Our meeting was again held at the Commercial Club in Albury, with a couple of visitors, Sue Chapman from the Virtual Branch and Lynnette Buck from Albury Evening, who later chaired our Annual Meeting.

Henty Field Days Success

Thanks were given to all members who helped at the Henty Field Days – always a busy time in our part of the world. The Scone Challenge with the Media Teams is always a hit. This time it was an extra challenge as I had to make gluten-free scones for one competitor, which I’ve never done before!

The three decorated cake raffles conducted at the Field Days made a total of over $1670.00. The proceeds were distributed to the Leukaemia Foundation, Boys to the Bush, and The Riverina Bluebell Organisation, all of which were very grateful recipients.

Awards and Study Topics

Our Riverina Group Conference was held earlier in October. Carol Grylls is now the Riverina Group Secretary – thank you, Carol, for taking on this role. Our Branch won the Best Publicity Report award.

Looking ahead to next year, our study topics will be:

90th Birthday and Branch History

Discussion was held about our Branch’s upcoming 90th Birthday in April. A brief history was read out for our newer members. We are also preparing for the Albury Show exhibit at the end of the month.

Annual Meeting and New Committee

At our Annual Meeting, Bev Frohling stood down as Treasurer after many years of dedicated service. We thank her for all her hard work. The new committee is:

Our last meeting for the year and Christmas Party will be at Carol & Des Grylls’ home on Saturday, 6th December at 10am. Please bring a salad or dessert and a handmade gift for Kris Kringle.

Lyn Jacobsen, CWA President