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Federated Women ’s Institutes of Ontario Annual Meeting Provincial Board of Directors Mrs. Harvey Houston - Public Relations Officer The annual meeting of the Federated Women‘s lnâ€" stitutes of Ontario was held at the Lord Simcoe Hotel December 5-9. I977. Mrs. Herb Maluske welcomed all. especially the fifteen Board Directors and the one Junior Director attending their first meeting and said “it is my hope your enthusiasm and your energies Will be rekindled and redirected to furthering the work of FWIO through your own Branches. Districts. Subdivi- sions. and Areas." THE PRESIDENT REPORTS “1 present my last report as Provincial President with mixed emotion. grateful for the many experiences and a little sad to be closing the covers on a wonderful period of my life." Mrs. Mttlttske told about her presidential duties and reviewed the meetings attended since the semi an- nual meeting. (all of which have been reported in a previous issue). The highlight being the 80th Anniver~ sary and the trip through northern Ontario with Mrs. HackeL-Pain. Because of a heavy schedule. Mrs. Geo Burr. Vice- President. attended the Fall meeting of the JWIO. Girls‘ Conference and Leaders’ Breakfast. Referring to Area Conventions. Mrs. Maluskc sug- gested there Is a worthwhile role for the alternate Board Director and she should be asked to contribute more. Officers are always changing so it remains a constant learning experience to train the newcomer to adapt to new situations. Mrs. Maluske closed with the challenge “The fields ahead abound with opportunities to be grasped. enter» gencics to be met. tasks to be done and duties to be ac- ceptcd." The past ancl the present. Mrs. Clarence Diamond newly elected Prestdent received the President‘s Badge from retiring President Mrs. Herb Maluske. 6 an...” 7 Mr. K. E. Lantz. Assistant Deputy Minister; Mrs. Har Houston. retiring PRO; Mrs. John Brown. newly elec- PRO and Miss Molly McGhee Director, Home Econr ics Branch. PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT In presenting the final report Mrs. Houston s she was amazed at the new ideas which surface e year. Comparing the first and last reports during term in 1971-72 she pointed out, two Districts ; nine Branches did not report. eight Areas had ltlt‘ In 1977 all Areas and Districts had 100% with u seven delinquent Branches. Congratulations to 6 Bruce and Trent valley for 14 perfect years. NEWS VIEWS AND IDEAS Some of the thoughts and ideas reported by PR1 might help in planning for another year. It’s a g- lhing to have money and the things it can buy; i check once in a while and make sure you haven‘t l the things money can‘t buy. One ofthe “things.” go public relations and dedication are essential for t continuance of the Women’s Institute. What do we do and say: what kind ofimage isr jCL‘lCd; become familiar with the Handbook; rt Home and Country: donate to WI projects CSPL‘L‘IH the Erland Lee Foundation Fund. Draw up a budget. decide on only one charita- organization a year to support. this will discourage tv many hand-outs. During the year all meetings prom cially have been attended which involved public it lions and publicity. all Provincial activities have hi reported to the media. I had the Opportunity to attt a District Annual. two County Rallies. three A Conventions. BOth Anniversary. Officers’ Cont'cren Board Meetings and conduct a Procedure Workshot After holding many offices over the last 4] ye Provincial PRO “was the icing on the cake." PRO DONATIONS REPORT Women‘s Institute Projects................. Women‘s Institute Educational .. Community Projects Educationa .. Community Projects Health Community Projects Community. Cash Donations to Other Organizations Total .................................................................