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Vittoria WI The Vittoria Women’s Institute (Norfolk District, Hamilton Area) has supported Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) for many decades. On December 18, 2014, four Members of the Branch dropped by the hospital’s foundation office to presenta contribution of$1,000 in support ofthe Automated Drug Dispensing Cabinet fundraising campaign. According to its website, NGH administers approximately 750,000 doses of medication annually. Automated Drug Dispensing Cabinets help prevent errors, protect patients and optimize staff workflow. Pictured {L7R):Heather Lawrence, Maureen Clements, Rosemary Stick/e, Marilyn Davis and a representative from the NGH. Perth South District WI Perth South District WI (Southern Area) presented a cookbook entitled, "100 Years in the Making” to the Kirkton Library. The cookbook was given to the District from the 2013 Ploughing Match in Perth County. Pictured (LR): Marion Urquhart (Perth South District Secretary), Eleanor Williams {Kirkton Wl President) and Cheryl Rau (Librarian, Kirkton Library), Eady Grenard WI Twentyâ€"five Members and guests enjoyed a delicious meal at Eady Grenard Wl’s (Simcoe North District, Simcoe Area) Annual Christmas Potluck Supper. It was an evening of fun, which included a gift exchange. At the Branch’s November meeting, Members brought gifts for the Green Haven Women’s Shelter in Orillia. Pictured Right: Members and guests of Eady Grenard Wl at the Branch ’5 Annual Christmas Potluck Supper. mu- “2 am»; J *3": A! . V1110)?» , Hawkestone WI The Members of Hawkestone WI (Simcoe Southâ€" Kempenfeldt District, Simcoe Area) presented a cheque for $500 to Oroâ€"Medonte council to help in the restoration of the Oro African Church. This church was built in the mid 1800‘s and had fallen into disrepair. With the help of the Branch’s donation, enough money has been raised to fully restore this historic building. Pictured Above: Hawkestone Wl Members present a cheque for $500 to the OroeMedonte co uncil. Bainsville WI Bainsville WI (formerâ€" ly Glengarry District, Eastern Area) disband- ed in 2014, but before doing so, the Branch installed a plaque in Bainsville Women‘s Inâ€" stitute Memorial Park to commemorate the years of dedicated service of past and present Members. The rock was donated by one ofthe Members from her property and the insert was sculpted out by a Member of the Branch. Pat Ager has remained as an Associate Member of FWIO and continues to be involved with the upkeep of the park. Pictured Above: Bainsville Wl Members taking part in a ceremony at the park in 2014. J i

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