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Note front the Editor On page to of the Winter 2004 edi- tion of the newsletter a number of changes in regard to the distribution and content ofthe Home 8 Country were outlined Please note that as a result - of these changes. 100'h anniversary re- ports and photographs will no longer be printed; there simply is not room! For the same reason, reports of an« niversaries and Life Membership and Certificate of Merit presentations are not printed; instead they are listed in the Congratulations column In addition, and has been the case for several years, it is not p055ible to print the following sorts of articles District Annual and Area Convention reports and photographs; tributes to deceased members; advertisements of Branch. District and Area events; Branch histo- ries; and, news clippings of meetings. Remember. however, Branch. District and Area activity reports that are sub- mitted and that do not fall into these categories will be given priority 80. please send those action shots and reports of your group's community in- volvements, they are indeed welcome! Member profiles, "self-help" or "how to" articles, letters to the editor and up-to-date information on nutrition. health. safety. consumer facts, or other topics of interest to share with mem- bers, are also welcome and will be printed if space allows. Provincial level news remains an im- portant part of this publication with the following items remaining in a syn- thesized format â€" the President’s Mes- sage, the ROSE Program Manager's Column and information emanating from Board re; membership recruit- ment, current resolutions and other items of significance. I'm sure you have noticed a slightly different look. The Home 67 Calti’llrlj has a new graphic artist â€" Big Footprints based in Cambridge. The change was made to increase the technological ef- Provinciai Office News cost of $3. ficiency of the design and production process, but also to complement the organization‘s other promotional tools (ie brochures and The ROSE Garden newsletter) We hope you like it! lanine Roelensâ€"Grant Editor, Home t; Country What's in a name? The Franktownâ€"Numogate Branch has been selling oval name pins for sevâ€" eral years now. They are 3 x 2 inches in size The Women’s Institute logo is centred above the member‘s name and the Branch name. The lettering is white on a royal blue background. The pins cost $6 per pin, plus $6.50 for shipping and handling each order. Please print or type names. T0 or- der contact Janice Campbell at 2957 McLachlins Rd, RR 6, Smiths Falls ON K7A 4S7, Phone: 613-283-5940, Email wcampbel@ripnet.com. Erlami Lee Museum Quilt Raffle The Erland Lee Museum Home Com- mittee is pleased to announce the win- ner of the 2003 Quilt Raffle. Congratu- lations to Audrey McGregor of Burl- ington! The proceeds from the Quilt Raffle went to support restoration work in the Home. Many thanks to all members who submitted quilt blocks There were so many entries that a sec- ond, and possibly a third, quilt will be constructed and rattled. If you wish to purchase tickets, contact the Homes Curator Michael Gemmell at 9054562» 269] or email erlandlee@interlynx net Map Guest Need to find directions to that vacation spot? Check out www.mapquestcom -’l‘he switchboard att‘he FWIOProvincial Office is now open Monday: Thursday from 9:00 am. to 4:00 pm. The office will be open on Wer and Thursday from 9:00 am. to 4:00 pm. cAudited Financial Statements are available from the Provincial Office ic-r a - For wildflower); -Due to member feedback, the contract with lohnson Incorporated ha: been cancelled. Please note that for those 58 Women's Institute member; :vfrir signed up with Johnson, their insurance policies will not be affected An Afternoon with Addie Don't miss "Addie‘s Surrirr' Party" on luly | l, 2004 fr‘ p m at the Adelaide Hunte . Homestead Heritage displays, entertainment and activities Will be featured holding their Annual :‘vi same weekend in Brantf are invited to attend the Carr‘ien and meet the FWIC Execu ' new staff For more informa the Homestead at 5I9-448-3871 em i F. Hospitality Homes Are you planning a vacation? Renter? ber, Hospitality Homes in On are open to all WI members a d .. ‘ companions for 510 per night son. To obtain a list of Horn three 40 cent stamps to Gillia‘i at Box to. Site l4, RR 1. White POM 3E0, Phone 709866-0253. Email gilcat@sympatico ca War Stories Book Please make note that the War Stories book will be launched this fall some time prior to November If it has taken far longer than expected to pull togeth~ er Thank you to all who took the time to contribute and for your patience Please be assured that once the book is printed, all materials Will be returned PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT NO. - 40036824 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES T0: FWIO 7382 WELLINGTON ROAD 30 FIR 5 GUELPH ON N1 H 6.12 Email: fwio@sentex.net