By Brendan Rees
Nine decades of work and friendship was celebrated among members of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Cranbourne sub-branch on Monday 6 August.
The milestone event, held at St John’s Community Hall in Cranbourne attracted more than 100 guests including CWA members from West Gippsland.
Attendees shared stories over a celebratory lunch and viewed a display of the branch’s history since the group formed in 1928.
Group president Carmel Ryan presented Joyce Broad and Eileen Denereaz with 50 years membership certificates.
Casey Council Deputy Mayor Amanda Stapledon said the 90th birthday was a perfect way of celebrating the branch’s impressive record of achievements and fundraising over the years.
“It is a remarkable achievement for any organisation to sustain itself for 90 years,” she said.
“Today is a wonderful celebration of your endurance and the ongoing needs for our community to support others. The pride you all take in your work here speaks volumes for your commitment to the future of the CWA and the important work underway.”
Cr Stapledon added the City of Casey recognised the important role CWA members played in providing funds to people in need.
“The strong volunteer ethic and resilience you exhibit in your work sets a wonderful example for our rapidly developing municipality,” she told CWA members at the event.
Club secretary Alice Needs said it was a wonderful day to celebrate 90 years of strong and capable female leadership, providing friendship and helping those in need.
