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')[STR.ICT DIRECTORS LEADERS. 124' MM. Rni'nl. I i'i’bmy Chairman; Mn. Murrn'i' For'i'r'il, Mm Drum/if 1mm. Mrs. Frank Uli't't'k. VORKSHOP LEADERS FOR FEDERATION REP- ESENTATIVES. L-r' Mrs. Dirunt' Willinlm’ rind Ill”. "arc’nce Diwnmid, Chairman. MEMBERS-AT-LARGE LEADERS. L-r MI'J'. Herht’i'f Hall's“. Chairman: Mrr. Srmi'urt Anderson. MRI. Arum! Rimtble. DIRECTOR OF HOME ECONOMICS BRANCH MISS Molly McGl‘iee. thanked all at branch level who protrded the 4468 volunteer leaders for adult workshops and 4â€"H Homemaking Club prtijL‘L'lh “We appreciate the hours of dedicated. unpaid help these volunteers give us so willingly. to order that the quality of life in rural Ontario may be strengthened." The aim of this conference is to instruct and develop leaders to their greatest potential Both the Branch District Directors and District Federation Representatives are women who hold very important positions in FWIO The} are people who can yield a tremendous influence in the organization Their election to office determines the con- tinued success of the entire W1 movement and can greatly shape its future. Why does Miss McGhee say this. because the District Directors are the liaison hemeen the branch or grass roots level and the District level. The District Federa- tion Representatives are eligible for election as Provtnetal Board Directors or as alternate Board Directors. It is front this latter group of officers that the Provincial President is chosen. It becomes apparent that branches really need to select Wisely among their members when they nominate Branch District Directors. What type of Human Will make a good leader? What are some of the characteristics the nominating committee should look for? It should he a person who has matunty and some degree ofindependent thought; someone who is ready to accept responsibility for dectsninrmalsing; has a tolerance for amhiguuy. that IS. someone who does not always see things in black and white. but can recognize at least a fee. shades of grey. This person shouid be interested in her branch and its members and have a little knouledge about the different levels of WVIO She should be willing to gain experience through dealing With branch and district problems, She certainly needs to has-e tolerance. enthusiasm and a good sense of humor Howewn learn to do by dong has been a basic tenet of teaching ot the WI since it began It a member s'lioWs any of these qualities. then she is a gontl risk. and certainly should he considered for nomination. Malcolm McNair. a psychologist. said when [talking about leadership: To look is one thing. To 560 what you look at is another. To understand what you see is‘ a third. To learn from what you understand is something else. But to act on what you learn is all that matters Miss McGhee suggested “you look for the Woman who has demonstrated that she can learn to do by doing." Some- one who looks as if she can sharpen her skills to become "large in thought. in word and deed”. in order that she may better serve the WI and consequently. better serve her home. her community and her country. How can you strengthen your leadership skills"? How can you get off to a good start‘.’ You can begin with better planning! First establish l'L‘tiIlSIlL' goals and priorities at the outset. Decide the reason for the meeting. Share information. As- sign and accept responSihilities. Meet the social needs of your group. Listen carefully to reach a better understanding of different points of View. Plan your meetings early so that you are able to define and refine your goals and objectives. Occasionally ask yourself is a meeting really necessary. Would a few prelimi- nary letters or phone calls be more effective to get others involved in the planning?