Members attending the SAWAU Congress

The executive of SAWAU in attendance

Tharina Rossel, hohourary president SAWAU, takes care of the official opening

Jan Hendrik vd Westhuizen, SAs Michelin star restaurateur sent a message of goodwill via the internet

Miami Canners was one of the main sponsors of the Congress

Cindy Coetsee, President SAWAU, with Ria Strydom, treasurer of the organisation and chair of the hosting organisation

The winner of a prize sponsored by Buffelspoort ATKV

Gerda Pienaar, honourary president FSWAU, Cindy Cortsee, President SAWAU and Tharina Rossel, honourary president SAWAU

Belonging to FSWAU, affiliated to SAWAU can also be fun. Members looking for plastic bottle tops for the organisation "Give the gift of movement"

FSWAU Members dressed for the gala evening function

Cindy Coetsee, President of SAWAU with Andries Kemp, owner of "Rolkem" another main sponsor. Rolkem sponsored the gala evening

Jannie Moolman, popular South African tenor, entertained guests with his talent.

Jannie Moolmans music was infectious and guests soon took took to the floor

Johannes de Villiers, keynote speaker on the 2nd day. He says that it is not a secret to achieve success, it is up to you.

Resolutions were presented and voted upon

Alti J van Vuuren from FSWAU and competition coordinator gave a detailed report of the competitions after which the prize giving took place

Ina van Rensburg won the 1st prize for her embroidery machine article

Ina v Rensburg with her prize winning article

A few of the winners of the Miami Canners competition with mr Pieters, owner of the firm

Elsabe Kotze, President FSWAU, brought the congress to its end with a well presented summary

Lynette Troskie from Kroonstad branch with her prize for making the winning blouse with an interesting collar