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PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT Mrs. John Brown, PRO Public Relations is keeping the people informed and promoting the image of the Women's Institute. Mrs. Brown in her first year as Public Relations Offi~ cer found the reports interesting and was amazed that the women across the province are accomplishing so much for their communities and the world. We must continue to be prompt with the reports at all levels so that the results will be more accurate. 1 would like to congratulate Trent Valley and Grey Bruce Areas for the 15 years of [00% reporting. it takes effort and dedication to achieve this record. For the other Areas it can be done and it must start with the Branches and Districts. Women’s Institute projects The donations to Pennies for Friendship increased in the past year but the contributions to other W1 proj- ects. including the Erland Lee Home was down by an alarming $1000.00. The Erland Lee Foundation Fund is a priority for the next 3 years and we are asked to support it. Lat us not forget the overseas work of our organization. WI educational The WI are to be congratulated on the number that attend the OPficers' Conference and the local Con- ventions. This is a learning experience which benefits all. The 4H clubs continue to be well supported. The Wls supply leaders and financial assistance in their lo- cal communities. Community projects Educationalischolarships and awards are given both locally and provincially. school fairs are sup- ported as well as help for the retarded and handi- capped. One Wl had a walkathon for the retarded. Participation in the short courses which includes all the community is heavin supported by the W1. Floats are entered in Full Fair and Santa Claus parades, HealthiFinancial assistance and volunteer work benefiited the hospitals. Medical Centres. sick and shut‘ins. senior citizens. meals on wheels. donations of jams and jellies to senior citizens home were just part of the community involvement provided by the WIS. Communitinontributions to the communities are in the form of support to halls. centres. parks. sports programs. churches. tire victims and the needy. Bus trips were taken with the neighbors included. - Cash donations to other organizations. SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN- CREASED THlS YEAR BY $143.43. and yet the WI projects fell short. We may feel they are all worthy but we must not lose sight of the WI Projects and budget for them first. PublicityiThe media is very co-operative in publi- cizing meetings and events. The Home and Country is placed in public places and extra copies given to inter- ested persons. The WI History Book and spoon are used for guest speakers. PROVINCIAL PRO REPORT Five hundred pieces of mail went out during the last to months. Press releases are mailed by Mrs. Brown to 190 papers three times a year and she works 8 closely with the Canadian Press and some ofthe rad“, stations. The reports from the Area P R 0’5 were inter. esting but we must keep working at public relation\ d. it is everyone‘s responsibility. Wear your bad-EL- {[1 every opportunity; promote the use of the handhnnk. use the Ontario WI Story and Home and Countri ' There is a new Wl brochure available for l0¢ from-the- office. PRO DONATIONS REPORT Women's Institutes projects 53 3: .y Women‘s Institute Educational 13;; i Community Educational 5! l Community Health he Community Projects 237 .y' Other Organizations 60th ANNIVERSARY OF FWIO The anniversary committee in charge of arm merits for the reunion afpast and present board at tors, are Mrs. Clarence Diamond, M rr. J ermetta 5'. Mrs. Ciijfijrd Ritchie, Mrs. Stewart Anderson, Rabi. H. Weber and Mrs. John Brown. FWIO REUNION 60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of the FEDERATED WOMEN‘S INSTITUTES 05 ONTARIO BINGEMAN PARK LODGE Highway 7-8 Kitchener AUGUST 15, I979 Tickets $10.00 11.00 tam-1.00 pm COME MINGLE ROUND THE PUNCH 30‘ 1.00 lam-3.30pm SMORGASBORD DINNER Short Program A DAY TO VISIT AND RENEW F RIENDSH All past and present FWIO Board Directors, Oil 1 and Conveners will be receiving a letter from the l i- dent. STAFFORDSHIRE TRIP Mrs. Orval Jordan Thirty members from Institutes across the Po were on the exchange trip to Stafiordshire Engln it: late September. Much preparation went into the it ning with the host group. The warm welcom friendships made and visits to Wl's in that arc.‘ ‘ll long be remembered. Many tours were taken to see the manut'actur. I‘l fine china and crystal. well known around the . '1 After two weeks in Stafibrdshire the ladies I 01 other parts of England and Wales. An invitation will be sent to the English ladle t A return visit to Canada. The committee in charg- will be Mrs. Orval Jordan. Mrs. Jack Sparling and ‘le Geo. Powell.