SAI by the numbers
The date and place that SAI was founded
June 12th, 1903, at The University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan
The name of our Province and Region
Province: Iota C
Region: VIII (8)
The charitable arm of SAI is called
SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
The name of our Fraternity journal and Newsletter
PAN PIPES and Tempo!
Our province officer is
Courtney McCartney
National dues for collegiate members
$50
The governing body of SAI
National Convention
What the Sigma Alpha Iota alumnae association is
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
Between conventions, fraternity business is conducted by:
National Executive Board
The voting delegates are
One delegate from each chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance.
The number of collegiate chapters at the beginning of the school year
170
The SAI national website address and 5 items you can find on the website
a) Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM)
b) SAI National Objectives
c) Report and award forms
d) SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information
e) Contact information for POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB
And more!
The two purposes of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
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.
The seven founders of SAI
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Nora Crane Hunt
Georgina Potts
Mary Storrs Andersen
Our Region Officer is
Rebecca Karos
The number of active alumnae chapters at the beginning of the school year
115
The school and greek names of all chapters (collegiate and alumnae) in Iota C
Epsilon Beta - Gettysburg College
Eta Tau - Shepherd University
Gamma Iota - James Madison University
Winchester VA alumnae
3 Scholarships/Grants awarded to a member of SAI (from SAI Philanthropies, Inc.)
Annual opportunities are:
- Career Performance Grant (in memory of Verna Ross Orndorff)
- Conducting Scholarship for Graduate Students
- Doctoral Grant
- International Study Grant for Graduate Students
- Internship Stipends
- Music Business/Technology Scholarships
- Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students
- Music Therapy Scholarships
- Musicians with Disabilities Scholarship
- Professional Development/Education Grants
- Summer Music Scholarships
- Undergraduate Scholarships
- Music Career Enhancement Grant
- Music Project Development Grant
Triennial opportunities are:
- Graduate Performance Awards
- Contemporary Performance Awards
- Undergraduate Performance Awards
3 awards that can be given to an individual member of SAI AND 2 awards that can be given to chapter of SAI
Individual:
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
Chapter:
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
Jane Ruby Collegiate Chapter Service Project Award
Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Chapter Service Project Award
Briefly describe the Fraternity's risk management policy.
" 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. Such activities and situations include road trips, scavenger hunts, sleepovers, required wearing of apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste, engaging in public stunts, late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities, and many other inappropriate activities." SAI condemns the hazing of anyone including members and prospective initiates.
The 4 categories of membership (describe each)
a) 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 (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women; and non-binary, gender nonconforming individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music).
b) Alumnae - women who were initiated at the collegiate level (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women, non-binary and gender nonconforming individuals).
c) Patroness - for women who support the arts in the community and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI (inclusive of cisgender and transgender women; and non-binary, gender nonconforming individuals who are committed to the advancement of women in music).
d) Distinguished - the four types are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts
National President – Jessica Chichester, Ph.D.
NVP-Alumnae Chapters – Siteria Gregory
NVP-Collegiate Chapters – Jaielle Manning, Ph.D.
NVP-Extension – Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP-Finance – Jacqui Ramírez
NVP-Fraternity Development – Michelle Werner
NVP-Ritual and Fraternity Education – Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. – Tracey Wygal Withrow
Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Dr. Keena Day
Executive Director – Christine D. Bruns
Briefly describe 4 projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Composers Bureau: resource of information about contemporary American Composers including biographies, lists of works, photographs, and contact information.
Inter-American Music Awards (IAMA): triennial composition competition established in 1948, the Inter-American Music Awards are open to composers residing in North, Central, and South America, with no age limit.
MacDowell - Pan's Cottage: Pan's Cottage is in a secluded New Hampshire artists' retreat (MacDowell) where thousands of composers, writers and visual artists have come over the years to do their creative work in comfort and solitude. SAI purchased this property and donated it. SAI Philanthropies, Inc. manages an endowment that funds all costs associated
with Pan's Cottage.
Music Therapy: this project and its activities help others in healing, rehabilitation, and
enrichment through music.
People-to-People Project: provides material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations, and musicians in developing countries in many parts of the world.
Services for Musicians with Disabilities: the project serves visually impaired musicians within and outside of the fraternity by providing information about available resources for blind and low-vision musicians.
Bold Notes Project: creates large print music scores for those visually impaired.
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.
Privileges:
- To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members.
- To impact music around the world utilizing Sigma Alpha Iota resources.
- To seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the Fraternity and its members.
- To promote American music, contribute to Sigma Alpha Iota’s philanthropic projects, and participate in the Fraternity’s scholarship and grant programs.
- To work with fraternity leaders to promote Sigma Alpha Iota’s mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarship.
- To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization.
- 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.