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FWIO Mailbag: COMMONS DEBATES October 21. 1994 HOME & COUNTRY HOME 6': COUNTRY is published quarterly by the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO). It has two objectives: r. John Richardson (Perth-Wellington-Waterloo, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I would like m take this time to pay tribute to the Women’s Institutes of Canada. particularly the members of the Women's Institutes in Perth County and the Avonton Branch which is celebrating its 70th anniversary in community servrces. I. To provide edumtional material which cultivates more knowledgeable and re- sponsible citizens and promotes good family life skills. leadership development and community action. . To provide a “communications link“ among all members of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario and other related organizations. EDITOR Janine Roelensâ€"Gmnt GRAPHICS Debbie Thompson Wilson © Willuslralian 1994 EDITORIAL COMMITI‘EE Lois Olmsted (Chair) Janine Roelens-Grant (Secretary) Mary Janet. Donna Russett Sue Harris Lynn Lodge (Copy Editor) Deadlines: Spring Issue: February I Summer Issue: May I Please address all correspondence to: Janine Roelensâ€"Grant Editor, Home & Country FWIO RRS Guelph. Ontario NIH 612 PHONE NO. - (519) 836-8296 FAX N0. - (519)836-9456 Copyright © 1994 FWIO The Women's Institutes of Canada was founded as an educational. organization based on principles of sound nutrition, safe food. health and fimess and the nght‘of women to have access of unto-date information on issues that affect themselves and their families. There are over 16,000 members in Ontario alone. The organization has been instrumental in accomplishing a number of improvements in our way of life. Mr. Speaker, did you know that it was Women's Institutes that fought for the pasteurization of milk. signs at railroad crossings. buses stopping at railroad crossings. clear marking of poison on containers and the painting of white lines on highways for safety? These are just some ofthe things that we take for granted today that were once the rallying cries of Women's Institutes. Icongratulate all members of the organization. gamma“ M.P. â€" Perth. Wellington. Waterloo Copyrighted material (including graphics) may be reproduced as long as it remains in context. its source is recognized and it is not used for monetary gain. To reprint Copy- righted material under any circumstances please contact the Editor. ISSN O’70l -578X ® Printed on recyclable paper by Mermland Printing, Publishing and Distributing , Willowdale. Ontario. 2 Home ECountry, Mnter'94 A Associated Country Women of the World Vincent HouscNincent Square London SWlP 2NB England W W “Working with Women Worldwide” October 5, 1994 Mrs. Anna Jackson Executive Secretary Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario RR 5 Guelph ON Nil-{612 Canada Dear Mrs. Jackson. This is to thank you most warmly for the cheques recently received from the Federated Womenrs Institutes of Ontario. and I confirm this money has been appor- tioned to our Pennres for Friendship Fund ($221,005.46 or $44,471 Canadian). Willer for All. (£132.87 or $279 Canadian). and Women Feed the World (£4.709.3l or $9970 Canadian). all in accordance with your instructions. This is really a marvellous amount. Please convey our very sincere thanks to a” Your members who contnbuted. and helped with fundraising activities. Your support for the work of ACWW is very much appreciated. Many congratulations to all concerned on a truly wonderful achievement! With very best wishes to you all. Yours sincerely. (Inna Swot General Secretary