Historical information

This is a plaque given to the Quota Club of Warrnambool in 1983 when it was a finalist in an award given by the Victorian Council of Community Service Clubs. Quota Clubs were established to promote gender equality, to empower women and to assist people with physical and mental disabilities. The Warrnambool Quota Club was active in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s but no longer exists.

Significance

This item is of some interest as a memento of the work of a service club of the past

Physical description

This is a small metal plaque (brass coloured). It has been attached to a wooden board and is much discoloured and blotched.

Inscriptions & markings

‘Presented by the Government of Victoria to the Quota Club of Warrnambool, Finalist 1983 Award, The Victorian Council of Community Service Clubs’