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Celebrate 66 ° 0° WIWeek‘i $3 A» . D FWlO Public Relations Officer Mary Janes pro- posed that all members celebrate WI Week annually in February. WI Week should be cele- brated during the week of the anniversary of the formation of the first WI in Stoney Creek - some time during the week of February 14 to 20 in 1999. Purpose ol WI Week . to celebrate the history of WI - its forma- tion, the birth and death of Adelaide Hoodless and the organization of FWIO and FWIC all took place in February - to bring public and media attention to Women's Institute, who we are and what we stand for . to encourage members to be proud of their membership in Women’s Institute - to draw government attentionto Women's Institute and its strengths in “making a difference" in society - to make February a month to look forward to in WI to enhance Membership Recruitment 0 . Month in May WI‘ 0 Suggeslions for Implementation 0 have a provincial proclamation ofWI Week by the Premier - FWIO PRO provide a media release on most Interesting current WI initiative - request proclamations at municipal level and have them printed in the local papers - use WI creatively to plan celebrations dur- ing the week, considering the interests of the local community - fly a WI flag at the hall - hold a Tweedsmuir Tea - have a birthday party - hold an open house e prepare profiles of active WI volunteers to be published in the local newspapers with photos - arrange a radio station tour and interview - hold a combined leadership/craft work- shop . arrange a TV station tour and interview - study the history of WI using the Ambrose history and study guide - donate WI books, videos and other WI memorabilia to the local library and/or mu- seum - arrange displays at libraries. museums, OMAFRA offices, malls 3 hold a family/visitor fun night - put on a play or skits - present awards to members - ring church bells - twin with another Branch or District - celebrate with your twin Branch in another province The ideas are limited only by your imagination! Five Fabulous Fund Raisers When the challenge went out to also funds for Peterboruugh Dis- trict, Trent River WI members did it with "fun, flare and flamboyance." They designed a signature qUiIt, which featured a home. the maple leaf and over 700 names. People could have their names embroi» dared on the quilt for one Joanie. The qull't was the focal point at many events. including the Trent River WI Flower Show. The qullt is now part of the penna- nentrolledion at the Peterboraugh Centennlal Museum and Archives. Encouraged by their success, Trent River members have adapted the idea to a signature table cloth. This creative quintet have given over 3000 volunteer hours to WI last year. From left to right are Irene Tyler, Maureen Pollock, Genny Graham, loan West and Edna Lee. Submltled by Mary Maclarlana. FFlO. Trent Valley Area. t Federated Women's ada (MIC) triennium. _ .Some members who 2 visitsvand at- ¥gs WI in Pictou (still going strong _ heWomenfslnsti- _ . _a continue to Miles to enhance through education In ‘ment.allowing_ g‘needs ofour unities. in; contact Donna ity‘Convener at 14305. Tea Time Michael Gemmell, the new Curator at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home hosted a Volun- teers' Tea in August. Approximately forty WI members who have volunteered attended. Planned so Michael could introduce himself to the volunteers, he met personally with most of them Curious about the activity on the lawn, the event attracted a visiting British family who subsequently toured the Home! Home A Country, Fall '98 ll