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P.R.0. must work closely with the_ president and secretary but never intrude on either p05:- tion. All area conveners reported, 111 out of 113 districts, while 88 branches did not report. Practically all are taking advantage of radio and the press and TV for spectal events. One group conducted a series of demonstrations resulting from extension courses on desserts, meat dishes, millinery and block printing. Many meetings used posters to more closely relate the subjects; Home and Country was placed in dentists' and doctors‘ OfflCES, beauty parlors and libraries. P.R.O.‘s used their meetings to familiarize the members with the Hand Book and they urged a "Budget system” to help channel their money toward our own projects. Seals could be used a little more. One county is making an effort to have the Women's Institute crest hung beside the Service Club crests at the en- trance to all towns and villages in the county. As a few tangible evidences of the work of the Women‘s Institute one branch reported fur- nishing a bedroom at the Hoodless Home- stead; another purchased an ambulance for the town and surrounding district; a blinker light was installed through the combined efforts of the Women's Institute, Ontario Department of Highways and the county. Bus trips are still popular and sick and shut-ins are remembered. Other projects are exchange gifts for links, donations to Red Cross, C.N.I.B., T.B. Salvation Army, play- ground equipment. Roll Calls: What I've learned from the Hand Book: A suggestion for better public relations; Name a responsibility of a Women’s Institute member. Mottoes: He has half the deed done who has made a beginning; Perfection is not expected but improvement is. All area P.R.O.‘s were asked to have a sup- ply table at the conventions to stimulate in- terest “'1 articles available from the office. The sales Were not large but it is hoped it was worth the effort. I NeWs releases and arrangements for public- ity were handled by the provincial P.R.O. for F.W.I.0. events such as Officers‘ Conference, Board Meetings, the Van Beekhoff event, etc. Donation Report: It was evident from the report that our donations to "other" organiza- tions were not curtailed. Money is not our main objective but we spent $186,115.92 dur- ing the Institute year. Women‘s Institute proj- ects 554101142, Women’s Institute education $38,201.06, Community projectsâ€"educational $123,611.13, Community projects â€"â€" health $16,820.60, Community proj contributions $54,608.63, Ot $21,863.08. ectsâ€"community her organizations I2 Junior Institutesâ€" Miss Jean MacDougall, Repm Miss Jean MacDougall presenting her ti, report as Junior Board Member, 5,311 ,he :1 ceived 80% of the convention are: mp0“: Junior Institutes report growing int,“ and increasing membership. Miss tun D entalive . 0Ugull stated she was representing one oi I“: “M youth gronps in Ontario and felt thy "0mm Institute had contributed much to U ltlniors- Guided by a well conceived Motto - Home and Country, the Junior Institute hu what-Red upon a program to assist young men in personal growth and development. 118mm more intelligent and responsible Cit? . in [he community. Demonstrations and topics inn ,1 Q,“ wrapping, Fancy sandwich making in and objectives of Women‘s Institute u Table setting and service; Hair styling; 8,. and a panel discussion on Family Living 1 home and marriage. Some of the Junior Institutes . ,n d],. plays at local fall fairs. Some wer was 10 delegates from English and SCOl \‘oung farmers’ organizations. The Junior» 5 been well represented throughout the . mm delegates to Leadership Training '1 (ren- eva Park; Eastern Ontario and Q .- trip: United Nations Tour and annual . fences at Toronto and Guelph. Projects completed were raisin .noug‘n money to furnish a double room it York County Hospital, taking senior City [U see Christmas decorations, etc. Miss A‘ Iougall concluded her report by saying the \ 'umiu received in Institute work better prei us to meet the challenge of the future. 1| ~ppor- tunin of rendering service, meetli expon- will" At the reception given by the publisher, PB" and F.W.I.O. to introduce "From A Roadside -' 0°“ ' the author examines the new book. HOME AND CL‘viiNTRY