Quota International was founded in 1919 by Wanda Frey Joiner and five other women in Buffalo, NY.  Invited to a special

Christmas Kiwanis "ladies' night" party in 1918, Wanda was inspired by the fellowship and service opportunities available to

and enjoyed by men.  At that time membership was not available to women.  Wanda set to work by contacting other women

executives in Buffalo who were quick to share her enthusiasm, and the dedicated group of five worked quickly to start the first

international service club for women in the winter of 1919 with Wanda as Quota's first president.

Quotarians are known for their service to deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired individuals and disadvantaged women

and children.

Quota International of Manchester was chartered in 1946 as a chapter of Quota International.  Around the world Quota has

7500 members in 14 countries, giving millions of dollars and hours to help those in need.  Visit www.Quota.org to see the

multitude of programs and projects members support daily around the world.