Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation

We hope you have an easy fast and a meaningful Yom Kippur.

Leaving the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation in your estate plans ensures that we can plan for the success of our future fratres. Do you have questions about how to help SAM? Contact Amy Buchheit, Senior Director of Development at the Foundation at 317-536-8953 to get your questions answered!

If it's sweet, if it's peaceful, if it's beautiful, if it's bright, then our wish for Rosh Hashanah has come true! Wishing you a great new year ahead!

"It is wonderful to see the impact that longtime leaders like David are still having on Sigma Alpha Mu,” said Andy Huston, executive director of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity.

At our National Convention this past August, Fra Sergi shared his commitment to the Foundation and Fraternity through a seven figure gift, hoping that by sharing his gift, others will do the same.

Have you left or are you considering leaving the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation in your estate plans? Contact contact Amy Buchheit, Senior Director of Development at the Foundation at 317-536-8953 to get your questions answered and let us thank you for your gift!

The Foundation is proud to partner with Jonathan's family at the annual Steeplechase Run to honor his memory and help raise funds for his scholarship to support brothers studying biomedical engineering. To make a donation to his fund, visit us at:
sam-fdn.org/donate and notate Jonathan Schmidt Scholarship in the memo!

Established in 2001 and created by the Trustees of the SAM Foundation, the September 11 Scholarship was established in memory of those fratres who were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

This year's recipient, Howard Brown from Epsilon Xi/Emory, shares what the scholarship means to him:

"To me it is the highest honor to have received this scholarship, a token of respect for
those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. As someone who wasn’t born during the time of the attacks, I can only relive the day through the lens of my parents and others who were alive for the horrors of that day. The many great men and women whom we all sincerely miss today and forever. As someone with close family friends who died in the towers on that day, this scholarship is yet another reminder to live up to their expectations, never taking what I have for granted each and every day."

At its recent convention, the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation announced $5 million in new estate gifts commitments, which were headlined by a $3.5 million commitment from Past Supreme Prior Jerry Conrey and his wife Vicki.

The record commitment from the Conreys will fund programs that support innovation, enhancement of chapter housing and educational initiatives for members of Sigma Alpha Mu. “This extraordinary commitment from Jerry and Vicki will help ensure the future of Sigma Alpha Mu,” said Aaron Girson, chief executive officer of the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation. Jerry and Vicki’s gift will be split equally between the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation and Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity.

For more information about this gift or how you can make a gift to support Sigma Alpha Mu through your estate plans, contact Amy Buchheit, Senior Director of Development at the Foundation at 317-536-8953

Come see Maria and Amy at the Foundation Booth at Convention to make a donation and get some sweet Sammy Swag!

📣 New Scholarship Alert!

The Foundation is proud to announce the first scholarship exclusively for Beta Gamma members!

Jordan Kaplan, Beta Gamma '99, was a re-founding father of the chapter. This scholarship honors his commitment to SAM and the Beta Gamma chapter.

Applications for this scholarship will be accepted starting in late fall.

“To forget would not only be dangerous but offensive; to forget the dead would be akin to killing them a second time” - Elie Wiesel

On the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, SAM commemorates the six millions Jews, and members from other targeted groups who were brutally and systematically murdered during the Shoah: the greatest tragedy in human history.

No one should ever forget the atrocities perpetrated by the N***s. Victims should never be forgotten. Every country around the world should honor all victims of the Holocaust, condemn Holocaust denial and distortion, and develop education programs to help prevent genocides from happening ever again.

With the spread of mis- and disinformation, the education of younger generations about the Holocaust is the best antidote to prevent this happening again. It is the best tool to fight intolerance, bigotry and to ensure that the message of “Never Again” reverberates throughout future generations.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor Jewish Americans, who have never given up on the promise of our Nation. We celebrate the contributions, culture, and values that they have passed down from generation to generation and that have shaped who we are as Americans. We remember that the power lies within each of us to rise together against hate, to see each other as fellow human beings, and to ensure that the Jewish community is afforded the safety, security, and dignity they deserve as they continue to shine their light in America and around the world.

May the spirit of Passover inspire us to embrace the values of compassion, kindness, and gratitude in our lives. Wishing all who celebrate a blessed Passover and a season filled with joy, renewal, and abundant blessings.

Chag Sameach!

We reached our goal thanks to you! The work the Foundation does is vital to our young fratres and, because of you, we can offer even more scholarships, programs and education to our members! If you didn't get a chance to donate last week, you can still make a gift at https://secure.paperlesstrans.com/SigmaAlpha

A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the 7th annual SAM Day of Giving! We've exceeded our dollar goal, but are still looking for donors! Make your gift now at samdayofgiving.org

WOOHOO for $20,000 raised so far! We still need donors to help us reach $40,000!

Make your gift at samdayofgiving.org

Make a gift to support the next generation of brothers! Your gift supports educational programs, leadership training and financial aid offerings! Make your gift at samdayofgiving.org now!

Our annual Day of Giving is almost here! Help us raise $40,000 in a single day to support our young brothers! Make your gift here
samdayofgiving.org

Our annual Day of Giving is quickly approaching! Keep checking our socials and your email on how you can get involved and make a difference on the 18th!

Our annual Day of Giving is quickly approaching! Save the date and make your gift on 4/18/24!

Calling all daughters of fratres! Are you attending college in Fall 2024? If the answer is yes, did you know we offer the William P. Schwartz Scholarships and the Weiss Brothers Scholarship for Daughters of Fratres!

The amount of these scholarships varies (range is $500-$1500) and they are based on financial need. In 2024, $4,500 will be awarded.

The application deadline is February 5, 2024- apply here: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/90164-Sigma-Alpha-Mu-Foundation

We hope your day is filled with family, friends, fun and cookies!

Have you made your gift to support our expanded programming for 2024? We need your help to make a difference for all young fraters. Donate here: https://secure.paperlesstrans.com/SigmaAlpha

Wishing you love, light and lots of latkes over the next eight nights!

The Chief Justice Norman Krivosha Scholarship is for a 2nd or 3rd year law student who demonstrates excellence in the field. This $1000 scholarship was endowed by Hon. Norman Krivosha (Sigma Omicron/Nebraska '54) and his wife Helene. He served as Chief Justice for the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Applications are now open- apply today! sam-fdn.org/applications

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the 2023-24 school year! Deadline for all awards is 2/19/23. Get started on your application today!
https://sam-fdn.org/applications