Quota was established in 1919 in Buffalo, New York by a group of five female entrepreneurs spear-headed by Wanda Frey-Joiner. It was the first woman's service club not attached as an auxiliary to a men's club. Membership is now open to both men amd women. There are some 7,000 members world-wide in 14 different countries.
Quota International of Penticton is one of six clubs in western Canada, which make up District 11. We serve the South Okanagan and Similkameen communities locally, as well as our world service projects.
Quota means a share and our motto is 'We Share'. Our mandate is to assist speech and hearing-impaired persons, and disadvantaged women and children.
Our Mission is:
- To serve country and community;
- To promote high ethical standards;
- To emphasize the dignity of all useful occupations;
- To develop good fellowship and friendship; and
- To advance the ideals of righteousness, justice, international understanding, and good will.
Some of the benefits of membership in Quota are:
- Making a difference in the world and in the local community;
- Establishing of lifelong friendships;
- Developing leadership and public speaking skills; personal training opportunities;
- Networking opportunities to enhance professional growth;
- Travelling to conventions: July 2008 - San Jose and in July 2010 Vancouver;
- Learning of service work done throughout the world and learning about other cultures
Our Philosophy is to have a well-balanced multi-faceted lifestyle:
DEVELOPMENTAL PYRAMID - STEPS TO FULFILLMENTAchievement:
6) Satisfying spiritual life
5) Sound personal mental health
4) BETTERMENT OF SOCIETY AT LARGE
3) Fulfillment of our innate need to live ALTRUISTICALLY
2) Home, family, friends inherent need in our lives for personal relationships
1) The fruits of our labour result in basic needs being met: food, shelter, safety & physical health
What Quota looks like locally:
- Members come from a wide range of occupations. e.g. restauranteur, entrepreneurs, public servant, office workers, construction workers, and retirees
- Two evening meetings are held each month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Other evenings are for special events.
Governor Theresa Girardin recently visited the Club and while there
initiated new member Kathy (top left) and installed the new Board (top right)
for 2010-2011, Treasurer Maureen, Secretary Joy, Vice President Pam, and President Sue.
A donation was made to District 11 in honour of her visit.
Quota International of Penticton welcomes new members to assist with their newly implemented Infant Hearing Testing Project!  Club President Maureen Taylor recently installed new member
Judy Sentes, Executive Director of the OSNS Child Development Centre,
and presented her with a Quota red rose and membership pin.
Penticton club members warmly welcomed new member Judy into their group.
(From L to R, Joy Pinney, Wendy MacKay, Judy Sentes, Maureen Taylor, Sue Blackwell)
Past Canada Area Director Joy Pinney recently presented Club President Maureen Taylor
with a Certificate of Appreciation and gold Quota pin in recognition
of her 23 years of Quota service and she was named "Volunteer of the Year 2007".
Maureen is the immediate Past Canada Area Director and served on the
International Board of Directors as Canada's representative in 2004-2006. |
