Alberta Women's Institutes
For Home & Country
April 29, 2021
Argyle Walks Again
When the Associated Country Women of the World had the first ‘Women Walk the World” event in 2012, Argyle Branch participated. This active branch in a small village in Alberta has walked every year through all kinds of weather. Thanks to sponsors over $450 was raised to support the work of the society around the world.
This years participants were (from left, clockwise) Verlene Spady,Dianne Carroll, Norma French-Heslep, Molly Boudreault, Diane Dammann. Lorraine Hewett, Karin McCracken, Rose Marie Wickstrom and Bailee the dog.
2021 AWI Handicraft List is Now Available!
A Message from Marilyn Wattenbarger, AWI Handicraft Coordinator.
Welcome to spring everyone. Easter has just passed and it was a wonderful warm weekend. Hoping everyone got to have dinner with one member of their family.
There have been some changes accepted by council to the Handicraft list. There is a new category called “Felting” and the Arts section has been altered and expanded. Please look for these changes in the new Handicraft List which will be published by the AWI Council. I am hoping that everyone has been able to complete projects to put in the up and coming AWI Convention in September. There will be two items per category allowed from each branch, but these must be from two different members. This is a one time allowance because of COVID-19 and the in person AWI convention 2020 being cancelled.
Happy crafting in whatever category you enjoy.
Click here to view Handicraft Page.
April News and Notes
Greetings:
Your Provincial Council had a meeting March 29 via Google Meets.
We approved the changes to the Handicraft List. This will be posted on our Website by the end of April. We had a discussion on burials in rural graveyards, the appeal of these plots for our urban neighbours and issues facing local residents not as active with rural cemeteries and churches. Watch for more on this. Our next council meeting is May 31
The first donation from the collection of recycled bottles was received. Thank you to Grace Scheffelmair, Ridgewood WI for the $30 donation.
Read MoreA Visit with Hoagadon
We had a lovely luncheon meeting on Saturday at Trochu with the Hoagadon Branch. left clockwise
guest Wanda Jones, Leona Pryor,President, Diane Dammann, AWI President as guest, Faye Mayberry, Past AWI President as guest, Lousie Aellen, Treasurer, Gloria Coates, Lise Willsie, Joyce Sibernagel, Doreen Whitenett, Secretary.
FWIC offers “Learning from Our Elders” Events
Is the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home mandate getting you down? Join FWIC’s virtual gathering and register now for a Landscape Painting demonstration with artist Linda Toews, AWI President Elect! The first 40 Canadian residents will receive a gift card to help cover the cost of materials.
Visit FWIC for full details and how to register
News and Notes – March 2021
It is snowing a bit today (Feb 26) so I am thinking that March may come in like a lion and out like a lamb. I am so ready for spring with hopes for a new beginning of all things bright and beautiful.
There were 227 participants on the WI Celebrates cross Canada event on the internet. Several from the United Kingdom and the World President from South Africa were on the call. Internet gatherings will probably be a lasting benefit from the pandemic just as a supplement I hope to in person meetings.
Read MoreHome and Country – Spring 2021
News and Notes ~ February 2021
Elfrieda Westover have a very happy 100th birthday on February 28th
Some COVID restrictions may end soon and we can start getting together.
On March 10, District 3 will have an online conference. The larger conferences need you to register ahead so that you can receive the email invite and have a smooth transition to the meeting. Send your registration to petendia@gmail.com
ACWW “Tea with the President” was a lovely event that can be viewed online. The easiest way is to go to www.FWIC.ca and click on “Tea with the President.” It is a lovely visit with Magdie DeCock of South Africa.
Read MoreNews and Notes ~ January, 2021
We had a council meeting Jan. 11 virtually. These are really working quite well and no cost involved.
The account books have been audited by volunteer auditors appointed by the council. Thank you to Linda Mason, Tina Radcliffe and Linda Toews for a job well done.
It was decided to once again have a cash raffle with the draw date Sept 28.2021. The tickets will be $5 each.
Read MoreItems of Interest.
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