Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Summer 1970, p. 40

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South Line Brant â€"â€" Paper â€"â€" An example of good public relations is when one organiaa- tion of a town or community cooperates With others in sponsoring a project and working to- gether for the good of the community, Public Relations is having a sound program aimed at moulding public opinion, the making of good friends. Good Neighbour â€" Roll Call â€"- “One thing I would like the public to know about the Women’s Institute." Sunnyside â€" A member speaking a‘t-a branch meeting pointed out the opportunities for establishing good public relations for mem- bers of the Women’s Institutes through their work with the 4H Homemaking Club projects. Nipigou â€" At the second meeting of this newly organized branch, members were ap- pointed to act as the Conveners of Standing Committees. Mainsv'tlle Centre â€" “What are our rela- tions with other organizations in the communi- ty, and with women who are not members? Do they know what we are doing? Have they any idea of what the Women's Institute stands for at all levels?” These questions were posed by the Public Relations Officer of this branch when she convened the program at a meeting. North Lobo H A skit which could have been titled, “How To Ruin A Meeting Without Really Trying” emphasized some don'ts” for members who have the interests of the Branch at heart. Gravelridge â€" Motto â€"â€" “A Short Course in Human Relations“. The following ideas were presented: (1) The six most important words are, I admit I made a mistake. (2) The five most important words are, "I am proud of you.” (3) The four most important words are, “What is your opinion?" (4) The three most important words are, “If you please". (5) The one least important word is, “I”. Walkerton Evening â€" A monthly bulletin telling the place and details, is sent out three or four days before the meeting. Haysville â€" A member described the struc- ture of the Women‘s Institute at a branch meeting. _Camden East â€" The branch Public Rela- tions Officer reviewed the Declaration of Huâ€" man. Rights as an introduction to a panel dis- cussmn on Human Rights, One conclusion was “We have the responsibility to educate our- selves to know that there are many sides to all subjects or problems, many points of View and ours is but one of them." 40 A LETTER FROM A FOSTER CHILD e . MACAO ‘ For the past two years the Helena Fen»: Branch has sponsored a girl from Macm 1969 the members made a scrapbook featiir: people of Ontario at work and at play, to 5. to their faster child. Here is a letter of that which was received by the branch. 3 Nov. I Dear Aunty: I was so happy to receive your lovely so book. Thank you very, very much. It in thoughtful of you to send me such a wondci book. The pictures gave me an idea what country is like. Your country is really l’lt‘it ful. My brother and teacher explained the . tures to me. then I could understand the [1 ple and things in your country quite we] hope one day I can have the chance to Cli to visit your country. I put the scrapbook i good place and it reminds me of you when I look in it. I an] at present busy with my studies. to am in grade 3 now and I have more hon work to do. Last week we Spent a day ii beautiful park with our teachers and sch: mates. We had our lunch there and we pla' happily. The sun shone brightly and the x was high and blue. Autumn is the finest sen in the year and it is good for hiking. But i winter will come soon and we will have L- weather. I suppose your winter is beginn too. In December we will have Christmas » we will have parties and holidays for it. Before I close this I must not forget thank you for your money grant which i ceived some time ago. Please give my Warti‘ regards to you all. Love from Lin Mci ( Editor’s Note â€" Your editor wishes to up gize to some contributors of material for summer issue of Home and Country. Bee.” of lack of space it is necessary to hold so? material and pictures for use in the fall iss- Please continue to send items and good, cit" black and white copies of pictures. The L torial committee are always glad to hear of ‘ activities in the branches, districts. etc. HOME AND COUNT?”

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