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AFFIRMATIVE NIGHT - The status committee of the Huron Federation of Women Teachers of Ontario orga-
nized an Affirmative Action dinner to which husbands and Board of Education members and spouses were invited.
Shown are committee members Lillian Hallam, Education Centre (left), HFWTA president Florence Keillor, Huron
Centennial, Carol Simons, Education Centre, speaker Joan Westcott, president of the FWTAO, Marie Parsons,
HFWTAO past president, Grey Central and Lois Tebbutt, Brookside.
HFWTAO hosts 'Affirmative Night'
Joan Wcstcott, executive director
of the Federation of Women Teach-
ers of Ontario since 1985, was
guest speaker at an Affirmative Ac-
tion night organized by the status
committee of the Huron Federation
of Women Teachers and held at the
White Carnation in Holmesville on
June 16. Husbands, board members
and their spouses leaned back in
their chairs after a smorgasbord din-
er to hear the Exeter area native
give the latest facts in women's ef-
forts to achieve equality in all facets
of education.
The situation is changing, but
• slowly. In 1984 then Conservative
education minister Betty Stephen-
son announced at a Focus on
Lcaadcrship" conference that boards
would be expected to gather data on
affirmative action, develop policies
and name those responsible for in-
plernenting them. A plan of affir-
mative action was accompanied by
incentive funding.
In 1979-80, seven percent of pub-
lic elementary principals were
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women. By 1988 that had risen to
13.6 percent. The comparative fig-
ures for vice-principal positions are
14.5 and 30.
In 1988, although all are paid on
the same salary scale, the average
pay in the public elementary school
system is S10,000 more for the
men. One reason is that the per-
centage of men in positions of re-
sponsibility is much higher than
for women.
To illustrate the slow pace. of
progress in some areas, Westcott
cited some research done by four
FWTAO teachers in 1975 going
over readers recommended by the
ministry for junior grades. Their
report- was titled "And then there
were none", as they felt none of the
books was free of stereotyping
,women, or presenting fair role mod-
els for girls.
In 1986 three of the four original
researchers tried again. After re-
viewing the readers for grades five,
six, and seven, they wrote another
report called "The more things
change, the more they stay the
same". There was still no reader
they could recommend; they were
shocked and saddened that the same
old stereotypes were still being pre-
sented.
Westcott admitted that in her
teaching career she too had been
guilty, giving girls certain types of
jobs, and boys others considered
suitable for males. She emphasized
that equality to develop potential by
providing equality of experience and
opportunity should begin in the pri-
mary grades. As students progress,
more girls should be encouraged to
continue with science courses, and
the same with boys and art sub-
jects, so both sexes can keep their
options open.
Women teachers with leadership
talents should be identified early,
and given a wide range of experi-
ence and opportunity to prepare
them for promotion. The Federa-
tion overcame the prejudice against
the "broken service" boards feared
when hiring married women, and
more recently won in-service train-
ing closer to home for women
teachers.
Looking to the future of both
women teachers and future students,
Westcott said boards, the ministry,
teachers and the public must work
together to make a difference.
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Rebekah Lodge. meets
EXETER - Pride of Huron Rebe-
kah Lodge met Wednesday evening
with N.G. Sister Mavis Atthill pre-
siding.
The Charter was draped in memo-
ry of Sister Lena Willard.
Members are invited to the
1.O.0.F. pot luck supper on June
VEREYKEN - JEFFERY
Wedding vows were exchanged on
December 5, 1987, between Eliza-
beth Jeffery, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George Jeffery, Appin, and
Frank Vereyken, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Vereyken, Appin, at
Guthrie Presbyterian Church, Mel-
bourne, Ontario, with Rev. Patricia
Shaver officiating. Attending the
bride were maid of honour Lynda
Murray , Komoka and bridesmaids
Bonnie Tomkins, Melbourne, and
the bride's sisters Betty Campbell,
Appin, and Catherine Gosnell,
Glencoe. Best man was John Jef-
fery, Appin, friend of the groom.
Ushers were Marty Van Praet, Lu -
can, friend of the groom; Bill Ve-
reyken, West Lorne, brother of the
groom, and Frank Gosnell, Glen-
coe, brother-in-law of the groom .
The couple are residing at RR3 Lu -
can.
It's time to
hire students •
By. Deb Hodgins
Student Placement Officer
EXETER - The week of June 20-
24 has been nationally proclaimed
as'I-fire A Student Week'. The Can-
ada Employment Centre for stu-
dents actively promotes the em-
ployment of young people
throughout the entire summer,
however, the purpose of this special
week is to increase public aware-
ness of the student employment sit-
uation as well as to increase hiring.
What better way to increase a stu-
dent's self-esteem, summer income
and limit. your workload allowing
.you to spend . more time on more
important tasks or spending some
well deserved relaxation in the sun.
The reasons for hiring a student this
summer are countless.
Primarily, student employment
guarantees that any type of task can
be completed at very affordable
costs. Minimum wage for students,
18 and over, is 54.55' per hour and
for those 17 and under, $3.10 per
hour. Rates for construction and do-
mestic work vary.
Secondly, students are available
for any length of time; whether it
bc, simply for one hour, one day, on
week or longer. We do, however,
promote full-time employment for
students.
Thirdly and most importantly, by
hiring a student you will be provid-
ing the opportunity for today's
young pcoplc to gain valuable work
experience, carter related or other-
wise. It will certainly be an asset to
them in all future endeavours. Giv-
en these reasons, then, the benefits
of hiring students, both from the
perspective of students and employ-
ers seem apparent and definitely
worth considering.
As an employer, you maybe won-
dering what the advantages arc of
using the Canada Employment
Centre for Students, to assist in
hiring. The Studcnt Office serves
two main functions: Finding jobs
for students and finding students
for jobs. The procedure for doing
this is quite simple.
Am employer notifies the office
about a employment position
available for a student. He forwards
such information as hours of
work, length of employment,
wage, duties, etc. Given this, the
Studcnt Placement Officer goes
through a file of students who
have registered and contacts those
who arc qualified. Interested stu-
dents arc then referred to the em-
ploycr who interviews them,
choosing one, or asking for more
rcfcrraf§ to be made.
Employers arc advised to notify
the Student Placement Officer
when the position has been filled.
Although it cannot be guaranteed
in each and every case, this process
usually takes Icss than 48 hours,
and more importantly, saves your
time and effort and it is Free!!
Therefore. , c advantages of this
,11 v help employers
in. • months.
. you have re-
,,, ' t ct uld really use an
-xl.. ' hand around your
store, u n ally need a vacation
from your farm work or you sim-
ply cannot see out of your win-
dows any longer, then enlist the
aid of the Canada Employment
Centre for Students and the stu-
dents registered there..Just drop by
at 414 Main st., Exeter or call
235-1711 between 8:15 and 4:30
p.m., Monday to Friday.
Hire a student!
22 at 6:30. Strawberries lire being
provided. On July 22 the P.N.G.
arc having a bake sale in the former
Hockey Hopper store.
Sisters Isabelle Rogerson, Evelyn
McBcth P.N.G. and Marg Upshall
P.N.G. from Hensall' were elected
to membership in our Lodge.
The September 7 meeting will
commence with a pot luck supper.
Birthday greetings were sung for
Sisters Audrey h'lcGregor, Mavis
Atthill, Ruby Beavers, Bernice Ford
and Lila Smith.
"The Ball Game" was recited by
Sister Marj Arthur and a time of
fellowship followed.
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE -
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hogan, Exeter,
are pleased to announce the forth-
coming marriage of their daughter,
Cathy, to Shawn, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Anthony Rau, RR 2 Zurich. The
wedding will take place on Saturday,
June 25, 1988, at 3:00 p.m. at Our
Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Mt.
Carmel. Open reception to follow.
Dr. W.J. McGregor
is pleased to announce
the association of -
Dr. Barbara Graff
in the practice of General Dentistry
at 17 Sanders St., East, Exeter.
For appointment please
phone 235-1171 or 235-1485.
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