The Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs, an affiliate of the national General Federation of Women's Clubs, was organized in Milwaukee in October 1896, incorporating 63 existing clubs in ten districts. The counties of Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, and Trempealeau compose the Ninth District. Each district elects executive officers who direct the work of the district's clubs. In addition, county federations of local clubs are often organized for the purpose of bringing “the Clubs of the County in closer touch with each other, and with the District and State Federations.” Each club reports its activities directly to the county president, who in turn reports to the district president. A convention of the entire district membership gathers each spring, while county federations hold additional separate meetings. The St. Croix County Federation of Women's Clubs was established in 1922, incorporating six clubs. Pierce county clubs joined the St. Croix county organization in 1954 and it became the Bi-County Federation. In 1973 the membership voted to discontinue the bi-county organization.
Since its organization the WFWC has promoted civic awareness and responsibility as well as cultural enrichment of individual members, and social activities. Clubs have established and supported local libraries; sponsored educational loan funds, the Helen Mears Art Contest, and essay contests; and raised money for charities. Other areas of club activity include conservation, home life, health and safety, and public and international affairs.
