The General Federation of Women's Clubs is a national and international organizational organization which had its formal beginning on April 24, 1890 in New York.  In 1901, a Charter was granted by the United States government.  It has grown to be the largest organization of women volunteers in the world.  GFWC Headquarters is located in Washington, D.C.

The motto of the organization is UNITY IN DIVERSITY.  It was adopted from a phrase used by the first president of the Sorosis Club of New York City, in an address to the 1889 "Birthday Convention".  Her closing words were, "We look for Unity, but Unity in Diversity; we hope that you will enrich us with your varied experiences and let us pledge ourselves to work for a common cause, the cause of united women throughout the world."

The GFWC Woman's Club of New Iberia was organized in 1941 and federated in 1942 under the leadership of Mrs. Henry Bernard.  Along with Mrs. Bernard, four other women comprised the first club.  They were Mrs. Roger Smith, Mrs. Frank Hill, Mrs. George Hebert, and Mrs. John Abdalla. 

During the first years of the club's formation, the women sold war bonds and stamps in the amount of $87,446.35.  The women also worked at the blood bank, the Red Cross and other war related projects.

Today 60 years later, members of the club work to continue a tradition of progressive, positive action to meet the challenges of our time.  Times may have changed in the past 60 years, but community needs have not.