Our Chapter History
History
The Buffalo Alumnae Chapter was chartered on April 29, 1952 at Park Lane Restaurant in Buffalo, NY. The ceremony was conducted by Kathleen Davison, then-National President of SAI.
A 50th Anniversary Dinner was held on April 26, 2002 at Park Lane Restaurant.
Charter Members Included:
Marie F. Aungier, Dorothy M. Beynon, Virigina D. Brownell, Ruth J. Detenbeck,
Janet B. Henkel, Ruth E. Hill, Frances P. Hoemer, Mildred O. Kingsley,
Roslyn B. Lurie, Laura F. Martin, Gloria K. Stubblebine, Nora Todd,
Lillian L. Wilder, Hazel F. Young
Awards
National Federation of Music Clubs Certificate of Merit (1969, 1971)
Eta Province Award (1970, 1975, 1985, 1986)
SAI National Community Action Music Award (1982)
Alumnae Chapter Province Achievement Award, Region VIII (2012, 2016, 2018, 2019)
Annelle Chandler McAdams Service Project Award (2019)
Eta A Province Alumnae Chapter Award (2019)
Service Projects
Perform recitals at nursing homes
Partnership with Buffalo String Works
Purchased two student sized violas using a SAI National Outreach Grant
Held an Instrument Shower
provided strings, music stands, rosin, etc.
Support the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Ushering concerts
Servers at Friday Coffee Concerts
Assist and demonstrate at Instrument Zoo Days
Donate to local and international groups
SAI Philanthropies Inc.
Buffalo Public Schools
Buffalo String Works
Buffalo Philarmonic Orchestra Education Program
WNED-FM (WBFO)
Amherst ABC Bel Canto Choirs
Partnership with Girl Scouts of WNY
Hold workshops with Girl Scout groups to help them earn their music badge