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GLANBROOK ADVOCATE June '16. 1983 page 10 or Home and Country At the 79th annual meeting of the Wentworth South District Women's Institutes held at Stoney \_Creek United Church, \ Mrs. Hilda Beechin, hos- xitess at the Erlarid Lee (Museum) Home, spoke on the theme "If we forget the past, we will lose the key to the future". She reminisced about' the early days when settlers first arrived in this area, telling about the Lee family who settled at the Lee homestead, their hardships. problems and small triumphs. By the late 1880's the women were ready for a group to learn, exchange ideas, socialize, etc. So the Women's Institute was formed in l897. At first there was much opposition to this organiz- ation. but as more and more women kept attend- ing the idea thrived and soon there were branches all over Ontario, and indeed in all of Canada, elevating standards of homemaking, contribut- ing to the farm organiza- tions, and helping to develop a fuller life in family and community. Although during the past decades. many ways of 'life have changed, we must keep in mind that the prime obiect'wes of Women'slnstitute have not changed. We must continue to take on new projects as new needs arise to achieve a better way of life for all people everywhere. We want to demon- strate the excitement of continuous good learning, keeping informed and speaking out about new issues of the day. and planning a better future for the coming gener- ation. Mrs. Beechin men- tioned the Association of Country Women of the World, an international organization of over 7 million women with a common purpose, which is meeting in Vancouver in June. We. with our 'Pennies for Friendship', are mak- ing it possible for some women from underdevel- oped countries to attend. What a wonderful way of sharing and how wonder- ful that we can share! This is one example of intelli- gent caring that the Women's Institutes of Canada are doing. Mrs. Beechin closed with the thought that 'We possess the pastr by memory and the future by anticipation. Ladies from the Salt-- fleet hostes branch looked after the registration and welcomed some 75 W.I. members. Mrs. Elva Weylie, president of the district, presided at this annual meeting, which began in the usual way with the Ode. the Collect and the National Anthem, Mrs. Bernice Dawes led in a memorial service for all W.I. members who have served faithfully but are no longer With us. Rev. Cedric Arnold, of Stoney Creek United Church, gave the in. vocation and Mrs. L. Wilson of Saltfleet we]. comed all. Mrs. Dorothy Jones, provincial board directorV ratified the district direct. ors and presented each with the new Women's Institute Handbook, which had been published by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. Mrs. Jones brought the following items from her report from the Provincial W.I.: This year's theme is 'Women-Unlimited Potential', 'The likeness of Laura Rose Stevens, who designed our F.W.l.0. badge and sug- gested the motto 'For Home and Country', is to be unveiled in the Insti- tute Hall of Fame at Milton at the Agriculture Museum; W.I. is offering 28 scholorships to girls and 22 Macdonald awards; in 1984 there will be a competition for Ontario's Bicentennial-,4 W.I. is asked to prepare a special quilted wall hang- ing to be placed behind Queen Elizabeth when she visits in 1984; in 1985 at the triennial meeting of F.W.1.C. in Ontario - expect to have_over t delegates visit the x and the Adelaide Hunt Homestead; our '- twinning province is to New Brunswick. Mrs. Jones urged us get involved against po nography of all kinds. As this is Dorothy final year as board me i bet, she mentioned ho much she had learne experienced and enjoy as an enthusiastic distri following the principles Women's Institute. As hearing the minut of 1982 annual and satisfactory financial . port,. it was decided t present $1000 from th Isabelle Baxter Memori' Fund to Chedoke Hospit. and label it for 'continuin care for emotionally - turbed children'. Mrs. Weylie, in -. remarks, wants us to . involved and accept a sponsibility and voice on opinions. We need t search for new member encourage them and us them to he] ' standards. p "use on Marie Kott, ending wit v the singin of of All Natiogns. the Hymn educational, interesting and productive year with much community involve- ment. A delicious bountiful lunch was served by the Stoney Creek U.C.W. and we returned to the meet- ing room. Miss Joyce Canning, rural organization co- ordinator, is the liaison person between Women's Institutes and the Depart- ment of Agriculture and Food from Guelph. She stated how much the department appreciates our help and support for 4H clubs and adult courses. There will be 2 new programs for adults 'More Sense than Dollars' and 'Simple Home Repairs', as well as the 4H club 'Looking Great-Feeling Great'. This is the 50th anniver- sary of the W.I. magazine and now we have a new editor. Joyce stated that as we are living in an age of computers we should be- come knowledgeable of these. We should try to make the community aware of what our goals are and what we are trying to achieve, We were entertained by 15 members of the Vocal- aires of Hamilton, a group of ladies singing familiar- and inspirational songs. They sing at many fun- ctions and have given any donations to the audiology department at Chedoke Hospital for helping hearing-impaired children. A report from the Lee hostess, Mrs. Beechin, advised us that there were 3400 visitors at the Lee Home during the past year and she urged us to use the home for picnics, meetings etc. Mrs. Elaine_ Butikofer spoke about the officers' conference at Waterloo when the them was 'Approach each tomorrow with what you have learned today.' Tweedsmuir history curator, Miss Grace Cal- der stated that our 8 district branches have 14 history books a'nd that these histories are an invaluable source of material if one wishes to delve into the past. Mrs. Cleda Yachetti, federated representative, mentioned the area con- vention on October 18 & 18 at the Beacon Motor Inn at Jordan Harbour, pres., Mrs. Norman with the them 'Friend- Elliott; 3rd vice pres., ship in today's world.' Mrs. Harold Tossell; sec., Mrs. Iva VanSickle, Mrs. Ralph Deuxberry; from patricia branch, pre. treas., Mrs. Eric Ander- semed the slate of Officers 5011; P.R.O., Mrs. Arthur for me 1983_84 yegr and Dawesi federated repre- these officers were meta]. sentative, Mrs. Andrew led by Dorothy IJones. Lowden; alternate, Mrs. r5. Vansickle invited Allan Stewart;.curator, the District of PatriCia Miss Grace Calder; areaforme 1984annual to auditors, Mrs. Douglas be held the 5th Thursday McKibbon & Mrs. Ed- . May. I ward Butikofer. in courtesies were given Standing committee b ycleda Yachetti and the convenors: Agriculture & 3 ting closed with 'God Canadian industries, Mrs. mee the Queenv. Edsal Laidman; citizen- Save ship & world affairs, Mrs. ml South District Frank Petanowitch; for 1933.84: education & cultural activ- Past president, Mrs." ities, Mrs: Harold Van- Roger Yachetti; pr6§1- Sickle; family & consumer dent. Mrs. Ferris Weylie; affairs, Mrs. Harold Tos- Is'vice president, Mrs. sell; resolutions, Mrs. Norman Ward, 2nd vice Rene Butikofer. wentwo once!s