Bega Evening VIEW Club

2020 March 3

Local VIEW members attend VIEW’s 60^th
Anniversary Diamond Jubilee event with NSW Governor

Members from Bega Evening VIEW Club, Carleen Maley and Pat McRae, both Past National Vice Presidents,  were delighted to join the NSW Governor and fellow VIEW members at a morning tea on 3 March to celebrate the 60^th anniversary of its founding, at NSW Government House, Sydney.

In celebration of the significant milestone of VIEW’s 60^th birthday, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales praised past and present VIEW women on their contribution to changing the lives of children and young people over many years.

“It gives me great pleasure to celebrate this occasion with the dedicated women of VIEW. From its small beginnings in Balgowlah in Sydney’s north, VIEW has made an immense contribution to Australian society for six decades,” Ms Beazley said.

“Founded at a time of great social change in Australia, particularly for women, VIEW has constantly evolved to meet the changing needs of society, while never losing sight of its important objectives - to support women, The Smith Family and disadvantaged young people,” she said.

“I congratulate you all on your valuable contribution as fundraisers, sponsors, volunteers and advocates for The Smith Family. Enjoy your year of celebrations.”

The Governor's morning tea marked the start of celebrations across the country. VIEW members Carleen and Pat from Bega Evening VIEW Club joined VIEW National President 2020-21 Anne-Louise O’Connor, Head of State and Territory Operations, The Smith Family Leonie Green, and other representatives from The Smith Family at the Governor’s morning tea.

VIEW’s National President Anne-Louise O’Connor said she was proud to be leading the organisation in this milestone year.

Pat and Carleen Showing the National Banner

Government House Morning Tea

Carleen, The Governor, Margaret Beasley, Pat McRae

Carleen, with the wonderful Administrators from National Office, Olga and Sonia, and Pat with Government House in the background.

The scenery from Government House in the background

2019 October

Jennifer Hibburd receives her decade badge from VIEW President Judith Reid.

A great October meeting at the Bega Heritage Centre.

2019 November

Margaret and Beverley received their badges from president, Judith.

Denise and Carleen, guest speakers, at the November meeting spoke on their role as Pastoral Carers at the South East Regional Hospital.

2019 Convention with Bega

 Marie, Carleen, Judith and Veronica attended the 2019 National VIEW Convention at Twin Waters between 13 and 15 of September.

Mystical Masquerade Ball

2019 Convention with Bega

Carleen Past National Vice President 2008-09,  Dr Craig Challen SC OAM Guest Speaker and Heather Past National Vice President 2010 from SA

Incoming VIEW National President 2020 Ann-Louise and Carleen

2019 August Guest Speaker
Kerry Grey from Services NSW

2019 August

Veronica receives her 10 year badge from National Vice President, Pat.

Lucky Barbara Black won the raffle. prize

Vice President, Joyce Smith with  Annie Hayson who won the lucky door prize.

2019 July

Janny Earnshaw was guest speaker at Bega Evening VIEW Club's July dinner. Janny is a native of Holland, who immigrated to Australia as a young lady,  and she gave a very informative and interesting talk about growing up in Amsterdam, particularly what it was like during the war years. She also passed around a lot of photos and information on Amsterdam which members found very interesting.

Helen Groch thanking Janny Earnshaw, our guest speaker.

Sharyn, Helen and Jann

Bega Evening VIEW Club's chairperson for the evening Jann McNeil, thanking Littleton Café  for  the delicious meals and their friendship.

2019 June

Volunteer for Isolated Student Education

Sharyn Whiting gave a very interesting, moving, funny and at times sad talk on her experience as a volunteer teacher in the outback working for VISE.  Not only did Sharyn teach isolated children their school work but she has also been a jack of all trades, helping with the farm animals, house sitting homesteads when the family are away and cleaning whole houses after huge dust storms.  She is so involved with the children that she teaches she is almost their nanny.  These children, and their families, are and will remain, life long friends.

Veronica receives the lucky door prize donated by Lesley

2019 May

A wonderful May meeting for mothers day celebrations.  Some mums were lucky to have their daughters with them.

Lots of memories were shared by members presenting a photo and reminiscing about their mum.

Diane and Nicky publicly thanked their mums for all the good and caring times during their upbringing. 

Helen, donator of the raffle prize, presented lucky Anne with her prize

Member Sue with her visitor Beverley at our Mothers Day Celebrations 

 Bega Evening 40th - Inaugural President, and past presidents cutting the cake.

Bega Evening 40th - inaugural members.  Back row Joyce and Carol, Front Inaugural president Margaret and Beth

Celebrating Bega Evening's 40th Birthday, 11 April 2019

Bega Evening 40th Jann McNeil, Bega Valley Shire Council  Mayor Kristy McBain, National Vice President  Pat McRae

Visitors from Merimbula Evening Club

Decade Badges presented by NVP Pat McRae to Carole Stoney (40yrs), Barbara Ubrihien (30), Jann McNeil, Lesley Baird, Kathy Gowing (20) and made special welcome to inaugural members present. 

2019 March - Happy 80th Birthday, Lesley

Lesley Baird being congratulated by Vice President Joyce Smith.

2019 March

Lucy Little, our guest speaker for the March meeting presented her Lions winning oration on the topic of Perspectives.  Lucy is only 16 and has a great future ahead of her. She capably answered questions put to her by the enthralled members.

Lucy Little, guest speaker, receives a gift from Veronica

2019 February Meeting

An inspiring speaker for February was Professor Leeanda Winton, who is an expert on IVF particularly in the field of older (geriatric??) mothers enlightened us many aspects of IVF.

Denise, Leeanda (guest speaker) and President Judith.

Guess who turned 80?

President Judith Reid presented Anne Sheedy with a special flower gift for her 80th Birthday

Congratulations to our member, Margaret Sirl, who received an OAM in the January honors list.

Thank you Margaret for all the wonderful work you do in our community.

Margaret Sirl, OAM and President Judith Reid

President Judith presents a members badge to Teresa Taylor

2018 Christmas

The Christmas celebration dinner was enjoyed by many with very special entertainment. 

The Christmas cake raffle was won by our publicity member Robyn K.

The santa sack distribution was great fun with everyone opening their presents in anticipation.

The meal was superb with our plates overflowing.

Teresa Taylor was presented with her member's badge.

2018 November
Armistice Day 100 Years Remembrance

Bega Evening VIEW celebrated on 11/11/2018 Armistice Day with stories from members using memorabilia from this day and other war events which brought back some wonderful and sad family memories which were handed down through the years which affected them and their family history.

Guess who the baby is in the photo!

2018 October 

Guess who the baby is in the photo! 

Photos were brought to the meeting by the now grown adult and members were asked to match the photo with the member?  Not many were successful but lots of fun and laughter resulted.

Beginning of the evening

End of the evening

2018 September

The September Dinner created lots of fun and laughter with trading table items.  The table was very full at the start of the evening but empty by the end.  Everyone loves a bargain.

Good money raised for our Learning for Life Students.

Lyn Ryan thanking Bev Atkins, guest speaker, for her address to members and visitors at the August meeting.

Also enjoying our August dinner

2018 August 

Bev and Kath enjoying a mother and daughter evening where Bev was our Guest Speaker.

2018 July - Renate transferring to Corowa District 

President, Judith saying farewell to Renate and wishing her good luck on her new adventure.

Ladies enjoying the evening at our July meeting.

2018 July - Favorite  Travel Souvenirs 

Bega Evening members who presented a talk on why their travel souvenirs had so much meaning.  Lots of fun explanations were enjoyed by all present.

2018 June

Member, Norma Smith, thanking Robyn Adams for her informative talk on Community Transport.  Robyn was the guest speaker at Bega Evening VIEW Club's June dinner.

President, Judith Reid, presenting new member Anne Hayson with her name badge 

Daughter Helen with her mum Marie.  Helen was also our guest speaker

Happy Birthday wishes extended to Jan Goodridge with flowers  for her "Big O" Birthday

2018 May - Mother's Day Celebrations 

Pam Jordan with daughter Nikki

Visitors, Christine and Denise enjoying themselves at our May dinner.

2018 March

Bega VIEW Club will celebrate it's 39th Birthday at the April  dinner so please bring along a guest to help us celebrate. If you are new to the district and would like to attend please do so, visitors are always made welcome.

Sue Atkins, Guest Speaker at our March meeting, being thanked by Veronica Northcott 

2018 April

Happy 39th Birthday from the Committee

Bega VIEW Club celebrated it's 39th Birthday at the April dinner. Members and guests enjoyed helping us to celebrate.

More birthday photos below.

Joyce Smith thanking Guest Speaker, Cath Brooks, at our 39th Birthday Dinner

Welcome new member Lorraine Gregson

President Judith Reid carrying the birthday cake.

Welcome new member Anne Hayson

Margaret Ritchie receiving flowers and a hankie for her 70th Birthday from Joyce

2018 February

Zone Councillor, Valerie Hobbs, presented Sue Cotterill, Renate Boulter, and Margaret Evans with their decade badges.