What is the name of our Province? Who is our Province Officer?
Psi C, Elizabeth Bradshaw Gaskill
100
What is the International Chapter and who may affliate with it?
The International Chapter is for Fraternity members who wish to keep in close touch with the Fraternity, but who reside 50 miles or more from an active chartered chapter
200
Who conducts Fraternity business between conventions?
The National Executive Board
200
Who is the National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters? Executive Director?
Sue Bermann, Ruth Sieber Johnson
200
List 3 scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI.
Doctoral Grant, International Study Grant, Outreach Project Grant
200
What Region are we in? Who is our Region Officer?
IV, Sally McEllroy
200
What are 3 individual awards? What are 2 chapter awards?
Individual: Sword of Honor, Ruby Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor Chapter: Collegiate Service Award, National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award
300
What is the governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota?
National Convention
300
Who is the National Vice President, Collegiate Chapters? Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.?
Jessica Chichester, Heidi Frankson
300
How many active collegiate chapters are there? Alumnae Chapter?
226, 113
300
Name all the collegiate and alumnae chapters in our province.
Epsilon Iota- University of TN at Martin
Iota Beta- Murray State University
Delta Pi- Austin Peay State University
Mu Omicron- Bethel University
Clarksville Alumnae Chapter- Clarksville, TN
300
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.
400
Who are the voting delegates?
One delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.
400
Who is the National Vice President, Extension? National Vice President, Finance?
Beth Lopez, Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta
400
What are full year National Dues for collegiate members?
$40
400
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
400
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)
500
Name the seven founders.
Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts, and Mary Storrs Andersen
500
Who is the National Vice President, Fraternity Development? National Vice President, Ritual and Fraternity Education?
Christine Hall, Tracey Wygal Withrow
500
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
500
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.
500
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.