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emeram 1 yOR HO3j;; C ,firgfi%{;@ RENFREW SOUTH DISTRICT WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ' | \ 2 Cy sw NEWSLETTER io t iarr £ZITHTH ISSUE -- maY 2005 essm mm mm Hello WI Members Yes, we have been a little tardy getting our newsletter out -- but we were thinking of you and trying to come up with new and exciting news for everyone to read. Sorry for the delay but we hope that you will enjoy what we have come up with. As we noted in other newsletters, we are looking to profile different Wis in our District. What better way to start than with the oldest WI -- Burnstown. We hope that you will enjoy what has been put together for you to read. Who will be next -- I look forward to getting an email or letters from you. We also realize that there are lots of milestones being celebrated by various Wis in our District. Please send your write--ups and photos to us so we can highlight your special day. In this busy world it seems harder and harder to stop and smell the roses. Taking a few minutes to reflect on what we have been given in our lives and | to enjoy them with family and friends is something that we as women can pass on to our children, grandchildren and great--grandchildren. Not only | should we tell of our past remembrances, it would be more important to leave a lasting story for all to enjoy. 'Don't have time' seems to crop up in the | conversation again -- but it might not be that hard. 1 suggest that you have a journal beside your favourite chair and as a special memory comes to | mind, pick up your pen and record it. It may not be perfect-- but it is a memory that others will love to hear or read years later. Once some of these chapters are completed, find someone who will transfer your memories onto a computer, include some pictures of your parents, siblings and family, i and you will have your own history book. What a treasure! _ This is our challenge for each of you. Share your lives for all to read. | Spring has finally sprung -- we think! Hope that everyone will be able to attend the District Annual in Ammprior on May 149. Help keep WI alive in | Renfrew South District. Be active, share our news, invite guests and enjoy your organization. Enjoy this edition of your Newsletter and keep us informed of your news events. Joanne McDonald and Jo--Anne Camelon | Profile of a Branch 4. We had lots of eating, with dinner out and _ 10. We sewed and made centerpieces for the | Burnstown W.1. potlucks. We invited the District Executive Bonnechere Manor. to two of these meetings. 11. Two members had their stories published | e e e cmmeetmmertzes 5. We had amembership drive, inviting the in the Women's War Stories book. | & ,'\ oi it ol Pss Ntnt ladies of the area to an evening in the 12. Four members were honoured in | n g% }} o a4 ,;F,g ;@@x{gfi'% gardens of Marlene Schaly. Using the post Petawawa with over 40 continuous years | MA es > 4# C n ,,'g, office, we sent an invitation in the form of a of WI membership. | = o saa 4 165C flyer to every house on the RR 1 13. We remembered our sick and shut--ins. ol > I;m @gv ?'8»" " Burnstown route. Even though no new 14. We participated in the quilt show at the | | PS" '?&"\% eP . ~ h members were the result, the 10 or so new Arnprior Museum and will be participating | jA TR "'Jt»--é'ngu" ht § ladies that attended became aware of who in the upcoming Quilt Display near | > :'f";f j ,f:'";_iv | in S we are and may join in the future. Toronto. e -- s se s e B pa _ 6. _ Meeting programs were varied. We had a _ 15. We started our own quilt--an angel quilt. \ s y fi';:":' ut ts 1 o9 number of guest speakers, with members _ 16. We participated at all fairs, as well as other | < ihaickibcis C providing the rest of the programs. competitions. Being the oldest branch in the district, » We had 5 _RQSE Programs -- Topics 17. We gave donations. Half went to WI | Burnstown was asked to provide some included visiting the Waba museum, projects with the rest going to Renfrew information about our branch and what we have H|stor¥ of N;:Nab Tgwnsm%and our Hojp:al'stwo Home Supports, a school, : ancestors, Remembrance Day and and the Brownies | been up to lest year. Here are a few facts: making Christmas cards, Government _ 18. We didn'thave any fundraising activities 1. _ Membership -- 18, including one new Info Centre, Renfrew Home Support last year. Normally, though, we have at member. > Other programs included: making floral least one fundraising activity a year, such | » Life Members --6, including 2 honorary decorations, a new massage as card parties and catering. | life members technique, an International potluck, the 19. We initiated a request to have Burnstown's | » There is a good mix of background, War Veteran book and our Chinese scenic lookout brushed. Hopefully, this will | | interests, and ages, although we do not Auction be accomplished shortly. | | have any members in their twenties. 7. Besides the District Annual and Area . | | 2. Attendance -- 12 meetings last year with an Convention, we attended two District in the very busy world around us, we take time | | average attendance of 10.5. One member Workshops, a ROSE workshop, and the _ [0 Come to our meetings, relax and talk to _ | | had perfect attendance, while 5 only Eastern Area Rally at Almonte friends and neighbours, lecth a varlely ohthings. missed one meeting. There were 35 8. _ Members also attended the lovely tea for _ 209 !ty to make a difference in the community entries in our guest book. Bernice Notblitt. This is what the Women's Institute is all about. | | 3. Volunteer Hours -- 1383 non--ROSE hours, 9. _ One member attended the two provincial _ Submitted by Irene Robillard ' | 268 ROSE hours, totaling 1651 hours conferences. |