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. MRDD Update By Kelly Marshallâ€"Rutherford fter almost a year. I'm back - with en- thusiasm and many ideas as FWIO'S new Marketing & Resource Development Director! I am thrilled to once again con- tribute to FWIO in this new capacity and assist with implementing new initiatives, My previous position as Health Program Coordinator for the ROSE Health Program was both challenging and extremely re~ warding! I have been so pleased at how Branches have used ROSE and continue to educate their communities. In my new position. I have a multitude of tasks from researching and preparing funding proposals. developing and imple- menting marketing strategies. undertaking romotional activities. participating on mittees (Le. RAWF. Home & Crumlry. ebsite). and implementing a number of new strategic objectives. to name a few. Currently. I am researching funding op- portunities to expand the ROSE Program to allow for additional topics and the par- ticipation of new organizations. As well. I am working with a local company. Active Web Corporation. who was recently hired to design and develop FWIO‘s new website! The new website. to be launched by mid-June. has been made possible through generous funding provided by the Women’s Health Council (who supported the ROSE Health Program) and Dr. Harry Kim of Kitchener. The new website will feature achieve- ments of FWIO. updated news and Special interest topics, education and program in- formation. resources. a program and event calendar. and much. much more. Branches are invited lo promote their work as well by submitting their upcoming events. ideas and resources for the World to see! Many ‘interactive‘ activities will be offered. so plan to visit the site often! For more infor- mation and to view the new website. log on to www.fwio.on.ca Dynamic history of the Women’s Institute is told through a live performance! 4‘“ Line Theatre. an outdoor theatre company in Millbrook. Ontario. will be presenting a play written by Toronto play- wright Leanne Brodie. which explores the history and accomplishments of the Women's Institutes. This moving and en- tertaining performance tells the story of a divorced. urban mother who returns to her family's rural home area and develops a close friendship With an older resident â€" a member of the Women‘s Institute. Through a Combination of comedy. song and drama. For Home and Cnurn‘r)‘ ex- plores community and belonging while uncovering the dynamic and interesting history ofthe Women‘s Institute. For ticket information. call LROO~8l4~UOSS or \vwwAthlinethrenlre on.ca Group Sales can be accommodated. What wonderful exposure and recognition for WI! Please feel free to contact me with qucs~ lions (and of course ideas!) relating to fundraising and/or marketing initiatives. by calling 519-830-3078 or email kellymr@f\vio,on.ca Kelly Marshall-Rutherford [I the Marketing & Resource Development Director for the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario She can be reached at 7382 Wellington Rd. 30. RR 5. Guelph ON N1H612, Phone. 519-836-3075. Fax. 519-836-9456. Email kellymr@fwio.on to Anna“ I: the early 19705 a group of young mothers in Leilh. Ontario. Enhance and Enioy local Park pproached the owner of a vacant lot in the village for permission to set up a safe play area for their children. Permission was granted and swings. climbing bars. teeter-toners and a jungle gym and slide were erected. Courtesy of the Annan Women's Institute. park benches have been a recent addition to the parkilike setting. Those same mothers. who are now grandmothers. can enjoy the bench while their mug...â€" grandchildren play safely nearby. Submitted by Gwen Mitchell. Arman WI. Grey North Kelly Marshallâ€"Rutherford with her son Avery and daughter Sierra Meet our MRDD Far those who didn’t meet me while i toured Ontario delivering Leader- ship Training Sessions for the ROSE Health Program. let me introduce my. self... I have worked with FWIO since August of 1989. first as the Health Program Coordinator and now as the Marketing 8. Resource Development Director. I have generated an abun- dance ot fundraising. special event planning and marketing experience during my previous employment and volunteer posmons and look forward to usrng them in my new position. On a personal note. I reside in Guelph with my 'supportive' family â€" 'house husband' Adam (who now takes care of the home while I work). 6 year old daughter Sierra and 11 month old son Avery (oh yes. and "Kitty"'). During my somewhat 'Iimited' spare time. I volunteer for the Women of Distinction Awards (an annual fundraising gala in Guelph) and con» tribute to my daughter‘s many school and extra~curneular activities. When time permits l enioy gardening. cook- ing (from scratch â€" not from a frozen box!). walks with my family and yoga. if you are planning a trip to the Provincial Office. please stop by my office to say 'Hi.’ Home K Country, Summer 2002 5