FOUNDATION Since our inception, the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation’s mission has been “to support the educational interests and activities of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity, to furnish student aid, and to encourage and develop conduct and traits of character consistent with high morals, constructive citizenship, scholarship, leadership and community service.” To learn more about the foundation’s programs or to make a donation, go to sam-fdn.org.
Thank You Hanno Mott!
Hanno D. Mott (Omicron/Cincinnati, ’52) recently completed his service on the SAM Foundation Board of Directors. Hanno served on the Foundation board for more than 30 years and was President 2009-2020. Hanno’s service to Sigma Alpha Mu goes back more than 65 years; he first volunteered upon graduation from law school and relocation to New York City in the late 1950s when the Fraternity was headquartered in New York. In addition to his service to the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation, Hanno served as the long-time Legal Committee Chairman, consul of the Octagon, Supreme Recorder, Vice Supreme Prior, Supreme Prior, Endowment Fund Trustee, and President of the SAM Development Corporation (SAM’s first national housing entity). In 1995 Hanno was honored with Sigma Alpha Mu’s Distinguished Service Award – he went on to continue his outstanding service for another three decades. Foundation President Bob Weiss shared the following regarding Hanno: “Some people donate their time, others their money, and others their knowledge. It’s rare to find people like Hanno Mott who donate all three for an organization.” Hanno is a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation’s Purple & White Society (lifetime giving) and Ira Lind Society (planned giving) and was honored as a Centennial Founder in 2009 for his service and contributions to the Foundation.
Mark your calendar for Sigma Alpha Mu’s Day of Giving on Thursday, April 23! This year we’re going big and want to raise $50,000 in a single day from fratres and friends of Sigma Alpha Mu! The Day of Giving has become a signature event for the Foundation- every gift made adds up to make a big impact for the Foundation. These gifts, combined with hundreds of other gifts, ensure that we can continue to support leadership development, provide financial aid for fratres that need it and fund programs that honor our Jewish heritage. Since its beginning in 2018, the Day of Giving fundraising efforts have raised more than $400,000 that has provided direct support for programs that advance the fraternal experience and provide scholarships to deserving members. Visit samdayofgiving.org for more details on how you can get involved and support the Foundation!
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