The Inner Wheel Club of Cowra marked a joyful transition of leadership at its recent Changeover Luncheon, held at the home of incoming President Beverley Bundy. The well-attended event reflected the international Inner Wheel theme for 2024–25: “Every Beat Counts, Every Action Matters” - a reminder of the global impact of local community service.

Outgoing President Christine Murphy handed over the chain of office to Beverley Bundy, who will lead the club alongside fellow members Mandy Howard, Sue Brown and Peggy Chivers throughout the year. The symbolic Flame of Friendship was lit by Peggy Chivers to open the celebration and later extinguished by Heather Treasure, closing the event with warmth and reflection.

Special moments of the day included the International Toast by Vice President Christine Parker and Grace offered by Jenny Kelly. Christine Murphy delivered her final President’s Report, expressing heartfelt thanks to members for their enthusiasm, dedication, and ongoing friendship. She highlighted a successful year of service and community engagement, including hosting Cowra Council’s official Australia Day Morning Tea, catering for the Inner Wheel A50 Business Meeting and Picnic Day at the J.D. Pridham Conference Centre, featuring guest speaker Dr. Gordon Refshauge and supporting the Red Radials Fly-In at Cowra Airport, coordinated annually by Mandy Howard.

Mandy Howard was also recognised with the club’s annual M&M Award for outstanding service and friendship - a well-deserved honour for her tireless efforts in welcoming the Red Radials pilots and supporting community outreach.

Throughout the year, the club raised funds that were donated as prizes to six local schools, the Cowra Eisteddfod, and several local charities. Members also joined forces with family and friends to walk alongside Mayor Cr Paul Smith and Cr Karren Cave to support the Inner Wheel Australia’s cord blood research initiative, helping to give loved ones another chance at life.

Looking ahead, the club is excited to welcome District A50 Chairman Tricia Cuming of Orange as a special guest at their next meeting on Monday, August 18, 2025. The meeting will once again be generously hosted by Beverley Bundy.

‘Every beat counts, every action matters‘ was the international Theme for the Inner Wheel over 2024-25. With Australia’s own representative leading the International Inner Wheel this year, members are inspired by the new global theme: “Step Up and Lead by Example.”

The Inner Wheel Club of Cowra meets monthly on the third Monday at Club Cowra. Women interested in community service and making lasting friendships are warmly encouraged to get in touch via email: iiw.au.cowra@gmail.com