Who, What, When, Where?
When and where was SAI founded?
At the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903
Panpipes and Tempo!
FUFGOSA
List the 3 Awards that may be given to an individual member of SAI:
Rose of Dedication
Rose of Honor
Sword of Honor
What is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota called?
SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Who is the governing body of SAI?
National Convention
5 items you can find on the national website and what is our website.
-Chapter Procedures Manual
-SAI National Objectives, -Report and award forms
-SAI grant and scholarships information
-Contact information for POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB
Name the 4 Categories of Membership and briefly describe each
Collegiate- a regularly matriculated woman student who is enrolled at an institution where our fraternity is chartered, who has enrolled in and/or completed one music course (inclusive to gender nonconforming individuals)
Alumnae- women members who were initiated at the collegiate level
Patroness- for women who support the arts in the community, who have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI
Distinguished- the four subtypes are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts.
List the 3 Opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation:
1. Join the SAI Alumnae Association
2. Affiliate with an Alumnae Chapter
3. Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position
What is purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.? Hint: There are 2.
-to promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship
and
-to encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world
The voting delegates are. . .
ONE delegate from each chapter, and ALL MEMBERS of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance
Number of collegiate chapters, active alumnae chapters and national dues?
178 active collegiate chapters
115 active alumnae chapters
$50 national dues for collegiate members
What is the purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota, as stated in the Manual for Members? List all 7 points of purpose.
1. to Form chapters of women college students 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 other members
5. to Organize the cultural life of SAI members as a contributing factor to their educational growth
6. to Support the ideals and goals of the members' Alma Mater
7. to Adhere to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life
List three 3 scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI:
1. Undergraduate Scholarships
2. Music Therapy Scholarships
3. Musicians with Special Needs Scholarships
List and briefly describe four (4) projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.:
1. Bold Notes Project:
creates large print music scores for those visually impaired
2. Music Therapy:
this project and its activities help others in healing, rehabilitation, and enrichment through music
3. The Services for Musicians with Special Needs: this project serves visually impaired musicians within and outside the fraternity by producing information about available resources for blind and low vision musicians
The People to People Project: provides material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations, and musicians in developing countries throughout the world
Who are the seven founders of SAI?
Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Minnie Davis Sherrill, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Nora Crane Hunt, Georgina Potts, and Mary Storrs Andersen
Delta C, Alannah Roberson
Region 1, Mayalisa Bordenkircher
List 5 of the Privileges as stated in the Manual for members.
1. To wear the badge as an introduction to all SAI collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members
2. To impact music around the world utilizing SAI resources.
3. To seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the Fraternity and its members.
4. To promote American music, contribute to SAI's philanthropic projects, and to participate in the fraternity's scholarship/grant programs
5. To work with fraternity leaders to promote SAI's mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarship
6. To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization
7. To attend Province Days, National Convention, and other fraternity events to cultivate friendships with other SAI members who share our love of music.
List 2 Awards that may be given to a Chapter of SAI:
Regional Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
Province Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
The National Executive Board consists of what nine (9) offices?
Name the current officer in each office.
National President: Jessica Chichester
NVP Alumnae Chapters: Mary Frances Bushong
NVP Collegiate Chapters: Jaielle Manning
NVP Extension: Jennifer Z. Mistretta
NVP Finance: Keri Flowers Richburg
NVP Fraternity Development: Christine Hall
NVP Ritual and Fraternity Education: Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman, Board of Directors of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.: Tracey Wygal Winthrow
Executive Director: Ruth Sieber Johnson
List of active collegiate chapters and alumnae chapters.
University of Redlands: Chapter Sigma Eta
California State University Fullerton: Chapter Lambda Chi
San Diego County, CA
Riverside/San Bernardino County, CA
Orange County, CA
List 3 of the Responsibilities of Membership as stated in the Manual for Members
1. to Represent the fraternity positively at all times
2. To cultivate broad friendships and the democratic in all campus contacts
3. to Be Ethical at all times
4. to Respect the authority of chapter, province and national officers
5. To refrain from the discussion of internal fraternity affairs with non-members, unless they are chapter advisors
6. to Practice the high ideals of SAI at all times
Write the words of the Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale:
Daughters of a great and singing nation
Let our voices rise in dedication
Music tells unspoken noble creeds
Music beautifies the simplest deeds
Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota
Sing the greatness of the soul and spirit
Sing the joy of peace and friendships merit
Music is a kind and truthful speech
In a language out of mere words reach
Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota