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By Marg Harris t did not look at all like the place I had booked! The site of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FW'IO) Anâ€" nual Board Meeting. the Four Points Hotel in Kitchener, began redecorating the day before we arrived. There was general confusion: the varnish aroma was strong! Board Directors laughed and got to business immediately As President, Ispent 211 days away and 96 days at home on Women‘s Institute work. It has been a heavy year. (Thank you. Bud. for your patience.) Thank you, Executive and Board, for the time. energy, wisdom, knowl- edge and dedication you have given. Changes and challenges abound in this or- anization of ours. ‘FWIO needs to be seen and known as a modern. vital. vibrant and professional or- ganization. FWIO financial matters are being identified and understood by our members. Goals and objectives, in a business sense. are being realized. We ask good questions and give answers based on the courage of our convictions. Credit goes to arose determined members who see the worth of our organiza- tion and are resolved that it receive their best effort. Provincially. FW'IO must provide the nurturing. As we partake of our common program on February 19th. let us all be mindful of our opportunity and our obligation. Branch level is where it all began and continues to happen. Let us smile and get down to the business necessary to face the rum of the century. Then. together, let us take on the next 100 years! ‘ The Past, the Present anb : into the Future What were the thoughts and needs and ‘ i dream of those women who gathered at Squires' Hall in Stoney Creek, Ontario, on February 19, 1997. where the Women ’5 Institute (WI) began? It has been 100 year: since they met. 1 But we share their dreams today. i Women ’s Institutes face this new century with the optimism, conviction ‘ and courage of our predecessors. We too are pioneers as we face thefuture, i straight forward and unafraid. HappyBirthday, "iv i Women'slnxtitutel! , r it Marg Harri; is the Prerident of the Federated Women 's bulimic: ome‘an'a. She can be reached at RR 3. Kerwood 0N NOM 230, (5192473695. @3 m The Premier 0! Onlanu Greetings from the Premier Women’s Institute 100th Anniversary February 19. 1997 On behalf of the Government of Ontario, l‘m pleased to congratulate the Women ‘5 Institute on the occasion of the 100m anniversary of its founding. The Women‘s Institute provides many opportunities for learning. leadership. friendship. travel and involvement in a variety ofissues and interests. I commend the vital role played by each of your members in helping to enrich the lives of the citizens of our province. Your accom- plishments are a result of hard work and dedication. Please accept my best wishes for suc- cess in all your future projects. M . The Honourable Michael D. Harris Premier of Ontario A Fair Market Day The Olipriant Women’s Institute Country Market, pic- tured below. began over twelve years ago. Today. it IS a showcase lorlocar and area artisans. Home baking and preserves and [rash [runs and vegelab/es are also for sale. The Market is open from May through to Septem- ber on the grounds of the Oliohanl Wl Community Hall Submitted by Megan Oudemirk. Public Relations Offi- cer, Bruce North Dismcl. Home a Country. Winter 1996-97 3