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“Results of my first Achievement Day were disastrous enough to have caused my dis- missal as a leader. I thought. Yet a few kind words from 3 WI friend encouraged me and kept me involved." said 4-H leader Phyllis O‘Neil as she received her Honorary Volun- teer Award. Have you spoken words of appreciation to anyone lately? Have you spoken words of encouragement to someone? Have you re- ceived a compliment on your effort? It troubles me whenI know there are excellent people doing excellent work who are dis- heartened and hurt by unkind words spoken or written An excellent speech was heard at Perth South District Women's Institutes special social evening. It was based on the Mary Stewart Collect. Taken lineby-line the meaning isclear. How close are we in follow- ing the words that we. as Women's Institute members. repeat? Let us listen to ourselves and be mindful. A word of praise can elevate a hesitant soul to new levels of achievement. «$0 The Women‘s Institute has many members who are role models for us all. Hilde Morden. nominated by FWIO. will be inducted into the Ontario Agriculture Hall ofFame on June 8. I997. Peggy Knapp. also nominated by FWIO. received the University of Guelph Volunteer Recognition Award for 1997. Wally. Bud and I were present as Peggy was honoured by the University. Congratulations to these remarkable women. We Mary. a newer. younger member writes. "WI could once again lead the way in teach» ing men and women good choices. Through Safe and Healthy Communities. WI has a chance to reach so many." (309w) By Marg Harris Women's Institute! What is our mandate and how do we accomplish it? Set your goals. Understand the obstacles. Clear your mind of doubt. Create a positive mental picture. Embrace and face the challenge. Stay on track. Show the world you can do it! These are the opportunities and obligations facing us as we meet around the Executive and Board table. The vision statement you will hear at your District Annuals from your Board Director. What do you think’.’ Our mission statement. strategic plan and our focus must fall in line with our vision state- ment. Business and financial plans must also be developed. Marketing our organization is a priority. All this must be done to give clear direction to our future. WI must have specific goals - measurable. achievable and realistic. My obligation to you is to encourage and help guide the completion of this process. Together we can achieve. My feet are on the ground and my head is in the clouds as I dream of what the future holds for Women's Institute. Thank you for your positive example and your caring. Mary Hams rr the Prtjldtlll u] the Ftdrmlml ann '.r lrtrlilultr “Iowan”. She can be Isms/red 41! RR 3, Kerwrmd ()N NUM 280. {5!9)247~3695. Helen Duffield Resigns Many orders were handled over the last dec- ade by Helen Duffield. who recently resigned as FWIO's Supplies Person. Her willingness to act for the Women‘s Institutes best interest came from her heart. Helen continues as a valued member ofthe Centennial Committee. With respect. best wishes for the future. and good health. 199? Events at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home "Patterns In Light" The Erland Lee (Museum) Home is proud to announce that the Royal Ontario Mu- seum (ROM) has come to Stoney Creek! A travelling exhibition was received the first week at April displaying the history at glass tableware in Canada. The exhibition, Pattoms In Light: The John and Mary Yaromko Collection. traces the his- tory of glass tableware in Canada lrom 1870 to 1930. This ornamental tableware - imported or Canadian-made. pressed or cut. Inexpensive or costty - graced the tables oi Canadians for generations. The exhibition. running lrorn April 2 to Solar tombor 6. consisting ol 49 places. ls drawn from a much larger collection ol early Cana~ dlan and American glass donated to the ROM by John and Mary Yarernko In 1981. John Yaromko. former Solicitor General cl Ontario. 'discovored" Canadian glass in 1958mm he and his wile purchased a glass pitcher deed rated with the popular Maple Leaf“ paltern. Over the next 25 years of visiting country auctions and antique shops. they pioneered the collecting of pieces manuloctured in Canada and decorated with particularly Ca- nadian motils. The Enand Leo (Museum) Home would like to adtnowledgo the linanclal support of lhe Rotary Club of Hamilton lor this exhibition. 5th Local Artist Show It Sale Dates: Tues.. July 15 - Sat.. Aug. 30 Time: Tues. - Sat. 10:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Sun.. 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Fee: regular admission of 82 Harvest Luncheons Dates: Tues. Sept. 23 3 Wed. Sept. 24 Time: 11:30 am, 011100 pm. sittings Fee: Stolperson Victorian Christmas Date: Sat. Nov. 15 Time: 10:00 81"" 4:00 pm. Fee: regular admission of 52 Flu-- Notl: Duo to the Centennial Celebra- tions and Convention ‘97. the Lee Home will be closed on Saturday, June 2!. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and hope you will plan to visit the Leo another time. For Irwrr r'ryarmuiion abnur [here zvenu arrlre Lee Home, contact Mary Krreebalre, Cumror, Erlami Le: (Murmur) Hanrr, 552 Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek 0N L8] 2Y6, Phone: (905)662-2691. Home 5 Country. Summer‘97 3