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' FWIO Provincial Office. First year Provincial Advisory Council (PAC) members pictured from left to right in the back row are Glenna Ladell, Cindy Lorkhart, Dorothy Harnden and Paula Williamson. From left to right in the front row are Swadesh Sachdeva, Doris Greenland and Jane Mayer. National The FWIO Executive Officer to FWIC, Donna Russell, encouraged members to keep in touch with the national organization by subscribing to the Federated News and attending the convention in Brandon. Man- itoba. Russet’t noted that the history of the Federated Women’s Institutes ol Canada, written by Dr. Linda Ambrose. will be ready by Convention 2000. She reminded mem- bers attending to bring a $5 Christmas ecoration; the proceeds from the sale of the decorations will go to the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead, International "This has been a thoroughly enjoyable tenn.“ reported FWIO lntemational Con» venor Marg Harris. She explained that the major achievements on the international front included: Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworlhy‘s speech to the United Nav tions on human rights for the women of Afghanistan; WI finanCIal support used to educate people about temale genital rnuti- lation in Africa: the launch of ACWW Canadian Area member societies Iodine Deficiency Project; and. the first FWIO/Michigan Exchange. Financial Statement FWIO Finance Coordinator Lynn Ruigrok reviewed the Financial Statements for the FWIO and the Erland Lee (Museum) Home. There were no recommendations from the auditors. The recommendation lront pre- vious years to have the Erland Lee (Museum) Home books transferred to the Provincial Otfice is in progress. For a copy of the Financial Statements and a $3 cheque. payable to FWIO. to the Provincial Advisory Council (PAC) members pictured from left to right in the back row are Ruth Jones. Winnie Trachsel, Agnes Foster and Beverly Pickard. From left to right in the front Provincial Advisory Council (PAC) members pictured from left to right in the back row are Doris Thomlrigtnn. Jane Cooper, Donna MatPherson, Ruth McDonald, Dwyla Pilgrim and Marylin Rennie. From left to right in the front row are Luella Robinson, Barbara Clara and Evelyn Smart. Missing from the photos are Cami Force and Doreen McAdam. row are Margaret Arnort, Doreen Pollard and Rowena Raycrul't, Iva Koskr' - individual photograph, (Sorry we missed you in the group shot Iva.) Health Program Coordinator Kelly Marshall reviewed the Health Program with Annual Meeting dele- gates. She made clear a numberof aspects about the Program, including its goal. the partnership process. the roles and respon- sibilities of partners. current banners. the role of the Health Coordinator. and the roles and participation of Branches (see the Health Program update on page 13). Fundraiser FWIO Fundraiser Mike Paquet addressed members at the Annual Meeting; he began with the preliminary intiatives already in place. Based on discussions with Board. Paquet outlined the organization's primary funding requirements: the ACWW 2001 Conlerence; the Erland Lee (Museum) Home and educational programs. Paquet sees the ACWW 2001 Conference as an “overwhelming opportunity." in his elicits to seek sponsorship and iunding. Paguet “rel- ishes establishing relationships with a global audience at the corporate level.” Communications Workshops A series of Communications Workshops were organized for day two of the Annual Meeting to clarity the roles and responsibili- ties ol the Provrncial Advrsory Council (PAC). the live Coordinators and the Pro vinciat Board of Directors The workshops provided a great opportunity to offer con- stnictive solutions in areas of concern. FWlO President Christine Reaburn and Past President Arthena Hecker facilitated discussions for the Provrncrat Advisory Councillors (PAC) Eastern Regional Board Director Rosemary Moran facilitated the workshop for Coordinators. it was organ ized with assistance from Provrncial Board members Marg Harris. Vera Miner. Billie Power and Margaret Wilton. Jim Brown of Strivel. a pr'wate company devoted to help» ing maximize the effectiveness of people and organizations through leadership de- velopment. spoke to the Board of Directors, Positive discussions ensued among all groups on a number of points. but With a locus on improved communications, At the PAC Workshop suggestions on how to best communicate within their Subdivismn were discussed. They noted that time should be set aside at the next annual meeting to get together as PAC and to meet with Board Directors. Discussion also focused on the clarification of report forms. volunteer hours. FWIO‘s charitable status and nomi- nations and elections. Coordinators wished time together as a group to formulate a cohesive strategy for their work within the organizitjon, They too wished time together as a group. as well as time to meet With the Provincial Board and with their respective committees. Recom» mendations from this workshop Will be forthcoming at Board As in past years. the primary focus of Strive‘s workshop for the Provincial Board of Directors was to highlight the essentials ol the law for an incorporated non-profit organization. Strive concluded by reinforc- ing the two key functions of Board Directors are to 'direcl’ and to “protect.” Directors noted that they were pleased with the reduced size of the Board and the fact that they could easily communicate with one another via tax. The interaction among Board Directors was constructive as they discussed and offered concrete solutions to help resolve areas of concern. OATI Workshop Everyone participated in an alternoon work- shop entittad “Communication and Team Building Development.” Hands Yacoub. from the Ontario Agriculture Training Insti- tute (OATli. lacrlitated the workshop. Elections Congratulations to all newly elected posi- tions. Refer to page 2 for a complete list of' Provrncial Board members. Coordinators and Provincial Advisory Councillors (PAC). Motions Passed - That the FWIO Annual Report lor 1998 be accepted, I That the minutes of the 1998 FWIO An- nual Meeting be accepted wrth changes, - That the Constitution Committee be dis- solved. - That FWIO requestthe Federal Cavem- mant and the Federal Minister of Justice. the Hon. Anne McLellan. to con- tinue to uphold the law as written that one must not be in possession of child pornography. - That FWIO request that the Board of the Assomated Country Women of the World seriously consider and endeav- our to implement teleconferencing. and other state of the an modes of commu- nication. for committee members in the next triennium. - That the FWIO and Erland Lee (Mu- seum) Home Financial Statements be accepted as presented. - That FWIO use Robinson. Lott & Brahman as auditors for 1999-2000. Note: Due to space constraints. motions accepting reporm are not listed, nor are those pertaining to nominations. Home 8. Country, Winter 1999-2000 5