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etters to the editor Dear Editor: I As a member of the Dunrobm Branch V10, I thought it might be of interest he members in Ontario to get a glimpse H how their sister organization here in stralia operates. I am here in Westem Australia with my tn. who is on a two year secondment t l t the federal government and as he is 't‘l 1 ing for the state government. we are n- here in Perth (the capital). I lie Country Women of Western .| rulia (CWA) is based on the same l .iples as Federated Women’s In- »:es of Ontario and is a member of - ciated Country Women of the World t ‘-VW). The CWA operates a distinctly Valian style of program compared to “ tll Ontario. car Editor: rln Dec. 7, several members of ..: tttgate WI went to Queen‘s Park to hear Democratic Party environment critic w Greer speak on garbage disposal in u ral, and particularly the dangers from . waste. - its. Greer talked about the continued :tt' :tion of lakes and rivers from chemical arEditor: ter attending the waste management m" at Kingston as the coordinator -1 e Simcoe Area Women‘s Institute, I wt e a dedicated worker in an attempt t In e the public aware of the need to take w it NOW and save our environment. ‘ ave travelled miles to speak to dif- Elfiiili Gfi'ers competition "to cap and wool. If you ' farm's; please contact ' ural women in Australia Many branches are fonunate to own their own halls which provide a venue for all their activities. Their meetings are held once a month and start at to am. with business followed by lunch. then a guest speaker in the afternoon, finishing around 3 pm. There are weekly meetings of the choir and drama group as they prepare for annual competitions held during the state con- ference. There is also a handicraft group which meets once a month to work on articlesforthe annualhandicraftexhibition and forum. Many members serve as volunteers on committees and boards which administer such projects as holiday homes at Various resorts. frail aged hostels. and the Emer- plants and pulp mills, of the air from fossil fuels and sulphur emissions. and even of our drinking water from seepage. Giving examples, she showed how little has Chan ed in two ears. It may be time forthe Women ‘s institute to change. In the past we have prided our- selves on being non-political. We have trusted our members to carry outtheir elec» = e can make a difference ferent organizations, been on TV and as- sisted in displays. After writing a skit for environment week where members took part in a fashion show on the four r's. I had it made into a video which 1 loan to others. I congratulate the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) for taking gency Accommodation Scheme Wl’llLl’I .r-r sists people from country areas who have difficulty finding a place in In 3. Members are also tnvtilvcd in support. ingr various hospitals h). knitting ltlr children'swurdx: t‘undratstnp t’orthe Royal Flying Doctor Service. Ronald MLDonuld House. Red Cross Society and man} ulhcr Charities. Some dl\‘|\lt)l'l> have radio programs in, forming the public of lhc work and up tivitiesofthe ('WA.Therc tsalsttatratnmg program which is provided at all l(‘\Ci\ ml the CWA to help members in hCLUrnR.‘ I'Tltil'r effective at the branch lcvcl. Flow Knight, Peri/J. Amtrultu ’s time for us to be political tion promises. it doesn‘t work. The "dear. sweet. little. old ladies \lpe ping teu" also have votes. and knmt hit“ to use them to get clean air and water Rnrlt Hum. Nun/mum ll‘f. Nurth Welling/mt action on this concern and For inspiring me to make it my priority. Together we can make a difference. May Br'mt'ri, it"us‘lltlyn WI ‘ relted to wool roducts Michelle Raynor. The Wild Wood. R. R. #1, Campbellcroft, LOA 1130. 416-797-2553 (after 10:30 am). 1990 March. April. May H a C 3