Who is San Joaquin Valley District

The San Joaquin Valley Federation was established on January 31, 1889.  Since that time there has been several name changes:  San Joaquin Valley District, Kern County Federation, Kern District Federated Women’s Clubs, Kern District and in 2016 resumed the name of San Joaquin Valley District.  Today the district is comprised of fifteen club with seven being in existence over 100 years.  The district encompasses seven counties:  Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Merced, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne covering approximately 34,800 square miles.  The town farthest south in the San Joaquin Valley is Lamont and to the north is Sonora, approximately 240 miles.  From the west is Coalinga traveling east to Lake Isabella is approximately 145 miles.  Our membership ranges in club size from our smallest club being 11 members to the largest club with 198 members.  Currently, total membership for the district is 585 members and included Area B with three other districts:  Foothill, San Gabriel, and Tierra Adorada.

The San Joaquin Valley Executive Committee consists of eight officers. An additional 12 chairman can be appointed all serving in a wide range of volunteer positions.  It is amazing how these volunteers manage the responsibilities and challenges of their accepted tasks.

San Joaquin Valley is known for being a major agricultural region.  Some of the valley’s top crops include almonds, grapes, alfalfa, wheat, pistachios, tomatoes, oranges, walnuts, and more.   It also offers recreational enjoyment from boating, fishing, white water rafting, hiking, snow activities, hunting and not to forget those who enjoy auto and drag racing.

The objective of San Joaquin Valley District, according to the bylaws, shall be to unite the interest and activities of the Federated Woman’s Clubs of the district and to carry out charitable, educational, and service programs.

A San Joaquin Valley District woman has the experience, enthusiasm, and fortitude as a VOLUNTEER to accomplish greatness within the district and as a member of General Federation of Women’s Clubs and California Federation of Women’s Clubs.