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FEDERATED _ WOMFN!S INSTITUTES OF QMNMTARIO ' . REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS â€" 1965â€"1966 â€" . (Mrs. Leonard Trivers, Thessalon, Convener) It has been difficult to obtain a true picture of the work being done in the province, due to the variation in the reports received.. Somé Area Conveners have sentâ€"only the resolutions sustained at convention, with no information.as to - percentage of reporting, roll calls, or the type of program used at the resolutions meetings. > > * * Five Areas report 100% réporting by Branches. It â€"appears that in many Areas, members are making a serious effort to have successful: programs, with a resulting~ improvements in the resolutions beingâ€" presented.We commend them for this interest. The 1966 Officers! Conference included Branch Resolutions Convenefs,.'with ' about 75 attending. The two discussion groups were led ‘by Mrs. G. Gonnell and the Provincial Convener. There was much lively discussion, and we trust that there was also learning. | * O 8 4 Wt y on C oy® e Twentyrésolutions wore presented to the Provin'ciai Board at the Spring â€" Meeting, in addition to one emergency resolution, and & request for endorsation of a resolution presented by the Ontario Food Council, on the use of food colouring in canned‘red sour cherries. = The endorsation was givenâ€"and the emergency resolution, asking that Jack‘s Lakée Branch reméin in Simcoe West rather than transfer to. Simcoe * © Centre, sustained. In addition, seven resolutions were sustained of which two had : each come from two areas. Thus, almost oneâ€"half of the resolutions sustained at . f Area Conventions have been approved by the Provincial Board.‘ This is an improvenient over former years, and reflects the preliminary study, care in preparation, and ~ the provision of supporting material by the branch members ‘and conveners at the three level$; >We appretiate these improveméfits, and urge that Branches seek to maintain the high â€"level you are attaining. > w We have been informed by the Department of Education that the bookâ€""Yellow. . Briar" is presently on the list of books for" Secondary Schools; 19_62. The Minister of Health has replied that the request for training of ambulance drivers‘is to be considered, and we will héar further.< © The matter®of testing ..~. newborn babies for the imbaliance causing phenylketonurisa has already beén the subject of a statement in the House, and regulations are in effect how. â€"~:"° . At time of reporting, no reply has been received to the request for compulsory . automobile insurance. The Provincial Secretary, in commenting on the resolution re the lowering of drinking age, expresses appreciation for our irterest, and assures us there is no . intention of any change. * ' - The Federal Minister of Finance, on the matter of 112 sales tax on drugs, advises that the action of the legislature will be guided by a special Committes on Food and Drugs, now sitting. ' ® The resolution concerning preâ€"shrunk bindings on cardigan sweaters brought a request from C.A.C. for specific details on brand names, prices, etc. for definite inquiry. This information has not been forthcoming from the Branch where the . resolution originated. " Lprep