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Feerary, £1997 CENTENNIAL NEWS EM 100 Years Happy Birthday W.|. - 100 years, and going strong Areas across Ontario have been actively preparing for the 100th Birthday of' the Women's Institute on February 19, 1997. WA planned the competition to find a CENTENNIAL LOGO. This Logo, designed by Mrs. Evelyn Tinkers of Avonmore, is now seen on articles across the Province. Thanks to LOW, a beautiful CENTENNIAL PLATE has been produced. The artist was Vera M. Knowles of Langton. W had a tremendous response to the QUILT Competition, and, many hours of work later, the Quilts were hung at the Centennial Prelude BBQ on June 14, 1995. Winner of the Quilt Competition was Henny Veldhuizen of Elora. "6W was a great success with approximately 4,000 members for the BBQ. Thank you to HAMILTON AREA for the Hospitality tent. The CENTENNIAL SONG written, and composed, by Marie Harris of Erin, was beautifully presented by QQCHRANE; W. W approves the use of the Centennial Logo on CENTENNIAL MEMENTOES. Branches are reminded to send reports of their Centennial projects to SIMQQE AREA who are recording the CENTENNIAL HISTORY. Mrs. Joan Chalmers of Richmond Hill, was the well-deserved winner of the TEA-TOWEL cempetition organized by WA. What a turn out for the BLUE JAY Gamel'! W certainly managed to surprise the Skydome personnel! W has brought us the WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ROSE grown by Sheridan Nurseries. On February 19, 100 members will be CENTENNIAL AWARD winners. W arranged the selection process. Every Branch has received a FASHION SHOW BOOKLET. This booklet was Produced WW AREA. Branches are encouraged to Use the booklet in 1997, and, also, to obtain additional copies from Northern Area to donate to their'local library and school. The BRANCH PROGRAM for February 19, 1997 has been developed by mmumwa FEB.19,1997 A great day for the Women's Institute, and a proud and exciting time for all Women's Institute members. Invite yOur friends and neighbours to join you at your Institute Meeting that day as members across Ontario share the sar'ne - Agenda. If we Sing the Centennial Song loud enough, the chorus may be heard by all from T'renton to Sault Ste Marie!!! THANKYOU Hundreds of hours were volunteered by the members of Area Committees. Space does not permit each name to be listed here to thank them sufficiently for their tireless efforts. Thank you, thank you, thank you. N A T I O N A L CELEBRATION Ontario hosts the National Celebration from June 17 to June 22, '97 in Hamilton. Registrations have been reCeived from around the World! IT MAY NOT BE TOO IATE FOR YOU!! Call the F.W.I.O. office for a registration form and more details. Emma ITEMS Participate in the Celebration. Order your Centennial souvenir today! Women's Institute Rose - $16. Centennial Plate - $50. T-Shirts (mailbox) - $10. Centennial Tea-towel - $8. W.I. plaStic 1,2" ruler - $2. Celebration travel mug with lid - $5. Contact: Mrs. Helen Duffield, P.O.Bo'x 29038, 55 Wyndham St. N., GUELPH NIH 7T8 (Tel: 519-763-8984)