About SAI
When and where was SAI founded?
At the University of Music in Ann Arbor,
Michigan on June 12, 1903
What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletters?
PANPIPES and Tempo!
What is the total number of active collegiate chapters?
170
What Province are we in and who is our province officer?
Our Province is - Epsilon B
Our Province Officer is - Rebecca King
What is the purpose of SAI? (List all 7)
TO FORM: chapters of women college students and alumnae who have sincere interest in music
TO UPHOLD: the highest standards of music.
TO FURTHER: the development of music in America and throughout the world.
TO GIVE: inspiration and encouragement to members>
TO ORGANIZE: the cultural life of SAI members as a contributing factor to their educational growth.
TO SUPPORT: the ideals and goals of member’s Alma Mater.
TO ADHERE: to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life.
Who were the seven founders?
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Capari
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Nora Crane Hunt
Georgina Potts
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Mary Storrs Andersen
What is the total number of active alumnae chapters?
115
What region are we in and who is our regional officer?
We are in Region III
The Regional Officer of Region III is: Amber Wingler
List the 7 privileges of membership
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.
What is the governing body of SAI?
The National Convention!
What can you find on the National Website?
Name at least 4.
Chapter Procedure Manual (CPM)
SAI National Objectives
Report and awards forms
SAI Philanthropies
Grant and Scholarship information
Contact information
What are the national dues for members?
$50 per year
Name the active collegiate chapters in our province?
What are the responsibilities of membership?
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.
What are the 9 National Executive Board offices?
National President
NVP-Alumnae Chapters
NVP-Collegiate Chapters
NVP-Extension
NVP-Finance
NVP-Fraternity Development
NVP-Ritual and Fraternity Education
Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
Executive Director
Name at least 4 personal awards
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
List three opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation:
a) Join the SAI Alumnae Association
b) Join an Alumnae Chapter
c) Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position
What are the active alumnae chapters in our region?
Aberdeen, SD
Fargo/Moorhead, ND
What is SAI's policy on hazing?
HAZING - Hazing is defined as any action or situation that recklessly or
intentionally endanger s 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, sleep-over s, 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.
Sigma Alpha Iota, with all members of the Professional Fraternity
Association, condemns the hazing of anyone including member s and
prospective initiates. We condemn the practice of using line names, line
number s, fami lies, family trees, and like practices by Greek Organizations.
Sigma Alpha Iota recognizes and affirms that the pre-initiation period is a
time for education for the candidate, and a time for the promotion of
professionalism, ethics, and dignity through exposure to the privileges and
responsibilities of membership as exhibited by our college and alumnae
chapter s. Each member or MIT wi ll abide by and honor the policies of
Sigma Alpha Iota.
Name the Current officer in each national executive board 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, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. -
Tracey Wygal Withrow
Executive Director - Ruth Sieber Johnson
Name at least 4 chapter awards
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
Collegiate Chapter Service Project Award
Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Chapter Service Project Award
What is the CHARITABLE ARM of SAI called?
SIGMA ALPHA IOTA PHILANTHROPIES, INC.
Name and describe the 4 categories of membership:
Collegiate - a regularly matriculated woman student of an institution where a chapter is formed, who has been enrolled in a music class.
Alumnae - woman who were initiated at the collegiate level
Patroness - for women who support the arts in the community and have been invited by Alum or Collegiate members to join SAI.
Distinguished - Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts
What are the words of the “Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale”?
Daughters of a great and singing nation,
Let your voices rise in dedication,
Music tells unspoken noble creeds;
Music beautifies the simplest deeds;
Sing we now t o Sigma Alpha Iota.
Sing the greatness of the soul and spirit ,
Sing the joy of peace and friendship's merit ,
Music is a kind and truthful speech;
In a language out of mere word's reach,
Sing we now t o Sigma Alpha Iota.
-Margaret Blackburn