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The governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota is the:
National Convention
What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletter?
PANPIPES and Tempo!
The name of your Province Officer is:
Jennifer Bailey
The name of your Regional Officer is:
Jan Tietsort
Between Conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by the:
National Executive Board (NEB)
List three (3) awards that may be given to an individual member of SAI:
List three (3) scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI:
List the active Collegiate Chapters in your Province. Include the Greek name of each chapter and the name of its school.
Beta Eta - Western Michigan University
List the active Alumnae Chapters in your Province
Kalamazoo Alumnae
Grand Rapids Alumnae
When and where was Sigma Alpha Iota founded?
At the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903
List two (2) awards that may be given to a chapter of SAI:
What is the Sigma Alpha Iota 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.
List three (3) of the Responsibilities of Membership, as stated in the Manual for Members. You may paraphrase each point.
List three (3) opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation:
The voting delegates are:
One delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.
What is the purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.?
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.
Name five (5) items you can find on the National Website:
List five (5) of the Privileges of Membership, as stated in the Manual for Members. You may paraphrase each point.
Briefly describe the Fraternity’s risk management policy and your understanding of the Fraternity’s expectation of your personal integrity.
Hazing is defined as “any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or any action taken or situation created which produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.”
The National Executive Board consists of what ten (10) offices? Name the current officer in each office:
The seven founders were:
Name the four (4) categories of membership and briefly describe each
Collegiate - a regularly matriculated woman* student at an institution where a chapter of this Fraternity is chartered, who is currently enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music
b) Alumnae - persons who were initiated at the collegiate level who are no longer in school
c) Patroness - for women* who support the arts in the community, and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI
Distinguished - the four types are: Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts.
* This is inclusive of initiated cisgender women and transgender women, non- binary, and gender nonconforming individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music.
What is the Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota, as stated in the Manual for Members? List all seven (7) points. You may paraphrase each point
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.
List and briefly describe four (4) projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.: