SAI Facts
Who is the National President?
Jessica Chichester
What is the National Website address? What is the Fraternity journal? What is the Fraternity newsletter?
www.sai-national.org, PANPIPES, Tempo!
What is the name of our Province? Who is our Province Officer?
(answers vary)
What are 3 individual awards?
Sword of Honor, Ruby Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor
Who is National Vice President of Collegiate Chapters? Who is the National Vice President of Alumnae Chapters
Jaielle Manning, Mary Frances Bushong
List 3 scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI.
Doctoral Grant, International Study Grant, Outreach Project Grant
What Region are we in? Who is our Region Officer?
Region 7, Jennie Ross
What are 2 chapter awards?
Collegiate Service Award, National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award
Who is the National Vice President of Extension? Who is the National Vice President of Finance?
Jennifer Z Mistretta, Keri Flowers Richburg
How many active collegiate chapters are there? Alumnae Chapters?
210-collegiate 113-alumnae
Name all the collegiate and alumnae chapters in our province?
(answers vary)
What is the purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota? (List all 7 points)
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.
Who is the National Vice President of Fraternity Development? Who is the National Vice President of Ritual and Fraternity Education
Christine Hall, Rebecca Sepulveda
What are the current national dues?
$40
Name the 4 categories of membership and briefly describe each.
1.) 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 2.) Alumnae-woman who were initiated at the collegiate level 3.) Patroness- for women who support the arts in the community, and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI 4.) Distinguished- the four types are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts
What are 3 opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation?
1.) Join the SAI Alumnae Association 2.) Join the Alumnae Chapter or the International Chapter 3.) Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position (Chapter Officer, Collegiate Chapter Advisor, PO, RO, National Committee Member, National Director, NEB)
Who is the Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.? Who is the Executive Director?
Tracey Wygal Withrow, Ruth Sieber Johnson
What are 5 things you can find on the website?
CPM, National Objectives, Report and Award Forms, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information, Contact information for POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB
What are 5 privileges of Membership? What are 3 of the responsibilities of Membership (paraphrase)
Privileges: 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 or personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the Fraternity and its members. 4.)To work with fraternity leaders to promote Sigma Alpha Iota's Mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarship. 5.) To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization. Responsibilities: 1.) To represent the fraternity positively at all times 2.) To be ethical at all times. 3.) To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times.
What is the charitable arm of SAI? What is its purpose?
SAI Philanthropies, Inc. PURPOSE: 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.