The QMWS Centennial Working Group held its final 2024 meeting, reflecting on key progress including plans for a Dr. Lilian Cooper sculpture, archival preservation, and a travelling exhibition to celebrate the organisation’s rich history. With heartfelt gratitude to members and supporters, the group looks ahead to 2025 to continue preparations for a momentous centennial celebration.
The 2024 QMWS Christmas Party brought together members and friends at the stunning riverside venue Medley to celebrate a year of achievements and welcome the festive season with delicious canapés, drinks, and joyful camaraderie. Highlights included celebrating the 2024 QMWS Bursary Recipients and sharing an evening of inspiration and connection.
There are two casual vacancies within the AFMW Council: Treasurer & MWIA National Coordinator. Interested members can email QMWS ([email protected]) or the AFMW Secretary directly ([email protected]) with a brief statement indicating expression of interest by close of business 8 November 2024.
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society August Dinner was an inspiring evening featuring Dr. Clare Boothroyd’s insightful presentation on balancing careers and fertility, which sparked meaningful discussions among attendees. Dr. Chloe Hang also shared exciting updates on the upcoming QMWS Centennial celebrations, making the event both forward-looking and deeply connected to our Society’s legacy.
The QMWS100 centennial working group made significant strides at our September meeting, welcoming Dr. Zelle Hodge and Jane Connolly, who contributed invaluable expertise toward plans for a commemorative book and quilt celebrating medical women’s achievements. Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 1 October 2024, at 1 pm in the Emeritus Professor Mary Mahoney Boardroom, Herston Mayne Medical School. All interested members are encouraged to join the preparations for the QMWS centennial celebration by contacting Dr. Lydia Pitcher at [email protected].
At our third meeting of QMWS 100: Counting Down to 100 Years, Dr Lydia Pitcher, Dr Kathryn Mainstone, Dr Chloe Hang and Dr Barbara Woodhouse continued to explore the rich history preserved in the QMWS archives. Our next meeting will be on the 3rd of September 2024 at 1 pm, in the Emeritus Professor Mary Mahoney Boardroom, Herston Mayne Medical School. We invite all interested members to join us as we plan activities and timelines for the celebration. To join us, please contact Dr. Lydia Pitcher, the Sponsorship/Bursary team lead, at [email protected].
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