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MINISTER‘S DINNER The Hon. Lorne C, Henderson, hosted a din- ner in honor of the FWIO Board at the Sutton Place Hotel. The Minister urged the W. I. to involve the younger women. talk with the urbanites and tell the rural side of the story. It will become even more im- portant to educate the public and help all to _ ._ understand the important role Agriculture plays in the economy of our Province. The next three years will be a period of hard work for he W. 1.. know which direction to take and voice your opinions. It is time to evaluate the role of the farm wife nd the traditional methods of involving rural people. (here is a real opportunity to inform a whole new group i women about issues facing farm people. We have problems our parents didn‘t even experience. .ucial decisions must be tackled in resource develop- 'ent. industrial waste management, land use to mention :ly a few, Mr. Henderson offered special thanks to the Home t-onomics Branch and Miss McGhee for a job well me and wished the new President Mrs. Hiepleh ccess during her term in office. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Mrs. John Brown it was recommended that the Branch PRO's take a tic-book to all Branch meetings and jot down the 'uvities pertaining to her office. This takes very little no but makes it much easier at the end of the year iien preparing the report. The Secretary-treasurer and R0 should meet to make certain that only items -ncerning Public Relations are included in the finanâ€" .11 statement. NOTE Read your Handbook for guid- 'cc. ALSO three copies of the PRO forms are mailed tm FWIO office to the SecretaryaTreasurers in Janu- ‘t and should be handed on immediately. Don‘t forget mail your written and financial reports on to your ntrict PRO. District and Area PRO‘s are urged to add the livities and projeCts of their level to the report. There some tardiness at both of these levels and hopefully if :h PRO will take time to compile the reports early so: should be no frustrations. ~\re you pleased with the write-ups in the newspa- .rs'.‘ If not. why not? Make an effort to talk to the -0men‘s Editor ask her advice as to how you should *‘port your meeting? What information do they need'.J PROJECTS ritlunteers at work everywhere! A courtesy booth at the International Plowing Match 1id 21 rest area at the Royal Winter Fair gave the W.l. . .‘l opportunity to publicize their work. Scholarships and bursaries continue to provide incen- tives to students. One Branch spORSorcd a bus trip for lndian Children. while another hEId a picnic for 65 hd"dicapped youngsters. some sponsored children in Olher countries. _ Place mats designed with the location of all branches In the District was a popular project. Branches par- hCipated in fairs. parades and pioneer days. exchanged meetings with other branches, held mini»fairs and supported the Erland Lec Home project. Many Branches reported placing Home and Country in their local libraries. One Branch had a speaker on “old cemetery restoraâ€" tion“ as a result the group became involved and started work on a local neglected cemetery. The Provincial PRO Mrs. Brown was involved on many FWIO Committees. the Erland Lee Home special events and Officers' Conference. She attended Arca Conventions and District Annuals. conducted workshops and spoke at special anniversaries. PRO FINANCIAL REPORT Eriand Lee Foundation Fund 514.500. Pennies for Friendship l9.|10, Nutrition Education 4.716, UNESCO # 569 487. Adelaide Hoodlcss Foundation Fund 50. Women‘s Institute Educational 205.056. Community projects. Educational 52.812. Health 77.|63. Community 264.943. Other Organizations 68.079. TOTAL 706.975. NOTE forl981 All monies given to: Hoodless Homestead Foundation Fund and ACWW Conference Fund, Phase 1 should be recorded on the PRO sheet under Women’s Institute Projects. culture and Canadian Industries. (retiring): Mrs. Calvin Carmichael. Agriculture and Canadian Industries; Mrs. Sam Koski. Family and Consumer .‘tjjnirs. {retiring}; Mrs. John Brown. PRO; Mrs. Fred Howe. Curator; Mrs. Herb Malirrke. Revolutions (retiring). HOSPITALITY Mrs. Clare Freer This is a varied and interesting special convencrship. Letters from members from overseas ask for contacts in Ontario. Most of the pcople travelling come to the Toronto area and the membch there were most helpful. A request for a link brunch was arranged and Central Enniskillen W] in Ontario will now enjoy this correâ€" spondence. Mrs. Freer had a list of names of persons wanting pen pals. some of the Board Directors will be in touch. ‘WEEK OF