Week 1
When and Where was SAI Founded
June 12, 1903 at University School of Music in Ann Arbor Michigan
What is SAI Governed by?
The National Convention
How much are National dues
$40
What are the 3 opportunities after graduation
Join the Alumnae Association
Join an Alumnae Chapter
Serve as an appointed or elected leadership position
What is the name of the fraternity JOURNAL and NEWSLETTER
Journal- Pan Pipes
News Letter- Tempo!
Name the colligate and alumnae chapters in our province
ECU- Beta Psi
UNC Pembroke- Eta Beta
UNC Chapel Hill- Iota Tau
Raleigh Durham Alumnae
Between National Conventions, who conducts fraternity business
the National Executive Board
How much is the Pledging fee and Initiation fee
Pledging- $50
Initiation- $100
What is the charitable arm of SAI
SAI Philanthropies
What are the Governing Documents of SAI
Articles of Association
Name our province and province officer AND our region and regional officer
Tau D- Gizelle Dangerfield
Region VI- Anna-Marie Wright
List 3 Responsibilities of membership
REPRESENT THE FRATERNITY POSITIVLY AT ALL TIMES
TO CULTIVATE BROAD FRIENDSHIPS AND BE DEMOCRATIC IN ALL CAMPUS CONTACT
TO BE ETHICAL AT ALL TIMES
TO RESPECT THE ATHORITY OF CHAPTER, PROVIENCE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL OFFICERS
TO REFRAIN FROM THE DICUSSION OF INTERNAL FRATERNITY AFFAIRS WITH NON-MEMBERS, UNLESS THEY ARE CHAPTER ADVISORS
TO PRACTICE THE HIGH IDEALS OF SIGMA ALPHA IOTA AT ALL TIMES
List and describe the 2 types of badges
Vermil- semi crown pearls, included with initiation fee
10k gold- full crown pearls, $80 upcharge
What are the purposes of SAI Philanthropies
Promote all aspects of music creation, performance and scholarship
Encourage service through and for music on campus, in the community, nation, and throughout the world
List 5 things you can find on the National Website
Chapter Procedures Manuel (CPM)
SAI National Objectives
SAI Philanthropies Inc.
Report and Award forms
Contact info for POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB members
Name all 7 founders
Minnie Davis Sherril
Georgina Potts
Mary Storrs Andersen
Georgina Potts
Francis Caspari
Nora Crane Hunt
Leila Farlin Laughlin
List 5 Privledges of Membership
TO WEAR THE BADGE AS AN INTRODUCTION TO ALL SIGMA ALPHA IOTA COLLIGATE, ALUMNAE, AND DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS
TO IMPACT MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD UTILIZING SIGMA ALPHA IOTA RESOURCES
TO SEEK THE HIGHEST GOALS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT WITH THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE FRATERNITY AND ITS MEMBERS
TO PROMOTE AMERICAN MUSIC, CONTRIBUTE TO SIGMA ALPHA IOTAS PHILANTHROPIC PROJECTS, AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FRATERNITYS SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMS
TO WORK WITH FRATERNITY LEADERS TO PROMOTE SIGMA ALPHA IOTAS MISSION AND HIGH STANDARDS OF MUSICIANSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP
TO BENEFIT FROM LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
TO ATTEND PROVINCE DAYS, NATIONAL CONVENTION, AND OTHER FRATERNITY EVENTS TO CULTIVATE FRIENDSHIPS WITH OTHER SIGMA ALPHA IOTA MEMBERS WHO SHARE A LOVE FOR MUSIC
List 2 CHAPTER honors
Katherine Becker National Colligate Chapter Achievement Awards: Presented annually from nominations submitted by province officers that have fulfilled the national objectives and completed all obligations
National Alumnae Achievement Awards: Presented annually from nominations submitted by province officers that have fulfilled the national objectives and completed all obligations
Anelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Service Awards: Monetary award given to recognize outstanding community service projects
Colligate Service Awards: Monetary award given to recognize outstanding community service projects
List 3 Scholarships and Grants you can receive through SAI
Doctoral Grant
Career Performance Grant
Music Therapy Outreach Grants
Music Therapy Grants
Musicians with Special Needs Grants
Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students
How many Active Colligate and Alumnae Chapters are there
196 Colligate and 115 Alumnae
What are the 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
TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world
TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to its 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 the members Alma Mater
TO ADHERE to the highest standard of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life
Name all offices in the National Executive Board and who holds the position
NATIONAL PRESIDENT: JESSICA CHICHESTER
VICE PRESIDENT, ALUMNAE: MARY FRANCES BUSHONG
VICE PRESIDENT, COLLIGATE CHAPTERS: JAIELLE MANNING
VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE: KERI RICHBURG
VICE PRESIDENT, FRATERNITY DEVELOPMENT: CHRISTINE HALL
VICE PRESIDENT, RITUAL AND FRATERNITY EDUCATION: REBECCA SEPULVEDA
VP, EXTENTION: JENNIFER MISTRETTA
CHAIRMAN, SAI PHILANTHROPIES: TRACY WYGAL WITHROW
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: RUTH SEIBER JOHNSON
List 3 INDIVIDUAL honors
Sword of Honor: A gold sword given for outstanding fraternity service, or for exceptional campus or community leadership
Patroness Sword of Honor: Same as sword of honor, but has a sapphire insert, and given to a patroness member
Ruby Sword of Honor: Same as sword of honor, but with a ruby center and given to the candidate chosen for province leadership award
Rose of Honor: A gold rose with a ruby center given to alumnae or patroness who have given outstanding service to community, fraternity, or local chapter
Wreath of Achievement: A Gold Circle of Laurel leaves with the crest, awarded for continued outstanding and faithful service to the local chapter, the community, the fraternity (beyond local level) and music
Rose of Dedication: A gold rose with a pearl center surrounded by laurel leaves given for 25 years or more of outstanding continued service to the fraternity, to the community, and the local chapter
Rose of Constancy: A gold rose with a pearl center, given for 35 years of outstanding and continuing service to the chapter, community, the fraternity (beyond local level) and music
Ring of Excellence: the fraternity's highest award is a ring in the shape of a fraternity badge with two engraved roses on the shaft. It may be given for outstanding service to the national organization, or given to an internationally renowned artist, scholar, or teacher who was initiated as a colligate or non-student member
Scholastic Award: Awarded annually to the graduating senior who has attained the highest scholastic average (gpa) during her college years and whom the head of the music department recommends
Colligate Honor Award: Awarded annually to a colligate member recognized for outstanding musicianship, scholarship, and fraternity service whom the head of the music department recommends
Diamond Sword of Honor: A diamond sword awarded annually for outstanding service to the fraternity, the local chapter, and the community
National Colligate Leadership Award: Awarded annually and selected from the Provience Leadership Award winners (Ruby Sword of Honor)
National Alumnae Leadership Award: Awarded annually and selected from the Regional Alumnae Leadership Award
National Outstanding Advisor Award: Presented annually from nominations submitted by colligate chapters
Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award: Presented only on very special occasions to an outstanding SAI
Brefiely describe 4 Projects and grants by SAI philanthropies
People to People: provide material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations and musicians in many parts of the world where small things can make a big difference.
Composers Bureau: Comprehensive online database with information about contemporary composers
Inter-American Music Awards: Triennial composition competition supporting American music
Music Education Outreach Grant: Grants awarded to assist music programs in american public schools
Pans Cottage: SAI sponsored housing at an artists retreat in New Hampshire
Music Therapy: Music projects involving therapeutic services to veterans, hospitals, and nursing homes, and schools
Musicians with Special Needs: providing services to musicians with visual impairments
Professional development grant: grants amounting up to $500 to encourage educational growth of SAI membership
SAY the words to the Chorale
Daughters of a great and singing nation
Let your voices rise in dedication
Music tells unspoken noble creeds
In a language out of mere words reach
Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota
Sing the greatness of the soul and spirit
Sing the joy and peace of friendships merit
Music is a kind and truthful speech
In a language out of mere words reach
Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota