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The Minister of Agriculture and ood, the Honourable Dennis R. 'imbrell spoke at what was his first fftcial meeting with members. His '10; with the Women's Institutes each back to his grandmother and reat«grandmother’s days enac County. He congratulated mem- ers on being the guardians of history ‘ their communities through the Tweedsmuir histories, for their relevant resolutions for their work with the 4-H clubs, and their fine record of com. munity service and interest in the family. Members saw the need for commitment, growth and change. Today, said Mr. Timbrell, life is changing so rapidly that no one can afford to fall behind by standing still. Gift Presentation Mrs. Ziny Wesrebring-Mulier, left, receives a gift presented by Mrs. Janet Hiepl'eh, anniversary celebration chairman, on behalfof the 1800 memv hers and guests in attendance. Members must remain involved in com- munity-related activities and ensure that interesting programs are drawn up in order to attract younger members ‘ ‘From “continue to prepare and deliver pro- grams of benefit to all residents of rural communities." Keynote Speaker at the luncheon was Mrs. Ziny Westebring-Muller. World President of A.C.W.W. who offered special greetings from the four Dutch societies. She reminded her audience that a nation cannot rise above the level of its homes. Con- sequently, the work of the co-founders of the first Women‘s Institute: Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless and Mr. Erland Lee. had a profound effect on family, com- munity and national life in over sixty countries throughout the world. Mrs. Alfred Watt had carried the torch to England and through her tenacious efforts for twenty years, had helped fomi the world wide movement. A.C.W.W., in Stockholm in 1933, Today. family life, education for rural women and strong local com- munities in every corner of the world are of prime importance. They form the foundation upon which all countries can develop their agriculture and food industries vita] for the survival ofman- kind. Although total world food pro- duction increased by 29% during the a Flicker to (1 Flame” t years 1970â€"79, world hunger remains a grave problem as world population outstrips food production. A.C.W.W. must work unrelentlessly in support of the United Nations International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, 1981-1990. Half of the world‘s population, three- i‘it‘ths of this number living in the developing countries, is still denied access to a safe and adequate supply of drinking water. The World Health Organization estimates that 80% of disease in the world today is associated with infected water and a lack of proper sanitation, Women and chil- dren are deprived of valuable time to pursue family life and educational projects when they must fetch water many miies from their homes. Mrs. WestebringMuller challenged all members present to support the U.N.’s goal of fresh water for all by 1990. The A.C,W.W. Council has just endorsed a new project under UNESCO‘s co-operative Action Pro- gram in support of the Clean Water for all by 1990. Unless an adequate supply of safe water is provided so continued on page 16 10 the Women’s Institutes, thus guaranteeing a sufficient number of volunteer workers in the local com- munities in the years ahead. He con» cluded by assuring members that the ministry’s home economists would Candle-Lighting Ceremony Mrs. Nita Roderick. member of the Stoney Creek WI Charter Branch. light: the candle on the 85th Anniversary cake. She tr assisted by three associated presidents. They are, left to right, Mrs. Bernice Noblitt, FH'IC; Mrs. Ziny Weste- bring~Muiler, ACWW: and Mrs. Janet Hiepleh, FWIO. 5