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HIGH PROFILE All PRO delegates agreed when asked, that the “H. should have a higher profile outside the organization, Mrs. Margaret Zocller, urged the delegates attending the plenary session to promote the WI, programs in the community" include other organizations in their pTOJeClS and Involve non-members in their activities. More research and programs with a common purpose Should be undertaken by all Branches, so F.W.I.O. could speak with a solid voice on topics relevant to the ’80‘s. es- pecially issues concerning women. sl'. i1”! I ll. , SALES TABLE helpers, W.I. MEMBERS FROM THE NEW DUNDEE BRANCH. WATERLOO SOUTH DISTRICT. assisted Mrs. Clifford Ritchie, F W10 Treasurer, right. WRITE-UP‘S FOR PAPERS This 15 one vehicle of promotion. The purpose of every write-tip should be to let people know what Women’s Insti- tute’s are doing to get out and reach people 7 sell infor- mation which would allow W l. to grow and prosper r to let all know the good deeds and Worthwhile contribution the WI make to the community. The media needs news that is newsworthy andinforma- tion that is interesting to both members and non-members. The media is generous will its advtcc and asststancc and if asked lor help will willingly supply it. The intorination supplied must be factual. When prepar- ing a write-up be certain to keep the 5 W‘s in mind and make certain the article begins With the most important event at your meeting. Delegates from around the Province gather for discussion, [.4 Christine JUL‘UIJIL'H, MCINTYRE WI. THUNDER BAY NORTH DISTRICT, Dianne lt'i'lmx, ALFRED WATT WI, SIMCOE WEST DISTRICT and Geri I‘llnli’fltfill, OXDRlFT WI. KENDRA DISTRICT. 14 MOLLY MCGHEE Miss McGhee announced the Home Economic Brainh ceased to be March 3]. The super new Branch will eninm pass Home Economics. Junior Extension, 4-H, Jumor F um, ers, Agriculture and Horticulture Societies, Colleges and im Agricultural Museum The Minister, Mr. D Timbrcll my. poses continuing to offer courses this year. Miss McGhee provided statistics showing an incr up since 1977 when 16,000 people attended adult (Lou ,3_ compared to 104,000 involved in courses andspeciaj p“. n. tations last year. Five years ago, 400 inquiries were recc my regarding Consumer inquiries, last year this increase to 136,155. Women‘s Institutes provided 2020 of the 5000 lea r3 for 4-H. as well as a great deal of financial assistance, She encouraged the delegates to go home and reach ii to the people. Sell yourselves. inform the residents oi if community, then W.l. will continue to grow and prospe Members must be enthusiastic and want to hold or ,_ Enthusiasm is catching, so is the lack of it. Members . don't turn up at annual meetings find themselves in or As Public Relations Officers each must reflect an imag i the entire organization. ’ ’ DELEGATES LINING UP FOR LUNCH O.M.A.F. REPRESENTATIVE ML R. K. McNeil, MPP, Parliamentary Assistant to t MintsICL ML Dennis Timbrell, referred to the Women‘s In: one as having a long and line record of involvement, int esth in the Ministry and supportive of Home Economics In the present restructure, the functions formerly carrt out by the Home Economics Branch, Mr. McNeil szn O.M.A.F. wished to continue with no reduction in the let of service. To keep Ontario Agriculture and Agribusiness strong, “ must believe in Ontario, working hard to make it more 3 cure and self-sufficient in the production of food. The 1 billion dollar a year food industry must continue to gio and prosper through research and development. By buy“? Ontario products, we recognize not only we are the 0m making the food decisions. but we are directly affecting th economy. Through Foodland, much thought, action and mone; goes into the programs, but there is still a long way 10 E‘- when one considers Ontario exported approximately 1V2 bll' lion dollars worth of food compared to 2% billion imports.