SAI Quiz 1 & 2 Flashcards
When and Where was Sigma Alpha Iota founded
At the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 12th, 1903
Founders
Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Nora Crane Hunt
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Mary Storrs Andersen
Geogina Potts
The governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota is the:
National Convention
The voting delegates are:
One delegate from each chapter and all members of the national offices who are in attendance
Between Conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by the:
National Executive Board
National Executive Board
-National President Jessica Chichester
-Alumnae Chapters Mary Frances Bushong
-Collegiate Chapters Jaielle Manning
-Extension Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta
-Finance Keri Flowers Richburg
-Fraternity Development Christine Hall
-Ritual and Fraternity Ed. Rebecca Sepulveda
-Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. Tracey Wygal Withrow
-Executive Director Ruth Sieber Johnson
What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletter?
PANPIPES (Fraternity Journal)
Tempo! (newsletter)
What is the National Website address?
WWW.SAI-NATIONAL.ORG
Name five items you can find on the National Website:
Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM)
SAI National Objectives
SAI Mission and Vision Statement
SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information
Contact information for NH, POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB
At the beginning of this school year, the total number of the active collegiate chapters was
196
The total number of active alumnae chapters was
115
National dues for collegiate members per year is
$40
The name of your Province is
Mu B
The name of your province officer is
Maria Pinkerton-Richardson
The name of your region is
Region 4
The Regional Officer is
Marci Kraus
Quachita Baptist University
Epsilon Delta
University of Arkansas
Sigma Omicron
University of Central Arkansas
Zeta Chi
University of Arkansas Tech
Zeta Rho
List the active alumnae chapters in your Province
Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter
Hot Springs Alumnae Chapter
5 privileges of Membership
-To wear the badges 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 work with fraternity leaders to promote Sigma Alpha Iota’s mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarships
-To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization
-To seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the Fraternity and its members
List 3 responsibilities
To represent the fraternity positively at all times
To be ethical at all times
To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times
List 3 awards that may be given to an individual member of SAI:
Sword of Honor
Rose of Honor
Rose of Dedication
List 2 awards that may be given to a chapter of SAI
-Province Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
-Regional Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award
Have you read and agreed to the Sigma Alpha Iota Risk Management Compliance Form, including the Policies on Hazing, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Bullying and Cyber-Bullying?
YES
Briefly describe the Fraternity’s risk management policy and your understanding of the Fraternity’s expectation of your personal integrity.
No bullying, no hazing, no drugs
List 3 opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation
-Join the SAI Alumnae Association
-Join an Alumnae Chapter
-Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position
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 professional development grants; and eligibility to affiliate with local alumnae chapter.
What is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota called?
SAI Philanthropies, Inc
What is the purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc?
Promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship.
Encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and in the world.
List 4 projects of SAI Philanthropies, inc.
-Music Therapy helps other in healing, rehab, and enrichment through music
-People to People provides material assistance to people all over the world
-Services for Musicians with Special Needs helps people with impaired vision by providing info about the available resources
-Bold Notes Project creates large print music scores for those who are visually impaired
List 3 scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI
Doctoral Grant
Summer Music Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarships
The Seven Purposes of SAI
To form
To uphold
To further
To give
To organize
To support
To adhere
Second Verse of Chorale
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 to Sigma Alpha Iota
First Verse of Chorale
Daughters of a great and singing nation,
Let your voices rise in dedication,
Music tells unspoken noble creed,
Music beautifies the simplest deeds,
Sing we now to Sigma Alpha Iota
Name the four (4) categories of membership and briefly describe each.
Collegiate - A regularly matriculated women student at an institution where a chapter of this Frat is chartered, who is currently enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music.
Alumnae - persons who were initiated at the collegiate level who are no longer in school
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 Friends of the Arts
