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| To form chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music. |
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| To uphold the highest standards of music. |
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| To further the development of music in America and throughout the world. |
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| To give inspiration and encouragment to members. |
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| To organize the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth. |
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| To support the ideals and goals of the member's Alma Mater. |
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| To adhere to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community, and fraternity life. |
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University School of Music
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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| Who are the seven founders of SAI? |
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Georgina Potts
Minnie Davis Sherrill
Francis Caspari
Elizabeth A. Campbell
Nora Crane Hunt
Mary Storrs Andersen
Leila Farlin Laughlin |
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| What is the name of our chapter? |
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| What is the name of our province and region? |
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| What is our Province Officer's name? |
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| What are the other active chapters in our province? |
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Prairie View A&M - Lambda Zeta
University of Houston - Beta Pi
Houston Alumnae Chapter |
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| Name the Privileges of Membership. |
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- 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.
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| Name the responsiblities of membership |
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- 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.
- To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times.
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| What is the national convention composed of? |
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| 1 delegate from each college, and each alumnae chapter, and the members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance. |
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| Who conducts fraternity business between conventions? |
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| The National Executive Board |
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| National Vice President, Extension & Fraternity Development |
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| National Vice President, Collegiate Chapters |
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| National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters |
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| National Vice President, Membership |
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| National Vice President, Ritual & Fraternity Education |
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| National Vice President, Finance |
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| Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. |
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| Daryle J. Gardner-Bonneau Ph.D |
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| How much is the national MIT fee? |
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| When is the national MIT fee due? |
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| What is the National Initation fee? |
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| When is the National Initation fee due? |
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Full year - $35
Half year - $17.50 |
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| What are the individual honors a member of SAI can recieve? |
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Sword of Honor
Patroness Sword of Honor
Ruby Sword of Honor
Rose of Honor
Rose of Dedication
Wreath of Achievement
Rose of Constancy
Ring of Excellence
Scholastic Award
Collegiate Honor Award
Diamond Sword of Honor
National Outstanding Treasurer
National Collegiate Leadership Award
National Alumnae Leadership
National Outstanding Adivsor Award
Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award |
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| Name five distinguished members of SAI |
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- Dr. Murphy-Manly
- Dr. Smith
- Fisher Tull
- Mary K. Lake
- Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
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| # of active collegiate chapters |
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| # of total initated members |
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| A woman in an organized SAI chapter at one of over 210 music schools throughout the United States. Non-students who are trained, active musicians, may also be asked to join the college chapter. |
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| A woman initiated at a collegiate chapter of SAI who has since graduated or left school but still wishes to remain active in fraternity life. She supports the Fraternity through the National Alumnae Association and affiliation with a local alumnae chapter. |
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| A woman who supports the arts in the community, and who has been invited by a collegiate or alumnae chapter to join SAI. |
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| Name and describe the four types of Distinguished Members |
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1. Member Laureate An initiated member of the Fraternity who has achieved international distinction in the music profession.
2. Honorary A woman who has achieved international distinction in the music profession who is not an initiated member of Sigma Alpha Iota.
3. National Arts Associate A man or woman who is nationally recognized for distinguished contribution to the arts.
4. Friend of the Arts A man or woman who is supportive of and actively involved in the arts at a local or regional level. |
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| What is the name of the fraternity journal? |
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| What is the name of the National Newsletter? |
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| What is the national website? |
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| What is Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.? |
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| Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc., created in 1974 as a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, is the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. Its mission is to support the educational and charitable goals of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity through philanthropic endeavors. |
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| What are four philathropic grants chapters may apply for? |
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1. Impact Project Grant
2. General Outreach
3. Music Therapy Outreach
4. Strings Outreach
5. Alumnae Seed Grant |
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| Name 3 philanthropic projects that benefit individual members: |
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1. Kennedy Center Internship
2. Hazel E. Ritchey Loan Fund
3. Career Performance Grant
4. Founders Loan Fund
5. Summer Music Scholarships
6. Undergraduate Scholarships
7. Professional Development Grant
8. Jazz Studies Scholarship
9. Musical Theater Scholarship
10. Triennial Performance Scholarships |
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| Name 3 philanthropic projects that benefit non-members |
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1. SAI Composers Bureau
2. People-to-People
3. Inter-American Music Awards
4. Impact Project Grants
5. Music Education Outreach Grants |
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| What is located at the MacDowell colony? |
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| Describe the Inter-American Music Awards: |
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| A triennial composition competition established in 1948, the Inter-American Music Awards competition is open to composers residing in North, Central and South America, with no age limit. |
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