HUME Group CWA president, Tina Billing, and Junee president, Hannah Kruger, welcomed members to the Hume Group Council meeting and Handicraft Day at Junee.
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Tina spoke about the CWA structural review. The committee have been following branch ideas, and illustrating how modern technology is aiding discussion and decision making.
Internationally Hume Group CWA have donated $10,117 in total with $6000 donated to the Fred Hollows foundation in Nepal. The remainder was distributed to Coins for Friendship, Clean Water for all and Women Walk the World.
Women Walk the World is on Sunday, March 29 and many branches have events planned for that day.
The Yarrongobilly grant was awarded to William Gain from Tumut to study medicine. ACWW South Pacific president, Gail Commens, said $40,000 has been forwarded to PNG after the devastating earthquake.
Geoff and June Williams from Batlow, are masters of Tai Chi Qigong. They spoke about the values of tai chi and members joined in exercises and were treated to a wonderful presentation.
Handicraft awards were presented by Patricia Herbert who thanked the judge Elizabeth Furner, for her expertise. The champion piece was won by Barbara Wignall, Junee Branch, a magnificent wool jacket.
Hume Group trophy was presented to Bellarwi branch, accepted by Bev Norris.
Eurongilly Branch won the State and Land award, and was accepted by Patricia Herbert.
The next Group gathering will be in Junee on August 15.
