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t 't I .1 A school teacher nember became the occupant of the "hot seat" for a question and answer period about the local school system. me nesting was a discussion about "the best teacher I ever had". me group enlisted the help of two young coxrputer wizards to demonstrate to them the workings and capability of computers. At: another nesting a speaker talked about miterotechnology and gave a datemstaation of the operation of a microwaw oven. One nesting took the form of a discussion - "why do we do the things we do". There was a speaker from a learning centre and one from a transition house. A teacher's strike in Miskoka caused considerable concern among the nembers there. There was also concern about smaller public schools being closed resulting in longer bus trips, nore teachers being laid off and larger classes. There was a paper concerning Christian education which it was felt needed to be ' upgraded - more qualified teachers and pastoral care for children. C - Music, Mu Dram, Literature, History, Crafts ' Mottoes - more are books, the hack and covers of which are by far the best. Great things are taking place today - are you aware of them? There are four steps to. acccnnplishment - plan purposefully, prepare prayerfully, proceed positively and pursue persistently. Sate ofthe greatest treasures are kind words and good deeds to others. It doesn't: hurt to be optimistic. You can always cry later. '. One snowball of suspicion can start an avalanche of sorrow. . Roll Calls A form of politeness you admire. Name a-Nobel prize winner. Nate a writer, painter or musician from mtario and give a short history or display. Name a country you would like to visit (Answers included Great Britain and Bermuda) . A social custom of gxtsnditrat:heser's day (sleigh rides, school picnics, band concerts, were nentioned) . _ q . A remembrance day poem or a memo of the last war. ' Tell about the mister. or greeting card you received from the greatest: distance. Activities & Pro (s'r.e?.llE m were "tz-Sie-Sc,?)')',,!-,-, Alaska and the Yukon, to the Fiji Islands and~11m Zealand _-- - and-a bus trip to the Cullen Gardens. - One branch enjoyed a visit to an Art Gallery. _ Another heard about tte'trip of the local band to England. The Royal 2bar of 1939 and the Dianne Quinta were subjects for two other meetings. me branch promoted International Day with an exchange of receipes from a foreign comtry and learned about the culture and custom of those countries. Crafts were featured by some branches. Several took the rug braiding course and reported enjoying it. One branch put: on a quilting show for the bicentennial. Another branch visited Canadore College to see the master potter, Keith Campbell at: work. Che branch made Christmas craft articles to enter in the local fair and won a prize for their display. Another branch helped the tom in its 100th. birthday celebrations. There was a speaker on "Glass" with a display. There was concern about what was considered inadequate funding available to the Canada Council to support Cultural Activities in the country. There was a program on scouting and how it is carried on today - an explanation of the badges and how scouts earn them. A member of one branch laid a. wreath on Material Day at: the local Cenotaph on behalf of the branch. D - Museums.“ and Libraries , Members of one branch dressed in pioneer costumes and served refreshments at a log cabin exhibit. at the local fall fair. Matters of several branches volunteer to work at local meemns and fall fairs. At one nesting the first settlers map of Trout Mills and Trout Lake area was shone. Finally, here are a few excellent programs which should have been reported under other convenerships. (1) Brochures from the law society were studied - legal aid, wills, partnerships, etc. (2) A visit to the hate of a when who has received two Canada Council Grants to research and docxment her findings on making paper from vegetation other than trees. (3) Pictures and a. talk on grape growing and harvesting. (4) A talk on nutrition followed by a questionnaire. , (5) A discussion on the need for adequate Musing. - I respectfully submit this report and 1 I have its adoption. _ , Mara Huyck