Warren VIEW Club

Our guests on Wednesday 20th August at our luncheon, were St Mary’s Mission Team Members. The students shared the many ways they’ve been living out the School’s value of kindness. This Team also joined us in celebrating the Blue Sapphire 65th birthday of VIEW Australia, and our own 39th birthday, incorporating the blue theme.

Accompanying photos of the day's celebrations.

Three of our members travelled to Mudgee on Friday 1st August to join other VIEW clubs in the area for a Meet and Mingle luncheon.

Guest Speakers were VIEW National Manager, Maryanne Maher and VIEW National President, Elizabeth Birch. It was a wonderful day out for our members, President Sue, Treasurer Pauline, and Zone Councillor (NH03) Lorraine.

Mr Rod Crowfoot from Macquarie Home Stay, Dubbo was our guest speaker in July. Rod spoke on the growth and demand from surrounding outback areas to use the accommodation whilst in Dubbo for medical appointments, etc.

Julie and Sue from Dubbo Sewcialites also visited and brought articles to Show; many that are used to raise money in support of Macquarie Home Stay.

Also, a new member badge was presented to Virginia. Welcome to Warren VIEW, Virginia!

The Guest Speaker for June was Captain Ralph Smith, a locally born Warren boy, who spoke on his flying pilot Qld Section: Airlines, and as a fire-bombing pilot before retiring.

The Guest Speaker for May was a local school teacher now retired, Mrs Lyn Westgarth.

Lyn spoke of her love of teaching and how in her younger years she arrived in Warren without knowing much about the town. Lyn married and stayed in Warren and is now a well known and much loved identity.

Our Guest Speaker in April was Susie Balogh, Economic Development and Visitation Manager, who spoke enthusiastically about her work and the developments happening in our Warren area. Tourism progress and attracting visitors to our unique area with some many wonderful places of interest on offer. A new brochure has been produced inviting visitors to the many wonderful and attractive choices.

Our Members thoroughly enjoyed Susie’s presentation.

Accompanying photo of President Sue, and Susie.

Photo of Foundation Members Pam and Patricia OAM who enjoyed the meeting.

Photo of Members Marion and Dallis who enjoyed the day.

Jodi Douglas, a Bank Manager delivered a very informative and most welcome insight to safe online banking, and scams awareness. How to become more familiar with scams and fraud; and creating strong passwords. Recognising the differences, and how to protect yourself.

Accompanying photo shows Judie, Guest Speaker Jodi and President Sue.

Photo shows new Member Julie, being welcomed and presented with her new name badge, by President Sue.

Photo shows Foundation Members, Patricia OAM. Pam and Elsie

Members look forward to another fulfilling year and continued friendships.

Accompanying photo of: Sandra; Pat OAM; Betty; Pam; Alison; Jill; and Judie.

In February 2025 a big welcome was made to new member Virginia. Members also celebrated the birthday of long time member, Betty. 

Accompanying photo of Virginia and Sandra

Entertainment, Lucky door, lucky seats, hampers and raffles to win. What a fabulous day for the many who supported by attending and kindly donating many items.

The entertainment was brilliant. Warraan Widji Arts children sang in the Wayilwan language and then in English.  Nola recited A Bush Christening. A delicious meal, and quite simply, a perfect day out. 

Photo of the young Dance Experience who delighted all with their professional dancing. 

Bernie, who was born in Ireland was our guest speaker in October.

Bernie recalled her growing up in Ireland during troubled times and the difficulties. Her parents owned an old-style Irish pub and general store.

Bernie went looking in the wider world for opportunities as she grew older landing in New York teaching and then on to Botswana, then finally Warren.

A very interesting history from Bernie..

Bernie, who was born in Ireland was our guest speaker in October.

A very interesting and exciting experience which members enjoyed.