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. -. a, _ iii-1?? » r v ‘. fogtxgguuflcft ' ‘ I the“ . :- BRANCH PROFILE . EXCELLENCE IN I . 1 AGRICULTURE 'AWAth The Fedéraled womérlls lnsmmes Of Ontario Goulds WI (London Area) was founded on May 14, 1919 and, 92 takesPr'de "1 recogn'z'ng the tremendous years later, they continue to be an active Branch in Perth South Contr'bm'ons made by women '” agr'CUlture at District. Today, the Branch is comprised of 15 Members who live the Royal AgrlCUltural Winter Fair. in the Staffa, Mitchell and Stratford areas. Four of theirMembers If you know of a deserving woman currently are Honorary Life Members. Of PVEVIOUSlX lnYOlVEd in agriculture at the . Over the years, Goulds WI has made many contributions to their Royal, EWIO "Wltes YOU to nom'nate herforth's community. In 1922, they purchased a piano for the Goulds’ Prestlg'ous award. School as well as furniture for the restrooms in Mitchell. They have catered for the Intemational Ploughing Match and the Mitchell Fair. The Branch has sponsored 4-H clubs since 1952, and one Member has led 4â€"H for 30 years. In 1947, they started their Tweedsmuir History Books, and their local Archivist has stated that she and many others have used these records a great deal. Your nomination package must include the following: - A typed profile (not to exceed 500 words) describing the work of the The Branch keeps busy working on WI leadership tasks at the nominee and her volunteer activities District, Area and Provincial levels; Fall Fair activities and displays While involved in the fair. in Mitchell and Stratford;4-H leadership;crafts; making clothesfor children at the Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario in London; ' Three letters Of recommendat'on visiting ill friends; and canvassing for many charities. Members (including contact information) all pitch in and help whenever they have a project. They have nominating the woman. hosted several ROSE Sessions for their community, with most of . Contact information of the nominee. theirspeakers being local persons. A 50-50 draw at each meeting helps wuth extra funding. The Branch emphasizes that the key to their success is being a friendly and outgoing group. They have fun and enjoy each other’s company, taking part in what they are asked to do and helping others when they have concerns. Most of all, they are proud to be Members of WI - for Home and Country. All submissions must be received by September 15, 2011. The winner will be selected by an appointed committee and will be notified by September 30, 2011. Please forward completed nomination packages to: Women of Excellence in Agriculture Award c/o Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario 7382 Wellington Road 30, RRS Guelph, ON NIH 6J2 vfij's-‘cevl