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Reports & Photos
A new initiative of the Northern Suburbs Union WA was launched Monday night, 4th July 2011 with Shane Varcoe of the Dalgarno Institute the keynote speaker. BREATHE stands for Believe, Renew, Equip, Advocate, Teach, Heal, Embrace. This initiative is to appeal to younger women with projects and social activities with its own website. A walk was planned to highlight FASD Awareness Week and a Bus Trip for the In the Valley Festival demonstrating a good time without the wine factor. "Road to Bethlehem" Stall - WA Congratulations to WCTU WA for their initiative in resourcing a stall with a government grant to distribute drug educational leaflets and sample non-al drinks at the "Road to Bethlehem" Report on the 39th National WCTU Convention - Adelaide, SA: May 27 - 31, 2009 Members gathered on the Wednesday evening of the 27th May, 2009 at the Salvation Army Congress Hall for an official opening dinner and address from the National President, Mrs. Ellen Chandler. Special guests included the Deputy Lord Mayor of Adelaide - Stephen Yarwood and Ms Frances Bedford MP as well as the featured speaker: Associate Professor Stuart Piggin - Director of the Centre for the History of Christian Thought and Experience at Macquarie University and Chair of the Australian Christian Heritage Foundation. The theme for the convention was "For such a time as this..." The President's speech reflected on the story of Esther and the Emperor's New Clothes and that there is a need for people to express the reality of what is happening in society today. Associate Professor Stuart Piggin presented a challenging address to the members of three confronting propositions which was much appreciated by all in attendance. The meals was enjoyed by all. The following three days were spent in business at the SACWA facility in Adelaide. Reports were received on work that had been done in the last three years. Seminars on drugs and how to write letters to the papers and politicians were presented. Members who had passed away through the previous three years were honoured in a memorial service. Discussion and action groups put forward initiatives for the future and a number of organisations also made presentations highlighting ways in which the organisation can network with others. New officers for the triennium 2009 - 2012 were appointed. An inspiring worship time was led by the Salvation Army Band and Major Laurie Venables reminded the delegates of the need to be engaged in the issues of society "at such a time as this..." A Dolphin Luncheon Cruise from Port Adelaide provided a lovely outing for those in attendance. A evening of light entertainment was also enjoyed by all at the Mad Hatter's Party.
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