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History The first Women's Institute in the world was organ- ized at Stoney Creek, Ontario on February 19, 1897 by co-founders Adelaide ti. Hoodlessand Erland Lee. BECOME A MEMBER - woman or girl over 16 o attend nearest branch . pay membership fee . receive your handbook and copy of Home 6t Country, our magazine - automatically become (EW.I.O.) nationally ( (A,C.W.W.) a member provincially EW.l.C.) and intemationaliy An educational organization for women who, by glorking together can expand their skills, broaden eir interests and work to improve conditions in homes communities the nation and a , , ro world. und the tohelpdiscover,stimuiateanddevelo lead ' and confidence p ersmp to help identify and resolve needsand robl ' the community p emsm to help promote useofavailable resource material to help develop better informed ha ' , ie more useful citizens Pp rand J/ Opportunities WOMEN'S INSTITUTE MEMBERS WORK LEARN I NITIATE STUDY INFORM INFLUENCE SUPPORT PROVIDE ENJOY to improve homes and com-- munities by participation in planned pro- grams, workshops and conferences educational programs and special projects for the benefit of the community current issuesand problems related to family and society governments and other decision makers of rural women's viewpornts action by presenting briefsubmis- sions concerning problems of our day projects in ourprovince, in Canada and overseas scholarships and bursaries the friendship offellow members, making new friends and the warmth ofserving others Cpporluniiiescopy(mules) u! the British CDlumbla Women's insmvlfi , __/ a " Accomplishments During its history, Ontario Women's institutes have achieved many accomplishments. Locally, Wis have supported libraries, parks, 4-H clubs, agricultural fairs, hospitals and nursing homes, foster children overseas, community halls, museums and recreation areas. Also on the local level,l'weedsmuirflistories have been developed and maintained. These books document the history of the vicinity through its buildings, people, farms and industry. Provincially, Women's institutes offer scholar- ships for continuing education and support local members with a leadership training opportunity everyyear called Officers" Conference. The Erland lee (Museum) Home, in Stoney Creek, is owned and supported by Ontario Women's ln- stitutes. It is the home 0le co»founder Mr. Lee and has been completely refurbished to its original style for WI members and the public to enjoy. Nationally, Women's institutes participate in competitions and scholarships and support the Adelaide floodless flomestead-- the home of co- founder Mrs. tioodless. internationally, Women's institutes belong to the Associated Country Women of the World. As members, they support community improvement projects in theThird World like nutritioneducation and sanitary water facilities. They also act as con- sultants to the United Nations.