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this shortens the time required teate new varieties. The big pro- .: present is raising fresh water ill with hydro-heated water. and trophies Were "I MEN'S INSTITUTE HALL AT MILTON Mrs. J. VanSickie "' e Committee had arranged new lays in the hall for the season. A 1 top with WI colours and the “‘ O crest in the centre was ated and quilted during the sum- 1 - with each guest receiving a draw et, The winner was Miss Jane ch of 117 Broadway Ave, onto. The Museum was open ;. April 13 to November 10 with large attendance. Among the tors were Women's Institutes -- held their meeting in the hall in enjoyed a picnic on benches i ide. NTARIO AGRICULTURAL 2. LL OF FAME ASSOCIATION Mrs. Owen Hawkins 1 he third official unveiling of the tario Agricultural Hall of Fame sociation took place on June 13, ' 2, with the likeness of the FWlO mince, Mr. Erland Lee, unveiled ng with 8 others. The Unveiling Ceremony for 1983 ‘i 1 be June 12th. FWIC REPORT Mrs. K. Hiepleh Mrs. Emmie Oddie, the past esident of FWIC has compiled a licy Book that draws together licy as set out in resolutions, posi- t- papers, and statements. It eals FWIC as a forward-looking liganization. A new Branch was organized at uvik with fourteen charter Ontario will be twinned with "ranitoba for another year. The xt FWIC Board meeting will be in ttawa in April 1983. The reports ': chairman of standing committees it e to be submitted by Jan. 31. 1983 a: d all reports are to be in National fice by February 15th for com- ation. It is suggested that every Branch rchase at least one Unum (that is :«uivalent to $1.00 in U.S. funds) to i sent to your Provincial office for w Water project in honour of the ‘-' 83 ACWW Conference. The oodless Foundation Fund has ached $37,000. Anyone wishing to visit the Home may do so between 2 and 5 pm. or by arrangement. For special tours contact Mrs. Helen Randall 5i9-442-4527. Donations may be sent to FWIO office and In Memoriams to the FWIC office. ANNUAL BOARD MEETING OF The Associated Country Women of the World Mrs. K Hiepieh Mrs. Hiepleh while attending Open Day and Council Meeting in July was made aware of the great need for “Pennies For Friendship." Every penny is vital and very much appreciated. The project UCA 71 “Water for all" has been launched with information sent out by leaflet in the latest Countrywoman. it has had a modest beginning and a flood of money is needed. 1985 will be declared “International Year of the Youth.” ACWW TRIENNIAL COM PETITIONS FWlO has forwarded the follow- ing entries for competition. Handwork Greeting Cards 2 entries Theme “Peace” Mrs. Marion Tufford, R.R. 1, St. Thomas, Mrs. Glenn Boyce R.R. 3, Scotland. Needlework picture 1 entry Theme “My Countryside” Mrs. Isabel Turner, General Delivery, Maple. Essay Essay (heme “My Day” 1 entry Mrs. Florence E. Bremner, Singhampton. ACWW 1983 CANADIAN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT Mrs. C. Diamond The recent committee meeting centred on reports and finalization of many details for the hosting of the ACWW Conference in June 1983. Support is being received from many sources. Lists of volunteers to help while there are being compiled. Air Canada and Canadian Pacific are the official airlines for the Con- ference and a special rate is anâ€" ticipated. Mrs. C. Diamond and Mrs. J. Brown are receiving the gifts and donations of money for the sale table while Mrs. R. Campbell is receiving the stamps. The confirmed program will be printed in the Home tit Country when received. Dr. Lois Wilson will address the Interfaith ServiCe and Governor-General E. Schreyer will officiate at the Opening Ceremonies. FWICREPORT Mrs. H. Noblitl The Provinces were asked to report the programs that they car- ried out on Producer-Consumer relations so that a composite report might be prepared. The project will continue with reports ready before April 1, 1983. The current project of FWIC for the triennium is to educate women in areas where their knowledge may have been lacking in the past. All convenerships will carry out the theme Home & Country. Project Coupon No. 71 UN Decade of Water: 1. it is proposed that FWIC accept a goal of $50,000 for this pro- ject to be completed by 1985. 2. That FWIC use the logo of the UN Decade of Water and Saniâ€" tation as a slogan representing the Provinces dropping their money into a well. A new History book on FWlC is being written. Plans are being made to honour Mrs. Alfred Watt at the AC W Conference. CONVENERS' REPORTS Agriculture and Canadian Industries Mrs. Calvin Carmichael Topics on Agriculture were varied: pollution in barns. harm from ammonia and dust, large vs. small farms, tree conservation, marketing boards, growing peaches under plastic, gardening, growing plants without soil etc. Interest was shown in the new crops of canola and peanuts and the new ventures in Northern Ontario that may see it producing its own fuel, growing most of its own food and marketing cash crops. Suggestions from FWIC for the next 3 years for the theme "Un- limited Potential â€" Women" are topics on “Woman and Pollution on the Farm" and “How Women Are Coping With industry Shut- down and Unemployment". Also recommended is a study on "Energy Conservation in existing residences." The new Provincial convener is Mrs. Thelma Allen R.R. No. 2, Thessalon, Ont., POR 1L0.