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{a Newly elected Provincral Board Directors (L-H) Mrs. Fransis Gemmell, Mrs. Gordon Papple, Mrs Gerard Holder, Mrs. Ercell Merritt, Mrs Harvey Spry. Mrs Nob/m. FWIO Prestdent, The Hon. Wm. A Stewart. Minister of Ag- CONVENERS' REPORTS .-\l| Conveners reported the quality of contcnt tn rcports appears much improved. Sonic ctprcmcd con- ccrn that the mechanics were poorl} :idmtnistcrcd: it would seem the Handbook is not being litilowcd. Sig- nulttrcs omittcd. statistics not recorded. making for in- complete reporting. 1005 reporting is important. but equally important. is to tell the whole story of lhc pro- grams hcing carried out at Brunch lcvcl. Every Branch should make a study at thc duties of (‘nnvcncrs and suggested topics for studios, This nould ensure that the person filling the uflicc would know what is rcqutred. RESOLUTIONS Mrs. Austin 5. Zoeller. Convener , Topics that were studied â€" Placement of signs which would direct visitors to local places of in- terest; Capital punishment: Aborâ€" tion on demand; Physiosurgery; How to use a fire extinguisher and types of chemicals used on various types of fires; Rccycled paper and Cardboard: Study of Handbook as it pertains to resolutions: Clippings from periodicals and discussion on them; Pollution; Rehabilitation of inmates and assist- ance provided to their families; Discussion on resolu- tions to be presented at Area Conventions: Should small Communities be marked for posterity? Roll Calls: What I would do ifl wen: a member ol‘thc Municipal or Regional Council: Somcthina I have learned from the Handbook. 5 10 ., id! ltiEi‘sa ricullure and Food, Miss Helen McKerchen Director, i :19 Economics Branch. Mrs. Ralph MacNalIy. Mrs. Ernest- :l- son. Mrs. G, E, McCalrrey, Mrs. Fred Matthews. Miss 7; Miller. Mottoes: The only thing necessary for the trium i-I' etil is for good men to do nothing: An acrc oi t‘ormance is worth a whole world ol‘ promise: Br rc you are right then go ahead. Be sure you are \- 10 before you quit; We are supposed not merely ti ll- durc change nor profit by it. but to cause it. Exhibits: Posters; visual aids; bulletins: articles in Farm periodicals. Where does the action come from? Resolution :c an exaellcnt vehicle to express our opinions. hon 5. there are various othcr methods in which the Re tions Committee can work efl‘cctivcly. Letters. b ~. presentations at meetings all can have [he 5am: pact and even may gain results sooner. Resnlts of Branches pushing for action: A wing J local hospital remained open which otherwise w have been ClOSCdZ A local resolution to the town t2 Cll has made a much-needed stop light a rcalit)‘ v moval ol‘dczid elm trees: Preservation ofthe old I :l County Court House: Letters to Ottawa rcgardinr mstatcment of rail services in Grey-Bruce: The star -! :1 local park by municipal authorities; A letter ' I1 pointingI out that Erin Township was an undcrstu d medical area. This letter registering the general c. I- munity concern brought results and now they are a ll on the way to a new medical centre with one do -f consenting to com: and another expected. Thirty~six resolutions were sustained at the l '3 Area Conventions. The Committee will do further - search and thesa will be dealt with at the Semi-Ann 1i meeting. An emergency resolution from Central area was 1». ’t h requemfid the section of the Child Welfare Act *6 amended to coincide with the age of majority as lined in the Statutes of Ontario. C.