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WE Provincial news outlined Prepared by Rena Cunningham FWlO Public Relations Officer President's Reporl Mrs. Charlotte Johnson Mrs. Johnson announced a new branch was organized in North Ren- frew District on January 15. 1985 # Greenwood Branch. In February. Mrs. Johnson attended a seminar in Toronto on pornogra- phy. sponsored by Canadians for Decency. The speakers outlined the four stages of pornography that all l'cct those \\ ho watch it i addiction; escalation; desensitization; finally acting ottt. They stressed we should talk to children about what is ap- propriate and remember we have to compete with what is available at the corner store and we must have the courage to care. Branches are to be commended for their efforts in promoting the FWIC Past Presidents' Essay Competition. One hundred and thirty Ontario children submitted essays on My Dream of Peace or Water for a Thirs~ ty World. These were judged and the five winning entries have been for» \deEd to the FWlC Office in Ottawa. On February 5. FWIO MacDonald Awards valued at $200 each were presented to Laura O‘Brien. Wanda Elmhirst and Lynne Holley who are enrolled in the College of Family and Consumer Studies at the University of Guelph. In 1985, there are l5 Awards available â€" each valued at 5300. As we are well into International Youth Year, Mrs. Johnson hopes you are developing programs and acâ€" tivities that will involve you working with young people. IO...IOOIOOCOOOOOOOOOIIOOI Secretary's Report Mrs. Marcie Johnson Over 100 letters have been sent to eligible Federation Representatives in the districts where new provincial board directors must be elected. 6 H & C Summer '85 Replies were reccived to several let, tcrs sent out about the resolution pet: mining to retail stores being open lor seven days a week. This is definitely a local law and concerns should be directed to the municipality involved. Mrs. Johnston answered all letters requesting information. spoke to many groups on special occasions and always promoted the Women's Inst it utc. IO.Ill-IIIICIIIOOIOOIIDOOI Treasurer's Report Mrs. Elaine Williams Mrs. Williams presented the in- terim financial report for the period October 1. 1984 to March 3], [985 and outlined the proposed budget for October 1, I985 to September 30. l986. Recommendations carried were; ‘- that the mileage rate be 17¢ per kilometer commencing October, 1985 â€" that a $3 error on fee sheets be ac- cepted as received â€" that no expense account be sub- mitted under $5 - that FWlO fees will increase from $1 to $2 for 1986 â€" that FWIO purchase a cheque protector Thus far. FWlO has raised $32,656 for the Clean Water and Sanitation project. Mrs. Johnson will make the presentation to FWIC at the National Convention in June at London, Ontario. O.IIIIICOOIIIDIOIOOIIOCIUO FWlC Report Mrs. Bernice Noblitt Mrs. Noblitt stressed “the need for branches to be more aware of what is going on in other parts of their own areas, at their provincial level, and certainly at FWIC level". Adelaide Hoodless Fund donations show a total of approximately $65,000 which is invested and bearing intev t_ Although the objective goal is. ing closer, keep rctncmberinu lt‘ fund with donations and in ME: ‘ ianis whenever possible, Subscriptions to Federated Nev not a success story. Only 12 per i of ottr membership receive the i lication. Members are urge“ subscribe as individuals â€"- $2.5: year or $2 per year it‘ 10 or mun going to one address. Submissions have been mad. FWIC to: (1) CBC Radio-television and t mttnications Committee in port of a TV Channel espci for youth (2) to the Honourable Flora i\'iLl aid on training and emplovi â€" with our suggestions as t requirements of a trai program (3) Child Care â€" accessibility. t. r ty, affordability. satisfaction l the status quo, support lot (4) Child and Elderly Benefits credits, tax benefits. etc. t. of all submissions are arm from FWIC Office. .OIIIOCUIIIIODCIDIOIlll I Erland Lee (Museum) Home Committee Mrs. Mary Miller. Chairman London Area will be particip . in the Eighth Area Day at the Li '1 June 3. 1985 when they submit c; jams, jellies. etc. which visitors: home may buy. Lee supplies are sold only .i Home, at FWIO Annual and r Annual meetings and at OI‘I' Conference â€" no mailings. tt' supply items now available iron -c Lee Home are cup and saucer in U and a plate for $5. Personal donations, in Mer ams or bequests will be grate _ received. All personal donation if income tax deductible. All ChC‘ H“ .V