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FWIC date Sell-Profile: By Donna RilXXL’il The Novisi Weaning Industry Proiett Donations are still being accepted by the Fed- erated Women‘s institutes of Canada (FWIC) for their International Project. the Novisi Weaning Industry. The project in Ghana has made substantial progress. Five acres of land have been cleared and three acres are under cultivation. Much has been spent on seeds. transport and plowing. Various cereals are processed to produce the weiinimix. such as mill/.C, ground nut and cowpezi beans. The community has benefited a great deal from this project, The distribution of the weanimix has helped to alleviate malnutrition of babies and small children. Women are be- ing educated on better nutrition for their children. And. as women have become in» volved With this sustainable project through the tanning of the cereals and the production of the weanimix, they have also become more empowered. Your donations cnable ACWW to continue In its valuable work. Many thanks to those who have supported this protect. FWIC Unity Committee The FWIC Unity Committee has proposed an Essay Competition. The follmving guidelines apply: I topic A “What Unity Means to Me" I length - 500 t0700 words, preferany typed or neatly handwritten. doubleâ€"spaced I all applicants must be an active WI mem- her For Ontario members, the previously pub- lished time line will not be applicable. Branch members who enter must send their submis~ slori directly to the Area Secretary by July 30. 1999. FWIC 2000 - "Up, Up and Away - Shaping Our Dreams" The Manitoba Women‘s Institute Host Com- mittee has an exciting five days planned for you in Brandon, Manitoba. The Convention takes place at the Western Manitoba Centenâ€" nial Auditorium. one of the region's best performance and conference facilities. The Auditorium and all the other services (includâ€" ing residences] are located on the attractive. compact campus ofBrandon University in the heart ot'lhe city. Experience Prairie hospitality and insight- l'ul speakers. workshops, entertainment and tours. Rediscover old friends and make new ones. Registration forms will be available later in the year. Donna Russett is the FWlO Executive Officer to FWlC. She can be reached at RR 3, Stirling ON KOK 350. Phone/Fax 513739574305 The Rewards Are Many By Lois Olmsted Volunteering keeps me active in the community and gives me a good feeling of self-worth. The rewards are many - hugs, compliments. smiles and words of thanks. I was deeply honoured to be chosen Volunteer of the Year and made an Honouraiy Citizen of Owen Sound last year. I volunteer at the Lee Manor and Hair rison Park Seniors Centre, and coach the developmentally challenged at the West Hill Bowling Alley. I help fund raise for numerous organizations, including the Women's institutes, Big Brothers, Habi- tat for Humanity, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Grey County Historical So ciety and Archives, St. Andrews Church and the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Currently 1 am the President of the Grey North District, Assistant PRO for the Grey County Rally and Chair of the GreyBruce Area, As well, I am involved in a project to commemorate this year as the International Year of Older Per- sons. Liars Olmsted is currently a member of the Springrnount Wl, Grey West. Renfrew South District Women’s Institute decided to honour their Past Presidents and Secretary-Treasurers with engraved Past-President pins and spoon: in recognition of their dedication and commitment to the WI. The Past Presidents, standing from left to right, are S. MacMiilan, M, Craig, S. Campbell, D. Pritchard, L Larane and M. Misener: B. Comba is the current President. Seated from left to right are Mi Wallace, F. Young, L, Jones, E. Collins and 0. Watt (absent - V. Bedore). 12 Home & Country, Spring I999 Submitted byJuAnne Camelon, Renfrew South District. The Secretary-Treasurers standing from left to right are v. Beach accepting for J. Mac-Lead, D. Campbell, A Majaury, S. Campbell and l. Humphries; B. Comb-3 - President, and 5. Fraser - First Vice President. Seated from left to right are M. Wallace, F. Campbell and M. Virgin. ./