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FWIC Tweedsmuir Competitions Handicraft Competition 2000.2003 “Guilt Block of Provincial Flower" “Scrapbooking” â€" Family Memories .‘ Project Guidelines Project Guidelines - hand embroidered on cotton/polyester (pastel - historical or recent pictures Cultural Competition Community History Competition "T he History of at Burton" â€" Fact or Fiction Project Guidelines a button or replica mounted to display short storyâ€" 200 to 500 words, double-spaced colours) using embroidery thread a - size of block ~ a 14 inch square. with a 1 1/2 inch border on all sides - name of flower and province in embroidery on bottom of each block. two inches from bottom should include community involvement - decorations or illustrations should suit the theme - cover â€" no larger that 14 x 14 inches and no smaller than 11 x 12 inches on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper in aduo tang cover I blocks will become property of FWIC Paints - illustrations may be included Pal-"35 a. cover 15 points a. neatness 25 b. contents 50 a story content 50 b. colour coordination 30 c, originality 5 b, cover 10 C. sunability of stitching 30 d. neatness & presentation 10 c, neatness and grammar 15 d. proper size and edging of block 15 Total Points 100 of. originality 25 Total points 100 Total Foims 100 Note' Watch formore details about the deadlines for submissrons in future issues of the Home & Country and in the Board Briefings. Muriel Bronson Memorial Prize This Prize has been made possible through the generosity of Miss Ellen Bronson in memory of Mrs. Muriel Bronson. a member of the Women's Institutes in Pontiac County. Quebec, for many years. The $100 Prize is presented annually to The Cairine Wilson Competition, 2000-2003 The previous Federated Women's Institutes of Canada (FWIC) Triennium recognized citizens of the past. With the new century in a new millennium. let us project into the future. The Hazel Stiles Scholarship This $500 Scholarship is awarded annually to a Women's Institute member who wishes to lurther her education or qualifications in areas related to cultural activities that benefit self and commu- nity. Senator Cairine Wilson Competition for the 2000:2003 Triennium will be a collage in any medium (fabric. paper. photographs. etc.) de- cting change achieved by women through ducation and communication » "Women Weav- ing Threads of Tomorrow." Regulations: The Competition is open to any Women's Institute member or Branch. Size: Maximum 30" x 80" (75 cm x 75 cm); Minimum 20' x 20‘ (50 cm x 50 cm): Or any size or shape in between. The collage must be flat and mounted. but not framed. It may be laminated. A legend must accompany the collage as a separate unit, typed or leginy handwritten and double-spaced. The entrants name and Branch is to be placed in a sealed envelope and attached to the back of the project. a Women's Institute member interested in fur- thering her education. preferably by: I completing a university credit course in lan- guage. history or horticulture; or. - completing a course at a community college or university. such as: - techniques for teachers of adults - psychology of adult development and learning - community development - early childhood education - effective parenting Regulations 1. The applicant must have been a WI member for five years. 2. The applicant must submit a letter containing personal data relating to the application, an outline of the training program and the ex- pected benefits of the training program. 3. The applicant must include a letter of recom~ Regulations 1. The applicant must have been an active WI member for the last five years. 2. The applicant must submit a letter of applica- tion containing personal data relating to the application. the purpose and plan for using the money (Le. training, travel, accommodation, etc). an outline of the training program. and the expected benefits of the training that will benefit self and community 3. Cultural activtttes are to be interpreted as painting, music, drama. creative writing and creative heritage crafts 4. lnstruclion should begin within SIX months of notification of Winning the Scholarship and be completed within 30 months. 5. The applicant must include a letter of recoma mendation lrorn their Women‘s Institute Branch. detailing their involvement in Branch activities. Points mendation from their Women's institute 6. Applications are to be received at the FWIC A, Comer“ 65 Branch, Provincial Office by March 1. 2002. 3, Legend 15 4. Applications are to be received by the Schol- 7- The FW|C_Sch9|arshIp Committee Is respon- C‘ originality 1O arship Committee, FWICV suite 505_ 251 Slble tor ludging and final selection. The 0‘ overall Appearance 10 Bank St, Ottawa ON K2P 1x3. by March 15' successful applicant Will be notified by the Total poims 100 2002. FWIC SCholarship Committee by mid-Apnl. Each provincial unit of FWIC may submit one entry. Provincial units will be responsible for their own competitions and eliminations. 5. Successful applicants will be notified by the FWIC Scholarship Committee by mid-April. Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. Home 8. Country, Summer 2001 S