Celebrations
Twenty-five members of the South Coast Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild of SA celebrated the end of its twentieth year at their Christmas luncheon on December 8th. Fourteen past members were able to join in the celebrations and many friendships were renewed with plenty of laughter and reminiscing. Also present were the State President, Pat Beaven, and State Executive members Gillian Smith, Elizabeth Bartram and Margaret Lucas. Special guest was Eleanor Adams who was the State President in 1991 when the South Coast Branch was formed.
President, Helen Withers, presented 'Twenty Year' certificates to the three foundation members, Margaret Drummond, Pauline McEwin and Catherine Bristow-
Smith. She also presented a cheque to the State President as a donation to Guild Headquarters after our successful exhibition earlier in the year.
Foundation President, Margaret Drummond cut the birthday cake with Eleanor Adams. Eight presidents from the past 20 years were present at the luncheon.
A wonderful ‘Show and Tell’ of completed articles showcased the members’ talents and techniques practiced at recent workshops.
President, Helen Withers, presented 'Twenty Year' certificates to the three foundation members, Margaret Drummond, Pauline McEwin and Catherine Bristow-
Smith. She also presented a cheque to the State President as a donation to Guild Headquarters after our successful exhibition earlier in the year.
Foundation President, Margaret Drummond cut the birthday cake with Eleanor Adams. Eight presidents from the past 20 years were present at the luncheon.
A wonderful ‘Show and Tell’ of completed articles showcased the members’ talents and techniques practiced at recent workshops.
Eight Presidents from the past 20 years. From left: Judith Dyer, Betty Gregory, Margaret Drummond (Foundation), Jenny Kelsey, Helen Withers (current), Julie Carter, Pauline McEwin and Wendy Kirkman.
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From left: Margaret Drummond, Foundation President in 1991,with Joan Roper, Jenny Vincent, Janet Pryor, Pauline McEwin and Pauline Ashton.
All were foundation members.
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Cutting of the Cake: Margaret Drummond and Eleanor Adams . Eleanor was the President of the Guild at the time the South Coast Branch formed.
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President Pat Beavan accepting the donation cheque from South Coast President Helen Withers.
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President, Helen Withers presenting Catherine Bristow-Smith, Margaret Drummond and Pauline McEwin (right) with 20 year certificates.
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Food, food and more food
and still more in the kitchen!
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Joan Roper, Julie Carter with long standing member of 18 years, Di Phillips.
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Irene Reid with Margaret Lucas, State Junior Vice-President.
Irene, now a member of South Coast Branch, has come to us from the Yorke Peninsula Branch having recently retired to Victor Harbor.
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Past members Liz Walsh from Strathalbyn and Jenny Parry from Victor Harbor.
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Long standing member Jenny Kelsey with new member Katharine Davies.
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Past member Pat England reminiscing with present member Pauline McEwin.
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A bountiful table.
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