SAI Quiz 1 & 2

Question 1

When and Where was Sigma Alpha Iota founded

Answer 1

At the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan, June 12th, 1903

Question 2

Founders

Answer 2

Elizabeth Campbell
Frances Caspari
Nora Crane Hunt
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Mary Storrs Andersen
Geogina Potts

Question 3

The governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota is the:

Answer 3

National Convention

Question 4

The voting delegates are:

Answer 4

One delegate from each chapter and all members of the national offices who are in attendance

Question 5

Between Conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by the:

Answer 5

National Executive Board

Question 6

National Executive Board

Answer 6

-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

Question 7

What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletter?

Answer 7

PANPIPES (Fraternity Journal)
Tempo! (newsletter)

Question 8

What is the National Website address?

Answer 8

WWW.SAI-NATIONAL.ORG

Question 9

Name five items you can find on the National Website:

Answer 9

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

Question 10

At the beginning of this school year, the total number of the active collegiate chapters was

Answer 10

196

Question 11

The total number of active alumnae chapters was

Answer 11

115

Question 12

National dues for collegiate members per year is

Answer 12

$40

Question 13

The name of your Province is

Answer 13

Mu B

Question 14

The name of your province officer is

Answer 14

Maria Pinkerton-Richardson

Question 15

The name of your region is

Answer 15

Region 4

Question 16

The Regional Officer is

Answer 16

Marci Kraus

Question 17

Quachita Baptist University

Answer 17

Epsilon Delta

Question 18

University of Arkansas

Answer 18

Sigma Omicron

Question 19

University of Central Arkansas

Answer 19

Zeta Chi

Question 20

University of Arkansas Tech

Answer 20

Zeta Rho

Question 21

List the active alumnae chapters in your Province

Answer 21

Fayetteville Alumnae Chapter
Hot Springs Alumnae Chapter

Question 22

5 privileges of Membership

Answer 22

-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

Question 23

List 3 responsibilities

Answer 23

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

Question 24

List 3 awards that may be given to an individual member of SAI:

Answer 24

Sword of Honor
Rose of Honor
Rose of Dedication

Question 25

List 2 awards that may be given to a chapter of SAI

Answer 25

-Province Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award -Regional Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award

Question 26

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?

Answer 26

YES

Question 27

Briefly describe the Fraternity’s risk management policy and your understanding of the Fraternity’s expectation of your personal integrity.

Answer 27

No bullying, no hazing, no drugs

Question 28

List 3 opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation

Answer 28

-Join the SAI Alumnae Association -Join an Alumnae Chapter -Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position

Question 29

What is the Sigma Alpha Iota Alumnae Association

Answer 29

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.

Question 30

What is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota called?

Answer 30

SAI Philanthropies, Inc

Question 31

What is the purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc?

Answer 31

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.

Question 32

List 4 projects of SAI Philanthropies, inc.

Answer 32

-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

Question 33

List 3 scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI

Answer 33

Doctoral Grant Summer Music Scholarships Undergraduate Scholarships

Question 34

The Seven Purposes of SAI

Answer 34

To form To uphold To further To give To organize To support To adhere

Question 35

Second Verse of Chorale

Answer 35

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

Question 36

First Verse of Chorale

Answer 36

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

Question 37

Name the four (4) categories of membership and briefly describe each.

Answer 37

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