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Health: Branches take care of the aged and sick by remembering them on birthdays and tit special sea- sons. Milk “Ila delivered to it school and members vol- tinieer for luck shop duty in a hospital. Baking supi plies \'t ere provided for an Adult Opportunity Centre: the baked goods are sold providing a means 01 sell support. Community: Women's Institutes supported Comâ€" munity Centres through donations of stove. refrig- CTLIIUI': clock. public address system. The Wl‘s do the small things that others would not think to do. such as benches for parks. and maintained a Village light. Bus trips to the Erland Lee and Adelaide Hoodless still are popular. Other Organizations: Wl members continue to give their services collecting for charitable organizai lions. Less of our hardiearned cash should be paid from our treasuries. and more given to our own l Wit) projects. A budget is an excellent way to disâ€" courage hand-outs to other organiaations. Deeide on onlt one charitable organimlion a year. Then there “Ill be funds to make that extra donation to the Lee Home. over and above the assessment: Pennies for Friendship and Nutrition Education. Further stud) of lhese last two items might prove that greater numbers might be helped around the world. Publicity: Don‘t forget to show appreciation to the media for puhliciytng WI events. Place Home and Country magazine in public places for non members to read. Branches were present at local gatherings. ac- quainling people with the organization. The Dropvln (‘enlre at the Plotting Match proved worthwhile. The Provincial PRO Report: Last year‘s Oflicers‘ Conference proved to be a highlight for all PRO‘s. pliinning Ior this took time. however the results were commendable As a result I have had a CIOsCF working relationship PRO Donations Report Women‘s Institute Projects ........ $ 27.71021 Women‘s Institute Educational, 123,877.78 Community projectsâ€"Educational ....... 43.94654 Community projects â€"Health ................ 63.49905 Community projectsfiCon‘iniunity 1473.39.08 Other Organizations ................................ 35.38576 $441.658.42 HOSPITALITY Mrs. Gerald Holder Overseas t'isitations were many with Australia. British Isles and Ireland predominating. Peri pals ar- rived and were entertained both personally and by the WI's. i 0 English Visitors were in Cayuga. Thunder Bay and Mindemtiya. Simcue Centre District chartered bus and included their English guest. Included in the tour was the Erland Lee. Adelaide Hoodless‘ and the site of the Women‘s Institute Hall ttl Milton. Ari Ontario Women‘s Institute Story was presented to her. At Speedside WI threejunior farm girls from Scot- land and Ireland were hosted for four days. lnterprovincially. hospitality has flourished. New- foundland WI‘s to Wellington. I-Ialton; Wellington Centre to make a return visit to South Vancouver Is» land in 1977. ERLAND LEE HOME Chairmanâ€"Mrs. Margaret Zoeller Donations and grants continue to come in toward upkeep and for furnishings for the Home. Member. have been supportive of this ongoing project and-w: would hope in this the 80th year since the foundinn of Women‘s Institutes. as many members as possible ivili visit or revtsit the Home as a type ofpilgrimage back [0 the place where the original constitution was Written ' Ontario WI week will be June 6-10 with CIEmOIlwltaâ€" tions of pioneer crafts such as bread baking. etiiiin weaving. doll making. quilting. rug hooking. w ildgi: tional hostesses will be in attendance all dressed It. on. tennial costume. Mrs Victor Beachin continues as our hostess. v. in: all grateful to her for her conscientious effort and mi. 11555 shown to all visitors. also to Victor for his w n9. ness and assistance. ‘ The house and drive shed have been painte lltl look much better. Aluminum eavestroughs hay. in installed on the house and the east verandah rep oil We are still patiently (or not so patiently) waitiz mi the contractor to build a replica of the original ‘ in» dah at the front. The cement step and iron rail .II the west entry is a definite improvement. thanks urging of Hercward WI. It ROYAL WINTER FAIR BOOTH The hospitality booth at the Royal was deogi h a drop in centre where members and friends i Iil stop and chat and rest awhile. 1145 persons sigiit iii.- guest book from every province except '-\r foundland. also included were the UK and USA. it: booth was manned by the Board Directors and . ilr bers from Central Area. 29th OFFICERS‘ CONFERENCE MAY 3-4-5, 1977 UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO. WATERLt 1. Discussion Groups Branch Conveners onlyâ€"One Convener per 'or Citizenship and World Affairs Education and Cultural Activities Family and Consumer Affairs . Pooling Feei$6000 . Withholding fee. (If for some reason your reprt -ir alive cannot attend. a $5.00 withholding fee \\ 'it.‘ charged for processing application.) 4. Cheques will not be issued for amounts less .ii $2.00 and all cheques must be cashed within ! ldays of issue or they will not be honoured. S.Thc Officers’ Conference will conclude at N( (Noon meal included on May 5.) 6. Mileage aIIOWaneeiloc per mile for three or . tr delegates in car. 8¢ per mile for two delegates ii: ir 6c per mile for delegates travelling alone. Mrs. Russell Campbell presented her first Ohi 's' Conference report stating "from the many letters 6- ceived and the many people I talked to. it was ti L dd Oflicers’ Conference.“ The Conference in 1977 for Conveners will b .ii- struction in programme planning and projects u icr the headings. promotion. preparation and partii w tion. The Provincial Conveners of the above con .‘ne erships will lead their groups assisted by active slid qualified WI membem LHN