Founding of SAI
Awards/
Philanthropy
National Executive Board
Province
National
100

How many founding members were there?

7

100

What is the SAI Philanthropies Inc. Outreach Project that creates large print music scores for those visually impaired?

Bold Notes Project

100

Name the National President

Leslie Odom Miller

100

What is our Province?

Omega A

100

What is the amount of annual national dues for collegiate chapters?

$40

200

Where was SAI founded? (school and city)

University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Michigan

200

What is the SAI Philanthropies Inc. Outreach Project that provides material assistance to schools, music organizations, and musicians in developing countries?

People-to-People Project

200

Name the National Vice President of Collegiate Chapters.

Jessica Chichester

200

Name our Province Officer.

Shana Sampia

200

What is the fraternity journal that is published four times a year?

PAN PIPES

300

Name the full date SAI was founded.

June 12, 1903

300

List 4 out of the 7 outreach projects of SAI Philanthropies Inc.

Composers Bureau, Inter-American Music Awards (IAMA), The MacDowell Colony - Pan’s Cottage, Music Therapy, People-to-People Project, Services for Musicians with Special Needs, Bold Notes Project

300

Name the National Vice President of Finance.

Keri Flowers Richburg

300

List the four types of membership.

Collegiate, Alumnae, Patroness, Distinguished member

300

What is the governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota?

National Convention

400

What is the SAI Mission Statement?

The Mission of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity is to encourage, nurture and support the art of music.

400

List 3 individual member awards.

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

400

Name the National Vice President of Alumnae Chapters.

Susan Bermann

400

List the five chapters in our province.

Lafayette Almunae, Beta Chi, Iota Omnicron, Sigma Phi, Kappa Kappa

400

List 3 out of the 7 National Objectives (2018-2022).

Foster a lifetime commitment to Sigma Alpha Iota.

Prioritize music in all aspects of chapter programming.

Honor the founders through respect for our ritual.

Nurture sisterhood.

Develop strong women leaders.

Promote women in music.

Increase knowledge and support of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

500

Name the 7 Founders.

Elizabeth Campbell, Georgina Potts, Frances Caspari, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila H. Farlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Mary Storrs Anderson

500

List two chapter awards.

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

500

List the nine offices of the National Executive Board.

National President, NVP Alumnae Chapters, NVP Collegiate Chapters, NVP Extension, NVP Finance, NVP Fraternity Development, NVP Ritual and Fraternity Education, Board of Directors Chairmen of SAI Philanthropies Inc., Executive Director

500

Name the 5 presidents of the chapters in our province. (first names is ok)

Lafayette Alumnae- Emilie Blakewood; Sigma Phi- Cara Ramos; Beta Chi- Isabella Rodriguez; Iota Omnicron- Hayley Menge; Kappa Kappa- Janaba Saaka

500

List 3 out of 7 Purposes of SAI.

  • 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.
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