It was also during this time that we began the newsletter, "The Arch”. During this period the concept of Area Councils was promoted, to be realized under the administration of Dr. Karl Winter.

I remember the period as being a very busy one in which the executive was most active and enthusiastic. In fact, all the achievements of that period were due to the hard work and initiative of that particular provincial executive.

DR. KARL A. WINTER 1972—

The year 1972—73 saw major organiza— tional changes in the P.E.l. Federation. It was a most successful year in terms of increased interest and activity in Home and School.

At the Annual Meeting in Octoe ber 1972, the constitution was changed to provide for two Vice—Presidents from each Regional School Unit plus the formation of an Area Council in each Unit. Area Councils, consisting of two delegates from each local, are intended to provide the channel of communication between local associations and the School Board.

Area Councils were organized in Regional Units 2, 3 and 4. These Councils were active in communication with their respec- tive School Boards. Area Two Council was probably the most vocal in an effort to express parents’ concerns to the School Board over the Board's proposal to construct one senior high school in Regional Unit Two.

During the year, on the initiative of Home and School, a joint meeting was held with the P.E.|. Teachers Federation and the School Trustees Association to discuss items of common interest. The need for, and value of joint action on certain issues

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