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SECRETARY TREASURER’S REPORT Mrs. John Charlton reviewed the routine business transacted by the F.W.l.O. Secretary in the 68-69 year including correspondence dealing with business. congratulations. condol- ences. appreciations, etc. Four applications were received for the ofâ€" lice of Secretary Treasurer. The Secretary atâ€" tended all committee meetings including stand- ing committee convener's workshops and was chairman of the Secretary-Treasurer‘s group at the ()lt'icers' Conference in 1969. She reported the number of branches being 1.342. members 3|,510 with 2.425 life members. The Secre- tary‘s letters numbered 1.157 in addition to 1.870 sent out from the F.W.I.O. office and large mailings done by Home Economics Branch. Secretaries of the Federated Women's lnslilutes of Ontario. Mrs. Gerald Holder, l959-l964; Mrs, John Cgurilon, “964-1969,- Mrs, William Miller, elected I 69. The 75th Women's Institute Anniversary Fund project for increased facilities at Mac- donuld Institute reached 818959.80 last year and it is hoped that the goal of 850.000 will be reached by 1972. Contributions received for Pennies for Friendship were $6,836.92. At the conclusion of her report Mrs. Charlâ€" ton fittineg expressed her appreciation for the support. encouragement and experience she re- ceived during her 5-year term as Secretary Treasurer. Mrs. Zoeller paid tribute to her for the efficient job she did while in office and the records she prepared to make the position eas- ier for the officer following her. i PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT Mrs. Clarence Diamond, Provincial 19.. Relations Officer, extended congratulation 3, 11 out of 14 areas in Ontario who subm; ,l 100% reports of the activities and m... raised for public relations in our Women“. stitute organization in Ontario. No roll cal. mottoes were repeated but challenge thl out to. "Let us be known for new visit-ti ideas.” The P.R.O. said that the 75th Annie ry Project for the expansion of Macdonalt‘ stitute is the only Project currently being 1 sored by the F.W.I.O. Summation of are-s ports showed that Women's Institutes in province donated ten thousand dollars mor‘ other organizations than was given to W. en's Institute projects. Members are actively participating in attending Women’s Institute conventions conferences to become better informed learn what other branches are doing. Wt shops and Short Courses were given as bran es and districts sought to better understand I mechanics and affiliations of the Women’s stitute. Program participation was evident in v number who reported discussions follorvp presentations â€" the true value of using fllli panels or such programs. Many studied oil» countries and even tried menus from fore: lands during the social hours at their meetin Those in need in communities Were cared in countless volunteer hours of service donate retarded children sponsored, sewing machint sent to Northern Indians, books sent to Inm Library, assistance to foster Indian children and aids to literacy and wholesome develo; merit in less fortunate countries provided. News releases are sent to 27 publications i- the province and to National and Internationz Publications, as was done to introduce the no: F.W.I.O. President. Supply tables are set UP 1' every opportunity and appreciation warrants continuance of keeping samples of Women' Institute information material available. Apr preciation is voiced for courses and assistanCC given by Miss Helen McKercher and her der- partment. Women’s Institute officers and members :lrt‘ challenged to broaden the field of endeavour- to think beyond the obvious, to discover latent talents. to create a better communicatiom chain between various levels and to encourage new and broadened program planning adaplfl' ble to issues of 1970. HOME AND COUNTRY