The California Federation of Women's Clubs' motto is "Strength United is Stronger"

Eva Perry Moore Federation Pin Necklace

Among the treasures at GFWC Headquarters, a favorite is Eva Perry Moore' Federation Pin necklace, profiled in the February + March 2008 issue of GFWC Clubwoman. The necklace, adorned with twenty pins, is a souvenir of Eva's journeys as GFWC International President. It includes a GFWC “rising sun” pin, 17 identified state pins, and a pin representing the Panama Canal Zone Federation of Women’s Clubs, dated 1907.

One of the state pins on GFWC President Eva Perry Moore’s neckace is that of the California Federation of Women’s Clubs.  According to 2006-2008 California State Federation President Tammy Guensler, the CFWC Procedure/Yearbook provides the following history of the California Federation pin:

The Emblem of the GFWC California Federation of Women's Clubs was designed in 1903 by Miss Bernice Scoville. The Emblem is the insignia of a common cause and creates a spirit of cooperation among those who wear it. The Torch represents the educational work of the Federation and invites all to knowledge of the principles of American citizenship. The Wings pointing upward are symbolic of the higher thoughts and aspirations which are the aim of all. The Band encircling both typifies the unbroken chain of strength and loyalty - not only to the clubs, but also to the state.
 
The CFWC Motto, "Strength United is Stronger," suggested by Annie Little Barry and chosen in convention 1902, reminds us that in unity there is strength and, through the united efforts of the club women of California, it is possible to accomplish many things for the benefit of the people of the state.

The Emblem is the design of the official Federation pin. A president wears the gavel above the pin and a past president wears the gavel below the pin.

The California Federation of Women's Clubs President Ione Cowles (1905-1906), pictured at left, served as First Vice-President to Eva Perry Moore for her entire administration, 1908-1912. 

More information about the California Federation of Women’s Clubs is available on their website.