Love and Roses
When and Where was Sigma Alpha Iota Founded
At the university School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903.
Name our Seven Founders
Mary Storrs Andersen, Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Nora Crane Hunt, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Georgina Potts, Minnie Davis Sherrill.
What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletter?
PANPIPES and Tempo!
The Governing body of sigma alpha iota is the?
National Convention
The voting delegates are?
One delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.
Between conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by the
National Executive Board (NEB)
How much are National Dues for Collegiate members
$50
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
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 five (5) items you can find on the National Website
Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM)
SAI National Objectives
Report and award forms
SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship info
Contact information for PO’s, RO’s, Directors, and NEB
What is the total number of active Collegiate and Alumnae Chapters
Collegiate: 178
Alumnae: 115
Please name :
Province
Province Officer
Name of our Region
Regional Officer
Province: Chi A
Province Officer: Kristi Pizzini
Region: Region 8
Regional Officer: Mary Jennings
Name the four (4) categories of membership and briefly describe each
Collegiate - a regularly matriculated woman student at an institution where a chapter of this Fraternity is chartered, who has been enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music.
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 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
Briefly describe the Fraternity’s risk management policy and your understanding of the Fraternity’s expectation of your personal integrity
Sigma Alpha Iota, with the members of the Professional Fraternity Association, condemns the hazing of prospective initiates.HAZING - 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. Such activities and situations include road trips, scavenger hunts, sleep-overs, required wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts, late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities, and many other inappropriate activities.
Sigma Alpha Iota, with all members of the Professional Fraternity Association, condemns the hazing of anyone including members and prospective initiates. We condemn the practice of using line names, line numbers, families, family trees, and like practices by Greek Organizations. Sigma Alpha Iota recognizes and affirms that the pre-initiation period is a time for education for the candidate, and a time for the promotion of professionalism, ethics, and dignity through exposure to the privileges and responsibilities of membership as exhibited by our college and alumnae chapters. Each member or MIT will abide by and honor the policies of Sigma Alpha Iota.
List the active collegiate and alumnae chapters in your province. Include the Greek name of each chapter and the name of its school
Delta Mu: Temple University
Epsilon Epsilon: West Chester University
Eta Rho: University of Delaware
Mu Sigma: Lincoln University
Philadelphia Alumnae
Northern Delaware Alumnae
What is the Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota, as stated in the Manual for Members? List all seven 7 points.
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 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 member’s Alma Mater.
TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life.
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.
The National Executive Board consists of what nine (9) offices? Name the current officer in each office
National President - Jessica Chichester
NVP-Alumnae Chapters - Mary Frances Bushong
NVP-Collegiate Chapters - Jaielle Manning
NVP-Extension - Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP-Finance - Keri Flowers Richburg
NVP-Fraternity Development - Christine Hall
NVP-Ritual and Fraternity Education - Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. - Tracey Wygal Withrow
Executive Director - Ruth Sieber Johnson
What is the Charitable Arm of Sigma Alpha Iota called and what is its purpose
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 (4) projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Composer’s Bureau- comprehensive on-line database of information about contemporary American Composers
Inter-American Music Awards-triennial composition competition in support of contemporary music from the Americas
Music Education Outreach Grants- grants awarded to assist music programs in American public schools
The MacDowell Colony- Pan’s Cottage SAI sponsored housing at artist’s retreat in New Hampshire
Music Therapy- musical projects involving therapeutic service to veterans, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc.
People-to-People- provide material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations and musicians in developing countries 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; Bold Notes
Professional Development Grants- 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.
Please write down or sing the lyrics of the chorale
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
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 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 member’s Alma Mater.
TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life.