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FWIC Mrs. C. Diamond, Mrs. H. L. Noblitt Mrs. Diamond extended congratulations to Mrs. Noblitt new president elect of FWIC and to Mrs. Martha Bielish, upon her appointment to the Senate. Mrs. Ellen McLean, ACWW Vice President for Canada announced plans for a mini conference for Eastern Canada in March. Mrs. Raigh Roe. ACWW President will be in attendance. During the Convener‘s reports, recommendations in- cluded 7 studying FWIC’s Land Use position; use of logos or slogans to identify Canadian products; using Laws per- taining to children as a guide for study in the Provinces: asking Provincial Conveners to be responsible for adding any new laws. the Northern Canada Committee reported that funding from the Government ofNorthwest Territories has been cut and now requires a detailed projected program so the Northern people will be asked for their value on our partici- pation. Expenses will be paid by FWIC to bring two repre- sentatives from Northern Coastal Labrador to Newfound- land W lConvention in I980. The Adelaide Hoodless Foundation Fund was inaug- urated this past year and a one dollar per member solicited. You will recall that FWIO Board postponed action because of the Lee Foundation Fund timing coinciding. At the National Convention in Saskatoon a ceremony was held where each Provincial President presented a donation in the replica of the Hoodless Homestead and over $7,000.00 was received. A charitable donations number was to be obtained for this Fund. The safety kits prepared for the FWIC competition last June are to be sent to the FWIC office for duplication and made available to those requesting them. A Committee has been appointed to consult with all the provinces requesting ideas for a new design for the FWIC pin to include the Newfoundland crest. In the meantime a limited number ofthe present pins will be ordered. PROVINCIAL MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS Branches Members Newfoundland 60 1,5 35 P.E.I. H" 3.000 Nova Scotia 150 2.397 New Brunswick 230 3,780 Quebec 85 l .807 Ontario 1,240 28,734 Manitoba I20 2,038 Saskatchewan I47 2.I42 Alberta I76 2.681 British Columbia 166 2.980 18 SENATOR BIELISH Of interest to all Women’s Institute members was llt. announcement at the end of September by the Prime ML... ster of Canada The Hon. Joe Clark that Mrs. Martha Bielr ‘ Past President of FWIC has been appointed to the Senata Congratualations to the Honourable Senator fr. Alberta. Senator Bielish well known W I member from Alber had just completed her Presidential term in June for -.. _ Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada. Senator Bielish had the distinct honour during the 0p ing of Parliament to reply to the speech from the throne [t is with interest we look back in history and recall ti Judge Emily Murphy first FWIC President succeeded in 1 ing Canadian Women recognized as “persons” in the ll. interpretation of the BNA Act, therefore eligible for Canadian Senate. Isn‘t it marvelous to think Fifty years 1.. another FWIC President Martha Bielish, now has recet‘ this honour. REFLECTIONS Ontario’s voting delegates presented brief reports and pressions of FWIC Convention in Saskatoon. Father Lane’s speech was praised highly and the an. shops were appreciated in varying degrees. The Effect the Media on Children. which was partly about radio. movies and the effect of TV on children. TV does broat- the child‘s world in spite of our many concerns. ltowevei parents and members it is good to know there isa Chiler Advertising Section as well as Advertising Standards 1340 Bay St. Toronto. Suite 302, MSR 2A7. The Parenting Workshop emphasized the fantin is i dying but changing and the importance of raising child in love. There must be mutual understanding and respt all must learn to focus on assets and appreciate the eff” of each child individually. Delegates agreed it was meeting the people. chatting the tables during the meals, gaining new ideas for meetir; that really was important to all Convention delegates. As one delegate said “the warmth of the western hos tality during those long days with hardly any nights Wu: Convention long to be remembered." CORRECTION FWIC COMPETITION HISTORY KITS It was reported in the last issue of Home and Coun= that Cranbrook B.C. received Honorable mention in ‘ History Kit competition. This should read Cranbrook, Ontario. Twelve entries were received Stanhope W l. PEI winner Harbour Grace. Newfoundland and Cranbrouk. OHM“ both Honorable mention.