Volume 153 FEBRUARY/MARCH ISSUE ______

Network News is the official Provincial NETWORK NEWS publication of the British Columbia Women’s Institute. The British Columbia Women’s Institute is a non-racial, non-sectarian and non-partisan educational organization for women. The British Columbia Women’s Institute is incorporated under the British Columbia Farmer’s and Women’s Institute Act.

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BCWI Provincial Board of Directors: 2014-2017

President BCWI Janet Bangs (2014-2017) 633 Sackner Road, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 250-567-4465/250-567-2311 [email protected]

Vice President Colleen Hooper (2014-2017) ANNUAL GENERAL 2877—270B Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3A5 [email protected] MEETING Directors Ruth Veiner (2013-2016) RR#2, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4E8 250-782-5041 [email protected]

Norma Tilgner (2014-2017) RR#2, S130A, C16, Rock Creek, BC MASONIC HALL V0H 1Y0 250-446-6803 [email protected] 514 FRONT STREET

Fay Van Horn (2012-2015) Box 3431, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 250-847-9539 QUESNEL, BC [email protected]

Brenda Devauld (2014-2017) Box 2275, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 250-567-9705 [email protected]

Provincial Office FRIDAY EVENING & Betty Bartlett—Office Administrator PO Box 36 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 SATURDAY Phone: 250-672-0259 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcwi.ca

FWIC—2012—2015 MAY 1 & 2, 2015 Joan Holthe —Executive Officer RR#2, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4E8 780-353-2354 [email protected]

ACWW Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3RB, England Phone: 020 7799 3875 [email protected] www.acww.org.uk Provincial Convener’s PRESIDENT PROVINCIAL OFFICE

AGRICULTURE Listed on page 16 & 17 are the Triennial 2017 Donna Jack Happy New Year Competitions. The Board Members have put 2916 Dawson Drive Here it is “2015”. Fifteen years Saanichton, BC V8M 1W3 together a very interesting collection of 5 com- Email: [email protected] after the year two thousand. The petitions. ACWW Projects are listed on page 18, 250-652-1315 year that everyone thought tech- remember to state which project your are send- nology was finished and every- ing donations in for (you can send donation for Jessie Anderson thing was going to collapse. Here we are more both), but make sure they are sent to the BC 4370 Moss Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6M4 into social media than ever with all ages using Provincial Office. Did you see the impressive Email: [email protected] either a Computer, IPad, Tablet, Surface, etc., list of new members on page 19, Way to go 1-250-743-9040 and connecting with friends & family through BC!!!! ______CANADIAN INDUSTRIES Facebook, Twitter, Blog and Web, this is WI Week is February 15—21, let’s see what AND ENVIRONMENT where the Women’s Institute is heading, espe- everyone is doing for this week. Post pictures or Fay Van Horn cially if we want younger new members. How send pictures to the office and we will put them Box 3431 many branch’s have a Facebook Page? We on our Facebook Page to get the information Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Email: [email protected] should be using it to communicate between out there. 1-250-847-9539 branches, it’s a fun and an educated way to I would like to thank the members that write to ______keep informed about the rest of the province me through the year. I love to hear your CITIZENSHIP AND or the world. While viewing the FWIC Face- thoughts and ideas. I do try to answer everyone. LEGISLATION book Page I found the educational chatter very If you have an idea write me at [email protected] Patsy Nagel Box 38 interesting. Check out their Facebook Page Pouce Coupe, BC V0C 2C0 Happy Valentines Day!!!!! and see for yourselves. Many branches from Email: [email protected] England are adding posts to the FWIC page, if All you need is love. But a little chocolate now 1-250-786-5565 you want ideas for your roll call, special meet- and then doesn't hurt—Charles M. Schulz

Karen Fellows ings or guest speakers, this is the place to be. “Your View of the Future is Shaped by the 195 West Coast Road, In the Network News we have a section with a Past” Williams Lake, BC V2G 4Z4 list of branch Facebook Pages, see page 18. Email: [email protected] 1-250-989-0540 This Network News includes all forms you ______need to fill out for the AGM and have sent in Hi Ladies!! CULTURAL AND by the deadlines. We need to know numbers as EDUCATION the hall we have rented only holds 50. If we Welcome to 2015!! Spring is just Delores McNee around the corner, I hope!! Box 1341, Osoyoos, BC have more registered we will have to look for V0H 1V0 another place. (A nice problem) If you don’t Congratulations, we have a total of 47 Email: [email protected] have a representative at the AGM please make new members so far this year!! 250-495-6045 Yeah!! sure you have a proxy sent with someone who A quick reminder for those Institutes that have Marie Bourgh is attending. There will be an election for one not sent membership dues into the provincial 5225 Rock Creek/Bridesville Rd., director position. office, I will need those ASAP as our year end is Bridesville, BC V0H 1B0 Remember the deadline for the Peace Garden quickly approaching. 1-250-446-2302 ______Scholarship application is Feb 20 to have sent We are gearing up for another exciting AGM, HOME ECONOMICS into the BCWI Office, more information is on which will be held in Quesnel on May 2 at the AND HEALTH page 7. Watch for the FWIC Competition Masonic Hall. Items in this issue include; AGM Wanda Mason deadlines as they are approaching quickly, see Registration Form, Accommodation infor- Box 39 mation, Voting Delegates Credential/Proxy, New Hazelton, BC V0J 2J0 page 8. I Hope everyone is busy selling the FWIC raffle tickets for the Quilt Donna Hen- Nomination Form. Email: [email protected] Please be sure to register for the AGM by 1-250-842-6076 derson made, which will be drawn on June 13, March 31, 2015. Also included are the Compe- ______2015. Let the BCWI office know ASAP who INTERNATIONAL tition Items for our Triennial 2017, I know 2017 AFFAIRS the voting delegate will be for your district to will be here in the blink of an eye!! Bev Byron attend to the FWIC Triennial Convention, as Betty Bartlett, BCWI Office Administrator 536 Beaver Point Road, there are only 10 BC Districts able to vote. If

Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2J9 your district is unable to attend then we will Email: [email protected] 1-250-653-4450 ask another district not listed on page 9. If you (Please also forward copies to would like to have a Pen Friend see page 11. Brenda Devauld) NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 2 British Columbia Women’s Institute REGISTRATION FORM—AGM MAY 1 & 2, 2015 Masonic Hall 514 Front Street, Quesnel, BC

Registration Cost $25.00 (Snacks—Friday Evening Meet & Greet, Lunch Saturday AGM)

NAME : ______

ADDRESS: ______

PHONE#: ______EMAIL: ______

INSTITUTE: ______

Registration Form to be received at BC Provincial Office by March 31, 2015

**Annual General Meeting Agenda & Budget to be included in Network News—April/May Issue** **Branch/District Constitutions will be discussed at the Meet & Greet, Friday Evening—May 1, 2015** **Betty Bartlett to email or mail Branches & Districts their Constitution prior to AGM**

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

TRAVELODGE BEST WESTERN PLUS TOWER INN 524 Front Street 500 Reid Street, Quesnel, BC Quesnel, BC 1-250-992-7071 1-250-992-2201 Ask for Arpana Chowdhary Please call asap to reserve your room prior to QUALITY INN April 1, 2015 as space is limited. When calling Arpana 753 Front Street please quote you are attending the BCWI AGM , Quesnel, BC May 2, 2015 1-250-992-7247

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 3 BRITISH COLUMBIA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, QUESNEL, BC—MAY 1 & 2, 2015

OFFICIAL NOMINATIONS FORM - #1 (If more copies of this form are needed please photocopy)

The ______Women’s Institute of British Columbia submits the following nomination for the BC PROVINCIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS for the term 2015—2018

1 DIRECTOR

To continue a rotating Board of Directors at the 2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, the following are required:

Name and Address 1) One 3 – year term–2015–2018: ______

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SIGNED:

President: ______

Address: ______

Secretary: ______

Address: ______

NOMINEE ACCEPTANCE SIGNATURE: ______

SEND COMPLETED FORM BY APRIL 1, 2015 to: BCWI Provincial Office, PO Box 36, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 4 BRITISH COLUMBIA WOMEN’S INSTITUTE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, QUESNEL, BC—MAY 1 & 2, 2015

OFFICIAL NOMINATIONS ASSENT FORM - FORM #2 (If more copies of this form are needed please photocopy)

Dear Member, Your name has been submitted by ______Women’s Institute for nomination to the BC Provincial Board of Directors for the term 2015—2018 to fill the position of 1 Director. As you have already agreed to allow your name to be placed in nomination, please forward the following infor- mation to the Provincial Office by April 1, 2015

Name & address of Nominee ______Offices held at:

Branch level: ______District level: ______Provincial level: ______Further information you wish to have published: ______I wish to accept nomination for: ______

SIGNATURE OF NOMINEE: ______

Date : ______

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 5

To be completed by each Institute who sends an Official Voting Delegate/Proxy to the 2015 Annual General Meeting

“INSTITUTE” VOTING DELEGATE’S CREDENTIAL/PROXY

British Columbia Women’s Institute Annual General Meeting May1 & 2, 2015

This is to certify that: ______(Member’s name) Address: ______Phone #: ______

Postal Code: ______Membership Card #:______is a member in good standing of the: ______Women’s Institute and will be this INSTITUTE’S OFFICIAL VOTING DELEGATE at the Annual General Meeting 2015 :

Voting Delegate for : ______Women’s Institute

Signed: ______(Institute President)

Signed: ______(Institute Secretary)

Name and address of alternate, if any: ______

Please check box if this is a proxy vote for: ______Women’s Institute

ALL INSTITUTE OR DISTRICT VOTING DELEGATES MUST BRING THIS COMPLETED AND SIGNED CREDENTIAL FORM WITH YOU TO REGISTRATION

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 6 FEDERATED WOMEN’S INSTITUTES OF (FWIC)

Here we go, time for another Net- I have been wracking my untalented brain, to try to come up work News, time to remind you all with a Willie the Worm design. I realize that it can’t be rocket of the various events, duties, and science, so, please, can anyone, besides me, come up with a information about FWIC. President worm to crawl into someone’s suitcase to go to the FWIC Marie Kenny has sent holiday greet- craft challenge this June. I am the person who buys the craft ings to everyone, with hopes for a successful WI future—we articles, not make them! You will soon have tickets for the all are wishing that, for sure. I take pleasure in the postings lovely quilt made and donated by Donna Henderson, who on the social media sites from Women’s Institutes in other also created the beautiful one for BC’s hosting in 2012. I countries, especially the UK. I try not to be envious of their would love to have to ask Holly Hersey for more tickets! Do high memberships, the youth involved in their clubs, and the your best, and bring your money and ticket stubs to the ideas generated by their enthusiasm. BCWI AGM in Quesnel, May 1 & 2. At that time I hope we I look forward to writing my district convener report for have our candidate chosen for the Peace Garden Scholarship. 2014, to view all the activities and meetings enjoyed by our Forms and information has been sent to many of you. Good own BCWI members. luck with that, I am sure there are many lovely girls out there, You will note that Betty Bartlett has included forms, competi- if only we can find them! tion details, and other information in this issue. Please take Now it’s time to get down to some serious WI business after a note of deadlines. Some articles have to be judged provincial- busy Christmas season. Deadlines and activities creep up on ly, so please submit in good time. We hope to have good rep- us, and before you know, it will be Adelaide Hoodless Week. I resentation from BCWI members at the Federated Confer- hope your area can celebrate our Founder’s life in some man- ence in in June. Our province knows how ner fitting to her hard working, caring legacy. much work is involved to plan and prepare for such an event, Joan Holthe—FWIC Executive Officer so it will be our turn to enjoy just being in attendance.

Media Release—January 8 th , 2015

The Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada offers free scholarships for young women across Canada to the International Peace Garden

International Peace Garden, Manitoba – The Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada (FWIC) is pleased to announce the Peace Garden Scholarship Program for 2015: an annual all-expense paid leadership retreat for young women from across Canada. FWIC, in partnership with the International Peace Garden, is inviting young women from across Canada to apply through their Provincial Women’s Institute Office for this exciting educational program in Manitoba, June 21—27, 2015. One wom- an from each province will be selected to represent her province and Provincial Women’s Institute at the Peace Garden this June. “The intent of the program is to have one young woman from each province attend a week long program at the Internation- al Peace Garden (located on the Manitoba and North Dakota border)” said Marie Kenny, President of FWIC. “This will be a tremendous opportunity for these women to advance their leadership skills, meet other young women from across Canada and to celebrate this wonderful country we live in.” The program will have many diverse elements of learning including horticulture, photography, creative writing and market- ing. The Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada has supported the International Peace Garden since the opening of the Garden in 1932.

Who: Women 17—20 years of age Location: International Peace Garden, Manitoba Date: June 21—27, 2015 Cost: No cost to participants

For more information please see the FWIC website ( www.fwic.ca ) or contact your local Provincial Women’s Institute Office.

Please submit your application by mail to the BC Women’s Institute, PO Box 36, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 or by email at [email protected] by deadline of February 20, 2015.

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 7 FWIC Points: SENATOR CARINE WILSON General appearance 5 COMPETITION Presentation 5 Design and Colours 5 Topic —Canada—Through the Eyes of a New Canadian Workmanship 30 Finishing 10 Interview a person, male or female of any age, who obtained Back of project 10 Canadian Citizenship within the last 10 years. Total 65

Format—One of the following CULTURAL COMPETITION 1. An essay between 600—800 words accompanied by Project: A Provincial Historical Photo Story of your province photographs Technique: This may be presented by traditional photos in a 2. Interview—Questions and answer format accompa- scrap book format or by a computerized power point format nied by photographs 3. Power Point presentation Rules: • All photos must be labelled with location and date Points • Project must have a minimum of 25 photos Content 60 • Photos must tell the story of the area of history of your Clarity of message 10 province Presentation 20 • Research acknowledgement must be included Creativity 10 • Name and branch attached in sealed envelope Total 100 Points: AWARD —A one hundred ($100.00) cash prize will Content 65 be awarded to the winner Originality 10 Narration 10 Send your entry to the Overall Presentation 15 Provincial Office by Total 100 March 1, 2015 HISTORY COMPETITION Project: An Essay detailing the history of “My Family Home- TWEEDSMUIR COMPETITIONS stead” Length: 1000 – 2500 words (2012—2015) Rules: • Typed and double spaced on one side of the page Anyone winning the same category at the Tweedsmuir • All wording must be the work of the exhibitor Competition for three consecutive trienniums, is ineligible • to compete in the following triennium. No quotes from others work acceptable • Photos allowed on title page only • HANDICRAFT COMPETITION Must be displayed in a blue duo—tang folder Project : Table Runner • Name and branch attached in sealed envelope Size : 14” - 18” wide x 20” - 30” long Technique : Any two types of stitchery (eg. Hardanger and Bargello) Points: Materials: Suitable fabric and thread for the project Story Content 50 Neatness 10 Rules: Grammar 10 • Project must be completely hand done, no machine Sentence Structure 10 work accepted Originality 10 • Project must be completely finished Overall Presentation 10 • Back must be visible Total 100

• Project must have two different types of stitchery in

the work • Name and branch attached in sealed envelope Send your entry to the BCWI Office by February 1, 2015

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 8 PAST PRESIDENT’S COMPETITON 2015 FWIC at One Hundred

During the past year the last two provinces turned 100, with the exception of Newfoundland/Labrador who celebrated 75 years. The celebrations are over and now we look forward to 2019 when FWIC reaches the centu- ry mark.

Our organization (Women’s Institute) has existed for more than 100 years because of you, the members, and we would like to hear from you.

As a Past President of such a great organization as

FWIC, I would like to see us move forward to leave our country and indeed the world a much better place for our children and grandchildren, hence the competition and my challenge to you.

Where do you see FWIC at 100? How has FWIC in- spired you and what do you see as the challenges for the future? What is your vision for FWIC moving into the second century?

Competition: FWIC at One Hundred • An essay of minimum 1000/maximum 2000 words • Typed or handwritten double-spaced • Presented in a folder

• Name, branch, province in sealed envelope inside FEDERATED WOMEN’S INSTITUTES OF CANADA back cover 20TH TRIENNIAL CONVENTION

QUILT RAFFLE Mail to: Ruth Blenkhorn Box 46, Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0 If you have not received tickets and would like some you can Deadline—April 15, 2015 email Joan Holthe at [email protected] The cost to purchase tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00, with the draw being held on June 13, 2015. All money and ticket DISTRICT’S ELIGIBLE stubs to be sent to: TO VOTE AT THE FWIC TRIENNIAL 2015 BCWI Provincial Office PO Box 36, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 PEACE RIVER SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN SOUTH VANCOUVER ISLAND Federated Women’s Institutes BULKLEY TWEEDSMUIR Of Canada CARIBOO CENTRAL INTERIOR Invites you to attend its DOUGLAS 20th Triennial Convention FRASER RIVER in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick KAMLOOPS KETTLE RIVER June 9th—13th, 2015

Forward Voting Delegate name For more info & registration visit: to the Provincial Office ASAP www.nbwi.ca or www.fwic.ca

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 9 ASSOCIATED COUNTRY WOMEN OF THE WORLD (ACWW)

2015 is a special year for the United Na- penses and investments. On top of this, 45 beneficiaries have tions as it celebrates its 70 th year. received interest—free microcredit as part of the revolving ACWW has been working with the UN loan element of the project. This has allowed them to break for 68 of those years! Over the years free from their dependence on money lenders, thus experi- encing an increase in their monthly income. Furthermore, 30 ACWW has been very involved with ad- beneficiaries have received new vessels to transport their vocating for women’s issues and especial- wares in. As these women usually transport baskets of fish ly rural women’s issues. During the next year, the Country- on their heads for many hours a day, vessels more suited to woman Magazine will be doing special articles showing our this task can make a huge difference in terms of increased accomplishments. ACWW has co—operated with UNESCO convenience and reduced strain in the daily lives of the wom- on several initiatives including women feed the world, water en involved. for all and education for all. Think about how women’s SUSTAINABLE SANITATION PRACTISES FOR rights, women’s health, women’s education and women’s DISADVANTAGED WOMEN in Bangladesh #944 participation has changed over the past 70 years! Four tube wells were installed allowing vulnerable partici- ACWW began doing projects in 1971 and many women, chil- pants to start using good water for drinking and household dren, families and communities have benefited from these. activities. Ten sanitary latrines have also been installed. Thus Most projects are supported by specific society sponsors and the beneficiaries are now practising hygiene and sanitation at this is encouraged as it connects recipients directly with spon- a personal and family level to secure their good health. The sors and both parties enjoy the results of giving and receiving. participants have learned how diarrhoea can be prevented by The projects committee send out updates on projects and the washing hands with soap before preparing food, before eat- following are examples: ing, before feeding children and after defecation and raising TEACHING PROGRAMME FOR THE TRADITION- of the importance of safe drinking water. During the aware- AL BIRTH ATTENDANTS PROJECT in Ghana #951: ness training it was realized that most of the health hazards 40 practicing but untrained Traditional Birth Attendants expressed by most of the people in this area are caused by (TBA) from 15 villages were identified by the volunteers of contaminated water. The reduction of water—borne diseases ATBAWA. The trainees (38 women and 2 men) were trained in river basin communities has resulted in improved health in pre and postnatal care as well as sexual and reproductive for the grassroots women. health during a 5—day workshop. The topics of the work- ODEMIHF Project – INTEGRAL HEALTH CEN- shop are according to the standards of the WHO and the TRE FOR WOMEN in Dominican Republic #949 Ministry of Health in Ghana. After the successful completion Work has been carried out by ODEMIHF to equip a local of the workshop, the participants were recognized by the health centre with medical equipment in order to carry out Ghana Health Service (GHS) as Traditional Birth Attendants gynaecological procedures and to prevent as much as possi- and have received a TBA health kit (including ear trumpet, ble the risks of infectious and sexually transmitted diseases. ORS condoms etc., referral cards and patient record books. Consulting services are now offered three times a week to the Priorities emphasised during the training included: effective female population. Previously many of these women had no access to health services because they lack health insurance hand washing; proper palpation of the uterus (womb) and or lack identity documents, in the case of Haitian women. general examination; skillful delivery of baby and cutting of Three workshops attended by local women were led by a cord; good interpersonal skills and timely referrals to hospital doctor and covered women’s health topics such as cervical or health professionals. In addition, health education was cancer, breast cancer and sexually transmitted diseases. The delivered to the TBA’s on subjects such as malaria and diar- hope is to provide birth control products for all who need rhoea. It is expected that the TBA’s who have received the them, but this has not been possible so far. Awareness edu- training will work to a higher standard, benefiting the preg- cation has, however, been included in the training. The pro- nant women in their communities, and providing the TBA’s ject staff had hopes to buy ultrasound equipment in order to with more income than before. (Partially sponsored by Royal scan pregnant women, however the price of this equipment Oak WI, BC). has risen since the project was planned. ODEMIHF are in- LIVELIHOOD REVITALIZATION FOR FISH stead planning to obtain a used machine. Project evaluation VENDING WOMEN in India # 9 6 1 : is obtained from those who visit the Women’s Health Cen- All beneficiaries have been involved in training programmes tre, and consulting people in the community. that aim to leave them with more skills that are relevant to WOMEN MAKING GAINS IN BUSINESS: their employment and improve their overall standard of living UNITED NATIONS, Jan 12 2015 (IPS) A global report through gaining the ability to analyse their business, plan ex- on “Women in Business and Management,” released Monday

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 10 by the International Labour Organization (ILO), shows that workplace, especially when it comes to top management po- the number of women in senior and middle management sitions, can be achieved,” the report says. positions has increased over the past 20 years. In 80 of the Having women in top positions is simply good for business. 108 countries for which ILO data is available, the propor- The complete report can be found at: tion of women managers has increased during this period. http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/-- Today, women own and manage over 30 percent of all busi- -dcomm/---publ/documents/publication/wcms_334882.pdf nesses, but they are more likely to be found in micro and small enterprises. The report underlines the fact that getting REMEMBERING NAMES : It’s often embarrassing when more women to grow their businesses is not only critical for we can’t remember a name! 4 tips to help: equality but also for national development. 1. Repetition —the easiest, repeat as soon as possible Nevertheless women continue to be shut out of higher level and often, use the person’s name in a compliment, economic decision-making. The report’s statistics show that question, or another introduction in the publicly listed companies of the world’s largest stock 2. Mnemonics —make up a game with the name or exchanges, less than 5 percent of CEOs are women. The relate a facial feature with the name – it may be funny larger the company, the less likely the head will be a woman. but it works! All-male company boards are still common but are decreas- 3. Spell Check —ask “how do you spell that” and write ing in number, with women attaining 20 per cent or more of it down if possible all board seats in a handful of countries. 4. Ask questions —that help you think about the person “An increasing number of studies are also demonstrating in various ways. The more you know, the better you positive links between women’s participation in top decision remember making teams and structures and business performance. But Submitted by Sharon Hatten, ACWW Board Member & UN Com- there is a long way to go before true gender equality in the mittee Chair PEN FRIEND//SOCIETY LINK SCHEME 2 ways to back ACWW’s aims of bringing Country Women everywhere closer together PEN FRIEND SCHEME ACWW runs a pen friend scheme, with Coordinators based all over the world who can arrange your Pen Friend Link. Members enjoy exchanging newsletters, photos, recipes, craft patterns and items of this sort; or family news. Your Coordinator will arrange a link as soon as one becomes available in the country of your choice. Please let your Coordinator know the age group you would like to correspond with. All correspondence is carried out in English, the official language of ACWW. If you send your application by post, please enclose a stamped self—addressed envelope so that the coordinator can respond more quickly. You could also contact your chose Coordinator by email. Jocelyn Mcllraith Debbie Czarnopys-White Judith A Parks For all other areas please 4396 Hakataramea Hwy 27284 South Dakota Road 5873 Highway contact ACWW RD1, Kurow Dubois, Illinois Cambridge, Nova Scotia Tel: +44 (0)20 7799 3875 9498 New Zealand 62831-1662 USA B0P 1G0 Canada Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

PEN FRIEND SCHEME APPLICATION FORM

Your NAME: ______

EMAIL: ______

FULL ADDRESS: ______

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SOCIETY/BRANCH: ______

CHOICE OF COUNTRY: 1ST ______2ND ______

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NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 11 BRANCH NEWS NICOLA VALLEY WI Of course there is a scrumptious selection of food and de- sert. We each bring non—perishable food items for the The members of the Nicola Valley WI are pleased to wel- local food bank. come two new members, Evelyn Cromarty and Judy February is WI Week and our Branch will have a pot luck Hughes. This brings our membership up to 16, the most we dinner followed by our annual fun auction. We invite guests have had for several years. to join us and to hear about the work of the Women’s In- Our December luncheon and gift exchange was a special stitute. time as we collected all the items we had towards making our Pemberton WI members—Christmas Cookie Party adopted families Christmas special. When the items were delivered to the single mother and her two children, they also included a large gift certificate for grocery shopping as well as an even larger gift certificate for gift shopping for the mother to put parcels that the young ones wished for under the tree. At the January meeting we had an interesting article on holly trees and the commercial value this holly adds to the Van- couver Island area. We also heard about two climbers mak- ing history by climbing with bare hands and also all the value there is in eating hubbard squash. With the dumping of B10 solids in our area from the Lower Mainland our members plan to protest as individuals as well as preparing a resolution to send to the Provincial WI. Plans were set in motion for the Annual Adelaide Hoodless Tea set for February 21st which is an afternoon of sweets Fran Cuthbert, Carmen Levefre-Moore, Barb Brooks, Ola and coffee. & Donna Perkins, Rolande Midgley, Pat Bencharski, Submitted by Bev Stanich, Publicity Linda Welsh, Rosalinde Young, Shirley Ellingson,

DOUGLAS DISTRICT Marnie Simons & hostess Judith Walton. Members with the display of cookies—64 dozen PEMBERTON Respectfully submitted by Fran Cuthbert, Secretary

Welcome to 2015, we send our good wishes for a happy and healthy 2015. FRASER RIVER DISTRICT In October we held our Annual General Meeting and elected ATCHELITZ WI

Barbara Brooks as Vice President. The year 2014 has gone by very quickly with our club hav- November was a regular monthly meeting with our member ing had a busy year. In the spring we held a very successful Pat Bencharski speaking about Early Childhood Education tea & bake sale. We sure made use of all the china teacups and her role as a co—manager of the Pemberton Children’s & saucers that so many people have donated to us over the Centre. years. We do not have a business meeting in December, instead we Because of the continued support of our community at our have 2 social functions. The first is a cookie exchange. Our fundraising events, we were once again able to donate to members made 5 dozen Christmas cookies, we get together many local charities such as; The Ride to Conquer Cancer, at one of our members homes and enjoy pot luck appetizers, Salvation Army Food Bank, Chilliwack Hospice Society, wine, tea and coffee, we then sample the different cookies. BC Agriculture in the Classroom, Pacific Riding for Devel- After we go around a table and take 4 of each type of cookie. oping Abilities, Ann Davis Transition House & Sardis It is a fun evening and a great way to have a different selec- Doorway, just to name a few. tion of cookies for Christmas. We celebrated our Atchelitz WI 100th Anniversary on Sep- On Monday, December 15 th our regular meeting evening, tember 6th which was very well attended, even though it our President Linda and husband Barry hosted the Annual was one of the hottest days of the year. Our BCWI Presi- Christmas Pot Luck Dinner. The evening was well attended dent, Janet Bangs from Vanderhoof attended this once in a by members, husbands and guests.

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 12 BRANCH NEWS lifetime event along with her husband & mother, who has Women’s Shelter. Members of the staff attend the meeting been a long time member of WI. How kind of them to make and a pot luck lunch is in the offering. Finally, in March we this long trip. Sharon Hatten was also in attendance. Thank have two events: baking cookies for the Meals on Wheels you to all of you for being a part of this glorious milestone. program and the Salvation Army and a member speaking to At our September meeting we hosted Ryder Lake WI, at this us and taking us on a journey to her homeland of Hungary. time elections were held for the Fraser River District. As Submitted by Sarah Williams usual it was great to get together & socialize which doesn’t happen too often. We enjoyed a delicious potluck supper. N. OKANAGAN SHUSWAP DISTRICT At our November meeting we held elections. We have had COLDSTREAM WI an increase in membership and we welcomed new members over the last year: Alison Parvin, Sharon Mummery, Gail We held our AGM in October. All positions were ac- Kolompar, Ruth Boyd, Charlene Heugh, Janna Macaulay claimed; all reports and forms were completed. We re- and Cheryl Olimb. viewed the previous year and established some direction for The elected members: President—Cheryl Olimb, Vice presi- the new year. In November we had a brief meeting and dent—Elaine Hodgins, Secretary—Helen Larson, Recording planned a Christmas lunch and party. Next we made Christ- Secretary—Molly Nickerson, Treasurer—Roberta Martens. mas cards using old cards, ribbons, stickers, etc. Many used Once this newsletter is published, we will have held our gar- Fiskar scissors for the first time. We took a break for a age & bake sale on November 15th. Our members were very soup lunch and got back to creating cards for family and busy baking and gathering up items for the garage sale. friends. We are a crafty bunch! In December we had a jolly We will wind up the year 2014 by going out for dinner the Christmas party and lunch. The gift exchange and games night of our December meeting. We are all looking forward were good fun. A visitor from England, a member’s niece, to a well deserved night out. joined us. We were pleased to welcome three new members In closing, all of us from Atchelitz WI would like to wish all this year. Two, formerly Lumby WI members, joined with WI members & their families a joyous holiday season & a us. We gathered “gifts of hope” (CMHA) for their clients healthy & prosperous year ahead. with mental health issues. Diane Haarstad, Philanthropy For Home & Country, Marilyn Dawson—Reporter Representative from BC Children’s Hospital came to Vernon to speak about her job with the foundation. She KAMLOOPS DISTRICT was well aware of BCWI’s history of supporting the hospi- OVERLANDER WI tal since 1929, she said. Patient care, treatment, research are a priority and expensive. They continually fundraise from Did you know Overlander has a unique recipe for turkey corporations and folks like us. Our branch provided a piece dressing? We received many compliments on it as we of equipment to monitor patients. Diane joined us for cooked dinners to Families First on December 3 rd and the lunch, then left for another meeting. Congratulations to the following week to the Babies’ Head Start Organization. WI members of South Vancouver Island District for their Did you know that at our Christmas bake sale we sold out delightful cookbook they put together, then sold. I pur- early and that it was the best ever! Or that Santa Claus In- chased a copy and then ordered more for gifts. Well done skip keeps making our annual party merrier than ever with ladies. We wish all WI members a healthy, happy and inter- presents, games, goody bags and lots of jingle bells. This esting 2015. Submitted by Shirley Libby, Director, CWI time she did it at the Desert Gardens Senior Center, where the turkey dressing was pretty good. Here are the remaining stories. In December, members pre- sented the President, Cathy Inskip a handmade lap sized Rose, Shirley, quilt for the amazing work she does for us on a regular basis: Mary & Jean meetings and every activity. In January, a tour will be taken proudly show of the CBC Broadcast Studio in Kamloops. February is do- their cards nation month. Overlander makes its annual disbursements to local charities as well donates bags of toiletries: soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes, lotions, etc. and pjs. to the YWCA

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 13 BRANCH NEWS N. VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT Our Branch also donated sports equipment and some lunch GABRIOLA WI supplies for student lunches to Happy Valley Elementary School! Last June the Bursary for a Gabriola Student was not given out because of the Teacher's Strike. We made a donation to This Christmas our the Gabriola 4—H Club. Branch did a couple At our first meeting this year, January 7, 2015, we sent dona- of events. Below is tions to BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, Nanaimo & District Hospital and Haven House in Nanaimo. our Christmas fund- We sent gloves, hats, slippers, sweaters and scarfs to Haven raiser. We made and House. We are going to collect shampoo, toothbrushes, lo- sold door swags! We tion, soap, etc., for Haven House at our next meeting. get together, put on The Gabriola Arts Council (who now own the Hall) have the Christmas Carols, started to upgrade and are making a small office in part of bring out the ribbon and bows and fly at ‘er! Below is the the small kitchen. Swag Crew! Thanks so much for all your hard work ladies, We are still trying to get a Police Officer to come and talk to you rock! us about Safety. They are finding it hard to get the time. We shouldn't complain because it means they are doing their job.

Hopefully there will be more to report next time. Connie, Gail, Submitted by Hazel Windecker Molly, Carol, Ev & Linda! S. VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT Thanks so COLWOOD WI much!

It’s been an amazing past few months for the Ladies of the Colwood Branch! We attended the Fall Workshop on Salt Spring Island. It was good fun and we all had a great day. We The other endeavor our Branch did this year with the entered the muffin and squash competition and came home “Swag Money” is to provide Christmas gifts for the resi- with another ribbon for the banner! dents of Cockerel House. This is a home for Veterans re- Our Branch was fortunate to be involved in several local turning with unforeseen injuries and we are proud to sup- community events this Fall. Our ladies, under the careful port them in their recovery. Below is a photo of Claude tutelage of Linda Townsend, sewed over 65 Damask pillow- receiving the gifts from Carol. cases from new fabric donated by the Inn at Laurel Point! The first Dec found These pillowcases were delivered to the Shelter in Victoria our Branch hosting (Our Place). the Annual SVI Presidents Meeting. It was a first meet- Linda, Molly, Donna ing for a few of the and Gail at Linda’s ladies, it was a great home sewing way to meet and

greet. Many good

ideas were shared and the beginnings of many friendships started. To celebrate our successful Fall & Christmas season our L—R, Carol, Donna, Peter Branch enjoyed a lovely festive lunch at the Olympic View Papagiannis the Develop- Golf Course for our Dec meeting. No picture of the festivi- ment Officer for Our Place, ties… what goes on at the golf course stays at the golf Linda & Chris. Thanks also course. to Stella & Molly who Here’s to our success and here’s to a growing New Year to couldn’t be her for the presentation. each & everyone of you! Happy New Year from Colwood Branch! For Home & Country—Donna Andrew

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 14 BRANCH NEWS LANGFORD WI SALT SPRING ISLAND WI

Happy New Year to All!! (left) Members sort- The District Fall Workshop in October, hosted by us, was a ing clothes for the huge success. Over 60 members attended along with guests, homeless judges and helpers. The contests of blueberry muffins for Home Economics had 7 entries and the three assorted

squash for the Agriculture contest had 5 entries. The guest speaker, David Mincey, “The Chocolate Project” was enter- taining, interesting and informative. I don’t think anyone will look at a chocolate bar in quite the same way again. From the different countries that grow cacao and how it is (right) Tammy Shiells & Rose produced, to the quality of the fruit and what it eventually becomes was an eye opener. Did you know that it was Fletcher make generous scarves Spanish women who started the chocolate craze?

Our two newest members, Lisa & Connie have received great applause for their successful pie coordinating for 2014. We were able to more than cover our goal of $6,000.00 for donations, our two scholarships and still have money to start the year 2015. It was with great sadness we honoured a life long member (left) Tourie Wood makes of WI, Gladys Slingsby. She started as a very young mem- fingerless gloves ber in England and continued as a Salt Spring Member until her passing. She made lots of pies, her apple was fabulous, she was a strong supporter of WI. We also celebrated the life and passing of Gordon Cart- wright, Bev’s husband, who was a huge helper with all our needs for pie booths, sneeze guards, packing pies to and fro and an all around nice person. Our Christmas social was at member Sherrill Adshead’s (right) Rose Fletcher & house, a pot luck appie evening with more than the average Janice Grinnell discuss the fare in taste experiences. With Lisa on piano playing Christ- Silent Auction at Newcas- mas Carols it all made for a festive evening of laughter, love tle Christmas lunch and sharing. Now we look forward to 2015 and already the calendar is filling up with teas, Adelaide Hoodless, AGM, workshops and celebrations. For Home & Country—Margaret Reid (left) friends Josie Well- wood from Langford WI & Newcastle’s Phillis Lam- oureux wait for gifts from Santa

(right) Gloria Ridgway & grandmother, Marie Ridg- way. Marie was Pres. For many years in Newcastle and has now passed the gavel to Gloria

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 15 37TH TRIENNIAL 2017—COMPETITION ITEMS

SUCCULENT PLANTER COMPETITION BIRD HOUSE COMPETITION Criteria : Criteria :

Plants —Only succulent plants may be used. They can be for Your bird house can be anything but a Classis Bird House indoor or outdoor use. Other materials like small pebbles or design. Make it out of something natural, such as twigs, mosses that will enhance the planter can also be used something you may have grown (gourds), something recy- cled (bottles & baskets) or…. ?? It must have an entrance Containers —Small, easily transported planters. The more hole, outside perch and a way to clean it out. original the planter the better, examples are teapots, coffee mugs, egg cups, old bowls, small bird cages, pie plates or old Size —No larger than 8” high by 5 “ wide shoes

Design —Fun, creative use of plants & planters All bird houses must be brought to the 2017 Triennial to be judged—viewers choice All planters must be brought to the 2017 Triennial

to be judged—viewers choice

QUILT BLOCK COMPETITION ESSAY COMPETITION Design —An original or traditional design pieced, appliqued or paper pieced Title/Theme —Canada through the eyes of a new Cana- dian Size —12.5 x 12.5 with raw edges, blocks must be submitted unquilted and no borders Content —800—1,000 words with pictures added

Material —100% pre—washed Cotton Rules —Pictures to be well labelled and dated. New Cana- dian must be within the last 10 years. Color to use —Black, Grey, Teal, Off White (no stark white), use any color combination Points : Content 60 Any member can enter one quilt block. Mail entries prior to Clarity 10 January 1, 2017 to: Presentation 20 Janet Bangs Creativity 10 633 Sackner Road Total 100 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 To be judged at District Level and 1 from each District to be The quilt blocks will be judged by the Vanderhoof Quilters submitted to Provincial Office by April 30, 2017 Guild Group prior to the Convention in June, 2017. They will Suggest an interview with questions and answers from a new be displayed at the Convention with prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Canadian (within the last 10 years)

Place, 3rd Place & Honourable Mention being donated gifts. All blocks will be made into one or two quilts and raffled at the Convention with the funds going towards the Provincial Office.

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37TH TRIENNIAL 2017—

COMPETITION ITEMS DATES TO REMEMBER

GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT COMPETITION (MEAT FREE) February 1, 2015 —FWIC National Tweedsmuir Competi- tions due (Handicraft, History & Culture Competitions)

Criteria :

Size —2 half pint jars—one to be opened by judges and February 20, 2015 —Provincial participants name for Peace Garden Scholarship Program one jar for display

Rules : March 1, 2015 —FWIC Erland Lee Award • Acceptable processing method, i.e. correct altitude Nominations

adjustment preparation method followed • Pieces uniform size & shape, pieces to retain shape, March 1, 2015 —FWIC Senator Cairine Wilson color Competition • Free of unintended particles, free of large amounts of January 16, 2015—March 15, 2015 —FWIC trapped air Convention Early Bird Registration—$500.00 • Clean, clear, glass, standard canning jars, new lids,

screw bands clean and unbent, easily removed March 16, 2015—April 30, 2015 —FWIC Convention • Jars to have no identifiable markings as this will be Full Registration—$550.00

done at Triennial

Points : March 15, 2015 —FWIC Past President Competition

Pack 40 May 1—2, 2015 —BCWI Meet & Greet/AGM

Quality of product 30 Quality of liquid 20 June 9—13, 2015 —FWIC Triennial Convention, Frederic- Container 10 ton, NB

Total 100 If for some reason you have not yet registered for the To be judged at District Level and 1 entry per District to be FWIC 2015 Triennial Convention and would like to do brought to Triennial so—just copy and paste the link into your browser and download a registration form

http://www.fwic.ca/SourceFiles/FWIC%202015%20 BCWI HISTORY Registration%20Package.pdf

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NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 17 INFORMATION Does your branch have a Facebook page? If so let the ACWW Projects BC Members can donate to:

BC Provincial Office know! If not then it’s time for your branch join the era of social media! It’s easy to Country—India do, just go to Facebook and set up an account. Society—Grace Trust Current WI Facebook pages to search and request Project—Economical Empowerment of disadvantaged Dalit women SHG members by initiating Income friend: Generation Activities & Revolving Fund ⇒ BCWI ⇒ FWIC Project #0960 —$510.00 donated from ⇒ Northside WI BC Members to ACWW Project ⇒ Atchelitz WI Country—India Society—Organization for Community Development (OCD) ALFALFABET BOOK !! Project—Livelihood Revitalization for Head load Fish

BC Agriculture in the Classroom Vending Women of Coastal Kanyakumari District Foundation Project #0961 —$510.00 donated from These books are still available for you to order. Just BC Members to ACWW Project copy & paste the link below in your browser http://aitc.ca/bc/resources/primary-resources/ Donation cheques payable to & mail to: BC Women’s Institute This informative and colourful book was used to ex- PO Box 36 plore agriculture with young students. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 It’s geared to young children and is cur- rently selling for $12.95 in soft cover State which project you are donating to Project 0960 Project 0961 BC Women’s Institute Provincial Office would like to know what branches have the

oldest or youngest member!!

Forward your candidates article to the Pro- vincial Office to be published in our Net- work News!!

CONGRATULATIONS MONEY!! Brenda DevauldDevauld————NorthsideNorthside WI Does your branch have Winner of a they would like to donate to the $50.00 Canadian Tire Gift Card Provincial Office!! This raffle raised $183.00 Next draw to be heldheld————MarchMarch 15, 2015

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 18 NEW MEMBERS Lieutenant Governor’s

Nadean Johnson—North Pine WI Sing Me A Song Program Edna Lutz—Rolla WI Marilyn Howard—Rolla WI Lucille Naaykens—Sunshine Valley WI The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of Robin Janzen—Sinkut WI British Columbia, is pleased to bring back her “Sing Me A Mary Bianco—Overlander WI Song” program for a second season. This program pro- Peggy Baron—Overlander WI motes music and community spirit across the province and Sault—Coldstream WI is an opportunity for musical groups of all ages and genres Lilly Zekanovic—Oliver WI to write and sing an original song in the lead up to Canada’s Iris Bowman—Colwood WI 150th birthday celebrations in 2017. Groups are encouraged Anne Harrison—Cobble Hill WI to write a song about what Canada’s 150th birthday means Bonnie Kubitza—Cobble Hill WI to them or their community. Each entry will be reviewed by Michelle Catley—Cedar WI a panel of musicians from around the province and an award Gail Wiseman-Reed—Cedar WI of $1,000.00 is granted annually in each of three age catego- Jackie Mood—Cedar WI ries. Entries will be posted on the Sing Me A Song Hayla Jeffery—Quick WI YouTube channel, Sing Me A Song BC , to be viewed by Kathy Lindquist—Quick WI all British Columbians. Natasha Francoeur—Nor’ Pioneer WI Joanne Lindstrom—Nor’ Pioneer WI A copy of the entry form and the criteria for entering is Karen Rye—Nor’ Pioneer WI available on the Lieutenant Governor’s website at Jana Helm—Nor’ Pioneer WI www.ltgov.bc.ca Stacy Tindill—Nor’ Pioneer WI Irene Gut—Nor’ Pioneer WI Whether it is a school or community choir or other amateur Ruth Fogarty—Pemberton WI musical group, Her Honour looks forward to showcasing Heidi Kym-Lieberherr—Pemberton WI your communities musical spirit across British Columbia. Joan Skjelstad—Somenos WI Madeleine Walker—Somenos WI Carole Todd—Langford WI Groups should submit their entry forms as soon as possible Christine Troubridge—Langford WI to register for the Sing Me A Song program and songs Anne Shephard—Ryder Lake WI must be received by March 31, 2015 . Ruth Boyd—Atchelitz WI Charlene Heugh—Atchelitz WI Janna Macaulay—Atchelitz WI BOOK OF MEMORY Sandy McDowell—Atchelitz WI Marianne Ostopovich—Royal Oak WI Grace Dodds—Coldstream WI Melody Walker—Okanagan Falls WI Zana Hayworth—Dragon Lake WI Coreen Collins—Bridesville WI Catherine Sinclair Catt—Lumby WI Eva Fejes—Salt Spring Island WI Gladys Slingsby—Salt Spring Island WI Ness Murby—Salt Spring Island WI Mary Ann McColl—Salt Spring Island WI Connie Cudrack—Salt Spring Island WI REMEMBERING Evelyn Cromarty—Nicola Valley WI Judy Hughes—Nicola Valley WI Mable Bone—Slocan Valley WI Erin Thomlinson—Shirley WI Hilda Kilgreen—Creston Young WI Alayne MacIsaac—Shirley WI Karen Lenko—Creston Young WI Rose Relph—Coldstream WI Mora Cunningham—Shirley WI Barb Mitchell—Atchelitz WI Francesca Kirby—Shirley WI Evelyn Tolley—Atchelitz WI

NETWORK NEWS—PAGE 19 Calendar of Events BCWI Office—Sales Items

Branch Convener Reports to District Convener— BCWI Handbook $5.00 January 15 Membership Book $5.00 District Convener Reports to Provincial Convener—February 15 Minute Book $7.50 Provincial Convener Reports to Federated Convener & BC Provin- History Books ( add $20.00 shipping ) $50.00/set cial Convener Chair—Brenda Devauld—March 15 History Books also sold separately (see cost below) District Spring Conferences/AGM—April/May History Book $50.00/each Break from WI Activities—July & August 100 Women $30.00/each Financial Year End for all Branches—August 31st Winning Ways $2.00 Branch Annual Meetings—September/October/November Network News (non-member) $10.00/year Membership List & Dues to Provincial Office—December 31 Network News (overseas) $10.00/year Women’s Institute Week—February 15—21, 2015 BCWI Collect Cards 10/$1.50 Erland Lee Award Application Deadline—August 31st BCWI Definition Cards 10/$1.50 BCWI Business Cards 20/$1.00

Sundry Items Tartans $3.00

Pins

ACWW $6.00 Special UN Days FWIC $10.00 BCWI “Collector” Centennial $3.00 ACWW Day April 29—International Literacy Day Sept 8— BCWI Member $6.00 International Day of Peace 3rd Tuesday in Sept—World Habitat BCWI Logo $6.00 Day 1st Monday in Oct—Universal Children’s Day 1st Monday in BCWI Branch Service $10.00 Oct—International Day of the Girl Child Oct 11—World Rural BCWI District Service $10.00 Women’s Day Oct 15—World Food Day Oct 16—World Trauma BCWI Provincial Service $10.00 Day Oct 17—United Nations Day Oct 24—World Development BCWI Bar (plain) $5.00 Information Day Oct 24—Disarmament Week Oct 24—30—World Dogwood Pins $5.00 AIDS Day Dec 1—International Day for the Elimination of Vio- lence Against Women Nov 25—Human Rights Day Dec 10— Stationery Adelaide Hoodless Birthday February 27—International Women’s BCWI Decal Logo Stickers $1.50 Day March 8—World Day for Water March 22—World Health Day Award of Appreciation $3.00 April 7—International Day for Families May 15—UNESCO’s World Day for Cultural Development May 21—World Environment Day June 5—World Population Day July 11—International Chil- dren’s Day June 1—International Day of Action for Women’s Health May 28

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