Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Winter 1983, page 10

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EDUCATION AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Mrs. M. Jenkins The reports showed interest in learning more about the Women's Institute activities and projects at all levels; studies on Bill 82 which af- fects the educational system and a need for education for rural women. The FWIC project for the next three years is “Unlimited Potential â€" Women” with studies and pro» grams on the “Effect of Micro Technology in the Workplace and in the Home" and “Issues and Con- cerns of Women." Resource material - Canadian Advisory Council on Status of Familiar faces . . . At November's annual meeting. an OMAF photogra- pher snapped lots of pictures of the activities. Here are just a few familiar faces. Clockwise. from the top right hand corner are FWIC president Bernice Noblitt. mak‘ ing an address and Rural Organizations and Services (ROS) Branch Director Ken Knox; ROS liaison repre- sentative with FWIO, Joyce Canning (right) and FWIO president Janet Hiepleh make some notes; and Agricul- ture and Food Minister Dennis Timbrell chats with Helen Moore (centre) and Rose Blasing (right). Women. Box 1541. Station 3.. Ottawa. KlP 5R5. FAMILY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS Mrs. Elgin Belrose All areas reported on the work of the 4-H clubs and the leaders that are provided. One leader was honoured for leading 53 clubs in 25 years. Programs were varied but many urged consumers to know the difference between good value and a bargain. Suggested programs for the next year are “Women and Chemical Dependency" and “Rights and Responsibilities of Canadian Health Consumers." CITIZENSHIP AND WORLD AFFAIRs Mrs. K.C. Angus Among the studies and pwwmg were Amendments to Bill (15?. and the Criminal Code: reforms in ' lar- riage and Family Laws; law 1-. |he Status of Indian Women mam no non-lndians: Canadian law,» m, taining to Women; and the nut Interval Homes for Battered \ Concern was shown [or World-Wide need for fresh v Programs suggested by FWl' the next three years is “Unlir Potential â€" Women" dealint topics of "Pornography" “Human Rights." ‘t’l'. Ior cs. the

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