Country Women’s Association celebrates 100th anniversary in Eaton

The Country Women’s Association in Eaton celebrated its centenary last week, with more than 100 members and supporters gathering for a morning tea. CWA Eaton president Dot Jarvis said the day was a great success with a big crowd gathering at CWA Hall in Eaton. “It went fantastic. We were offering people scones, jam and cream, and coffee just to know what CWA is all about,” she said. “We do a lot of things for the community like trauma bears with the fire brigade — we give them to young children, we take them to schools and get them after school, and we help women in crisis.” Shire of Dardanup president Cr Tyrrell Gardiner also joined them to celebrate the milestone at the small hall, alongside Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino and Perth CWA representative Megan DePiazz. Cr Gardiner congratulated the Eaton CWA members on their event and recognised their long-term dedication to supporting the community. “I would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the Country Women’s Association on reaching this remarkable milestone of 100 years of service and advocacy,” he said. “As we celebrate this historic anniversary, we reflect on the countless contributions of the CWA members — past and present — who have selflessly devoted their time and energy to making a positive difference in the lives of others.” A special edition book called A Centenary of CWA Stories Women of Spirit was donated by Ms Jarvis to the shire, and accepted by library coordinator Andrea Strapp. The book will be added to the Eaton Community Library’s collection and made available for the community to loan. Established in 1924, the CWA has been carrying out its mission of uniting women and strengthening communities through friendship, education, service and advocacy for 100 years. The Eaton CWA branch now has 13 members and celebrated its 60-year anniversary last year in October. The CWA is known for its extensive and dedicated support of communities, and its popular cookbooks. The Eaton CWA has a meeting on the second Monday of every month at 1.30 pm. Their next meeting is on August 12 and Ms Jarvis told the Herald “everybody’s welcome”.