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How do you get to know the members of your organization? To create a spirit of fellowship and ecuâ€"operation within every group, an effort must be made to get members to know and care about each other. But this is not an easy task when your membership is spread across Ontario. Each spring the Junior Women’s Institute takes this task to heart. Geographically, the Institute is divided into three districts cover- ing western, eastern and central southern Ontario. One branch in each district hosts a special one- ‘day meeting which is dedicated to fun, food and fellowship. This year the meetings covered a wide ange of interests and topics. To conunemorate the centennial '- the Ontario Ministry of Agri- ture and Food, an essay competi- ion is being held. There are first $500), sec0nd ($250), and third -I $100) prizes in each of the three age ategories which are elementary Grade 5 to 8), secondary (Grade -' to 13) and open (for adults). 'Ib enter, write an essay on one f the following topics: . Agriculture: How it shaped our province. ' -‘ My grandparents’ farm. 1. Ontario: Food Land vs. Concrete ‘ Jungle. . Agriculture in 2088. r. Ontario agriculture: Feeding the world. . The story of my favorite food. ON'I'FST RULES: ‘ Submissions must not exceed 1.000 Words and should be typewritten, double-spaced and stapled in the upper left-hand comer. Howwer, legible hand- Wfltfing‘entries will be accepted. Junior WI busy at spring meetings Carol Hyde District 1 met at Solina to enjoy agriculture trivia games, exercise tips, and how to get a group involved through acting exercises. Village People was the hosting branch. District 2 was hosted by the St. Thomas JWI at Sparta, On- tario. Micr0wave cooking, a tour of the areas and a craft session helped many members become acquainted. District 3 met in Flesherton, Ontario. The Saugeen JWI branch I833 ONTARIO MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD 2. A covering sheet must be stapl- ed to the front of each entry, listing the following information: your name; address; telephone number; title of essay; and the total number of words in essay. If applicable, also include your grade level and your school’s name and address. 3. Entries must be the original, unpublished writing of the entrant. invited members to share workshops on interior decorating. crafts, child development, lamin violence, sexuality, and makeup. A highlight of the day was Catherine Sternberg’s pointers on motivation. We were especially pleased that all of the spring meetings “CH: hosted by newer JWl branches. These members learned a great deal about organization and work- ing together. Every JWI member who attended these spring meetings came away better informed. motivated and t'iChEr for ham made new friends. Carol Hyde is the President of the Junior Women's Institutes of Ontario. ssay competition for adults and children 4. All entries become the property of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Please rc- tain a copy of your essay. Manuv scripts will not be returned, DEADLINE: Entries must be postmarked no later than June I5. 1988. MAIL TO: Essay Contest. c/o Lot» raine Holding, Rural Organiza» tions and Services Branch, Guelph Agriculture Centre, Box 1030, Guelph, Ontario. NIH 6N1. Winners will be notified. by mail, in August 1988. Depending on space availability, the tirst»placc essay in each of the three categories may be published by the Ontario Farmer newspaper and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. If you need more information, please contact your local Ministry of Agriculture and Food oI'I'icc. H cit C April. May 1988 9