Rudy Bruner Award Collection

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• Attendees at the Zonta International Current and New Members Orientation Social for new members that joined between 2000-2003
  Buffalo Zonta members attending an orientation social for both current and new Buffalo Zonta members held April 1, 2003 included(left to right): Dr. Winifred Morrison, Debbie Ceppaglia, Yvette LeClerk, Lillian Levey and Sharon Lanza
• Program for Zonta Club of Buffalo Installation of Officers Annual Dinner 2004
  Buffalo Zonta single sheet program for their annual dinner for the installation of officers for 2004-2005 including a listing of the officers and the text of the Zonta blessing.
• Invitation for Zonta International Current and New Members Orientation Social for 2000-2003
  Decorative invitation for a wine and cheese orientation social for both current and new Buffalo Zonta members that joined between 2000-2003 held April 1, 2003
• JoAnn Falletta, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director, receives the Marian de Forest Community Service Award from Zonta International
  A representative of Zonta International presented the first Marian de Forest Community Service Award to BPO Music Director JoAnn Falletta at Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, New York. Marian de Forest was both the founder of Zonta International and co-founder of the Buffalo Music Foundation. The award, named in her honor, was presented every two years to an individual who demonstrated commitment to improving the quality of life of the community.
• Program interior for Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference Gala dinner May 2001
  The City of Lights Gala dinner was held as a part of the Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference during May 2001 and sponsored by area women's organizations including Zonta International.
• Program cover for Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference Gala dinner May 2001
  The City of Lights Gala dinner was held as a part of the Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference during May 2001 and sponsored by area women's organizations including Zonta International.
• Program cover for 'Spirits of the City' play in commemoration of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
  The play, set during the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, was written by local authors/playwrights Glenn Odden and Tim Madigan and presented at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. The play featured famous local historical characters including Zonta founder Marian de Forest and Dr. Roswell Park.
• Actress Louise Reger plays Marian de Forest in 'Spirits of the City' play in commemoration of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
  The play set during the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, was written by local authors/playwrights Glenn Odden and Tim Madigan and starred (left to right): Marshall Duguay as Dr. Roswell Park, Louise Reger as Marian de Forest and Michale Starzynski as William Jennings Bryan
• Tribute to Marian de Forest, founder of Zonta International, was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001
  Marian de Forest, distinguished author, music impresario, pioneer journalist and Zonta founder in 1919 not only founded the organization but also served as its first president and was intimately involved with the organization for most of her life
• New York State Senate Certificate of Recognition presented to Dr. Vivian Cody, 2001
  Women of Distinction certificate of recognition for noteworthy achievements by Dr. Vivian Cody in 2001 presented by the New York State Senate (signed by New York State Senator Mary Lou Rath)
• Zonta International District IV Governor Dr. Vivian Cody and Buffalo Zonta President Toni Majchrzak present Jane Klausman Scholarship to winner
  Zonta International District IV Governor Dr. Vivian Cody and Buffalo Zonta President Toni Majchrzak present the Jane Klausman Scholarship winner with her award
• Cover from Buffalo Zonta Installation Dinner Meeting program 2000
  The Buffalo Zonta Installation Dinner Meeting was held at Harry's Harbour Place Grille, Buffalo, New York and highlighted the inauguration of the terms of Buffalo Zonta officers for 2000-2001.
• Lafayette High School girls who are enrolled in a Zonta-sponsored program to expand business skills training
  A program of expanded business skills training partially financially supported by Zonta of Buffalo Foundation involved Lafayette High School Academy of Finance female students who wanted to get a jump on their careers in the business world. Program participants included (left to right): Thuy Vu and Denise Cotto.
• Program cover for Zonta International's 80th year anniversary celebration 1919-1999
  The Zonta International 80th year celebration program cover from 1999 entitled: 'The International Connection: Past, Present, Future' which was held in Buffalo, New York the origin point of the organization.
• Long-time Buffalo Zontian Virginia L. Cummings, Director of the Buffalo Museum of Science from 1970 to 1979
  Dr. Virginia L. Cummings dedicated most of her life and career to the Buffalo Museum of Science, first as the Curator of Anthropology and later in administrative roles. Her father Carlos E. Cummings was the Buffalo Museum of Science Assistant Director and, later, Director, while she was growing up. Virginia served as Museum Director from 1970-1979 . During her tenure, exhibits were modernized, special displays were mounted and fund-raising drives were initiated for the first time. She passed away on April 16, 1997.
• Zonta International officer Vivian Cody joins fellow environmentally-minded volunteers for a Glad Bagathon
  Members of Zonta International participate in a major cleanup project around Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park, Buffalo, New York including (left to right): Carol Bronnenkant, Vivian Cody and Joann Ladds
• Zonta International District 4 Lieutenant Governor Dr. Vivian Cody, Senior Research Scientist in Molecular Biophysics, University at Buffalo
  UB professor Dr. Vivian Cody was Buffalo Zonta President from 1990-1992 and later served in several important roles in Zonta International administration
• Zonta International District 4 Special Recognition Award 1995, Daisy Waters, District Governor
  Zonta International District IV Special Recognition Award for outstanding activity in the area of Community Service under District Governor Daisy Waters
• Buffalo Zontians Dorothy L. Richmond and Anna Parenti-Conn model vintage costumes for the club's Diamond Jubilee celebration
  Anna Parenti-Conn (right), Chairman of Buffalo Zonta's 60th anniversary, together with Dorothy L. Richmond (left), display fashions circa 1919, the year Zonta was founded
• Prominent Buffalo Zonta members in festive attire attended a 1931 convention banquet
  Zontians attending a 1931 convention banquet included (left to right): Jessie Oatman, Dora Neun, Cora MacKenzie, Dorothy Shank, Helen Cleveland, Tess Sedweek, Grace Schwinn and Florence Noye
• Buffalo Zonta President Miss Allalee A. Babbidge, Vice President of the Marine Midland Trust Company, speaking with her Assistant Vice President
  Marine Midland Trust Company Vice President and Buffalo Zonta President Miss Allalee A. Babbidge consulting with Assistant Vice President Oliver F. Cabana at the bank
• Buffalo Zontians Miss Margaret J. Barry and Olga Cloke met with UN official Mrs. Inga Thorsson at the Zonta International 50th anniversary celebration
  Miss Margaret J. Barry, Chairman of Zonta International's 50th anniversary celebration, chatting with fellow Zontian Mrs. Olga Cloke and keynote speaker Mrs. Inga Thorsson, Director of the Social Development Division of the United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs
• Zonta International officers for 1969-1970 included Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert Knight as governor and Mrs. John F. Reid as district secretary
  Zonta International's district officers included (left to right): Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight as governor, Mrs. John F. Reid as district secretary, Miss Mary Lou Bower of Oil City, Pa. Zonta as treasurer and Mrs. Edmund S. Raczkiewicz of Lockport Zonta as lieutenant governor
• Buffalo Zonta's officers for 1969-1970 included Miss Allalee A. Babbidge as President
  Buffalo Zonta's officers elected for 1969-1970 were (left to right): Miss Margaret J. Barry as First vice president, Miss Allalee A. Babbidge as President, Mrs. Edward J. Turner as Treasurer and Mrs. Walter C. Morphy as Second vice president
• Buffalo Zonta President Miss Allalee A. Babbidge and Mrs. Herbert Knight met with Zonta International President Mrs. Helvi Sipila of Helsinki, Finland
  Key planners for the Zonta International 50th anniversary celebration and conference included (left to right): Mrs. Helvi Sipila, an attorney and Zonta International President from Helsinki, Finland and Buffalo Zontians Miss Allalee Babbidge and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight