Week 1
When and where was SAI founded?
University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903
What are the national dues?
$50
Active collegiate chapters in our province:
Active alumnae chapters in our province:
Collegiate: UNC-Pembroke (Eta Beta)
UNC-Chapel Hill (Iota Tau)
ECU (Beta Psi)
Alumnae: Raleigh/Durham
What is the charitable arm of SAI?
Charitable Arm: SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Join the SAI Alumnae Association
Join an Alumnae Chapter
Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position
What is the governing body of SAI?
National Convention
What are the names of the fraternity journal and newsletter?
PANPIPES
Tempo!
Province:
Province Officer:
Region:
Regional Officer:
Province: Tau D
Province Officer: Gizelle Dangerfield
Region: 6
Regional Officer: Anna-Marie Wright
What is our hazing policy?
SAI does not condone behavior that makes anyone feel unsafe or uncomfortable........
List 3 scholarships that may be awarded to a member of SAI:
•Career Performance Grant
•Conducting Scholarship for Graduate Students
•Doctoral Grant
•International Study Grant for Graduate Students
•Music Business/Technology Scholarships
•Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students
•Music Therapy Scholarships
•Musicians with Special Needs Scholarship
•Summer Music Scholarship
•Undergraduate Scholarships
Between conventions, fraternity business is conducted by:
National Executive Board
Collegiate: 188
Alumnae: 114
Name the 4 categories of membership and briefly describe each
1. Collegiate: a *female student in college who has been enrolled in or has completed one or more music classes
2. Alumnae: women who were initiated at the collegiate level and have graduated
3. Patroness: for women who support the arts in the community, and have been invited by a collegiate/alumnae chapter to join SAI
4. Distinguished: Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, Friend of the Arts
*inclusive of cisgender and transgender women; and non-binary, gender nonconforming individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music
What is the purpose of SAI Philanthopies, Inc?
•Promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship
•Encourage service for and through music on campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world
List and briefly describe 4 projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.:
•Composers Bureau: resource of info about contemporary American composers including biographies, lists of works, photos, and contact info
•Inter-American Music Awards (IAMA): triennial composition competition open to composers residing in North, Central, and South America, with no age limit
•Music Therapy: help others in healing, rehabilitation, and enrichment through music
•People-to-People Project: provides material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations, and musicians in developing countries in many parts of the world
•Services for Musicians with Special Needs: serves visually impaired musicians within and outside of the fraternity by providing info about available resources for blind and low-vision musicians
•Bold Notes Project: creates large print music scores for those visually impaired
Who are the voting delegates?
one delegate from each chapter and all members of National Officers Conference in attendance
What is the national website?
Name 5 things you can find on the website
1. Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM)
2. SAI National Objectives
3. Report and award forms
4. SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship info
5. contact information for POs, ROs, directors, and NEB
What is the purpose of SAI?
(FUFGOSA)
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 3 awards that may be given to an individual member of SAI:
List 2 awards that may be given to a chapter of SAI:
Individual:
•Sword of Honor
•Ruby Sword of Honor
•Patroness Sword of Honor
•Diamond Sword of Honor
•Rose of Honor
•Wreath of Achievement
•Rose of Dedication
•Rose of Constancy
•Ring of Excellence
•National Advisor Award
•Collegiate Honor Award
•Collegiate Scholastic Award
Chapter:
•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 Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award
•Collegiate Chapter Service Project Award
•Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Chapter Service Project Award
1st stanza of the "SAI 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.
Name the 7 founders
Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts, Mary Storrs Andersen
Name the NEB members and positions
National President - Jessica Chichester
NVP Alumnae Chapters - Mary Frances Bushong
NVP Collegiate Chapters - Jaielle Manning
NVP Extension - Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP Finance - Keri Richburg
NVP Fraternity Development - Christine Hall
NVP Ritual and Fraternity Education - Rebecca Sepulveda
Charman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. - Tracey Wygal Withrow
Executive Director - Ruth Sieber Johnson
List 5 privileges and 3 responsibilities of membership
Privileges:
•Wear the badge as an introduction to all SAI collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members
•Impact music around the world utilizing SAI resources
•Seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the fraternity and its members
•Promote American music, contribute to SAI’s philanthropic projects, and participate in the fraternity’s scholarship and grant programs
•Work with fraternity leaders to promote SAI’s mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarship
•Benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization
•Attend Province Days, National Conventions, and other fraternity events to cultivate friendships with other SAI members who share our love of music
Responsibilities:
•Represent the fraternity positively at all times
•Cultivate broad friendships and be democratic in all campus contacts
•Be ethical at all times
•Respect the authority of chapter, province, and national officers
•Refrain from the discussion of internal fraternity affairs with non-members, unless they are chapter advisors
•Practice the high ideals of SAI at all times
What is 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.
2nd stanza of the "SAI Cholale"
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.