The weatherman was not kind for the Alma Women’s Institute March activities, sending blowing snow and poor visibility.
However guest speaker Donna Mann braved the weather along with 10 members and four special guests.
Mann, who was introduced by president Helen Moffat. gave a presentation on the life of Agnes McPhail, an active WI member and the first women to be elected to government in 1921.
McPhail’s life spanned from 1890 to 1954. Her birthday was March 24. McPhail spoke for the prisoners in Kingston Penitentiary and the miners who worked under ground. She also encouraged WI members to continue with their resolutions for the improvement of education, food safety and road safety.
The speaker was thanked by Pat Salter.
During the business meeting it was reported that a life membership had been presented to Wilma Snowe, who is presently a patient at Groves Memorial hospital in Fergus. Snowe had been secretary for the past 20 years and an active member during that time.
District annual plans were discussed and it will be held at the Alma Hall on May 13. Alma WI will take part in a fashion show.
Members will be serving the seniors dinner on April 10 at the Alma Hall at noon.
The local history book will be ready for the printers in May.
Members agreed to support three fall fairs with $50 each (Arthur, Drayton and Fergus fairs) to be used for prizes.
Lunch was served by Joyce Wilson and Eileen Downey.
The April meeting will be April 17 at the Alma Hall at 1:30pm.
This will be the annual meeting and will include a demonstration of finger knitting and arm knitting. Everyone is welcome.
