Salute to Mrs. Vera Holt

Source: Alberta Women's Institutes; AWI Collection

Transcript: OUR FOURTH NOMINEE
Is a long time resident of the area firstly living in
the Cosmo area and more recently in the Village. She
has been an active member of the Alberta Woman's
Institute for 30 years, a Charter Member of the Cosmo
W. I., served the Sangudo W. I. in every capacity and
has held office at both the District and Provincial
level. She is an active member of her Church, a
member of Session and Secretary of the United Church
Women. She is Manager of the Sangudo Farmers' Market.
She is a strong supporter of the Agricultural Society,
and was responsible for organizing the Ethnic Supper
and following program during the Official Opening of
the Arena in May 1981. Last year she organized
Heritage Days in conjunction with the History Book
Society and the Village Council. She spent 2 years
of devoted effort in compiling and editing our Local
History Book the Lantern Era, as well as a homecoming
in 1979 when the book was unveiled. She is divisional
representative for the Red Cross, a Village Councillor
and a judge for 4H Public Speaking competitions. She
was also one of a group who with the support of the
Yellowhead Library Association brought about the
opening of the School Library for public use. Ladies
and Gentlemen please --
SALUTE - MRS. VERA HOLT