Membership Exam

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Where was Sigma Alpha Iota founded?

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University School of Music in Ann Arbor Michigan

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When was Sigma Alpha Iota founded?

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June 12, 1903

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Who are the seven founders?

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Elizabeth Campbell

Frances Caspari

Minnie Davis Sherrill

Leila Farlin Laughlin

Nora Crane Hunt

Georgina Potts

Mary Storrs Anderson

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What is the governing body of Sigma Alpha Iota?

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National Convention

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Who are the voting delegates?

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one delegate from each chapter and all the members of the National Officers Conference who are in attendance

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Between conventions, Fraternity business is governed by the

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National Executive Board

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National President

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Leslie Odom Miller

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National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters

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Sue Bermann

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National Vice President, Collegiate Chapters

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Jessica Chichester

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National Vice President, Extension

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Marcie Richardson

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National Vice President, Finance

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Jennifer Zerangue

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National Vice President, Fraternity Development

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Joyce S. Garcia

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National Vice President, Ritual and Fraternity Education

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Dr. Deborah R. Volker

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Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

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Sharon W. Doty, MHR, J.D.

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Executive Director

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Ruth Sieber Johnson

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What are the names of the Fraternity journal and newsletter?

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PANPIPES and Tempo!

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What is the national website?

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www.sai-national.org

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Name 5 things you can find on the website

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1) Chapter Procedures Manual (CPM)

2) SAI National Objectives

3) Report and award forms

4) SAI Philanthropies, Inc. grant and scholarship information

5) Contact information for PO's, RO's, Directors, and NEB

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

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223

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The total number of active alumnae chapters, including the International Chapter, was

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113

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National Dues for collegiate members are _______ for a full year and _____ for a half year

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$35, $17.50

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The name of your Province is

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Theta A

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The name of your Province Officer is

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Laura Smith

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The name of your region is

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2

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The name of your Regional Officer is

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Ginger Patterson

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What are the active collegiate chapters in your Province?

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Beta Beta- KU

Kappa Upsilon- K-State

Theta- Washburn

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What are the active alumnae chapters in your Province?

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Topeka and Lawrence

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What are the 4 types of membership?

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Collegiate, Alumnae, Patroness, Distinguished

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Collegiate member

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a regularly matriculated woman student at an institution where a chapter of this fraternity is chartered, who has been enrolled in or has completed one or more courses in music

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Alumnae

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women who were initiated at the collegiate level

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Patroness

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

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Distinguished

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the 4 types are Member Laureate, Honorary Member, National Arts Associate, and Friend of the Arts

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What is the purpose of Sigma Alpha Iota, as stated in the Manual for Members?

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1) To form chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music

2) To uphold the highest standards of music

3) To further the development of music in America and throughout the world

4) To give inspiration and encouragement to members

5) to organize the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to 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

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FUFGOSA

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Form, uphold, further, give, organize, support, adhere

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List 5 privileges

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1) To wear the badge as an introduction to all Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate, alumnae, and distinguished members

2) To impact music around the world utilizing SAI resources

3) To benefit from leadership opportunities within the national organization

4) To seek the highest goals of personal development and achievement with the support and encouragement of the Fraternity and its members

5) To work with fraternity leaders to promote Sigma Alpha Iota's Mission and high standards of musicianship and scholarship.

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List 3 Responsibilities

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1) To represent the fraternity positively at all times

2) To be ethical at all times

3) To practice the high ideals of Sigma Alpha Iota at all times

4) To cultivate broad friendships and be democratic in all campus contacts

5) To respect the authority of chapter, province, regional, and national officers

6) To refrain from the discussion of internal fraternity affairs with non-members, unless they are chapter advisors

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

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1) Ruby Sword of Honor- a gold sword inset with a ruby, given each year for the candidate chosen as the Province Leadership Award winner

2) Collegiate Honor Award- awarded annually to a collegiate member recognized for outstanding musicianship, scholarship, and fraternity service and whom the head of the Music Department recommend

3) National Collegiate Leadership Award- awarded annually and selected from the Province Leadership Award winners

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

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1) Collegiate Service Awards- monetary award given in 3 categories to recognize outstanding community service projects

2) Katherine Becker National Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award- presented annually from nominations submitted by province officers for chapters that have fulfilled the National Objectives and completed all obligations

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Be able to describe the Hazing Policy

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You're beautiful

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List 3 opportunities for participating in SAI after graduation

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1) Join the SAI Alumnae Association

2) Join an Alumnae Chapter or the International Chapter

3) Serve in an elected or appointed leadership position

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What is the International Chapter and who may affiliate with it?

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The International Chapter is for fraternity members who wish to keep in touch with the fraternity, but who reside 50 miles or more from an active chartered chapter.

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What is the charitable arm of SAI?

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SAI Philanthropies, Inc

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What is the purpose of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.?

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To promote all aspects of music creation, performance and scholarship

To encourage service for and through music on campus, in the community, in the nation, and throughout the world

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Be able to list and briefly describe 4 projects of SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

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Wow, so beautiful

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Be able to list 3 scholarships or grants that may be awarded to a member of SAI

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You make the world a brighter place

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Know the Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale and be able to write the words

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I love you!