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FWK Update y Marg Eber/e Strategic Planning At the October Executive Meeting of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada (FWIC). a Strategic Planning Session was held If FWIC‘S Strategic Plan is success» ful. in three years time they will have increased their membership. possibly dou- bling it. Consequently, more membership dues will mean a more stable national budget. Another priority will be to change or eliminate Canada's “cheap food policy." Urban consumers need to be more aware of the role of farmers and farmers need to be able to make a reasonable income or profit. Other identifiable goals included de- creasing the number nt' farm accidents. working to have legislation enacted to pre- vent the export of water from Canada and ensuring the safety of water supplies in communities where the Women‘s Institute is active. Theme lot the Iriennium ‘Participation + Communication = Achievement â€" A Formula for Success" FWIC Convention in 2003 The FWIC Convention will be held in Lennoxville. Quebec. in 2003. This will be the first time the Convention will be held in the province of Quebec. Twinning Program This traditional program of FWIC has for many years twinned WI Branches with a twin province for exchanges of programs. provincial interests. pen pals and. occa- sionally. visits. During this triennium an exciting new feature has been added. It is our hope that Grade 6 classes near the twinned Branches can also be twinned to exchange letters and information What a great way to help advance the unity of Canada! Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead in St. George. Ontario. FWIC owns and operates the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead. The Homestead continues tellâ€" ing Visitors the Women‘s Institute story and presenting programs that enhance the work of the WI. FWIC is suggesting that each Branch across Canada hold one iundraismg event a year and forward the proceeds to the national office in support or the Homestead. In closing. many thanks to the Eastern Area Women's Institute for their generous donation. The national office is now able to update some of their equipment to better \L‘HC the members. A portion of the dona- tion was also earmarked for the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead. Please feel free to Contact me with questions and comments. Marg Eberle (an be reached at RR 1, Highgate ON NDP in), Phone 519-678-3289, Fax: 519-675-33 13, Email [eberle@netrover corn The Spirit of Christmas at the Hoodless Homestead It was a clear crisp night and, as always at this time of year, the Adelaide Hunter Hoadlass Homestead was decorated with fresh evergreen and rlbbans. The picnic shelter was aglow with Christmas lights and trees. Inside the Homestead. not cider and treats were served, while the art of making bows and craatlng Christmas cen- trepie ass and fresh garlands was being ta ughtby Carolyn Heed (plcl'ured at left). In addition, local Wl Branches participated in a contest for the best decorated tree. The public was asked to choose by ballot. It was a difficult choice to make! The outcome â€" the free decorated by the St. George Wl was the first choice followed by the Tansley and Alford & Park Flood Branches. Submitted by Sue Dalton. Curator. Adelaide Hunter Headless Homestead. St George. Ontario For more lntorrnalion about Headless Homestead events. contact Sue at 51 H434 130. FWIC Tweedsmuir Competitions in 1945. Lady Tweedsmuir, wrte oi Lord Tweedsmuir who was Governor General of Canada. donated three silver cups to the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada for competitions to be held each tnenniurn The successful entrants will receive the prestigious Tweedsmuir Cups at the FWIC Convention in Lennoxville, Quebec. in 2003. All Branches are encouraged to participate fully in each oi the following three categories: Community History Competition “The History of 3 Button" â€" Fact or Fiction Pro/act Guidelines - a button or replica mounted to display - short story â€" 200 to 500 words. double spaced on 8 1:; x 11 inch paper in a duo tang COVE! - illustrations may be included Points a. story content . . . . _ . _ . . . . 50 b. cover . , . . . . . . . . . . . , . 10 c. neatness and grammar . . . . . 15 d. originality . . . . . . . . _ . . . . 25 Total Points . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Handicraft Competition “Quilt Block of ProvinCiai Flower“ Project Guidelines - hand embroidered on cotton/polyester (pastel colours) usmg embrotdery thread I size of block â€" a 14 inch square. With a 112 inch border on all sides - name of iiower and province in embroidery on bottom of each block. two inches from bottom I blocks will become property of FWIC Points a. neatness . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 b. colour coordination . _ . . . . . . 30 c. suitability of stitching . . . . . . 30 d. proper size and edging of block . 15 Total points . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Cultural Competition “Scrapbooking” â€" Family Memories Project Guidelines - historical or recent pictures 4 should include community involvement I decorations or illustrations should suit the theme a coverâ€" no larger than 14 x 14 inches and no smaller than 11 x 12 inches Points a.cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 b. contents . . . . . . . . . 50 c. originality , . . 25 d. neatness & presentation . . . . . 10 Total Points . . . . . . . . . , . . 100 Home E. (bunny, Spring 1001 9