Privileges, Purposes and Responsibilities
Name 1 of the Privileges of Sigma Alpha Iota
1. To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members.
2. To impact music around the world utilizing Sigma Alpha Iota resources.
3.To seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the Fraternity and its members.
4. To promote American music, contribute to Sigma Alpha Iota’s philanthropic projects, and participate in the Fraternity’s scholarship and grant programs.
5. To work with fraternity leaders to promote Sigma Alpha Iota’s mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarship.
6. To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization.
7.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.
Name our Province and Region
Province: Xi B, Region: III
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?
$50
List the active collegiate and alumnae chapters in your province and their greek names
Sigma Lambda - ISU
Zeta Epsilon - University of Iowa
Alpha Upsilon - UNI
Pi - Drake
Des Moines Alumnae
Iowa City Alumnae
Who are our province officer and regional officer?
Amy Saylor and Amber Wingler
Bonus Question! What instrument does Katie play?
Cello
What is the total number of active alumnae chapters, including the international chapter? What is the total number of active collegiate chapters?
Part 1: 115 Alumnae, 178 Collegiate
What is the charitable arms of SAI and what is it's purpose?
1) SAI Philanthropies 2)•"To promote all aspects of music create, performance and scholarship and encourage serve for and through music on the campus, community, in the nation and throughout the world"
Name the National Exec board
-National President: Jessica Chichester
-NVP Alumnae Chapters: Mary Frances Bushong
-NVP Collegiate Chapters: Jaielle Manning
-NVP Extension: Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta
-NVP Finance: Keri Flowers
-NVP Fraternity Development: Christine Hall
-NVP Ritual and Fraternity Ed: Rebecca Sepulveda
-Chairman, Board of Directors SAI Philanthropies: Tracey Wygal Withrow
-Executive Director: Ruth Sieber Johnson
List and briefly describe four (4) projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc
- 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
Name the four (4) categories of membership and briefly describe each
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