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“When we think of the big things we do 1]] Women's Institutes at provincial and national level, We should not forget the little. local things that are important." said Miss McKercher.. We should help to direct young people to higher education; and I would be sorry to think that the pressure of club work or playing in school band made a girl fail in Grade XII.‘I The Piâ€" rector also mentioned the importance of putting our knowledge of nutrition into practice. She referred to the fact that with all the information available some people still use unpasteurized milk and some hospitals had recently had cases of scurvy in children. (One mother reported that her baby didn't like orange juice so she gave it "Orange Crush".) _ _ . _ Speaking of the president's rcsponstbtlittes as a leader of her group, Miss McKercher stressed that leadership means seeking activity rather than domination. It means dependability and self-con- fidence and having a sense of security so that she can devote herself to the perfection of her job instead of constantly looking for approval. It means the mental balance to see things as a wholeknot to over-emphasize any one section. and the initiative to think of and to do new things. Discussion Groups Mrs. Alex Watson of lnnerkip was discussion group chairman. preparing a guide for group leaders in advance of the meeting and compiling and presenting the findings of the groups in the general assembly the last day of the conference. The guide outlined the duties of the present as given on page 9 of the new Hand Book and in- cluded suggestions for the conduct of Institute work in general. Following is one recommenda- lion: "Many calls are made by worthy outside or- ganiztilions upon the finances of a branch. As far its possible, it is advisable for each Branch Executive to work out a budget for the branch. lit the rush of general business. and in a sudden upsurge of sympathy. too often the fi- nances of the branch are sorely depleted. Care- ful consideration at budget time would prevent this. The Executive could decide in advance what organizations or charities should be supported, hearing in mind that many worthy causes are supported by the members individually. This procedure is something which could be sug- gested to the branch or to the Executive by the President." From the groups' discussion of finances it was reported that some branches already operate on a budget. and that to set up a budget the branch might authorize a meeting of the Executive with perhaps the addition of a committee appointed by the Branch. This group Would study the treas- urcr's statements for the previous year or two, assess what monies were required to operate the branch. what outside charitable organizations might be supported-bearing in mind the calls on the purse of individual members by those out- side organizations: what project the Branch was supporting. Without authorization from the Branch to do so. the Executive and Conveners could well con- 12 sider and bring in a tentative budgeiflwhmin as they did so the need and value of it. \thng ever course were followed the budget mum-1t; considered by the branch as a Whole mi proved or otherwise; it might be amc”, part, for instance; but when approved. under emergency conditions, the branch stick to its budget. A call on its funds .- meeting would be considered in relatior -. . budget. If the organization was not lIlL'l":;,‘-; letter of regret might be sent in courtesy. ‘ “ Suggestions for raising funds ranged “Take Home Cup and Saucer Tea“ to a Si: Supper for 800. (For the first event the buys very inexpensive cups and saucers A something more than this price for the t m lets each member take her cup and sun“ with her.) Space limitations will not allow Us w the full report presented by Mrs. W:: hu- here are a. few of the recommendations: To avoid giving too much time to bus-ii meeting. the president and the secretzu have an advance meeting to go over Ct» deuce to separate the letters that must at the meeting from those that can be conveners and those that can be condo r; fore presenting at the meeting. The tint th; meeting might be allocated oneâ€"third to t- one-third to a program and one-third it; social part. Reports to newspapers and radio station be concise and well written. Highllg' I‘rllL outstanding event of the meeting. Bear l nn. that prospective members are reading ant 'cl' ing; and that the Editor is interested in :m: from you and is as close to you as in 't-lt phone or a postage stamp. It was suggested that the program Ell: following month should be read at the 5 ml.- month's meeting so that all involved r: t». alerted. A Community Calendar could be a pin ll] the Public Relations Officer and her Cw it: It could then be distributed to all It at ganizations' secretaries. Use the Loan Library! Panel Discussions! Should we have it or them? Yes, provided they are prOperly , no: and given with a good deal of cross "cl ill; take" and are not merely a group of set ‘-l he Provided, too, that there is audience p. D1 tion at the end. These ways and means of increasing iv ‘L‘r ship were suggested: Invite young mothl mi“ bring them to the meetings. Have two bah W in a separate room to give mothers a ch lv enjoy the meeting. Write WJ. Hasti-ni It prospective members telling them of int:.‘ ‘ms‘ meetings coming up and to members w d” not regular attendants. Have the telephon: t'm mittee remind members and prospective :m' hers in advance of special meetings. H ~ 4 contest, allowing points for bringing in new J“ bers. Citizenship in a Democratic Society . Speaking on “Citizenship in a Democt’ttli ‘50 ctety," Mr. Stephen Davidovitcb. Directed R”? zenship Division for Community Orgam’lr“”~‘“’ HOME AND cow"nr