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SAI CONVENTION 2015 Meet Me In St. Louis 2 hat do St. Louis and the Union Sta- Chapter tion Hotel have in common? They Checklist will both be the gathering place for the 2015 Sigma NationalW Convention! On behalf of the National Executive Board, National President Leslie Odom Miller is happy to announce this exciting venue for the 47th National Convention. Designated as a 3 National Historic Landmark, the train station has Collegiate been restored to its original grandeur, with gold leaf, Comment Romanesque arches, a 65-foot barrel vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows, including the Tiffany glass “Allegorical Window”. Now a Doubletree by Hilton property, this venue has received the AAA renowned Four Diamond rating for 22 years straight and promises to provide SAI attendees with 8 a fabulous experience. Province While you will be receiving much more Days information as we approach the convention year, 2014-2015, you are invited to mark your calendars now for Thursday, July 23-Monday, July 27, 2015. SAI NATIONAL CONVENTIONS 1907 Ann Arbor, MI 1923 Grand Forks, ND 1968 , IL 9 Alumnae 1908 Evanston, IL 1924 Decatur, IL 1971 , GA Comment 1909 Chicago, IL 1926 Appleton, WI 1974 Kansas City, MO 1910 Ithaca, NY 1928 Ithaca, NY – 25 years 1977 , TX – 75 years 1911 , MI 1931 Minneapolis, MN 1981 Washington, DC 1912 Ann Arbor, MI 1935 , CO 1984 Chicago, IL 1913 Evanston, IL 1938 , WI 1987 Phoenix, AZ GREGORY DICKENS 1914 , IN 1941 , CA 1990 Minneapolis, MN Publications 1915 Chicago, IL 1944 No Convention, WWII period 1993 , OH Manager 1916 Detroit, MI 1947 Detroit, MI 1997 Denver, CO 1917 Ithaca, NY 1950 Chicago, IL 2000 Dallas, TX 1918 Cincinnati, OH 1953 Chicago, IL – 50 years 2003 Dearborn, MI - 100 years RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON 1919 Topeka, KS 1956 Washington, DC 2006 Orlando, FL Executive Director 1920 Cincinnati, OH 1959 , CA 2009 Chicgao, IL 1921 Lincoln, NE 1962 Chicago, IL 2012 Atlanta, GA 1922 , MA 1965 Minneapolis, MN 2015 St. Louis, MO CONTACT US 828.251.0606 [email protected] We were saddened to receive word at National Headquarters that SAI’s oldest living sai-national.org member, Lela Bunte Putney, died Sunday, Feb. 27, just 3 days before her 109th birthday. What a full life she lived! The Spring issue of PAN PIPES will carry a complete story on Lela. 22 chapter checklist 2013 Spring Collegiate Chapter Updates ear Collegiate Sisters, Spring “To-Do” List The Spring semester is always a busy time — recruitment, MIT activities, fundraisers, service projects, and music, music, music! Be sure to review the items D Spring copy of SAI Hazing & Substance on this page, as well as the many helpful documents available on the Officer Portal: • lists of recruitment, service, & sisterhood ideas Abuse Form signed and submitted to NH • the approved MIT Curriculum Award Nominations Submitted • your chapter’s invoice with NH Donation to SAI Philanthropies Love and , New Officer Elections Held Christine Bruns NVP, Collegiate Chapters All Debt to NH Paid in Full New Officer Training Held 2nd Term Presidents AND Treasurers President’s Annual Report All chapters who are considering nominating members for 2nd terms as either President Treasurer’s Annual Report or Treasurer MUST first submit a written request to their Province Officer for approval. Officer’s List & School Info Form This policy helps to avoid problems that tend to arise and allows leadership of a chapter to be On Campus Recognition Completed shared by all members. Missing Bylaws Reports Submitted SAI Probate EVENTS Policy Ritual Check Sheet: Copy to PO To help ensure the safety of all SAI members and MITs, the NEB has created a new Service Project Award Submitted policy for those chapters who participate in a campus probate event. Please read and adhere Delinquent Member Form Submitted to all portions of the policy, which is available on the Officer Portal. Graduating Seniors Form Submitted Graduating Seniors - now is the time! Check in with Advisors/PO to confirm It’s time to find an Alumnae Chapter near where you will be located next, or to join the all items have been submitted International Chapter. Both require that you join the SAI Alumnae Association, which you can do on the national website at the ShopSAI store. SAI membership is for life — start early **find most forms and deadlines on the OP** and make the most of it!

THINGS YOU CANNOT DO THINGS YOU CAN DO • Charge MITs an application fee or have them fill out an • Have MITs (who have gone through the Pledging Ceremony) complete the MIT application to join SAI information form and provide schedules to finalize meeting dates/times • Have Family Trees or Grandbigs, Aunts, Moms, etc. • Have Big and Little Sisters • Allow MITs to take the membership exam without paying their • MITs may fundraise up to 50% of their initiation fees and should wait to take the initiation fees exam until they have the necessary funds, even if this means having to wait a • Initiate without fees paid to NH and SAI badges received from semester NH • Submit payment to NH at the time of the exam and allow for at least 2 weeks • Use the terms “pledge” or “pledge class” between the exam and initiation; contact NH if badges have not been received • Use the term “bad standing” at least 4 days prior to initiation • Use the term “Pin-in” or other terms for the Pledging Ceremony • Use the terms “Member-in-Training”, “MIT”, or “MIT class” • Use the term “rush” • Use “not in good standing” • Pledge 1st semester Freshmen or 1st semester transfer • Use the ceremony’s correct name - the Pledging Ceremony students • Use the term “recruitment” • Have “secret” recruitment, MITs, training, or initiation dates • Invite them to recruitment events and then reinvite them when they are GPA • Call SAI an “International Music Fraternity for Women” eligible • Have t-shirts with individual nicknames or a name for an MIT • All aspects of SAI recruitment, the MIT process, and the date of initiation are open class (ex. The Diva Five) and NOT secret • Create or use ceremonies other than those that are in the • Call SAI an “International Music Fraternity” - this is our official title and will not official SAI Master Ritual Book (ex. Ceremonies) or add jeopardize our Title IX status extra items/ motions to the ceremonies (no rose petals, • Have t-shirts with SAI letters, chapter names, and the semester/year of initiation pillows, real candles, etc.) • Learn and perform the approved ceremonies well, to honor and respect the • Use the term “crossing” or “crossing over” Fraternity, and ensure that all SAIs experience the same ceremonies • Hold Scavenger hunts or quests • Call it “Initiation” or “being initiated” • Decorate or have paddles, which represent a history of hazing • Activities that fall within our policies activities • Decorate plaques, roses, or other acceptable items • Call NH “Nationals” or “NEO” • Call NH “National Headquarters”

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— , NY Volunteering together not only benefits our community, but helps us to Epsilon grow closer as sisters. New this year is a celebrity musician “trash” auction. Epsilon is off to a great membership recruitment season! Our campus- Over the summer, we asked well-known composers and performers to famous SAI (Pipes of ) Pancakes Night had a fantastic turnout with many send us something they no longer use. We have received several excellent potential members. All the members of Epsilon are extremely excited. items already and look forward to an enjoyable and successful fundraiser. The next few weeks will be very busy for us as we start the semester with — Abigail Wagner, editor recruitment events and our Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) Greek Week. We have an SAI Zumba Night and our fabulous Formal Fondue Night. Eta-Iota — (OH), Epsilon Chapter will participate in IFC’s Coffee House, Recital, and “Va College Conservatory of Music Va Vintage” Dance. All of these events turn out a great crowd of Ithaca On Oct. 18, Eta-Iota held a concert of new music, complete with College’s fraternities and sororities. Epsilon is excited for what looks like a food and refreshments, at CCM. Sisters in the chapter performed pieces successful recruitment season and a successful future for our chapter! by Danny Clay, Scott Sheppard, André Previn, Trevor Alan Gomes, and — Melissa Feron, editor/historian James Allen. During the first set, Elliana Kirsh performed Clay’s piece — Jordan Conservatory, , Indianapolis Children’s Songs, Book 2 with text based on poetry by elementary school Zeta children. Ty Niemeyer and Lauren Fink also played mallet percussion Zeta Chapter sold fleece zip-up jackets at the 2012 Triennial during the set, which was written for soprano, two percussionists, and Convention in Atlanta last summer. One hundred percent of the profits recording. The next piece of the evening featured Elliana and Hannah from these fleece zip-ups goes to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. The fleece Peterson premiering Sheppard’s Amor for soprano and flute. Next was a jackets are simple, yet tasteful with an elegant white stitched rose and flute solo played by Hannah entitledSolitude , also written by Sheppard. ΣAI in the right corner. If you are interesting in purchasing one of these Soprano Emma Siegel and pianist Rachel Zapata performed next with fleece zip-ups, Zeta is still selling to interested members! Contact Molly Previn’s Three Dickinson Songs with text from Dickinson poem, followed Anderson at [email protected] for details. by Elliana performing with composer Gomes on piano for his Songs on

— Molly Anderson, corresponding secretary Shel Silverstein Poems. The last performance wasBroken Lights, a song composed by Allen for soprano, baritone, violin, cello, two guitars, and Theta —, Topeka, KS piano. The Evening of New Music was a wonderfully successful concert, Theta Chapter is going strong and having a lot of fun! We initiated and it couldn’t have run so smoothly without the hard work of the two new members during the fall semester — Krystal Harry and Meaghan committee. — Alison Gilbert, editor Hartley — and we are expecting to initiate at least three new members during this spring semester. On Jan, 27, we had a successful recruitment Alpha Kappa — Pittsburg State University, KS event held at Potwin Pottery where all the women involved were able to Alpha Kappa Chapter is proud to announce our two new Members- decorate a ceramic item of their choosing. This semester is expected to be In-Training: Sheilah Prill, Music Education and Performance Major, busy with a big Valentine’s Day fundraiser, initiating the new members, emphasis clarinet, and LeAnn Verhoff, Technical Writing and Music and welcoming Dr. Mark Norman, Director of Bands at Washburn Education Major, emphasis clarinet. These lovely ladies experienced the University, as a Friend of the Arts. With Dr. Norman’s help, Theta was pledging ceremony on Sept.16. We are excited for them to join us for able to raise $710 to help with the reestablishment of the Washburn’s Phi initiation on Dec. 2. — Natalie Carroll, editor Mu Alpha Chapter this past semester! We are all excited for what this year has to bring, and we’re ready to face it head on! —Rayna Goldsmith, editor Xi — , Appleton,WI Xi Chapter began the school year with a renewed commitment to ongoing community engagement programs and fresh ideas for fundraising, membership, and sisterhood. Each fall, we invite students not majoring in music to audition for a scholarship toward Members of Beta Sigma performed at the the ’s Sykes Chapel as part of a 9/11 memorial service. a full year of music lessons. Isabel Hemley, a freshman vocalist selected — University of Tampa from several dozen applicants, Beta Sigma was this fall’s winner. We will also On Sept. 11, the Beta Sigma Chapter at the University of Tampa continue our partnership with performed at an Interfaith Service in the newly built Sykes Chapel to the Appleton Medical Center, remember the tragedy eleven years ago. Our chapter sang two songs, providing music in the lobby Inscription of Hope and Dona Nobis Pacem. The lyrics to the piece every Sunday afternoon. It is very Inscription of Hope, written by Dr. Z. Randall Stroope, were based on rewarding to play and sing as people a poem found on the wall of a basement where Jewish children hid Xi sisters performed in the lobby from Hitler during World War II. is Latin for “grant stop to be drawn temporarily out of Wisconsin’s Appleton Medical Dona Nobis Pacem of their concerns by the music. Center every Sunday afternoon. us peace.” We felt that both of these songs demonstrated hope and

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thoughtfulness in respecting the lives lost on September 11. Also at the — , PA service, four speakers from different religions — Judaism, Christianity, Epsilon Beta Islam, and Hinduism — spoke on how we, as people and a country, should Many fun and exciting events were held as part of Epsilon Beta’s fall move forward, free of hate and with faith in our hearts. The service was a membership recruitment week including a game night, a tea party, a movie wonderful opportunity for our chapter to perform in our community and night, and a decades party. The chapter is thrilled to welcome two new Members-In-Training: Anna Kane and Ilana Mesnard. have a solitary time of reflection in our busy lives. — Gabi Guinta, editor — Christina Gallo, editor Gamma Gamma — , VA Gamma Gamma started the year off with a jam-packed schedule of events! We have held a number of fundraisers, musicales, and service events to better our chapter and the community. We held our first musicale “SAI Tunes: Your Feel Good Playlist” on Sept. 21. There were 11 acts, including a Disney medley and a Sister Act number. The show was the chapter’s first musicale of the semester, and its theme was designed to keep the audience entertained and engaged. We introduced our new philanthropies fundraiser, a cookie bar, at this musicale. This is our version of concessions for our performances; members bake cookies to coincide with the sale theme, and patrons pay $5 to stuff as many into a large Ziplock bag as they can. Located next to our cookie bar was a jar and video promotion for our upcoming service activity, Walk to End Alzheimer’s. On Oct. 27, chapter members participated on a sister’s team for the Washington DC walk. She is the sole caregiver for her mother who has early on-set dementia, and we For the Fall 2012 semester, Epsilon Iota had 28 active members. are gearing up to walk with her in hopes of finding a cure for her mother — Ashley Carlisle, editor Epsilon Iota — at Martin Gamma Epsilon — University of Maryland On Sept. 15, the chapter held a fundraiser at the annual Skyhawk Before school started this fall, the Gamma Epsilon chapter spent a Marching Band Invitational (SMBI). This fundraiser included selling relaxing day in Washington, DC. The sisters sported their SAI T-shirts barbecue nachos and sunglasses with music-related phrases on the side, as they trekked around the National Mall, National Museum of American and raised $1,873. Epsilon Iota held another fundraiser called “Rent an History, and the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. After SAI,” allowing music faculty on campus to rent a chapter member to help bonding in the warm sunshine, the sisters traveled back to College Park with any housekeeping or services they might need, like babysitting or and shared experiences of their busy summers over a delicious potluck cleaning. dinner. It was especially inspiring to hear reflections from those who For the fall semsester, we have 28 active members of the Epsilon Iota attended the National Convention in Atlanta this summer! chapter. On Nov. 10, members of Epsilon Iota hosted an Alumnae Day, —Avery Sandborn, corresponding secretary where previous members of the chapter visited with current members, reminiscing and enjoying the company of one another. Sisters ate together, — Augustana College, Rock Island, IL conducted a meet-and-greet, and participated in ritual trivia and singing, Delta Tau along with looking at old composites from the chapter and “About Me” Delta Tau has been finding many creative ways to celebrate our posters made by current Epsilon Iota members, showcasing their friends, sisterhood. Our chapter’s FrEd committee developed a fun way to learn family, and what they’re studying in college. Lasting almost a full day, the more about SAI with the FrEd Facts Jeopardy Game. Modeled after the event successfully brought different generations of the chapter together, popular game show, members choose a category and a point value, 100- reminding sisters of where the chapter came from and where it’s going. 500, and must answer a question about our fraternity in order to earn the

points. Categories include “Founders,” “Awards,” “Miscellaneous,” and — Alexandra L. Jacobi, editor others. — , Nashville, TN Our chapter also held a fundraiser selling wallets fashioned from men’s Epsilon Lambda neckties. Members gathered old neckties from friends and relatives and The chapter finished a membership recruitment week complete with brought them to be made into wallets at a sisterhood retreat. We then sold a Broadway musicale and a night of ice skating at our local “Rockefeller them to interested buyers on the campus. More tie wallets will be available Center.” In an effort to increase the awareness of our presence on campus, for purchase during Phlea-Phlam on Gamma A/Gamma B Province Day. we have decided to make one of our musicales each semester open to a Delta Tau is also excited to begin our 2013 recruitment season! We public audience. We hope this will showcase the incredible talent our held our first meeting for prospective MITs on Jan. 27, and we are excited chapter has and encourage girls on campus with a passion for music to give that many musically gifted women are interested in joining our fraternity. SAI a closer look. Our outreach committee has also set up a partnership —Rachel Park, editor with a local after-school program where we will be teaching kids about music and the arts. Every member of our chapter has a specialized role ranging from teaching the kids, to taking pictures, to coming up with Collegiate Comment Editor Rosalind B. Cratsley, Iota Alpha initiate, art activities that will help this partnership work and be beneficial for can be reached at [email protected]. Send photo everyone involved. — Cora Kilgour, editor submissions to Gregory Dickens at [email protected].

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— , Nashville, TN students were incredibly excited to be able to learn how to play and sing Zeta Omicron music. Eta Omicron donated $750 to the program so that they could get This past year has been a great year for Zeta Omicron. We tried a their program started with some supplies, and we applied for the Music themed recruitment for the first time, and Disney was incorporated into Education Outreach Grant which Prichard and the school received! Eta each event. We initiated MIT Kristin Hackett into the sisterhood in Omicron not only donated to Loyalton, but was one of the top chapters December. We have had many bake sales this semester, providing some donating to SAI’s Philanthropies for three years straight: we plan on much-needed profit for the chapter. We were also excited to be able to achieving that for a fourth! — Rachael Cowell, editor purchase jerseys for all of us, which we have not been able to do previously. In the future, we are honored to be hosting Province Day for the Psi B — Province. We are having so much fun planning it! One of our biggest Eta Rho On Nov. 12, thirteen sisters from Eta Rho and seven brothers from projects is still in the works. We have ordered recorders and plan to allow the Xi Mu Chapter of Alpha visited the Ronald McDonald House people to donate to cover the cost of them. These people will get to write in Wilmington, DE. They baked seven dozen chocolate chip-and-sugar notes to children, and we will send them with the recorders to Haiti to cookies and sang songs for the residents, volunteers, and employees at the benefit the schools there without music programs. It has already been a home. In addition, the brothers and sisters took a tour of The Ronald great year, and we look forward to the next semester being equally as busy McDonald House and learned about the service projects offered there. and productive! —Heather Blake, editor Charitable options included donating toys and participating in arts and — University of Central Florida crafts with the children. The families that live in the home apply to live Zeta Tau there for a small fee while their children receive treatment at A.I. DuPont Several sisters of the chapter participated in the nation’s largest silent Hospital across the street. The DuPont Hospital is unique because it anti-hazing march, run by the university’s Student Development and offers new treatment technology not available anywhere else, so it attracts Enrollment Services, on Sept. 26. The march started at the student union many families from across the United States. The sisters and brothers and concluded at the Reflection Pond; participants wore Greek letters or really enjoyed the time they spent interacting with the families, children, the color black to honor those tragically lost due to hazing practices. The volunteers, and employees. They have been asked to come back again soon university maintains that hazing is utterly intolerable, which also rings true to sing during dinner for the children and their families! for Sigma Alpha Iota. In this march, Zeta Tau recommitted themselves to — Joanna McCoskey, editor cultivating a positive and enjoyable environment for young women while being free of any hazing practices. — Phoebe Miller, editor Eta Phi — Pennsylvania State University Eta Phi started the semester ready to recruit new potential sisters! We had a booth at the Involvement Fair, an exhibit in our music building, and a table in the freshman halls to promote SAI. Recruitment efforts included an ice cream social, pizza party, cupcake decorating event, ice skating day, Rose Tea Party, Red and White Rose Dinner with a murder mystery activity, and Mocktails and Musicales. We usually have recruitment events over the course of two weeks, but we decided to make our recruitment events go over the course of three weeks to give us more time to spread awareness around campus. We also have some new ideas for the semester, such as a fundraiser for SAI Philanthropies, Inc. called Kiss a Creamery Cow, where the music professor who receives the most money in his/her jar, will kiss a cow that produces the milk for our famous Berkey Creamery Ice Cream. Please visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/ PSUSigmaAlphaIota. — Rebecca J. Mapes, editor

Zeta Tau members participated in the University of Central Florida’s anti-hazing march in September. From left: Stephanie Ospina, Aubrey Brown, Faculty Advisor Dave Schreier, Member-in-Training Kay Clark, Ashley Huebner, Alicia Tripp, Tracy Graham, Christi Fey, Laura Arevalo, and Emma Asimos.

Eta Omicron — University of Nevada, Reno Eta Omicron dedicated this last year to helping the music program at Loyalton Elementary School in Loyalton, CA. Their school had very little money, making a viable music program impossible. Randy Prichard started the music program and now volunteers as their teacher. Due to the school’s schedule, there was no time for the class so Prichard runs the class during recess. The students at the school have the opportunity to come in to the music room any time of the day in their free time to play music. With the limited resources, Prichard was forced to use Home Depot buckets as extra instruments. They do have a few instruments which Eta Phi was pleased to host the new Chi B Province Officer April Antell he passes around. Despite the fact that the resources were limited, the Tarantine for our Official Visit in December.

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Theta Theta members Eta Omega — University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA introduced musical Eta Omega members Amanda Gieseke (bassoon), Melissa Ewing instruments and encouraged (euphonium), Angela Powell (french horn), Jacey Mayronne (clarinet), performances on Brownie and Britney Watkins (bassoon) helped coordinate, set up, and direct Girl Scout Music Badge Day. participants through an activity-packed day at the San Francisco Symphony event Play Out, Davies! on Oct.21. Play Out, Davies! is a program open for all ages and levels of woodwind and brass musicians. Participants began the day by sight-reading pieces of wind symphony literature with conductor Michael Tilsen Thomas. They then split into smaller sectional groups led by members of the San Francisco Symphony. After a break, the day culminated with a final open rehearsal/ performance. One participant said “Please share my appreciation with all the volunteers who made the event happen, and again, a big thank you for organizing such a brilliant project. I look forward to the next time.” The members of the Eta Omega Chapter were so excited that they went back to volunteer for a similar community service event in November. — Amanda Wilens, editor Theta Delta — Theta Mu — University of Tennessee - Chattanooga The sisters of Theta Delta held an American Music Concert on Oct. Congratulations to UTC’s newest distinguished member, Roland 15. The concert had the dual purpose of celebrating music by American Carter! Nominated by the Clarksville Alumnae Chapter, Professor Carter composers and exposing youth to high-caliber, live, musical performances. was initiated at the 2012 Convention by the NEB. Four members and two Theta Delta held a “change drive” during September, raising $650, and alumnae attended Convention. It was our first time at convention, and added $200 more to donate to school music programs. Each guest at the we made so many memories for our chapter. In April, we took a chapter concert selected a local school to support, and the schools were awarded retreat to National Headquarters where we presented our graduating monetary prizes accordingly. Three local high schools received $50 each, member, Ashley Daniel, with the Sword of Honor. This year, Theta Mu one received $300, and another received $400. The production featured is focusing hard on philanthropies. We have already raised over $100 for music from American legends such as Aaron Copland, John Philip People-to-People with just a bake sale! We held a faculty appreciation Sousa, Samuel Barber, and George Crumb, as well as from University month in October, decorating the doors, giving gifts, and having breakfast of Alabama student composers Timothy Gibbons, Justin Langham, and in their lounge. We ended the month with a faculty appreciation dinner, Derek Holden. Theta Delta joined with the brothers of Phi Mu Alpha to which will be a formal affair, including our eight distinguished members open the concert with the National Anthem. Diverse groups of student and their families. — Sarah Pipkin, editor performers including the Capstone String Quartet, UA Brass Ensemble, Chamber Wind Ensemble, and the Afro-American Gospel Choir gave Theta Omicron — Central Methodist College, Fayette, MO attendees a wide breadth of musical styles to enjoy. The sisters hope to On Sept. 15, Theta Omicron sang the National Anthem for the make the American Music Concert an annual event. —Allison Jack, editor Family Day football game and held a songfest attended by many friends and family members. The theme we have chosen for homecoming this Theta Eta — Alma (MI) College year is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to go along with the university’s The sisters of Theta Eta have been busy participating in various homecoming theme “’90s Television Shows.” Our participation included projects for SAI Philanthropies Inc. We have begun the challenging task decorating a window on the square, creating a banner for the parade, and of transcribing Gabriel Faure’s Sicilienne for solo piano into Bold Notes participating in the talent show. The talent show performance included using Finale. We have made much progress and hope to finish the piece a “Stomp” themed rendition of the Turtle’s theme song, beginning with this semester. We have raised awareness about People-to-People on our chapter members whistling the introduction to “The Whistle Song.” campus through cider and donut sales at football games; we also hope to This past winter, Theta Omicron kept with our personal traditions of send boxes of sheet music donated by the college to Philanthropies. Our philanthropy. Rather than spending one Saturday caroling at a couple main event of this semester will be our annual Celebration of Women in of different local venues, we caroled two weekends at more places than the Arts where we showcase the works of women in music. We hope that in previous years, including nursing homes and the homes of our music this semester will be full of music and sisterhood. — Irene Ward, editor professors. We also held our seventh annual SAI Christmas concert where we raised money by auctioning off autographed pictures of celebrities. Theta Theta — Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA The money was matched by our chapter and donated to the music Theta Theta hosted a Brownie Girl Scout Music Badge Day on Jan. program of Maries R-II school district in Belle, MO. The music director 12. The forty girls were separated into four groups and rotated through of this program is Jamie Delcour, past president of Theta Omicron, who workshops of Making Drums, Dancing, Singing and Playing Music, and graduated in 2012. — Chelsea Wallace, editor Identifying Musical Instruments. The day ended with a musicale where members played kid-friendly tunes. Girl Scout leaders praised the chapter Iota Beta — Murray (KY) State University on the organization of the activity and presentations given. Everyone had The lights dim, the audience shuffles, and the music begins as the a great time. Our chapter looks forward to repeating this activity in the excitement for a musical swells. 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longest running, completely student-led events in the South. Students can strengthen their acting and singing ability while also having the option of trying a new role as a props coordinator, choreographer, or even as a director. Satire and fun was brought to Murray State’s historic Lovett Auditorium stage with this year’s performance of The Drowsy Chaperone. The show takes you on a ridiculous whirlwind of mix-ups and mayhem around the storyline of a wedding. All proceeds of Campus Lights productions go to a scholarship fund for Music Majors. serves as co-host with Iota Beta. —Amanda Benson, editor

Kappa Iota members participated in Tennessee State University’s 9/11 memorial service.

Kappa Iota — Tennessee State University The Kappa Iota Chapter was invited to perform for the dedication ceremony in the amphitheatre on the campus of Tennessee State University. This was a memorial service for the acknowledgement and remembrance of the tragic events that took place eleven years ago on Sept. 11. This service was dedicated to victims, families, and volunteer Iota Delta initiated Sarita Pulver (with rose) in December. contributions. We opened up the service singing “Let Us Break Bread Together,” followed by a gospel medley arranged by Miranda Gladney, one — San Diego State University of our most recent graduates. We ended the service with The Benediction Iota Delta and blew out the candles together. The beautiful remembrance ceremony This semester, Iota Delta had the pleasure of holding a pledging gave us fellowship with each other and the community. ceremony on Sept. 23, for our newest MITs. We are also pleased to have —Jasmine Jonelle-Roberta Harris, editor five potential transfer students and freshman excited to join in the spring, when they become eligible. On our campus, our chapter is represented on the Professional Studies and Fine Arts College Council, where we — Middle Tennessee State University maintain interactions with other organizations and receive support within Summer has passed, and fall made a grand entrance, promising fun our college. We are also prospective members of the university’s newest and service for the ladies of Kappa Pi Chapter. We have already completed Professional Fraternity Council, founded in July. We held a Halloween our membership recruitment week, themed around the different talents Bake Sale on Oct. 31 and plan to host our music department’s opera we have developed, showcasing our creative sides with a craft project reception in November and hold a holiday bake sale in December. We are each night. Kappa Pi has planned a number of membership recruitment also planning a concert in the spring, to showcase ensembles within the activities throughout the semester such as an ice cream social. We worked SDSU music department, as a fundraiser for Philanthropies. diligently to make our campus presence strong during homecoming week — Michelle De Nicola, editor including a spot in the homecoming parade, and are planning some great community service activities to benefit the School of Music. With the start Kappa Gamma — University of - of this amazing year, we also wish to congratulate our graduates from the Greensboro Spring and Summer: Kim Cook, Brittany Clinton, Solana Hawkenson, We presented our inaugural Mr. SAI pageant this past fall. With its and Clarissa Moditz! — Shelby Huggins, editor huge success, we look forward to it in 2013. Gianna Capelli, assistant chairman of our service committee, is working with Sarah Dorsey, library — chief, on getting a children’s music book collection for our Harold Kappa Upsilon Schiffman Music Library. We will soon welcome children and their This year marks the tenth anniversary for the chapter. The first order families. Graduate affiliate Morgan Soja recently presented at the North of business our chapter tackled was a fundraiser at a local restaurant. We Carolina Music Educators Association on her culturally responsive look forward to having an even bigger success with our many fundraisers teaching study. It was a hit! We are proud of our chapter for receiving the and philanthropies to come this year! Kappa Upsilon had a successful Collegiate Chapter Achievement Award last fall, and we hope to be more fall membership recruitment this year with five new MITs: Chelsea spectacular this semester. Blankenship, Jessica Huey, Mallory Rathbun, and Hannah Renken. We even started a trend called Sister in A Bucket where we randomly Sisterhood is a primary focus for our chapter this year. We have had choose a sister and hold Sister Dates to get to know them better. To our small gatherings to bond as sisters recently by cuddling up to watch a surprise, sisters from across the country have begun to follow in our steps, movie together as we shared a buffet of ice cream flavors! In support of and they love it as much as we do. We had wonderful recitals last semester sisterhood, a new activity we are implementing into our chapter this year is and great student teachers this semester. They are eager and ready to “Sisters of the Month.” an idea brought up at an executive board meeting educate young minds. To sum it all up, Kappa Gamma Chapter is as they during the visit of our lovely Theta A PO, Judy Coder. We look forward say, hitting the ground running, and we are ready for the next big idea. to flourishing further this year and achieving our National Objectives one —Angela Hairston, editor step at a time. —Katelyn Nickerson, editor

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ALPHA A Miranda Ray and VPR Sarah Mortensen opened the day with formal Alpha A Province Day was held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Opening ceremonies. Two outstanding workshops were presented: . The Northwest Ohio Alumnae Chapter hosted, “Sound Painting” by Dr. Bill Ryan; and “Vocal Jazz” with Edye Evans assisted by the Mu Delta Chapter. The day started with the affiliation Hyde. We played many spirited rounds of SAI Bingo, enjoyed an of three new members into the Northwest Ohio Alumnae Chapter. SAI Songbook singalong, and observed a musicale presented by Mu Attendees then attended a presentation by Xi initiate Dr. Alice Peterson Alpha sisters Holly Cassell (violin), and Alexandra Ray (oboe), Jesse on early musical instruments, complete with demonstrations. After Slocum (string bass), and Mary Mattingly and Haley Hildebrandt lunch, a mini-musicale was performed by members of the Northwest (vocals). Sisters also enjoyed a large variety of French pastries and Ohio Alumnae Chapter. The Ruby Sword of Honor was presented to appropriately decorated cakes made by a Detroit bakery. We had a Kristen Thiel, a recent graduate of Gamma Omicron. The province “sweet” connection here; Mu Alpha’s Alexandra Renny worked at that yearbook directory awards went to Sigma Mu and Pontchartrain bakery last summer. It was certainly clear that ’s unpredictable Alumnae Chapter. The final session was a presentation on Orff weather could not dampen the sisterhood, energy, joy, and SAI spirit of Instruments given by Friend of the Arts Brian Burnett. The day ended these Alpha B sisters! — Sally Roach, Alpha B Province Officer with a trip to Woodlawn Cemetery to visit the grave of Georgina Potts. — Bernadette Skodack, Alpha A Province Officer NU The Spokane Alumnae Chapter hosted Nu Province Day on Saturday, ALPHA B Sept. 29, at the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, with Less than 2 years ago, then-National President Liz Nordling over 60 in attendance. The program included a recital titled “Faces of installed the Mu Alpha chapter at Grand Valley State University. On the Organ” by cathedral organist/choirmaster and Spokane Alumnae Jan. 26, the Mu Alpha sisters hosted Alpha B Province Day. While Chapter member Janet Satre Ahrend, a presentation by Past National we experienced typical Michigan blizzard-like conditions the day President Elizabeth Nordling, and a musicale featuring performers before, that Saturday was mostly clear with blue skies, safe roads, from several chapters in the province. We also had a memorial service, and very deep snow on the GVSU campus! Mu Alpha President a report from the National Convention, and a very successful raffle and Phlea-Phlam for SAI Philanthropies. — Submitted by Julie Roberts, Spokane Alumnae President

Nu Province Day took place at Spokane’s Episcopal Church of Saint Alpha B Province Day featured cakes. John the Evangelist.

— California State University, Fresno “Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord,” “Mama I’m a Big Girl Now,” “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” By the The ladies of Kappa Psi Chapter welcomed five wonderful sisters this end of the musicale, all Lee Buddies members were on stage, dancing, fall: Britny Corbin, Danielle Radtke, Emily Johnson, Emily Wallace, and singing, laughing, and having a great time. The sisters of Lambda Eta Julia Lucero. Now thirteen women strong and with spring recruitment to were completely touched by the impact their music impressed upon Lee look forward to, we are excited to see our chapter bloom. Buddies members. This musicale was a very moving experience hopefully — Sidney Finden, editor to be repeated in years to come. — Mariah Varner, editor

Lambda Eta — , , TN Sigma Mu — Hillsdale (MI) College This past fall, Lambda Eta decided to augment their monthly musicale Fall 2012 began on a high note for the chapter as the college by turning the performance into a fun-filled service project. Upon treated members to a new residence. In addition, during the National suggestion of the chapter Music Director Mariah Varner, the sisters agreed Convention, Sigma Mu initiate Sandra Pooley was awarded the Ruby to perform for Lee Buddies, a Lee University student service organization Sword of Honor by Province Officer Jennie Ross during the National which caters to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Convention. The chapter also held its 11th annual charity ball on Sept. 29 (IDD). This musicale, aptly entitledLee Buddies Extravaganza!, took to buy instruments for Camden Frontier School. The theme of the ball place on Oct. 11 and featured ten numbers, four of which involved direct was A Night at the Opera. The event was a great success. participation of Trousdale School students. These numbers included — Rose Okeyo, editor

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Bloomington (IN) Cleveland (OH) The Bloomington Alumnae Chapter met for their annual Several members of the chapter visited the Cleveland Hope Honors Luncheon in April 2012. Attendees included Friends of Lodge on Dec.20, to engage the residents in a holiday sing-a-long. We the Arts and National Arts Associates. A silent auction was held to brought a songbook, and our two lovely participants sang through benefit the general fund, and many donations were received for the its entire contents! They even picked up percussion instruments and Atlanta Women’s Shelter for Women and Children to be delivered to played for the residents when they wanted to add some extra spice to the National Convention. New officers were installed and awards the songs. Both SAI members and Hope Lodge residents reminisced presented: a 50-year membership pin to Hilary Hamilton; a recognition together about holiday memories. We believe that we truly brought pin to Jessica Gaus for many contributions; and a recognition pin to some warmth to the lodge that cold December evening. The staff was pianist Catherine Smith for many masterful lecture/performances over appreciative, and we had a blast! — Melissa Sorohan, editor the years. Friend of the Arts Victor Harnack hosted the Opening Tea in September. Member Daisy Chew (clarinet) and doctoral students at , prospective affiliate Yana Weinstein (voice) and Anthony Weinstein (piano), presented the program. The Rose of Dedication was presented to former president Mary Kominowski, and a Memorial Service was held for Betty Vanderbilt. Mary Mills shared Convention highlights, and the “Adopt-An-Instrument” program continues in area schools with seventeen instruments currently rented at very low cost. The meeting adjourned to a festive social hour, hosted by the Executive Board. — Mary Ruth Yates, editor

Boulder (CO) After a third of the chapter attended the Mardi Gras-themed Xi The Des Moines Alumnae Chapter sing for Barnes & Noble customers. C Province Day on Jan. 19, we are ready to kick off into the New Year! Our members joined in manning a Colorado Music Educators Des Moines (IA) Association booth recently, and now we are currently planning our The chapter had a busy fall that included affiliating 12 new annual Public Musicale at the Boulder Piano Gallery in March, and a members and presenting former Tempo! collegiate comment editor Pam pancake breakfast fundraiser. The fundraisers will support our chapter Prouty with the Rose of Constancy. The chapter held a public recital activities and scholarships for the Chapter at University of and once again partnered with the local Barnes & Noble for a bookfair Colorado Boulder. Other events this spring will include a musicale to raise money for music programs in the Des Moines Public Schools. focusing on American composers by the students of our members Marcia Isaac led a group of chapter members in cataloging 105 string and sisterhood activities incorporated into all of our regular meetings. instruments and sending them to areas in need; Marcia personally These fun games give us a chance to really connect with our sisters delivered string basses to the high school in tornado-ravaged Joplin, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. If you MO. Sara Danielson is leading an effort to transport instruments, could write six words to describe yourself, what would they be? How music, and supplies to an orphanage in Haiti. This fall the chapter also started a one-on-one mentoring program with Pi Chapter at Drake about “sisters make life and music beautiful”? — Patty Krus, editor University and held a special gathering with Pi seniors. — Stacie Bendixen, editor Chicago (IL) Among the twinkling lights of three Christmas trees and other (CA) beautiful Christmas decorations, the chapter met at the home of The chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary in November 2011 with Alberta Daniels and Lucy Almagro for their Christmas meeting. a luncheon at the home of Ann Marquis Fisher and a performance The afternoon was filled with SAI business, Fraternity Education by charter member Bonnie Geha Pearson. Special guests included minutes, and beautiful musicale moments featuring Viola Manning then-National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters Leslie Odom Miller, (alto recorder) and Kay Bobis (piano). One of the highlights of the Regional Officer Edie Marshall, and Province Officer Tessique afternoon was the affiliation of new member Allison Harvey, Kappa . Dorinda Chase, Barbara Vail, Nancy Rude, and Ariel Chapter initiate and recent graduate from the University of Nebraska- Witbeck also played at the event, which featured a history of the Lincoln. Allison is the 2012 recipient of the National Collegiate chapter and lots of fun memories. In September 2012, Nancy Rude Leadership Award, announced at the National Convention in Atlanta. hosted the meeting with Carol Morris performing. Sandy Watkins The engraved medallion was presented to her on behalf of the NEB and Diane Barton-Brown played at the October meeting, which Sandy by Chicago Alumnae Chapter President Belinda King. Congratulations Watkins hosted. In November, Ariel Witbeck hosted the meeting and and welcome, Allie! — Gloria Messerschmidt, editor performed with Sandy Watkins, Nancy Rude, and Ellen Callahan. Friend of the Arts Deborah Sigg hosted the January chapter meeting,

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was Beta Kappa president and received the Sword of Honor. She then earned the Master’s in Music Pedagogy from Texas Woman’s University. In past years, she had performed extensively as part of a duo piano team with her late husband. A Service of Celebration was held at her church on Nov. 17, with all the musical groups directed by Alice taking part in the service. Chapter member Elizabeth Barney accompanied vocalists and congregational hymns. The choir sent us forth with the “Hallelujah Chorus,” rejoicing in the life of Alice Walker. She will be greatly missed. — Jean Frick, editor Gainesville (FL) One of the goals of the chapter this year is to empower women through a community service project. Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Center was selected for our outreach project. Peaceful Paths serves The East Bay Alumnae Chapter celebrated 50 years in November survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford, and Union 2011. counties. Peaceful Paths provides a safe place to receive intervention, with Sandy Watkins performing. Our Public Musicale was held in advocacy, and education services. When we inquired about the needs February, featuring Katie Harrell’s composition “Mass for Women’s Voices, of the organization, we were given a list of items that would help the Organ, Percussion and Dance.” Sandy Watkins, Nancy Rude, and Virginia women empower their own lives. Gainesville alumnae SAI members Cockrell were also on the program. Megan Delventhal, Holly Burnett, generously donated their time, talent, and treasure and created 35 lovely Kendelyn Beck, and Eva Langfeldt played at the March meeting hosted gift bags. The gift bags with the desired items were delivered to Peaceful by Carol Morris. — Ann Marquis Fisher, editor Paths Gainesville office in time for a holiday surprise. — Barbara Wingo, editor Evansville (IN) The chapter affiliated Kayla Ryan and Lauren Stoner in September. Houston (TX) In November, the chapter held a musical petting zoo for Isaac’s Day of In December, Houston Alumnae volunteered for the Houston Music, a family festival to raise money for music education and music Symphony’s Family Concert Hip Hoppin’ Christmas. Sisters helped therapy programs for children with cancer. The festival was held in with the instrument petting zoo where children were able to try out honor of Isaac, the son of chapter member Amy Miller, who lost his different wind, string, and percussion instruments before the concert. battle with cancer at the age of four in April 2012. Finally, Friend of It was a great opportunity for the chapter to educate youth on how all the Arts member Daniel Craig, Associate Professor of Music at the of the instruments work and create sound. It was also exciting to work University of Southern Indiana, received the 2012 Vanderburgh County with the Symphony and spread the knowledge of SAI. Arts Award, part of the 2012 Arts Awards given by the Arts Council of — Morgan Fargo, editor Southwestern Indiana, for his efforts to make the arts an integral part of programming for students and as part of the University’s outreach Houston effort. — Holly Higgins, editor Alumnae Chapter members Fort Worth held an At the Opening Luncheon in September, nine members gave us instrument reports on their convention experience, including that we had won the petting zoo Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award for Region III. In October, we before a Christmas affiliated Marjorie Prokosch, a graduate from Beta Alpha chapter, with concert. a program by Carla White. Also in October, pianist Gabriela Martinez was presented at Texas Wesleyan in the Stephen Barr Memorial concert. This annual concert is supported by our chapter. Our Dinner with Friends was held in December. This time was meaningful as it was our first gathering since the loss of our beloved president, Alice Walker, who passed away in November after suffering a series of strokes. Alice had been Minister of Music and Organist at Arlington Heights United Methodist Church since 1963, and was serving a fourth term as president. She received her Bachelor’s from Texas Wesleyan where she

Alumnae Comment Editor Kim Everett, an initiate of Gamma Rho Chapter, can be reached at [email protected]. Send photo submissions to Gregory Dickens at [email protected].

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Members of the and Virginia Orem, Friend of the Arts Doug Ross and wife Joanne Indianapolis Ross, and chapter members attended our annual Fall Round-Up Picnic Alumnae Chapter study the carillon in September. This past summer, Lauren Knust performed with the of the Scottish Rite Symphony Orchestra. Lauren participated in masterclasses, Cathedral. private lessons, lectures, and the final concert. Lois Thurner and Beth Flynn worked hard getting our budget prepared while drumming up business for our fundraisers with Jewel and Speedway gift cards. We are looking forward to auditions for the annual scholarship for Beta Lambda at . — Bridget Fine, editor (NV) The chapter affiliated Anita Strassberger and Heather Sewell in January. We held a successful cookie dough and Tupperware fundraiser in November and attended a pot-luck at Anita’s home in December. We ushered and sold tickets for the Desert Winds wind ensemble concert; Indianapolis (IN) Province Officer Lynzii O’Connor is a member of Desert Winds. In the spring, we are sponsoring a scholarship competition for freshman Our January 2013 meeting was held at the historic Scottish woman entering the UNLV music department. — Chris Heisler, editor Rite Cathedral in downtown Indianapolis. We were so happy to be welcoming our Province Officer, Shannon Wagner, but received an added surprise visit from our National President Leslie Odom Miller. Long Beach (CA) The chapter opened the 2012-2013 year with our traditional salad Our guests certainly added to the joyful nature of the day. Bill Engle, luncheon preceded by a great Convention report by President MaryAnn carilloneur at the Scottish Rite and Butler University, presented a Friedl. The fact that it was the hottest day on record in Long Beach did fascinating program on the history of carillons, their construction, not deter us from looking forward to a year of music and fellowship, the various types found across the nation, and specifics on those in which started out with a “hats day.” — Helen O’Lone, editor our state. His talk concluded with a tour of the Scottish Rite carillon console and the 42 bells in the tower. Many of our members enjoyed trying their hand at playing the instrument. — Carolyn Lorenzoni, editor Midland (MI) On Sept. 23, the chapter presented a well-attended Midland Musicians in Recital public musicale at Chapel Lane Presbyterian Kansas City (MO) Church. Performing chapter members included Mary Adams and Diana Seven of our members attended the National Convention. Chapter Price (cello and piano), and Sarah Scmidtke and Jan Sutherland (flute President Vicki Hedger played tuba in the SAI Wind Ensemble. We and piano), with local Midland performers providing a woodwind were extremely pleased and proud to see chapter member Dixie Lou quartet, piano, violin, and organ pieces. The evening ended with Morris receive the Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award at the members serenading the audience with the SAI chorale. Eleven the Dinner of Honors. Our Fraternity Education activity in October members volunteer in the Midland Community Orchestra, directed included the members talking with each other to find members who by chapter member Wendy Hohmeyer, and played in November’s qualified for a list of awards, accomplishments, or knew fraternity facts. themed “Sea to Shining Sea” concert, which featured a special tribute Our musicale in September included an overview by Richard Byrum of to our veterans. The chapter also sponsored a Collegiate Recital on the operas to be presented by the Kansas City Lyric Opera Company Dec. 27. The performers included Alexndria Midcalf, a new initiate this season. Chapter member Penny Citro sang an aria from one of of Eta Xi from Central Michigan University. Throughout the fall, the operas, accompanied on piano by National Arts Associate John we continued the gathering of instruments for the Great Lakes Bay Schaefer. Our musicale in October focused on the 200th anniversary Musical Instrument Recovery service project. Instruments are placed of the birth of Franz Liszt and included piano solos played by Edythe locally and nationally through People-to-People. In addition, a full set McNown and Julie Watson, and a biographical presentation by Marilyn of unused Orff instruments were recovered from a church and placed Miller. – Vicki Hedger, editor on loan to the Coleman Public Schools. — Jan Sutherland, editor Lake County (IN) A new executive board was installed at our annual Spring Banquet Milwaukee (WI) “My Candle Burns,” written by Libby Larsen and given its premiere in May 2012. Four members and a Friend of the Arts attended performance by chapter member Martha Stoner at the National National Convention. Next, we had our meeting between the new and Convention, was commissioned with funds donated to the chapter in old executive boards to exchange information and brainstorm ideas. memory of Lillian Brooke. The chapter was so pleased with the results Plans are already set for a monthly social gathering. We rehearsed our of this commission that members of the Milwaukee Alumnae chapter Pumpkin Carols so we would be ready to perform in an area nursing voted last spring to place any undesignated memorial donations into a home in Dyer, where charter member Barbara Miller resides. Region fund to be used for future music commissions. The chapter celebrated V RO Peggy Glennie, Valparaiso University Professors Marcia Lewis

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Minneapolis/St. Paul (MN) The chapter met Oct. 9 at Wayzata Community Church. Honorary Member Carol Barnett performed her Wynne’s Lulabye and, with Dr. Diana Lee Lucker, Two Little Dances for Steven for 4-hand Piano. Her Thelma’s Country Garden, was written for and performed by Thelma Hunter (piano). Barnett and Lucker performed David Evan Thomas’ Psalm and Dance, and John Weaver’s Rhapsody for Flute and Organ. Lucker concluded on organ with Praeludium in C by Buxtehude, Chant du soir by Enrico Bossi, and Toccata by Charles-Marie Widor. On Nov. 11, Dr. Sarah Schmalenberger presented “Singing Bowls, A Resource for Building Community Voice” at University of St. Thomas, where she is a faculty member. This was a very innovative and informative program. On Jan. 14, Mary Lois Dick (soprano), Mary Goetz (piano), and Patricia Nortwen (piano) performed a number of compositions. Two awards were given to outstanding members: Thelma The Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter held a 1920s-themed fundraiser in Hunter received the Sword of Honor; and Madalyn Staupe Traun, November. an “Evening In Paris Soirée of the Arts” on Nov.10. The co-chairs of received the chapter’s Community Music Award, in part for three this very special fundraising event, Marjorie Fowler and Martha Stoner, successful “SAI Presents” concerts. — Madalyn Staupe Traun, editor assembled a fabulous list of performers, personalities coordinator Tammy Enevold invited the most interesting people to the party (guests Moscow-Pullman (ID) impersonating various celebrities of the ’20s), and food coordinators The 51st year of the chapter incorporated the “Rhythms of Life” Cathie Schmanski and Tammy Enevold found 1920s recipes! Suzanne theme for the year. The Marimba Madness program, delivered by Freshley assisted Martha Stoner with publicity. The soirée could not member Mary Donohoe challenged our members to sing and play in have happened without the gracious generosity of Jo Anne Krause and a Zimbabwe marimba ensemble. Chapter President Amanda C. Soto her husband, who opened their beautiful home for this event. Proceeds presented on the rich musical traditions of central Tanzania by sharing will fund various scholarships and awards that are supported by the her research video and audio footage from the Fifth Annual Chamwino chapter. The December Musicale was held at The Lutheran Home Music Festival. In addition, she discussed the various needs of the only and featured a performance of “A Civil War Christmas” written by music education program in all of Tanzania. Local ethnomusicologist, Suzanne Freshley and performed by the chapter’s “Civil War Singers.” Dr. Barry Bilderback, shared his knowledge of the music of Ghana and At the January 2013 meeting, Virginia Grossman received her 50 Year had alumnae sisters singing and dancing with one another. Certificate. — Jill K. Anderson, editor — Amanda C. Soto, editor

Nordling Returns to Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumnae Chapter fter serving for three years as who “gives new meaning to SAI, because National Vice President Ritual S stands for Supportive, A stands for Aand Fraternity Education and six Amazing, and I stands for Inspiring.” years as National President of Sigma Alpha Liz came forward, was crowned Iota, Elizabeth Nordling returned to the “Our Cookie Queen” and given her royal Minneapolis/St. Paul Alumnae Chapter of SAI Scepter, (Crown and Scepter created by on Jan. 14, at Patricia Nortwen’s home. Gladys Howell). She sat on her throne A surprise highlight of the meeting and was serenaded by the “Cookie Choir” was a skit, written and directed by Sandra (the members of the cast, plus Wendy Berthene, (Emcee), with the following Bokovoy and Pat Smith), who sang “Liz, performers: Patricia Nortwen (Refined the Cookie Maker,” with words by Lorie Sugar), Shari Boehnen (Enriched Flour) and Ludwig to the tune of “Onward, Christian Heather Dick (Premium Chocolate). In the Soldiers”, and Gladys Howell, Piano. words of the script, “The person we honor Elizabeth said later that she was is refined … enriched with many talents … “surprised, delighted and humbled … and provides premium service.” Instead of a something I will never forget.” Everyone “new ritual” honoring “exceptional service to there that day will also never forget the the Chapter,” the skit took Special Action Initiative (S A I). The topic was fun of welcoming our Elizabeth Nordling back to the Minneapolis/St. “Cookies” that are Superior, Attractive (with) Icing (S A I), made by one Paul Alumnae Chapter.

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Newly affiliated members of the Orange County Alumnae Chapter in October: (from left) Trillian Mundy, Chelsea Demerest-Smith, Krista Scharf, Maxine Cox, and the initiated Patroness, Janis Pasquali (center).

McKinney and Kyla Dickerson Santana provided beautiful singing Members of the Moscow-Pullman Alumnae Chapter briefly became a at the affiliation of four new members — Trillian Mundy, Chelsea Zimbabwe marimba ensemble. Demerest-Smith, Krista Scharf, Maxine Cox — and the initiation of Patroness. Janis Pasquali. A holiday brunch in December ended the (LA) calendar year as we planned for our annual college scholarship program To kick off the Christmas season, the chapter held its Annual with auditions in early April. — Joan Kennedy, editor Holiday Musicale on Dec. 1. Joining us were members from Theta Theta, , and the Southeastern Louisiana SAI Colony. Phoenix (AZ) Honored guests included Jennifer Zerangue, National Vice President, The chapter ended the 2011-2012 year on a high note by sending Finance, and Omega C Province Officer Mary Luquette. After the five sisters to the National Convention in Atlanta. Sarah Mason and formal musicale portion of the program, friend of the chapter Debbie Marilyn Daggett both served on national committees, and Jennifer Fagnano led us in a lively Christmas sing-a-long. Christmas music, good Cady was elected to be the new Omicron PO. Phlea-Phlam was another food, and lots of fun were had by all! — Marci Kraus, editor success for the chapter as Sharon Seeds and June Chartrand oversaw the chapter booth. The sisters raised $393 for SAI Philanthropies, Inc. The chapter also had the pleasure of donating $300 to the first convention service project. Our sisters returned from convention refreshed, full of sisterly love, and enthusiastic about the upcoming event season. We enjoyed Honorary SAI Member Rachel Barton Pine’s solo violin recital at the beautiful Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on Sept. 21. We presented Our Perfect Red Rose to her with our SAI love and appreciation for her spirit and dedication to music. We are looking forward to a year full of performances, possible affiliations, service projects and sisterly musical collaborations! — Tara Cleveland, editor Pontchartrain (MI) The members of the chapter are thrilled and honored to have won the 2012 National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award. Many members worked hard to achieve this, and we are looking forward to another successful year. Last May, we welcomed a new active member to our chapter: Lisa Shanks, a 2007 initiate of Iota Pi at . New Orleans Alumnae Chapter members gather at Christmas. Lisa teaches elementary music and also gives private piano instruction. At our June picnic, we honored long-time sister Mary Monroe with the Rose of Dedication. Mary has served our chapter in almost every Orange County (CA) capacity possible and helped to design the Alpha Province Flag, which We started off the year with an SAI family swim party in is used at every convention. Irene Kinsey Stare, beloved Patroness September. It was fun to greet old members and meet new ones! A member, celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 24 in Wellesley, MA. formal meeting was held on Oct. 13 where we got to meet our new Irene has been a Patroness of SAI since 1960 when Delta Chapter Province Officer, Clarissa Constantine. The Rose of Constancy was was still active. She continued this special relationship with the awarded to Ann Patrick Green. Our musicale was a fraternity sing Pontchartrain Alumnae Chapter after it was formed in 1967. Since she with instrumental accompaniment thanks to Joan Kennedy, Heather moved to Massachusetts, she has continued to send generous donations Orozco, Haley Schwalbe, Susan Scranton, and Judy Tumlinson. Kathy to the chapter each year. She was awarded the new Patroness Sword of

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Philharmonic Orchestra, and Rochester Broadway Theatre League. In he Service Project November, chapter members were treated to a tour of the Sibley Music Committee of the Library by chapter member Linda Blair, head of cataloging. The Sibley T Pontchartrain Alumnae Chapter, including Nicole Behn at Music Library, founded in 1904, serves the Eastman School of Music left, assembled care packages for and the University of Rochester. It is the largest academic music library Alpha A Province collegiate sisters in . At our January meeting, we listened to music of for Valentine’s Day. The chapters included Alpha Chapter at the chapter member Karen Tanaka, one of Japan’s leading living composers. , Sigma The chapter is sponsoring a new work by Tanaka as part of Rochester Mu at , Gamma Philharmonic Orchestra’s performances of female composers. The new Omicron at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and Mu Delta composition will be performed for the first time in May. at the University of Toledo. Each — Holly Barry, editor package was filled with SAI love, musical cheer and chocolates! This is the first of many planned steps Rockford (IL) to bridge the gap between college Chapter member Carol Reckmeyer presented an SAI Rose to and alumnae chapters. Honorary Member Rachel Barton Pine when she performed with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra in October. A musicale at the new Honor in October 2007, when Judy and Dave Culler visited her in her Nicholson Conservatory was presented by members Barbara Simon, home at that time. She still treasures that day and enjoys looking at Mary Jo Armstrong, and Mary Phillips (woodwind duo and keyboard) the pictures that were taken. In honor of Irene’s 100th birthday, the on Dec. 2. An important service project was completed in January chapter signed a card for her and sent a dozen roses after their February when member Ellen Roseberg delivered items collected by our chapter meeting. — Judy Culler and Pat Loeffler to Shelter Care, a facility for abused women. This has been a busy and worthwhile start to the 2012-2013 SAI year. — Fern Armstrong, editor Rochester (NY) The chapter initiated Juliana Athayde, Concertmaster of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, as a National Arts Associate on Sept. 9. The chapter also affiliated Rita George Simmons and Erin Donnelly. Pianist and composer Barbara Noval reactivated her membership. She is past president of the Rochester Piano Teachers’ Guild and on the faculty of the Nazareth College Community Music Program. She is a graduate of The Julliard School and Eastman School of Music and has performed at Lincoln Center. Her musical, Once Upon a Stage, was performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Nancy Calocerinos, also a graduate of Ithaca College, reactivated her membership. Nancy has been involved with marketing for the Syracuse Symphony, Rochester Rochester Alumnae Seventy-year year member of the San Francisco Alumnae Chapter Marge Chapter Cassingham, center, with fellow San Francisco Peninsula Alumnae members, Chapter members, from left, Laurel Brobst-Gilbert and Sue Larson. including president Pat Scott toured The San Francisco Peninsula (CA) Sibley Music We were delighted to present a Seventy-Year Membership Certificate Library at the Eastman School to Marge Cassingham who was initiated by Alpha Omicron Chapter of Music and the at in 1942. She later served as president and was University of awarded the Ruby Sword of Honor and has maintained active SAI Rochester. The Summer 2012 membership and served on the officer board every year in alumnae PAN PIPES was chapters in Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, and San Francisco Peninsula found there. areas. She is a pianist and continues to be heard every year in SAI programs as soloist, accompanist, chamber pianist in chapter programs, public musicales, Province Days, community service, as well as in her church, local two-piano, and performance clubs. In addition to her alumnae chapter leadership, she served two terms as Delta Province Officer and two terms as SAI Philanthropies Summer Music Scholarships Director. Her other awards include the Rose of Honor, the Rose of Constancy, and the Diamond Sword Alumnae Leadership for Region I. — Sue Larson, editor

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Monica the Mideast and Indonesia. Her lecture was illustrated with recordings Hernandez, VP of Islamic music, including religious chants. The November meeting Membership (left) receives of the chapter took place at the Lakewood Playhouse. Member “Georgina’s Pot” Erin Guinup presented a program entitled “Women Composers in from Wendy Musical Theatre.” She sang songs from musicals composed by Betty Woolsey, VP- Comden, Jenny Giering, Mary Rodgers, Lucy Simon, Georgia Swift, Ritual at the , Alumnae Kay Swift, Jeanine Tesori. Although the songs were written by these Chapter’s women composers, they were published under the names of famous October male composers, such as George Gershwin, Richard Porter, Sigmund meeting. Romberg, and Oscar Wilde. Also performing a number of the songs was Erin’s colleague Elsie Campello. They were accompanied by pianist Timothy Strong. — Dr. Evangeline Rimbach, editor Tampa (FL) The chapter continues to explore new opportunities, projects, and ideas. We held our first Holiday Brunch in December for alumnae and collegiate sisters in the area. Also, in December, we sent out “stay-at- home” tea letters to area sisters. These letters included a Red Rose teabag, as well as information and invitation to our upcoming meetings and events. We have prepared many new items for Phlea-Phlam. Seattle (WA) These new items include hoodies/jean jackets with letters, décor for The chapter awarded $950 in summer music camp scholarships the door or wall, and jewelry. We continue to sell ritual headbands and to five local girls. Four of these girls performed for the chapter’s badge buddies. The Tampa Alumnae Chapter continues to cherish our first musicale of the year, demonstrating their talents on flute, connection and collaboration with the collegiate chapters in the Tampa bassoon, violin, and cello. The scholarship gives girls a chance to go Bay Area. — Anna-Marie Wright, editor to music camps and is an excellent introduction to SAI before they are in college. Former chapter President Krista Mercier has been Tulsa (OK) instrumental in organizing the scholarship program since its start Following a tradition of providing community service as part in 2004. The chapter has awarded $6,780 to 38 young women and of the chapter’s annual August Membership Brunch, a total of looks forward to continuing the program in future years. This year 124 items were donated to be forwarded to Tulsa’s Day Center for also marked the 60-year anniversary of Louanne Shelton, the current the Homeless. A large wicker basket of contributions included chapter president. She has served several board positions in her time toothbrushes, tooth paste, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, facial tissue, with the chapter and was elected to be president again this past spring. Band-Aids, hair care products, Vaseline, and other personal hygiene As part of this year’s theme, the Healing Power of Music, chapter items. In previous years, the chapter has used the brunch to provide members have been sharing their experiences of loved ones being stuffed animals for children in Tulsa area hospitals and collected non- helped by music. Most recently, Chapter President Louanne Shelton perishable foodstuffs for the Community Food Bank of Oklahoma. shared the story of an emotional performance by Yo-Yo Ma bringing a packed audience together shortly after the 9-11 attacks on our country. Sharing these stories is just one way we bond as a chapter. Members show appreciation for each other by passing on Georgina’s Pot, a rose-covered flower pot in which a small token is given to a selected member. At our October meeting, the pot was passed from vice president of ritual, Wendy Woosley, to vice president of membership, Monica Hernandez. And no one embodies the spirit of supporting her fellow SAI sisters quite like Jane Ann Bradbury; when a member falls ill and is unable to attend meetings, she’s always there! — Nancy Matesky/Lauren Zeck, co-editors Tacoma (WA) The October meeting of the chapter took place at the Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community. The interesting and educational program featured Dr. Sean Williams, professor at Evergreen State College in Olympia. She spoke on the topic “Islamic Music: From Egypt to Indonesia.” Dr. Williams has done a great deal of research on Islamic music and has traveled and studied in Muslim countries in Members of the Tulsa Alumnae Chapter carol at the Montereau Retirement Center.

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The first day of December was a busy one for the chapter members assisted Sigma Gamma at the with the college women’s fall initiation ceremony. Alumnae taking part included Sue Amstutz, Karen Gingrich, Kaci Schick, Jean Wallace, and Zeta A Province Officer Hazel Rowena Mills. Later on that same day, eight alumnae members visited two retirement establishments for Christmas caroling in which chapter members reside. Beginning at Aberdeen Heights Assisted Living Center, the singers were joined by chapter member and resident Catherine Nixon. The alums proceeded in a car caravan to Montereau Retirement Center to continue the caroling. There, chapter member and resident Ruth Meck added her voice to those of the visiting carolers. The caroling party was a lot of fun and warmly appreciated by the residents in the audience at each venue — Sue Amstutz, editor Pan’s Legacy member and Urbana Alumnae Chapter charter member Many children participated in the Volusia County Alumnae Chapter Elizabeth Franklin. Instrument Petting Zoo. chapter on the University of Illinois campus as well as to the Urbana Alumnae Chapter over the years. Patroness Mary Bates also gave of her time and musical talents to the Urbana Alumnae Chapter. She was initiated by the Sigma Delta chapter in 1994. At age 78, she underwent special training which qualified her for full participation in the alumnae chapter. Well into her 90s, Mary was playing for retired teachers’ organizations, church, and accompanying students for contests. She passed away in November 2011. — Sue Crawford, editor

Volusia (FL) The 5th Annual Instrument Petting Zoo of the Volusia County Alumnae and Eta Pi chapters was a success beyond anyone’s Urbana (IL) expectations. Families began showing up twenty minutes early, and we A dear SAI friend and charter member of the Urbana Alumnae were “wall-to-wall” until 15 minutes before the event officially ended. Chapter passed away on June 4. Elizabeth Franklin was 101 years old. In 2011, we had 142 children attend with their families. In 2012, we had She began her college years majoring in piano but later switched to over 230 children attend with their families! The success of this service voice. She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor project can be measured by a comment from the mom of a seven year of Music Education Degree. After teaching elementary music for three old: “Last year we attended the Instrument Petting Zoo after reading years in Rantoul, IL, she joined her father in his telephone business. about it in the newspaper. My son fell in love with the violin; he began In 1949, she became a charter member of the Urbana Alumnae lessons shortly afterwards and is almost finished with his first book of Chapter. The 2000 SAI Convention, held in Dallas, dedicated the SAI study. After today’s visit he is also interested in the bassoon.” There you Philanthropies, Inc. Benefit Concert to her “in grateful appreciation for have it, why we do service projects in a nutshell: reaching and teaching her generosity to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. and the Century Drive.” Her our community, spreading the knowledge and opportunities through love of music and of SAI endeared her to many in the Sigma Delta musical experiences. — Valerie Seinfeld, editor Save the dates — July 23-27, 2015 in St. Louis