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fl FWI C Convention Seven hundred and seventyrtwo W] members. nearly oneithird of them from Ontario. gathered at Memorial University in St John‘s to share ideas on the conference meme. “Shaping our Tomorrows Today." Mrs Sylvia Gold. President of the Canadian Advtsory Council on the Status of Women. discussed “Women's Future Today”. She summarized the role she sees for women in three key words vigilance and courage. Innovation must come from Women who can, through redefinition of the real needs of people. propose solutions to many of Canada‘s pro- blems for the betterment of all. Vigilance is needed to recognize new threats to the soctal. economic and legal status of women: and vigilance in ensuring a climate of fairness in society. For example; beâ€" ing vrgilant on the issue of violence against women. The third key word is courage â€" in- novation and Vigilance require courage. Courage to move ahead despite setbackh: courage to suggest new ways ot’doing things. Courage is not the absence of fear. but the mastery of it am rt'purli'il lti' Murmn Thompson innovation. In her address to the Business Ses~ stun, FWIC President Mrs. Beatrice Reeves observed that often we are usk~ ed “What is WI and what do we do”, and that our reply Should point to the issues and concerns being addressed by our members both nationally and provmciiilly. We have become more Visible at public events and we have produced a national cookbook. Through greater visibility we are let- ting our programs, our resolutions and our actions tell what we're all about. aux reported by Myrtle Smru' In in panel discussion on the future of Women in the Community, Dr. Sherry Bethune. an assistant medical protcssor with u t'amtly practice. used a "handsâ€"on" demonstration to show the forces pulling and pushing the working mother. Aging parents, workâ€" ing husband, growing family, respon- sibilities of home and/or career and time for herself all drew on her energies. â€"submt'ti'ed by VeIda Thompson Dr. Ellen McLean, President of A.C.W.W.. also addressed the delegates. An organimtion represen- ting 9 1/2 million women in nearly 70 countries. it is responsible for pmjects in almost 30 underdeveloped coun- tries, funded in part through the WI Pennies for Friendship donations. (Last year‘s donation from Canada was $49,175,) Dr. McLean compared the organization to a family unit. “We pull together although we don't always agree. However, we will accomplish more with loyalty. devotion and germ. osity. Commitment brings results." she said. A.C.W.W. is pressing the [Jan Nations for an “Intemational Year of the Family." â€"submt'tred by Wilma Cleghorn Congratulations to Mrs. Gladys Coxou, Desbom, Out, for second place in [he Handicraft competition; to Mrs, Wilma Cleghoru, Ariss, Ont. for se- cond place in the Cultural project. "A Children‘s Story", and to Mrs. Jermain Van Sickle, Brantford, Ont, for third in the history project, “Looking at My Locality." Mrs. Mary Belchamber, Morriston, Ont., was posthumuusly awarded first place in the Sift.er Cairine Wilson Competition. the Citizenship Project, “A Family Trte". Submissions were judged at the i -\'lC Convention. ll Teaching Teachers About Agriculture On April 14 and 15. the Middlesex Women for the Support of Agriculture coordinated a professional develop: ment day program. “Life Science in Action". for the Londonâ€"Middlesex Roman Catholic Separate School teachers. Following a dynamic presen- tation by Ross Daily. agricultutal com~ mentator for CFPL-TV, the teachers took part in round table workshops in- volving key areas of agriculture: Red Meats. Feather industry. Dairy, Fruits and Vegetables. and Farm Machinery. At each centre. farm women were on hand to assist with the discussion on each topic. Marjorie McIntyre, OMAF Education Specialist. and Grace Whinington, Rural Organiza- tions Specialist. outlined materials available from OMAF to help teacheis with special classroom studies on agriculture. Hands on activities. led by teacher Beverly Panis, provided further resources. Organizers Diane O'Shca. WSA Co-ordinator for the event. and Mike Johnson. Environ- mental Studies Co-ordinator for the Mike Johnson with school kits. separate schools, both agreed mat the day had met their objectives; to create an awareness and appreciation ot On- tario agriculture so that, with know- ledge and resources, teachers may tiansfiar agriculturally related infnrrm- tion into everyday classroom use. â€"submitted by Marion Keith. President. Middlerex W o H .34 C October. November 1988