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AND When children look into the eyes of adults and see ve, they get the message that they are loveable; when ey see trust they get the feeling that they can be usted. In this love-starved society if they see no love 01- rust they develop a bad self image, The parents sometimes think more of their house fur. ishings or what their friends will think about an untidy ouse than they do about the lives of their children. The iving room is often off-limits or they forbid the chil- ten to go near the picture window in case they smudge he glass. Children need a place to grow, a place where hey are loved. Father Larre concluded, “take a little time for .iildren." 60th ANNIVERSARY Past Presidents reminisced and chatted about the forâ€" laIlOfl and progress of the Federated Women’s Instiâ€" a ites of Canada over the 60 year period. Presidents back . n- the Convention were Dr. Nancy Adams, Mrs. mlildred Roylance, Mrs. E". Fulton, Mrs. 1. Philip Iatheson, Mrs. Geo Clarke, Dr. Ellen McLean. They .uld about the projects and activities during their terms “ l office. PRESIDENT REVIEWS TERM Mrs. Joseph Bielish, President, told about her activi» es during her three year term in office, pointing out the :iorities during the past triennium. 1. the addition to re Hoodless Homestead. 2. the appointment of a Na- .)nal Executive Secretary 3. Rural Women's study, a reject of Rural Development. 4. IYC, laws as they 'fect children of Canada. 5. The highlights were, offi- Jlly visiting the provincial units and attending ACWW ‘ Kenya. At the conclusion of the Convention, in appreciation her work, Mrs. Bielish was presented with a past "esident’s pin and the gift of a watch and gold chain. HOODLESS HOMESTEAD FUND The Provincial Presidents presented cheques t0ward -e addition of the apartment which was recently added - the house. The donations totaled $7021.00. lNTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD Dr. Terry Russell, Director of Youth Services, Regina tealth Clinic spoke about the “Future of Our Chil- 'en.” FWIC were challenged to think about children's sues to debate and think about which direction the 1ildren and country should be headed. People sometimes don't act as if they believe in chil- ‘i'en, concern must be more than benevolent. All too fiften there is only one perspective â€" mine â€" it is 'mDOrtant to believe that collective perspectives are Probably more important than one which will create a kind of change which provides greater impact than one. PRIORITIES Mrs. Emmie Oddie President of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada. Emmie Oddie and husband Langford operate farms in the Regina area of Saskatchewan. Shortly after marriage in 1946 she joined the Home- makers Club now known as Women’s institutes. Mrs. Oddie‘s mother, Emma Ducie, organized the Coates Homemakers Club in 1913 and because of her influence on the lives of the women throughout the Province of Saskatchewan was honored for her contri~ bution by being named to the Saskatchewan Agricul- tural Hall of Fame. It is little wonder that because of her home back- ground Emmie became interested in women and their role in society. Moving on and up through the various offices in WI she became President of Saskatchewan in 1973. It seemed fitting that she should be named President of FWIC at the Convention held in her own province in June, 1979, on the campus of her alma mater, Univer- sity of Saskatchewan. Her interests have not been directed only toward Women's institutes but professionally (she holds a mas~ ters of science degree in Home Economics), and taught home management at the College of Home Economics. For the last thirty years she has had a column in the Western Producer called “l’d Like To Know”. Also, has been a vice president of the Canadian Home Economics Association, a member of the Saskatchewan Milk Board and on and on goes the list of her interests. Emmie and Lanngrd have two children and grand- children. Ontario Wl members will look forward to meeting the President of FWIC and extend congratulations and good wishes. â€"