Louise WI, Grey South The Louise WI q proud of ember Helen Welrmelr who was awarded an Ontario V o I u n t e e r Service A we rd last yea r by MP Helen Johns. A WI member for more than 40 years, Helen has served as Branch Presi- dent. Secretary and Public Relations Officer, as well as having sat on numerous commit- tees. She has been Program Coordinator for the District and Secretary for the Grey-Bruce Area. Helen is the current Pro vinclai Advisory Councillor for Subdivision 14. Submitted by Helen Bailey. Secretary. Louise WI. Grey South, BeumsviIIe WI, Lincoln -' eamsvllie WI volunteered to coordinate and collect submissions for the Town of Lincoln '5 Millennium Time Capsule during the year 2000. Members Eileen Turnbuli and Neil Mlchener are shown with the ï¬me Cap- sule. items collected Included histories 0’ families, businesses and organizations. memorabilia, children‘s artwork andpubiishâ€" ed works. The capsule will be buried in the Millennium Forest at the Vineland Campus of the University of Guelph. This Branch contin- ues to hold monthly card parties, participate in the Adopt-A-noad program, organize the craft section of the Strawberry Festival each June and hold a craft workshop during Wi week each February. Sabmitled by Barbara Stones. PRO. Beamsvtlle WI. Lincoln Duflerin North Distrrct Wl The Lorne Sutherland WI hosted a concert featuring the Kanata Children 's Chorus in Arnprior. The evening brought in $900 for the Brady Burnette Teen Assistance Fund. Susan Clarke (centre), the Resource Development Coordinator for the Fund and the Community Resource Centre. slated the Lorne Sutherland WI is a shining example at how a group of people can create positive contributions to a community. WI members Cathy Hunt (left) and Debbie Mom-Caldwell (right) presented Clarke with the cheque. Submitted by Joyce HPHIJHC'h PRU Lfllnt! Sullwlidlm WI Cork-Ion The December o o rn m u n i t y pro/act of the R o s e l a n d Branch was to work in shifts at the gift- w r a p p i n g booth in a lo- cai shopping Ina/i. Signs designated the group on duty. enabling the Branch to promote the Women 's institute and their work to shoppers. The lunds raised at the booth went to the 5555: County Association for Community Living, Rose/and President and Branch Treasurer stop for a photo beiore the hectic day or wrapping begins. This group closed the mil- iennium year with a Victorian Soiree, where they wore elegant gowns, stoles. hats and gloves as they mingled to Minuet music. Submllled by Ruby Rnnumm ‘Imnumm Rowland WI. Essex . arrâ€"4“ - c , jag M-,_J J; Le Duflerln North District members luliili their mandate oi being active in the community; here they are shown helping with the salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign. From left to right are Margaret Clark, Ruth Haibert, Billie Power and Isabelle Bates. Districtrnembers also helped at the WI Booth at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fa/r. Sum-rtan or arm Power DuIIEnn Noan 0n behali oi the Gordon Wi, President Bev Plckard (tron! left) presented a $500 cheque to the Mayor of Gore Bay. Ruby Croft {front right). The money was raised as a Branch millennium project and will go towards pur- chasing rescue equipment lor the town's medical centre. Gordon WI members (from leit to right, back row) Bernadette Walker. Reta Hail. Sheila Slomke, isobeiie Lee. Doreen Burt and Eileen Sloan were also on hand ior the presentation. The group also planted a rose garden at the Township Com- munity Hail. thmllmfl I‘V l'nlt‘vlt DWI l'HO. ï¬tmlun WI. M-IHIIHHIIH WWI Apï¬ley WI, Peterborough Apsiey WI President Lois Haines came up with the idea of organizing a Community ball tournament, with local groups. organizations and the Reeve and councillors participating. Local merchants donated prizes for the event. There were games for the children and tree pop and chips and cake and ice cream ior all. What great public relations [or the Women ‘s lnstltutei 'mhmuwrw I-.t|~-l mm s... "an", in...‘ m... Alrglynv wy rum-rumourâ€. Ashgrove WI, Hollon The A s h gro ve Branch donated a Hoop sl 9 Blue Spruce tree to the Hiilcrest Church. where most at their meetings are held. Completing the task, left to right, are Ashgrove WI President Verna Bird and members Marlon Hunter and Mary Wilson, The dedication ceremony will be held In the spring. Submitted by Doreen Wqu'. (MPRD Ashgrove WI Hallon Home I Country, Spring 2001 15