Antioch

Gateway to the Delta



CLUB HISTORY
              In the early 1900's, there was a group of 15 ladies who gathered weekly to swap books, share a bit of social time and tea.  During their visits, they discussed their Community 
      and its needs.  They   decided to formalize and see that these needs became a priority so they formed a woman's club to do just that.   In 1902, 11 of the 15 ladies founded the                    Woman's  Club of Antioch and pledged:                                                 
                                     "To improve and beautify the town, to do any business which shall promote the educational industrial benevolent, social or political welfare of its members or the community at large."  
              Sadly, 4 of these founding ladies were forbidden by their husband and/brothers to be founding members.  In 1904 the club was then admitted to the General Federation of                  Women's Club, known as the GFWC.  In 1905 with 40 members the club was incorporated and our club was admitted to the California Federation of Women's Clubs known as 
      CFWC, then in 1924 admitted into the Mount Diablo District.  
               We are very proud to be a part of something greater than ourselves for the past 122 years and for making a difference in the lives of our club members and the Community.
Picture taken in 1904, GFWC Woman's Club of Antioch Members took part in a benefit parogram, wearing Rough Rider hands and military jackets.

               Picture taken in 1904, GFWC Woman's Club of Antioch members took part in a benefit program, wearing Rough Rider hats and military jackets.  (Left to Right), 
              Helen Beede Davidson,  Mayadelaide Purchase  Parmalee, Myra Gunderson Franks, Emma Bolz Lynn, Orma Hartley, Imogene Showers Belshaw, Ramon Beede Courtner; 
              kneeling (Left to Right), Kitty Juett Bassett, Edna Peters Irvine; seated (Left to Right), Lola George Putnam, Minta Evans Olsen, and Mary McGuire Burke.

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