Quota History ..........
Quota International, Inc. was born when five women, lead by Wanda Frey Joiner, saw
the need for a place where women, eager to make their efforts count, could thrive ---
and where a common purpose could grow. The name "Quota" was chosen by the
founding group of women when, paging through the dictionary, they found the Latin
word "quota" meant "a share of one part to a whole." The women felt this word was a
true reflection of their mission.
Initially named Quota Club, it is now known as Quota International, Inc. The founders
chose to use the "golden rule" as their code and "sharing" of both talent and
responsibility as it's ideal. On February 6, 1919, the group signed it's articles of
incorporation, creating an organization that would be international in scope, embracing
members regardless of geographic location, and making Quota the first international
women's club.
Today Quota International, Inc. includes men and women in clubs in North America,
South America, the South Pacific, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.
the need for a place where women, eager to make their efforts count, could thrive ---
and where a common purpose could grow. The name "Quota" was chosen by the
founding group of women when, paging through the dictionary, they found the Latin
word "quota" meant "a share of one part to a whole." The women felt this word was a
true reflection of their mission.
Initially named Quota Club, it is now known as Quota International, Inc. The founders
chose to use the "golden rule" as their code and "sharing" of both talent and
responsibility as it's ideal. On February 6, 1919, the group signed it's articles of
incorporation, creating an organization that would be international in scope, embracing
members regardless of geographic location, and making Quota the first international
women's club.
Today Quota International, Inc. includes men and women in clubs in North America,
South America, the South Pacific, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean.
Quota International of Bakersfield
P. O. Box 933, Bakersfield, CA 93302
A community service organization supporting the
Deaf, Hard of hearing and Disadvantaged Women and Children
P. O. Box 933, Bakersfield, CA 93302
A community service organization supporting the
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Wanda Frey Joiner
Bakersfield Quota was chartered in 1959 with 12 women who wanted to give back to
their community. Now known as Quota International of Bakersfield, the club members
have continued to serve the local community and it's outlying rural areas meeting the
needs of deaf and hard of hearing and disadvantaged women and children.
The Bakersfield club is unique in the fact that some members involved are actually
Deaf, hard of hearing or certified sign language interpreters. This unique membership
allows the club to contribute in depth to projects benefiting the local Deaf and Hard of
Hearing communities. Quota international of Bakersfield is, in fact, the only service
organization in our community to specifically focus on projects which benefit Deaf and
Hard of Hearing persons and agencies. As you can see in the picture above right,
Quotarians established outreach services to the Deaf Community early in their history.
The teacher of the Deaf in this photo from the 1900s is the grandmother of Nancy
Fitzpatrick, Quota's Deputy Executive Director in Washington, D.C. Nancy says her
grandmother was a member of Quota International of Philadelphia and loved Quota
and her Quota friends.
Motto: "We Share"
Mission Statement
The business and objects of Quota International shall be to seek individuals of diverse
occupation committed to sharing their time, talent, and resources to meet Quota International's
service goals and more particularly:
To serve country and community
To promote high ethical standards
To emphasize the dignity of all useful occupations
To develop good fellowship and friendship
To advance ideals of righteousness, justice, international understand and good will
Collect
Quench in our hearts, O Lord, all fires of selfishness,
Unfold to us the joys of true friendship,
Open our minds to a better understanding of service,
Teach us the real meaning of sharing,
And help us to hold high those principles of Quota for which we stand.
their community. Now known as Quota International of Bakersfield, the club members
have continued to serve the local community and it's outlying rural areas meeting the
needs of deaf and hard of hearing and disadvantaged women and children.
The Bakersfield club is unique in the fact that some members involved are actually
Deaf, hard of hearing or certified sign language interpreters. This unique membership
allows the club to contribute in depth to projects benefiting the local Deaf and Hard of
Hearing communities. Quota international of Bakersfield is, in fact, the only service
organization in our community to specifically focus on projects which benefit Deaf and
Hard of Hearing persons and agencies. As you can see in the picture above right,
Quotarians established outreach services to the Deaf Community early in their history.
The teacher of the Deaf in this photo from the 1900s is the grandmother of Nancy
Fitzpatrick, Quota's Deputy Executive Director in Washington, D.C. Nancy says her
grandmother was a member of Quota International of Philadelphia and loved Quota
and her Quota friends.
Motto: "We Share"
Mission Statement
The business and objects of Quota International shall be to seek individuals of diverse
occupation committed to sharing their time, talent, and resources to meet Quota International's
service goals and more particularly:
To serve country and community
To promote high ethical standards
To emphasize the dignity of all useful occupations
To develop good fellowship and friendship
To advance ideals of righteousness, justice, international understand and good will
Collect
Quench in our hearts, O Lord, all fires of selfishness,
Unfold to us the joys of true friendship,
Open our minds to a better understanding of service,
Teach us the real meaning of sharing,
And help us to hold high those principles of Quota for which we stand.