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potential to face future challenges FWIO Report Rena Cunningham Women‘s Institutes are alise in ‘85. This was evident when approx- imately 300 members and visitors from across Canada arrived at the University of Western Ontario in London to attend the Federated Wo» men’s Institutes of Canada Tenth Triennial (‘onvention from June Ifi-ZO. The theme for the Triennium. "Women 7 Unlimited Potential.H has been used in all provinces to help develop an increased confidence in our members. that they do have the potential and ability to take promiâ€" nent places in the development of their communities, their provinces and our nation. FWK‘ President Bernice Noblitt enlarged upon this theme in her address. "We have a responsibility to adapt to meet the multitude of changes to. day. We have the potential. We can help to find solutions to problems: we can help to bring unity to our troubled world by building avenues of under- standing that channel emotions and feelings into constructive pathways; we can play our part in responding to governments who are seeking our input into legislation; we can help to maintain integrity in our society if we keep alert to the many ways it is being eroded today through petty breaches of faith. dishonesty and moral deg- radalion. If we have the courage to practice integrity and honesty and uphold good moral standards our- selves. We can do something about the social problems which confront us for the potential for action is within us. Let us not forget that Women's Institutes is a people organization and not only an issue organization. One of our objectives is to develop our members and to help people in our communities. We have unlimited potential to face all challenges if we 8 remember this quotation. Use the talents you possess for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except the very best." Dr. Ellen McLean, President of Associated Country Women of the World tACWW) was enthusiastic. positive and motivating when she addressed the delegates at the con- vention. ACWW stresses the grass roots approach to development and the branches are the grass roots â€" ACWW is something bigger but not more important, Consumers do not understand what is happening to agriculture. Things are changing very rapidly and we must promote agricultural awareness suggested Dr. McLean. ACWW is a joint movement for peace â€" by means of education. war against poverty and promoting betâ€" ter world understanding. We see the need of women around the world as we practice compassion. loving action andpractical help through ACWW protects. Dr. McLean concluded her address with the words of the South African representative. "l beseech thee ladies to march forward with mouths shut and eyes open. The world needs women of This trio. who are obviously proud of their affiliation with the Jim Women '5 Institutes (J WI), consists of (I. to rt.) Carol H yde, Past J W] bi director; Mary Hall, Howick J WI, and Marion Koepke, Provincial _ president, healthy minds and bodies. ACtt an exciting organization. Shine you are.” The clean water for all p came to an end at the I985 l‘ Convention and donations presented to ACWW. A tot $68,573.20 was raised easily b:. the projected target of $50.00 Canada. Ontario‘s donation cai $40.468.63. Delegates attended a wide \: of workshops one afternoon an following day summaries of the shops were presented. The worlv- included the following topics: Pr tion for Women, Planning a \robe, Child Care, Family Violi- Pornography, Technology for men, Health Education, Fina Management. Effective Speaking Quality of Life for Seniors. Eight out of nine resolutions sustained by the work voting gates. They covered the reductit beer advertising on pn'me T.V. so the retention of federal jurisdi: over divorce, as well as the expar of current federal law to includ forcement of custody and mainteri orders; a national referendun (continued on pa