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News from the FWIO April Meeting Creiff Hills Community and Confer- ence Centre was the setting for the spring meeting of the Executive and Board of Directors of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FWIO). After dinner on the evening of April 13, everyone gathered to brainstorm on topics for Conference '94. The following highlights some of the reports presented throughout the next two days: Education Advisory Committee Kay Taylor read the Family Life Skills Program Report. She stated that Pass-It-On received only five requests. The one re- quest in the North could not be honoured, but the other four will be presented. Hilde Morden facilitated a workshop to determine the future policy on the Family Life Skills Program. After much discus- sion. it was decided that the 3-year pilot project with Pass-It-On be discontinued. The explanation: “Due to the changing lifestyles of WI members, Educational Ad- visory Committees realize the necessity for a CHANGE in direction. Our women no longer have the time for preparation and teaching.” In place of Passaltâ€"On, the Subdivisions and/or Districts will be encouraged to es- tablish an Educational Committee to organize seminars or workshops relating to life skills to meet their particular needs. It was suggested that they use local experts, open the activity to the community, and fill out a report form to send back to the FWIO. The Education Advisory Committee will prepare directives for the Board Direc- tors, as well as a report form to include space for 4â€"H leadership and Agti-Food Education FWIO’s Charitable Status The Charities Division of Revenue Can- ada Taxation has granted expansion of FWIO’s charitable status to include dona- tions to the Headquarters Fund, the History Book and Conference ’97. Charitable Re- ceipts may now be sent to individuals upon request for donations of $25 or more, com- mencing March 15, 1993. 8 Home & Country. Summer ‘93 Centennial Committee The Mementoes Committee have ap- proved the following requests: a Centennial Flag from the Perth North Dis- trict; serviettes from the Ontario North District; a pocket-size date book and plan- ner from the Brant North District; travel mugs from the Huron Fast District; china mugs from the Uxbridge Branch; and, la- pel pins from the Palmyra Branch. Women’s Day at the Royal Mark your calendars now! Thursday, November 11, 1993, is Women‘s Day at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. The theme of this year’s Royal is “food.” The Royal is planning a Christmas Village and the WI will likely participate there. Personal Growth & Renewal A recommendation was passed that the Personal Growth and Renewal Courses will be held in April of 1994, and that drama and photography (knowing your camera better) be offered. Western Regional VP Please note that Marilyn Sharp is the Western Regional Vice-President. In her profile in the Spring 1993 issue. I stated she was the Southem VP. Sorry Marilyn! Erland Lee (Museum) Home The Erland Lee (Museum) Home assess ment of 40 cents per member will be on the FWIO Fee Sheet for 1993-94. Also note that a Harvest Festival Luncheon will be on September 28 and 29, 1993. For more information about the events at the Lee Home contact Mary Kneebone, Cura~ tor/Hostess, The Erland Lee (Museum) Home, 52 Ridge Rd, Stoney Creek, On- tario. L86 3X4, (416)66272691. About ACWW By Peggy Knapp he Associated Country Women of the World is an international urn- brella for women’s organizations worldwide, with particular concern for rural women. ‘ It is pledged to build on the traditional - ' values of family life, to develop commu- ‘~ nity projects, to gain access to skills development, education and training. and to express the views of women to the decision-makers locally, nationally and intemationally. Supported by members’ fees and their collection of “Pennies for Friendship," it has a remarkable record of achievement. Project funds have been generously supported by Ontario WI members through the “Save Sight” and "Water for All” programs, and are now being col- lected for “Women Feed the World,” the project for this triennium. To a woman trying to eke out a meagre existence for her family in a developing country, even the smallest tools can make a world of difference. Our 55 do- nation will buy a garden spade, $10 a preserving kettle. and $20 a wheelbar- row or a breeder for fifty chicks. And our Pennies for Friendship hold women together around the world. Think of it - 7,000,000 of us - bonded together as supporters and friends. Certainly, we can make a difference! Peggy Krupp is the ACWW Ama‘l’resident for Canada.