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REPORT â€" EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Mrs. Lowell C. Eller, Convener Education â€" We are more aware of educa- tion today than ever before according to the reports received. Programs have featured speakers, films, debates, attendance at adult classes, messages received from teachers, prin- Ci-pals, students and armchair visits to gain knowledge about our educational system. Roll Calls and Mottoes have made the member a real part of the program. Members are urged to voice their opinions and ask questions. It is noted that our members are learning about our OWn organization from Branch through to A.C‘.W.W. Attending the 75th An- niversary Celebration in Toronto on February 12, 1972 was a learning experience for many. Conveners’ report displays of old school books: prizes given for student achievements at school fairs and other projects. Spelling and geography matches have provided information and fun. Cultural Activities History â€"~ Reports tell of work on the Tweedsmuir Histories, scrapbooks, etc.. speakâ€" ers dealing with local and other history, pres- entation of biographies of noted Canadians, studies of coins, stamps, bed warmers, butâ€" tons, heirlooms, photographs, Indian artifacts, fashions of former days, old books, etc. Music â€" Members are reported to have taken part in music festivals, attending conâ€" certs, sponsoring choir concerts, musical con- tests, singsongs for festive holidays, contest on musical instruments, a film strip of Handel’s Messiah. i Art ~ Tours to galleries, attendance at art shows, demonstration by local artists in pencil, magic marker. charcoal water colours and oils; gifts of oil paintings of homes, etc. Drama â€" Skits of Women’s Institute meet- ings, the first Women's Institute at Stoney Creek. Many branches attended plays in Stratâ€" ford or in Toronto. Literature H Not many book reviews were reported. Some life stories of noted authors were reported. Special notice was made of the new Ontario Women’s Institute Story and Dr. Ethel Chapman's book “Humanities in Home- spun.” Crafts â€"â€" Reports indicate much participaâ€" tion in craft courses, dis-plays and demonstraâ€" tions of hobbies â€" quilts, jewellery, ceramics. oil painting, hair pin lace, tatting, etc. Museums and Libraries â€" Tours of muâ€" seums and libraries were popular program fea- tures. Many branches reported giving dona- tions and having curators as speakers at branch meetings. l6 FAMILY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Mrs. Brock Suddaby, Convener Roll Calls â€"« In her report the Convene said “Let us aim for imaginative roll calls [hm require some effort on the part of the mem bers. Consider â€" How many neighbours hat. you visited lately? A misleading advertisemem something new in foods, something to do ht. fore starting a holiday, little things that mak, life beautiful, a bargain that wasn‘t a bargain; Mottoes -â€"- The value of a motto is ques tioned. How are they being used? Have the any real value? Do we use mottoes just bl; cause it has become a. custom? One motto l'k ported was “You can‘t go on being a goo. egg; you must hatch or go bad." Demonstrations â€" Branches are urged l. have at least two demonstrations during the year’s program. Some listed were: Care of wig and hairpieces; finishing driftwood, candle making, macrame. dip it flowers, sourdough decoupage and setting up a family tree. Speakers â€" Lawyers, bankers, teacher- nurses, druggists and policemen were name as guest speakers for the branches. They deal with the subjects of nutrition, food poisoninE the elderly, the disabled and children with dis abilities, drugs, pesticides, abortion, etc. Mair reports mentioned satisfaction in obtainin program material from the Loan Library t the Home Economics Branch of the Ministr of Agriculture and Food. Courses â€" The Convener expressed su prise at the amount of involvement with 4-} Homemaking Clubs, many branches providin leadership. The question was asked, "Ho many branch members attend the Achim merit Days to lend encouragement to II members, leaders and Home Economists?” Many Senior Courses are sponsored. chu ers’ training courses provide some adult edme tion for branch members and interested p61 sons in the community. Suggestions â€" From the Area Reports tI-i. Convener has taken the following suggestiom 1. If you have an interesting display. dent onstration or speaker, be a tattler. Tell neighbouring branch so that they can have . chance to enjoy it. 2. Many persons can make an interestin: display and explain it who are too shy or neri ous to talk or demonstrate. 3. Most business and professional peOPY‘ are willing to speak or demonstrate at 3/0“ meetings if they are asked in time to make thL necessary arrangements. Be specific abou time, place and length at time allotted to Tht speaker. HOME AND COUNTRY