Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario - February 19

Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario Proclamation:

WHEREAS the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario (FWIO) is a not-for-profit charitable organization with affiliations around the world, working with and for women in rural and small-town Ontario to offer education, programming, and community support; advocate for social, environmental and economic change, work towards the personal growth of all women, for home and country;

AND WHEREAS the FWIO envisions an Ontario where individuals come together to create safe, healthy communities and achieve enriched and balanced lifestyles;

AND WHEREAS the FWIO values mutual respect and support, communication, healthy members and a healthy environment, safe communities and versatility and adaptability;

AND WHEREAS FWIO members across Ontario are working to initiate programs to strengthen families and communities, interpret and record local history, share fun and friendship, advocate for change, resolutions, briefs, and letters, develop and hone leadership skills, identify and act on local, national and global issues and share a voice with women around the world;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Township of McNab/Braeside do hereby proclaim February 19 as “Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario Day” in our community.