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Annual Report continued . . . were sent to government expressing concern on nuclear disarmament. Support is being given to the “Safe Water for All” project. Friendship links and penpals are popular. FAMILY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Mrs. Elgin Belrose Producer consumer relations were evident in programs that explained the work of the producer,the marketv ing and changes of production today, how the consumers react to packag- ing and attractive displays, the freshness of the produce and the price. Then on to food preparation in the homes, food we eat out in restau- rants, fast food outlets and brown bag lunches. Papers and discussions were reported covering quality of clothing, materials and prices, synthetics, natural fibres, choice of textiles, wool spinning and weaving. Members took a look at housing and home furnishings and how to guide your teenager on their first step in going away from home, such as apartment hunting, furniture choices, simple home repairs, and plants. Money management was dis‘ cussed. Health and safety brought forth information that was beneficial. As always the 4-H clubs were supported. New convener is Mrs. Earl Griffith. EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Mrs. Edith Jenkins Members that had attended the FW.I.C. convention in New Brunswick told of the experiences they had. Programs were held on the twin province of Manitoba. Up-to- date topics at meetings were com- puters, acid rain, pro’s and con's of Bill 82, abuse of over the counter drugs and pornography. Cultural activities were illustrated with demonstrations of crafts, a Japanese night with 30 Japanese girls telling of their experiences on their tour of Canada and their customs. Studies were made of Canadian culture by looking at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Sym- phony, art galleries, and the National Ballet of Canada. The convener enâ€" 8 couraged members to use the sugges- tions on the program Women Unlimited Potential. The new con- vener is Mrs. W. Murray. PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT Mrs. J . Brown Mrs. Brown presented the sum- marized report of the activities and the finances of the Women‘s Insti- tutes in the province. The Pennies for Friendship and the Water Project donations had increased and the members had generously supported the ACWW conference with gifts and money. She urged the branches to support the Women's Institute and community projects first. The “U. has been a vital part of their communities for over 80 years and been instrumental in improving family life. Do become involved in the local Bicentennial celebrations. We have much to be proud of. As Mrs. Brown concludes her six years as Provincial PRO. she express- ed appreciation for the support, the friendships and the opportunity of being able to promote this worth- while organization. For the Women’s Institute to grow and remain strong each must share in the responsibilities and use every opportunity to pro- mote the W. I. The new PRO is Mrs. George Cunningham. ACWW REPORT Mrs. K. Hiepleh ACWW now has 346 societies in 68 countries. Due to the ever increasâ€" ing support for Pennies for Friend- ship a record amount of £108,448 had been received in the last trien- nium. A new booklet “Project Com- mittee Review” 1980-83 has been produced with details of the work of ACWW. Since 1978, 130 projects have been funded at a cost of £462,988. Mrs. Delle Fletcher, our second Council Member from England attends the meetings with Mrs. Hiepleh. Canada is proud to have Dr. Ellen McLean of Nova Scotia as the new world president. Mrs. Hiepleh expressed appreciation to all members who supported the ACWW Conference in Vancouver. BICENTENNIAL WALL-HANGING The Directors were given fabric for members to make a quilt block dcpio ting the highlights of respective coun. ties or territorial districts of Ontario These will be assembled and quilted in readiness for the presentation to the Province of Ontario for Him man. nial from the Federated Wot rents Institutes of Ontario. It will h, ..g in the Legislative Buildings in Tcu mm, MACDONALD AWARD Each year a number of Awa» gm available for students entering uni. ly Studies at Guelph Universir The application forms are availabe . the University. Members are urge! =. in. form the students of these an ‘5 as they are not being applied for RESOLUTIONS REPOl Mrs. C. Diamond Mrs. Diamond had dit Ully obtaining the reports from it: \rea Resolutions Conveners. This tiles it difficult to compile a C1 were report. She gave the disposi l of the resolutions that had be sus- tained earlier. Over 50 pi :enl answered her many letters v the emergency resolution cont 1ng pornography. In answer to o: ‘tler Francis Fox explained th “in response to public outcry" I. TV operators were asked by Cl‘ ‘ to develop voluntary guidelines en- sure programming falls with .an- dards acceptable to the Com] .ity. Mrs. Diamond urged mem: . to write individual letters re lil( Ion- cerns. “Too many in this worl link too much of their rights and tr stilt of their responsibilities," sh rid. Branches had studied comr illly concerns, bulk food pacl. ng. objectionable advertising, vr. of reducing garbage, laws. {0°C ridi- tives and acid rain. ACW‘W CONFERENC: COMMITTEE REPOR’i Mrs. C. Diamond Following the ACWW Cont use in Vancouver in June, the Car Jian Conference Committee have r I to finalize the business. Registrant for the conference was 1,628 Wll 167 husbands. The receipts from s .e of gifts for all of Canada was 5-' 900 and stamps sales netted $1,168. "iri- Diamond said it was the first ti; :all societies of Canada had win ked