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FWIO President’s Perspectives Two years ago as I wrote the first of my many communications through Home & Country, I was inspired by the flocks of migrating Canada Geese on their flight path over our house, on their way to their northern nesting grounds. It is now November. Canada Geese are again on the wing, unetringly fol- lowing their direction to southern waters. Like the geese, I have now completed the cycle and reached the end of my Journey as President of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario. As the flight leader, I have been dependent on those who have flown by my side and have contributed to the strategic plan- ning which will enable us all to attain the goal. In spite of adjustments to the flight plan and limitations oftime, space and resources, we, like the geese, have flown with confidence and assurance. As I return from my Area Convention visits, 1 am buoyed by a new feeling of excitement, anticipation and pride in our organization and its future. We are welcoming new members and their new ideas to our Branches; and, we are beginning a new program of outreach by organizing new Branches to meet new and different needs ofother women in our communities. We continue to focus on "Women and Their Environment," on our own personal development, and on the nur~ turing ofthe family and the community. We maintain our belief in the dignity and self-respect ofrural people. And we have faith that, working together in C0- operation and concern, we can restore self-esteem and reinforce the impor- tance of the people who produce our food. In their unerring pattern the geese fly south. strong in the knowledge that their needs will be met in spite ot'thc dangers and obstacles along the route. A few, though, remain on the shoreline ofLake Ontario forthe winter. trusting that someone will meet their needs. But they have lost the excitement of the challenge. the feel of the wind beneath their wings, the elation ot‘soar- ing free. They squabble and hicker over the scraps thrown their way. They live a narrow existence. They envision no new horizons. I'm glad we are fliers. I'm also grate- ful that you have been - as l requested in 1089 » "the wind beneath my wings." Thank you. Peggy Knapp November. I 991 Women’s m . r Institute signs up New village signs - recogniling the community organizmiuns - stand at each entrance to the village of SI. l’auls in Downic Township. l‘crlh County. The St. Pants Women's Institute, Perth South District, provided the Sign boards. President, Marlene (‘oulthard and First Vice-President, Roberta Dun- das. donated the WI logo. Each of the other organizations donated their own logos. The Women's Institute members will also look after IllL’ flowers in the planter in the years to come. ‘ Taking part in the unveiling ceremony are (from left to right): Ron McKay, President, Downic Optimist Club; Annabel Thompson. Reeve. Downie Township; Bert Vorstonhosch, Warden, Perth County; Rohcrla Dun- das, First Vice-President. St. l’auls WI; Mary Otto; Betty Boyce, lHi Club Director, Slralford Area; Betty Vink, Second Vice-President, St. Pauls Wl. (lem cannery of the S Iratfnrrl Beacon- Humid). H Jr C October, November. December IWI 3