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1 FEDERATED WOMEN'S INSTITUTES OF CANADA (FWIC) TRIENNIAL CONVENTION June 9-13, 2015 ** Planting Seeds of Change ** Hosted by the NB Women's Institute at the Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen St., Fredericton, NB

2 FWIC Convention 20l5 Fredericton, New Brunswick June 9 13, 2015 Federated Women's Institutes of Canada Convention Planning Committee 2015 NBWI Office,68l Union Street Fredericton, NB E3A 3N8 "PLEASE read complete convention package before filling out the forms." Welcome to Federated Women's Institutes of Canada Convention 2Ol5 It is with great pride and pleasure that New Brunswick Women's Institutes extend an invitation to you to attend the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada Convention This will be held at the Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB. New Brunswick is becoming more of a southern, urban and suburban province. Set in a natural playground, NB's FREDERICTON, is considered to be Atlantic Canada's Riverfront Capital with many cultural and heritage centres! Our city has a population of approx. 85,688. Our climate varies from mild to hot in summer, averaging 23 Celsius with an average rainfall of around 85 mm a month. Major employers are Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments with some industry. Fredericton is home to more than 50% of NB's Info Technology Industries; a Centre for Higher Education, as well as home to TWO Universities and a variety of Training Colleges and Institutes. The Daily Gleaner is the local newspaper. HST of 13% applies to most goods and services. Fredericton is located in the Atlantic Standard Time zone. We also participate in daylight saving time. Fredericton is located on the St. John River, the largest river on the Eastern seaboard. We are 60 to 90 minutes from two borders into the United States, and a 4 hour drive to Halifax, NS, as well as a 3 hour drive to the Confederation Bridge en-route to PEl. Some of the attractions we have in and around Fredericton are the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Kings Landing Historical Settlement, the Boyce Farmers Market, Science East Science Centre and the Historic Garrison District to name a few. COME ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY OF FREDERICTON & PROVINCE OF NEWBRUNSWICK!! FWIC UNITY PROJECT Delegates are asked to bring a donation or small gift suitable for an elderly lady. All gifts and donations are to go to the WI Home in Woodstock, a residential home for senior ladies. This is the only WI Home in Canada and possibly the world. These gifts of a $3 to $5 value should be wrapped and will be used for BINGO prizes. Monetary donations of $5 or more will have tax receipts issued upon request if names and addresses are provided. The WI Home receives no government funding and operates entirely on the boarding fees paid by the residents, by gifts and donations from the NBWI membership, by some private donations and through various fund raising events. Delegates are also asked to bring a piece of Sea or Beach Glass to be put into a mosaic being made by FWIC President Marie Kenny. If you don't have access to sea glass, any small smooth polished piece of glass or stone such as an agate or quartz slice will work.

3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Enclosed is a complete set of Registration Forms for the FWIC 2015 Convention. FULL DELEGATE REGISTRATION includes meals, breaks, entertainment, banquet, workshops, NB Tour Day and Convention Kit. FULL COMPANION REGISTRATION includes meals, breaks, entertainment, banquet, Companion Tours and NB Tour Day. Special Companion Tours are available for extra fee. DAY VISITOR REGISTRATION include all meals, breaks and events scheduled as indicated for that day and Convention Kit. REGISTRATIONS are available for the NB TOUR DAY DINNER and the final BANQUET, which will include the meal and entertainment only. ***TES: *** ***The Opening Ceremonies begin on Tuesday evening at 7 pm. *** ***Dinner on Wednesday is on your own.***breakfast is T included in registration package.*** ******* Delegates are responsible for booking their own accommodations. Hotel information is included. ******* SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS or any SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS or REQUIREMENTS must be indicated on your Registration Form. ******* The Fredericton Convention Centre, where all meetings are being held has an elevator in addition to an escalator and stairs. There are electronic Bulletin Boards at various locations in the convention center for your perusal and benefit. These will have full Conference information and schedule of events each day, as well as up dated Fredericton Airport flight schedules and lots of info on what to do and see in Fredericton. Paid parking is available by the day. For more information check the Convention Centre out at their website. ******* A list of Tours is included in the registration package. A description of the activity level required is given for each tour. Please indicate your first choice plus two alternate choices on registration form. ******* A list of Workshops is included in the registration package. Please indicate your three choices plus two alternate choices on registration form. REGISTRATION CHAIRPERSONS INFORMATION Please mail your completed registration forms and payments to: FWIC 2015 Convention Registration Chairperson: Co-Chair: Mrs. Ruth Dickie Mrs. Nancy Bannister 108 Baybreeze Drive 1873 Route 885 Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 Havelock, NB E4Z 5M3 nilsandruth@rogers.com Phone: Phone: Payment can be by VISA, Master Card or Cheque or Money Order made out to NEW BRUNSWICK WOMEN S INSTITUTE FWIC 2015 or by VISA, Master Card or transfer if you register by fax or NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com fax number: (506) The NBWI website is:

4 Registration Fees FULL REGISTRATION : Fees will be as follows: Super Early Bird Registration Date... before January 15, $ Early Bird Registration Date... after January 15 before March 15, $ Full Registration Date... after March 15 before April 30, $ FULL COMPANION REGISTRATION:... $ FULL REGISTRATION includes all scheduled evening events and meals, lunches and NB TOUR DAY. A choice of DAY TOURS is also included; however, additional options are available at the indicated fee. Companions may also register as DAY VISITORS. DAY VISITOR REGISTRATION: Tuesday: OPENING CEREMONIES... $50.00 Wednesday: FULL DAY ALL DAY PLUS EVENING ENTERTAINMENT... $80.00 DAY SESSION ONLY... $60.00 EVENING ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $25.00 Thursday: TOUR DAY FULL DAY AND EVENING... $ TOUR ONLY... $ DINNER & EVENING ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $ Friday: FULL DAY ALL DAY AND EVENING... $ DAY SESSION ONLY... $60.00 DINNER & EVENING SESSION ONLY... $50.00 Saturday: FULL DAY ALL DAY AND EVENING... $ DAY SESSION ONLY... $60.00 BANQUET ONLY... $50.00 PLEASE MAKE ALL CHEQUES OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO NEW BRUNSWICK WOMEN S INSTITUTE FWIC 2015 Payment can be by VISA, Master Card or Cheque or Money Order made out to NEW BRUNSWICK WOMEN S INSTITUTE FWIC 2015 or by VISA, Master Card or transfer if you register by fax or NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com fax number: (506) The NBWI website is: REFUND POLICY: No refunds available after May 1, 2015 with the exception of illness, death or bereavement. Registrant is required to show a doctor s note. An administrative fee of $50 is applied to all cancellations.

5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION continued Deadlines: Registration Deadlines: All registration forms must be postmarked on or before April 30, 2015 and be received by the Registration Chairperson by the first week of May. This must be strictly adhered to so that Deadlines at the Convention Centre can be met. LATE REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM ANYONE. AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AND REGISTER EARLY! Additional REGISTRATIONS may be accepted during the Convention, for those interested in attending individual Speaker Sessions and/or Workshops, PROVIDED SPACE IS AVAILABLE. However these registrants will not receive meals. Fees to attend individual Speaker Sessions and/or Workshops only, will be posted in May. Shuttle Bus Service will be available : All requests for Shuttle Bus service must be made at the time registration forms are filed with the Registration Chairperson. Fredericton Airport Shuttle $15.00 each way. Moncton and Saint John Airports and Moncton Train Station $35.00 each way. Information regarding FLIGHTS needs to be forwarded to the Registration Chairperson no later than May 15, FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE will be provided to and from the Fredericton Inn and the Ramada to the Convention Centre. Paid parking is available at the Convention Centre at an hourly and/or daily rate. Payment of Fees: ALL registration forms must be accompanied by full payment of the requested items. Payment can be by VISA, Master Card or Cheque or Money Order made out to NEW BRUNSWICK WOMEN S INSTITUTE FWIC 2015 or by VISA, Master Card or transfer if you register by fax or NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com fax number: (506) The NBWI website is: Please mail your completed registration forms and payments to: FWIC 2015 Convention Registration Chairperson: Co-Chair: Mrs. Ruth Dickie Mrs. Nancy Bannister 108 Baybreeze Drive 1873 Route 885 Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 Havelock, NB E4Z 5M3 nilsandruth@rogers.com Phone: Phone: REFUND POLICY: No refunds available after May 1, 2015 with the exception of illness, death or bereavement. Registrant is required to show a doctor s note. An administrative fee of $50 is applied to all cancellations.

6 AC C O M M O DAT I O N S Please remember to make your own reservations for accommodations. The cost of transportation to and from hotels other than those listed, will be the responsibility of the delegates that choose to stay at alternate locations from the convention hotels. The Planning or Registration Committees will T be responsible for any delegate s accommodation reservations. Accommodations and breakfast costs are T included in the registration fees. (HST is 13% in New Brunswick) The RAMADA Hotel Reservations can be made at or , OR them at fdmanager@ramadafredericton.com rates : single $ HST/night - includes 1 hot breakfast double $ HST/night - includes 2 hot breakfasts for each additional person there is a charge of $10/person this includes hot breakfast when making reservations let them know you are attending the FWIC 2015 Conference THE FREDERICTON INN Reservations can be made at or , OR them at reservations@frederictoninn.nb.ca rates : executive $ HST/night... standard and deluxe $ HST/night blocks of rooms have reserved at these prices under Group Code FWIC 061 and FWIC062 there is a Breakfast Buffet at $6.95/person CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL Reservations can be made at or , OR them at reservations@cpfredericton.com rates : $ HST/night there is a charge of $10/person beyond four per room a complimentry parking pass [$10/day value] is provided for registered hotel guests when making reservations let them know you are attending the FWIC 2015 Conference For further information on Other Accommodations and/or Campgrounds, etc. you can go to Fredericton Tourism to see what is available in and around Fredericton PLEASE INDICATE WORKSHOP CHOICES ON REGISTRATION FORMS! PLEASE INDICATE TOUR DAY CHOICE ON REGISTRATION FORMS! ON BEHALF OF NBWI, THE PLANNING COMMITTEE AND ALL WHO HAVE WORKED TO MAKE THIS CONVENTION A SUCCESS, THANK YOU FOR JOINING WITH US. WE DO HOPE YOU WILL PLAN TO TAKE IN A PRE OR POST CONVENTION TOUR, OR TO JUST EXTEND YOUR VISIT AND REALLY GET TO KW WHY WE HAVE CHOSEN TO LIVE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL AREA OF CANADA. sponsored by : NEW BRUNSWICK WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

7 CONVENTION AGENDA & SCHEDULE - FWIC 2015 Sunday June 7 Monday June 8 Tuesday June 9 Wednesday June 10 Registration 8:00 am Sales Room Open 9:00am Plenary Session #1 Registration 10:00 am Break 10:30 11:00 am Thursday June 11 Friday June 12 Registration Registration 8:00 8:00 am am Sales Room Open 8:15 to 9:00 am buses leave Convention Center FW IC 9:00am Plenary Session #3 Saturday June 13 Registration 8:00 am Sales Room Open 9:00 9:30 am Interfaith Service Plenary Session #6 Break 10:30 11:00 am Break 10:30 11:00 am Plenary Session #4 PRE CONVEN TION CITY TOURS BOA RD Plenary Session #2 Lunch 12:30 1:30 pm Sales Room Open NB TOUR DAY 11:30 am Margaret McCain Early Childhood/Human Development Lunch 12:30 1:30 pm Sales Room Open Workshop # 3 Lunch 12:30 1:30 pm Sales Room Open Reports & Presentations Speaker # 1 panel Plenary Session #5 Break 3:00 3:30 pm Break 3:00 3:30 pm Incoming President's Address Workshop # 1 Workshop # 2 FWIC Post Board Meeting 3:30pm Installation of New Board MEET INGS Sales Room Open 4:00 pm Sales Room Open 5:00 pm Opening Ceremonies 7:00 pm Dinner On Your Own Dinner 7:00 pm Dinner & Speaker # 3 TBA 5:30 pm President's Reception 8:30 pm Entertainment 7:00 pm Carnival 8:30 pm Entertainment 7:00 pm Sales Room Open 5:00 pm Sales Room Open Banquet Speaker Joan Meade 6:30 pm

8 Federated Women's Institutes of Canada 2015 Convention FULL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM #1 Please Print Please use one form per person registering. Name: Maiden Name : Address: Telephone: Cell: Emergency Contacts #1 Name: Telephone: #2 Name: Telephone: Please indicate if you are you a First time FWIC Convention Attendee... YES FULL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE: Before January 15, $ $ January 15, 2015 to March 15, 2015:... $ $ March 15, 2015 to April 30, 2015:... $ $ SHUTTLE BUS from... $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:... $ IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD Name on Card VISA Master Card Card # Verification # Expiery Date PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY VISA, Master Card, Cheques or Money Orders Payable to NB Women s Institute FWIC 2015 and sent to Registration Chairperson: Ruth Dickie, 108 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 or VISA, Master Card or transfer if registering by to the NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com or by fax to NBWI : (506) HST is included in all fees. REFUND POLICY: No refunds available after May 1, 2015 with the exception of illness, death or bereavement. Registrant is required to show a doctor s note. An administrative fee of $50 is applied to all cancellations. WORKSHOP CHOICES 1st 2nd 3rd alternate 1st 2nd TOUR DAY CHOICE 1st alternate 1st 2nd +++ ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS: +++

9 Federated Women's Institutes of Canada 2015 Convention Full Delegate AIRPORT SHUTTLE Registration Form #1 Please Print Please use one form per person registering. Full Name: Address: Telephone: Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Airline Co. being used: Arrival Flight No: Departure Date: Departure Time: Airline Co. being used: Departure Flight No: If traveling by Train Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Departure Date: Departure Time: Fredericton Shuttle... $15.00 each way. Moncton & Saint John Shuttle... $35.00 each way. TOTAL SHUTTLE FEES ENCLOSED:... $ (PLEASE INDICATE THIS FEE ON REGISTRATION FORM) PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY VISA, Master Card, Cheques or Money Orders Payable to NB Women s Institute FWIC 2015 and sent to Registration Chairperson: Ruth Dickie, 108 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 or VISA, Master Card or transfer if registering by to the NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com or by fax to NBWI : (506) HST is included in all fees FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE will be provided to & from the Fredericton Inn and Ramada Hotel to Fredericton Convention Centre.

10 Federated Women's Institutes of Canada 2015 Convention FULL COMPANION REGISTRATION FORM #2 Please Print Please use one form per person registering. Name: Address: Telephone: Cell: Emergency Contacts #1 Name: Telephone: #2 Name: Telephone: Please indicate if you are a First time FWIC Convention Attendee... YES TOUR DAY CHOICE 1st alternate 1st 2nd COMPANION DAY TOUR CHOICES 1st 2nd 3rd alternate 1st 2nd FULL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE: To be paid by April 30, $ $ SHUTTLE BUS from... $ ALTERNATE TOUR CHOICES: Salmon Fishing on the Miramichi -$ $ Whale Watching in St Andrews - $ $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:... $ IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD Name on Card VISA Master Card Card # Verification # Expiery Date PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY VISA, Master Card, Cheques or Money Orders Payable to NB Women s Institute FWIC 2015 and sent to Registration Chairperson: Ruth Dickie, 108 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 or VISA, Master Card or transfer if registering by to the NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com or by fax to NBWI : (506) HST is included in all fees. REFUND POLICY: No refunds available after May 1, 2015 with the exception of illness, death or bereavement. Registrant is required to show a doctor s note. An administrative fee of $50 is applied to all cancellations. +++ ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS: +++

11 Federated Women's Institutes of Canada 2015 Convention Companion AIRPORT SHUTTLE Registration Form #2 Please Print Please use one form per person registering. Full Name: Address: Telephone: Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Airline Co. being used: Arrival Flight No: Departure Date: Departure Time: Airline Co. being used: Departure Flight No: If traveling by Train Arrival Date: Arrival Time: Departure Date: Departure Time: Fredericton Shuttle... $15.00 each way. Moncton & Saint John Shuttle... $35.00 each way. TOTAL SHUTTLE FEES ENCLOSED:... $ (PLEASE INDICATE THIS FEE ON REGISTRATION FORM) PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY VISA, Master Card, Cheques or Money Orders Payable to NB Women s Institute FWIC 2015 and sent to Registration Chairperson: Ruth Dickie, 108 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 or VISA, Master Card or transfer if registering by to the NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com or by fax to NBWI : (506) HST is included in all fees FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE will be provided to & from the Fredericton Inn and Ramada Hotel to Fredericton Convention Centre.

12 Federated Women's Institutes of Canada 2015 Convention DAY VISITOR REGISTRATION FORM #3 Please Print Please use one form per person registering. Name: Maiden Name : Address: Telephone: Cell: Emergency Contacts #1 Name: Telephone: #2 Name: Telephone: Please indicate if you are a First time FWIC Convention Attendee... YES DAY VISITORS REGISTRATIONS include all meals, breaks and events scheduled that day! Tuesday: OPENING CEREMONIES... $50.00 $ Wednesday: FULL DAY ALL DAY PLUS EVENING ENTERTAINMENT... $80.00 DAY SESSION ONLY... $60.00 or EVENING ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $25.00 $ WORKSHOP CHOICES 1st alternate 1st 2nd Thursday: TOUR DAY FULL DAY AND EVENING... $ TOUR ONLY... $ or DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $ $ TOUR DAY CHOICE 1st alternate 1st 2nd Friday: FULL DAY ALL DAY AND EVENING... $ DAY SESSION ONLY... $60.00 or DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $50.00 $ WORKSHOP CHOICES 1st alternate 1st 2nd Saturday: FULL DAY ALL DAY AND EVENING... $ DAY SESSION ONLY... $60.00 or BANQUET ONLY....$50.00 $ WORKSHOP CHOICES 1st alternate 1st 2nd TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:... $ IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD Name on Card VISA Master Card Card # Verification # Expiery Date PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY VISA, Master Card, Cheques or Money Orders Payable to NB Women s Institute FWIC 2015 and sent to Registration Chairperson: Ruth Dickie, 108 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 or VISA, Master Card or transfer if registering by to the NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com or by fax to NBWI : (506) HST is included in all fees. REFUND POLICY: No refunds available after May 1, 2015 with the exception of illness, death or bereavement. Registrant is required to show a doctor s note. An administrative fee of $50 is applied to all cancellations. +++ ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS: +++

13 Federated Women's Institutes of Canada 2015 Convention COMPANION DAY VISITOR REGISTRATION FORM #3 Please Print Please use one form per person registering. Name: Maiden Name : Address: Telephone: Cell: Emergency Contacts #1 Name: Telephone: #2 Name: Telephone: Please indicate if you are a First time FWIC Convention Attendee... YES DAY VISITORS REGISTRATIONS include all meals, breaks and events scheduled that day! Tuesday: OPENING CEREMONIES... $50.00 $ Wednesday: FULL DAY ALL DAY PLUS EVENING ENTERTAINMENT... $75.00 COMPANION TOUR ONLY... $50.00 or EVENING ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $25.00 $ COMPANION TOUR CHOICE 1st alternate 1st 2nd Thursday: TOUR DAY FULL DAY AND EVENING... $ TOUR ONLY... $ or DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $ $ TOUR DAY CHOICE 1st alternate 1st 2nd Friday: FULL DAY ALL DAY AND EVENING... $ COMPANION TOUR ONLY...$50.00 or DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT ONLY... $50.00 $ COMPANION TOUR CHOICE 1st alternate 1st 2nd Saturday: FULL DAY ALL DAY AND EVENING... $ COMPANION TOUR ONLY...$50.00 or BANQUET ONLY....$50.00 $ WORKSHOP CHOICES 1st alternate 1st 2nd TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:... $ IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD Name on Card VISA Master Card Card # Verification # Expiery Date PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY VISA, Master Card, Cheques or Money Orders Payable to NB Women s Institute FWIC 2015 and sent to Registration Chairperson: Ruth Dickie, 108 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 or VISA, Master Card or transfer if registering by to the NBWI nbwi@nb.aibn.com or by fax to NBWI : (506) HST is included in all fees. REFUND POLICY: No refunds available after May 1, 2015 with the exception of illness, death or bereavement. Registrant is required to show a doctor s note. An administrative fee of $50 is applied to all cancellations. +++ ALLERGIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS: +++

14 WORKSHOPS Full delegates, please choose your three first choice workshop options and indicate choices on registration form. Workshops may be offered more than one day depending on interest or canceled due to insufficient numbers. Some workshops have a maximum number that can be accommodated. Spaces will be filled on a first-come basis when receiving registrations. Please indicate first and second alternative choices should any of your first three choices be unavailable. Day Registrants, please indicate your first choice of workshop on the registration form. Please note some workshops are available on specific days only. Please indicate first and second alternative choices should your first one be unavailable. 1. HOBBY PROSPECTING ROCKS, T JUST IN YOUR HEAD OR THERE S GOLD IN THEM THAR HILLS - GRANT TREGER - has had an interest in prospecting and rock collecting all his life. Since retiring from the military, he now has the time to indulge in his passion. - Do you pick up rocks and stones when out for a walk? Want to learn about how to identify your finds? Want to learn about the types of rocks, gem stones and minerals that can be found here in Canada and elsewhere? Where and how to find gold, emeralds, serpentine, opals, jasper and others? This is a fun, educational and interactive session for everyone. Information, Display, Hands On, Question and Answer Session. 2. SHATTERED SILENCE OR HOLY HUSH? WHEN VIOLENCE STRIKES FAMILIES OF FAITH NANCY NASON-CLARK - has been studying domestic violence and faith communities for almost 25 years. - In this workshop she will present some of her research results on violence in families of faith, including the vulnerability of victims/survivors of deep religious commitment, how religious men talk about their abusive behavior and their journeys towards accountability and change, ways religious leaders understand the issue of domestic violence and offer assistance in its aftermath, and strategies that secular and religious communities can employ as they work together for change. Part of the workshop will be devoted to an introduction to her interactive website, the RAVE Project Offered Wednesday Only 3. KNITTING IN THE ROUND TRISH CAMBELL - is an avid knitter who willing shares her passion and experience with others. - Want to know more about knitting with circular needles? Do you have a project you would like some help with? Come learn the basics or get assistance on your problem project. Whether you are an experienced knitter or a complete novice, you will find this workshop beneficial. Information, Display, Hands On, Question and Answer Session. 4. FOOD SAFTEY & FOOD MENTORING CHANDRA SMITH has a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and completed her Dietetic Internship at the Moncton Hospital where she worked as a Clinical Dietitian until This is your chance to learn how to protect yourself and your family from food poising. Learn how to shop, store and cook food, the dos and don'ts to prevent contamination and spoiling of the food you eat. Taking this workshop could save your life. Learn also about Food Mentoring programs and simple projects that could have a great impact on your community regarding issues of food sustainability and security. An Information session with Discussion, Questions and Answers. 5. NEEDLE FELTING HOLLY HERSEY has been a crafts person and involved in the craft industry since the age of fifteen. It has only been in the last five years she was introduced to and fell in love with the art of needle felting. - Learn about the art of needle felting. A decorative craft described as painting with fiber. Loads of fun, an easy way to add texture and color to clothing, pillows, blankets, etc. This is a participative, hands-on workshop that will result in a take home project. If you can hold a pencil, you can hold a felting needle. This is a low maintenance, low skill level craft, easy to learn. Perfect for beginners. Once you have the basics you are limited only by your imagination. Information, Display, Hands On, Question and Answer Session.

15 6. GREEN CLEANERS DEBORAH RTHRUP is a retired nurse with an interest in environmental issues and their impact. - Learn about hazardous household products in your home and how to make safe alternatives. Many commercial household cleaners are both harmful and toxic to people and the environment. This is your chance to learn about safe environmentally friendly alternatives you can make yourself. Information, Question and Answer Session. 7. KNITTING SQUARES JACQUIE CLEVELAND became interested when she discovered the many amazing things you can do with a simple knitted square. In between making squares she owns and operates an organic farm with her husband. - Learn for yourself about knitting in squares and the amazing projects you can create. Fun and easy projects to do: garments, afghans, toys, and much more from a basic knit square. Information, Display, Question and Answer Session. 8. A FORTUNE IN THE ATTIC or T JUST JUNK PAT BOONE is a respected collector of dolls and other antique toys and collectables, and served as the toy expert on The Antique Road Show. Learn about the history of dolls and other toys from the past, what to look for and how to collect. Advice on collecting for fun or as an investment. Information, Display, Question and Answer Session. 9. CRAFTY CONTAINERS SANDRA DAY is an avid quilter and crafts person who will show you that things can be decorative in addition to being practical - Learn how to turn a Rubbermaid tote into an attractive foot stool storage container, a margarine tub or ice cream container into a fancy sewing kit. Disguise any container making it decorative as well as useful. You will learn by making yourself a small trinket or sewing box. Information, Display, Hands On, Question and Answer Session. 10. SOCIAL MEDIA 101 KATE BELAIR is the Executive Director for the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada and has graciously agreed to present a social media workshop she developed for instructing the FWIC Board Members. This is an introduction on how to navigate through and make use of social media. It is essential that you bring a lap top to participate in this workshop. Information, Display, Hands On, Question and Answer Session. 11. WHAT'S ORGANIC ABOUT ORGANIC & WHY IT MATTERS TEGAN RENNER is the ACORN NB Coordinator - Ever wondered what "organic" really means? Or been unsure if something is actually organic? For more than a decade, ACORN (Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network) has been the key organization for information on organic agriculture in the region. ACORN will answer these questions and more, and lead a discussion on the importance of building a local organic food and agricultural system for Atlantic Canada, highlighting its various projects that are working towards this goal. This workshop will include a screening of the short NFB film, Island Green. Information, Display,and Question and Answer Session 12. BUILDING BETTER LIVES FOR THE FUTURE Presenter TBA This is a four 20 minute mini sessions workshop where various aspects of improving life for seniors and their communities will be discussed. Learn about programs such as Tech Savvy Seniors and how to access them; learn about investing for the future as well as making the most of the income you have today, how to achieve economic stability; learn about Age Friendly Communities, what they are and what your community can do to become one. Learn how to find the programs available in your community and how to access them for yourself, your family, your friends and neighbors. Information, Discussion, and Question and Answer Session 13. BOYCE MARKET TOUR - this is your chance to explore one of the oldest farmer's markets in the province. As the Market is only open Saturday mornings this tour will be offered as a workshop choice. Those who wish to take this option will take a guided walk from the Convention Centre to the Market [approximately 2 city blocks]. Offered Saturday Only 14. FREE TIME take this opportunity to sit back and relax or to explore the city for an hour. There is a beautiful walking trail along the river not five minutes from the Convention Centre, many down town shops, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and much more all close at hand.

16 NB DAY TOURS All tours will include additional stops at points of interest or shops along the way, depending on what is open and available, as time permits. Comfortable clothes and shoes should be worn for all tours. Those with limited mobility may not be able to take part in all activities on every tour, but all tours have at least some portions that are wheelchair friendly. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Those taking Tours 4, 6 & 7 may want to bring footwear suitable for wet beach, in case the tides should be cooperative. Buses are scheduled to leave at 9AM; however due to longer travel requirements TOURS 5, 6, 7 & 8 WILL LEAVE BETWEEN 8:15 and 8:30. [1] WOODSTOCK WI HOME TOUR- Spend the morning at Kings Landing Historical Settlement exploring NB's past history; visit the WI Home in Woodstock for senior ladies, the only home of its type in Canada; travel to Hartland home of the world famous Longest Covered Bridge in the World and visit Perth Andover, the birthplace of the New Brunswick Women's Institute. Easy to moderate activity level; some easy walking will be required, wheelchair accessible and walker friendly. (travel time approximately 4 hours) [2] FERRIES & VINEYARDS, THE WINERY TOUR - travel down the beautiful St. John River Valley and around the Belleisle. Visit the Village of Gagetown, birthplace of Father of Confederation Sir Leonard Tilly; enjoy a visit at three NB wineries, along with a trip across two of our River Ferries; enjoy a stop at The Barn in Bloomfield, a craft store and workshop, makers of shaker boxes and furniture; visit the Anthony Flower House Museum and an Herb Garden. Moderate to strenuous activity level; lots of walking, comfortable shoes are a must. (travel time approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes) [3] A LITTLE HISTORY, A LITTLE CHOCOLATE & BREATHTAKING SCENERY - travel to Harvey, visit the Briggs & Little Woollen Mills where they have been in operation for more than 100 years; continue on to the McAdam Train Station built in 1900, a National and Provincial Historic Site; visit the Ganong Brother's Chocolate Factory in St. Stephen, then along the southern coast of NB and up the St. John River Valley to the Village of Gagetown. Easy to moderate activity level; some walking with wheelchair accommodations for majority. (travel time approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes) [4] WATER, GARDENS & SHOPPING, WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT? - travel through Oromocto, Canada's model town and home to CFB Gagetown on your way to the coast line along the Bay of Fundy; stop in St. Andrews where you can spend some leisurely time wandering the shops, go out on the wharf, visit Kingsbrae Gardens and see the many other sights this quaint town has to offer as you travel on foot or by bus to view the attractions; then on to the Briggs & Little Woollen Mills before heading home. Activity level as easy or strenuous as you choose; wheelchair friendly. (travel time approximately 4 hours) [5] WOODSMEN, SALMON & MILES OF SAND - head to Boisetown, the geographic centre of the province to visit the Woodsman Museum; travel on to Doaktown and the Salmon Museum then to Blackville, Miramichi City and stop at Kouchibouquac National Park; drive down the east coast along the Northumberland Strait as you head back to Fredericton. Easy to moderate activity level; some easy walking, wheelchair friendly,with long periods of driving; however, there are some fabulous and picturesque spots along the way. (travel time approximately 6 hours 15 minutes)

17 [6] A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, A LITTLE BIT OF THAT -travel to Cambridge Narrows and the Anthony Flowers House Museum; next stop Codys then on to Sussex, the mural Capital of Atlantic Canada; head to St. Martins to visit the Sea Caves; back to Fredericton by way of Grand Bay. Activity level as easy or strenuous as you choose; for the most part easy walking; however access to sea caves requires at least moderate activity level (travel time approximately 5 hours) [7] HOPEWELL ROCKS PROVINCIAL PARK & MUCH MORE - head to Salisbury and travel along the Petticodiac River, famous for the Tidal Bore; stop in the historical and picturesque village of Hillsborough, home of Father of Confederation William Henry Steeves; continue on to Hopewell Cape and visit The Rocks Provincial Park. Activity level as easy or strenuous as you choose; lots of walking, however there is lots to see and do for those less physically capable, wheelchair friendly. There are some long periods of driving (total travel time approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes) [8] TO THE FAR EAST - travel past Moncton to Shediac, Lobster Capital of NB and along the coast to Murray Corner for a walk on the beach and a view of the Confederation Bridge; travel to Sackville, the gateway to Nova Scotia and home to Mt. Allison University, while there visit the Waterfowl Park; on to Memramcook, Moncton and then back. Easy to moderate activity level; some easy walking, wheelchair friendly but long periods of driving. (total travel time approximately 6 hours 15 minutes) [9] A GRAND TOUR, THE HEARTLAND OF SOUTHERN NB first stop at the Miner's Museum and the Interment Camp Historic Site in Minto, then on to Chipman and Havelock; travel to The Cornhill Nursery then on to Sussex, the Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada and a visit to this quaint historic town. Easy to moderate activity level; some walking, wheelchair friendly. (total travel time approximately 5 hours 25 minutes) [10] A MODEL TOWN AND THE LOYALIST CITY a visit to Canada's Model Town and the Military Museum at CFB Gagetown; then on to Saint John with all it has to offer, take in the world famous Reversing Falls, the NB Museum, the City Market and much more as you tour around one of Canada's oldest cities; next enjoy a leisurely trip along the St. John River to the Village of Gagetown; head to Maugerville and the Big Potato. Easy to moderate activity level; some walking, wheelchair friendly. (total travel time approximately 3 hours 40 minutes) Please indicate your first choice on your registration form plus two alternate choices, as tours will be assigned on a first to register basis. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Want more information regarding your choices? Most destinations can be checked out on the internet. Due to time constraints, duration of visits to various sites may be shorter than you might wish. Why not take advantage of the Pre and Post Convention tours through Trius or plan an extended visit to our beautiful province and spend as much time as you might desire exploring all we have to offer?

18 CITY TOURS [1] A Guided Walking Tour of Downtown Fredericton get to know the layout and a feel for the city on this guided tour. Discover all there is to see and do in our Provincial Capital: the wonderful walking trails that traverse the city, the Museums and Art Galleries, the Parliament Buildings and City Hall, the many green areas for you to sit and relax, the amazing buildings representing many architectural styles in a harmonious blending of very old with very new, and of course the shopping, the restaurants and yes, did we mention the shopping? Lots to see, lots to do and lots of exploring with knowledgeable guides. Comfortable shoes are a must for this tour and the brisk pace requires physical stamina. Leaves the Convention Centre at 1:00 PM... Cost $25.00 Length approximately two and a half to three hours and includes a stop with refreshments. [2] Downtown Fredericton A Guided Stroll get to know the layout and a feel for the city on this guided tour as described in tour [1] but at a much more leisurely pace. Not as extensive but still a good chance to get a feel for our downtown core and all that Fredericton has to offer. Comfortable shoes are still a must for this tour but the pace is much slower for those who enjoy a more leisurely stroll. Leaves the Convention Centre at 1:00 PM... Cost $25.00 Length approximately two and a half to three hours and includes a stop with refreshments. [3] Fredericton and Area by Bus explore the city of Fredericton and surrounding Area in the comfort of a bus. Your knowledgeable guide will show you all the most important highlights no visitor should miss. Fredericton, the Capital city of NB, has many private and community Colleges as well as two Universities. There are numerous homes and buildings dating from Colonial Times, Art Galleries, Museums, Historic Sites and friendly people. The city spans the St. John River with one pedestrian and two traffic bridges; while on the north side, take a trip to Marysville which was at one time a company town that grew up around the Cotton Mill there, now fully restored and used as government office space. Leaves the Convention Centre at 1:30 PM... Cost $55.00 Length approximately one and a half to two hours and includes a stop with refreshments. [4] A Taste of History travel back in time with a visit to the Kings Landing Historical Settlement. This is a guided tour with plenty of time to explore on your own should you wish. Lots to see and lots to do. This is a working site, a bustling living history village. Lunch will be provided on site. You should wear comfortable footwear as there is a lot of walking. The site is for the most part wheelchair friendly and for those tired of walking, there are always horse and wagons or ox carts giving rides to those who wish. Leaves the Convention Centre at 11:30 AM... Cost $80.00 Length approximately four hours and includes a lunch and refreshments.

19 COMPANION TOURS All companion tours include lunch. Tours will be back to the Convention Centre each day in time for supper. Should time permit, additional stops at places of interest will be included. On your registration form, please indicate your first three choices in order of interest of the tours offered, plus two alternate choices. All tours are for the full day and are included as part of your registration, with the exception of the additional special options. [1] Organic Farming in NB there are a growing number of certified organic farms in New Brunswick today, several in the Fredericton Area. This is your chance to visit some local organic farms, meet with some interesting people and have a look at their operations. This is an all day tour leaving the Convention Centre at 9:00AM. [2] St. Andrews for the Day there is lots to do and see in this historic town founded in 1783 by the United Empire Loyalists. A few of the attractions include visiting The Huntsman Marine Science Centre Aquarium/Museum, The Atlantic Salmon Interpretive Centre, Market Wharf, and should timing and tides permit, Ministers Island, once the summer home of Sir William Van Horne. This is an all day tour leaving the Convention Centre at 8:30AM. [2a] SPECIAL OPTION take a 2 hour whale watching cruise. $65.00 per person. A minimum of ten people required. If insufficient interest, fees paid will be refunded. [3] A Visit to the Centre of NB head to Boisetown, the exact geographical centre of the province and the Central New Brunswick Woodsman's Museum. This 15 acre site dedicated to the early lumbering industry provides insight into the lives of woodsmen, their families and the community since the early A twenty minute drive brings you to Doaktown and the Atlantic Salmon Museum on the banks of the Miramichi River. This is an all day tour leaving the Convention Centre at 9:00AM. [3a] SPECIAL OPTION enjoy an afternoon of salmon fishing on the beautiful Miramichi River. Guide, instructions, equipment and special license provided. $ per person. [4] The Humble Potato from seed to plate the New Brunswick Potato World Museum has it all. This is a state-of-the-art discovery centre in the heart of NB potato country. Visit the Potato Development Centre and the Bon Accord Elite Seed Potato Centre. This is an all day tour leaving the Convention Centre at 8:30AM. [5] Sussex the Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada, an impressive outdoor gallery of larger than life images highlighting military, agricultural, political and sporting achievements. Sussex is home to a number of community, industrial, commercial and residential historic sites and a number of covered bridges, as well as the NB Agricultural Museum, the 8th Hussars Regimental Museum and Mrs. Dunster's Donuts. This is an all day tour leaving the Convention Centre at 8:30AM.

20 [6] Sardines and Beer drive to Blacks Harbour for a tour of Connors Brothers, one of Canada's oldest food producers, founded the 1800s by Lewis and Patrick Connors. Stop off in the city of Saint John for a visit to Moosehead Breweries Ltd, Canada's oldest independent brewery. Founded in 1867 by Susannah Oland, the company moved to Saint John in 1928 where it is still operated by the Oland family, now in the sixth generation. This is an all day tour leaving the Convention Centre at 8:30AM. [7] Around and About with choices these choices are all within half an hour of Fredericton. This your chance to design your own tour as all options require only a few hours. If you choose this option as one of your Companion Day Tours, you need to indicate in addition to the tour #, the letters that indicate your two selections, plus an alternate choice. [A] visit CFB Gagetown and the Military Museum, [B] tour The Agriculture Research Station in Fredericton, [C] visit the Mactaquac Power Dam, Head Pond and Biodiversity Facility, [D] check out the Ducks Unlimited Centre and stop in for a visit at Picaroons Microbrewery, [E] visit Scott's Nursery, over 80 years in business with 5 acres in greenhouses, [F] take a break, sit back, relax and enjoy some time on your own. The times and place of pick up will be announced in your registration package. THINGS YOU MIGHT FIND OF INTEREST Close by within easy walking distance to the Convention Centre, you will find lots to do should you have a few free minutes and a desire to explore. NB Legislative Assembly Building The Beaverbrook Art Gallery, a gift to the people of NB by Lord Beaverbrook in1959 Fredericton Region Museum Christ Church Cathedral The Historic Garrison District Officers Square City Hall The Light House on the Green An extensive and well-maintained walking trail along the St John River shore Lots of shopping and restaurants Places that require a bit more time and possibly some transportation, but well worth the visit: Odell Park, a large preserved forest area with lots of trails for hiking The Fredericton Botanic Garden The Station, a1923 heritage property, once Fredericton's Union Railway Station, fully restored with a fabulous Event Facility and NB Liquor Store outlet

21 REGISTRATION REMINDER & CHECK LIST Check to make sure you didn't forget anything. Then fill out and keep this page so you don't forget what you signed up for. Make a copy for each person in your party. DID YOU REMEMBER TO : 1. Print your full name on the registration form first, last and maiden yes 2. Fill out your contact information address, phone, , etc. yes 3. Fill out your emergency contact information yes (Bring a list of your medications to be left with those you are traveling with or the committee) 4. Fill out your workshop and tour day choices with alternates yes 5. Request shuttle service (if required) yes 6. Book your accommodations yes 7. Enclose your payment yes PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY Credit Card or Cheques or Money Orders Payable to NB Women s Institute FWIC 2015 and sent to Registration Chairperson: Ruth Dickie, 108 Baybreeze Drive, Dalhousie, NB E8C 1C9 or transfer or Credit Card if registering by fax nbwi@nb.aibn.com or e fax number: (506) to the NBWI the NBWI website is: HST is included in all fees. I paid my registration by - cheque, money order, transfer, credit card I registered for City Tour # My TOUR DAY choices are 1st alternate 1st 2nd My WORKSHOP choices are 1st 2nd 3rd alternate 1st 2nd My COMPANION TOUR choices are 1st 2nd 3rd alternate 1st 2nd I requested Shuttle service for - arrivial departure I have made reservations at confirmation # I registered for the Pre Tour I registered for the Post Tour

22 PRE CONVENTION TOUR There must be a minimum of 30 registrants by the cut off date of May 6, 2015 for this Tour to proceed. Maximum number is 56. If interested be sure to contact Trius as soon as possible to insure your place.

23 Trip Itinerary: Discovery Tour Date June 7, 2015 Destinations June 8, 2015 Province Fredericton to Sainte-Anne-de-Kent Travel back to Bouctouche Travel back to Shediac TOTAL TRIP TRAVEL TIME 2 hours and 35 minutes travel time 11 minutes travel time 30 minutes travel time Travel to Moncton Travel to Fredericton 30 minutes travel time 2 hours travel time TE: All travel times are estimated and based on travel patterns. Date June 7, 2015 From where to where Fredericton NB to Sainte-Anne-de-Kent Sainte-Anne-de-Kent to Bouctouche DAY #1 Bouctouche to Shediac Shediac to Moncton Date June 8, 2015 TES Travel to the Olivier Soap Factory for a guided tour on the history, the art and evolution of skin regimes throughout the ages, as well as live demonstrations on soap crafting. Shopping time will be provided after the tour and demo. Travel to Le Pays De La Sagouine for an authentic Acadian Brunch Travel to Shediac to take part in a Lobster Tail Cruise. A 2 1/2 hour adventure on the bay. An education in lobster fishing, lobster cooking and how to eat the lobster. A fully licensed bar on board. Travel to Moncton for an overnight at the Chateau Moncton Hotel & Suites From where to where Moncton TES Enjoy a hot complimentary breakfast at the hotel, before a day of shopping. Discover the shopping experience at the Champlain Place Mall, from 10 am to 2pm. Lunch on your own. Moncton to Fredericton Bus leaves at 2:15 pm for Fredericton Arrive in Fredericton 4:30 PM DAY #2 TRIP INFO PEOPLE WHAT TO PACK A tour guide will be with you the entire way. At times the tour will involve a fair amount of physical activity. Comfortable shoes/sneakers Sunblock Hat/sunglasses Wet weather clothes/umbrella Comfortable casual clothing for a majority of the tour TO BOOK : Call direct to Trius Charter Bus Services at (506) or us at: charters@triusgroup.com

24 POST CONVENTION TOUR There must be a minimum of 30 registrants by the cut off date of May 13, 2015 for this Tour to proceed. Maximum number is 56. If interested be sure to contact Trius as soon as possible to insure your place.

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26 Trip Itinerary: Explore the Maritimes Date June 14, 2015 June 15, 2015 June 16, 2015 Province Fredericton to Charlottetown PEI NFL Ferry to Pictou to Bayers Lake NS Bayers Lake to Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg June 17, 2015 Lunenburg to Truro Truro, NS to Hopewell Rocks, NB Hopewell Rocks, NB to Fredericton, NB Destinations Date June 14, 2015 From where to where Fredericton NB to Charlottetown PEI TOTAL TRIP TRAVEL TIME 4 hours and 35 minutes travel time, via the bridge 55 min to Ferry, 75 min by Ferry. 1 hour 50 min travel time to Bayers Lake 45 minutes travel time to Peggy's Cove from Bayers Lake Peggy's Cove to Lunenburg, 1 hour 25 minutes Lunenburg to Truro, 2 hours and 6 minutes 2 hours, 30 minutes travel time 2 hours, 30 minutes travel time TES Travel from Fredericton NB to Charlottetown PEI. Overnight at the Rodd Royalty and attend a Kitchen Party in the evening. (Fire in the Kitchen) DAY #1 That day upon arrival, visit downtown Charlottetown/Victoria Row to walk, shop and have lunch before your evening at the dinner theatre. (Park and Pick-up) Date June 15, 2015 From where to where Charlottetown to Wood Islands Ferry TES Travel from Charlottetown after breakfast to catch the Wood Islands Ferry to Caribou NS. Enjoy the 75 minute ferry ride to Nova Scotia. DAY #2 Caribou to Pictou Lodge and Resort Pictou Lodge and Resort to Bayers Lake Date June 16, 2015 From where to where Bayers Lake to Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg 5 minute drive to the Pictou Lodge and Resort where you will tour and relax at the resort for 3 hours having lunch and being entertained by the very best in maritime hospitality. Travel time is 1 hour 55 minutes to Bayers Lake. Overnight, stop and shop; Evening on your own. TES Visit Ivan's Museum in Peggy's Cove before visiting the cove itself. Travel to the town of Lunenburg for the day to have lunch and tour the town. The total distance travelled between these points will be 140 km. DAY #3 Lunenburg to Truro Date June 17, 2015 From where to where Truro, NS to Hopewell Rocks, NB After the day in Lunenburg, the tour will travel to Truro for an overnight at Super 8 located at the power centre. Rest up before a full day at Hopewell Rocks; evening on your own. TES Travel to Hopewell Rocks. You can explore on your own or be part of the prearranged guided tour or be part of both. A buffet will be served for the group as well. DAY #4 Hopewell Rocks, NB to Fredericton, NB TRIP INFO Return travel to Fredericton. PEOPLE WHAT TO PACK A tour guide will be with you the entire way. At times this tour will involve a fair amount of physical activity. Comfortable shoes/sneakers Sunblock Hat/sunglasses Wet weather clothes/umbrella Semi casual attire for the Kitchen Party Comfortable casual clothing for a majority of the tour TO BOOK : Call direct to Trius Charter Bus Services at (506) or us at: charters@triusgroup.com