Red Cross turns 34

The Umina Beach Branch of the Australian Red Cross held its 34th Birthday Luncheon at the Woy Woy Leagues Club on August 13.

Special guests attending were branch patron Bill Hall, Zone representative Tonia Rietbergen and regional manager Maureen Johnson.

Among the 65 guests and members attending was 102-year-old member, Alice Fitzpatrick, who took to the dance floor with the husband of president Marion Anderson.

First prize in the raffle was won by social secretary Margaret Edwards.

Both secretary Pat Munday and treasurer Jeanette Davie were commended for their organisation.

Umina Beach Branch held five street stalls over the year in West St, Umina Beach.

Five bus trips were also organised for members and the local community.

There was an annual auction and members participated in Red Cross Calling and the Door Knock Appeal for Umina Beach.

Also during Red Cross calling month of March, two "bucket drops" were held to collect money in buckets at Woy Woy station.

Members attended various local church and charity functions, as well as the Zone Conference in September.

Wagstaff Branch closed last July and Umina welcomed several of their members into their branch.

The branch meets on the second Wednesday of the month, except January, at 1.30pm at the Umina Beach Uniting Church Community Centre.

New members are welcome. Phone 4341 2287 for further details.

Letter, September 2