Privileges, Purposes and Responsibilities
Name 1 of the Privileges of Sigma Alpha Iota - you may use your teammates, no review sheet
To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate, 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 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 of music.
Part 1: Name our Province and Region Part 2: Name our Province and Regional Officer
Province: Lambda D, Kathryn Jurado Region: 6, Anna-Marie Wright
List 3 Awards that can be given to an individual member of SAI
•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, Rose of Honor, Wreath of Achievement, Rose of Dedication, Rose of Constancy, Ring of Excellence, National Advisor Award, Collegiate Honor Award, Collegiate Scholastic Award, Dorthy Whinery Special Leadership Award
What are the names of our newsletter and Fraternity Journal?
Newsletter - Tempo! Fraternity Journal - PAN PIPES
List 3 Responsibilities of Sigma Alpha Iota
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.
What are the national dues collected annually for collegiate members?
$50
List 2 Awards that can be given to a Chapter of SAI
•National Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award •National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award
Province Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, Regional Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, Katherine Becker Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, Province Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Regional Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Helen May National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Collegiate Chapter Service Project Award, Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Chapter Service Project Award
What is the SAI Website and list (5) things you can find on it you may use help of your teammates
www.SAI-national.org •Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM) •SAI National Objectives •Report and award forms •SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information •Contact information for POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB •Shop SAI •PANPIPES •Tempo!
Part 1: What is the total number of active alumnae chapters? Part 2: What is the total number of active collegiate chapters?
Part 1: 188
Part 2: 114
List three (3) opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation:
-Join the SAI Alumnae Association -Join an Alumnae Chapter or the International 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)
Name the four (4) categories of membership and briefly describe each. You may use help of your team
a) Collegiate member: woman college student who has taken at least one credit music b) Alumnae member: a member in college and join alumnae chapter after college c) Patroness member: active in community music → were never affiliated in college d) Distinguished member: 4 types- Member Laureate, Honorary, National Arts Associate, Friend of the Arts
Name 5 Privileges of Sigma Alpha Iota
To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate, 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 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 of music.
Part 1:List the active collegiate chapters in your province and their greek names Part 2: List our alumnae chapters
Part 1: Delta Chi- University of South Florida, Beta Sigma- University of Tampa, Delta Gamma- University of Florida
Part 2: Gainesville, Sarasota-Manatee, Tampa
List three (3) scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI:
•Jazz Studies Scholarship •Undergraduate Scholarship •Musical Theatre Scholarship
Career Performance Grant (in memory of Verna Ross Orndorff ) - Conducting Scholarship for Graduate Students - Doctoral Grant - International Study Grant for Graduate Students - Kennedy Center Internship in Washington D.C. - Music Business/Technology Scholar ships - Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students - Music Therapy Scholarships - Musicians with Special Needs Scholarship - Professional Development/Education Grants - Summer Music Scholar ships - Undergraduate Scholarships
Graduate Performance Awards - Jazz Performance Scholarships - Undergraduate Performance Awards
What is the charitable arms of SAI and what is it's purpose (word for word)? You may use help of your team
SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
1. Promote all aspects of music create, performance and scholarship
2. Encourage serve for and through music on the campus, community, in the nation and throughout the world
Name all 7 Purposes of Sigma Alpha Iota - No Help from your review sheet, you may use your teammates :)
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.
Name the National Eboard - you may use the help of your team
-National President: Jessica Chichester, -National Vice President, Extension: Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta, -National Vice President, Collegiate Chapters: Jaielle Manning -National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters: Mary Frances Bushong -National Vice President, Ritual and Fraternity Education: Rebecca Sepulveda, -National Vice President, Finance: Keri Flowers Richburg - Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.: Tracey Wygal Withrow, -Executive Director: Ruth Sieber Johnson -National Vice President, Fraternity Development: Christine Hall
List and briefly describe four (4) projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc: You may use help of your team
- Bold Notes: oWith the Library of Congress, SAI produces large print music to create easier access to hand-produced scores
- The MacDowell Colony: Pan’s Cottage: oA retreat built for composers, writers and other artists so that they can have that alone time to be creative
- Music Therapy: oWork done with veterans to help with the healing process through music
- People-to-People oProvides musical materials to schools and communities in developing countries
- Composers Bureau: resource of information about contemporary American Composers including biographies, lists of works, photographs, and contact information.
- Inter-American Music Awards (IAMA): triennial composition competition established in 1948, the Inter-American Music Awards are open to composers residing in North, Central and South America, with no age limit.
- Services for Musicians with Special Needs: the project serves visually impaired musicians within and outside of the fraternity by providing information about available resources for blind and low-vision musicians.
Describe the SAI Alumnae Association
All alumnae members of SAI in good standing are eligible to join upon payment of SAI Alumnae Association dues. Privileges include receiving PAN PIPES and Tempo!; ability to apply for professional development grants; and eligibility to affiliate with a local alumnae chapter.