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The Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario oan was first introduced to the Women‘s Institute by her mother, Doris Lindsay. [She] “decided it was time Ijoined and signed me up in 1983, making me the youngest member of the Sil- ver-Wood Women's Institute at the age of 23.“ Joan admits that while she knew most of the Silver»Wood mem- bers, she didn’t realize what a special group of women they were until she met with them once a month. She explained that while most were long-time members, they eagerly changed their meet- ing time from afternoons to evenings so those who worked regular day shifts could attend. And she added. “it was soon ap- parent. if you were willing to learn, these ladies could teach you anything." Through the years, Joan has held several convenorships‘ served as Secretary/ Treasurer and District Direc- tor. and at present is Second Vice-President and Public Relations Officer for the Silver-Wood Branch. “The experience I have gained through the WI has proven invaluable to me." commented Joan. “Whether at a Branch meeting or a province-wide conference, the feeling of acceptance and family belonging [is] felt as soon as you enter a room. And whether in crisis or con- quest, you can always depend on the WI Vol. 58 No.3 OME & COUNTRY FALL 1992 Joan Lindsay at work at Halton Rapid Print in Georgetown, Ontario. women for their unending support and encouragement." Joan has attended and thoroughly en- Joan is a member of the Georgetown Fair Board. which keeps August and September very busy. In 1985, Joan and her partner. Ron Matheson. decided there was a need for a photocopying/printing shop in Inside: joyed many ofthe WI short courses; her AVlewfrom Hare , I , , ‘ _ _ ' , 3f favourite was the rug braiding. Since A,P,P.L,E.s; Rules fngecoming A themshe has demonstrated rugbraiding an Effective Presldant . . . . . ; 4 at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home and FIBSldBnl'S leila - - - - - - - - :- :6: the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Chamflm EmanOICOHSOFfiUm . .r .; 7 In addition to her WI involvement. Handnngsmss: I AParsanaIAppraach . ; . . , ;. . '9 Love Your Lunch . . . . . , . t . ..'11~ » A Farm and Food Profile: Tomatoes . . . . . . Resolutions . . . . _ . . . . . . .y .14 Cross Country Calendar .. . FochurlnIonnaflon . . Georgetown. Though they knew little aboulthchusiness‘they went ahead and fomted I'lalton Rapid Print with one small copier and one very old press. She admits that “after many long and frustrating hours, we eventually learned this trade...;" and they have since had many accompl ishments. Joan explained. that personally her proudest moment was when Peggy Knapp. then President of the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario, asked her to design a brochure for the WI. To met Joan concluded. “the Women‘s In- stitute organization is truly "The Biggest Small Investment You Can Make." Joan Lindsay is (lit' St'l'fllld Vire- Presidt'lir untl Piihlii' Relations Ojfit‘erfor I/it' Sl/l’t'l‘-lV01)li WI, u . 15