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Joyously Give 2021
Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation
Joyously Give 2021
Welcome to Joyously Give, the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation's annual day of giving.
Join sisters across the nation in celebrating 120 years of sisterhood with a gift to the Foundation on Founders' Day November 14-15, 2021. Together we will strengthen the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha and support our sisters.
The active chapter with the highest total unrestricted giving from alumnae, collegians, friends and family will qualify for a $500 one-time individual undergraduate scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year. The top chapter will be announced following Joyously Give and their collegiate members notified of this special scholarship opportunity.
Ambassadors- check back here to see our ambassador drawing winners throughout Joyously Give! Staff will contact you later this week to send you your prizes.
- 2pm Nov. 14 ambassador drawing winner: Carole Treich won an Alpha Sigma Alpha bag, sterling silver badge emblem ring and other goodies
- 7pm ambassador drawing winner: Suzanne Kilgannon won an Alpha Sigma Alpha necklace, bag and other goodies
- 10am Nov. 15 ambassador drawing winner: Jen Burkhardt won an Alpha Sigma Alpha charm, an Alpha Sigma Alpha collapsible car tote and other goodies
- 4pm Nov. 15 ambassador drawing winner: Maddy Field won an Alpha Sigma Alpha shawl/blanket, an engraved bar necklace and other goodies!
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$100,000 goal match
Once total giving reaches $60,000, a $20,000 dollar for dollar match will be available for all gifts. When we meet the match in full we will reach the $100,000 fundraising goal! This amazing match is made possible by the generosity of the late Kathie Oiler Swaim, Beta Upsilon, and her husband Mark.
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First Time Donor Challenge
Is this your first time giving to the Foundation? If so, you can make a big impact. When 120 new donors make a gift to the Foundation during Joyously Give a $1,120 gift will be unlocked from Andy and Amber Shaverdi Huston, Eta Eta.
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250 Gift Challenge
Every donation makes an impact when we give together. When 250 gifts of any size are made during Joyously Give a generous $500 bonus gift will be unlocked from Susanne Withsosky Alfonso, Nu Nu.
250 / 250 Gifts
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Sunday Funday Challenge
When 15 donors make a gift in the first two hours of Joyously Give, a bonus of $250 will be unlocked from Nikki Kawalec, Zeta Upsilon.
15 / 15 Donors
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Coffee Chat Challenge
Tune in at 10:30 am ET for a coffee chat about philanthropy. After the chat ends and you feel inspired to give back, make your gift between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ET to help unlock a $500 bonus from Sue Barone, Gamma Xi.
20 / 20 Donors
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50 Year+ Member Challenge
When five 50 or 50+ year members make a donation, unlock a generous bonus of $500 will be unlocked from Shirley Wikum Hildreth, Delta Zeta, in honor of her 50 years of Alpha Sigma Alpha membership.
5 / 5 Donors
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Red Sox vs. Yankees Challenge
Are you a Red Sox or Yankees fan? If so, this match is for you. Chayna Wilson, Epsilon Mu, and Janet Conroy, Beta Pi, will be making a $5 gift for each sister who shows her Red Sox or Yankees support on social media. Tag Alpha Sigma Alpha in your post and make your donation to see who has more fans. This friendly competition will end with the “losing” sponsor showing her support for the rival team, but we all win when we give to the Foundation.
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Region Facilitator Lightening Round Lunch
When any five current or past region facilitators donate to Joyously Give, it will unlock a generous $100 bonus from Mary Kate Metzger, Zeta Chi.
5 / 5 Donors
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1901 Society match
Collegiate members, this match is for you. Liz Benson Scheuble, Alpha Alpha, will match the first 26 collegians who make a gift through the 1901 Society for Joyously Give.
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Georgia Giving Match
Giving from all Georgie alumnae or collegiate chapters will be matched dollar for dollar up to a generous $500 total through the generosity of Kim Benson, Delta Nu-B.
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Chicago Area Alumnae Challenge
This challenge is for any Chicago Area Alumnae Chapter members! When 10 donors from Windy City, Chicago Metro, Chicago West or Chicago North Alumnae Chapters make a gift of at least $25, it will unlock a $250 generous gift from Silvana Filippello Richardson, Gamma Lambda!
10 / 10 Donors
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Kansas City Alumnae Challenge
When 15 Kansas City Alumnae Chapter members make a gift of any size during Joyously Give a $500 bonus gift will be unlocked from Pam Engelken, Epsilon Epsilon.
15 / 15 Donors
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Tampa Bay Alumnae Challenge
When 10 Tampa Bay Alumnae Chapter members make a gift of $25 or more a $250 bonus gift will be unlocked by the generosity of Barb Pennington Struble, Delta Nu-B.
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Alpha Alpha and Gamma Xi Match
In honor of her chapter, Alpha Alpha, and 25 years of advising Gamma Xi Chapter, Kathleen Boykin is sponsoring a generous match. All donations from Alpha Alpha and Gamma Xi Alumnae will be matched up to $2,000 total.
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Beta Epsilon Challenge
When 10 Beta Epsilon Chapter alumnae and collegians make a gift of $120 or more a $1,200 bonus will be unlocked from Donna Marshall, Beta Epsilon.
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Beta Sigma Giving Challenge
When 10 Beta Sigma Chapter alumnae and collegians make a gift through Joyously Give, a $250 bonus gift will be unlocked from Rosie Fellin, Beta Sigma.
10 / 10 Donors
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Gamma Mu Giving Challenge
When 10 Gamma Mu alumnae and collegians make a gift of any size during Joyously Give a $500 bonus gift will be unlocked from Jenn McNabb, Gamma Mu.
10 / 10 Donors
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Delta Sigma Scholarship Fund Match
All giving to the Delta Sigma Scholarship Fund will be generously matched up to $250 by Kathy Lopez, Delta Sigma.
$170 MATCHED
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Zeta Mu Match
Zeta Mu collegians and alumnae, this match is for you. Shelby Coxon, Zeta Mu, will generously match all giving up to $250.
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Theta Tau Collegiate Challenge
If all Theta Tau undergraduate members give a gift of ANY size it will unlock a $120 gift from Allison Kerman Miller, ΘΤ.
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Physical Aim Challenge
Join us by logging miles or minutes of physical activity and making a gift today. Whether it is a Peloton ride, yoga session, walking or however you like to meet our physical aim, share your miles and minutes on social media with #ASAPhysicalAim. Generous donors Kelly McGinnis Beck, Epsilon Kappa, Christine Strapac Thomas, Alpha Gamma, Susanne Withsosky Alfonso, Nu Nu, Julie Wiley Ramsey, Alpha, Rachael Candee Sample, Alpha Beta, and Nikkia Young, Theta Beta, will be matching one dollar per every mile logged up to $1,500!
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Young Alumnae Challenge
When 120 young alumnae (35 or younger) make a gift through Joyously Give, it will unlock a generous $1,500 gift from Jessica Bridwell Wright, Zeta Pi.
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500 Gift Challenge
Let’s mark 120 years of Alpha Sigma Alpha with 500 Joyously Give donations. When 500 gifts are made during Joyously Give a generous $4,000 bonus gift will be unlocked from Diane Yencic James, Eta Eta.
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First Day Frenzy
When 120 donors make a gift Nov. 14 a $500 bonus will be unlocked from Sheri Cesak, Delta Eta.
120 / 120 Donors
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Founders' Day Challenge
Let’s celebrate 120 years of Alpha Sigma Alpha sisterhood and friendship. When 120 donors make a gift on Nov. 15 a bonus gift of $500 will be unlocked from National President Kelly Beck.
120 / 120 Donors
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50 Year+ Member Match
Calling all 50 or more year members, your donations will be matched up to $600 by Cherie Fink Shallock, Delta Zeta, in honor of the six Delta Zeta Alumnae celebrating 50 years of membership: Mary Bedessem Mamath, Linda Bird Quandt
Shirley Wikum Hildreth, Marilyn Christensen Trimburger, Bonnie Steinhoff Schaefer and Cherie Fink Shallock
$600 MATCHED
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Foundation Board of Trustees Match
Calling all current and former Foundation trustees, there is a match available for you. Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation Chairman Tanya Brewer, Delta Upsilon, wants to double your giving up to $1,000 total.
$1,000 MATCHED
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National Headquarters Staff Challenge
When 100% of national headquarters staff make a gift of any size during Joyously Give, it will unlock a $200 bonus gift from Executive Director Krystal Slivinski, Gamma Rho.
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Region 9 Challenge
When 10 donors from Region 9 alumnae or collegiate chapters make a donation it will unlock a generous $250 gift from Region 9 Finance Leader Christine Torbert Ramey, Epsilon Tau.
Region 9 includes all chapters in Virginia and West Virginia.
10 / 10 Donors
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Virginia Giving Challenge
When 120 donors from Virginia alumnae or collegiate chapters make a gift of any size it will unlock a generous $500 bonus gift from Suzanne Kilgannon, Beta Iota.
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Indiana Giving Match
Are you a collegian or alumna living in Indiana? Linda Wyrick Lineback and Susie Smale, both of Chi Chi, are matching your gift of any size up to $1,000 total.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Susanne Alfonso Philly Metro Honor Match
Philly Metro alumnae know firsthand how generous Susanne Alfonso, Nu Nu, is in her support of sisters and the Foundation. All Philly Metro Alumnae giving will be matched up to $1,500 by Stefanie Hahn, Meredith Anderson Cheryba and Kathy Gallagher in honor of Susanne.
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Alpha Chapter Match
Calling all Alpha Chapter members, this match is for you. All donations from Alpha alumnae and collegians will be generously matched up to $200 total from Joanne Weber Catron and Lynne Rachal Chambers, both of Alpha Chapter.
$200 MATCHED
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Nu Nu Chapter and Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter Match
If you are a member of Nu Nu or a member of NoVA Alumnae Chapter, your giving will be matched up to $500 through a generous gift from Kathy Wilson Burke, Nu Nu.
$500 MATCHED
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Beta Kappa Giving Challenge
When 10 Beta Kappa members make a gift of any size during Joyously Give a $500 bonus gift will be unlocked from Jenn McNabb, Gamma Mu.
10 / 10 Donors
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Beta Upsilon Giving Match
Calling all Beta Upsilon members, we have a match for you. Nancy Reese, Beta Upsilon, will be matching $19.01 of the first five donations from Beta Upsilon alumnae and collegians who make a gift of at least $19.01.
5 / 5 Donors
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Delta Nu Collegiate Giving Match
All donations from Delta Nu-A or Delta Nu-B collegians during Joyously Give will be matched up to $300 by a generous gift from Anita Reichling, Delta Nu-B.
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Delta Sigma Scholarship Fund Match
All giving to the Delta Sigma Scholarship Fund will be generously matched up to $250 by Mac MacKenzie, Delta Sigma.
$170 MATCHED
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Zeta Tau Giving Match
Zeta Tau Alumnae and Collegians, this match is for you. All giving by Zeta Tau members will be generously matched up to $250 total by Nicole Millar Allbee, Zeta Tau.
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| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA | 73 |
| 2 | IN | 70 |
| 3 | VA | 55 |
