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9 Branch Secretary Reports, Makes me happy!
Berwyn members were disappointed that their District picnic got rained out. All of the emails from the AWI office are sent out to all members. There will be 3 of them going to the ACWW Area Conference in Sydney, BC…
Read MoreStony Plain and Westoe
Stony Plain sent in a report with a whopping 810 hours.that they had accumulated. The Sept. roll call was”What is your go to meal for unexpected company?” Charlie Gardiner a Provincial Judge was their speaker about Indiginous issues.They have group…
Read MoreA little problem
It is the job of President-elect to audit the inventory of pins and sales items at the AWI office as well as check the invoices for expenditures. I did that this week and had a tour of Fern’s new home…
Read MoreDistrict 5 Branches report
Ella Jane Branch at Cessford, AB (That is along highway 36 north of highway 1) put in 113.5 volunteer hours in May which included the District conference. The meeting seemed to be centered on gardening information. A good book was…
Read MoreLet your voice be heard.
Vote in the up[coming elections. Participate in surveys. Join with like minded women in Alberta Women’s Institutes and help make changes! Global survey on rural living conditions for women. This survey is put out by the UN and ACWW is…
Read MoreMeetings over summer and September
Argyle had a garden party in August. Some members went to Edmonton to visit a former member. The FWIC Anniversary Rose was planted in the WI Centennial garden.
Read MoreMemories of Convention
And they are off!!! Each Convention starts with a parade of flags and dignitaries. O’Canada is sung and the Salute to the Flag is given before the proceeding begin. FWIC President Joan Holte is at the mike while Alberta President-elect,Diane…
Read MoreSophie Miles Winner Replies
Each year all of the new member names that the branches submit are put in a hat and a winner is drawn. The registration for the convention is paid by the award.
Read MoreVisitor from Australia
Rebecca Johnson of NSW Women’s Institutes, on the right, is showing the bags made out of newspaper to Merle. While Isabel reads a program booklet and Merilee pours tea. Mae Deans hosted a dinner at her home for the Australian…
Read MoreItems of Interest.
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