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By Mary Janes Here is a brief list of the Millennium Development Goals adopted by all the 191 United Nation member states that have pledged to meet these goals by the 2015. These goals are measured against the 1990 baseline year. i. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger 2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Promote gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve Maternal Health 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases 7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a global partnership for development The United Nations website www.un.org/milleniumgoals/index.asp has 2005 Millennium Goals Report which shows the progress made since 1990. You can also contact FWIO Officer MaryJanes at 519-786-5511 or by email mapa2ja@xcelco.on.ca. , 566d 2006 is the year International Year of Deserts 1'6“; and Desertification. Why not study Saharan ' ‘ ' Africa in your Branch? T: I! g Headquarters Fundraising Update ’1 Fund raised to date \ ' r _ $755,812. \\ ecâ€"j {IF Thank you to everyone i who has made a contribution. We truly appreciate your support! Membership Recruitment Grapes are so refreshing »- they make the perfect summer snack. When you’re munching on these tasty treats this summer, think about how a GRAPE can help recruit Members to your WI Branch. G rowth R ecognition A chievement P articipation E njoyment Recruitment and Retention Tips 1. Make a goal . 2. Promote the benefits of membership 3. Always have a contact person 4. Get to know members on a personal level 5. Make members feel needed but do not over use them 6. Keep meetings interesting, effective and worthwhile Margaret Munro attended the ACWW Caribbean Area Conference held on the beautiful island of St. Vincents. Margaret took the opportunity to speak to members who had received craft materials through Ontario's project in the Caribbean. Pictured here is local ACWW member Cottica Grant and some of her group called "Young Women Rising". The group displays a piece of cross stitch they had started from the materials received. Margaret Munro is the Chairman of til. ACWW Promotions and Publicatio Committee. 5 «2104.7! ~90“ ' mm ‘5“! “ W‘Eaemj “ML mo; 79‘1" ~- Wmltmjm‘“