COMMUNITY
Kurrajong CWA celebrates 95th birthday
by Greg Martin
Such is Kurrajong Country Women ’ s Association ’ s contribution to our community , highly respected CWA State President , Joy Beames , had little hesitation in accepting an invitation to be guest speaker at the branch ’ s 95th birthday celebrations .
A busy woman is our Joy , living and working on the family property out at Dunedoo , tending to CWA business and most recently , doing her bit at the Royal Easter Show , baking and selling the world-famous scones topped with strawberry jam and cream . Mmmm ! The birthday celebration , attended by forty or so Kurrajong CWA members and invited guests , was held at Richmond Golf Club last month .
Joy told the gathered throng that it was a privilege to be invited to share in the occasion and she jumped at the chance to be guest speaker at the birthday celebration .
Her inspirational address put one in mind of stirring speeches delivered by Winston Churchill in wartime and John F . Kennedy during his famous inauguration speech – “ ask not what your country can do for you , but what you can do for your country ”.
And boy-oh-boy , don ’ t those CWA members around our country do just that !
Joy ’ s speech had all in attendance entranced as she highlighted the deeds accomplished by CWA members since the body ’ s foundation 101 years ago , outlined plans in progress and future strategies . Joy ended her speech by congratulating Kurrajong CWA members for their devotion to their fellow citizens since its formation with eight members back on April 17 , 1928 .
Membership burgeoned quickly over the ensuring few months to 50 and down the years , numbers have fluctuated up and down , and currently it boasts 23 hard-working members . Most of whom joined in the birthday celebrations , along with guests representing other CWA branches .
Special guests included the State Member for Hawkesbury , Robyn Preston , and Hawkesbury City Mayor , Sarah McMahon , who wears a second hat as Kurrajong CWA secretary .
Guests were treated to a delicious two-course meal , and of course there was a mouth-watering birthday cake to be sliced and divvied out .
Congratulations to members for putting on a memorable birthday party with special mention to branch president , Jenny Shaw , MC Bea Hancock and publicity officer , Jill Riordan , who always ensures local media is kept up to speed with branch happenings .
All hands on deck ! Sharing in the Kurrajong CWA 95th birthday cake cutting with president Jenny Shaw ( 3rd from right ) and state president Joy Beames ( next on her right ) are former Kurrajong CWA presidents ( l-r ): Wendy Dunston , Dianne Fenech , Gwen Aspinall and Eileen Reid . Photo : Kathryn Johnston .
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