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PRESIDENT ELECT A report prepared by Mrs. Noblitt, president-elect. told about a meeting of the National Action of the Status of Women when they discussed resolutions relative lo the Constitution and Bill of Rights and Freedoms. Also a Con- ference on Pensions in which FWIC was invited to partici- pate. We had shown interest about the Canada Pensions tor the housewife. the farm woman and wives involved in small businesses; and in pensions for the eEderly. It has been a general goal. of Women‘s Institutes all over Canada to promote the image of our organization by attempting to be seen as a vibrant. active and valuable voluntary group in our country. We have been changing our focus in recent years as has been necessitated by the government taking over many of the areas where we once sought to extend our services. We now are working with the government to effect changes. to mitigate social problems and to concern ourselves with current issues. To cite a few examples: in the study of rural women. Ontario WI mem- bers joined members in other provinces to assist the Council on Rural Development by accumulating data on rural women; a joint committee of representatives from New- foundland and Labrador Wl's have recently been granted a total of $26l,000 from the Department of Health and Wel- fare to work with the Newfoundland Status of Women's Council on a project of women's health in Nevvl'Oundland and Labrador; and with the support of FWIC, Prince Ed- ward Island W]. in conjunction with their Home Economics Branch, W1 program Division. helped in the preparation of a \\ ell documented presentatiOn on teenage pregnancy. An- other area in which we are changing our focus and seeking a higher profile and more recognition is in legislation. All Wl members are interested in the same objectives. We must find better methods of communications and be prepared to delve to a greater degree into the present day concerns in an attempt to actually bring about changes. LAST CHARTER MEMBER Mrs. Jennie Morden, wrfe of the late John McKinley Morden died at Beacon Hili Lodge. Hamilton on March 6. 1981 at the age of l05. Jennie Morden was one of the original group of women attending the organizational meeting of the first Women's Institute in the World. R E M I N D E R TO ALL LEVELS OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES If for any reason the office of the Secretary Treasurer changes PLEASE ADVISE FWIO OFFICE IMMEDIATELY If you do not notify us -â€" the office mailings will not reach you. THE ERLAND LEE (MUSEUM) HOME Mrs. Wm. G. Miller, Chairman The Seminar. a training session for hostesses who wilt assist during Wl week was most successful. Undct [hf direction of Mrs. Earl MordEn. Resource and Research, it“. members learned about the artifacts and through u .Ildc presentation pointing out the do‘s and dont's of 21 Hr. rm helped to make the day worthwhile. Southwestern Area Day drew 2l4 people from Ihtl' oar ticular area. Members brought gifts which will in on] during WI Week. June l-5. The visiting hours t. ht lengthened 9.30 ~ 4.00 P.M.. fer that week. During this week there will be craft demonstrativ at well as a tour through the Home and Drive Hon;L rm. Neighborhood Days. when all the local residents . in. vited. will include not only Monday but Tuesday at} nit. the evening too. Artifacts Accession Forms have been revised a in. dated, This was done in an effort to maintain a htg‘. in. dard of artifact. in the proper historical period ot'thc my tl850-l910). The form also gives the committee utt iii to decidc on the disposition of any artifact. Each lIK. 'lll be numbered and recorded in the card file system as h Next year will mark the 10th year of ownership olr n Home. To help celebrate this event. the commrli ttt‘ extending an invitation to all delegates attending tl'r ix‘ Officers' Conference. The FWlO Board were invitct‘ ‘ltc Lee during the I982 semi-annual meeting. Also in l981. Christmas at the Lee will again b M. December 2-3. Improvements and repairs are a necessity. The i\c House has been completely reinforced. now the ups! llit longer sways under the movement of the traffic t'lo in roof has just been rcshingled in the authenticity of! .t. the cedar shingles do add to the appearance of the it Landscaping is continuing and hopefully this suntn ill find the picnic tables and tripod in more permancp n tions. When renovations in the Drive House were undo .tt the original open well was left, with the thought that it day there might be a cutter suspended from the not it} pulleys, to Show what was done by the Lee Family zit day. The Committee is looking for a cutter. dalin; ht period of 1850-1910, it must be in excellent condittu ill you know of one, contact a member of the Commitl An ln-memorian book. which will provide an r. M lasting list of deceased members in whose name a ll‘ =an has been made will be available for all visitors to * notation of the deceased member also the name of th 'th will be included. A brochure is available to be used as a hand-out m “l activities. It is a public relations leaflet giving ll" "’l“ proper address and telephone. Along with the map 3!" N“ ideas of things to do after visiting the Lee in the vic. i'l Stoney Creek. FWIO Board Directors agreed to leave thc W assessment on the Fee Sheet for I982. Erland Lee (Museum) Home Mrs. Victor Beachin, Hostess RR. 1, Ridge Road, Stoney Creek, Ont. L8G 3X4 Telephone: (416) 662-2691