When Brenda Bowen retired from a career in nursing, she knew she wanted to continue helping people. Three years on, she joined Yenda Inner Wheel.
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“I retired from a career in nursing in 2011. I always wanted to get involved in volunteer and charity work, so I saw Inner Wheel as an opportunity to do some charity work,” she said.
“I had a friend I worked with for many years who was a part of the group.”
Three years on, she has been nominated as the groups incoming president.
“Even though you do charity work, it’s a friendship club. You have a good time as you’re raising money for charity,” she said.
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“I’m still learning the different layers of Inner Wheel. We have local, district and even international groups.”
Inner Wheel is an international organisation closely linked to Rotary. It was initially founded to unite wives and daughters of Rotarians. Before 1989, Rotary generally prohibited women as members.
While women are now able to join Rotary, Inner Wheel continues in over 100 countries.
“I’m looking forward to continuing friendships and continuing raising money for cord blood research,” she said.
“I’m looking forward to continuing the service work we do within the community.”