Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Fall 1980, page 10

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the heather. There were youth groups in . working costumes; a village orchestra which had the distinction of being the only one of its kind; flag wavers from north of Hamburg, whose origin dates back to. the loth century time of foot soldiers and whose artistic throwmg was perfect; 35 members of Bach Choir from Mansted, home of the helicopter. country of red skirts and hats: folk songs in native Friesian language. sword danctng by the only group in Western Europe reactivated from the lfith century. This wonderful presentation was aptly summed up by Mrs. Roe as she said “we have felt the heartbeat of Germany and will carry this day forever in our hearts." â€" NEW FEATURE â€" For the first time at an ACWW Conference a presentation by five other societies invited by the German Society to demonstrate their folklore. Through song and dance and stery telling history of these countries was portrayed. 1n the USA. presentation. the actual suit of the real Neil Armstrong when he took the first step on the moon in July. I969. was worn on stage. â€" NEW PRESIDENT _ Mrs. Z. M. Westebring»MuIler of the Netherlands was welcomed and as she graciously accepted her new office, she said “women's organizations can play an important role in development aid because they can get the benefits to women at the grass roots level." The new President has been involved in voluntary work for 25 years. It was with regret that the announceâ€" ment was received shortly after conference that Mr. Westebring~Mu|ler died. She has a married son and daughter at home. Mrs. Ztlt‘l'l’ Watiebring-Muller Netherlands. Awa President 1980-1981. â€" CAKE CUTTING â€" bix fruit cakes were made from identical recipes by Western Australia Districts. put together and iced by one member. air lifted freight free by the Australian government Mrs. Roe cut the special cake and all delegates enjoyed a piece. 10 UNITED NATIONS SESSION “ Among the many speakers. Dr. Marin, FAO‘S chief of Home Economics and Social Services program praised ACWW for their efforts in health Care and training which contributed to rural dBVEIOpmcm EMS She assured her audience that the UN will stâ€"ek new' ways to help implement more effectively a program of action for better conditions for rural women. ‘- To mark the 50th anniversary of ACWU‘ FAQ issued a series medal showing Roman Goddess -‘ mboli- cally represented by women in 4 different court (:5 and on reverse side 3 women at grist mill. Dame Rent] R0: was presented with the first one and all r‘- :ng received an imitation. ‘ Joanne Vickers, UNICEF stressed illiterac n [ht world and if a Mother can be educated, the gr, 3 [he chance for survival of the children with impl 'mcm only coming from training. Development needs tmgn‘ rather than women needing development. 3.1m women are refugees the world over. The first a it w give those with leadership abilities an OPPOI'Iu -. fur training. Ontario's voting delegates Lâ€"r, Mrs. W. (1' ‘t'it‘tt Board Director; Mrs. C. Diamond, President 110. Mrs. Roy West/Like, Mrs. Olive Nye. Abrt‘ 'ttt'rt photo taken. Mrr. Connie Sail-ms. RECOMMENDATIONS AND RESOLUTI 3 â€":' 1 O ACTIVATING women to promote earliest L’ “\l‘ of breast cancer. 0 CONTINUE to show concern for health an: “It-l" tion by encouraging provision of clean water. 0 URGE World Health Organization to prom t‘ll‘i' oping Countries with increased resources 1 ‘tuht disease by immunization, more research :3 “Mil mobile medical teams. ' URGE member organizations to work I" 5”“ families from economic disaster when huNi "1 “r wife killed or hit by illness. ' INSTANT and infant formula producers tt‘ “rid” by word and illustration on their prodt: ~ ii“: content. quality‘ importance of using 100’5 t 139'“ water and risks if too little or too much milk “M” or formula is used in mixture.

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