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~ Page 13 j o SStober Meeting at Gwen‘s home.ROLL CALL:What I do when I do as I please.Program:a demonstyation Ns by Dorothy MacGregor on putting the maple leaf quilt block together to make the quilt for draw at Rural Ramble 1999.We exchanged a homemade something.We were entertained by Queen‘ Line this month â€"a great supper and program on APPLES making an apple doll head.Four memâ€" bers attended Area Convention in Pembroke. â€" November . Meeting held at Gerry, home.ROLL CALL:Something you did lately to make a difference to som cone.MOTTO:True greatness is not trying to be someone but trying to help someone.Exchange Of Craft ideas.Donations were made to Legion Branch 550 for $20 and $15 to Diabetes Assoc. December ‘ Members,past members,guests Edna Kilby,Chris Reaburn Provincial Presidentâ€"Elect met at the Beachburg Inn to honour Gwen Kidd our oldest member.After lunch,Gwen read her legacy,and tributes were made to her.She was presented with a 100th Anniversary plate,W.I.History.We each made a craft instructed by Cindy. December meeting was at Valerie‘s home with a potluck dinner.Open program by everyone.A donation was made to the Angel Treeâ€"an elderly lady.Treat boxes were prepared and delivered to Ivan & Marilyn Labow,Art & Elvira Monk,.and Elmer & Hazel Hawthorne.Items were donated > to Salvation Army.A Chinese auction was enjoyed as gift exchange. January Meeting at home of Irene Kenney.We were saddened by the death of a former member Marilyn Labow from cancer.We donated $100 toward the CT Scan at General HospitalProgramâ€"Tweedsmuir History.Donations to both Fairs. February International Affairs meeting at home of Cindy Pilgrim.Guest Pat Elliott spoke on Philipines history,climate,crops.foods,.etc.They are famous for their hospitality.We enjoyed a meal of some foods of Philipines. Haréh. «. Meeting at home of Eleanor McLaughlin.Cindy spoke onsymbols,T.V.programs and video ratings for Citizenship and LegislationConcern was felt for suitability of programs children are watching . April On April 2 a tea was held at Westmeath Community Centre to honour Christine Reaburn;Membm@ attended and assisted with food and heilp. Meeting at Irene‘s home.GIC is making very good interest.Irene will submit her Kenney History for Competition.April 29th 5 members attended the Eastern Ontario Rally in Renfrew May Meet;ng at Eleanor‘ homeâ€"potluck supper at 6p.m.Cindy presented Hazel Hawthorne with a PaéT President pin.Two new members were welcomedâ€"Eleanor Wright and Joan Derouin.Irene‘s history won fourth. June Programâ€"Education.At eindy‘s home Driscilla Kennedy demonstrated "Chicken A Scratch"Each member worked on a potholder.MOTTO Busy hands are helping hands.A comfort heart was preâ€" sengei :o gwen‘Kldq.A board was purchased for the boardwalk at Pembroke Marina.We purchâ€" ase ;mlnar}es in memory ofllez1e McLaughlin,Evelyn Price,Erva Jewell,and MarilynLabow and ford survivors Joan Derouin and Irene Kenney for Relay for Life on June 2,2000.We were made aware of the Health Fair in Cobden to raise and aware ‘g Centre in our area. $ ness of need for a Health July we chose not to put a display in the fairs this year. §‘