Annual Report of the Bury Women’s Institute – 2017
The Bury Branch of the Quebec Women’s Institute held nine meetings in 2017 with Sandra Morrison, president, Serena Wintle, secretary and Frances Goodwin, treasurer. Meetings were held in members’ homes or St. Paul’s Church Hall.
Funds were raised by holding a flea market/craft sale with a soup and sandwich luncheon, sale of jams, jellies, etc. and a monthly drawing. The proceeds from these activities enable us to support projects such as the Arts & Cultural Department at Cookshire Fair, CHUS Foundation, Warren Grapes Education Fund, a Hallowe’en dinner for students at Pope Memorial Elementary School as well as a donation for public speaking prizes. Fire victims, L’esale Women’s Center, the Cairn in Dunham, the Hoodless Foundation also received donations. The 50th anniversary campaign for St. Paul’s Home was supported. Jams, jellies, vegetable, etc., were given to St. Paul’s Home. The Cornerstone food bank received donations at Christmas. We continue to share the cost of a wreath with St. Paul’s A.C.W. for Remembrance Day.
On two different occasions we prepared and enjoyed dinner with the residents of St. Paul’s Home.
Our W.I. was invited for lunch at P.M.E.S. in recognition and appreciation of their volunteers.
During the year the following were guest speakers. Cathy Osborne along with a couple of her doves (homing pigeons) gave a most interesting talk about them. Kelly Lowe, representing P.M.E.S. Governing Board and Robyn Parsons representing P.P.O. (Parent Participation Organization) gave very informative and interesting talks.
Three deserving students received bursaries. A total of forty-two thousand six hundred dollars has been distributed for bursaries awarded by the Compton County Women’s Institute for sixtysix years.
Flowers are placed in the cemetery in memory of departed members. Cards are sent to sick and shut-ins and for special occasions.
We keep informed in agriculture, education, health and community living. We enjoy quizzes and games. Our meetings always end with a social time.
As a small group with five members and several faithful friends, we are proud of our achievements as we continue to work for Home and County.
Respectfully submitted, Serena Wintle, Sec. Bury W.I.