PURPOSE:
To create a forum for sharing knowledge in the art of violin-making (and related instruments) among makers and other interested parties in the Southeast US.
To promote interest in the playing of these instruments among the youth of this region, whether it is fiddle style or classical.
To help prepare makers in the region for competitions at national and international levels
SCOPE:
Anyone may become a member
Competitions – To be held in the Southeast during odd-numbered years beginning 2013, so as not to coincide with the bi-annual competitions held by the Violin Society of America.
Annual Meetings –
Business meeting
Election of Officers
Show and Tell
Presentations
Seminars
Website – Offering list of makers and services in the region, and their contact information. This may be expanded to include a blog for members.
ORGANIZATION:
SVA IS RECOGNIZED BY INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITY.
Members have elected a Board of Directors at their First organizational meeting May 19, 2012 in Duluth, GA.
Directors serve 4 year terms, elections held on even numbered years, with overlapping terms.
Current (June 2022) Officers are:
President - Pablo Alfaro, Decatur, GA alfaroviolins@yahoo.es
Vice President - Cameron Robertson, cameron@cameronsviolinworkshop.com 404-836-3818
Treasurer -- David Chandler, 828-675-0449, High Point, NC davidwchandler@outlook.com
Secretary - David Finck, Banner Elk, NC david@davidfinck.com
Director (without portfolio) - Jim Clinton Greenville, SC jim@jcviolins.com
FOUNDER
DAVID W. Chandler
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Novice Violin maker