Week 1
When and where was SAI founded?
June 12, 1903 at University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Who governs SAI?
National Convention (NEB governs in between conventions!)
How much is the National Initiation fee? And when is it due?
$250 due at the time of the National Exam
What are the 4 types of SAI membership?
Collegiate, Alumnae, Patroness, Distinguished
Name all 7 founders of SAI.
Mary Storrs Andersen, Elizabeth Campbell, Frances Caspari, Nora Crane Hunt, Leila Farlin Laughlin, Georgina Potts, Minnie Davis Sherrill
Who is the National President?
Jessica Chichester
Name 4 individual awards/honors.
Sword of Honor, Ruby Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor, Wreath of Achievement, Rose of Dedication, Rose of Constancy, Ring of Excellence, Scholastic Award, Collegiate Honor Award, National Collegiate Leadership Award, National Alumnae Leadership Award, etc.
What are the 4 types of distinguished membership?
Member Laureate, Honorary, National Arts Associate, Friend of the Arts
What are the names of the fraternity journal and the national newsletter, respectively?
Fraternity Journal: PAN PIPES
National Newsletter: Tempo!
Who is our Province Officer? (Bonus: What is our province?)
PO: Courtney McCartney
Province: Iota C
List 2 privileges of membership.
Wear the badge, impact music around the world, promote American music, benefit from leadership opportunities, attend Province Days, etc.
Name 2 Chapter Honors
Katherine Becker National Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award, National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award, Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Service Awards, Collegiate Service Awards
What are 3 opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation?
Join SAI Alumnae Association, join an Alumnae Chapter or the International Chapter, serve in an appointed or elected leadership position
List 4 items that can be found on the SAI website.
SAI Chorale, CPM, SAI National Objectives, Report and Awards Forms, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. Scholarship and Grant Information, Officer Contact Information
List the numbers of collegiate chapters, alumnae chapters, and collegiate colonies in SAI.
196 collegiate chapters, 115 alumnae chapters, 1 collegiate colony
List 3 responsibilities of membership.
Represent the fraternity positively, cultivate friendships, be ethical at all times, respect authority of officers, refrain from discussion of internal affairs with non-members (unless they are a chapter advisor), practice high ideals of SAI at all times
What is the main difference between the Rose of Dedication and the Rose of Constancy?
Both are gold roses with pearl centers.
Rose of Dedication is surrounded by a laurel wreath and given for 25+ years of continuous service, especially at the local level.
Rose of Constancy is given for 35+ years of continuous service beyond the local level.
Name 3 SAI Philanthropies, Inc. projects or benefits.
Composer's Bureau, Inter-American Music Awards, Music Education Outreach Grants, Macdowell: Pan's Cottage, Music Therapy, People-to-People, Musicians with Special Needs, Professional Development Grants
True or False? The National Bylaws establish official insignia for the Fraternity, identify The Ritual of Sigma Alpha Iota as the only ceremonies which are permitted to be used, and recognize the Fraternity's privilege of presenting honors and awards.
TRUE
List the purposes of SAI. (Remember the acronym!)
To form, to uphold, to further, to give, to organize, to support, to adhere
Name 4 of the 6 VPs of SAI. (Alumnae Chapters, Collegiate Chapters, Extension, Finance, Fraternity Development, Ritual & Fraternity Education)
AC: Mary Frances Bushong, CC: Jaielle Manning, E: Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta, F: Keri Flowers Richburg, FD: Christine Hall, R&FE: Rebecca Sepulveda
What is the fraternity's highest award and what does it look like?
Ring of Excellence - A ring in the shape of the fraternity badge with 2 engraved roses on the shaft.
What is the purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.?
Promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship; and encourage service for and through music on campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.
Which document formally establishes the existence of SAI and establishes the name, purpose, principal place of business, and term of existence for the fraternity?
Articles of Association