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Throughout the year, zone and provmcral field and athletic days, square dance competiâ€" tions, drama festivals at all levels, etc. are held. Delegates attend Junior Farmers“ Camp to learn recreation and leadership. “The Junior Farmers’ organization is like a bank â€" the more you put into it the more you get out," concluded Barbara Watkins. At Mrs. Small’s request, Barbara gave a ver- bal picture of the luncheon at their annual meeting. Junior Farmers sat on the floor and ate a meal of rice, as they would in under-deâ€" veloped countries. They were allowed an extra â€" milk with their rice. For this repast they paid one dollar each and thus $500 was raised for their project. “World Literacy.” SECRETARY'S REPORT Mrs. John A. Charlton, Secretary»Tr€asureF_. reported membership figures had not been re- ceived from four Districts, so an accurate total could not be tallied. Besides the large mailings done by the Home Economics Branch, 786 letters have gone out from the office and 675 from the Secretary. including fee receipts. Spoons sold, 222; cups and saucers, 90; and 88 copies of Dr. Chapman's book. Federation representatives eligible to stand for Board Director have been notified and lists sent to Board Directors of those persons eligi- ble for nomination for Provincial President. Ontario’s nominations for officers, list of delegates and accredited visitors in preparation for the 12th Triennial A.C.W.W. Conference at Lansing, Michigan, have been forwarded. Mrs. Charlton read the triennium report of F.W.I.O. work, which she prepared and for- warded to Mrs. Keith Rand, Area Vice Presi- dent for Canada, A report on the six girls sup- ported at the Canada Mysore project, from the F.W.I.O. International Scholarship, has been sent to Madame Aroti Dutt. A.C.W.W. Presi- dent. Correspondence included a congratulatory message to Miss Marion Ruttan, who was elected Junior Board Director at the Junior Farmer's Conference. Treasurer’s Interim Report In the six months’ interim report given by Mrs. Charlton. the Northern Canada Women’s Institute Fund was $1,944.37; Unesco Gift Coupon #390, $2,108.15; 75th Anniversary Expansion Fund for Macdonald Institute, $5,300.07; and Pennies for Friendship, $743.58. All of these are as of March 31, 1968. * 1k * Humboltâ€""The specific work of civilization is to get the individual out of the mass and to exalt personality." 10 Investment Committee Mrs. J. S. Holden presented the Investnmn Committee report. The $3,000 repaid on m $10,000 Bond loaned in 1965 to complete m, International Scholarship Fund of $50,000 h .4 been invested in Government of Cami . Bonds. The $500 interest (on the advanced Bond . ' $10,000 from the General Savings to the 1m. national Scholarship in 1965) was Used principal and transferred to a separate accor. as the third payment. Mr. Pautler, Manager. Toronto-Domin- Bank, advised that low interest scholars“ Bonds will not be sold at the present time. The Committee recommended that (1] 1' trict, County or Area Scholarship Awards $100 each for 1968 (2) that life members‘ fees of 77c per member be transferred fit the Life Membership Fund to the Gent'- Savings Account, and (3) that approximal $2,000 be made available from the Inter" tional Scholarship Fund for training yoi women in their own country in food preset tion. Later in the business of the Board m. ing, a motion was passed that the Scholars Committee investigate and make a decision to where this could scrve the best purpose. Ontario Federation of Agriculture Mrs. N. Jamieson discussed the report the Federation of Agriculture Annual Meet. their decisions and the reasoning, re safety milk for human consumption. Board Directors Reporting Directors unable to arrange suitable meet: time in winter months had information in the Annual Board meeting mimeographed it sent out. Some clipped this report to the Set tary‘s book for future reference. Questions and answer periods were held Women's Institute work at all levels, includi the choosing of a Board Member, why so resolutions were lost, suggestions for we shops, location of branches on district 111. etc. Others used posters (sometimes unusual outline to draw attention), flip charts and bi sessions. It was felt that greater prominer should be given to the role of the District 1 rector-liaison officer between branch and L5 trict, and that branch members should be git more encouragement to attend District Annu. and keep up with Institute work and develt merit. General consensus was that the meeting Board Director with District Officers had mu it in planning District Annual dates, gettii acquainted with officers, creating a friendly ‘ mOSphere, dispensing information and proml ing discussion. HOME AND COIJINI'I'Fl