On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the MC concludes the fashion parade while one of the five models standing on the stage applauds. Four of the five models have been named on the verso, these being Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize [somewhat illegible], Pauline Schulzeff, and Dorothy Homer. A similar photo appears on page 7 of the Vol 24, March 1982 issue of RAAV's News Review. The photo accompanies an article titled, "COMBINED CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON". The article states that 180 guests attended the event, mostly comprising of representatives from metropolitan groups. However, the guests also included members from Colac, Foster, Bendigo, Benalla, and Pakenham.Colour photo of seven women on a low stage. Five of the women are standing next to one another in a row. The sixth woman is standing further along the stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. At the far end of the stage, there is a seventh woman who is standing next to a small prize table.[Handwritten in black ink] Models in the fashion parade, Group Annual Luncheon, 1981 Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize [somewhat illegible], Pauline Schulzeff, Dorothy Homer,arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, Irene Tresize models a short-sleeved floral summer dress on the floor below the stage.Black and white photo of a woman modelling a short-sleeved, light-coloured patterned dress on the carpeted floor below a low stage.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, irene tresize, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the five models are standing in a row on the stage at the conclusion of the fashion parade. They are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, Pauline Schulzeff, Dorothy Home, and one other (unidentified).Black and white photo of five women standing in a row on a small stage, modelling some clothes. One of the women is using a walking stick.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the five models are standing in a row on the stage at the conclusion of the fashion parade. They are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, Pauline Schulzeff, Dorothy Home, and one other (unidentified).Black and white photo of five women standing in a row on a small stage, modelling some clothes. One of the women is using a walking stick.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the five models pose for a photo on stage, each holding their 'Thank You' gifts of a potted plant. They are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, Pauline Schulzeff, Dorothy Home, and one other (unidentified).Black and white photo of five women standing on a small stage, each holding a gift-wrapped potted plant decorated with bows. One of the women is using a walking stick. There is a radio/cassette player (partially obscured) on the carpeted stage floor.[Handwritten in black ink] Groups Annual Luncheon, Palm Lake Motel, 1981 [Handwritten in pencil, in the top right corner] Elsemariearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Associaton of Victoria's mascot, Artie the Research Rat, continues to hand out a 'Thank You' gift of a potted plant to each the five models. The three models on the left are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, and Pauline Schulzeff.Black and white photo of six women standing on a low on a stage. One of the women is using a walking stick. A mascot (someone dressed in a rat costume) is standing on the floor below the stage, obscuring the view of two of the women on the stage.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981

On the 3rd of December, 1981, a Self Help Groups Annual Luncheon was held at the Palm Lake Motel in Albert Park. A fashion parade was held as part of the event. In this photo, the Rheumatism and Arthritis Associaton of Victoria's mascot, Artie the Research Rat, begins to hand out a 'Thank You' gift of a potted plant to each the five models. They are Lorraine Cummings, Irene Tresize, Pauline Schulzeff, Dorothy Home, and one other (unidentified).Black and white photo of six women standing on a low on a stage and a mascot (a person wearing a rat costume) standing on the floor next to the stage. One of the women is using a walking stick. There is a small gap between the first three women and the next two women on stage. The sixth woman is standing further along the stage. The mascot is handing a gift to one of the women in the group of two, obscuring the view of the sixth woman, at the far end of the stage.[Handwritten in black ink] Groups Annual Luncheon, Palm Lake Motel, 1981 [Handwritten in pencil, in the top right corner] Elsemariearthritis foundation of victoria, afv, self help groups, annual luncheon, fashion parade, fundraising, fundraiser, lorraine cummings, irene tresize, pauline schulzeff, dorothy homer, palm lake motel, albert park, 1981