Origin Story
When and Where was Sigma Alpha Iota Founded
At the university School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903.
What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletter
Pan Pipes and Tempo!
Name five things you can find on the SAI website
SAI National Objectives, Report and award forms, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information, Contact information for POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB, Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM)
List five of the Privileges of Membership, as stated in the Manual for Members
To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members
To impact music around the world by 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 Iota’s philanthropic projects, and participate in the Fraternity’s scholarship and grant programs
To work with fraternity leaders to promote Sigma Alpha Iota’s Mission, and high standards of musicianship and scholarship
To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization
To attend Province Days, National Conventions, and other fraternity events to cultivate friendships with other Sigma Alpha Iota members who share our love for music
List three opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation and describe the SAI Alumnae Association
3 Opportunities
Join the SAI Alumnae Association
Affiliate with an Alumnae Chapter
Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position (Chapter Officer, Collegiate Chapter Advisor, Province or Regional Officer, National Committee Member, National Director, National Executive Board
Alumnae Association:All alumnae members of SAI in good standing are eligible to join upon payment of SAI Alumnae Association dues. Privileges include recieving PANPIPES and Tempo!; ability to apply for professional development grants; and eligibility to affiliate with a local alumnae chapter.
Between conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by the
National Executive Board (NEB)
Name the Province and the name of your future Province Officer
Kappa D
Alice Reyes
List three of the Responsibilities of Membership, as stated in the Manual for Members
To represent the fraternity positively at all times.
To cultivate broad friendships and be democratic in all campus contacts.
To be ethical at all times.
To respect the authority of chapter, province and national officers.
To refrain from the discussion 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 Three (3) scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI
Career Performance Grant, Conducting Scholarship for Graduate Students, Scholarship in Music Education for Graduate Students, Doctoral Grant, Summer Internship at Kennedy Center, Summer Music Scholarships, Musical Theater Scholarship, Music Therapy Scholarships, Visually Impaired Scholarships, Graduate Performance Awards, Undergraduate Performance Scholarships, Triennial Composition Competition
Name the seven founders
Mary Storrs Andersen, Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Nora Crane Hunt, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Georgina Potts, Minnie Davis Sherrill.
What is the total number of active Collegiate and Alumnae Chapters
Collegiate: 170
Alumnae: 115
Name the Region you are in and your future Regional Officer
Region 2
Amy Rosine
SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
To 1) promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship and 2) encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.
List and briefly describe four projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Composers Bureau, Inter-American Music Awards, Music Education Outreach Grants, MacDowell: Pan’s Cottage, Music Therapy, People-to-People, Musicians with Special Needs, Professional Development Grants
The governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota
National Convention
This is how much National Collegiate dues are
$50
The four categories of membership
Collegiate - a regularly matriculated woman student
Alumnae - women who were initiated at the collegiate level
Patroness - for women who support the arts in the community and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI
Distinguished - the four types are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts
List three awards that may be given to an individual member of SAI
List two awards that may be given to a chapter of SAI
Individual :Sword of Honor, Ruby Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor, Wreath of Achievement, Rose of Dedication, Rose of Constancy, Ring of Excellence, Scholastic Award, Collegiate Honor Award, Diamond Sword of Honor, National Treasurer Award, National Collegiate Leadership Award, National Alumnae Leadership Award, National Outstanding Advisor Award, Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award
Chapter Awards:
National Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Service Awards, Collegiate Service Awards, Music Education Award
Briefly describe SAI's Hazing policy
Hazing is defined as “any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or any action taken or situation created which produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule.”
Sigma Alpha Iota condemns the hazing of anyone including members and prospective initiates. We condemn the practice of using families, family trees, and like practices by Greek Organizations.
The voting delegates are
One delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.
Name the 9 National Executive Board roles and the current officer in each
National President - Jessica Chichester
NVP-Alumnae Chapters - Siteria Gregory
NVP-Collegiate Chapters - Jaielle Manning
NVP-Extension - Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP-Finance - Jacqui Ramirez
NVP-Fraternity Development - Michelle Werner
NVP-Ritual and Fraternity Education - Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. - Tracey Wygal Withrow
Executive Director - Christine Bruns (ex officio)
DEI Director - Keena Day (ex officio)
List the active collegiate chapters, including university, and alumnae chapters in your province
Collegiate:
Beta Pi. University of Houston
Beta Theta, Sam Houston State University
Lambda Zeta, Prairie View A&M University
Nu Gamma, Stephen F. Austin State University
Alumnae:
Houston Alumnae Chapter
The seven Purposes of SAI
1) TO FORM chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music.
2) TO UPHOLD the highest standards of music.
3) TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world.
4) TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members.
5) TO ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.
6) TO SUPPORT the ideals and goals of the member's Alma Mater.
7) TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life.
Sing the Chorale as a group
Daughters of a great and singing nation, Let your voices rise in dedication, Music tells unspoken noble creeds; Music beautifies the simplest deeds; Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota.
Sing the greatness of the soul and spirit, Sing the joy of peace and friendship's merit, Music is a kind and truthful speech;
In a language out of mere word's reach, Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota.