Facts
Resources
Membership
Membership Part 2
National Executive Board
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SAI founding date and place

June 12, 1903

University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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National Website Address

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3 individual membership awards

Sword of Honor, Ruby Sword of Honor, Province Collegiate Leadership Award, Patroness Sword of Honor, Diamond Sword of Honor, Regional Alumnae Leadership Award, Rose of Honor, Rose of Dedication, Rose of Constancy, Wreath of Achievement, Ring of Excellence, National Advisor Award, Collegiate Honor Award, Collegiate Scholastic Award, Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award

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Individual Membership Awards

Rose of Honor, Rose of Dedication, Rose of Constancy

Sword of Honor, Ruby Sword of Honor, Province Collegiate Leadership Award, Patroness Sword of Honor, Diamond Sword of Honor, Regional Alumnae Leadership Award

Wreath of Achievement, Ring of Excellence, National Advisor Award, Collegiate Honor Award, Collegiate Scholastic Award, Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award

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National President

Jessica Chichester

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Conducts Fraternity Business between conventions

National Executive Board
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Number of active collegiate chapters

178

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Name of our Province

Phi B

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Chapter Awards

Collegiate- Province Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, Regional Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, Katherine Becker Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, Collegiate Chapter Service Project Award

Alumnae- Regional Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Province Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Helen May National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumni Chapter Service Project Award

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National VP Alumnae Chapters

Mary Frances Bushing

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Governing Body of SAI 

National Convention

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Number of active alumnae chapters

115

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Name of our Region

8

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Purposes of SAI

  • To FORM chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music.
  • To UPHOLD the highest standards of music.
  • The FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world.
  • To GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members.
  • To ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.
  • To SUPPORT the ideals and goals of member’s Alma Mater.
  • To ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life.
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National VP Collegiate Chapters

Jaeille Manning

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Voting Delegates

One delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.

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National Dues collected annually 

$50

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Name of our Province Officer

Michelle Werner

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Types of membership 

1. Alumnae- Women who were initiated at the collegiate level who are no longer in school.

2. Collegiate- A regularly matriculated woman student at an institution where a chapter of this Fraternity is chartered, who is currently enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music.

3. Distinguished- 

  • Member Laureate
  • Honorary Member
  • National Arts Associate
  • Friend of the Arts

4. Patroness- For women who support the arts in the community and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI.

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National VP Extension 

Jennifer Z. Mistretta

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Number of SAI founders

7

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Things you can find on the national website

CPM, National Objectives, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information, Contact information for POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB

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Name of our Regional Officer

Mary Jennings

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Name of collegiate and alumnae chapters in our province

Collegiate: Lambda Phi (UMass Amherst), Theta Kappa (William Patterson)

Alumnae: Boston, New York, Nothern New Jersey


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National VP Finance

Kerri Flowers Richburg

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