Nyora Evening Branch

The first meeting of the Nyora Evening Branch
is on 13th December, 2011 from 7pm, at Nyora Hall
New members please come along, interested women and girls most welcome.
Theme: Xmas

Hoping for a Night Branch In Nyora

Bass Group President, Pam Mawson, will be hosting a session about Country Women's Association of Victoria for women interested in a night branch in Nyora.

All women, all ages are welcome to be part of this wonderful Association.

Date: Tuesday 25th October, 2011
Time: 7pm
At: Nyora Community Hall, Nyora
Enquiries: Pam Mawson on 5657 7271

Looking forward to seeing you there.....

Did you hear the Music in the Air this morning?

Seven Bass Group members came together this morning and exercised their vocal cords with music provided very ably by Carol on the panio.

We sang quite a few tunes, learnt that very high notes are perhaps not for us, really got into the feel of it all by the end of an hour.

Come and join us on Thursday 24th November, 2011 at the Corinella Community
Centre from 10-15 am.

Bass Group Mystery Tour

Cowes Branch is hosting the 2011 Mystery Tour

Date: Tuesday 11th

Meet at the CWA of Vic Cowes Branch rooms/shop at 10am for a
morning cuppa before setting off.

Bring lunch, a folding chair if you have one, a camera and
hope for a sunny day.

Should be a day of fun.

Comming Up

Annual Mystery Tour

Tuesday 11th October, 2011
Hostess Branch - Cowes

Greetings from Tonga

Encourage - Enrich - Empower

Lynda and Machelle, with the Victorian contingent, attending the Associated Country Women of the World 15th South Pacific Area Conference in Tonga.

Lots of fun, lots of new contacts and friends as well as the business of planning for the next 3 years.

The State Creative Arts Exhibition In Tallangatta

The Bass Group Entry in 'shades of a colour' at the State Exhibition

Victorian Community Organisation of the Year

The Members of the The Country Women's Association are honoured and delighted to have been name on the 1st July the Victorian Community Organisation of the Year.

Members at the State Conference

Members representing the branches of Cowes, Glen Alvie, Loch and Woodleigh Vale travelled to Ballarat to attend the 83rd Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. Conference.

Five Bass Group Presidents were present at the Conference. These being Mrs Lyn Edden, Mrs Lois Jackson, Mrs Pauline Jordan, Mrs Machelle Crichton and current Group President Mrs Pam Mawson.

Wonderful time had by all, meeting up with many friends from across the State, listening to interesting speakers and discussing many of the Resolutions being put forward.

The State Dinner was enjoyed by all, good food, time to chat and great entertainment.

We came home a bit weary, but we throughly enjoyed the days of this Conference. Best Wishes to Pam Mawson, our new Bass Group President, from all the Bass Group members and friends.

Tuesday 24th at the State Conference

Yesterday we travelled to Ballarat, all arriving safely.

We attended a Ecumenical Church Service and then in the evening we attended
the Annual General Meeting of our Association.

Today Conference proceedings began.

The Bass Group Resolution regarding the Australian Women's Land Army was presented and Carried. (see Resolutions page).

Mr Andrew Broad, President, Victorian Farmers Federation, spoke very articulately on 'The Role of Agriculture in Rural Australia'.

State Conference

Ten Bass Group members are off to the The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. State
Conference.

It will be held from Monday May 23rd in Ballarat.

Bass Group have 2 resolutions being presented at this conference

1. cost of mobile phone calls made to 18, 1800 & 13 1300 numbers. If you would like more information about this see at ACCAN website - 'fair call for all' campaign.

2. Recognition of Women's Land Army as the fourth service.

Pam Mawson will be coming in as the Bass Group President.

Machelle Crichton is coming in as Chairman, State ACWW/International & Community Support.

The Bass Group 57th Handicraft, Art & Home Industries Exhibition held on 1st and 2nd April, 2011 at Corinella.

Pam Mawson, Exhibition Convenor with Marie Vassallo, State Vice-President. Marie opened the Exhibition and presented Trophies to winners.

All entries were of a very high standard, some were stunning.

See the Craft & Exhibition page for more images

The Bass Group 57th Home Industries Exhibition has opened, come and join our Celebrations

One Hundred Years of International Women's Day ' the colour is purple'

57th Exhibition of

Handicrafts, Art & Home Industries 2011 Corinella Public Hall ,Smythe St, Corinella

Friday 1st April, 2011 - 1pm to 4pm

Saturday 2nd April, 2011 - 10am to 3pm

Judging starts 10am Friday 1st April, 2011

Presentation of Trophies at 1pm Friday 1st April, 2011

Admission: Adult $3-00 Children free when accompanied by an adult Luncheon, Morning Tea/Afternoon Tea

Raffle drawn 3pm Friday 1st April, 2011

& 2-30 pm Saturday 2nd April, 2011

Demonstrations

Preserves, Kitchen Crafts & Plants for sale

Garden Group Friday 11th February, 2011

Look on garden group page to share some more photos of the afternoon

Bass Group AGM & Half Year Conference

Theme 'the colour is Purple - 100 years of International Women's Day'

AGM & Half Year Conference on 17th February, 2011

at the Corinella Community Centre, 10am for 10-30 start

State President, Mrs Helen Christie will be our guest.

Loch Quilt and Craft Festival

A lovely day was held at the Loch on Sunday 6th February. Members provided light refreshments, a display of members quilts and crafts, demonstration of crafts such as spinning and needle felting. We also had a raffle to raise funds for flood recovery.

Queensland, NSW & Victorian Floods

When, in Victoria in 2009, we had the terrible fires, much support was sent to us by various CWA branches and groups from across Queensland and NSW.

In their trying times ahead we can give in return the support they provided to us.

CWA of Vic Inc Bass Group can accept donations from groups and individuals. These funds will be sent to local CWA branches to be used as they need.

To make a donation contact Machelle on 0407 781 025
or email: cwaofvicbassgroup@gmail.com


CWA of Victoria Inc. is a 'not for profit' philanthropic Association