Hindmarsh Shire mayor Cr Debra Nelson presented a Dimboola band member, Maureen Lehmann, with a certificate marking 40 years of service. Maureen is also the Dimboola CWA’s branch secretary.
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Beulah branch members finalised arrangements for the Central Wimmera Group, Jenni Turnbull, changeover lunch, which is to be held on Sunday, May 7, at the Beulah Uniting Church. All members of the Central Wimmera group, who are attending, are asked to bring a plate of food to share for lunch.
Members were also advised of guest speakers for April 20, with Lance Netherway to talk about the dairy industry. On Friday, July 21, Heidi Habel will speak about Denmark - the country of study for CWA Victorian branches this year. Members are reminded to note the change of date.
Branch members were also advised of coming events: May 18, membership month, members to think about inviting ladies as possible members to a luncheon, followed by CWA histories at three levels (Australia, Victoria and Beulah) and May 23, Central Wimmera group exhibition at Murtoa Memorial Hall.
Paper flower folding was demonstrated and members were instructed how to fold the paper to make flowers by Horsham and former Beulah branch members Jennie Mitchell, her daughter, and granddaughter.
Next meeting, April 20, competition, prettiest milk jug and /or cover (any type), cookery, half filled sponge.
Competition results: four scones, Brenda McCredden, Gwen George, Ellie Davies; flowers, Gwen George, Betty Turnbull, craft, folded paper flowers, all members were awarded one point.
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West Wimmera group coming events: April 1-9, Halls Gap craft, competition; May 2, fun day at Horsham CWA Hall; September 4, Dimboola, craft competition and cooking from five different countries.
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CWA Victoria history, from We grow up, 1949: “Branch meetings are more than a welcome social gathering, for they provide food for thought and practical help to homemakers and craft workers, as well as an outlet for talent with their choral and dramatic competitions. Even more than this, the association, by virtue of its size … give the country woman, no matter how remote her home, the right and the responsibility of working to improve conditions for women and children.” As can be seen there is more to CWA than "tea and scones".
DIARY DATES
March 24: Dimboola, Association Day, bring something to sell, trading table; guest speaker, Jeanette McCabe; display, old kitchen gadget.
