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Tweedsmuir Histories Institute Hall has own history When Ihe plans for the Ontario Agricultural Museum at Milton materialized a small white bull ding was moved to the grounds and allocated to the Fed- crated Womens Institute of Ontario Here they were to tell the story of the birth and growth of the organization and the part it has played to help women especially in Ihe rural areas The building came from the Community of Sheridan where It had been erected in Through the years it has been a church school community and tem perance hall ice hut residence and finally a workshop Today It bears the name of the Womens Institute Hall and inside with murals on the walls and displays depicts the life and work of ho I through the years From time to time there ore demonstrators here to show the crafts of today In 1980 Womens Institutes visited the hall some having heir meetings and using the kitchen facilities for a social time On June 1980 at the first unveiling of the Ontario Hall of Fame Association Ihe likeness of Dr Ethel Chapman former editor of Home and Country was unveiled This year the sketch of Adelaide Hunter was added to the Hall of Fame so there is a spec- la showcase display about her in the WI Hall The name of Lcc has been submitted by FW IO to the committee for next year in Cou nty are fortunate to be so handy to our WI Hall do pay a visit there before he museum closes for the season at Thanksgiving Halton District Womens Institutes The District Womens Institutes are to be congratulated for the many valuable con tributions they have made to individuals families and the community over past years One very important role is their Interest and support of the Home- making Club Program The WI sponsor clubs by locating volunteer leaders by providing monetary assistance by providing a meeting place for the clubs etc Of the eleven clubs cur rently participating in nine are spon sored by local Womens Institute Branches This involves about one hundred members However over the years many young people have benefitted They have had the opportunity to learn now skills and knowledge and to develop personally to help them become re sponsible members of society The WI also provides an annual Scholarship and Bursary to members who arc furthering their educa tion beyond high school This year the Dr Ethel Chapman Scholarship will be presented to Barbara of No Georgetown and The Wo mens Institute Bursary to Norma Wilson of No 1 Narva In addition to the Womens Institutes have also been active in the adult leadership and educational programs offered by the Home Economics Branch Volunteer leaders attend workshops on a wide variety of topics related to Home Economics and then return to teach this information to their own members and Interested individuals The Home Economics Branch is grateful to the Hal Ion Womens Institute for their con tinued interest concern and dedication in helping young people and adults acquire knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for a satisfying home and community life Congratulations WI on your Anniversary Nancy Schmidt Home Economist Ontario Ministry or Agriculture and Food and Peel Into the 80s Where are we going as a Womens Institute organization It becomes difficult to assess and evaluate the achievements of Ihe Womens Institute or any volunteer group If dollars are the prime re quisite And yet there Is no doubt that the con cern for money needed to run the volunteer organization gains a higher priority with each year of operation We now must look at our selves In a dual role a volunteer group as well as a business organization Always aware that money is a means not an end The Womens Institute relics heavily on Ihe volunteer members to provide directives especially through pro gramming through projects and because of resolutions to voice an opinion to government and industry Also because of our unique position we receive strong support from the Home Eco nomics Branch Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food the direction of the local Home Economists- leadership skills are taught to the WIs and community leaders who in turn teach women and girls In their areas This typo of working together expands the thinking of a volunteer providing a vehicle for learning through the wide variety of available courses The hand and glove situation will become more significant as wc enter the next decade It Is becoming even more apparent that the volunteer must hold on with a bulldog tenacity to keep this segment of society strong As a volunteer organization we need the Home Economics Branch volunteers lo discover more ef fective ways of handling new Ideas providing the participants with a positive self Image rein forcing the effectiveness of volunteer ism and Its worth These histories have been a project of the Womens Institute for over thirty years and they contain historical material relating to the individual community collected and recorded by local people The idea was first suggested by Miss Elizabeth Applcbe or in when she was provincial convener for Historical Research and Current Events Then Lady wife of Canadas Governor General and herself devoted Institute mem ber when In England reinforced this concept inI93GataWI meeting in eastern Ontario when she stressed the need for preserving the history of our developing land Many Branches look the idea seriously and started of clippings Soon the prov incial board of was promoting the Idea compiling the books suggesting types of mat erial and items to be covered as well as order of contents And so the Histories of local communities were launched It was soon evident that curators should be selected to take care of the contents of these books organized to in clude WI branch his tory community history farm histories and records of school a libraries Ind ustries and the like as well as treasured pic tures of Ihe community provided by the people Consequently these curators became key people in promoting good Ideas for ac complishing Ihe task and since workshops have been held for curators to share infor mation on researching and compiling historical records The value of Ihese books as an authentic source of material for students of pioneer his tory has been recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education and people may arrange to look at them in Ihe home of the curator There are over a dozen of them In Hal- Ion In various commun ities and a number of them have been micro filmed by the Provincial archives further safeguard in their con tents and underlining their value as historical material Indeed several Halton WI Branches arc producing their sec ond or third volume at present proof that his tory continues to be made A more recent idea for the individual to record hlstoilcal data is the House Log or the House and Farm Log Thcsi re being encouraged one The log of the house or farm from the beginning who built It of what materials and whether these were locally ob tained when it was built Us occupants through the years and any alter ations made and when With the addition of drawings and pictures these can become quite valuable the family who has researched them Originally it was intended that this record be left with Ihe property if it changed hands and the new owner would keep it up to date All things con sidered it would seem that a copy only of pertinent information from Ihe log could be left when property is vacated because many buyers now never take up residence but rent the house to several families instead or we hove also seen a fine old house demolished to make way for a new one If you value your record keep it for yourself District Womens Institute gives two Bursaries and one Scholarship annually In 1930 It was decided to give a Bursary to a deserving Girl or Boy In County The following year it was decided give a second Bursary and lhue awards have been given annually ever since The bursary winners have to be young people who have done well academically Grade or with at least a GO per cent average and have participated and given leadership in school in Ihe com munity in their church Personal Interests such as music art drama sports or hobbles are also considered Character references from their school princ ipal or respected citizen of their community are also required Finally the applicants must write an essay on Why I feel I should receive the District Womens Insljtue Bursary The Scholarship given by District Womens Institute Is named The Dr Ethel Chapman Scholarship Dr Chapman was born on a farm in the Camp- area and took a very active role In rural life In Ontario She gave I he first lecture- demonstration courses In foods and cooking She the Farmers Magazine for vears ami men returned to Institute and work She had unique ability to change with the times and young peo ple found her delightful She served as Editor of the Home and Country the Womens Magazine from 195267 The first Scholarship was awarded at District Anniver sary in 1971 The recipient must bo a girt from County who has participated in the Clubs Dr Chapman presented Ihe first win ner of Scholarship given in her name to Miss Cathy at District Day in he fall of Did you know That there 13 an officers training at Waterloo University each May for days when a delegate from each branch may at tend That membership in the Womens Institute Is open to all women ic Womens Instllute has represent ation on he United Naions UNESCO and many oth er projects to help others OUR PLACE Country Crafts and Supplies For ALL Craft Lovers We carry an extensive supply of materials to make your next project a WINNER Weve Go Afghan kits rug kits patchwork quilts and patterns lamp frames specialty ribbons full lino of Bernot and Christmas crafts pine and wicker gift items handcrafted chocolaio novelties smocking patterns kits howto books baby accessories childrens rockors table chair sets high chairs COMING SOON DMC Embroidery Yam Cotton ASK US ABOUT CRAFT LESSORS 26 Charles St at Mary St Milton 8762296 Hours to 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