Among the attendees were Boorowa mayor, Wendy Tuckerman and Mrs Gloria Schultz the wife of Member for Hume Alby Schultz.

On the agenda for discussion were motions from various member groups with guest speaker and State Honourary Secretary, Denise Fergusson the keynote speaker at the meeting.

During her address Mrs Fergusson regaled members with her good humour and knowledge of the workings and history of CWA.

Mrs Gloria Schultz told the News she found the conference both informative and inspiring.

“My husband always tells me that the CWA is the most powerful lobby group in parliament,” she laughed.

“They do so much in such a professional manner.”

The CWA, Mrs Schultz pointed out had been responsible for the distribution of more than $10 million in drought relief in recent years.

Mrs Schultz also pointed to the complimentary Pamper and Food packs that CWA has assisted in distributing across NSW.

“By golly, when the CWA see an opportunity, they don’t let the grass grow under their feet,” she quipped.