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QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS 141 replies Dear J.W.I.0. member: There are many matters of concern in J.W.1.0. today, and in order to be in touch with what you are thinking, we have developed this questionnarie. Please fill it out and add any com» ments you think will help in plann- ing for the good of J.W.I.O. in the future. Your opinions mean a lot. Kindly return this questionnaire as soon as possible to the J.W.I.O. Secretary. Mrs. Linda A. Lammers, RR. 1, Jordan, Ontario LOR ISO. 1. Do you feel J.W.I.O. should drop the word “Junior”? Change the name? No â€" 97 â€" expresses youth- fulness; Jr. good distinction from F.W.I.O. Yes â€"â€" 31 â€" Jr. is a subordinate term. Associated W.l. or Com- munity W.1. ? â€" 13 â€" F.W.I.O. takes offense to Jr. versus Sr. 2. Would you like to see an age limit in J.W.l.0.? If so, what? No â€" 97 â€" Leave the choice to the individual; belong where you are comfortable. Yes â€" 31â€" 13 - 40 years old and under ? â€" 13 3. We would like to increase our membership. Do you feel you can en- courage a friend to join .1.W.l.O.'.’ No â€" 12 Yes â€" 117 7 â€" 12 4. Would you feel comfortable in joining an F.W.I.O. branch? If no. is it because of age difference? pro gramming? or what? No â€" 97 â€" age difference, pro- gram, too much formality, time of meetings Yes â€" 35 â€" only if no other J.W.I.O. were available ? â€" 9 5. What do you feel are the difâ€" ferences between J.W.I.O. and F.W.l.0.? F.W.1.0. has more committees, reports, structures. formality, and convenerships. There is a great dif~ ference in age, attitudes, interest. F.W.1.0. is more formal, more widely known, more complicated hierarchy. 6. It has been said that F.W.l.0. is too “structured” for a .l.W.l.0. member to want to join. Do you agree? Why? No â€" 22 Yes â€" 82 '? â€" 19 no comment â€" 18 our answers to questionnaire 7. Would you like to see the exe ecutive prepare and distribute to each branch program suggestions for your meetings? No â€" 45 Yes â€" 86 â€" 10 no comment Mrs. Linda A. Lammers Secretary-Treasurer Resolutions Continued flour ,0. l7 legitimate concern expressed by Canadians about violent crime can- not be effectively addressed by rein- troduction of the death penalty. The Government also considers that a referendum vote is a mechanism best reserved for questions concerning constitutional matters, rather than policy matters in specific areas. Resolution 9. Re â€" Non-refillable soft drink containers This Resolution was forwarded to The Honourable Andrew S. Brandt, Minister of the Environment. Mr. Brandt thanked FWlO for bringing our interest in non-refillable soft drink containers to his attention. He explained that the marketing of soft drinks is a complex issue involv» ing many companies and organiza- tions. The proliferation of the non- refillable soft drink can has created problems within the industry and for the environment. These containers represent only 0.5% of the total residential waste stream produced in Ontario, but form a very visible por- tion ofthe litter found on our streets and highways. His ministry has undertaken to review the current regulations which control the marketing of soft drink containers. Specific proposals are being con- sidered by Cabinet. Until a decision is reached, he is unable to comment further. however, the options of recycling and deposits have been carefully considered. Staff of his ministry will advise FWlO when Cabinet has reached a decision on this matter. 1 also wish to report that copies of the sustained Resolutions were for» warded to Mrs. Emmie Oddie, Chair- man of the Resolutions Committee for the Federated Women‘s Institutes ofCanada. Mrs. Oddie is interested in the Resolution relative to using heroin as an analgesic and also in- terested in two Resolutions sustained the previous year. In the event that these Resolutions from Frcdcrnted Women‘s Institutes of Ontario could be supported by Federated Women's institutes of Canada. 1 have sent Mrs. Oddie the supporting material on these Resoluâ€" tions and the responses from the various Ministries. Resolutions are one way of ex, pressing the opinions of our organization, and should be used for the benefit of the majority. Respectfully submitted Mrs. Keith Hicplch, Resolutions Converter, FWlO Emergency resolution The following emergency resolu- tion was presented and sustained at the FWIO semi-annual board meeting in April. WHEREAS Tltc future of Fantin Studies in the Schools of Ontario is being severely compromised by the Ministry of Education document 0.3.1.8. (One tario Schools: Intermediate and Senior) and WHEREAS The concepts and skills taught through Family Stttdy Classes at all levels are vital in our changing economy and society; THEREFORE BE l'f RESOLVED that the Federated Women's In- stitutes of Ontario request the Minister of Education for Ontario to initiate an early revision of the Docue ment 0.3.1.8. in order to implement changes which will make it easier for students to include Family Studies in their credit requirements.