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Oflicers ’ Conference OFFICERS‘ CONFERENCE SECRETARY-TREAS- URER Approximately 585 delegates and stafl‘under the direction of Mrs. Russell Campbell experienced the satisfaction of a well run Conference. Sing-songs lead by Mrs. Hugh Baird and Mrs. Wm. Stone. coliee parties and the Gilbert 8t Sullivan Mikado. presented by students of Waterloo Oxford District Secondary School. were a few of the "extras". Registration was again provided by the Blooming- dale W.l.. and displays by Mrs. Maluske on the A.C.W.W. Conference in Kenya. a pictorial review of 30 years of Oflicers‘ Conference. and a food presenta- tion display and audio presentation by the Home Eco» nomics Branch. “Evert' great and commandng moment from the annals of'tlie world is the triumph of enthusiasm. " FVVIO President The highlight of the Conference was the introducâ€" tion at the first official function of the FWlO Presi- dent. Mrs. Clarence Diamond. Although Well known to Ontario Wl members it was a fitting introduction because Officers Conference was celebrating its 30th anniversary. Tribute was paid to Mrs. J. R. Futcher President and Mrs. .lohn McCulloch. Secretary of FWlO 30 years ago. by Mrs. Diamond, as she continued to say. their foresight in establishing a Conference as a train~ ing ground for members has had immeasurable bene’ fits over the years. it indeed is a lasting tribute to those who pioneered a Conference that has been held anâ€" nually for the last 30 years. Over the years many of our richest experiences have come from inter-action to achieve common goals. Mrs. Diamond felt anniversaries are for reminiscing and from this comes the thrust to move forward. Plan- ning is the secret to success for Wl meetings. Good planning comes from research and preparation. an in- volvement of committee members and the enthusiasm and imagination to present educational programs which will attract members. She paid tribute to Adelaide Hoodless and Erland Lee who had enthusiasm and faith and the know~how to involve women. They saw followers of ideas and dreamers of new programs with a will to work as well as communicating with each other. Doom and gloom seem to appear at every turn in this present day. whereas ottr ancestors seemed to know their destiny. Our generation are often puzzled by the day after toâ€"morrow. Sometimes we have to make decisions against a background that no longer stands still. however Wl’s have kept pace by Lip-dating objectives. Likely there will continue to be doom and gloom in the world but we don‘t have to give it a stop ping place. Mrs. Diamond. continued to say. voluntary service such as the W! provides is a boon to the individual and contributes toward the creation of an alert and concerned society. Good Branches. Districts or Areas 8 don‘t happen. Everyone must play a vital role, Words spoken at the first Officers” Conference an; equally applicable to-day “with new imagination and enthusiasm we must remove the snags that hinder um growth such as insisting that we have always (101th u this way. and the snail-like practices that shut in down. We must be workers. not shirkers or m chirpets.“ National President Mrs. Joseph Bielish, Warspite. Alberta paid llt'l iii ficial visit to Ontario when she attended the 01h. Conference. Time permitted her to attend all the sions. which provided an opportunity to meet ti gates from all over the province. Time out for the VtP's L-r Mrs. Clarence Diamond. FWIO President. stops v’ break and is joined by the Officers' Conference St tary»Treasurer. Mrs. Russell Campbell. and FWIC P dent. Mrs. Joe Bfetish. As the key-note speaker. Mrs. Bielish “talked the delegates rather than using a prepared scripl paid tribute to Ontario W.l.'s. the birthplace of llti ganization known around the world for its work told about the work in the various provinces. ackni edging the support provided by the provincial gm merits. and the different types of programs innit the provincial units. Mrs. Bielish talked about travel experiences and the aims of F.W.I.C.. and things. hopefully. that will be accomplished in triennium. particularly the F.W.].C. competition- be judged at National Convention. Mrs. Bielish said plans were underway for a t ’ Safety program competition to mark the lnlernulu Year of the Child 1979 which will be sponsorcv F.W.I.C. She encouraged each branch to plan a ‘ gram around child safety. regardless of whether entered in the competition. There is a great dt'a learn and the scope is immense. _ Mrs. Bielish is a strong supporter of the [11th believes in the future of the family unit. Women‘s Institute programs all over the Domini til Could stand some revamping to meet the chitin" ' “ needs, the difiictilt economic situations. and the ch ing lifestyles. We must learn to speak out to gratin