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