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Women's Division

Women’s Division

It was the women of San Gabriel who started the Chamber of Commerce. They were the wives of the City Councilmen and other officials of the city. They saw the need to promote the City after it was incorporated in 1913 - but a few years later, the Chamber became an all-male group.

Today's Women's Division was organized in 1936 as a support group for the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce. The group has acted as official hostesses for many years, sponsored civic improvement projects, and worked to coordinate the interests of the business and residential members of the community. The Women's Division works to make San Gabriel a better place to live, work and play.

The purpose of the Women's Division of the San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce shall be to:

• Promote and/or coordinate civic improvement projects
• Survey timely issues and problems which affect the general welfare of the community
• Disseminate such information to the members of the Division as an adjunct to the Chamber work

Women’s Division Annual Projects

Civic Project:

Each year the Division chooses a project that will improve an aspect of live in the City of San Gabriel

Community Christmas Tree Lighting:

Held on the first Tuesday of December, this project invites families to make ornaments for the City's official Christmas Tree. It also features a visit with Santa Claus and offers community caroling at Plaza Park.

Holiday Tree Drawing:

Held in conjunction with the Chamber's December Holiday Mixer, live trees are decorated and raffled along with donated gifts from Chamber businesses. This event raises funds for the civic project.

Woman of the Year Award:

Each year a woman is recognized for her significant contributions to the community and presented this award at the December Luncheon.

Day at the Races:  Saturday, October 11th, 2008

This is not only a fundraiser for their annual civic project, it is also a fun day at the beautiful Santa Anita Racetrack! Day at the Races is an excellent time to get together with friends and watch the ponies run.

Soup & Salad Bar Luncheon:

Division members prepare soups and salads for this highly anticipated civic project fundraiser, which is held each Spring.

Content Updated: Aug. 21 , 2008