FROM THE FOUNDATION

DREAMS into REALITY

Our sisters have big dreams. From becoming a doctor or starting a business to being a first-generation student or the first person in her family to graduate from college—these dreams are not without obstacles.

The Foundation Board knows we need big plans to support these big dreams. That’s why in 2021, we engaged a strategic planning consultant to help us dream about the future of the Foundation. It won’t surprise you—since as Tri Sigmas, we do things in threes —the Board of Directors came out of the Strategic Planning process with three priorities:

1. Prioritize increased fundraising results

2. Prioritize grants to support the member experience

3. Ensure sustainability through financial strength and infrastructure growth

The Foundation’s work depends on you, our members, to make tax-deductible gifts to fund scholarships, educational and leadership programming, and philanthropic initiatives.

Thankfully, in the past triennium, many sisters answered the call to support leadership development with their unrestricted gifts to the Ever True Fund. The increased generosity of Sigmas means we can provide much-needed support through $70K+ in grants to the Sorority, impacting more than 2,000 sisters.

Additionally, we’ve granted:

• $117,000 through 129 merit and needs-based scholarships

• $217,500 in local and matching grants to the Robbie Page Memorial Fund for cutting-edge child life therapy

• $90,000 to March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centers

With an impact of $500,000 in the past triennium, Sigmas continue to impact the communities in which they live.

Through financial generosity, our donors invest in the dreams of our sisters. The opportunities and scholarships they provide help today’s collegiate women become the leaders of tomorrow.

The Tri Sigma Foundation has big dreams, too. Dreams that can only become reality with an army of donors, volunteers, and advocates. Our dream is for:

• Every Tri Sigma member to attend a leadership program that empowers them to change the world.

• Every Tri Sigma to receive a $5,000 scholarship to offset the ever-rising cost of their education.

From becoming a doctor or starting a business to being a first-generation student or the first person in her family to graduate from college—these can be a reality.

Through Tri Sigma, we are empowered—to aspire, to reach, to grow, and to lead. What better way to do so than to make dreams a reality.

Tri Sigma’s leadership opportunities and critical scholarships are available because of your generosity to the Tri Sigma Foundation. You can help women today become leaders of tomorrow. Join us today by visiting 0 trisigma.org/ foundation. Thank you, sisters!

Ever Forward,

JeanMarie Komyathy, Gamma Kappa Chair, Foundation Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board service is a significant commitment and an outstanding professional opportunity. In addition to their financial contributions, our Foundation Board of Directors provide their knowledge and experience in various areas that strengthen the future of both the Foundation and Tri Sigma. The Foundation is proud to announce its 2022-23 Foundation Board of Directors.

(front) Secretary Michelle Tantillo, Epsilon Omicron; Camille Weixel Chasteen, Zeta Rho; Beth Deines, Beta Kappa; Nancy Strom McGowan, Kappa; (middle) Stephanie Everett, Epsilon Theta; Heather Cruz, Zeta Psi; Chairman JeanMarie Komyathy, Gamma Kappa; Renee Kries, Iota Alpha; Treasurer Mindi Holland Major, Beta Gamma; (back) Susan Buche Ayers, Mu; Lori Kincaid Rassati, Gamma Psi; Brenda Osterman Ray, Alpha Psi; Executive Director Shelly Brajkovich Bateman, Beta Epsilon. Not pictured: Ex-Officio Members Joyce Newcom O’Daniel, Alpha Chi, National President; Bonnie L. Rainey, Alpha Sigma, National Treasurer.

FOUNDATION STAFF UPDATES

Shelly Brajkovich Batemen Beta Epsilon Executive Director

Alexandria Heyer Delta Omicron Development Operations Manager

Summer Sage Eta Alpha Advancement Officer

The Foundation welcomed Alyx as Development Operations Manager in January 2022. This newly created role oversees the scholarship program, RPM grants and our partnership with the March of Dimes. In February, Summer Sage joined staff as Advancement Officer. Her work focuses primarily on planned and major gifts. To learn more about our new Executive Director, see page 7.