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' ent concerns of our membership. - im to offer an interesting and ‘ed program to attract and keep - members. It takes time, effort and gination to come up with a good gram. To ensure the views are rep- ‘entative of all ages, include the vari» . age levels on committees. By includ- new members to assist in program i7 nning, they are made aware of your rtuine interest in their suggestions. Rural Ontario has changed dramat- ly in the last few years. Many fam- . es now living there were formerly city sidents who desired a quiet home in the country, but employment in the city. Although this trend has slowed considerably, many rural communities now have a much larger population. Many of these women are potential Women‘s Institute members. Do wel- come them to your community and invite them to your Branch meetings. By taking them to their first W1 meet- ing, this act of thoughtfulness on your part will demonstrate your interest in them as potential members. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to the new branch, Frank- townâ€"Numogate in Lanark South. £34.29 40 flW/ Margaret Zoeller Retires as Editor Roland Sewell, right, Executive Director A Administration, presents a scroll on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to Margaret Zaeller, retiring editor of Home and Country,for nine years of dedicated service to the Women 's Insti- tutes and the rural community, as her husband, A usrlrr, looks on. The presenta- tion was made on July 28th when OMAFcolleag'ues honoured Margarelat a retire- mentptzrty. Staffmembers also presented her with a photo album containing high- lights of her career, and a leather handbag as a parting gift. Margaret Z Geller: A Dibute On lune 30th. Margaret Zocllor re» tired as editor of Home and Crmntrjt', after nine years of dedicated work on behalf of the Federated Women’s ln- stitutes of Ontario. Following in the footsteps ol‘Ethel Chapman and Marian Pardy, Margaret brought ability.enthu- siasm and hard work to the position. During her time as editor, she always kept her readers up-to-date With the happenings of F.W.I.O.. the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Canada and the Associated Country Women of the World. Margaret‘s duties included much more than putting the maga/jne to bed. She assembled interesting slide prescri- tations of the Instilutes‘ work. to be shown at various meetings. in order that those who couldn‘t attend major events held at a distance from their homes. could keep informed. Requests to speak at branch. diStrict and urea meetings, to participate in special events. by those who knew her as a very competent and popular provmcial president. board director and provin- cial public relations officer. were legion. Her presence will be greatly missed at the annual Officers' Conference. where she directed the taking of photographs, and often took part III the program. as a keynote speaker or chairman of a plenary session, For ten years. Margaret was the very active chairman til‘, and a driving force behind, the Erland LcetMuseum) Home committee. Without her organi- zational skills and many hours of hard work, F.W.|.(). would not have such a line museum, a monument lo the Women‘s lnstitutes‘ beginning. Her litany l'ricnds and colleagues at the Ministry ol Agriculture and Food will miss her sunny countenance and her sound advtee on a variety of matters. Margaret has served the Women’s Institutes extremely well over the years both in her position as editor and as it very active and competent officer. I know that her many lriends and loyal readers will join me in Wish- ing her and her husband. Austin, many happy years together in retirement, Molly McGhec 7