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Associated [wintry Women «it the World 23rd Triennial Conference - June 200] Volunteers Make stz'ons a Reality Dream Catchers The giant symbols suspended over the stage are based on North Ameri- can Aboriginal dream catchers, Years ago the patterned web had practi- cal uses as a tool for sonlng and sitting and in sports as a target Ora goal. The dream catcher, which evolved, acrs as a sieve which catches dreams, sllrs and sorts, Bad dreams are caught In the cobweb, then burned away by the dawn. Good dreams are filtered info the leath- ers to be dreamed again. all; 3“: i M Iiitiii‘i What a thrill it is tor the 11,000 members ol the Federated Women's Institutes ot Ontario (FWIO) to host the 23rd Triennial Conference of the Assocrated Country Women of the World (ACWW), For the past three years they have worked toward this night. They have raised tunds, sewn vests, assembled tavours and gathered treats in support of this conlerencev Throughout the coming Clays many Will be participating in this conference and they are eagerly looking forward to extending their hand in lriendship. They Wish to learn about your country and your soctetyt And please ask them to tell you about their Branch, their District. their Area and the role they play in their commu- nities Christine Reaburn Co~Chair, Ontario Coordinating Committee As the curlalri rose for the Opening Ceremony. Ihe enlire hall gasped in awe at the sigh! 0/ dream catchers hanglrig above the Conference Chair at Hamilton Place Joan Playle created all 12 oversized dreamcalchers lrom ABS lubr'rig, wrapped wilh paper twist andnylon miner and with styralaarri balls and turkey leathers added, It IS so excning to realize that women from all pads 01 the world have come together to discuss issues that attest all people everywhere women with the same aims and ob- jectives As the conlerence unlolds over the next lew days I‘m sure you Will learn new things‘ gain new ideasl meet new liienos and renew old friendships. it is an honour and a privrlege to be able to host you and to welcome you Enjoy the Conierencel Arthena Hecker Co-Chair, Ontario Coordinating Committee