SAI mit exam

When and where was SAI founded?

June 12, 1903

The University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan

The seven founders were…

Elizabeth Campell

Minnie Davis Sherril

Mary Storrs Anderson

Frances Caspari

Leila Farlin Laughlin

Nora Crane Hunt

Georgina Potts

The governing body of SAI is…

National Convention

The voting delegates are

One delegate from EACH chapter and all members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance

Between conventions, fraternity business is conducted by

National Executive Board

The National Executive Board consists of what 10 offices?

National President, Alumnae Chapters, NVP Collegiate Chapters, NVP Extension, NVP Finance, NVP Fraternity Development, NVP Ritual and Fraternity Education; Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies Inc; Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion; Executive Director

National President

Jessica A. Chichester, Ph.D

NVP Alumae Chapters

Siteria Gregory

NVP Collegiate Chapter

Jaielle Manning, Ph.D

NVP, Extension

Jennifer Zerangue 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

Keena Day, Ed.D

Executive Director

Christine D. Bruns

Fraternity Journal

Pan Pipes

Newspaper

Tempo!

National Website

www.sai-national.org

Five things you can find on the website

1. Chapter Procedures Manual

2. SAI National Objectives

3. SAI Mission and Vision Statement

4. SAI Philanthropies Inc. Grant and Scholarship Information

5. Contact information for NH, POs, ROs, Directors, and NEB

Total # of active collegiate chapters

170

Total # of active alumni chapters

115

Annual dues for collegiate members

$50

Name of Province

Kappa A

Name of province officer

Kelsee Wuebben

Name of region

Region 2

Name of Regional Officer

Amy Rosie Underwood

List of Active Collegiate chapters. Include Greek letters and name of school

Beta Xi - UT Austin

Lambda Lambda - Texas A&M Fleugerville

Theta Gamme - UT San Antonio

Theta Omega - Texas State

List and describe active alumnae chapters in the province

Austin and San Antonio

Name and describe 4 categories of membership

1. Collegiate: A regularly matriculated woman student at an institution where a chapter of this fraternity is chartered, who is currently enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music.

2. Alumnae: Persons who were initiated at the collegiate level who are no longer in school

3. Patroness: for women who support the arts in the community and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI

4. Distinguished: four types are

   1. member laureate

   2. honorary member

   3. national arts associate

   4. friend of the arts

What are the seven purposes of SAI as listed in the Manual for Members, u may paraphrase

1. To form chapters of women who have a sincere interest in music

2. To uphold the highest standards of music

3. to further development of music in America and throughout the world

4. to give inspiration and encouragement to members

5. to organize cultural life of SAI as a contributing factor of 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

List five privileges of membership, u may paraphrase

1. to wear the badge

2. to impact music around the world

3. to promote American music

4. to work with fraternity leaders to promote SAI

5. to benefit from leadership oppurtunities

List three responsibilities of membership, you may paraphrase

1. to be ethical at all times

2. to represent the fraternity positively at ll times

3. to practice the high ideals of SAI at all times

List three awards that may be given to an individual member

Sword of Honor, Rose of Honor, Ring of Excellence

List two awards that may be given to a chapter

Collegiate Chapter Province Achievement Award

Collegiate Honor Award

Have you read and agreed to the SAI risk management compliance form including 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

List three opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation

1. Join the SAI alumnae association

2. Join an alumnae chapter

3. Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position

What is the SAI alumnae association

All alumnae members of SAI in good standing are eligible to join upon payment

What is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota called?

SAI Philantropies Inc.

List and briefly describe four projects of SAI Philanthropies Inc

1. Bold Notes Project: creates large print music for the visually impaired

2. People to People Projects: Provides material assistance and encouragement to school’s music organizations and musicians in developing countries in many parts of the world

3. Music Therapy: Help others in healing, rehabilitation, and enrichment through music

4. Composer’s Bureau: Resource of information about contemporary American composers including biographies, lists of works, photographs, and contact information

List three scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI

Doctoral Grant, Internship Stipends, Music Therapy Scholarships

What are the words of the “Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale”