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Highlights from the FWIO Annual Meeting he Executive and Board of Directors of the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) met for their annual meeting from November 25-28, 1992, in Guelph. In her report to the Board, President Marg Eberle remarked: “As we start into a new year of work in the FWIO,... we all have abig job ahead of us as we accept the big changes, challenges and opportunities in the coming year." The following highlights some of the reports made throughout the three-day agenda: FWIO Financial Statements Copies of the FWIO audited financial statements of receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year 1991-1992 are available from the FWIO office upon request and accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. 1992 Scholarship Winners 601k Anniversary « Wendy Woolven Dorothy F utcher - Nancy Charlton Handlers -lee - Jill Van Camp Florence P. Eadie - Jennifer Longhurst Macdonald College Awards - Andrea Blackler â€" Margaret Brownson â€" Jill Ireland â€" Leann Keunen 90th Anniversary Awards Western - Linda Frey Eastern - Esther O‘Malley Northem â€" Kathleen Swan Southern - Marilyn Thompson International Scholarship - Gloria Herrera Mendoza - Mexico Resolutions Convener Gillian Catto of Whitefish is the new provincial Resolutions Convenor. The re- tiring Convener, Joan Law, reported that legislation for the Living Will is expected to go into a third reading this fall and changes to the Young Offenders Act have taken place to transfer a case from youth to adult court and to provide more appropri- ate choices in sentences. Royal Winter Fair As Co-ordinator of the WI activities at the RAWF, Peggy Knapp reported on the success of the second Women’s Day at the Royal. Guest speaker, Katherine Biondi, Director of Centralia College of Agricul- tural Technology, spoke on “Women in Executive Roles.” A fashion show co-or- dinated by Eve Martin. with models from Halton WI, demonstrated what to wear as women take their places as leaders in their own communities Centennial i’ltilel matte“ Ii ‘u in The winner of the centennial plate com- petition. Vera M. Knowles of Langton, was chosen from over thirty contestants. Look for presale order forms sometime this year. Tu'culsmuir lliutm'l i, nf' zlin Marcie Johnston of Listowel was elected as the new provincial History Curator. To fill in the gaps, information and photos are needed on the following topics: Women's Day at the Royal Winter Fair; the FWIO exhibits at the RAWF; and, the WI Hall at the Ontario Agricultural Museum. The re» tiring Curator. Myrtle Stone, urged the FWIO President and President Elect to send photos and information from events which they attend. She also suggested that if one member from each FWIO commit- tee be chosen [0 act as liaison between the committee and the Curator, more events would get recorded. Meet the 1993 FWIO Executive Dates to Remember 1 “Sec (1):: 4 ' Fw 1C Conference in Nova Pictured above is the FWIO Executive. Standing Irorn left to right Is irena Ends/s - Northern Regional VicePres/dent, Marilyn Sharp - Southern Regional Vice-President, Anna Jackson - Executive Secretary, Glenna Smith - Program Co-ordlnator, and Mar- garet Atkins â€" Public Relations Officer. Seated In the front row is Donna Russell - President Elect (left), Margaret Eberle - President (centre) and Peggy Knapp - Past President (right). August 1994 â€" FWIO Conference at Geneva Park, Simcoe Area 1995 - ACWW Conference in New Zealand Home 8 Country. Spring 1993 7