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Prollle Meet Kelly Robson To be progressive is to create history, Recording our history, in a fair and ac- curate manner, rewards our actions with responsibility, integrity and proâ€" fessionalism. In retrospect, these recordings offer us an objective evalu» ation from which to both learn and grow. While writing allows us to be accountable and precise, photography grants us the privilege of expression and emotion. Together, they empower us to capture our past and determine our future. I am pleased to have been successful in achieving the position ofTweedsmuir History Coordinator for the Federated Women's Institutes ofOntario. Unques- tionably, Rosella Ciancy’s shoes will be hard to fill and I plan to be in contact with her as much as possible during this transition. I anticipate I will always be in her debt. Formally. lam educated in economics and photojournalism. Professionally, I have held employment in areas of pho- tographer-writer. photojournalism, pubiic relations and marketing. Presâ€" ently, l have a small business with my husband in publishing and graphics. Recently, we have produced the Wild Women Indeed Calendar 2002 â€" a fundraising project for health awareâ€" ness for the Waters Women's Institute. lama proud member of this Branch and their interim Public Relations Officer. Personally, I am marred with tour children. two dogs. one cat and one fish. For the future, I plan to develop a system where the histories of all Branches and their efforts are more readily available for all to enjoy and embellish. I strongly feel we need to become a more diverse and amalgamated organization. To be coy, “We have the POWERI" Kelly Robson is the newly elected Tweedsmuir History Coordinator for the Federated Women 's institutes ofOntari'o. She can be reached at 579 Main St.. Box 1184, Lively ON P3Y1M9, Phone: 705-692-0650. We Were There! What a proud moment for the Women's Institute! On Wednesday. October 18, 2000, a monument was dedicated on Par- liament Hill honouring five Canadian women, Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung. Henrietta Muir Edwards. Irene Parlby and Louise McKinney. Many dignitaries, notable people, MPs and school children were invited to attend, But we. the grass roots members of the WI. came because of the historical connection the Women’s Institute has with the Famous Five. Emily Murphy was the first President of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada (FWIC) from l919 to 192]. These five women came together in Albertato challenge the notion that women were not persons and could not hold ap pointed or elected offices. They gathered support for the cause because “the rural women of Alberta were the white hope of the progressive movement. The Women‘s Institutes and the United Farm Women were not afraid to tackle social problems," These are the words of Nellie McClung from her autobiography, The Stream Runs F art. This group of women often counted on the support of the Women's Institutes in their quest for advancing the causes af- fecting women. On October 18. 2000, those of us who gathered there to celebrate and cheer our women of Canada came away with treas- urcd memories and friends. Forty or more women from Eastem Ontario and Western Quebec stood united under the Women‘s Institute banner. CBC television, CTV, a local Ottawa station and the Carleton School ofJournalism interviewed us. A copy of Nellie McClung‘s autobiogra- phy was circulated for all to sign. and much to our delight Prime Minister Jean Cretien. Heritage Minister Sheila Copps and Governor General Adrienne Clarkson signed the book and chatted with us. Three descendants of Emily Murphy also signed the book. as did Margaret Trudeau and the President of the Famous Five Foundation Frances Wright. What a day to remember! Submitted by Pat Ager, PRO, Eastern Area WI thlo oounesy DI J. Sloeokl Governor General Photo Lab, Bare Shoulders and Pearls The Alford and Park Road Women's Inslltuta shed more than a sedate Image for a per- Iarmanco at a meeting last fall. The group was asked to come up with a skit, so they took thelr cue from the Rylstane a Dlstrlct WI calendar produced In England. "We kept ll malnly to bare shoulders and pearls, said member Ivy Johnson, as they posed for The Branflord' Expositor. Extracted from an article by Susan Gamble In 7715 Branrtoro Expositor. Photo counesy oi Brian Thompson. The Brantimr Expcsmr. Home 1. Country, Sprlng 20M 7