History Supplement of the Alberta Women's Institute

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officers took place and a Memorial Service was held. Many members were happy to have been given the opportunity of attending part or all of the F.W.I.C. Convention. New friendships were made, viewpoints exchanged and horizons broadened. Note must be made of the great support, financial and otherwise that our organization received from the Government, other agencies and individuals to make this endeavor the success it was. Even the weather was ideal - a fall of snow the first morning which was soon gone, and the rest of the week warm, pleasant and everyone will remember. beautiful - something

A.W.I. CONVENTION - ERIC HARVEY THEATRE, BANFF
JUNE 18, 1973

PRESIDENT:

MRS.

MARION

ALEXANDER

The 1973 Convention was of necessity only a half day and only urgent business was dealt with. A short Memorial Service was held following the official opening. Mrs. Merlin (Ruby) Shields, Editor of Home and Country for eight years resigned and Mrs. T. C. Heninger of Cardston was appointed as the new Editor. All resolutions and Notice of Motions were tabled until the next Convention to be held in 1974. A Creative Writing Award Plaque was presented by the Edmonton- Victoria-Sturgeon Constituency to honor Mrs. A. H. Rogers. Mrs. Alexander accepted this plaque and Mrs. Grace Mensinger of Grand Prairie was the first winner of the award. Mrs. Rogers unable to be present sent her greetings to the Convention. Mrs. J. T. Morrisroe was elected to the office of President by acclamation. Mrs. Melvin Ballhorn was elected 1st Vice President and Mrs. Harold Lefsrud 2nd Vice President. FEDERATED CONVENTION: The Federated Convention followed the Provincial Session and many of the Alberta delegates were able to attend at least for one day. The theme "For Home and Country" unfolded under the chairmanship of Mrs. Marion Fulton, F.W.I.C. President. One of the highlights of the Federated Convention was "Alberta Day" when delegates and visitors were taken via bus to view Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and Yoho Valley. The last night all enjoyed a pit barbecue at the Indian grounds with music, singing and dancing. The Banquet Speaker was Dr. Hugh Horner, Alberta's Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture who proudly stated Alberta's position in the family of Canada. At the Banquet, Mrs. Ethel Morrisroe, newly elected President of A.W.I. paid tribute to the R.C.M.P. who were celebrating their Centennial Year. Two red-coated 35