch hook). It must be original design and color. The size 7 approximately 27" x 36" . Not to be clipped . The edges to be finished. Rug not to be lined. . Name and address of group and value of rug should be securely attached to back of rug and covered until after judging. 9. Record of group participation should be included with entry. mammew POINTS TO CONSIDER Originality as well as workmanship. design of beauty and color co-ordination will be taken into account in judging. Neatness and suitability of the border will be considered imagination and skill in combining colors are a tremen- dous asset in creating exciting hooked rugs. SOURCES McCall‘s Needlework Treasury a A Learn and Make-Do book. RUGS TO BE INTO FWIO OFFICE BY DECEMBER 1. 1981. The two winning entries will be sent to FWIC by FWIO for final judging. Rugs will be returned after the FWIC Convention June 1982. ESSAY TITLE ADELAIDE HOODLESS â€" IS THE VTSIDN AS BRIGHT TODAY? About the subject matter The subject matter was chosen as a reminder of our re- sponsibilities to the founder of the W I. It is hoped that this competition will encourage members to put some time and thought into this subject. Quality ofwork will be of tumor tance.We realize that freedom is necessary in selfcxpression on this topic. therefore, the Committee has determined that no restrictions be placed on this subject matter. REGULATIONS l. The Competition is open only to members of Women‘s Institutes. 2. Essay must be original,but may use identified quotations. 3. Essay must be typed. double space on one side of an 81/: x 11 pagetleaving a margin of one inch on all sides. 4. Approximately 1500 words. . Name of author. W l Branch and address should be writ- ten on back of paper. to be covered until judging is completed. 6. The Tweedsmuir Cup for the FWIC Cultural Project will be awarded to the winner of this National Competition. Us ESSAYS TO BE INTO FWTO OFFICE BY DECEMBER 1, I981. The two winning entries will be sent to FWIC by FWIO for final judging. Essays will be returned after the FWIC Convention June 1982. IS