Week 1
Define Hazing and breifly describe our Hazing Policy
SAI condemns the Hazing of anyone including members and prospective initiates
Who is SAI governed by?
The National Convention (National Executive Board in between conventions)
How much is the MIT PLEDGING FEE and when is it due? How much is the National INITIATION fee and when is it due?
$50 due at pledging ceremony
$250 due at the time of the test
What are the 3 opportunities with SAI after graduation
Join an alumae Chapter ot international chapter
Join SAI Alumnae Association
Serve as an appointed leader or elected leadership positions
How many ACTIVE colligate chapters and how many Active alumnae chapters are there
216 colligate
113 alumnae
When and Where was Sigma Alpha Iota founded?
Sigma Alpha Iota was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor Michigan
Who makes up the National Convention?
One delegate from each colligate, alumae, and the members of the National Executive Board who are in attendance.
How much are National dues? How much are Local Dues?
National: $40
Local $35
Describe Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, name when it was founded and the purposes
SAI Philanthropies is a tax exempt, non profit organization created in 1974
The charitable arm of SAI
Promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship and encourage service for and through music on campus, in the community, nation, and throughout the world
List 3 SAI Scholarships and grants
Carrer perfoemance grant
Doctoral grant
Music Education Outreach Grant
Music Therapy Scholarship
Musicianship with special needs scholarship
Music Education scholarship for graduate students
What is our Province and Region are we in and Who are our Province and Regional Officers?
Province Tau D PO: Gizelle Harris
Region IV RO: Mary Thomas
List 3 responsibilities of membership
To represent the fraternity positivly at all times
To cultivate broad friendships and be democratic in all campus contacts
To be ethical at all times
To respect authority of the chapter, province, regional, and national officers
to refrain from the dicussion of internal fraternal affairs with nonmembers unless they are chapter advisors
to practice the high ideals of SAI at all times
What are the 3 types of badges avalible?
Vermil: Semi-Crown Gold, comes with initiation fee
10k gold: Full Crown Pearls, avalible for upgrade
Colligate member- A woman in an organized SAI Chapter
Alumnae member- A woman who initiated as a colligate member, who wishes to remain active in fraternity life
Patroness member- A woman who supports the arts in the community and has been invited to join SAI by a colligate or alumnae chapter
Distinguished member- An individual recognized for achievement or service; may be a member or nonmember of SAI
What are the governing documents of SAI
The Articles of Association
Name the ACTIVE and Alumnae chapthers in our province (OURS IS INCLUDED)
Iota Tau: UNC Chapel Hill
Eta Beta: UNC Pembroke
Beta Psi: ECU
Raliegh Durham Alumnae
List 5 Privledges of Membership
To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota colligate, alumnae, and distinguidhed members
to impact music around the world using SAI resources
to seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of its members
to promote american music, sontribute to SAIs philanthropic projects, and participate in the fraternities scholarship and grant programs
to work with fraternity leaders to promote SAIs mission amf high standards of musicianship and scholarship
to benefit from leadership oppertunities 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 3 Individual honors you can recieve
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
Member Lauriate- an INITIATED member of the fraternity who has achieved international distinction in the music profession
Honorary member- a NON-INITIATED member of the fraternity who has achieved international distinction in the music profession
National Arts Associate: A man or woman who is nationally recognized for distinguished contribution to the arts
Friend of the arts- A man or woman who is supportive of and activley involved in the arts at a local or regional level
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
List ALL 7 Founders
Mary Storrs Andersen
Elizabeth Cambell
Francis Caspari
Nora Crane Hunt
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Georgina Potts
Minnie Davis Sherril
Name ALL National Executive Board Officers and Positions
National President: Leslie Odom Miller
VP Alumnae: Mary Frances Bushong
VP Colligate: Jessica Chichester
VP Finance: Kerri Rechburg
VP Fraternity Development: Christine Hall
VP Extention: Jennifer Mistretta
VP Ritual and Fraternity Education: Tracy Wygal Withrow
Chairman, SAI Philanthropies: Heidi Frankson
Executive Director: Ruth Seiber Johnson
List 2 Chapter honors we may recieve
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 and Describe 4 types of SAI Philanthropic projects
Composers Bureau: Comprehensive online database of information about contemporary American composers
Inter-American Music Awards: triennial composition competition in support of music from the Americas
Music Education Outreach Grant: grants awarded to assist music programs in American public schools
Pans Cottage (MacDowell Colony): SAI sponsored housing at artists retreat in New Hampshire
Music Therapy: musical projects involving therapeutic service to veterans, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools
People to people: provide material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations, and musicians in developing countries and in many parts of the world
Musicians with Special Needs: this project serves visually impaired musicians within and outside of the fraternity by providing information about available resources for blind and low-vision musicians
Professional Development Grants: in amounts up to $500 to encourage music related continuing education and professional development among alumnae and affiliated patroness members of Sigma Alpha Iota
What are the words of the Chorale
Daughters of a great and singing nation; Let your voices rise in dedicaion, Music tells unspoken noble creeds, Music beautifies the simplist deeds; Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota
Sing the greatnedd of the soul and spirit; Sing the joy of peace and friendships merit; Music is a kind and truthful speech; In a language out of mere words reach; Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota