Boucher, Rebecca Howard, Jean Poulter and Nalda Talbot.
A minute’s silence was observed at the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Cobar Branch annual general meeting on Saturday in honour of a past president, Nona Spinks.
Mrs Spinks recently passed away in Armidale at the age of 97 and a half.
To honour her memory, a donation was made to the Cobar branch by a family member and it was suggested at the meeting that the donation be used to set up a school scholarship in her name.
In her outgoing president’s report, Rebecca Howard said it had been an honour to have served in the role for the past 12 months.
Ms Howard said the role had given her the opportunity to learn some leadership skills.
“A lot of wonderful women have sat in this seat before me and I had big shoes to fill,” Ms Howard said.
“I learnt a lot in this role, and learnt more about the organisation as a whole and where we fit in.”
Over the past year, the branch reported wonderful sales from a very successful stall at the Cobar Show which, along with other fundraising, donations and rent on the CWA flat, helped to provide a good financial outcome.
Members also attended the Far Western Group and State conferences.
Incoming president Colleen Boucher OAM encouraged the branch’s junior members to attend the Far West Group Conference which will be hosted by the Cobar branch.
“They’ll learn how CWA runs one step ahead of us,” Mrs Boucher said.
Also elected at the AGM were Jean Poulter and Lillian Simpson as vice presidents, Ms Howard took back the secretary’s role and Nalda Talbot was returned to the treasurer’s position.
Mrs Boucher also took on the Handicraft Officer, Social and Publicity, and the Public Speaking coordinator’s roles.
Ms Howard was elected as Land Cookery Officer and Ag and Environment Officer.
Mrs Talbot took on the Cultural Officer’s role and Lexi Traynor was returned as International Officer.
