Welcome to Quota International of Bakersfield.....A community service organization supporting the
Deaf, Hard of hearing and Disadvantaged Women and Children
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 because it means "a share of one part to a whole." The women felt this word was a true reflection of their mission. 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 No. America, So. America, the So. Pacific, Europe, SE Asia, and the Caribbean. Bakersfield Quota was chartered in 1950 with 12 women who wanted to give back to the community. The club members serve the local community and it's outlying rural areas, meeting a variety of needs including disadvantaged women and children, and deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Quota International of Bakersfield is unique in that the group includes members who are Deaf, hard of hearing, as well as skilled sign language interpreters. It is the only service organization in the area which specifically focuses on projects benefitting Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the area.
