HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-06-05, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008. PAGE 19. By Lois ElliottDistrict PROThe Huron West District of theWomen’s Institute held its 108thannual meeting at the Belgrave WIHall on May 26.President, Jean Fraser chaired themeeting which was hosted by the
Maitland Branch with the theme, WI
Women Facing Challenges.
Opening exercises and the annual
reports filled the morning agenda.
London area president, Anne
Innes, said the curators workshop
will be held Aug. 5 at Kirkton-
Woodham Community Centre and
London Area Convention is on
Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Shedden. Others
bringing greetings were: Huron
Perth, Eleanor Elgie; Huron South,
Lois Gill and Perth South, Susan
Christie.
An interesting historical society
report was presented by Isabel
Bissonnette who encouraged
everyone to attend the annual dinner
meeting on Oct. 24 at Clinton with
the speaker Pamela Stanley.
Pat Saundercock of Clinton,
brought greetings from the 4-H
council. She said the 15 clubs have
about 170 members and 38 leaders.
The agriculture projects are being
updated. One new club, miniature
horse club is quite popular.
Membership fees are $60 with $50
going to 4-H Ontario, leaving only
$10 in Huron.
They still collect used pop cans
and used car batteries as a
fundraiser.
The 4-H dinner and silent auction
will be held Aug. 18 at the Auburn
Hall. 4-H is still alive and well in
Huron County, she said.
Each year a cash donation is given
to Friends of 4-H.
Everyone enjoyed a potluck noon
luncheon after which the president
entertained with a humourous story
entitled, Never Again.
Guest speaker, Patty Pizziola,
editor of Home and Country
presented many unique ideas on how
to meet challenges head on, with
solutions to move forward. WI needs
to change to meet the needs ofyounger women who have limitedtime. Members need to find theactivities and issues that matter tothem.Musical entertainment by Mrs.Krista Scott-Hewitt and TammyHewitt was enjoyed.
Area voting delegate Ruth
Gourley, stated that a report of each
provincial board meeting will be
mailed to each branch. Provincial
board director, Ilene Chesterman,
brought greetings and also had items
for sale.
An in memoriam service for all
deceased members was led by
Debbie Bauer and Donna Young.
The new slate of officers was
installed by Anne Innes.
Courtesies were extended to all by
Nancy Jardin.
The 2009 District annual meeting
will be hosted by Belgrave Branch.
Members concluded the meeting
by singing God Save the Queen.
WI holds 108th annual
Exec
The Huron West District Women’s Institute met at Belgrave, Monday, May 26. The new slate
of officers is, back row, from left: Anne Innes, London Area president; Audrey Fenton, second-
vice president and public relations; Mabel Jacklin, secretary-treasurer; Dianna Robinson,
ROSE co-ordinator, examiner; Debbie Bauer, past president. Front: Nancy Jardin, assistant
public relations; Jean Fraser, president, convention delegate; Ruth Orien, advocacy convenor.
Absent: Wilma Higgins, curator; Jean Nethery, assistant curator, examiner. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Nominations
It was out with the old and in with the new last week in
Brussels when the Huron Perth Women’s Institutes met for
their fourth annual District meeting. The theme of the
meeting was the health-related, When In Doubt, Check It
Out, and it featured a potluck lunch. Back left: assistant
public relations officer, Marilyn Whaley; past president,
Darlene Harding; Tweedsmuir curators, Leone Foerter and
Everdina Bender; second vice-president, Marg Greig and
ROSE, Barbara Grube. Front left: secretary-treasurer,
Bonna May; president, Eleanor Elg and first vice-president,
Verna Coneybeare. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Happy Birthday Wayne
Love Mom, Sharon,
Dianne and Donna and families
The winner of the print titled “2 Minutes to Midnight,”
valued at over $1,000. was presented by Wayne
Willis of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 176.
5 0 t h A n n i v e r s a r y
Please join us to celebrate the
50th Wedding Anniversary
of
John and Marie McIntosh
Sunday, June 8
A come and go tea
will be held from 2-4 pm
Belgrave Community Centre
In lieu of gifts a donation box to
the Wingham Upper Deck
Youth Centre will be available.
You’re invited to attend the
100th Birthday Party
Celebration
of
Janisa Coultes
on Saturday, June 7
2:00 to 4:00 pm
at the Belgrave Arena
Best wishes only please.
Buck
& Doe
for
JOHN STOREY
and
JENN BERE
Saturday, June 7
Seaforth Community Centre
Doors open at 8 pm
Tickets: $5.00 advance
$7.00 at the door
Music provided by DJ
Late luncheon provided
Tickets call Al
519-527-1057 or 519-527-1049
Friends and Family are invited to a
Buck & Doe
for
Richard (Dick) Watson
and
Danielle Thompson
Friday, June 6 ~ 9 pm - 1 am
Belgrave Community Centre
Age of majority • Tickets $5
For tickets and bus information call
Michelle 519-440-0991
or Dave/Becky 519-335-4158
Bus Pickup - 9:00 Valu Mart, Wingham
8:45 Watson’s Home Hardware, Gorrie
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