Fundraising

The 2008 annual fund drive is now underway. The SAA depends on fund-raising efforts to achieve many of its goals, including the teacher scholarship program which aids teachers and teacher trainees in both North and South America. Won’t you join us in contributing to the Annual Fund of the SAA? Your gift assures that our Association can continue to be a working community meeting the needs of its members.

Teachers: Do you have enough holiday ornaments and knick-knacks already? Would you like to offer new ideas to your student families on some great gift concepts? You may…

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Dear Friends,

Some of the finest teaching in the Americas takes place in Suzuki schools and private studios, where the philosophy and methods of Dr. Suzuki are upheld. The Suzuki Association of the Americas was founded in 1972 to promote early music education through the Suzuki method of instruction and now has a growing membership representing over 15 countries.

Not only does the SAA promote music education for all children but it also educates its parent and teacher members.

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What do Solomon, Daijah, and Ronda have in common? They were part of the Rainbow Suzuki Strings group from East Cleveland, OH, who were featured at our conference in 2006.

This past week, Solomon wrote that his trip had been important to him because he learned new things. Daijah said she felt more mature and experienced after the trip, and she will take these experiences with her throughout her life. Ronda said she now has more experience as a violinist from playing in front of our audience, and this experience calmed her nerves.

The Rainbow Strings as a whole wrote this when they heard that a Latin American Suzuki group would be coming to the 2008 conference:

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The Board would like to thank those of you who have already remembered the SAA with a gift to our current campaign. We are also grateful to Gwendoline Thornblade for her support letter that formed the basis for this year’s appeal.

Annual Fund gifts are essential to maintaining and growing our Scholarship Program, sustaining and expanding our Teacher Development programs, parent education programs, website, Journal and other publications, and supporting the work of the International Suzuki Association.

You can now make a donation to the SAA online.

If you haven’t yet sent in your gift, please remember the SAA by year’s end!

Dear Friends and Supporters of the SAA,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, I would like to enlist your support for the SAA’s 2007 Annual Fund.

The Suzuki Association of the Americas is widely recognized for thirty-five years of excellence in musical education throughout the western hemisphere. Each aspect of the “Suzuki Triangle”—teachers, parents, and students—prospers from the SAA’s promotion of excellence in teacher training and teacher education, communication with parents, and genuine concern for developing each child’s appreciation of music. The SAA has produced impressive multi-dimensional results. They include, for example, the alumni who perform in our national symphony orchestras and those who work to develop new programs in Latin American towns and villages and rural and inner city programs throughout the Americas. Further, they provide scholarship programs for students and teachers and are dedicated to securing the heritage of Dr. Suzuki for future generations. Vehicles for communication include our SAA website and the Suzuki Journal of the Americas and allow relevant articles and new ideas to reach our membership.

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A student group composed of kids from all over Latin America is coming to the Conference in Minneapolis next May. We need your help to make this happen! Please consider organizing a fundraising event for the Latin American Ensemble with your studio.

If you can donate airline miles, please email [javascript protected email address]

For Suzuki students in South and Central America, please see the information and applications for the Latin American Ensemble in Spanish.

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Why is an Annual Fund so important for the Suzuki Association of the Americas? Many of us realize that the SAA could not exist if it weren’t for regular Annual Fund gifts from members. However, there are still questions each year about its importance. The question is frequently asked, “Where does the money go?” This is a question that deserves an answer and is answered each year in the Journal and Annual Report.

The SAA Board has committed itself to take the lead in fundraising, particularly through the Annual Fund Campaign. One of the Board’s goals is to expand the base…

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The SAA is now an approved charity in the Giveline program. Giveline allows customers to purchase gifts and gift cards online while making a donation to the organization of their choice. Every purchase made generates a gift—on average 16%, with no cost to the recipient non-profit organization. As you will see when you visit the Giveline website, you may choose books, music, electronics, movies, great holiday gift items for family and friends, as well as useful items for home and garden—over one million items. Think of SAA…

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The SAA Board and Staff wish to thank all who have contributed to the Annual Fund Campaign in the past few months. This year’s campaign ends March 1. While donations are welcome and greatly appreciated throughout the year, your gifts during this annual winter campaign help us plan and budget for the coming fiscal year.

Dear Suzuki Friend,

You have an important role to play in the future of the Suzuki Association of the Americas. You are vital to the survival and expansion of a vision Dr. Suzuki created over 60 years ago.

Once again this fall we are asking you to make a financial contribution to the SAA’s Annual Fund. In order to fulfill our responsibility as guardians of Dr. Suzuki’s legacy, financial contributions beyond member fees are essential.

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The SAA Board is pleased to report that FY’06 (August 1, 2005-July 31, 2006) was our most successful year ever in receiving charitable gifts from members and friends. In addition to the $31,000+ received specifically for Gulf Coast Relief, a total of $47,977 was received in Annual Fund gifts and scholarship donations. We are very pleased that many of you chose to give to your Suzuki organization to support ongoing programs and scholarship efforts!

We hope that the many donors who met the $75 challenge enjoyed the special CD gift with outstanding performances donated by Suzuki alumni. Send your feedback! An…

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SAA teachers and families can be proud of the difference they are making in the lives of Gulf Coast Suzuki teachers, students and families who were victims of Katrina. A total of $31,349 was collected and distributed to Suzuki programs in the Gulf Coast area. Recipients of scholarship support were the New Orleans Suzuki Forum and its summer institute, the Centenary College Suzuki Program and the New Orleans Youth Symphony. Two harps and two guitars were purchased for use by area students who are studying under the direction of the New Orleans Suzuki Forum.…

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Celebrating Excellence 2005 features musicians who began their careers as Suzuki students. Our thanks to these gracious and talented performers who were willing to share their artistry with Suzuki supporters and friends. What an inspiring tribute to the legacy Dr. Suzuki created!

Program

1. Passacaglia nach der Cembalosuite Nr. 7 g-moll von Handel (7:14) – Johan Halvorsen
   Elizabeth Ann Larson, violin; Ilona Kindt, cello

2. Julie-O (3:29) – Mark Summer
   Amy Sue Barston, cello

3. String Quartet in g minor, 1st movement, Anime et tres Decide (6:21) – Claude Debussy
   Dryden String Quartet: Nurit bar-Josef, violin;…

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We’re excited to be able to offer a premium gift with this year’s Annual Fund Campaign! Donors of $75 or more will receive Celebrating Excellence, a very special CD of outstanding musical performances. The CD was created for the SAA campaign through the generous donation of recordings by professionals who grew up in the Suzuki community. All donations are tax deductible and benefit the ongoing programs and services of the SAA.

Suzuki teachers, students and parents throughout the Americas reached out to those affected by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Thank you to everyone who contributed donations to the Suzuki Hurricane Relief Fund by holding Practice-A-Thons and Benefit Concerts. As we continue to collect donations, the SAA will aid Suzuki teachers and families in the Gulf region who are in dire need. To learn more about how our Suzuki community is helping, click here.

The Suzuki Association of the Americas extends concern and prayers to those affected by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. We have received many emails and phone calls regarding efforts underway to provide support for Suzuki families, teachers and schools. The Suzuki community has great heart, and as we are able, we will help to bring the spirit of Dr. Suzuki back into those communities in need. As the Hurricane victims continue to recover from this devastation and have their basic needs met, the SAA will act as a clearinghouse to receive communication about specific needs and local fundraising efforts. The…

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Make A Difference

The SAA is a charitable nonprofit organization serving over 8,000 members and over 200,000 students, parents, and other professionals. A tax-exempt 501-C3 organization, the SAA can accept charitable gifts in order that we may add value to our programs and services. In the last five years, the SAA has received over $240,000 in tax-deductible donations that funded a variety of programs, including the following:

• Parent Education
• Teacher Development
• Annual Fund

We would not be able to add such significant value to your membership without the help…

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