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n 1945, Lady TWeedsmuir, wife of Lord Tweedsmuir who was Governor General of Canada, donated three silver cups to the Federated Women ’s Institutes of Canada (FWIC) for competitions to be held each tIiennium, The successful entrants will receive the prestigious Tweedsmuir Cups at the FWIC Convention in Brandon, Mani- toba, in June, 2000. All Branches areencouraged to partici- pate fully in each of the following three categories; Community History Competition r a wall hanging depicting the history ofyour community Project Regulations: e open to individual Women's Institute members or a WI Branch u to be made from material of your choice o approximate Size to be 36" long x 23" wide a a wooden dowel to be placed at the top for display purposes give a short written description ofthe wall hanging â€" approximately 250 to 300 words I descriptions to be typed on one page, doublespaced and placed in a plastic page protector - name and address of the entrant to be enclosed in a sealed envelope attached to the back of the project Iwaedsmuir Competitions, 1994-] 997 Points: a) General Appearance 30 b) Suitability of Materials 15 c) Workmanship 30 d) Written History 25 Total Points 100 Handicraft Competition » counted crossstitch Christmas tree skirt Project Regulations: - can be an individual WI or Branch effort - approximate size to be 45" in diameter - not a kit I name and address of the entrant to be enclosed in a sealed envelope attached to the back of the project Points: a) General Appearance 15 b) Originality 25 c) Finishing 15 d) Suitability of Materials 15 e) Workmanship 30 Total Points 100 Cultural Competition - short story: "My Memories of a One»Room Schoolhouse" Project Regulations: I using the theme. "My Memories of a One- Room Schoolhouse,” the short story must be written by an individual WI member - not to consist of more than two memories . FWIC Execii Olficerfleport 3 By Donna Russett Novisi Weaning Industry This international project approved by FWIC was discussed on page 12 of the Winter issue of the Home & Country newsletter. FWIC is collecting donations to forward to ACWW, It is hoped that the necessary $4,000 is raised as soon as posâ€" sible. Please make all cheques payable to FWIC Novisi Project and mail them di» rectly to FWIC at Suite 606. 251 Bank St., Ottawa ON K2P1X3. Squares for Zumbio Discontinued The Mazabuka Association for the Disâ€" abled is asking Women‘s Institutes to discontinue sending squares to Zambia. Unfortunately, the grant which paid for post office handling charges has been stopped and they can no longer afford to accept parcels. The Mazabuka Associa- tion extends a sincere thanks to all Canadian WI members for their overâ€" whelming support of this project. Donna Russett is Ontario's Executive Officer to the Federated Worn en‘s Institutes at Canada. She can be reached at RR 3, Stirling ON KOK 3E0, PhoneJFax: (613)395-4305. - to consist of a minimum of 750 words or a maximum of 1000 words - to be typed and double spaced in a book form, with a coverdepicting the one-room schoolhouse - to include one or two illustrations throughout - name and address of the entrant to be enclosed in a sealed envelope attached to a blank back page Points: a) Cover 20 b) Story Content 20 c) Diction 20 d) Illustrations 20 e) Characterization 20 Total Points 100 Note: Anyone winning the same category of the Tweedsmuir Competitions for three con- secutive trienniums is ineligible to compete in the following triennium. Entries to be sent to each provincial office for judging. Each provincial office to setthedead- line dates. The deadlines for Ontario entrants will be forthcoming in the Fall 1998 issue of Home 8. Country. Muple Wl Hosts Breast Screening Program ‘ Members of the Maple Ridge WI hosted an Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) information evening last Novem- ber. All women were welcome. Invitations went to women's organiza- tions in the area, as well as to all WI Branches. Dr. Diane Pross emphasized the significance of early detection. She stressed that besides the actual exami» nation and mammogram one of the most important aspects of visiting a i clinic is educating women on why and how to do self-examinations. This is stressed because most breast cancers are discovered by the woman herself. Note: If your Branch is interested in taking part in a Breast Screening infor mation meeting, phone the OBSP toll free number at 1-800-668-9304. Submitted byJanet Hayley. PRO. Maple Ridge WI, Lennox and Addington. Home I. Country, Spring '98 13