Chairman's Message Board - April 2016
Farewell to Susie
After only a short time with us, Susie Peat our Federation Secretary has decided to leave. We are sorry to see her go and wish her well for the future. We are currently advertising for a new Federation Secretary. Please contact the Office for further information if you or anyone you know, might be interested in applying for the position.
Federation Quiz winners
The Quiz final was held at Clyst St Mary Village Hall on Saturday March 19th and I am pleased to be able to announce the winners were:
1st Aylesbeare WI, 2nd North Tawton WI, Joint 3rd Chudleigh and Wellswood WIs.
An enjoyable afternoon was had by all and a delicious tea was supplied by the Catering committee. Our thanks to Margaret Craig and the International and Public Affairs Subcommittee for organising the Quiz this year and thanks to all WIs who helped with organisation and catering in the Area rounds last month.
2016 Annual Meeting Resolutions
The Public Affairs Team at NFWI have produced a range of resources to support WI discussions of the two resolutions which will be taken forward to Brighton on 11th June. These include, detailed briefing notes, online quizzes, power point presentations etc. These are all available for downloading from the NFWI website.
There will also be some Social Media Q&A sessions which you can access via Twitter using the #WIresolutions or by posting on the Women's Institute Facebook page on 7th April 3pm and 6pm, 20th April 3pm and 6pm or 4th May 3pm and 6pm.
Moodle – Digital Storytelling
Val Andrews (Head of NFWI Unit) has informed us that the Training Committee of the NFWI have developed a new interactive course for the Moodle on how to create your own Digital Story. A digital story is like a talking scrapbook and can be shared in all sorts of ways with friends and family; in exhibitions; in presentations and online. Perfect for your WI or Federation Celebrations. Please go to http://.witraining.org.uk/ for more information.
This ties in nicely with the NFWI Science and Leisure Committee competition - Elizabeth Bell Challenge 2016 'To create a Digital Story' WIs are challenged to 'Create a digital story showing the impact that the WI has had on their community'. All entries must be judged in the first instance at Federation level. Closing date to Federation - 25th October 2016. Contact the Federation office for further information and entry forms.
Bake a cake to celebrate the Queen's 90th Birthday
We have been invited to join the Diocese of Exeter's celebration of the Queen's birthday by participating in a cake competition on Saturday 11th June 2016 at Exeter Cathedral. The Diocese are organising an event called UPLOAD which they hope will attract over 1000 young people from across the South West. They have invited members of the Devon Federation to make and decorate at least 90 cakes for a display which will then be judged by the Bishops of Exeter and Crediton and some young people and the cakes will then be eaten.
The competition is open to all members and details of how to register your interest is provided in the enclosure in this month's mailout. This is your chance to show off your baking and decorating skills!
Please note, this event will take place on the same day as our Annual Meeting at Brighton.
If you are interested in any of the above and would like to put your name forward or would like more information please contact me in the first instance, unless specified otherwise.
Julie Ayre, County Chairman
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