v Wellington South Distlit’t Wt In celebration of Wellington South District's 100th anniversary last May. nearly 100 members and guests sat down to a roast beef dinner at the Puslinch Community Centre. FWlO President Dianne Orr was in attendance along with the Mayor of Pusiinch. All Past Presidents. Secretaries and Treasurers were recognized with a flower, which made three beautiful bouquets. Each of the eight Branches in the District set up a display depicting their past accomplishments. A spruce tree was planted at the Pusiinch Community Garden, with a stone plaque which reads Wellington South Women's institute. 1902-2002. The official tree planters from left to right are Betty Lambert - earliest serving President. Lorraine Scott - earliest serving Secretary-Treasurer, Lyia Hayden â€" oldest member of the oldest active Branch, and Edith Eedy » President. Wellington South. slmmmed by Arm Burrows, Secvetavy Welllnglon Scum ., innit J" The Selkirk WI celebrated itstaoth anniversary last spring. About 100 people gathered at the Selkirk Community Hall for an afternoon Anniversary Tea. Greetings and certificates were received from all levels of government. F MD President Dianne Orr presented 100 Year Pins and extended congratulations, as did the Area and District Presidents in attendance. The Hall was decorated with displays, Wl projects and crafts completed during past years and numerous quilts. Gathered around the cake from left to right are Lorna Williams, Eunice Lindsay, Shirley Mitchell, Jean Lamb, Doris Fess, Marguerile Sherk and Karlene House. Absent - Jackie Nick/in. Submllled by Lorna Williams, Secretaty Selklltt WI Haldimand seam- WF 1} Sotinu W1, But i' to West Saline Women‘s institute celebrated its 100th anniversary in January 2003, Members Pat Best and Bernice Watson (seated. left to right in photo to right) were honoured with Life Memberships. Fifty Year Pins were presented to members (standing, left to right) Loraine Knox, Marjorie Cryderman, Lois Vellnwlees and Eileen Knox (absent â€" Doris Hills) and a 25 Year Pin went to Dorothy Snowden. Submitted by VIOla Ashton Selma Wl, Dulham West \iluierloo [31.1ch ’i One hundred members and guests, including FWiO President Dianne Orr, gathered fora District Flaliy last August at the New Dundee Community Centre to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Waterloo District. A potluck supper was enjoyed followed by a program of skits presented by Branch members depicting five 20-year periods in the history of the District. The District collected $300 to be split equally between the Erland Lee Home and the Adelaide Hood/e55 Homestead, Shown from left to right are Waterloo District President Elinor Flau, member Margaret Schnurr and her mother Marie Tilt, one ofthe oldest members in Waterloo District Sutmlnen by Elaine McC ulcneun Pno Wuli‘llfl. LastSeptember, Kent District WI members, former members and iriends [Gifted together to celebrate the iounding oi the District. All who attended the gala enioyed an evening of music and songs, reminiscences. recognitions, good food and fellowship, The booklet 100 Years 01 History created for the occasion is still a work in progress, it is hoped that memories have been tweaked and that more information will be added. With 100 years invested in the community, Kent District members strive to provide educational programs, advocate for socialand economic change and work towards the goal oipersonaigrowth and empowerment of all women. Shown in the back row (i to r) are Ruth McDonald. Mary Smith, Verna Smith. Eileen LaPatourel. Elsie Howes and Janet Richards. In the front row (i to r) are Bea Reinhardt. Peggy Roger, Mary Barr and Mary Eberie. Svommed by Piqg( Roget hem clown Home 8 Country, Spring 2003 13