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Dear W,l. Members: Excitement mounted throughout the gymnasium at the University of British Columbia. June 24. I983. as hundreds of delegates from around the world attending the 17th Trien- nial ('onfcrcnce of Associated Coun. try Women of the World, waited anxiously for the announcement of the newa elected President of MIWW. Finally the announcement was given. Dr. Ellen McLean (0C). l-urekti. Nova Scotia. Canada, had been elected President of AC'WW for it three year term on the first ballot. deletiting two other candidates. both Hunt the ll SA. What a proud mo- itictil lot ( .tnadal ill lier acceptance speech. [)r. Melt-an thanked her supporters and pledged in do all she could in the in- terests nt’ ACWW. l have sent a message from f-ederated Women's Institutes til Ontario to Dr, McLean esprexaiiig congratulations and best wishes on her election as Presidenl of M WW. lvsiritiing arrangements are now iiiitletwnv ‘leil Women's institute members in the seaside province of New llriinsvstck. [he llortil emblem til New Itrtuiswick is the purple iiolct, It was chmett Ill I936 at the re- quest til New Brunswick Women's Il|\llll.llt.'. lhirty~thrce hundred Women's liisttttite Members live in "( .irititiu's l’icture Province", Nev. Brunswick hits more than 200 bran- ches and included in this number are several trench branches. For the benefit n! till ll\ readers. the Ill-page lit-iiinittlily Ititigtuiiie. "Home and (tiiititrv", features articles in both l-nglish and French. Minty ()nturio Woman institute members .ire fortunate to already have lirst hand knowledge of their new twin, having visited New 4 Brunswick during the last National Convention, and experiencing the generous hospitality of the New Brunswick Women‘s Institute members. The opportunity for friendships to blossom and grow IS available through the twinning pro- gramme. There is a great deal to learn about our new twin. Did you know that plans are being finalized in New Brunswick for that provmce to celebrate its bicentennial in 1984’? It was in June I784 that New Brunswick became a province as a result of the great influx of United Empire Loyalists who had migrated north during the American Revolu- tion. Many years previously Samuel de Champlain explored New Brunswick in 1604 and claimed the land for France. However, it was ced- ed by the French in the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713 and in 1763 becamea permanent British possession. Today one-third or the population are french-speaking. A dedicated Committee of New Brunswick Women's Institute members IS busy organizing a mam- moth quilt competition and display for their province's bicentennial. This competition is open to any one living in New Brunswick and either groups or individuals may enter a quill made since I980. Quilts can be entered under one of four categories â€" bicentennial quilt. pieced. appli- qued or embroidered. Winning quilts from four centres will be taken to Fredericton for final judging. These quilts will then be exhibited from mid June to mid July I984 at the National Eshibition Centre. Fredericton. In addition one antique quilt selected from each of the four centres by popular vote of the viewers will be on display. Each New Brunswick branch has also been encouraged to write its history as a bicentennial project. with 200th anniversary celebrations inking place in both Ontario and New Brunswick in 1984. Women‘s lnâ€" stittiie Members in each province will have much to share with their twin. A feeling of pride in our beautiful pro- sinces and our magnificent country will be fostered in each of us on this happy occasion. Are you aware that Elli per cent of New Brunswick is covered by forests, but iti many parts of the world there is global concern for deforestation? Yearly the creeping desert sands in Africa cover more of uncanny“: In poor areas of the world electric“; is either not available or cannot be at. forded. As a result the people in these areas use firewood for heating and cooking, thus contributing to the depletion of this already game m duct. To focus public awareness on r: worldâ€"wide problem of deforcsiu \n a Tree Project is to be launcht .n 1985. The United Nations 9 designated 1985 International ‘i' “it Year. In their home commu. around the world. the youth wil plement the Tree Project. The ll of this Tree Project is for you- plant one billion trees, one for t youth in the world. Although the Tree Project is a cobperarive effort of youth. - is a need for participation of governmental organizations. dustry and forestry experts to pr- financial. organizational 1 technical support to stimulate e: at the local level. Good forward - ning is required for this global pi to be successful. Women's Institute member encouraged to support this g undertaking of tree planting, now to take part in this projct' planting a tree or trees on your perty you will show in a positiu your approval. Urban and rural: will benefit by having well»pi plantings. Trees will improve tht pearancc of property and air reducing traffic noise. Farm pmi lacking wind breaks will benefit I tree planting and valuable top will be protected. Matching 1': trees in the forests with young I will insure a continuation of wooded areas. By carefully com- ing the needs in your specific 2 positive steps can be taken to rct deforestation. It is a pleasure to extend a is welcome to our newest Women‘s stitute Branch organized in Sin South District. Congratulations best wishes to the sixteen C hit Women‘s Institute Members in Trillium Branch! As you gather with your farm for the observance of Christmas i year. may it be a time of joy everyone, and, may Peace, CH Health and Happiness be yours in New Year. Yours sincerely, Mrs. Keith Hiepleh