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COMPETITION WINNERS Handicraftâ€"A Pieced Quilt Both the winner and runner up were from Ontario. warmest congratulations to both branches. (1) Pittsburg WI. Kingston Areaâ€"lndian Trails Elora WI. Guelph Areaâ€"Double Wedding Ring Community Hist0ries Dougall Wl, Manitoba :"ulturalâ€"Play, a legend or folklore from your province. Edmonton Wl, Alberta enator Cairine Wilsonâ€"Citizenship Project 3rd St. John's WI, Newfoundland The project entitled Nutrition and Youâ€"a set of . slides with taped commentary showing the action of ‘1 members in developing a Nutrition Project. lie FWIC Membership Trophy Nova Scotia Wlffor largest increase percentageâ€" me in membership during the triennium. ‘fe Membership Mrs. Geo. Wilson, St. Marys. Ontario resigned as ilitor of the Federated News because of illness. A life it-mbership in FWIC was awarded Mrs. Wilson for :r contributions to the organization over the past any years. A new Editor will be appointed by Execu- .\’C. lusic The delegates had the opportunity to participate in :ngspiration during the sessions. watch school chil- rcn dance traditional dances. listen to the Con- deration Boys Choir and the Convention Choir. OUR INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE ACWW IN ACTION Mrs. E. V. Fulton, Area Vice President for Canada. irged members to continue support for Pennies for -riendship and The Nutrition Education Fund. Pen- nies are needed to finance ACWW and the many proj- .-cts which assist women throughout the world, espe- cially in developing countries. who need the support of rhe western world. Mrs. Matheson. former ACWW Area Vice Presi- dent, spoke about the United Nations and the UNESCO coupons, impressing upon all to continue this support which is one important way all Can help rural women in other countries. Mrs. Farquharson told about her travels and per- sonal experiences especially into the third world coun~ tries. During her first year in office she was the guest of FWIO, who were celebrating their 75th anniversary. It seemed appropriate to begin a term in office in the Province where Women’s Institutes began. She contin- ued to speak about her travels to other member so- cieties telling about life and customs in Rhodesia. Les- otho, the Philippines, and Gilbert Islands. Mrs. Farquharson pointed out. to represent 8 million mem- bers is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. but the assistance and desire to help women and their families can only be achieved through orderly thinking and well planned projects among the various societies in ACWW. FOCUS ON THE PROVINCES The purpose of this presentation was to show through slides and commentary the work carried out by the provinces. The projects which were provincially sponsored as well as the smaller projects of Districts or Branches. Credit indeed should go to those Provinces with onâ€"going projects that have involved all the Branches to work and donate to obtain a designated objective. All Provincial Presidents contributed material and slides. The information was edited and the taped com- mentary and slide presentation put together by Mrs. Austin Zoeller. The Provincial Presidents were introduced on stage at the beginning of the presentation. The prize winning play was presented by the York WI and the author Mrs. E. Lefsrud introduced [0 both the delegates and cast. P.E.l. DAY Twelve buses travelled a difl‘erent sightseeing route. but all visited the Woodleigh Replicas and Green Gables. A tour guide on all buses gave a com- mentary and history of the area. Noon luncheons were sponsored by Wis. The grand finale to the day was a special performv ance of Anne of Green Gables by the Charlottetown Festivals ‘76 Players in Confederation Centre. NORTHERN CANADA Wl Mrs. J. Bielish reported on the work of the Northâ€" ern Canada Women's Institutes. At the present only three branches. Aklavik. Fort McPherson and Teslin have complete slate ot'officers. Some of the other comâ€" munities have as their leaders or workers women who used to belong. and there are indications that they would like to start again. Since 1973 two Field Workers have been busy with the women of the north. The first worker. Mrs. Rachel Paton a public health nurse. served from November 1973 until the end ofJune 1974 when her husband was transferred to Calgary. She contacted all known W.l. branches, community health workers. home manage- ment consultants. adult educators and newspapers in the N.W,T. In addition she organized four native craft classes to encourage cross-cultural membership. Mrs. Betty Gilday became the second field worker from May 1975 to March 1976. when her husband was transferred to Cape Dorset in the Eastern Arctic. She travelled extensively visiting Branches along the Mac- kenzie. and was accompanied by Bella Ross to lnuvik and Aklavik. Discussions were held at Edzo ubout the problems of the Northâ€"alcoholism. child neglect. physical violence. property damage and abuse. and other irresponsible behavior. In Fort Liard. Mrs. Gil- day was instrumental in building a Craft Shop. ti- nanced by an L.l.P. grant. During 1975 a grant of$l0.000 was received from the Department of Northern Affairs by F.W.I.C. for the Northern Canada Women‘s Institute work. Due to restraints and cutbacks the amount has been reduced to $5,000 for [976. 1979 Convention will be held in Saskatchewan 29