Chapter History
SFVAC Chapter History
Our Founding
The San Fernando Valley Alumnae day group had its beginning toward the end of the Second World War. Meetings were held every month, except July and August, in the homes of different members for a bring-your-own-sandwich luncheon.
The alumnae group would regularly send delegates to conventions and district meets, and supported the National Philanthropy as well as our local Children’s Hospital. The alumnae group would also support the Valley Panhellenic and make an annual contribution to the local Beta Beta Chapter at California State University, Northridge.
Two Alumnae Chapters in the San Fernando Valley
Over the years, the interest in alumnae membership continues, however subsequent generations developed other interests in the activities sponsored by the alumnae day group. A second San Fernando Valley alumnae group was eventually formed in 1964 called the West San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter.
The West San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter consisted of working alumnae members and typically met in the evenings. The chapter supported the same fundamentals as the original day group by contributing to the local Beta Beta chapter, National Philanthropy, and Children’s Hospital. However, the activities were distinctly different from the day group.
After the Northridge Earthquake of 1994, the West San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter lost many members, who in time began to relocate out of the general area of the San Fernando Valley and the West San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter quickly dwindled in numbers and could no longer sustain an active membership.
One Again
In 2001 with only a few members remaining in the West San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter it was decided to close West San Fernando Valley Chapter, and merge back with original San Fernando Valley Alumnae Chapter. To meet the needs and interests of the various generations, the overall group offers a versatile calendar of events, which is continually bringing together sisters from every generation.