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{ W ‘s Institut lebrating century of service _ Many Women‘s Institutes celebrating C U vice ‘ By Ruth Skillings Clenna Landell chaired this session with greetings from _ The Maryn Pardy WL Scholarship was won by Allison . 1 LAKESIDE CORRESPONDENT South West Area, Guelph and from Greyâ€"Bruce area. McMillan frqm Bright. The award was accepted by her 3 e > _ Donna Willows introduced speaker Nancy from _ mother Lori McMillan. Allison is studying at Brock The 93rd London Area Convention was held at the _ Listowel with her helpers Audrey and Grace from . University in St. Catharines. jA y g :‘ Kirktonâ€"Woodham Community Hall Oct. 3. We were Stratford. These ladies are involved w1t’h Wigs and â€"â€" The entertainment for the evening was music by ~weltemed by president Anne Innes and chairperson of Accessories" at Knox Presbyterian Church in St:ratfgrd, a _ Arnold and Marg DeLong, Paul and Sheila McNaughton , South Perth, who hosted the event. In Memoriam was by mission for cancer care. They have a large selection of â€" and C.olleen Coulthard which .fea.tured toeâ€"tapping . the St. Paul‘s Branch. The financial report was given by wigs, turbans, scarves and hats for women, men and â€" melodies. Also, John Coulthard is a very aCCOIIlp!IShed C Marg Ogar and examiners Vivian McDonald and Laura children, all free of charge! They brought many samples step-dapcer and he danc’ed threedifferent times. : Green gave their report. and they were lovely: Call 519â€"271â€"0373 to set . up an Colleen is Arnolfi and Marg‘s daugh.ter and John is her It is a very interesting time when each District gives a appointment. * 7 e rends 8 refal thfaguly eve:ing ghe meemflg closed with the , report of what has been done over the year. Elgin The second speaker, Alisha Jarvis, was ill and couldn‘t _ retiring of the flags and God Save Our Queen. f | District celebrated its 100th anniversary as well as a . attend. She was going to speak on the War Amps proâ€" P \ number of branches, including Braemar in Oxford. grams. Rose coordinator Carol Innes gave the friendship _: 1 A number of Districts put up displays at other commuâ€" challenge and the three top branches were: third, Mt. nity events. Oxford is partnering with Team Shan to Brydges; second, Motherwell and first was Belgrave < raise awareness among young women of breast cancer. â€"With 116 visitors. The reports were given and really Twinning of branches is encouraged, so members of _ made you proud to be a Women‘s Institute member. _ f each branch will be comfortable visiting with or working Marlene Archer ha§ hegn_ representing EWIO for a ‘ with other branches. Pot luck suppers and fun nights _ number of years and is retiring. She attended 39 differâ€" were enjoyed. Most districts held education workshops â€" ent WI meetings this past year, along with moving to a [ and some health fairs. Very active groups! new residence. There is lots of material on hand for all | President Anne thanked her Brooksdale Branch for â€" branches to use to prompt WI. 7 * her flowers and congratulated all those celebrating 100 _ Barbara Anne Temple conducted the election of offiâ€" o years of activity. She suggested that branches develop cers and the slate was full except for a second Vice . } buddy systems with other branches, which would make President. Anne Innes remains pre51fient ar.ld De.bble ( it easier for members of closing branches go to neighâ€" _ Bauer is first vice president. Next year‘s meeting will be bouring branches. Audrey Armour passed away this _ at Shedden Community Centre, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 € year and she had corresponded with people and branchâ€" _ With Elgin District as hostess. ___ ‘; es around the world. Anne encouraged branches or _ A delicious beef dinner was enjoyed by all. The head 3 individuals to take on these pen pals and keep in touch. . table was piped in and introduced by Heen Chesterman. ( Audrey‘s daughter donated a large number of stuffed bears and things, to be used by local services and or for yents C fundraisers. We had a silent auction with the bears and y a nice sum of money was realized. & S Debbie Bauer took over the chair for the balance of the â€" ¢ morning. FWIO president Rosemary Moran was not able : s to attend our meeting this year. In her place, Heen 5 e > 6 C Chesterman and Barbara Anne Temple, FWIO Board B members, gave Rosemary‘s address. The Connecting I r Ow nS ; Sp eczal QUChr 8 thls 8 Link newsletter from the office and is available on the C Internet.Members are urged to get it off the Internet : j whenever possible. The address www.fwio.on.ca and 2 S tu d t C whenever poss UALUrady dlL noon Reported this past year were 500,000 hours at $10 per * . _ C hour, equal to $5 million dollars. Good to know when By Ruth Skillings & November meeting which will be a tea tasting C applying for grants or partners. LAKESIDE CORRESPONDENT party at t.he Rosewood Bed and Breakfast. Ruth Gourley was elected London Area voting deleâ€" $ _â€"_ Everyone is welcome. [ gate, Eleanor Williams her alternate. Carol Innes was The Browns Women‘s Institute held their Browns WI euchre news f our choice for FWIO President Elect. ‘ j October meeting at the Browns School on _ Winners at the Thursday, Oct. 25 Browns WI C Pauline Lindsey attended the ACWW Conference in October 16 with good attendance. President â€" euchre were as follows: Lady‘s High â€" Doris c FEinland this summer. It was the 25th triâ€"annual conferâ€" Evelyn Douglas opened the meeting by welâ€" Champion; Lady‘s Lone Hands â€" Joyce West; ence represented by 37 countries and 600 women. coming everyone and reading "Indian Lady‘s Low â€" Belle Oliver. Men‘s High â€" John C We broke for a delicious lunch, then back to business Summer." The minutes were read and the MacDonald; Men‘s Lone Hands â€" Allen Sims; with the singing of Hymn of Peace. Past president treasurer‘s report was given. A report of the Men‘s Low â€" Gordon Smith. Door Prize â€" Jean € fall board meeting was given by Sue Day and . Sims. A good time was had by all. Joyce West reported on the London Area _ Browns WI special euchre is Saturday, Nov. \, Convention. Correspondence was read. Plans 3 at noon. Proceeds to the local branch and 4 were made for the euchre luncheon to be held for Rwanda Grannies. . Advance tickets only } E on Saturday, Nov. 3 at noon. A committee was Can be arranged by calling Evelyn Arthur at § F established to plan the 70th anniversary. 519â€"283â€"6435; Sheila Greason at 519â€"349â€" € Browns Women‘s Institute is responsible for 2768 or Evelyn Douglas at 519â€"349â€"2282. C the entertainment at the Christmas party with e t t 4 Lakeside. A name plate for the Women‘s Institute will be purchased. : 8 The Agricultural Issues, Business and Industry committee and convenor Sue Day 8 were in charge of the meeting. The roll call a ; : was to name something you enjoyed at Thanksgiving dinner. Pennies for Friendship j was 10 cents for everything you ate in the last c week that contained chicken. , $ Sue introduced the guest speaker, Howard . 6 Patience from Thamesford. Howard and his â€" family operate a very successful broiler busiâ€" C ness. The chicks come from New Hamburg f hatcheries. There are 60,000 chicks in a flock. 2 Sprinklers and thermostats control the humidâ€" § ity and temperature in the barns. Howard was j * thanked by Sue Day. Evelyn Arthur gave the $ courtesy remarks inviting everyone to the €