July 12th is Anna Moir Rennie's 111th birthday!  

The Anna Rennie Chapter Organising Committee has chosen July 12^th as the day we thank the wonderful people who have helped been a part of fulfilling the Chapter’s aim of supporting women in our community to be successful in all of their roles.   So, on behalf of Jaqueline, Helen, Jenny, Lorraine, Rhianna and myself we take our “Hats Off” to you with sincere thanks and welcome your continued support of Anna’s legacy in year 112 and beyond!

We are proud of the achievements of the Chapter and you should be too!

• Promoted the brand and local business women through the inaugural Cr Carol Martin Millinery Competition while raising awareness of and funds for Ovarian Cancer Research;
• Supported many, many local women and girls just starting out through the Dressed for Success shop at St Vincent DePaul Port Adelaide by making high quality corporate clothes and accessories readily available to them;
• Inspired over 120 women with stories of strong local women at the  Port Festival Event Adventures on the High Tea;
• Provided ongoing networking opportunities and support to local business women and female entrepreneurs and leaders through our monthly Renniegades network;
• Connected women to skills development and on-going mentoring through the North West Business Development Centre and TAFE;
• Created pathways to economic independence for women on fixed incomes by establishing two return to work personal development programs – Groomed for Success and Skilled for Success;
• Increased awareness of environmental issues by taking local business women on a Waste Recycling tour;
• Secured Council Grants to support these important community engagement and local workforce development initiatives; and
• Marketed local businesses at a successful Quiz Night raising funds to support new projects in 2010.