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[ember 4 inclusive to England and .Wales, $44.10 with overnight accommodation at Women‘s Institute members‘ homes. Also two tours each for 40 people in North- ern Ireland by busâ€"one to be a more urban tour. the other a conservation tour of farms. Post conference toursâ€"Ireland are as fol~ \’ I lstwo - day tour Dublin â€" Killarney » Dublin $22.40. Three - day tour Dublin - Killarney - Cork $35.00. Four A day tour Dublin - Galway - Killarney- CorkrDublin $55.40. Five-day tour around Southern part of [re- land $77.00. Scottish Women‘s Institute tours could be planned. ' Anyone wanting to visit other countries should write well in advance to A.C.W.W. Central Office stating the country she would like to visit. Air travel rate quoted was $316.80 or $339.50 with a stopâ€"over in London. Prices may change before conference time so those interested should check with F.W.I.O. office nearer to the date of the conference. Miscellaneous F.W.l.0, set aside $100.00 to be used for improvement of our part of the Peace Garâ€" den. Board Director Mrs. Donald McNabb. Stratton, Rainy River District, whose home is not too far from this Area was asked to view our section and see what might be needed most. A past president’s badge for F.W.I.O. has been under discussion and it was decided that this would not necessitate a new badge and that the date of the term of office of the presi- dent be added to her badge. This would desigâ€" nate it as a pastâ€"president‘s badge and enable those to continue to wear their badge in a rightful capacity. The board directors approved a motion to extend an invitation to Ontario for the next F.W.I.C. convention. It was recommended that branches make use of the paper given by Mrs. G. Van Beekâ€" hoff at the World Food Conference in Wash- ington entitled “The Role of Women." Also the report of A.C.W.W. extension tour of Cenâ€" tral and South America by Mrs. Haven Smith, Deputy President. This tour could have wide effects in furthering A.C.W.W. work. The Study Kit for Ireland is hoped to be in the F.W.[.O. office shortly. Mrs. R. C. Walker, Provincial Curator was appointed a representative from F.W.I.O. to the Genealogical Society. F.W.I.O. now holds a membership in this society. I2 A letter was read from Mrs. Dorothy How. ers. daughter of Mrs. Godfrey Diane. a founder member of A.C.W.W. and the t:|’igin_ ator of Pennies for Friendship, telling .n her passing in November 1963. The Full Board Meeting will be held .i. the Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto, November 4.37 I964. ‘ A note of appreciation was read frolu. 2,1“ Gordon MacPhatter, whose husband maxed away recently. Flowers were sent Irom F.W.I.O. Flowers and a card were . Mrs. W. A. Goodfellow who was llr‘m, attend the meeting because of illness, The office of Secretary-Treasurer ut LilS. cussed at length and it was left to the cu. tive. It appears there is too much wt, [or one individual. The Executive will rem: the situation and decide on a plan so work he more evenly distributed. :i' to .3. [0 Board Directors’ Meetings Practically all directors had held a 1.: mg in their own districts. If not, letters Elm. tes- tionnaires were sent to all concerned u. the findings summed up. Many problem ere ironed out and much information wan en by the Board Directors. These meetir at» forded the only opportunity the Directoi we to meet with their Districts. The Ben 91- rectors in many Districts were able to c it: results of these meetings by handing ow (‘5- tionnaires and having them returned at l lL‘l Annual time. Make Canada Loveljer Branches are thinking about this Cenr wit project and many Directors reporter ital branches were to report in full at their 1‘ wt Annuals. However, many thoughts wer. iro- jected, such as planting trees and shrubs. i rk- ing all mail boxes with the owner‘s tie. cleaning up the roadsides. completing wr- ships, general cleanups to include ceme as. placing Institute signs at the entrance to It as. flying flags, beautifying river fronts in St. .air River area, planting flower beds in Ink -116 colors. Retiring Board Directors A well balanced, light-hearted evening enjoyed by the Board Directors. The Common Room at Macdonald Institute was alivc- Mh fun and laughter, for this was a final mr’sufls for some of the Directors. Memories in“ b6 tucked away and cherished; friendship; M” continue for many and the work of a Ei'fld Director will be added to their “ext?”Mice of a lifetime.” Games, skits, contests and mU' sical numbers, coupled with an enjoyable 50’ cial. were enjoyed. HOME AND coumRY