Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Summer 1980, page 16

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Officers’ Conference Delegates and staff numbering 614 arrived at the University of Waterloo to attend the 32nd. Conference designed for Presidents at all levels and members-at- large. Mrs. Russell Campbell. Secretary-Treasurer in charge of running the Conference was available both to answer questions and solve problems. Working closely with Mrs. Diamond and the University staff, the Conference delegates moved from cafeteria to discussion group rooms. to Humanities in orderly fashion. Many delegates walked from Villiage 11 to Humanities. however shuttle bus services were available for all. Sung leader a L-r, Mrs. Allan Orr and pianist Mrs. Hmrurd Campbell both of Bradford were "sure hits" with the delt'galw during the 'Lel'x St‘ng' sessions. l6 ls} Line-ups for registration mm quickly as delegates chat * together. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR The Hon. Pauline McGibbon gave the dele‘ » u shot-in-the-arm, when she spoke at length ab. ill: voluntary organization and the volunteer. She added reinforcement to the worthiness the voluntary sector and advice to the delegates w Cur their loss of identity in a world dominated by imr llul bureaucracy. Mrs. McGibbon after graduating from Univer~ did volunteer work and has been doing it for 40 yet \llt' feels the value of voluntary work is beyond price. There was a time when we thought of the VOlU! ‘ {It a lady in a flowered hat and white gloves. T: hits changed, along with one other significant chm # men are now being recognized as volunteer lhi: quality of participation certainly does imprl the quality of life in the community. Becoming a volunteer is one of the best A to broaden one‘s horizons, adding a sense of obligat ind believing in the value of giving of oneself. In these modern times, more are working for L" m ic reasons and even if not in the business w0r‘ l is more difficult to find time to give as a Vtil :t‘l’ Organizations have to focus on themselves in critical look, and assess their needs and g 'l volunteers are to make free time to assist. To-n' “ti Jobs cannot be done with yesterday’s tools It is important to join together and work for r N'- this is no time to loose heart. Follow the philosoi llIC greatest good for the greatest number. Chat Jud fleribility are the key to the future. Needs ‘ W1 vanish. Mrs. McGibbon left the delegates with the ell“ â€" what do you do? “I am a volunteer, aligning *- “Ell service as a personal commitment. I admire volur. h H.M.S. PINAFORE The students of Waterloo Oxford District 58" Al”) School. Baden provided the program for an eve runs Ul Gilbert and Sullivan. Under the direction 0| 11‘” Spence and David 81055, the delegates enjow"j ll“ production.

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