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Dear W.I. Members: Your editor requested a contribu- tion from FWIC in Home & Country some time ago. As your Vice Presi- dent for Ontario to FWIC I am hap- py to report activities of the National level as often as Lime permits. FWIC is in a rather unique posi- tion. We sometimes ask “What is FWIC?". The answer, is of course, that it is W.I.’s in ALL the provinces. It is YOU and ME and every member who pays her clues to W.I. But each province has its own constitution and programs. What then is the function of FWIC"! The answer is to act on behalf of ALL the provinces at the federal level; to consider concerns which vitally affect our members in every province as opposed to addressâ€" ing concerns in individual provinces. In my opinion any matters which are federal in nature should be espoused by FWIC and, one would hope, be supported by all the provincial W.I.’s. W.I.’s are growing and appropri- ater changing as times change. Cerâ€" tainly the issues challenging FWIC are very different from, and more numerous than, those it faced a few years ago. Its visibility is much enhanced. It is recognized by govern- ment and other organizations as a very worthy, very stable organiza- tion. Since the very formation of FWIC in I919 social issues, particularly as they affect the home and its mem- bers, have been one of its main con~ cerns. It is perhaps natural then, that emphasis has been placed on legislaâ€" tion. At present FWIC is studying proposed changes to replace the existing Hospital Insurance and Diagnostic Services Act and the Medical Care Act to create a new Canada Health Act. It is also monitoring the proposed property rights amendment to the Constitution as it relates to entrenching property rights. Should they be entrenched or not? If they are, how would this affect us? 6 We are also studying the Criminal Code as it relates to pornography and prostitution. In September Alice McLaggan, our new Executive Secretary who replaced Jenny Morgan, and I pre- sented FWIC’s brief on Pensions to the Task Force. The main thrust of our presentation was pensions for homemakers. We were highly com- mended for our approach. By now you will probably know that we have new curators at the Adelaide Hoodless Home â€" Nancy and Kevin Dodsworth. They are very interested in developing innovative programs to involve the community and publicize the Home as much as glieheraleb (Women’s flirtatiiutea of Cinnabar possible. They will enjoy the to. operation you have always give. Hut curators, Iarn sure. Please remc- .her the Foundation Fund for the h «d. less Homestead when you ail» ,[5 your donations, for in memor m and even in lieu of a gift when in. gratulating a friend. Warmest greetings to all. M:. he New Year be rich in God’s bles: is, Bernice B. In Hm New curators named at the Hoodless Homestead The Federated Women's Institutes of Canada (FWIC) is pleased to anâ€" nounce the appointment of new curators at its museum, the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead. Kevin and Nancy Dodsworth were selected from a list of candidates who were interviewed in mid-August. The Dodsworth’s started their new job on Sept. 1 and are taking over from David and Deborah Allen. Kevin and Nancy moved to the area from the Ottawa Valley. Kevin is a gualified school teacher. He taught for the Lanark and Carleton Boards of Education, and coached several sports teams in the community. He has also done some installation work for Bell Canada. Nancy spent the past three years working for the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. She was employed at the Mill of Kintail Conâ€" servation Area where she conducted outdoor conservation education pro- grams for school children; wrote and distributed newsletters, press releases, brochures, and on )i education resource material; id assisted the curator in managir. 1e R. Tait McKenzie Mem‘ ll Museum. The Adelaide Hunter Hot :5 Homestead was purchased b; 16 FWIC in 1959 and restored B memorial to Adelaide HOOdICSL ie founder of the Women's Inst :5 movement in Ontario and Cane: The Adelaide Hunter Hoo -3 Homestead is located near the v. ,e of St. George on Blue Lake l J (South Dumfries Concession 3! if kilometre west of the Junctio‘ ii Highways 24 and 5 East. It is opr U the public every day from 2 to S n and other times by appointn: Group tours are welcome. 5 Homestead is surrounded by i‘ acres of beautifully landscaped 5 k land and picnic sites. _ For more information, please ll Kevin and Nancy Dodsworth at it Homestead at 448â€"1130. Better y. - come and visitll