Sigma Alpha Iota

saI-natIOnal.ORg sPRIng 2014 PAN PIPES 15 Marilyn L. Allen Emily D. Andonian Emily Stevens Baumann Alice F. Berman Christine D. Bruns Mary Alice C. Clark Fran Cartier Creasy Marilyn P. Daggett Margaret May Damen Marie E. English Elizabeth D. Franklin Daryle J. Gardner-Bonneau, Ph.D. Tracy Reinhardt Goss Rev. Mae Goulet Griffin Peggy L. Hall Marian Henry Mary DeLoache Jennings Virginia A. and Bill Johnson Ruth Sieber Johnson Janet Jones Karen S. Kimball E. Melba Kirkpatrick Kate Slaboch Kirkpatrick Anne L. Kleve Dr. Mildred Koger Kees Kooper and Mary Louise Boehm Dr Jocelyn E. Mackey Donna Malyszko Lisa A. Marchal Meliné A. Markarian Helen Byrn May Lorna J. McCormick Patricia S. Miller Mary J. O'Toole Melanie Margaret Passler Dianne Pope Lela Putney E Jane Ruby Amy H. Saylor Loryce A. Sivertson Beth E. Stanberry Barbara Staton Elsie W. Sterrenberg Viola M. Stoskopf Eleanor Tapscott Aileen Todd Betty J. Vlasnik Dr. Deborah R. Volker Margaret Wheeler Joan S. Willis t he Board of Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. is pleased to to acknowledge the names of the members who have included SAI Philanthropies in their estate plans, becoming part of PAN'S LEGACY. By making a gi to SAI Philanthropies through your estate, you can provide perpetual support for future projects designed to carry out the ideals of SAI. e scholarships and grants that are awarded to individuals and music institutions create ongoing inspiration for the next generation of musicians and teachers, and your gi will make that possible. All donors making a documented commitment in their estates are entitled to be listed as PAN'S LEGACY. National Headquarters features a mural with brass plaques bearing the names of those who are a part of PAN'S LEGACY. A Statement of Intent may be downloaded from the SAI website, sai-national.org. P A N ' S L E G A C Y The Pan's Legacy mural and roster of donors at National Headquarters. saI phIlanthropIes, Inc. level she directed the Graduate Performance Awards Competitions for more than 20 years. Here are a few of her thoughts, shared at the 100 th anniversary SAI Convention in 2003: "Music has always been a most important part of my life. Perhaps that is why I like the words of the Sigma Alpha Iota Symphony so much — music DOES put my world in touch with the 'harmony from within'….Over the years, friendships have kept me involved in many wonderful activities through my alumnae chapter and the National Fraternity. I have also had the privilege of supporting music programs and talented young musicians. What a joy to see so many — like my dear friends, Jessye Norman and Carlos Rodriguez — achieve success. rough music and Sigma Alpha Iota, my life has been filled with hope and warmth and beauty." As a result of her continued and exceptional service to SAI throughout her lifetime, Helen was a recipient of many Sigma Alpha Iota honors. She received the Sword of Honor, the Rose of Honor, the National Alumnae Leadership Diamond Sword of Honor, and the Ring of Excellence. en, at the 2000 National Convention, she was awarded the Fraternity's very highest honor, the Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award. e standing ovation at that Dinner of Honors spoke volumes about the love and deep respect that all SAI members had for Helen May. Helen always had a radiant smile on her face. She was a woman who knew how to set her mind to something and then make it happen, and her pure heart is a shining example for all of us. Knowing that Helen believed in supporting the eternal power of music, I close with the SAI open motto: "Vita brevis, ars longa. Life is short, but art is Long." (Hippocrates, Greek philosopher) May the beauty of the spirit of music keep the memory of Helen ever alive in our hearts. Following these remarks, SAI Executive Director Ruth Sieber Johnson placed a white rose onstage in Helen's memory. Student members of the SAI collegiate chapters in the Greater D.C. area presented red roses to the performers, continuing the long-standing tradition that Helen would have known so well. e music will live on through Helen's generosity to SAI Philanthropies as a part of PAN'S LEGACY. All SAIs owe a debt of gratitude to this inspirational woman. As sung by Jessye Norman at the close of the celebration, "Amazing Grace"!

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