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Attitude is the most imponant criteria needed for success, ll positive, a genuine asset. if negative. it can almost prove 'he downfall of an organization. Don't be apathetic either! When deciding on needs for the women in the community . ASK thAT ARE THE BASIC ISSUES? Who are you account- able to‘? What are you trying to accomplish? Where are you going with your information? Why do you want to involve everyone? CHAT ARE THE BASIC ATTITUDES? Trusting that women know what they need. Helping women identify concerns. Building a climate and creat- ing a growing interest in adult education. LITREACH. Approaching individuals, Colleges, Govern- ments. Agencies, to strengthen leaming oppor- tunities in the community, '«iSESSlNG NEEDS. Making personal contact. gathering data, using surveys and questionnaires can be a justifiable beginning. ITENTIAL. As a result of assessment. women have the capacity to mobilize, if there is a need and if they have the desire. This is a strength in rural Ontario. Often women feel more useful to par- ticipate in a short intensive course, then network in their community. One thing came through loud and clear. too formal a ucture prohibits creativity. All were encouraged to use *ir own skills and resources: especially try to develop lll’ own strengths, don't let those talents lie dormant. ..st important of all. everyone has the right to be heard at their idea respected. Marketing Boards was an area that the women seemed 'zy about. not certain about the structure nor did they to enough knowledge about their operation. However. Conference accepted a recommendation to support the ncept that farm women feel disadvantaged in marketing "as. needing more education and representation on these cards, especially Tobacco and Vegetable Boards. VIAPLE VIEW WI, NORTHUMBERLAND EAST STRICT, organized ten years ago with the help of the )lIiCt President, Mrs. Shirley Bird. It was upon the suge stion of Mrs. Harold Wiley who kept urging the local men in 1970 to start a Women‘s institute. She could see I eventual closing of the local church where the majority the women contributed their time and talent and encour- cd those women to be prepared for an alternative. Mrs. '- iley felt very strongly that the community needed some :lanized group to fall back on. Eventually Mrs. Wiley’s idea caught on and she con- -cted the District President and it happened. The Maple iew Branch was organized on September 30. 1970. One of the first official functions for some of the mem- l’r-rrs was to attend the Area Convention held in Bellevillc. The branch has been sending delegates ever since. They "4V6 Sponsored 4-H Homemaking Clubs. sponsored many community activities such as suppers, coffee and dessert Fifiies. evening bazaars, fashion shows. to say Homing 0f making a few dozen quilts. AS one of the members said “We‘ve enjoyed it very much,“ LUNCHEON SPEAKER Miss Molly McGhee. Director. Home Economics Branch SPoke on behalf of the Hon. Lorne C. Henderson. Minister of Agriculture and Food about the many learning oppor- [Ul'llllES offered to rural dwellers by OMAF. There are many learning opportunities offered to rural dwellers by the Ministry through the Advisory Services. Le. the Extension. Home Economics. Livestock and Soil and Crops Branches. An abundance and variety of short courses designed to meet the needs of the farmer and farm families at the local level are offered. The needs of these rural dwellers, more often than not. are identified by them and made known to the various specialists working in the coun- ty and district offices. Joint planning committees of clients and staff are common. in order lhal. the clients receive the specific courses they want. “Courses are geared to a variety of persons: the farmer whose livelihood depends on a know ledge of sound agricultural practice; the novice farmer; the hobby farmer; the rural dweller interested in improving the lawn or landscaping the lot; the housewife who wants up-to-date information on how to manage the home more efficiently; the senior CllllEl‘l who seeks hobbies tn retire- ment and younger persons who seek to supplement their income by improving their craft skills; all of these people turn to OMAF for help. In this way. each year OMAF provides a great number of learning opportunities to a wide cross-section of rural dwellers: from farm safety. personnel management for employers of farm workers. and records management 7 to equine management, prc-natal nutrition. food preservation. rural beautification and homesteading. lt may be that in the past. farm women were reticent to ask the Ministry for help. If this was the case. this attitude has certainly changed today. During the past year the Minis- try has held several very successful courses in Farm Busi- ness Management for Farm Women. at different locations across the province. including information needed to help alleviate stress in both the farm cnicrprise and farm home." PICNIC GROVE WI, GLENGARRY DISTRICT hurtâ€" ("I'd i‘t'i'e‘n member-t ti'ill'r tt .rpt't'l'rrl citation tum/'1: brunch. All httrt’ t'rmfl‘ibutt'd much In I’M! brunch during the [NAT Maury-liveycur’s. L-rfi'mitrmi'. Mrs. Murgrlrel McNaugh- rmt. Stella lbh'Nultgliron. Mrs. Eilu Smith. Buck rmv. Mrs. Eileen Fourney, Mrs. Murgal‘t’t Mt‘Lemtan, Mrs. JUVL'L’ Cumming. Mrs. Muriel Mat'Lm'lilun. 21