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.ALL FORA GOOD CAUSE "Grandmothers to Grandmothers" ca Fall, 2006 issue) In August 2006, the FWIO Provincial Board agreed that Branches wouid support two specific projects through the Stephen Lewis Foundation At the January Annual FWIO Meeting I learned that Pena WI ’ ' - - . i W had already raised over 33500110, South Africa and thatgtie Nalcan The FWIO Provrncral Office mpaign (since alfrgady raisted oxer $890.)|Nel| dolne, ladies! What a challenge for the rest is proud to report that a 0 menu 0 ac Ieve mm at resu ts! Any mone for 5 th ‘ should have been sent to FWIO before March 1, £007. ou Africa support Cheque fo' $852633 "m The Stephen Lewis Foundation has changed its policy somewhat since bese'“ ‘0 the StePhe" FWIO made its decision last August. People are being discouraged from supporting a Specific projectand are being asked instead to identify areas of Lew“ Foundation ' this the mandate (orphans, women, grandmothers orAIDS carriers) and specific is the amount that WI African countries. Therefore, FWIO is now supporting Grandmothers in Rwanda (March 1, 2007-March ‘I, 2008). Membefs am“ the If you wish to feature this project at a meeting, the International Officer province $559!! '0' this has two DVDs that she can provide â€" for the cost of return postage - a 15 . minute "Introduction to the Stephen Lewis Foundation" or the 28 minute important project Thank Grandmothers: The Unsung Heroes of Africa.” you and (ongratulafions See page 2 for information on how to contact Mary Janes, the FWIO International Officer. on all your hard work! A great success! Green Lane WI (Eastern Area) recently hosted a ROSE Session on making the transition from the community to a long-term care facility. Guest speakers explained the choice of facilities available anti:I shared actual situations wit practical solutions. More . than 30 participants enjoyed For the Good of History their suggestions and collected Members of the Rosedene WI interesting and educaticnal (Hamilton Area) know there IS history handOUtS- in old buildings and they often play an important role in ensuring the future of these significant structures, Pictured here from Rosedene WI is Treasurer Marg Ireson presenting a cheque to Bill Zimmerman, President ofthe West Lincoln Historical Society. Thedonation goesto the preservation ofthe Smithville Train Station â€" which is Rosedene Wl’s way of keeping part of local history. Also present was H” 6’99" Lane WI President Ruth , , Q'GFMll/an with guest speakers Judy Rosedene WI Vice Prestdent Jean aleman, CCAC Cornwall and Christine Acton, President Brenda Vaughn and Brunet, CCAcHawké‘sbum Secretary Berry Martin, l . r v, “can. W -1 on mm 15 Serving treats! Each year, the Finch WI (Eastern Area) serves drinks and cookies at local flu clinics, Partnering with the OCSA, these volunteers are a welcome additiontothe clinicsheldatthe North Stormont Seniors Support Centre in Finch. Pictured L-R is Lois Dillabough of Finch WI and Carol Murphy, Carefor Health and Community Services.