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2018 New Members Guide Welcome to Quota! Quota International Empowering women, children, the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired in local communities around the world Washington, DC, United States +1 202 331 9694 | Queensland, Australia 07 3050 1421 www.quotainternational.org

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2018New Members GuideWelcome to Quota!

Quota InternationalE m p o w e r i n g w o m e n , c h i l d r e n , t h e d e a f , h a r d o f h e a r i n g , a n d s p e e c h i m p a i r e d i n l o c a l c o m m u n i t i e s a r o u n d t h e w o r l d

Washington, DC, United States   +1 202 331 9694     |     Queensland, Austral ia   07 3050 1421 www.quotainternat ional .org

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W e l c o m e t o Q u o t a I n t e r n a t i o n a l !

Wel

com

eWelcome!

On behalf of President Marie Dobson-Dunlop, the international

board and staff, we offer you a hearty welcome to your Quota

club and the entire Quota International family!

Your membership connects you to more than 5,000 caring

people making the world a better place. This special group

donates hundreds of thousands of dollars and hours every

year to empower women, children, the deaf, hard-of-hearing

and speech- impaired in 14 countries.

As a new member, you ’re now part of this. Quota ’s award

winning programs connect caring people l ike you with

projects that change l ives through Health and Wellbeing ,

Educational Development , and Workforce Development to

ensure that all children, deaf or hearing, have what they need:

food, education, and a place to call home.

Again, we welcome you to our Quota family!

Sincerely,

Barbara Schreiber | Executive Director

Front cover photo: Quota International of Cebu, Philippines

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Q U O T A M I L E S T O N E S

1919 -2019

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20002019

1995

1960s

1940s

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1925

Quota Club International,

Inc., is founded by Wanda

Frey Joiner in Buffalo, New

York, United States, one year

before the United States

grants women the right to

vote.

Quota International’s newly named We Share

Foundation wins the Blue Ribbon Award from the

United Nations Association for its Club-to-Club World

Service and Volunteers in Action initiatives.

Quota International Inc. celebrates 100

years of outstanding service in local

communities around the world.

Quota International begins

awarding large research

grants focused on bettering

the lives of the deaf and

hearing-impaired. The House

Ear Institute, in Los Angeles,

California is granted $100,000

and the Children’s Cochlear

Implant Center in Sydney, New

South Wales, receives $25,000

for continued research.

The Club-to-Club (now Hand-in-Hand) initiative is launched for Quota

Clubs in any country to contribute to the service work of Quota Clubs in

developing countries.

During World War II, Quota members support the Red

Cross and volunteer for other war and defense

projects. After the war, Quota International sends a

representative to the White House to urge the

inclusion of female delegates in conferences and

agencies, both nationally and internationally.

Quota International partners

with the international relief

organization, CARE:

supporting solutions to

poverty for more than 25

years.

Quota International becomes the first

international, women-only service

organization in the world.

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Board of Directors

Quota International, Inc.

The We Share Foundation is funded 100% by

donations from Quota Clubs, members, and individual

donors.  The foundation supports humanitarian

projects & volunteer programs empowering women,

children, the deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-

impaired in communities around the world. 

Quota

Quota International, Inc. is a non-profit

organization of more than 5,000 members

empowering women, children, the deaf, hard-of-

hearing, and speech-impaired in local communities

around the world.  Quota International was

founded in 1919 as the first international women’s

service organization.

Quota International

Regions

Clubs

 The Board of Directors consists of the President, President-Elect/Treasurer and three Vice Presidents, all

elected for 2-year terms. These elections take place at the biennial International Convention.  

The 21 Regional Directors are in charge of annual

Regional Meetings for club members and

delegates.  The Directors also represent their

regions at the biennial International Convention.

21 regions oversee 250 clubs in 14 countries:

Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Philippines, Malaysia, India,

Canada, Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Sint

Eustatius, Curaçao, Suriname, & the United States.

Each club elects their own President, Vice President, and Secretary according to their bylaws.  Clubs

members coordinate community projects, including the Signature Service Projects listed below.

Buckets of Love

Cops N Kids/QuoCKa Literacy

JQ Leadership

Scholarships & Grants International World Service

Other Localized Projects

We Share Foundation

Washington, D. C.Brisbane, QLD, Australia & Washington, D. C.

Various containers are filled with food,

healthcare items, cleaning supplies and other

needs for women & children.

Funds are given to students serving the deaf &

hard-of-hearing community, and grants to groups

bettering their communities.

Quota Cares Teddy Bears and Bears & Badges provide teddy bears to traumatized children.

Listen Up Turn It Down educates about healthy hearing.

Signing Santa gives deaf children the chance to speak (sign) with Santa.

Projects support educational development,

health & well being, and workforce development in

developing countries.

Sound Beginnings

'Baby's first hearing aids,' free hearing screenings,

sound amplification systems for schools, and education

& workforce training opportunities.

School children are mentored to

become community leaders

by coordinating service projects.

Book drives collect books for local schools,

libraries, & community centers for local law

enforcement officers to read to children.

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M E E T   T H E I N T E R N A T I O N A L   B O A R D

From left: Vice Presidents Carol

Patin, Shelly Brown, and LuAnne

Bonanno, President-elect/Treasurer

Emilie Simon, and President Marie

Dobson-Dunlop.

2016-2018

President Marie Dobson-Dunlop, Huronia, Ontario, Canada

President-elect/Treasurer Emilie Simon, Manila, Philippines

Vice President LuAnne Bonanno, Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States

Vice President Shelly Brown, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Vice President Carol Patin, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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R E S O U R C E S T O G E T Y O U S T A R T E D

Resources to get you going are provided on the website.

1. To see how Quota members are making a difference, visit www.quotainternational.org

scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on the map labeled "Where We Work" .

2. The Quota International website has a dedicated members section. Under the

"Members" drop down tab and "Leader Resources," you can find the following:

- Club and Regional Newsletters.

- Order forms for Quota supplies including jewelry and t-shirts.

- Quota Awards information and deadline details.

- Bylaws, organizational structure information, the strategic plan, and rules of

procedure.

4. You can follow Quota ’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/QuotaInternational/

5. You can subscribe to our blog to read posts from Quota staff and leaders at

www.teamquota.org

www.quotainternational.org

Photo: Quota International of Beckley, United States

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Y O U A R E I N V I T E D

We invite you to attend your next Regional Meeting in April/May of 2018 to be inspired,

encouraged, and connected to members. Regional Meeting dates can be found on the

website under the "Members" tab in "Leader Resources" . Your club president should

also have these details.

The International Convention "Aspire to Inspire" will be held July 10-14, 2018, in

Washington, DC, kicking off our 100th anniversary year.

The purpose of convention is to have fun and fellowship with other Quotarians,

and conduct the business of Quota International: elect its international officers, chart

the future of the organization, become more acquainted with Quota as an international

body, and educate through workshops, and personal development courses.

Past International Presidents, International Officers, Regional Directors, and a

delegate from each club, make up the voting body of the convention.

More information on registration, the convention schedule, hotel details and pre- and

post-tour details can be found on the Quota website www.quotainternational.org

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Y O U R   Q U O T A C L U B

Club Officers and Committees

Coordinates with predecessor about transferring responsibilities.

Presides at all meetings and acts as chair of the club's board of directors.

Appoints all committee chairs unless otherwise stated in the bylaws. Committee chairs can be nominated

by club members who thenmakeup the committeemembers.

Is an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee.

Makes parliamentary decisions and rulings even if there is an official parliamentarian to consult. If there is no

parliamentarian, the Club President should refer to Robert's Rules of Procedure as a point of reference.

Votes only to make or break a tie in voice or roll call vote. If there is a tie, the president often gives a chance

for both sides to discuss their proposals. Then the president requests the body to vote again until a majority

vote can be attained.

Votes as any other member in a ballot vote; cannot break a tie in a ballot vote.

Keepsmembers informed of regional announcements and international news.

Communicates with Regional Director, Quota staff and International Board members. The Club President

can delegate to the Club Secretary or Club Treasurer to be the point of communication where appropriate,

such as the submission of international and regional dues.

Consults club program chairs and/or special committee chairs when planning special events.

Ensures the completion of the club annual report each year and submits to headquarters.

Club President

Club President-Elect or Vice President

Coordinates with predecessor about transferring responsibilities.

Serves as a member of the club's board of directors.

Assists and advises the President in the performance of duties when called upon.

Presides at meetings in the absence of the President.

Performs the duties of the President in her or his absence or inability to serve.

Oversees new membership, initiatives, and organization in neighboring communities, appointing teams

when they are not personally involved.

Coordinates with predecessor about transferring responsibilities.

Keeps accurate and conciseminutes of all business transactions at board and club meetings and distributes

them at subsequent meetings.

Assists the President in preparingmeeting agendas.

Prepares reports for the international office with President’s input.

Answers letters as requested by the President or Board of Directors.

Keeps files of all important and pertinent correspondence.

Maintains complete and up-to-date copies of the club's bylaws and other organizational documents.

Club Secretary

Club Secretary/Treasurer

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Committees

The treasurer holds an extremely important position as custodian of the club's funds and chair of the club's

budget and finance committee. Treasurers should be detail oriented, have basic math skills, be willing to learn,

and be bonded (insured). This coverage can be secured through an insurance agent. Some clubs have an

assistant treasurer who is preparing to assume the job of treasurer in the future. Local club bylawsmust be

amended to provide for this position.

Handle club business that falls under their jurisdiction.

Holdmeetings with the President soon after appointment to plan their work. Usually at the beginning of

each financial year each committee will be notified of their working budget as approved by the body.

Submit tentative budgets and programs for approval by the board and themembership.

Keep records of work and submit annual reports of work accomplished to the President at the end of the

fiscal year.

Membership Committee:

Each club should have an ongoing membership committee that is involved in regular recruitment. The

committee’s day-to-day responsibilities should include approaching professionals and businesses in town that

relate to themission (including school teachers, school administrators, health care persons, audiologists, and

speech pathologists). The committee should also sponsor special functions dedicated to membership, as well

as following up on new member recommendations.

Service Committees:

Every club should have committees to correspond with serving women, children, the deaf, hard of hearing

and speech-impaired.

All committees should:

Other committeesmight include:

Ways and means (fundraising)

Financial

Marketing

Audit

Fundraising

Governance

Scholarship

Events

Inter-club relations (outreach to other Quota

clubs nearby)

Club Treasurer

Coordinates with predecessor about transferring responsibilities.

Is custodian of all club funds unless otherwise stated in bylaws.

Collects dues and submits notices to members.

Receives and disburses all funds by check, as authorized.

Keeps records of all financial transactions, and reports finalized standing as required by the board.

Creates and presents an itemized, written, monthly and annual report of receipts and disbursements. The

Treasurer often sends these reports by email to all themembers prior to every meeting which are then read

at the next meeting. The treasurer brings the updated bank book or bank statements to eachmeeting.

Attends to annual tax reports – local, state, provincial or national. Often assisted by the club auditor if the

club has a club auditor assigned.

Additional Notes: Some clubs have a few other board positions like Financial Secretary and a 1st and 2nd

Vice President. Clubs also might have one- and two-year boardmembers. The one-year boardmembers are

members asked for specific reasons (maybe to help a President who requires help) and the two-year board

members are in place for continuity purposes.

Reviewed and Updated by the 2016-2018 International Board members.

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Q U O T A C L U B S I G N A T U R E P R O J E C T S

Buckets of Love

Cops 'N Kids/QuoCKa Literacy

JQ (Junior Quota) Leadership

Scholarships and Community Grants

Sound Beginnings

International World Service

Other Special projects

Photos clockwise from top left: Quota International of Wilmington, Unites States, In Her Shoes Donation; Quota International of Gold Coast, Australia, Cops 'N

Kids/QuoCka Literacy; Quota International of Minneapolis, United States, Signing Santa; Quota International of Cebu South, Philippines, We-Share-A-Bakery; Quota

International of Beenleigh, Australia, JQ Quota Care Bears.

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W H E R E W E W O R K

ARUBA

AUSTRALIA

CANADA

CURACAO

FIJI

INDIA

MALAYSIA

NETHERLANDS

NEW ZEALAND

PHILIPPINES

SINT EUSTATIUS

SURINAME

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

UNITED STATES

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Q U O T A C L U B S I G N A T U R E P R O J E C T S

Since 1942, Quota Clubs have been gathering donations

for women and children receiving help from food pantries,

homeless or abuse shelters, community centers, medical

centers, hospitals, and schools. This project has grown

from a project supporting the troops in WWII into much

more. Buckets are filled with food and clothing, healthcare

and cleaning supplies, diaries and journals, toys and

games, books, and school supplies. 'Buckets' are also

baskets, backpacks, hampers, lunch pails, purses, and

shoe boxes.

BUCKETS OF LOVE

Quota Clubs have been supporting Cops 'N Kids since

1998 when the program was founded by Police Officer

Julia Burney Witherspoon in Racine, Wisconsin. Books

are collected and donated to schools, libraries,

community centers, and police departments where

officers read to children. More than 1 million books have

been given away by the Quota Club of Bethlehem,

Pennsylvania. Quota Clubs in Australia fondly call this

program QuoCKa/Quota Cops 'N Kids.

COPS 'N KIDS/QUOCKALITERACY

The first JQ Club launched in 2004. Every year hundreds of

high school and college students are mentored throughout

Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the United States to

develop leadership skills in their communities. Junior Quota

members provide comfort at women’s shelters, make

blankets for Project Linus, fill shoe boxes for Operation

Christmas Child, collect food for local food banks, clean up

public areas, raise funds for cancer research, and so much

more.

JQ (JUNIOR QUOTA) LEADERSHIP

Quota International was founded with the mission of

encouraging young women to go to and stay in school.

Since 1919, Quotarians have granted millions of dollars in

college scholarships to deaf or hard of hearing students or

those who pursue a degree assisting people who are deaf or

hard of hearing. Millions of dollars have also been donated to

social service agencies providing assistance to women and

children, and deaf and hard of hearing in over 250 Quota

communities.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

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Sound Beginnings began in 1979 with the Shatter Silence

program. Quotarians have granted scholarships to deaf

students, supported legislation, donated medical equipment

for mandated in-hospital newborn hearing screenings, and

funded research grants for bettering the lives of deaf or hard-

of-hearing. Sound Beginnings projects include offering hearing

aid collection and donations, hearing and speech clinics, and

classroom sound amplification systems. Educational and

workforce training projects also provide Sound Beginnings for

all women and children.

SOUND BEGINNINGS

The first World Service Hand in Hand project began in 1983

with the Quota Home for Abandoned and Destitute Women in

New Delhi, India. Since then, International World Service has

grown to fund projects in two dozen towns and villages in five

developing countries. Quota Clubs host International Women’s

Day Celebrations and public awareness events, raising over $1

million USD to support Health and Well Being, Educational

Development, and Workforce Development projects assisting

mothers and babies living in dire conditions.

INTERNATIONAL WORLD SERVICE

Quota Cares Teddy Bears and Bears & Badges are

supported by members donating bears to social workers,

emergency services, and hospital staff to give to

traumatized children.

Listen Up Turn It Down healthy hearing curriculum is

shared by members in the classroom and in the streets

offering free ear plugs at loud events including Carnival in

Aruba.

Signing Santa events are hosted by members giving deaf

children the opportunity to speak/sign with Santa.

OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS

Left page: Quota International of Valdosta, Unites States, Buckets of Love;

Quota International of Waterloo, United States, Cops 'N Kids.

Right page: Quota International of Davao City, Philippines, Enrichment for

Kindergarteners; Quota International of DLF City, India, Project Shiksha.

PHOTOS

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Q U O T A I N T E R N A T I O N A L ' S   W E S H A R E F O U N D A T I O N W O R L D S E R V I C E H A N D - I N - H A N D P R O J E C T S 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8

Since 1983, more than $1 USD million has been donated by

Quota clubs and members to the We Share Foundation for

the Hand- in-Hand projects in five low- income countries.

Small acts of kindness often make the biggest difference for

people l iving in poverty. Quota Members make such a

difference through our award-winning Hand in Hand World

Service projects providing basic needs for women,

children, the deaf, hard of hearing and speech- impaired.

These projects focus on Health and Wellbeing , Educational

Development and Workforce Development.

Children in India receive much-needed food from Quota International of DLF City Members at a Children’s Day celebration.

FIJI ~ INDIA ~ MALAYSIA ~ PHILIPPINES ~ SURINAME 

Health and Wellbeing | Educational Development | Workforce Development

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Q U O T A I N T E R N A T I O N A L ' S W E S H A R E F O U N D A T I O N W O R L D S E R V I C E H A N D - I N - H A N D P R O J E C T S 2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8

India:

Adopt a Village; Electricity and Running Water for Families - New Delhi

Project Shiksha - DLF City

Preschool and Home for the Aged - Sainik Farms

Malaysia:

Life Coaching and Job Skills for Women, Children, and the Deaf - Kuala Lumpur

Suriname:

Stuka Prisiri: Enjoy Learning!

Philippines:

Vaccines for the Children and Building Bridges for the Deaf - Las Piñas

Community Medical Mission Events - Parañaque

Build a Kitchen for Special Disabilities School - Metro Cebu

Responsible Citizens; Combating Malnutrition in Children - Quezon City

Sign Language and Braille Literacy Program – Cebu East

Learning Resource Center for Deaf Students - Pampanga

Enrichment for Kindergarteners - Davao City

Leganes Deaf Resource Clinic - Iloilo

Vocational Training for Deaf Students - Mandaue

Special Education Computer Lab - Manila South

Livelihood Skills, Sewing, Weaving, and Baking for the Hearing Impaired - Cebu

We-Share-A-Bakery Livelihood Training Program - Cebu South

Empowering Women and Children through Education and Workshops - Manila

Learn to Earn - Angeles

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WellbeingHealth and Health and Wellbeing Hand-in-Hand World Service projects create safer and healthier environments for

people living below the poverty line. Living in poverty can spread many illnesses that are preventable

especially if living without electricity and running water. Quota members fill in the gaps providing:

diagnostic equipment; screenings for health, hearing, and vision; vaccinations and emergency care; and

supplies for medical centers, including fans and medication. Children whose mothers are in prison or are

living in poverty also receive clothing and uniforms, nutritious school lunches, meals at day care centers,

and a place to put their head at night.

Adopt a Village; Electricity and Running Water for Families - New Delhi

Life Coaching and Job Skills for Women, Children, and the deaf - Kuala Lumpur

Vaccines for the Children and Building Bridges for the Deaf - Las Piñas

Community Medical Mission Events - Parañaque

Build a Kitchen for Special Disabilities School - Metro Cebu

Responsible Citizens; Combating Malnutrition in Children - Quezon City

India

Malaysia 

Philippines 

Photo: Quota

International of

Quezon City,

Philippines,

Medical

Missions project

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DevelopmentEducationalEducational Development Hand-in-Hand World Service projects ensure that basic schooling needs are

met enabling children to grow into the leaders of tomorrow. Quota Members are busy ensuring that children

are given sound beginnings by arranging transportation, donating school supplies, building adaptive

classrooms, and providing salaries for teachers, creating a better world for all of us.

Project Shiksha - DLF City

Preschool and Home for the Aged - Sainik Farms

Stuka Prisiri: Enjoy Learning! – Suriname

Sign Language and Braille Literacy Program – Cebu East

Learning Resource Center for Deaf Students - Pampanga

Enrichment for Kindergardeners - Davao City

Leganes Deaf Resource Clinic - Iloilo

Vocational Training for Deaf Students - Mandaue

Special Education Computer Lab - Manila South

Quota International of

Suriname, Stuka Prisiri

Enjoy Learning! Program

India

Suriname

Philippines

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DevelopmentWorkforceWorkforce Development Hand-in-Hand World Service projects provide sound beginnings for

women, and individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired. Quotarians promote

long-term independence and self-reliance through offering sign language and educational classes,

vocational training, and small business loans.

Livelihood Skills, Sewing, Weaving, and Baking

for the Hearing Impaired - Cebu

We-Share-A-Bakery Livelihood Training

Program - Cebu South

Empowering Women and Children through

Education and Workshops - Manila

Learn to Earn - Angeles

Philippines

Photo: Quota

International of

Angeles,

Philippines,

Learn to Earn

program

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IMPORTANT DATESJANUARY FEBRUARY JANUARY

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 31: Atlantic Dues Deadline

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FEBRUARY

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 6: Founder’s Day

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15: International Candidate Withdrawal 

28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 Deadline

Regional Meeting  (R20 Only)

MARCH APRIL MARCH ‐ Quota Cares Month

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1: International election ballots to be mailed to all voting 

1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 members.4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8: International Women’s Day

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 APRIL

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 1: Bylaw Amendment Report sent to clubs & voting 

members.

Regional Meetings for Regions:

MAY JUNE 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 MAY ‐ Better Hearing & Speech Month

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1: Convention Early Bird Deadline

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Regional Meetings for Regions:

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2, 8, 9, 12, 15, 21

27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JUNE

1: International election ballots must be postmarked by 

JULY AUGUST today to Washington D.C. or Brisbane office.

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1: Regional Dues invoice mailed to clubs by Regional 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Director 

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 30: Club Presidents Reports Due

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 30: International Award Submissions Due

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 30: Quota Clubs Reward Program Deadline

29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 30: AU Club Liability Insurance Payment Deadline

JULY

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 9: Pre‐Convention International Board Meeting

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 10 – 14: International Convention

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 10: International Award Winners Announced

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14: Post‐Convention International Board Meeting

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 31: Regional Dues Deadline

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Regional Meeting  (R6 & R17 Only)

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31

30 AUGUST

31: US Club & Region Liability Insurance Payment 

NOVEMBER DECEMBER Deadline

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S

1 2 3 1 SEPTEMBER

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15: US IRS 990 filing deadline for all clubs & charitable 

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 trusts.

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 30: Quota International End of 2018 Fiscal Year

25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31 OCTOBER

31: 2019 Club Dues Deadline (All Clubs)

DECEMBER

No Club Presidents Calls

6 – 9: International Board Meeting

MONTHLY

Third Tuesday: Regional Director Calls

Last Thursday: Club Presidents Calls

US IRS NOTE:

990 filing for clubs and charitable trusts due by the 

15th of the fifth month after fiscal year end.

2018

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continue to be formed.

We hope you will find your Quota experience

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