Bervie W.I. hears about electoral reform from guest speaker Tony McQuail

A ROSE (Rural Ontario Sharing Education) program session, “Civics – Electoral Reform,” was held at the Bervie Women's Institute Hall, Wednesday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m., with 13 members and six guests attending. 

The guest speaker, Tony McQuail of Lucknow (above), presented his views on electoral reform and explained the present system which is “First-Past-the-Post,” and also the proportional representation system. Over the years, 14 studies have been done and neither the previous Conservative government nor the Liberals have implemented any change from the present system. McQuail was thanked by convener Elsie Schuler. 

A short business meeting was held earlier – the Bervie W.I. plant, bake and yard sale is at the Bervie Hall, Saturday, May 20, from 8 a.m. to Noon. Several will attend the District Annual in Walkerton, May 25. The Bervie W.I.'s 110th anniversary tea will take place at the hall, Tuesday, June 13, from 2-4 p.m. 

A social time, with snacks and drinks, concluded the evening – thanks to hostesses Sylvia Hasbury, Elsie Schuler and Betty Anne Thompson.

The next meeting is June 7 at 10 a.m. at the hall with the theme being Culture/Muslim religion.