Stanstead County Women’s Institute meeting

The Stanstead County W.I. held a meeting on August 16 with eight members present.

Dyanne Saanum welcomed the members. The Mary Stewart Collect was recited and a minute of silence was held for W.I. members who have passed since the last County meeting.

Phyllis Dustin read the minutes of the last meeting on behalf of Debbie Smith who was unable to attend.

Thank you notes have been received from Bruce Smith for the County’s donation to his Relay for Life Run. A note was also received from Debbie and Bruce Smith for the gifts presented to them at the last County meeting. A thank you was also received from the Ayer’s Cliff Home and School thanking the ladies for the muffins for the 4H Provincial Rally.

Phyllis Dustin, treasurer, presented the treasurer’s report.

Much of the business concerned the upcoming County Fair which was held August 24-27. Phyllis bought the two trophies for the children in the horticultural building. The W.I. also sponsored a special 150th Anniversary prize in the same building. Money was given to the Ladies Department for prizes for the Children Art classes. The Fair Board donated veneer for new shutters on the Tea Room. A thank you will be sent for their donation. Wesley Mason and Melvin Dustin put the shutters up and Melvin opened the tea room. Thanks for your help Wes and Melvin. The tea room was opened on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We thank Dorothy Alexander and family for helping us on Saturday. Much appreciated and also a big thank you for all of the fair goers who came in to support us.

Irene Humphry presented a report on the 4H Provincial Rally that was held in July. The W.I. ladies were delighted to help in judging the costume contest, handicrafts and the public speaking contest. Job well done 4Hers and the organizers! Elaine was asked to send in a picture of the4h rally to the Q.W.I newsletter.

Submitted by Elaine Stone, County Publicity Convenor