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Jx"" i2 c 4 94 '{ ; T lk Renirew South District Women's Institute is . '\\'fl,l ' v l § NEWSLETTER 1 Te SECOND ISSUE -- FEBRUARY 2004 Hi from your District Executive.... Here is your second Newsletter and we hope you will help us by sending your news and views from Renfrew South District WI for future issues. Do you have an anniversary coming up or a very special event you would like to tell us about... We would like to tell others in our District about your wonderful events. In this I issue we are going to touch on some of the upcoming events and some of the highlights of the District Directors meeting.. I We are sorry to report that our past PAC representative, Dwyla Pilgrim has passed away. Dwyla was a very busy WI l member and will be missed in Renfrew North District and at our Area meetings. Also, thanks to all who offered sympathy _ | during the loss of Jo--Anne Camelon's husband, Sandy. Your concern is greatly appreciated by all of our families. | We are looking to fill two positions in the Executive and hope that you are thinking about joining us and making a I difference. The positions open are for Treasurer and PRO -- we hope that you will step up to the challenge remembering | that you will have lots of support and guidance when you need it. Submit your feedback and news to Jo--Anne Camelon and Joanne McDonald by regular mail or by email to jocamelon@hotmail.com ..... See you next time. ONTARIO VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS _ 2004 We have a deadline to meet -- and we want to make sure We need this information from each branch in RSDWI sent that all RSDWI members are informed and honoured for to Jo--Anne Camelon by March 20, 2004 to meet the the 2004 Voluntarism in Ontario Awards. So the deadline of March 26, 2004. There is a great deal of information is in and we are willing to get the information paperwork to be completed so please get this information to off to the Ontario government -- but we need your help. us as soon as possible. .e Ontario Volunteer Service Awards are a way for the government to recognize volunteers for their undeniable RALLY 2004 | contributions. The awards are also a way to thank Eastern Area WI are very excited to offer the experience of volunteers for their continuous years of commitment and their 2004 Area Rally in Almonte on April 24, 2004. The dedicated service to a group. The years recognized are for Theme for the day is 'Just For You' and offers many 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 years of CONTINUOUS displays and ways to pamper yourself. There are no | service. meetings at this rally so you will have the opportunity to i So here is our plan for 2004. Because we are limited in the _ visit all the displays being offered. Why not get a group number of names nominated, we would like to submit your _ together and plan on having a wonderful day in Almonte E name if you have 30, 40 and 50 years of service and have 'Just For You'. See your Secretary for more information. not received a pin for that number of years in 2002. This Hope to see you there. Deadline is April 8. means that if you received a 50 year pin in 2002, you will | not receive another one, but if you received your 30 year CHEMO HEADWEAR prud hav; ayd #0 ygars_wnth WI'. youcan submifyour This has been such a worthwhile project and it is amazing I name'for this pin... ,'w}uch is new this year. how our WI Branches have continued to provide this much-- Here is the information that we will need.... needed headwear to those who continue to battle Cancer. | Mrs/Ms ......your name...... Admaston WI held a workshop on January 28" for fi Address with Postal Code members and friends to complete as many scarves as |I Telephone number possible. I_f your Br'anch would appreciat'e some ins@cdon F' . on this project -- or if not sewers, would like to contribute | | Age Category: 65+ or over 24 money or material to other Branches as support, please get % Occupation if applicable in touch with Lynn Clelland for more information. This | | Number of consecutive years as a volunteer in the project supplies Chemo Headwear to both Renfrew and i anization Armprior hospitals and is greatly appreciated by stail, | volunteers and the tecipients. Good Job RSDWI L' \Certficale Conkest _ Fiit) Dhre mA Aoof -- Youk «ecesraky ths Aopkess ¢ il(Fo _ | Musrsailg _ L1 tResr;: FeDekATCD homelX Tisrimute or ontrahio ; Stice Ke. dAame § | ___--¥hee Fok. CareGokY) mare ; hocatter oF Conlfeaerce ; _ JVz'x I --PMAfek. ______ _