News cadet Caleb Francis recently spoke to some of the members of the Eastern Goulburn Valley Group Country Women’s Association.
Helen Sands
Which CWA Branch are you a part of?
I am the Eastern Goulburn Valley Group CWA president, and I am also president of the Caniambo branch.
How long have you been a member of CWA?
About eight years.
What do you like most about CWA?
The friendship of the ladies, having a group of people to work together with towards a purpose, and learning things even outside of our group. I volunteer at the tea rooms at the Royal Melbourne Show, and I’ve found that’s a really good way to meet people and make friendships beyond our group.
Anni Russell
Which CWA Branch are you a part of?
I am the president of Pine Lodge CWA.
How long have you been a member of CWA?
I’ve been a member for 18 years.
What do you like most about CWA?
What I like most about it is the friendship, supporting each other and the community. Our branch is a bit different because we’ve got five members who are under 22.
Cathy Shields
Which CWA Branch are you a part of?
I’m sharing the presidency of Shepparton Sunset.
How long have you been a member of CWA?
I have been a member for about six years. I was new to the area, so I joined the CWA.
What do you like most about CWA?
Getting together with other women, chatting or sewing or craft work - things like that.
Margaret Guppy
Which CWA Branch are you a part of?
I am the treasurer of Karramomous.
How long have you been a member of CWA?
About 35 years. I started because my best friend, her mother, and grandmother were members. One day, she rang me and said come keep me company, and I’ve been there ever since.
What do you like most about CWA?
The friendship with the ladies and the connection that we have.