Founded in 1895 by a small, but inspired, group of fourteen Doylestown ladies, the Village Improvement Association was the first Women's Club in Bucks County. Throughout its history, the V.I.A. has continued to be forward looking, while maintaining the original goals of the Association which are to promote ''every proper means of improving and beautifying Bucks County,'' ''improving the health and welfare of the residents,'' and ''supporting a community hospital and other health care facilities for the benefit of all persons.'' Each year members rededicate themselves to these commitments made in 1895.