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At the 1990 Convention, the first recognition of donors who have given $100 or more was made. In 1989, the Rose Marie Schmidt Scholarship was announced, funded by Rose Marie Schmidt. In 1988, the Carrie Washburne Staehle Scholarship Fund, honoring our President Emerita, was launched by the Elliott sisters: Edith, Meda Ray, and Betty Gail.

#Gin alpha sigma tau update

The first grant to the National Organization was for $150 and was used to update the slideshow of Pine Mountain Settlement School, our national philanthropy at the time. The first grant awarded by the Foundation was the $250 Mary Alice Peterson American Indian Grant. The Foundation’s first scholarship was announced at the 1984 National Convention by the Houston Alumnae Chapter to honor noted alumna Lenore “Sybil” Seibel King. The Foundation would provide members and others the opportunity to make tax-deductible donations in support of the Sorority’s educational and programming initiatives including scholarships, program grants, national and regional educational leadership opportunities, and the purchase of an Alpha Sigma Tau National Headquarters office.

In March 1982, after nearly two years of planning and assessment, the Alpha Sigma Tau National Council established the Alpha Sigma Tau National Foundation as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit. VisionĪlpha Sigma Tau empowers women to excel in life. Invest in women by instilling the skills necessary to navigate life, and inspire members to enrich their own lives and the lives of others. The Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation proudly embraces the mission and vision of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority.

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