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HOME & COUNTRY HOME 5: COUNTRYis published quarterly by the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO). HOME d: COUNTRY has two objectives: 1. To provide educational material which cultivates more knowledgeable and re sponsible citizens and promotes good family life skills, leadership development and community action, , To provide a “communications link" among all members of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario and other related organimtions. EDITOR Janine Roelens-Crr‘nnt GRAPHICS Debbie Thompson Wilson © Willustrarim: 1996 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Sue Harris (Chair) Janine Roelens-Grant (Secretary) Mary lanes. Marg Harris Anne Dyas Lynn Lodge (Copy Editor) DEADLINES: Fall Issue: August 1 Winter Issue: November 1 Please address all correspondence to: Janine Roelens-Grant Editor. Horne & Country FWIO 7382 Wellington Rd. 30 RR 5, Guelph ON NlH 612 Tel: (519)836-8296 Fax: (519)836-9456 From the Personnel Committee An uncomfortable situation developed at the Provincial Office with staff early last fall. Consequently, meetings were held with staff on September 1 and November 1, 1995, and again in 1996 on January 25-26 and March 15; in January, a facilitator was brought in to resolve the conflict. When a satisfactory solution could not be reached it was decided, with the approval of the Executive, to not renew the Executive Secretary’s contract and to terminate the position of Assistant Secretary. It is imperative that our Provincial Office be a harmonious and welcoming place at all times for our membership. Our FWIO Provincial Office is actively serving the needs of our members, Our finances have been and are being well-hart» died. Paid staff have been hired for an interim period. All hiring of office personnel is pending the direction and approval of the August Board. The Women’s Institute ladies from the Guelph and surrounding area have been wonderful in assisting at the 0f- ftce. Our many, many thanks! The Personnel Committee Provincial Office Feature: What does the 30 cents per member insurance tee assessment cover? his insurance fee is assessed by the Broker McLaren & Wright Insurance Ltd. of Almontc, Ontario, to provide public liability coverage to each and every member of the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario. The policy covers injury and/or loss of personal property sustained by a member of the public that is accidentally caused by a Women’s Institute member who is taking part in apublic event (atasbopping mall, for example). The coverage is for two million dollars. This policy does not cover injuries to the Women‘s Institute member them- selves. We are frequently requested to provide this kind of insurance to mall operators and township clerks when Women’s Institute Branches cater events, set up a mall display or booth or take part in any other kind.’ public function. Don't hesitate to call the Provincial Office if you need proof of the FWIO’s public liability insurance. FWIO MAILBAG: Mrs. B. Gerrow Scugog island WI 42 Amblesidc Dr. Port Perry ON L9LiB4 Dear Mrs. Gerrow, February 9. 1995 This is to confirm that we have indeed received your beautiful knitted squares. and to thank Y0“ very much for this kind response to our appeal. I have to admit thatl have not actually seen them myself, as another Committee member collects them from the Post Cities and unpacks them; She then hands me any enclosures and all the addresses. so that i can keep the records, We are so Copyright © 1996 FWIO gratelul {or squares oi any size or colour! Copyrighted material (including graphics) may be reproduced as long as it remains in context, its source is recognized and it is not used for monetary gain. To reprint copy- righted material under any circumstances please contact the Editor. ISSN 070l-S78X I did originally give 4 inch squares as a guideline for those who asked. but we have learned that 6 or 7 Inch squares are much easier for the disabled assemblers to handle. We should be most grateful if you can see your way to continue knitting. We are in the middle ofa wonderful rainy season alter five years of drought. but this will soon give way to winter. when there will, as alwaYS- be a" Mrs. J.M. Spitreler endless demand for blankets. Honorary Scrctary With best wishes and God Bless you all! Mazabuka Association tor the Disabled Yours sincerely, Printed at recyclable paper by Matroland Printing. Publishing Ind Distributing. Willowdolo. Ontario. ® 2 Home & Country, Summer '96