Institute News Vol. 54 September 2012 No. 3

WI: Women Inspired

For the first time in Prince Edward Island WI history a special medal ceremony marking decades of Women’s Institute leadership has taken place. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals were recently awarded to PEI Board Presidents of the Federated Women’s In-stitute of Prince Edward Island. On May 28, at Government House, The Hon-ourable Lieutenant Governor Frank Lewis and Honourable Premier Robert Ghiz presented commemorative medals to the current President and seventeen of the living Past Presidents of the PEI Board of Directors.

The medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. The current Board of Directors and staff were present during the Diamond Jubilee Award ceremony at Fanningbank and extended their sincere congratulations to all recipients in these and future ceremonies.

PEIWI President Doreen Cole indicated all previous provincial Board of Directors, Branches and members of Island communities are to symbolically share in the receipt of these particular Diamond Jubilee Medals. The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal is a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time it serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.

The awarding of these medals were especially notable as Her Majesty The Queen has given her patronage to many Canadian organizations including Federated Women's Institute of Canada. PEI being the second largest member of FWIC in Canada is honoured to have the connection to the Royal Monarchy and to be awarded the monumental medals. Award recipients include Roma Campbell, Doreen Cole, Kay Crabbe Joan Dawson, Inez Dixon, Hazel Graham, Marie Kenny, Geneva King, Reta MacDonald, Doreen MacInnis, Mary MacLean, Joyce MacKenzie, Carol MacLellan, Elizabeth Millar, Iva Mutch, Helen Nicholson, Margie Stewart and Betty Watts. Also receiving medals during the ceremony were past Premiers, Pat Binns, James Lee, Keith Milligan and Chief Justice David Jenkins.

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Dear Members,

The spring of 2012 has been most noteworthy for awards, appointments, branch events and committee planning for Women’s Institute on PEI.

I want to personally thank and congratulate many award winners across our Island. It was also a special and momentous occasion to be awarded the Diamond Jubilee Award along with seventeen past Provincial Presidents of WI. We thank all of you for your contributions across PEI resulting in these symbolic awards. At our very successful County Conventions congratulations go the following awards and recipients: Evelyn Clow from South Pinette/Flat River, The Adelaide Hoodless Award of Honor; Louise MacLeod of Queen’s County, and Rita MacDonald of King’s County, Golden Book of Recognition Award and Karen Craig, Friend of WI Award.

Our trip to the National Convention to BC was outstanding on various levels. Eleven PEI delegates in attendance saw Marie Kenny installed as PEI’s fourth President of FWIC, and Carol MacLellan inducted as our elected official to the FWIC Board— congratulations to both of these ladies. The fellowship, provincial commitments and learning from the Convention will be remembered for years to come.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like to congratulate Past Board Member Emily Bryant on receiving the Order of Prince Edward Island Award. The award is to be presented in September from the Lieutenant Governor.

As summer is drawing to a close we hope you have taken the opportunity to enjoy events as well as the collaboration with PEI’s National Park. Congratulations to Institute Branches who held events and gatherings throughout the summer, as we realize you are busy the whole year through. Lastly, our sincere thanks to Exhibition Chairman Carol Connick and Co-Chair Robin Davidson, Board members, various volunteers, contributors and visitors to this year’s Handcrafts and Arts Division of the Provincial Exhibition – We really appreciate your commitment to our Exhibition.

We look forward to seeing you this fall at our Health Fair in September and Fall Workshops. Best Wishes and very proud of what you do for Home & Country.

-Doreen Cole, President, PEIWI

Every day one should at least hear one little song,

read one good poem, see one fine painting and—-if at all possible—-speak a few sensible words.

-Goethe

L-R Roma Birt, Glenn Younker, Jacquie Laird, Doreen Cole and Margaret MacPhail

$14,041.64 was raised in support of the Prince County Hospital new Dialysis Unit.

The Culinary Institute was beautifully decorated by Silhouette Bridal Centre.

Various merits of achievement were presented in June at PEIWI’s 2012 County Conventions.

One of the prestigious awards in Women’s Institute, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions by a mem-ber currently active in Women’s Institute work was presented to Evelyn Clow from South Pinette/Flat River. Clow served on the Provincial Board of Women’s Institute as Secretary and Exhibition Chairperson and represented the PEI Women’s Institute in New Zealand, Kansas City, LaHague and South Africa. She was active in Allied Youth, and served in a variety of other volunteer posts.

Also announced during the conventions were the Golden Book of Recognition winners which were presented to Louise MacLeod for Queen’s County, and Rita MacDonald for King’s County for their continuous major contributions to their Branch. Nominations for Prince County were not received.

Karen Craig received the Friend of PEIWI Award for her 22 years of dedicated service as Executive Director of PEIWI.

Karen Craig receives Friend of PEIWI Award for 22 years of dedicated service.

Adelaide Hoodless Award of Honour presented to Evelyn Clow (right) from South Pinette-Flat River WI.

PEIWI President Doreen Cole (Left) with the Honourable George Webster, Deputy Premier of PEI and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry.

President Doreen Cole reporting during the 2012 County Conventions.

PEIWI Book of Remembrance listing members no longer with us, was on hand at each of the three County’s Convention’s Memorial Services.

Louise MacLeod (left) from Uigg-Kinross-Grandview WI receives the Golden Book of Recognition Award from presenter (right) Past-President Carol MacLellan.

Mary (Rita) MacDonald (left), of East Point WI receives the Golden Book of Recognition Award from Past-President Carol MacLellan.

Donna Kitson, Convener for Environment (right) presents door prizes to lucky PEIWI members.

2012 County Conventions

Guest Speaker - British Yachtmas-ter, Sailing Instructor & PEIWI Executive Director Ellen MacPhail spoke on motivation, teamwork & passion.

Spotlight on the Fourth FWIC President - Marie Kenny

Marie Kenny as National President Elect of FWIC was recently in attendance as an invited member of the Canadian delegation to the 56th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held at UN Headquarters in New York City.

Marie’s Acceptance Speech

Marie with Governor General of Canada at recent awards ceremony for an Island family in Ottawa.

Marie Kenny (left) enjoying dinner with out-going President Ruth Blenkhorn during the Red Dress Gala during the FWIC Convention in Sidney British Columbia.

PEIWI President Doreen Cole congratulates newly installed FWIC President Marie Kenny.

Marie and her husband Cecil celebrated the successful completion of the triennial project ―The Heart Truth‖ at the Red Dress Gala during the FWIC convention.

Reflections from National FWIC President It is both an honor and privilege to write this report as your newly installed National President. I am excited about the three years ahead, and certainly will need your prayers and support as we moved forward taking steps to strengthen our organiza-tion. Together we will embark on new initiatives and build on existing legacies. We have a strong, sure foundation, and as we strive to re-energize F.W.I.C.. We will face challenges I am sure, but each one will be an opportunity to grow, to rethink and to develop an even more effective unified voice for women across Canada.

Convention 2012 in Sidney B.C. certainly was a tremendous success as women from across Canada gathered for the National Convention of Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada It was a delight to see so many W.I. Friends in Sidney and I want to especially thank the P.E.I. delegation for making such a special effort to be there, your support is appreciated.

The Theme for the triennium was ―Coast to Coast ~ Women’s Institute Alive and Well‖ and we certainly experience that as the Mary Winspear Convention Centre was a bustling site of W.I. members partici-pated in both social and business sessions. The Speakers included: Peter Legge, an internationally ac-claimed professional speaker; Linda Wegner, a workshop consultant with the Agricultural Institute of Management in Saskatchewan; and Elaine Froese, a specialist in helping people in agriculture address business concerns and how all women need to be money smart.

Tour Day was excellent with the finale a salmon dinner at Sooke with special entertainment being a l oggers show of skills. One afternoon was filled with a diverse series of workshop and one evening we got to enjoy the Sidney Summer Street Market. The triennium project ―The Heart Truth‖ came to a suc-cessful completion with the celebration of a Red Dress Gala. Immediately following the closing ceremony the new installed Board met for its first meeting, where we set the course we will follow over the next three years.

Executive members will meet in November in Ottawa and over the summer I will be in contact with Com-mittee Chairs. My hope and goal over my term is to strengthen communication between National and Provinces. I also will be working on enhancing ways provinces can share ideas more effectively with each other.

The future of Women’s Institute lies in each of our hands, we have been passed a brilliant torch and it is our responsibility to pass it on to the next generation so the lives of our children and our children’s children will be as rich and as blessed as ours. I ask you to work with me to make our Communities the best place ever to live, as we work together for Home and Country. Marie Kenny F.W.I.C. President

FWIC Convention 2012 Sidney, British Columbia

Red Dress Gala celebrating the success of the Triennial Project “The Heart Truth” (Left-right): Hon. Marion Reid, Annie MacPhail, Myrna Murray, Jacquie Laird, Florence Carver, Carol MacLellan, Marie Kenny, Doreen Cole, Elva MacLeod, Margaret MacKinley, Audrey Farquharson, Reta MacDonald.

President Doreen Cole & Past-President Carol MacLellan enjoyed the many tours offered.

PEI Delegates: Margaret MacKinley (Left) & Reta MacDonald (Right).

PEI Delegates Florence Carver and Elva MacLeod, Alliston WI.

President Doreen Cole, flag bearer leads PEI Delegates during Opening Ceremony.

Hon. Marion Reid at the Red Dress Gala

June 10-16, 2012 Sidney, British Columbia

Uigg-Kinross-Grandview WI took part in the ACWW Women Walk the World project with members walking the ―Rails to Trails‖ in the Uigg area on Sunday, April 29th, 2012.

April 29, 2012 ACWW ‘Women Walk the World

During this past school year-Homeroom Class 7A of Monta-gue Intermediate School cleaned up the Confederation Trail - over 30 bags of garbage were collected.

PEIWI Board Members Donna Kitson (L-R), Robin Davidson along with The Honourable Frank Lewis Lieutenant Governor of PEI, His Aide-de-Camp, and Board Members Mary Musick and Heather Jenkins were on hand at Montague Interme-diate High School for the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Tree Planting Ceremony.

DID YOU KNOW? Over 411 metric tons of litter has been collected and bagged by volunteers through the Annual Women’s Institute Roadside Cleanup in the last 10 years.

Having a rough morning? Place your hand over your heart. Feel that? That’s called purpose. You're alive for a reason. Don’t give up.

Annual Roadside Cleanup Spreads into events across the Island

2012 Heritage Fair PEIWI Special Award Recipient, Sydney Rennie ―Nursing Past‖, Alberton Elementary.

PEIWI would like to congratu-late the following scholarship winners:

Louise MacMillan Scholarship $100 - Mariah Hogan, Charlottetown Rural High School. Education Scholarship $500 - Jolene Cole, Westisle High School. Jolene Cole (Left) Mariah Hogan (left)

New CONVENOR KITS

for the Fall

WI Office Summer Student Katie Doiron has been diligently working on creating new educational program kits for PEIWI’s library. These kits are up-to-date, will be ideal for home, family and work place settings. Kits will be available on our new website please check out www.peiwi.ca

New Kits: Recycled Crafts, Illegal Drug Awareness, Social Media, PEI Women in Politics, Kidney Disease, Composting 101, Homemade Cleaning Recipes, Wreaths, PEI Birds, Parts 1-3, First Aid Home Remedies, PEI Women’s Groups, Immigration, Apple Picking & Stor-ing...and more to come!

Mermaid Life Memberships celebrated at Government House

L-R: Her Honour, Dorothy Lewis; Recipients of Life Memberships: Darcie Lanthier, Dianne MacDonald, Mabel Gallant; and PEIWI President Doreen Cole.

Branch Dues & Donations, and Membership forms - Deadline is Nov 15, 2012 Notes & News - deadline is the 15th of every month for submissions. Institute News - deadline for submissions for the December’s issue is Sept 1st. Life Memberships - Applications are available at the PEIWI Office or online. Please include photo & citation with application.

The PEIWI Website contains information for upcoming and past events. Current issues of Notes & News,

Institute News including Convener Kits are available online at our new website:

www.peiwi.ca.

Honorary President Betty Millar 7b Barret Street, Kensington C0B 1M0 836-3205

EXECUTIVE Past-President Carol MacLellan 21465 Veteran’s Highway C0A 1N0 964-2478 everett.mac@pei.sympatico.ca

Hunter River RR4

President Doreen Cole 5376 Rt. 20 Kensington C0B 1M0 886-2207 stanleybridgeschool@live.ca

President-Elect Cynthia Mitchell 461 Village Green Rd. Rte. 272

Village Green C1B 3V1 651-2442 camitchell@upei.ca

Vice President

Secretary Myrna Murray Borden Carleton C0B 1X0 855-2636 myrnamurray@gmail.com

Treasurer Audrey Farquharson 2240 Bethel RD. Mount Herbert C1B 3L8 569-2612 foxrun65@hotmail.com

CONVENERS Agriculture, Fisheries Jacquie Laird 5955 Rte. 13

& Aquaculture RR2 Hunter River C0A 1N0 964-2641 peicrafts@live.com

Canadian Industries Mary Musick P.O. Box 631 Montague C0A 1R0 838-4332 marymusick45@hotmail.com

&Safety

Citizenship Glenn Younker 562 Brackley Point Road C1E 1G5 566-5941 glenn43first@pei.sympatico.ca

& Legislation Rte. 15 Brackley

Cultural Activities Heather Jenkins 723 Lr. Montague Rd. C0A 1R0 838-4367 heatherjenkins60@hotmail.com

Montague RR2

Environment Donna Kitson 1151 Brackley Pt. Rd. C1E 1R1 672-2746 dekitson@hotmail.com

Rte. 15 Harrington

Home Economics Miriam Lank 160 Hyde Point Rd. C0A 1H1 566-2812 miriamlank@pei.sympatico.ca

& Health Meadowbank

International Affairs Roma Birt Covehead Rd. Box 91, York C0A 1P0 672-2425 romabirt@hotmail.com

Exhibition Chairperson Carol Connick 503 Riverdale Rd, Bonshaw RR3 C0A 1C0 675-4435 cconnick@pei.sympatico.ca

Exhibition Co-chair Robin Davidson 78 Route 18A, Murray Harbour C0A 1V0 846-0439 robin78@live.ca

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FWIC President Marie Kenny 2 Cudmore Lane C1E 2P8 368-8285 pastormarie@eastlink.ca

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Savour the Flavour Cookbook- $10.00

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PEIWI Pens - $3.00

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PEIWI Logo Pins - $3.00

PEIWI Napkins - Package of 25 - $7.00 50 - $14.00 100 - $28.00

WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR

September 25, 2012

6:00- 9:00 pm

Murphy’s Community Centre

Tickets $5.00

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