Introduction
Throughout much of its history, the Women’s Club maintained Scrapbooks, which detailed out important events in the history of the Women’s Club, the Public Library, Apache Junction, and the United States. The Women’s Club was involved in many other activities as well though. Browse below to see a brief history of the club, a list of their major accomplishments, and a look at some of key members throughout their history.
Brief History of the Women’s Club
1960
Originated:
Beginning of a tradition.
The Apache Junction Women’s Club was founded on October 6, 1960. This date was the start of a strong tradition of giving, building community, and improving the lives of everyone that they touched.
Organized by Mrs. Sam Holdiman
Club Motto – Espirit de Corps (co-operation)
Club Flower – Barrel Cactus
Club Bird – Roadrunner
1961
Federated:
Arizona Federation of Women’s Clubs
The Apache Junction Women’s Club became federated on February 9, 1961. This federation made them an official member of the Arizona Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is still an active organization today.
1963
Civic Council:
The Library
The Women’s Club members were major sponsors of starting the Apache Junction Civic Council on December 13, 1963. This club was founded primarily to seek community support for a library.
1964
Library Association:
Apache Junction Public Library Association, Inc.
Woman’s Club civic council formed the Apache Junction Public Library Association, Inc., which was instrumental in founding and maintaining a public library in Apache Junction.
1971
Library Expansion:
New Reading Room Constructed
The Apache Junction Women’s Club led the drive for a new expansion to the successful library. Over $5,000 was raised. This funded the construction of a new reading and reference room, which was available for public use by the end of 1971.
1993
Disbands:
The Women’s Club disbands as an organization.
The Women’s Club announced the disbanding of their organization on September 19, 1993. In the letter announcing their decision, they stated the advanced age and declining health of their members as the main reason for making this decision.
Apache Junction Women's Club Scrapbooks 