Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Rose Garden, Fall 2008, p. 14

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IOB WELL DONE! Bruce County The Bruce County Museum 8‘ Cultural Centre honoured some WI Members during a ceremony and reception in June. The museum's log home has been fully restored and was officially dedicated to the Women's Institutes of Bruce C‘ ity to recognize its role in the establishment and ongoing support of the mu: um. Congratulations Bruce County WI! Pictured in front ofthe log house are Marilyn Reid - Bruce District WI President, Scott Saunders - Re/Max Land Exchange Ltd. Southampton, Gwen Gilbert - Museum Committee Chair, Karen Stewart - T,A. Stewart 81 Son Contracting, Gunne Weber - Bruce County WI. Grey South District Those who attended Grey South District’s ROSE Session in June were treated to a variety of great topics. Guests learned about the risks of identity theft and fraud from an OPP officer, enjoyed an entertaining ' presentation from a joyologist, and ended the day with a very informative talkfromfinancialconsultant, Michael Tourond, on wills and estate planning. Michael told guests the shocking statistic that 50% of adult Canadians do not have a will! Congratulations Grey South District on a fantastic ROSE Session! (Pictured L to R are FWIO Provincial President, Joy Trimble, Financial Consultant, Michael Tourond, and organizer Ruth Thomas) Know? U FWIO recently sent T $3,309.23 to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for Grandmother‘s in Rwanda. Congratulations and thank you to all the Branches who have fundraised for this worthy cause! Margaret Everett of Napanee was recently presented the June Callwood Outstanding Achieve- ment Award for Volunteerism. The award recognizes those who have enriched their communi- ties through voluntary action and extraordinary leadership and creativity. The award was presented by Premier Dalton McGuinty and Minister of Citiâ€" zenship 8! Immigration, Michael Chan in the Crystal Room at the Royal Ontario Museum. Mar- garet, an active Member of the Maple Ridge Wl has volunteered more than 40 years with various organizations including WI, Girl Guides, MacPherson House, and on the Bicentennial Committee of St. Mary Magdelane Anglican Church in Napanee.

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