The SA Rural Women's Gathering which was held in Mount Gambier on the 21st to the 23rd August was a hugely successful event and this years committee is now pleased to announce the Location and Committee contact details for the SA Rural Women's Gathering for next year!
2010 SA Rural Women's Gathering - Melrose - Remarkable Women - Live, Laugh, Learn - 15th to 17th October
2010 SARWG Committee - Melrose
Jo Kelly - ChairpersonMobile 0429 664217
AH 8667 2498
Email: jo@kellyengineering.com.au
Michele Smith - Secretary
B Phone: 8638 4029
AH Phone: 8666 5237
Email: wattlepark@activ8.net.au
Melissa Koch - Promotion
Mobile - 0447 672173
AH 8667 2173
Email: Melissa.Koch@health.sa.gov.au
Sue Girdham - Accommodation Enquiries
Mobile 0428 866206
AH 8666 2066
Email: sue.girdham@health.sa.gov.au
Please check this site for when the new committee officially launches their own program for next year!
The 2009 SA Rural Women's Gathering was launched on Friday 21st August with the Ceremony at the City Hall opened by the Mayoress, Mrs Jamie Perryman and included the official lighting of the lantern, entertainment by the Three t'ARTS Studio, Fashion Parade by Wild Lime and local Guest Speaker Katina Sims. Many women attending this event wandered through the Riddoch Art Gallery as well as Studio One and musical entertainment for the evening was provided by Tenison Woods College and Graeme Lyall AM. Fingerfood by Sage 'n' Muntries was complemented by local wines from the Mount Gambier Regional Winegrowers.
Saturday was jam packed at Tenison Woods College with registration and opening guest speakers in the gym followed with a wide selection of interactive workshops held both on-site with some in the new Flexible Learning Centre,and on-locations throughout Mount Gambier. Other options taken up by women were Bus Tours of the region or interaction with inspirational living book speakers. Guest Speakers for the day included Pam Ronan and Wendy Davis with full catering provided by the Lioness Club and Posh Nosh.
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC opened the unique Saturday evening program which was held at the historic Barn followed by a three course meal, entertainment by Frock Up Promotions, Musical Entertainment by Tenison Woods College Jazz Ensemble with Graeme Lyall AM & soloists. A video presentation was screened of the Country Arts SA Limestone Sculpture Project which the committee had been working on with local emerging artist Krystyna Moore with direction from local professional sculptor Ivo Tadic. Over 70 prizes were drawn over the weekend in a free raffle with plenty of time to socialise and meet other women who have taken the journey from around Australia to attend.
Sunday back at Tenison was quite busy with a market, breakfast, ecumenical Service, inspirational choir and Guest Speakers including Nancy Withers and Brigitte Muir OAM, ending with the Offical Handover Ceremony to the Melrose Committee and extinguishing of the Lantern. Women who attended started their journey home with a packed lunch.
The Theme of our Logo for 2009
We decided on the name 'True Blue - Women's Do' on our way home from the Mount Barker event and before finally deciding on it we presented it to the committee where it was amended to 'True Blue Women Do'. We researched into the definition of 'True Blue'. Some of these definitions include: Loyal, staunch, dependable, reliable, will be there to the end, as in 'True Blue Friend', dependable and genuine. You can count on her friendship and support.
The Colours of our Logo
Green symbolises our agricultural and forestry industries.
Blue represents our Iconic Blue Lake, our caves, limestone and aquacultural industries.
Pink symbolises the True Blue Woman, reliable, loyal, dependable and genuine.
The Figures in the Logo
The logo is three women skipping - enjoying each others company in a positive environment - symbolising the difference in women with their shapes and ideals but still being able to have fun and connect to each other. The symbols are also based on the first sketch of the logo which included basic shapes like triangles representing our forestry industries, our mountains, caves and the Blue Lake.