About the EE

THIS IS US

The Evening Edition is an empowerment organization with a proud and longstanding history of contribution to and engagement in the City of Napa and the surrounding region.  Below is a brief overview of the club.

Origins

The Napa Women’s Club (NWC) was founded in 1948 by a group of energetic, community-minded women.  The club was founded as a social enterprise to enrich the sense of community within the Napa Valley by empowering, serving and advocating on behalf of women.

Since the club’s inception, NWC members have lived out the volunteer spirit consistent with efforts of sister Women’s Clubs across the globe.

Members of the Evening Edition are challenged to:

  • carry out charitable service programs,
  • embrace leadership opportunities,
  • advance women’s societal contributions through personal growth and
  • explore creative and recreational ways to do good collaboratively.

Networks & Affiliations

The Evening Edition is an active member of:

Check out the websites linked above of the aforementioned organizations or the video linked below for additional information regarding the network of Women’s Clubs.

Inclusion & Community

The club fosters a culture of empowerment and continually provides opportunities for women to meet socially, network professionally and form lasting friendships and connections.  The club’s membership is diverse in terms of ethnic backgrounds, political and social views, socioeconomic statuses, marital and familial backgrounds, as well as professional and/or domestic pursuits.  Club members are multi-generational, from various faith or no-faith traditions and engaged in a myriad of recreational and passion-driven pastimes.  Collectively, Evening Edition members are committed to community engagement and volunteerism.

Organizational Structure

The Napa Women’s Club is comprised of three organizational bodies.

  • First Edition:  steeped in the traditional functions and historical values of the club
  • Evening Edition:  a progressive and contemporary collaboration seeking to adapt club values to modern-day living and
  • Executive Board:  provides governance and operational oversight of mutual benefit assets.

The Mission

The Evening Edition is a grassroots women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.  This mission is achieved by:

  • Fundraising to preserve and maintain the NWC Clubhouse, a historic structure located in the heart of Napa.
  • Offering the historic clubhouse as a community resource for meetings, functions and special events.
  • Partnering with allied nonprofit organizations who are mission-driven to serve and mentor women.
  • Providing financial resources to local nonprofit organizations to advance efforts that directly support and uplift the lives of underserved women.

The Clubhouse

Built in 1875, the NWC Clubhouse is a historic Craftsman style building in the City of Napa.  The structure originally was designed as a one-room schoolhouse and was expanded into a three-room educational building in 1901.  It was known then as South Primary School and Franklin Primary School.

Following its use for public education, the structure was repurposed as a church in the 1930’s.  The building also served as a preschool, a music school and a home for a children’s theater group.

When the Napa Women’s Club incorporated in 1948 through the California Secretary of State, the club purchased the building and has retained sole ownership since that time.  The clubhouse has faithfully served the membership as a hub for meetings, social interactions, community engagement and collaborative pursuits.

General inquiries specific to or about the Evening Edition can be addressed to NWCEveningEdition@gmail.com.