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Clinton News-Record, 1985-5-15, Page 23Women in the 80s Each Tuesday in April, the Huron Women Teachers' Association sponsored a course on Professional Growth and Self- Developznent. This course was offered at Victoria Public School, Goderich. "Women in the Eighties", the theme of this year's course, featured women's professional con- cerns in various areas of communication, media, law and the Arts. "Key Components of Communication" was at the centre of Victoria Corbett's Federated Women's Teachers Association of Ontario presentation on the opening night. By studying one's own personal methods of communication, one was able then, to see what the basis is for effective communication. One of the professional areas that has come a long way in accepting women as equal, is the media. Phyllis Bennett from CFPL-TV, spoke about problems and con- cerns that affect women's success in the media. She feels that women have had an uphill struggle in being accepted by the media, especially television, because of the emphasis placed on appearance and age. Goderich lawyer Norm Pickell, gave the teachers an extensive insight into the rights of women. As Section 15, the equality section of the Charter of Rights became effective April 17, 1985, this session was most ap- propriate. Mona Mulhern, a Goderich artist, reveal- ed a personal message to the teachers, discussing her problems and concerns about becoming accepted as a professional artist. Her slide presentation created much discus- sion and as well, represented many years of dedicated work. People who are familiar with the Blyth Theatre, know about the amount of ground work that makes the end product possible. Representing the theatre that evening were Katherine Kaszas, Artistic Director, Bren- da Doner, General Manager and Linda Lentz, head of fund raising. The White Carnation, Holrnesville, was the site of the wind-up session. As a special feature, Alma Westlake and models from "Colours" in London demonstrated how col- or and style can "make you or break you". Mrs. Cela Sloman and her daughter Margaret, from Clint(;n, were dinner speakers. Although some in attendance had seen the School on Wheels in Clinton, many were not familiar with CN Car No. 15089. The background information and in- teresting stories that Margaret related ein- phasized the importance of this piece of local history. Thanks was expressed to the members of the Huron Women Teachers' Association status committee - Joan Perrie, Eleanor. Scott and Alma Westlake, for organizing the Personal Growth and Self Development Course. Situation in secondary schools to be studied By Stephanie Levesque The needs of technical programs in Huron County secondary schools will be looked at with an eye to getting more provincial dollars. At Huron County board of education's May 6 meeting, trustees heard and approv- ed a request from director of education Bob Allan for the technical study. Allan's request calls for one staff member to study the current situation in Huron secondary schools and how they can be brought within ministry of education guidelines. There will also be an evaluation of family studies' and industrial arts in the elementary schools. "We've studied technical, education quite a few times. Is this another'exercise in futili- ty?" questioned trustee John Elliott. Allan said the idea is to put forward a pro- posal to the provincial government to up- date technical studies. The director was basing his request on Premier Frank Miller's election proposal "Enterprise On- tario". Huron's action, will give it a head start towards Mr. Miller's objective of providing funding for school training programs. Although Allan said he didn't know what ef- fect the outcome of the provincial election would have on ..Enterprise Ontario, the board will go ahead with the study. He said either a principal or vice- principal will be used for the study. Allan stressed this is not an add>on position. Over 250 people took part in a Teachers Professional Development Evening in Goderich on May 3. Ken Weber (left), professor of psychology at the University of Toronto was the featured speaker. He is pictured here with Pat Allen, Chairperson for the Elementary Professional Development LPD) Committee and Ralph Wareham, Chairperson, Secon- dary PD Committee. STAIN DECK% FENCES AND ALL EXTERIOR WOODWORK LESS OFTEN WITH CUPRINOU STAINS AND WOOD PRESERVERS. IA SAVE 25% 1 BUY TWO GET THE 2ND AT HALF PRICE* ® PENETRATES • PRESERVES fl/ BEAUTIFIES • WATER REPELLANT 'VALID ON ANY 4L 1 gal. 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The ministry will reimburse a school ' board up to 75 per cent of the cost of employ- ing a co-ordinator to a maximum of $20,000 in the first year and $18,000.in the second. In . its decision to hire a co-ordinator at about $28,695 4 which will cost the local tax- payers almost $8,000 - the school board made a policy statement. This"l;tatement announces the board's in- tention to undertake an affirmative action program for its female employees "to diver- sify their odeupational distribution within the system and to eliminate any identified barriers to their employment opportunity". It will be the co-ordinator's job to collect information on employment policies and procedures, • receive comments from all employee groups and, by February of next year, file a report with recommendations to the school board and the ministry. Trustee Frank Falconer said he saw no deed to hire a teacher for this position when it is basically a secretarial job. Director of education Bob Allan said while there are some secretarial duties, the role calls 'for someone with professional status because besides the data collection there is a need to evaluate the data and make recommendations. Goderich artist Mona Mulhern 'spoke about her struggle to become recognized as a pro- fessional artist to women at communications workshops sponsored by the Huron Women Teacher's Association. The six week course was entitled Women in the '80s. It, looked a professional growth and sell development. ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TENDER MINISTRY OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Project No. CS -FDP -231 INTERIOR PAINTING LOCATION Y.O.A. Facility Goderich (INTERIM OCCUPANCY) HWY. 21 South P.O.Box 71 Goderich, Ontario N7A 3Y8 The Ministry of Correctional Services will receive tenders .until 16:30 hours, May 30, 1985, at The Tenders Office, 2001 Eglinton Avenue East,;Scarborough, Ontario, M1L4P1, Telephone (416) 750-3433. 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