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tion at the District Annual and Area Conven- tion. Resolutions are to be forwarded to the Dis- tricl Convener not later than March lst. The Branch Convener shall prepare and present a Convener‘s Report even if there are no resoluâ€" tions at the Branch Annual Meeting. She shall forward a copy of this report to the District meener of Resolutions immediately after the Branch Annual Meeting. To the District Convener: When reporting. please state number of Branches in the District and the Number re- porting. Strive for 100% reporting from the Branches as it is only in this way that we can have a true picture of the work being done. Once a Resolution passcs the District Anâ€" nual Meeting. it becomes a District matter. For information regarding duties and responsi- bility see the section on resolutions in the Handbook. To the Area Convener: ‘lhe duties and responsibilities for the Area Convener are set out in the section on resolu- tions in the Handbook. Please study them carefully. In order to have 100‘} reporting we need to hear from each District: should a reâ€" port be missing in your District it is hoped that you will contact the person responsible. Please state number of Districts and the number of Branches in your Area and the number of each reporting. As we celebrate the 'ISth Anniversary of the founding of the Women‘s Institute. we can look back with pride to resolutions presented which have contributed to the betterment of Home and Country. Good resolutions con- tinue to be presented. These. with reports on their results, are reported in issues of “Home and Country." Here you will find program material of interest to the members. Each year changes take place in the laws of our country. These changes are often brought about by the presentation of a resolu- tion. let us study the present laws so that we will he well‘informed citizens. You. as Con- vener of Resolutions. have an opportunity to bring this information to your members. Mrs. Everett Small. Retiring Convener of Resolutions. F.W,l.0. if 'k * Alter all there is one raceâ€"humanity. George Moore. 26 OUTLINE PUBLIC RELATIONS NOTE: YOUR NEW PUBLIC RELATION. OFFICER FOR F.W.I.O. IS: Mrs. Ham. Houston. RR. 3, Holyrood. Branch, District and Area Pro’s Study your respective duties and good {on as outlined in our new Handbook pages $0.51 Each of you has a responsibility to make Public Relations Donations Report giving; complete picture of your activities and htt- you raise funds. To fill out your reports sut eessfully, you must work closely with \‘OLl Secretary and President but during the iea: keep notes yourself on those things which \\l add interest to your report. Please USE the Donations Forms prmidt for you. If you have not received them. chet with your Secretary to see if they came and. i not, write immediately to the F.W.I.O. (l' fice, Toronto. Read instructions carefull' Makes three copies. Send white copy to PR1 at next level, give Secretary the yellow co, and keep blue copy for your files. Remember your Public Relations Report not a financial statement, does not balunl with that of your Secretary-Treasurer. d' does not contain such expenses as bone ariums, life memberships, cost of printing pi grammes, necessary supplies for regular me- ings. postage, fees, etc. It tells section section those amounts contributed towards ti six different divisions on the form. Always make a rough draft and, after I viewing it to make sure all statistical inform tion is complete, transfer it to your final l port. Be sure to sign both donations .i. written reports. Communicate with the PRli for whom you are responsible and give git: ance. If you receive a report, for examp which does not give the total number Branches or the number of Branches repo ing. it is your job to get in touch and pre». a complete picture. Know the news media in your common and their policies. Provide them with advm information when possible, and after the ex send timely newsworthy items, interviews. .i pictures. Express appreciation to them i their consideration. Be enthusiastic and use your imaginah and use visual aids. Encourage use of our s: plies. publications, and programme aids in the Loan Library, local libraries, and kn other sources of resource material. Branch Public Relations Officers: Send ci- pleted white Donations Report and Your ‘ companying written Report to your Distr Public Relations Officer Immediately 3" your Branch Annual Meeting. HOME AND COUNT“