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ERLAND LEE (MUSEUM) HOME REPORT The Committee have had a successful first half year ac- tivities. A Seminar for the training of women working dur- ing special days was held. The Area Day for Northern and Kingston Areas was highly successful with 295 persons in attendance. The gifts donated at that time will be sold dur- ing WI week in June and the Areas will receive credit. It was stressed that personal donations made to the Home will continue to receive an income tax receipt. Bequests and in memoriam donations are still most welcome. COMING EVENTS Christmas At The Lee December 1-2, 1982 Area Day April 13, 1983 WI Week May 31, June 1-2, 1983 The Provincial Board accepted a recommendation that the assessment on the Fee sheet for 1983, would be 20¢ per member. Mrs. Wm. Miller Chairman, on behalf of her Committee wishes to thank all the Branch members who made quilt blocks, kits and quilt tops for sale at the Lee. Many ofthe blocks are beautiful and will bring in extra funds in support of the Home. Blocks will be on sale during the year, along with supplies. The new Mug in honor of the 10th Anniver- sary of ownership will also be on sale during 1982, the cost $3.50, available at the Lee only. Newsmakers Lanark South District organized a new Branch in May. The District President Ailsen Meikle, Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Garrett and Federation Representative Aileen Sproule met at the home of Joan Irvine with a group of enthusiastic ladies, interested in forming a Branch. Mrs. Sproule explained the functions of the W1. and told about the objectives. It was decided to form a Branch and the name chosen, FRANKTOWN-NUMOGATE. Sixâ€" teen ladiesjoined and will be known as Charter Members. Officers and Conveners were elected. President, Joan Irvine Vice Pres, Madenna Bell Secretary Treasurer, Jan Hobbs District Director, Faith Kidd PRO. Ruth MacPherson. Congratulations, from FWIO and from all the other mem- bers of Lanark South District. ACWW COMPETITIONS All entries are to reach FWIO office by September 20, I982. Handwork Greeting Card Theme “Peace” Needlework Picture Theme “My Countryside” Essay No more than Theme “My Day” 1000 words . Five voting delegates, one non-voting delegate, as well as eight accredited visitors were chosen by FWIO Board Direc‘ tors to represent Ontario at next year's ACWW Conference. 16 Open House at Addie ’s Home Branch members attended the open-house at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead on May 3]. it was the last presidential visit for Mrs. Emmie Odom FWIC President, before her term expires in June. Mrs. Oddie said, before her election to the President-V! she had read reports about the Homestead and found the-m interesting, but living in Regina she had never visited the St George Property. It was not until she became President and her first expo. rience at seeing the birthplace, that her admiration for Mm, Hoodless grew and she was more able to appreciate .rrrd understand what a remarkable lady pioneered and ECCMII- plished so much at the turn of the century. Mrs. Oddie paid tribute to Mrs. Hoodless, who suggc,_-d rural women needed an added dimension in their lives .rlrtJ an element of sociability, and because ofthat initial thr ‘31, W.l. spread in Ontario and throughout Canada. Mrs. Oddie announced a new Branch had been former in the Northwest Territories. As provinces observe spt ii] celebrations honoring the work of the W.I, from coasr [U coast, with all our differences and similarities, we cont: he to be a force for good. Special thanks were extended to the local Commit 0e who carry on the day-to-day activities and daily decis» in» making. Her appreciation of their work doubled after or first visit. Mrs. Oddie said she presides only at one mes rg at the Homestead a year, when recommendations are m 0. especially when money is involved, and the decisions re made by the Board members at the annual meeting. She briefly referred to the initial work at the Homes. rd by the Brant County women and for their vision of malt ig it into a Museum. Tribute was paid to Mrs. John Charlton, who worke- is Secretary of the Homestead Committee for 22 years. 2- rs. R. C. Randall, former FWIO Board Director has taken 0 3r. although Mrs. Charlton continues to work for the Com Ila tee as Foundation Secretary. It is the hope of FWIC n this Foundation Fund will grow to an appreciable size '- it will cover expenses of maintaining the museum. In appreciation of her long service on the Commit 6. Mrs. Charlton was presented with a dozen long stem rd roses from Mrs. Oddie and on behalf of FWIC, a lo: cl watch. Mrs. Randall and her Committee were in charge of he day‘s activities, assisted by local Branch members. MLD rd Allen, Curator, was introduced to the group. WW U.C.A. 71 This ACWW project approved at the 1981 Conncil m- 't- trig has the support of UNESCO, through its Co-opem W Action Program. The United Nations International Drinking Water Sur‘ 'l)’ and Sanitation Decade 1981-1990 is supported by ACWW throuin the project number UCA 71. Members through Hi the world are afforded the opportunity to assist in prO’r 5' ing a safe water supply in many developing countrws. ACWW are supporting the Amazon Trust Water Project in Peru and the Kakamega Water Project in Kenya. .-..<- AHA-.- .. .