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Introducing FWlO’s President~Elect â€" Rosemary Moran was born and raised on a dairy farm in 'he rural community of Glen Miller in Hastings County After graduating from Trenton High School, I worked m a bank as a teller before marrying I spent most of my life as a partner on a dairy farm Now, i work with seniors as a Dietary Aide in a retirement home My family » two daughters and one son and eight grandsons, with another grandchild on the way â€" is an important part of my life For years I taught sewing classes and did sewing for other people I like to encourage people to sew and be creative, especially when they say they can't do it I was a leader for many years with the 4â€"H Program and sat on the Ontario 4-H Council in its initial years My Women's Institute involvement began in 197] when l ioined the newly formed Mapleview Branch I have been involved at all levels of the organization, including holding all offices at the Branch level, completing terms as President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Northumberland District, Sitting as PreSIdent and on various committees at the Area level and participating as a Provincial Board Director during the time when the Board was in its transition phase from a large to a smaller body in addition. 1 have sat on the FWIO Conference ‘98 Committee, and am currently a member of the FWIO Ourlt Show Committee The provincial level positions were particularly challenging Although many challenges remain and await everyone, I feel the organization has made great strides in rejuvenating itself I am looking forward to my future work at the provrncial level of the Women‘s Institute and am confident that I can meet the many challenges that await me lam a member of the local quilt gUild and enioy the outdoors and gardening My goal each day is to experience something new, whether I learn a new skill. read something new from a newspaper or meet a new friend I truly look forward to meeting many of you in the near future, Rosemary Moran is the FWIO President- Elect She can be reached at l |00 County Road 41 RR 7 Brighton ON KOK 1H0 Phone (31347543212 Email ordlmoranta-kos net SW"!!! "Wl Blue Hats" from left to right m Cindy Lockfmn-Board Director, Western Region, El'sw SteMaison-FWIO President and Cecilia Maines-Board Director. Eastern Region WI Blue Hats Blue hats, we saw you standing in line, Without a blue hat like mine. Without a leather so fine Blue hats, you know lust what we were there for. You heard us say a prayer for â€" a pretty hat to care for We challenge you to wear your hat, To every function WI holds It’s our heritage, so please adorn me And when we looked, the hats were blue and gold Blue hats. now we're no longer alone, Without a hat of our own. With decorations of gold Read more about the "Blue Hat Challenge“ on page [6. Written by the FWIO Provincial Board. August 2004 Sung to the tune of "Blue Moon "