Dimboola members celebrated the 84th birthday of the branch with special guests from Central Wimmera group, Willenabrina (its sister branch), West Wimmera group president, Sadie Williams (Nhill Twilight branch) and special guest Paul Hyde (Warracknabeal), whom the branch has sponsored for the last 47 years. Paul, assisted by Margaret Menzel and Carroll Picket, had the pleasure of cutting the birthday cake.
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The Dimboola branch formed in 1934. The inaugural president was Mrs A. C. Bennett, who became CWA Victoria state president from 1940-42. Four members have served as West Wimmera group presidents, Mesdames Bessie Bennett, 1936-40; Greta Jackman, 1949-51; Nellie Howland, 1959-61; Rita Mckenzie 1977-79 and Margaret Hunter 2013-16. The branch formed a Younger Set in 1939 which was active until the 1950s. West Wimmera group formed on March 23, 1934.
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CWA Victoria has appointed Mrs Lynne Jordan as the new executive director, beginning duties on February 28 this year. Dunmunkle president Margaret Murphy has retired as a judge in the home industries section, a position she held for seven years.
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CWA Victoria has declared May membership month - a month when interested women are invited to attend a meeting to hear what CWA is all about. However, it is not the only time branches welcome prospective members.
Branch members in Victoria are concerned that many branches may close if membership does not increase and invite women of all ages to visit them and learn more about CWA. There is more to CWA than (to quote an old cliche) tea and scones.
CWA has been active in all states of Australia from 1922 to 1938, followed by a postal branch in 1939 and the Northern Territory in 1961. CWA Victoria formed on March 12, 1923, Associated Country Women of the World in 1933 and Australia in 1945.
The CWA is a strong lobby group, ensuring authorities are aware of what communities need and advocating for a range of social issues. This year members are supporting the following, theme: share the friendship; state project, archives (her story); country of study Denmark; thanksgiving fund, Crohn's and Colitis Australia; social issues focus, homelessness and affordable housing.
DIARY DATE
June 2: Horsham, 1.30pm, general meeting, state conference report; competition, unusual mug.
June 6: Nhill Twilight, cards. Serviceton, luncheon.
June 8: Horsham Evening, cheese making.
