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W.I Convene a Workshop
No full textNewspaper Article - For Conveners & Executive - 'W.I Convene A Workshop'AWI CollectionFor Conveners & Executive •
W. I Convene
The Gray Nun Regional Centre was the
home for approximately fifty members of the
Alberta Women's Institute Executive,
Directors and the Constituency Conveners
from January 20th - 23rd inclusive. The
Workshop was an extensive study of the
factions that will enable our members to do
their best in their communities. Norma
Farquharson, the keynote speaker gave a
seminar on ' Communicating Assertively' to
all those convenors and anyone who joined
for the afternoon. Aileen Kritzinger, an
A. W. I, member, gave an enlightening class
on ' Writing a Resolution'. This also included
the parlimentary procedure in presenting
resolutions. Shirley Myers, Head of Home
Economics Branch, Alberta Agriculture,
A Workshop
/ fit 1
told the ladies of how their department can
always be of assistance in their branch
meetings, handicraft judging and as an
information bureau. ' Effective Speaking' by
Sharon Bazant of St. Albert was a highlight.
It does not matter when we speak, but it
taught us how to always be ready to meet the
challenge. The Provincial Education
Conveners of the A. W. I. presented their goals
and accomplisments in a panel.
These workshops are held once a year for
the executive and conveners, but their
expenses were paid through a grant from the
Wild Rose Foundation this time
Congratulations Echo Hill W.I.
No full textNewspaper Article - 'Congratulations Echo Hill W.I.' An Alberta Women's Institute has taken second place in a Canada-wide traffic safety competition.Congratulations
Echo Hill W. I.
An Alberta Women's Institute has taken
second place in a Canada- wide traffic
safety competition, Bill Perkins, farm
safety director for the Alberta Safety
Council announced recently.
The winning group is the Echo Hill
Women's Institute and the prize is the
Carol Lane Award worth ? 500. The annual
contest among Canadian women's
groups is administered by the Canadian
Highway Safety Council through a grant
from the Shell Oil Company, Limited.
The prize winning project of the Echo
Hill group involved mounting red reflective
tape on 396 pieces of district
farm machinery. Echo Hill is the Busby-
Picardville area northwest of Edmonton.
The campaign was undertaken when the
W. I. became concerned over frequent
reports of accidents and near- accidents
involving heavy farm machinery travelling
district roads at night. Fourteen
W. I. members and 11 4- H members attached
the tape to machinery on 73
farms. The material was purchased with
W. I. funds from the Alberta Safety
Council.
On the W. I's safety committee are
Mrs. Lloyd McMillan, Mrs. William Price
and Mrs. Sam Yeomans.
The Carol Lane Awards have been
established, Mr. Perkins said, " to recognize,
foster and reward women's
achievements toward the preservation
of lives through traffic safety pregrams
their community, province or nation."
They are named in honor of the worn-
' s travel director of Shell Oil and are!
given to the three women's groups
which " have developed and directed the"
most effective traffic safety programs
during the previous year."
Other winners for 1959 were the
Toronto Junior League, first prize; and
the Montreal West End Safety Council
A Husband's Impression of the W.I. Day
No full textNewspaper Article - 'A Husband's Impression Of The W.I. Day' by Gordon Nielson - Home and CountryHOME and COUNTRY
GORDON NIELSON
Ferentosh West W. I.
A Husband's Impression
Of The W. I. Day
The W. I. did meet today,
To plan their work and make it pay.
Before • it starts there's lots of talk
Of weather and frost and lack of crop.
And also the sale was out of luck
For now it's harder to make a buck.
The price of beef is out of line,
And the price of pigs is on a decline.
Thess discussed, they decided to meet.
In the hostess's front room, which is clean arid
neat.
The lounge and the chairs are carefully
brushed
To fool those keen eyes that are looking .
dust.
" O Canada" first, and then comes the creed,
Their corsets are loosened and their voices
are freed.
The babble arises; they all talk at once,
Try figuring it out, you'll feel like- a dunce.
Reports are read out with a semblance of
order,
" Oh, I must go home and feed our poor
boarder."
So the meeting is closed, and then the whole
bunch
Sit gracefully around awaiting their lunch.
When the last car is gone and you've heard
the last shout,
The hostess relaxes, falls flat on the couch.
Those ladies are lovely, each one is a dear;
But thank the good Lord they come just once
a year
Rosewillow W.I. disbands after 74 years
No full textNewspaper Article - 'Rosewillow W.I. disbands after 74 years'. December 14, 1999AWI CollectionThe small membership
of seven ladies have decided
it is time to dissolve their
branch, as of December 14,
1999.
Rosewillow Womens'
Institute was formed
November 26, 1925,
making it 74 years since its
inception. No charter
members are living today,
but Mrs. Alice Avison has
been with the branch since
December 5, 1935.
Constituency Convener,
Mrs. Hazel Miskew,
attended the final meeting
of this willing branch.
Since this was also a
Christmas Party, the
meeting opened with carol
singing and the Creed. The
song sheets were yellow
with age and parched around
the edges.
A cabinet has been
erected in the Wainwright
Museum to hold the W. I.
memorabilia and the minute
books. Visitors will be able
to view the artifacts. Tables
and benches from the old
Sligo School, north- east of
Wainwright, are being
donated to the Museum for
c o n c e s s i o n use.
Rosewillow ladies held
their summer meetings in
this school house, until it
became too derelict.
Final procedures are
being made to pay all dues;
with local charities to
benefit from the disposition
of monies that may be left.
As an annual treat to
the residents, these ladies
have baked many packages
of cookies to take to the
Auxiliary Hospital and the
Wainwright Seniors Lodge.
Many years ago, there
were a Wainwright
Womens' Institute, as well
as, a Gilt Edge
former members
available
W.I. Corner - Tragedy Turns to Success
No full textNewspaper Article - W.I. Corner - 'Tragedy Turns to Success'AWI CollectionW. I. C O R N ER
T r a g e d y T u r ns
t o S u c c e ss
When Adelaide Hoodless, Stoney
Creek, Ontario lost her 18 month old
baby from drinking contaminated
milk, she turned personal grief into a
campaign for training in homemak-ing.
She succeeded in getting household
science into the public schools of
her home city but this did not reach
the wives and mothers who were already
out of school and in homes of
their own.
Mrs. Hoodless felt if men needed
an organization, i. e. " Farmers Institute"
to help them grow better crops
and produce better livestock, it would
be equally beneficial to have an institute
for women.
In 1897, the first Women's Institute
was realized. The main objective
of the organization was to raise the
standard of homemaking. Through
this organization the members hoped
to improve the skills of homemakers
on a physical, intellecutual and cultural
level. The motto, " For Home
and Country" was adopted and is
used today by thousands of Women's
Institutes in many countries.
From this beginning, the institute
idea spread rapidly from coast to
coast in Canada and was formed into
a national organization, The " Federated
Women's Institute of Canada" in
1919.
Mrs. Hoodless had been instrumental
in starting the first public
school classes in household science in
Ontario ( the first in Canada) and
began a campaign for government
support to give university training in
Home Economics.
She continued her work for
women. She enlisted the support of
Sir William MacDonald, founder of
the MacDonald movement to improve
rural life, and financial supporter MacDonald Institute ( 1903) and
MacDonald Hall ( 1904). It is interesting
to note that Sir William
MacDonald, a native of Prince Edward
Island, was one of Mrs. Hoodless'
greatest supporters.
Thanks to the efforts of Adelaide
Hunter Hoodless, a women of vision,
who brought ideas into action, the
influence of the Women's Institute
did not stop with only a movement
that spread from sea to sea in Canada.
Similar groups were set up in
other parts of the world. Sixty years
ago they decided to come together as
one international organization - " The
Associated Women of the World"
which today represents approximately
nine million people in over 70
countries
Rugby W.I.'s 65th Birthday
No full textNewspaper Article -' Rugby W.I.'s 65th Birthday' - On Nov. 3 approximately 50 ladies met to celebrateAlberta Women's Institutes; AWI CollectionRugby W. I.' s
65th Birthday
On Nov. .3 approximately 50 ladies met
to celebrate Rugby's 65th birthday, which
probably makes them the third oldest
institute in Alberta.
Visitors were welcomed by Mrs. Harvey
Hosegood, Master of Cermonies, from
High River, Calgary, Drumheller and
neighboring branches. A resume of their
history was read by Mrs. Alan Vipond,
covering the amount of work done for
" Home & Country" during two World
Wars, the depression and in later years.
Mrs. Joe Rowbottom, 1st Vice President
A. W. I., presented the 65 th year scroll to
Mrs Gary Stewart, Sect. The members
sang a humorous song composed by Mrs.
Ross Young.
Mrs. Holly Hallett, dist. Director- Dist 5
was presented with a bouquet of flowers
in appreciation for her services as Const.
Convener and the workshops she planned.
Mrs. Nora Prosser, only living Canadian
charter member was presented with an
A. W. I, cup and saucer.
Red silk roses were given in
appreciation to Mrs. Jim Johnston, Const.
Convenor: Mrs. Harry Richardson, past
Const. Convener and past Hist. Director
of Dist, 5; Mrs. ('. Davies. past Const.
Convener; Mrs. Alan Vipond, past Const.
Convener; Mrs. Ross Young for her
President of A. W. I, for 4 years. She also
served with F. W. I. C. as a Jr. Board
member. 4 years: Sr. Board member. 4
years: and Director for 4 years and she
toured several of the American states as
the Canadian winner of the Grace
Frysinger Award. The best wishes of all
A. W. I, members are extended to Marion
and her husband and we wish them much
happiness in the years ahead.
The family were happy to receive the
announcement of the marriage of Mrs.
Myrtle Roberts to Mr. Ruben Heyer of
Medical Lake, Washington, U. S. A. The
wedding took place at the Baptist Church
in Quartzsite, Arizona on December 10th,
1978, witnessed by Myrtle's brother- in-law
and wife Mr. and Mrs. Abner Barker.
Mr. and Mrs. Heyer are expected to arrive
at Drumheller in early April after
spending the rest of the winter at their
" winter residence" at Quartsite. Mrs.
Heyer has been an active worker in
A. W. I, all her life, at branch, constituency
and district levels. She was President of
A. W. I, from 1961 to 1965 and was a
Junior Board member of F. W. I. C. She has
also been very active in her
community— Red Cross, Cancer Society,
Hospital Board etc.
The members of A. W. I, extend
congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Heyer
and wish them many happy years
together.
Mcuonneii, mayer, Arizona, msu & uiviveu
by numerous nephews and nieces.
Arriving from Colorado in 1917 she
and her late husband farmed in the
Nightingale district, retiring to Calgary
in 1958. Mrs. Kimmett was a dedicated
member of the Alberta Women's
Institutes having first joined in 1917. She
was awarded a " Life Membership" in
1962. In 1976, she was presented with a
special Award in recognition of 59 years
as a valued member and for her untiring
efforts for " Home and Country". She will
be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Ray Lake A. W. I, has been saddend and
shocked by the sudden passing of Amy
Harpe at the age of 50 on August 7, 1978
in Lilienthal in West Germany while on a
visiting tour with her husband.
She is survived by her husband, their 7
children and grandchildren. She was a
charter member of the Ray Lake A. W. I,
for 18 years and served in different
offices, always willing to lend a helping
hand when needed. She was an active
member in her church and community
and will be sadly missed by all who knew
her.
Mrs. F. Zajic of Wainwright Alberta,
and a faithful member of the Rose Willow
W. I. passed away on Oct 4. at the age of
81 years. She joined the Rose Willow W. I
Pickardville W.I. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
No full textNewspaper Article - 'Pickardville W.I. Celebrates 50th Anniversary'AWI Collection50th Anniversary
Fifty ladies attended a tea in had picked up the torch and car- the Pickardville W. I. and Mrs. K.
the Westlock United Church hall ried it well. Arlow, on behalf of t h e Indepen-on
Friday afternoon, January 12, A P ° e m titled " H o w ^ Y° u " dence W. I. presented an engraved
1973 to celebrate the 50th anniver- was then read by Judy Stefan, gavel.
f r>- i j •„ TO x followed by everyone singing Courtesies for the day were then
sary of the Pickardville W. I. P r a i r i e R o s e > t h e s o n g w r i t t e n g i y e n b y A u d r e y L J g
The tea tables were beautifully by Mary Mercier and dedicated E a c h o f t h e p r e s e n t members
decorated in A. W. I, colors of to, t h e A - W I - a n d ™ r c i t i z e n s was a hostess at a tea table. At
ot our province
deep blue and white and accented P e g g y B r o w n " t h e n introduced t h i s P o i n t o f t h e P r ° g r a m they
with gold candles. The head table the guest speaker ' ~> an Hollands lit; t h e c a n d l e s a t t n e i r table s and
was backed with a large gold ?°" " nter ^ . S f j t M e n. jP0. y ewd hob y gaalvL e Hai « titma lekl yi nmc leusdsead ge T ™ ea arid a glo* vei* y' ? lu n^ ch 0 d e theMn"
ters Pickardville Women s Inst!- recognition of the many good served. Pouring at the head ; able
ed} V \ b^ y blue * srtr eamers Trli ns Taiblte w o r k s t h e A - W J - ] ' a v e a c n i e v e d were Mrs. Katharina Stefan rep- a n d s u g g e s t e d w e g e e k m o r e ^ ^
was centered with a lovely large l i c i t y o n l o c a l endeavours. We and Mrs. Chorlotte Gower repre-cake
decorated by Fanny Sterling w e r e l e a s e d t 0 h a v e D a n menbers The
behind which was a lovely floral d h j if r » n , n r h v with . « . bt- n ™ S i n e e c - r i v manners, ine
hmiaupt sent bv the Westlock W I „ <. „ Y 0 ? ^ 3 anniversary cak e was cut by the
A- W. I. by everyone present, and the Pic-
Also set up in the hall was a Mrs. Kay McMillan, provincial karville W. I. wish to take this
table with backdrop containing secretary- treasurer, presented a opportunity to thank all who sup-historical
material and greetings^ Golden Anniversary certificate to ported our function.
received from v, ariou s people an^ * ——
organizations. Of particular interest
was the life membership pin
and picture of the late Mrs. T. II.
Gower an extremely active member
of this group fcr 36 years.
Visitors were greeted at the
door by Mrs. J. Pollard who was
in charge of the guest book.
The program began with the
signing of O'Canada, followed by
the Institute Creed. M. C. for the
afternoon was President Peggy
Brown who then gave a few
words of welcome and tribute to
the early members, seven of
whom were able to attend, namely
Mrs. A. Adam, Mrs. Annie Glebe
Mrs. Lawley, Mrs. J. Halwa, Mrs
Delia Craddock , Mrs. Charlotte
Gower and Mrs. S. Yeomans.
These ladies were brought forward
introduced and asked to say
a few words. Corsages, made by
Phyllic Chapotelle in deep blue
and white, were pinned on each
one by Audrey Lang. Then everyone
sang the Institute Rally Song
accompaniel by Mrs. Tom McMillan
at the piano.
This club disbanded in 1949 but
was re- organized in 1953. Four of
the reorganizing members were
present who were then brought up
to the front, introduced and each
said a few words. These members
were Mrs. Rose Victoor, Mr.
Irene Marshall, Mrs. Florence
Lambert and Mrs. Charolette
Gower. Another song, titled Alberta
was sung by all present.
Then the present members were
brought forward and introduced.
They were: Secretary Audrey
Lang, Treasurer Judy Stefan, Historian
Margaret Hanlan ( member
16 years), Mrs. J. Pollard ( member
12 years), Mary Pollard ( 12
years), Katharina Stefa n ( 11 yrs)
Phyllis Chapotelle and President
Peggy Brown. Absentees also
mentioned were Arline Alters ( 11
years) Judy McCarthur and club
reporter Ruth Pollard.
Margaret Hanlan then gave the
history of Pickardville W. I. In
the early days it was a very active
group, preparing baby bundles,
Christmas hampers and
helping physically and financially
in the community wherever it
was needed. During World War II
they prepared parcels for our
servicemen overseas, stipulating
that everything in them ( including
candy) must be homemade, and
also purchased cartons of cigarettes
to include in each parcel.
Their spare hours at that time
were spe'it knittirg for the servicemen
and they contributed greatly
to thi s worthwhile cause. After
reorganizing, the group contained
to be active in the community. Be
sides doing things previously mentioned,
they furnished the kitchen
in the Pickardville Curling Rink
and donated a curling trophy for
many years. They also spearheaded
a drive for a piano and libr-ry
in Pembina Lodge and donated
a bookcase for this project.
One of the many things they did
to raise money was running the
food booth in the Triple ' J' Auction
Mart. The present group
raises money through doll clothes
sales, selling cotton wiping rags
and cards. Any donations of rags
would be gratefully accepted by
any of the members: In 1971 they
raised money to buy a special type
hearing aid for a W. I. member.
Next on the program were two
dances d o n e by Peggy Brown and
Jenny Sterling, attired in old fashioned
clothing.
Past and present constituency
convenors were then introduced
by Mary Pollard. Past convenors
Mrs. Mary Squair, Esther Brown
and Gladys Doherty said a few
words, Mowed by present constituency
convenor Mrs. Florence
Cameron bringing greetings from
the Pembina Constituency. Later
in the afternoon, another past
convenor, Mrs. Ida McMillan arrived
and was honored also.
Mrs. Nellie Whitson of Edmonton,
Provincial 2nd vice- president
then gave a timely message in
which she stated the present grou
The public sector in the Caribbean : issues and reform options
No full textThe public sector's performance in the Caribbean varies, in reducing poverty and in creating an enabling environment for growth. Barbados and the Bahamas have been the high performers, Guyana and the Dominican Republic have been sluggish, and the other Caribbean countries fall in between. In the Caribbean region, the public sector is now the predominant provider of tertiary education and health services (university education and hospital-based curative care), which mainly benefit the nonpoor. Attempts must be made to recover costs from high-income users and use that revenue to improve the quality and quantity (as appropriate) of basic services. Lessons from experience suggest that most Caribbean countries need to encourage the private sector to participate more in providing infrastructure and need to provide a better regulatory framework. The good news: this is already taking place in many countries.Health Monitoring&Evaluation,Public Health Promotion,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Decentralization,Environmental Economics&Policies,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Health Monitoring&Evaluation,Poverty Assessment,National Governance,Inequality
78th Annual Peace River Constituency W.I. Conference Staged
No full textNewspaper Article - 78th Annual Peace River Constituency W.I. Conference staged by Glenna EastmanAWI Collection7 8 t h A n n u a l Peace R i v er
C o n s t i t u e n c y W . I .
C o n f e r e n c e staged
by Glenna Eastman
The 78th Annual Peace
River Constituency Women's
Institute Conference
was held on March 20,1998
at Grace United Church,
Grimshaw, Alberta.
Everyone was welcomed
by Constituency Convenor
Lydia Martin. Reverend
Audrey Brown representing
the town of Grimshaw welcomed
all visitors and members.
Visiting officers were
Mildred Luz - Alberta Women's
Institute Vice- President;
and Kay Saastad, District
Director.
The Memorial Book had
three names submitted.
Alice Craig- Charter Member
of Grimshaw W. I.; Krissy
Simpson - Grimshaw W. I.;
and Eva Northey - Founding
member of Griffin Creek WI.
and also was a member of the
Peace River W. I.
Kay Saastad gave her
District Director's Report.
She also informed us that the
election of a new District
Director will be this Fall at
the District Workshop.
A demonstration and brief
history on the art of Karate
was presented to us by
instuctor Shawn Walker.
This art helps build self esteem
and teaches how to defend
yourself.
A lovely lunch was served
by the United Church Ladies.
The Guest book had
31 ladies attending.
Mildred Luz gave us an
informative report on Provincial
and Federated affairs
of the Women's Institute.
Margaret Pawlowich was
our Handicraft Judge. She
was very impressed with the
articles and helped us with a
few pointers.
Valerie Nixon reported
the handicraft results.
Griffin Creek W. I. won
first with 47 entries and 331
points. Grimshaw W. I. won
second with 42 entries and
312 points. Berwyn W. I.
won third with 40 entries
and 311 points. Big
Meadow- fourth with 21 entries
and 154 points. Anne
Palmer won the plaque for
most points - 129 total.
Special Prizes went to
Avis Grant winning on her
entry in class 87 ceramics.
Zella Pimm won in class
71 Embroidery and Ruby
Walker in class 18 afghan:
Guest Speaker Patricia
Beckley gave us a talk on
the North Peace Community
Living Society.
This Society provides
support and assistance to
families who have a child
with a disability.
Election of Officers
Valerie Nixon - Handicraft
Convenor, Box 301,
Grimshaw, Alberta TOH 1W0
332- 4837; Doris Eastman -
Agriculture, Box 1632,
Grimshaw, Alberta TOH
1W0 332- 2363; Linda
Mcssner - Education, Box
124, Berwyn, Alberta TOH
0E0 338- 2281; Lena
Williamson - Environment,
Box 155, Berwyn, Alberta
TOH 0E0 338- 2214; Diane
Smith - Health and Home
Ec, Box 865, Manning Alberta
TOH 2M0 836- 2669
FAX: 836- 3572; Maxine
Nordin - International Affairs,
Box 85, Enilda, Alberta,
TOG 0W0 523- 2157;
Glenna Eastman - Constituency
Convenor, Box 127,
Brownvale, Alberta TOH
0L0 597- 3762 FAX: 597-
2288.
Zella Pimm gave a Courtesy
Report. Door Prize was
won by Ollie Draeger. Gooc
work on all your handicraft
Thank you Lydia Martin
for 3 years of service as oui
Constituency Convenor
Special thank you for Grimshaw
W. I. for putting on a
great conference.
See you next year
Ninety W.I. members attend district meeting in Lougheed
No full textNewspaper Article - 'Ninety W.I. members attend district meeting in Lougheed'AWI CollectionN i n e t y W. I. m e m b e r s a t t e nd
d i s t r i c t m e e t i n g in L o u g h e ed
CP Staff Reporters / 99?
Lougheed
On February 18, members of the
Alberta Women's Institute stood up and
were recognized in the Alberta
Legislature, President Elect, Maxean
Brigley told the 90 plus members who
attended the district three conference and
workshop held in Lougheed last week.
" It was a proud day," says Brigley,
who admits she didn't expect a letter to
Agriculture Minister Ed Stelmach would
get her this far.
She wrote the MLA to request that the
government declare February 19,
Founders' Day, as W. I. Day in Alberta.
She was told that the government doesn't
make declarations anymore but was given
three options to get the recognition she
sought for the organization. She chose to
have Stelmach give a one minute speech
on the Women's Institute in the
Legislature followed by a one minute
rebuttal from the opposition.
Twenty- two women, including all but
one past president, stood and received a
very warm and welcome response in the
form of applause from the members of
the legislature, said Brigley. And though,
it wasn't on Founders' Day, she pointed
out, it was just the day before.
Ironically, however, all of this comes
as the W. I. is experiencing dwindling
numbers causing some branches to rest or
even close.
The Lougheed W. I., founded in 1916,
is currently comprised of 15 members.
" Membership is as low as it's ever been,"
says President Hazel Skoberg, who has
been an active member of the
organization since joining in 1945.
Despite being low in numbers, the
local W. I. chapter continues to make a
positive difference in the surrounding
community. According to Skoberg,
recent quilting projects have raised money
for renovations to the Lougheed
Community Hall and a new playground
for the Lougheed School. Earlier this
year, with the cooperation of the Village
of Lougheed, the W. I. designed and
installed a granite cremain memorial in
the Lougheed Cemetery.
In Brigley's address at the district three
conference, she stressed the importance of
developing a focus for the W. I. if the
organization is to continue the tens of
thousands of volunteer hours members
contribute to their communities.
" Last year you reported 19,200 hours,"
she said, " but I think it's more like 24 to
30 thousand hours." If a dollar figure was
put on the work this group does, it would
be worth over $ 240,000, she pointed out.
Brigley challenged members to look at
the W. I.' s objectives and ponder them,
determine if they are okay as they are or
if they need revising in order to make the
organization stronger.
L TO R: MAXEAN B R I G L E Y , MARCELLA BACSO, E I L E E N FEDDERSON
P u t t o t h e c h a l l e n g e : PRESIDENT ELECT OF THE ALBERTA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
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