WEEK 1

Question 1

When was SAI founded?

Answer 1

University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 12, 1903

Question 2

List the 7 Founders

Answer 2

Minnie Davis Sherrill
Georgina Potts
Mary Stors Andersen
Frances Caspri
Leila Farlin Laughlin
Nora Crane Hunt
Elizabeth Campbell

Question 3

What is the governing body of SAI?

Answer 3

National Convention

Question 4

Who are the voting delegates?

Answer 4

One delegate from each chapter and the members of the Nation Officers Conference who are in attendance

Question 5

Between Conventions, Fraternity business is conducted by?

Answer 5

National Executive Board

Question 6

What are the 9 Offices of the National Executive Board and who are the current officers in each

Answer 6

National President- Jessica Chichester
National Vice President- Mary Frances Bushong Alumnae Chapters
National Vice President of Collegiate Chapters- Janielle Manning
National Vice President Extension- Jennifer Zerangue Mistretta
National Vice President Finance- Keri Flowers Richburg
National Vice President Fratnerity Development- Christine Hall
National Vice President Ritual and Fratnerity Education- Rebecca Sepulveda
Chairman Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. - Tracey Wygal Withrow
Executive Director- Chrisitine D. Bruns
Executive Director Emerita- Ruth Sieber Johnson

Question 7

Fraternity Newsletter

Answer 7

Tempo!

Question 8

Website?

Answer 8

www.SAI-national.org

Question 9

Fraternity Journal

Answer 9

PANPIPES

Question 10

5 things you can find on the website

Answer 10

CPM, Contact info for National Executive Board, National Objectives, how to start a chapter, grant and scholarship info

Question 11

Active collegiate

Answer 11

188 collegiate

Question 12

Alumni Chapters?

Answer 12

114 alumni

Question 13

National Collegiate Dues?

Answer 13

$50 a year

Question 14

What is our Greek name, province, and region?

Answer 14

Zeta Rho, Mu B province 4

Question 15

Province officer?

Answer 15

Sheila Bowers

Question 16

Regional Officer

Answer 16

Marci Kraus

Question 17

Arkansas Collegiate Chapters

Answer 17

Sigma Omicron - UofA
Zeta Chi - UCA
Zeta Rho- ATU

Question 18

In Arkansas Active Alumnae Chapters

Answer 18

Fayetteville
Hot springs

Question 19

Collegiate membership

Answer 19

a regularly matriculated woman student at an institute is enrolled or has completed one or more courses in music inclusive with transgender and non-binary who are committed to the advancement of music

Question 20

Alumnae membership

Answer 20

Women who were initiated at the collegiate level inclusive to cisgender, nonbinary, and transgender women.

Question 21

Patroness membership

Answer 21

for women who support the arts in the community and have been invited by a collegiate or alumnae to join SAI inclusive of cisgender, transgender, and nonbinary committed to the advancement women in music

Question 22

Distinguished membership

Answer 22

four types are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate and Friend of Arts

Question 23

What is the Purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota

Answer 23

To Form chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a 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 Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contribution factor to their educational growth.
To Support the ideals and goals of the member’s Alma Mater
To adhere to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life.

Question 24

3 opportunities for participating in SAI after Graduation

Answer 24

Join the SAI Alumnae Association
Affiliate with alumnae chapter
Serve in an appointed or elected leadership position.

Question 25

What is Sigma Alpha Iota Alumnae Association

Answer 25

All alumnae members of SAI in good standing are eligible to join upon payment of SAI Alumnae Association due. Privileges include receiving PANPIPES and Tempo!, apply for professional grants, and legibility to affiliate with a local alumnae chapter.

Question 26

What is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota called?

Answer 26

SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

Question 27

What is the purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

Answer 27

To promote all aspects of music creation, performance, and scholarship and encourage service for and through music on the campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world.

Question 28

4 projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

Answer 28

Music Therapy: This project and its activities help others in healing rehab and enrichment through music. People to People Project- provides material assistance and encouragement to schools, music organizations and musicians in developing countries in many parts of the world. Bold Notes Project: creates large print music scores for those visually impaired.

Question 29

3 scholarship or grants of SAI

Answer 29

- Music therapy scholarships - Music Education Scholarship for Graduate Students - Undergraduate Scholarships

Question 30

KNOW THE WORDS OF THE CHORALE

Answer 30

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 to Sigma Alpha Iota Sing the greatness of the soul and spirit, Sing the joy of peace and friendships'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