Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Winter 1981, page 11

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HIRD YEAR BOARD DIRECTORS From raw L-r ier. R. I. Skene. Mrs. Wm. G, Miller. Mrs. Gordon "allian. Mrs. Clarence Diamond, immediate Past 'esidenf: Mrs. R. W. Payne. Mrs. Harold Collins. ifk row â€" Mrs. Verne Towers. Mrs, Barbara Saart. 'HilUf,‘ Mrs. John Ayers alternate to Mrs. Donald drills. EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Mrs. Margaret Bell Wiechno, Convener Education A teacher explained finger math. which helps a slow irner and gives a quick-learning child something new learn. Papers were presented on the effects of teachers‘ ikes on students. Films and slides were shown on i aural resources. land use and water management. \ roll call askedâ€"ls the system of education fulfill- : the needs of the present generation? A thought- , ‘vvoking mottoHChildren taught respect. tolerance d obedience seldom have to be taught by the law (11‘. Cultural Activities \-lany W. I. members were involved in visits to see art lections. trips to theatres and musical productions. LtllS take up a large proportion of time at meetings. ‘sc included programs on painting. picture framing. iking miniatures for doll houses and embroidery. embers discussed old time social customs and agreed order to plan the future we need knowledge of the 4. FAMILY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Mrs. Sam Koski. Convener l'imely topics were discussed concerning the training the family to eat nutritious snacks as opposed to junk d. What about computer coding in the super-market. w has it affected you? Papers were given on Canada‘s Food Guide. Novname inds. caffeine and how it effects our health. Many monstrations on working with knit materials were id and members are trying to familiarize themselves tilt the metric system. Under Home Management programs. a study was 2 me on credit cards and the wise use of the cards. 'tembers' opinions were asked about door to door wicsmen and impulsive buying. in the Family Relationship meetings, the members Mikael about “who influenced your life from early Llilldl’lOOd?" A lawyer spoke on the rights of the child. a discussion about the role that grandmother's play. were only two of many suggestions. Children need models more than the) need critics and all agreed the family is still number one on the priority list. Man) branches sponsor 4-H Homemaking Clubs through lenders and with financial su pport. Members were asked the various methods they used to avoid stress. Demonstrations were enjoyed on the different types of e\crciscs and LI. motto told about how health and happiness go hand In hand. SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS A new scholarship was announced for the fourth region of Ontario to be known as the Headless-Lee Scholarship. The first rcccipcnt will be chosen in 1931. Florence P. Eadie Scholarshipi Miss Maureen Krol. RR. 2. \Villiamsloon. Altcrntttci Miss Anne Mctrow, Box 219. Apsley Dorothy Futeher Scholarship Miss Marlene Tellicr. Matnitoutt‘udgc FWIO btlth Anniiersary Scholarship ‘ Miss Elaine Mitchell. RR. 1 Hannon Alternutci Miss Cheryl Silcox. R.R. 7 St. Thomas FWIO District and County Scholarships for Northuntb- crland East and West. Algonta and Prince Edward County were ratified. The I981 District County and Arctt Scholarships will be $125.00 each. Helen M McKcrcher ScholarshipiMrs. Josie M. Lo- huis Schneider. Tillsonburg. In I98]. two scholarships will be offered. HELEN M. McKERCHER SCHOLARSHIP The Scholarship was established by the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario in recognition of Helen M. McKercher’s contribution to Home Economics. VALUE: $1000.00 (first half paid at beginning of course. the remainder upon com- pletion.) ELIGIBILITY: Canadian Citizen. Ontario resident for at least five years. (a) Home Economics Graduate of a recognized Canadian University. pursuing studies in any area of Home Economics. OR (b) Dipioma Course Graduate of Home Economics Education who plans to advance to degree level. APPLICATION Obtainablc from-â€" FORMS: Federated Women‘s Institutes of On- tario Bth floor. ROI Bay St. Toronto. Ont. MSS 1Y9 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Mrs. Frances Pajamnlti Recommendations accepted UNESCO it 569â€" $340.00 will be sent for a co-action project for leadership training in India, TWO STUDENTS will attend special child care courScs at Ware College in England in leadership training. FWIO will work through the Project Commit- tee. Mrs. Rita Brown. ACWW. $4000.00 will be sent from the International Scholarship fund. I l

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