QCWA Annual Report 2018-2019

Annual Report 2018–2019 • The Queensland Country Women’s Association

STATE INTERNATIONAL STUDY CONFERENCE Maria Keys “Labas Lithuania” was held at Kondari Resort in Hervey Bay during 15-17 February. It was a wonderful immersion weekend for approximately 130 QCWA members from across the state and covered almost every facet of “Life in Lithuania”. Our keynote speaker, accomplished author Mrs Eve Wicks, nee Puodžiūnaitė, spoke on her own –and others’ – very personal stories and experiences as Lithuanian immigrants to Queensland, as well as Lithuanian history and culture. Eve also contributed an authentic Lithuanian folk-dance costume, including embroidered hat and apron, and handmade quilts to display. Other guest speakers included Dr Donnell Davis, President of the United Nations Association of Australia, Queensland (UNAAQ), Debbie Butters and Suzanne Batkin ( Days for Girls , and the Anguganak Healthy Motherhood Project ), local beekeeper and honey producer Rob Wilkinson, and Country Kitchens Health Promotion Team Leader Rachel Belot.

The program also included many QCWA members who spoke on various Lithuanian and International topics: Mesdames Heather Brennan, Paula Hetherington, Edna Buck, Arlene Roberts, Margaret Laughton, Pam Rebbeck, Therese Seeney, Deborah Bates, and Norma Lovelace oam. Denise Scherer, Chairman of the State Handcraft and Cultural Committee, and her team of hand- craft tutors undertook the members’ craft session, and Julia Ashcroft introduced the 2020 Country of Study — Japan. Thank-you all very much for your wonderful contributions and participation in a very successful weekend!

QCWA STATE INTERNATIONAL WEEKEND COMMITTEE

Receipts (Income)

Payments (Expenses)

Conference International Weekend

26,495.00

Purchase of Stock

66.00

Fundraising

2,905.70

International Weekend

24,681.55

COMMITTEES

Donations

169.40

Fundraising

300.31

Interest Received

0.07

Donations Made

159.40

GST Refund

2,074.00

Audit / Accountant Fees

160.00

Printing and Stationery

369.04

Travel and Accommodation

203.92

GST paid to supplier

2,190.55

Total

31,644.17

Total

28,130.77

Surplus / (Deficit)

3,513.40

Reconciliation Opening Cash Book Bank Balance 1 July 2018

Bank Statement 30 June 2019

603.42

4,121.82

Plus Receipts (Income)

31,644.17

Unpresented cheque

5.00

Less Payments (Expenses)

-28,130.77

Closing Cash Book Balance 30 June 2019

4,116.82

Balance

4,116.82

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