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By Katherine Garwood Celebrations for the 100th anniver- sary of the Women’s Institute in 1997 are ongoing as Branches across Ontario received colourful order forms for the centennial plate. The design by Vera Knowles of the Langton WI Branch, Norfolk South District, Hamil- ton Area. was chosen. The limited-edition porcelain plate willbeavailable on June 1, 1994. Mem- bers are urged to pre-order since they are available on a first-comeâ€"first-serve basis. A special thank you to the London Area for organizing a most successful plate competition. Fall. 1993, will herald the beginning of another exciting competition. A commit- tee from the Grey-Bruce Area, chaired by Lois Urstadt, has been researching and pre» paring for the past eighteen months for a quilt competition. Entry forms will be “Lailabb in time for Area Conventions. e quilts will be judged at the Ontario ifi ANNIVERSARY g For Home and Country Agricultural Museum in Milton on June 14, 1995, and will be on diSplay in the Garnbrel Barn. Women’s Institute members from across Ontario will enjoy the fun and fellowship as they kick-off the centennial celebra- tions. Branches, Districts and Areas are en- couraged to use the Centennial Logo on retail items. Applications must be made to the Mementoes Committee, c/o Ruth Proud to be Canadian ast year, members of the Women’s Institute showed that they were PROUD TO BE CANADIAN in the follow- ing ways: 9 The Pakcnham WI celebrated by preparing the proclama- tion given by the Reeve of their township at the July 151 celebration, producing a float for the parade portraying a gathering of women in 1867, and singing in the variety show entertainment. 0 The ladies of the Oakhill WI celebrated by displaying and studying in great detail the origins of the provincial and territorial flags. 0 The Branches of the Lincoln District WI celebrated by each presenting a threeâ€"minute informative talk on a spe- cific province, creating a related table centrepiece. singing songs (including a special WI rap song), and providing a mini-Canadian history lesson. 0 The Londesboro WI celebrated by planting a red ma- ple tree at Hullett Central School. OThe Rosemont Branch celebrated Celebrating 100 Years The Women’s Institute Crump, RR#1, MacGregor, Ontario, NOR 1J0. Ruth and her committee from Southwestern Area are busy with appli- cations from across the prevince. The committee will be pleased to give guid- ance or answer any questions about items already on the market Comments and ideas from members are gratefully accepted by the Centen~ nial Committee. The initial spark for the Women's Institute was lit here in On- tario. Its glow spread across the world. It is expected that Ontario Women's Institute members will turn this spark into a giant flame to fire enthusiasm from community to community so that the roar of the 100th anniversary may be felt throughout the globe. Please address comments and ideas to: Margaret Zoeller, Chair, Centennial Com mittee, 2206-6 Willow St, Waterloo, Ontario, N2] 453. Katherine Garwood [r the Secretary of the Centennial Committee. by planting a tree in the community park and participating in “Meet Your Neighbour Day.” 6 The seventeen Branches from the Norfolk North and South District celebrated by setting up a display at the Norfolk County Fair. The provincial emblems. coats of arms and were exhibited. flags, and handicrafts from Canada's various ethnic groups Be sure and let the Home & Country know the many ways in which your Branch "stood up” and “spoke out" as a proud Women’s Institute member in 1993. Home& Country. Summer '93 11