SAI Philanthropies is my favorite charity!
We honor your commitment to music and Sigma Alpha Iota. You have made it possible for SAI to fulfill the vision of her seven Founders for over 100 years. Certainly there have been changes through the years--this past SAI Convention heralded new awards for our members, new projects, and new officers getting involved at all levels.
But through all the changes, one thing remains the same: SAI ’s commitment to serving our members, as well as musicians all over the world, through our scholarships, grants and special projects. Our foundation, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., is the vehicle for providing the necessary funding, and we are asking that you make a personal commitment with a contribution again this year.
If you attended Convention in Orlando , you heard the fine performances by our scholarship winners. SAI is proud to have so many talented musicians in our ranks, and SAI Philanthropies is equally proud to have given away over $80,000 in scholarships and grants this year, due to the generosity of members like you.
Perhaps you weren’t able to attend the 2006Convention. Through Pan Pipes, you may have read about the People-to-People project, which has a new “Adopt-An-Instrument” program. This project encourages chapters and individuals to pay for instrument repairs and provides music students in hurricane-devastated areas with much needed replacements.
On another note, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. is excited about the re-establishment of our Bold Notes project, which many of you participated in years ago. The Library of Congress has asked us to begin using software to make music available to people with limited sight. We applaud those members and chapters who are willing to spend time making this project succeed.
Through Impact Grants, Chapter Outreach Grants, and Project Seed Grants for Alumnae Chapters, our chapters across the nation have a wide-reaching impact on people in all sizes of communities, from young children to college students to professional musicians. It is with pride that we support our chapters in their endeavors to bring music and music education to their communities.
We know that your continued support will allow these projects and scholarships to continue to grow and succeed. A personal contribution adds your name to the Symphony Society for this year. A list of annual donors is displayed on a plaque near a beautiful mural at National Headquarters and appears in Pan Pipes.
We thank you for your past gifts and we look forward to seeing your name in the current roster of members who believe in the mission of Sigma Alpha Iota. Please send in your contribution today.
With thanks,
Arlene Jospe Veron
Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Elizabeth M. Nordling
National President