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A Self-Profile: he Women‘s Institute has been a part of my married life for the past 35 years. I was a teacher in Petersburg and Galt in Waterloo County, and now I supply teach in Perth County, at both the elemenâ€" tary and high school level in Listowe]. I am also in a partnership with my hus» band, Sam, and two sons, Doug and Dave, on a 600â€"acre purebred Holstein and seed grain farm in Britton, near Listowel. We have three more children, Bruce, Jim and Nancy. For the past four years, I have run Marcie’s Miracles. a sewing and altera- tions business specializing in everything and anything - weddings, graduations, casualwear, nightwear, and even clothing for the disabled, It has been a rewarding experience. Crafts, oil painting, curling, lawn bowling and travelling are a few of Marcie Johnston displays the large Tweedsmutr History of the Bn'tton WI. the extras that keep me busy! From 1982 to 1937, I was the Provincial Secretary. During this time I learned that the Provincial Executive and Board of Directors were not only involved in Institute work, but with a variety of other organizations and government bodies. At the time, I felt it was important to have their involvement at all levels recorded in the Tweedsmuir History Book. "REGIME ["16 IIIHBI “III! I'll WY. country‘s heritage! The WI began Tweedsmuir Histories to preserve our heritage and enable people to use the pictures and information collected. Provincial Tweedsmuir History Curator Here are some suggestions that can help uphold this process. OEveryone should wear gloves when working on or perusing Tweedsmuir Books to protect the pages from the oil on the palms of hands. ODD not take it for granted that all Tweedsrnuir Books are complete; check them over for gaps and inaccura- cies. ODisbanded Branches are obliged to give their Tweedsmuirs to their Dis- trict. who decide where to keep them for safekeeping. O Newly formed Branches should start a history of their area if it has not been done, and if it has they should contrib- ute photographs and information on a regular basis to keep the history up-to- date. Please keep me informed of the whereâ€" abouts of your Tweedsmuir Histories. Let me know ifyour Tweedsmuir History is on microfilm or publish- ed and where it is stored. Also let me know if your Branch disbands so I can keep this register of information up»toâ€"datei Remember, Tweedsmuir Histories are a vital resource of our Mrrrcie Johnston is the Provincial History TM-‘eeds‘mru'r Ctrmtorfar the Federated Women '5 Institute; of Ontario. Strateglc Plan...continued from page 6 Strategic Direction No. 4 - Efficiency ot Operation I Increase the efficiency of the operation of the organization to meet its expandâ€" ing activities. Strategic Actions: I Raise a capital fund of $1,000,000. I Relocate the provincial office to a larger facility. I Streamline the organization’s struc- ture. Strategic Direction No. 5 - Effective Networking Collaborate with other organizations to influence change and shape policy around issues affecting the well-being of commuâ€" nities. Strategic Actions: I Initiate local community action, such as the establishment of Rural Blue Box Programs, the placing of signs at busy rural intersections, or pointing out the need for wheelchair accessible wash- rooms at local institutions. ‘ Liaise with other provincial organiza- tions, such as the Recycling Council of Ontario, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. The Farm Safety Assoâ€" ciation and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. I Continue liaison with the Ontario Minn istry of Agriculture and Food. Strategic Direction No. 6 - Evaluation Strategic Actions: I Design and circulate a survey to gather data from every member to seek inforâ€" mation about future directions. I Identify changes to the existing Strateâ€" gic Plan. Home Br Country, Winter '93 7