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Network New Energuide Directory If you are shopping for a major appliance, you may want to consult the latest edition of the Energuide Directory. Published by Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada and updated yearly, the directory lists energy consumption ratings for major electrical household appliances. as determined by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). In addition to ratings for refriger- ators, freezers, cooking ranges. dishwashers and clothes washers, the new guide also includes figures for clothes dryers. Dryers sold in Canada have had to carry the Energuide label since March 21, I982. Energuide labels tell the consumer how many kilowatt-hours of electricity per month the unit can be expected to use. Energuide directories are available from Consumer and Corporate Affairs regional offices. WI Supplies Starting this fall (1983), WI supplies will be available to branches through sales representatives at each area convention. Members are encouraged to place their orders through their branch secretary or delegate who will be attending the convention. This method will save considerable postage in the provincial office as well as providing a more efficient service for members. It is suggested that each branch keep a small reserve of articles frequently ordered, such as spoons, to have in an emergency. Supplies will continue to be avail» able at Officer's Conference and Board Director’s Meetings. Each branch will be receiving copies of a standard form to be used when ordering supplies. Minute hooks, life memberships, and certificates of merit will continue to be available from the provincial office in Guelph. 16 Credit Booklet A new booklet published by The Canadian Bankers‘ Association may help to answer your questions about credit. Called Credit Wise: A Guide To Consumer Credit, the 48-page publication explains, in simple language. how credit can work for you, and against you, in the market- place. The booklet explains the different types of credit available to the consumer, offers tips on how y0u should use credit wisely and helps you establish whether or not you can afford it. It also carefully points out the pitfalls of using credit. The booklet is available, free of charge, by writing to: Publications The Canadian Bankers‘ Association P.O. Box 282 Toronto Dominion Centre Toronto, Ont. MSK 1K2 Consumer Advice By calling collect to (416) 963-1111, residents from across the province can receive consumer advice on everything from consumer protec- tion to home insulation, car care and wood stoves. The Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relaâ€" tions offers the service from 8 am. to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Also, consumers may order free consumer advice booklets and brochures by calling for a publiâ€" cations order form. Help for treasurers The role of treasurer in an Qt'rdni_ zation is made simple if a mod system has been establisheti tor keeping financial records, The Ontario Ministry of C4 ‘L‘n. ship and Culture has publis' t a manual called “Bookke. ng Procedures for Commt try Groups.” It covers all are. of financial record keeping incl m journals, bank reconcilia: .x, financial statements, files, budg lL‘ charitable registrations, audit nd changing to a new bookkt .12 system. The manual can be orderet a cost of $2 by writing to the Or to Government Book Store, Pt. ,. tions Services Section, 5th Hon to Bay Street, Toronto, On n M7A 1N8, or telephone toll‘ 1â€"800-268-7540. Law Brochures The Law Society of Upper Can produces a series of six informal brochures, free of charge, for public. They are titled Car Accide: The Lawyer, Partnership, Legal P Buying a Home and Wills. Copies available by writing to: Information Department Law Society of Upper Canada Suite 500 â€" 204 Richmond St. WE'- Toronto, Ont. MSH 2N6