TTTEMPOEMPOEMPOEMPO!!! DEC T ! 2014 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY WHAT’S INSIDE Chapter Re-Installs at Bethune-Cookman Theta Xi — Bethune-Cookman University, FL f you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it, anything you want to, do it.” We proudly sang these lyrics that coincided with the occasion for the day. On May 3, twenty musically talented, beautiful Iladies that attend Bethune-Cookman University reactivated a chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota. The bond started when a group of young women on campus began the reactivation process. As a result of those efforts, we became a colony. 2 2015 National The road was not easy, there were many obstacles and set- Convention backs that we had to endure. However, through hard work, leadership, dedication, community service, and outstanding musicianship we were able to overcome these obstacles and The charter members of Theta Xi at Bethune-Cookman can now refer to ourselves as the Theta Xi Chapter of Sigma University with National President Leslie Odom Miller Alpha Iota. — Dania Henry, member (back row, center). 3 Collegiate Delta Gamma’s Night of Pinning Comment By Cara Walkover Delta Gamma, University of Florida t fell down the drain. The culmination of a semester of memoriz- ing names and policies, of musicale rehearsals and community ser- vice brainstorming, of tradition and sisterhood was lying helplessly in a storm drain. The golden pipes of pan, perched on top of a felt Irose, twinkled out from its dark prison. Her badge fell down the drain. 8 It happened at the least opportune moment. It was the perfect night Alumnae for hushed voices, surprise visits, and hugs. It was the perfect night to Comment welcome new women home. It was not, however, the perfect night for a sister to lose her badge. Mass panic ensued as all of the sisters tried to immediately rescue the badge in distress. Using cell phones to illuminate the drain, girls GREGORY DICKENS huddled together to lower a computer cord with a magnet taped to the Publications end to the badge. Another group pried branches off of trees in hopes Manager that they would easily reach through the grate. It was all to no avail. Not nearly strong enough, the magnet dangled RUTH SIEBER JOHNSON uselessly centimeters away from the pin. The sisters reluctantly moved Executive Director on, exchanging campus phone numbers so a knight in orange and blue armor could save the day. After welcoming the last hopeful girl to her new home, plans were CONTACT US hatched. A borrowed broom and two packs of gum became the rescue 828.251.0606 equipment of choice. Two sisters made their way back to the infamous [email protected] storm drain. Chewing until their jaws ached, they softened the gum into a sticky sai-national.org putty to attach to the end of the broom. Still in their dresses, heels, and Phoebe Stewart holds her SAI pin, freshly PIN continued on page12 rescued from a storm drain. 22 2015 national convention Seeking Recommendations For Fraternity Leadership Positions For The 2015-2018 Triennium very member of Sigma Alpha Iota has an opportunity to RESPONSIBILITIES of NEB Members participate in the Fraternity’s nominating process. The The members of the NEB direct the policy of the fraternity and nominating committee is looking for the most qualified transact fraternity business in the interim of convention. Four day candidates for the National Executive Board, Regional Officer, meetings are usually held twice a year for the purpose of reviewing reports, Eand Province Officer positions. Recommendation forms can be found on acting on recommendations, authorizing the budget, and laying plans the SAI website and sent to Linda McAlpin, Chairman of the Nominating for guiding the fraternity’s future. NEB members are expected to be in Committee ([email protected]), to be received no later than Jan. constant contact with fraternity members, to supervise the work assigned 15, 2015. to directors and committees, and to interpret the Fraternity National Bylaws and procedures. They work closely with SAI Philanthropies, WHO is elected at the National Convention? Inc., the charitable arm of Sigma Alpha Iota, and appoint the Chairman The seven elected members of the NEB, the eight Regional Officers, of Philanthropies. [Individual job descriptions are available on the SAI and the sixty-three Province Officers are elected by the delegates of the website.] National Convention in St. Louis, July 23-27, 2015. RESPONSIBILITIES of Regional Officers WHO may recommend a candidate? The Regional Officer serves as a liaison between the Province Officers Any SAI in good standing may recommend a candidate. Suggestions in her Region and the National Executive Board, contributes to the are also solicited from the collegiate and alumnae chapters. Interested training of the POs in her region, supervises the POs in her region in individuals are also encouraged to submit their names to the Nominating consultation with the appropriate National Vice President, and works Committee. with the collegiate chapter advisors, when necessary. She deals with regional level issues that come to her from the POs. WHAT qualities are important? RESPONSIBILITIES of Province Officers SAI officers are volunteers who care deeply about Sigma Alpha The Province Officer serves as a link between local chapters of her Iota, who believe in the Purpose, Vision, and Mission of SAI, and who province and her Regional Officer, the National Executive Board and want to assure the continuing health and vitality of the fraternity. A the National Directors, supervising and supporting the collegiate and candidate must have proven leadership ability and strong managerial, alumnae chapters. She maintains contact with the administration and communication and analytical skills. She should be mature, self- advisors of each collegiate chapter in the province, and conducts an annual motivated, a good team player and able to relate well to others. She should official visit to each collegiate chapter and an annual official visit or phone be a role model—someone who will represent the Fraternity well. She conference with each alumnae chapter. must be willing to make a commitment for the triennium should she be elected. • • • In addition to elected offices, the NEB welcomes recommendations WHAT is the term of office? for the various directors, chairmen, and committees. These include all National Executive Board members, Regional Officers, and Province Fraternity and Philanthropies Directors, Bylaws Committee, Chapter Officers are elected to a three year term at the close of each National Website, Distinguished Membership, Communications, Multimedia and Convention. No one may hold the same position for more than three Technology, and Yearbook Directory Committees. consecutive terms. In addition, members may not serve on the NEB for a Visit the 2015 National Convention page of the SAI website for the total of more than 6 terms. Recommendation Form for Officers at sai-national.org. ALPHA B CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS o you call this event serendipity, happy Fraternity in the CPM and the National cost of lessons or music camp tuition. The coincidence or even luck? Most likely Objectivev. chapter then held a Music Education Event, Dnot. What I am about to report is the The Alpha Lambda sisters provided “Music Is Alive In Our Lives,” on March 29 result of creativity, a desire to serve, foresight, monthly music classes during the Fall and which featured a presentation by MSU Jazz and hard work. The Alpha Lambda Chapter Winter semesters to 5-year-olds at the Piano Professor Reggie Thomas, a recital at Michigan State University (MSU) and Maplehill Head Start Facility in Lansing, MI. by scholarship recipients, presentation of the Lansing/East Lansing Alumnae Chapter The children learned about and enjoyed music awards, and a reception. Again, the sisters are small (under 20 members), in Region V’s while developing social, academic, listening demonstrated SAI’s dedication to the cause Alpha B Province, and close to the capital and motor skills during these sessions. The of Music Education. We are so proud of these of Michigan. Both won National Category Lansing/East Lansing Alumnae Chapter two chapters and the excellent work they do One Service Project Awards for the 2013-14 members sponsored their inaugural “Paving for music in their area and for our Fraternity. fraternity year, and both projects stress the the Way for Young Musicians” Project, And — in this case — smaller may be better! value and importance of music education in including a scholarship competition for — Sally Roach, Alpha B Province Officer the lives of young people as shown by our 6th-12th grade students to help cover the Tempo! • Dec. 2014 • Sigma Alpha Iota collegiate comment 3 The Iota Zeta Chapter visited National Headquarters in September. — Washburn (KS) University is Rho chapter’s hope that we will not forget this fact, and that music will Theta continue to inspire community and sisterhood in the coming year. Congratulations to our new Theta A Province Officer, Laura Smith! — Rebecca Russell, editor Theta chapter was happy to get to know Laura at her home for our first recruitment event, a swim party, as well as at Officer Training in the music — Murray State University, KY classroom where she teaches in Topeka. We look forward to her official visit. Iota Beta This year Paige Middleton, our vice president, ritual, created a Fraternity Theta Chapter holds one recruitment event per month during the education game that is unique and educational. It’s called “Meet the fall semester, allowing women with an interest in our organization Founders.” Once a month, during our FR.ED. time, Paige gives us history opportunities to meet our chapter, acquaint with one another, and learn and fun facts about one of the seven Founders. We listen and take notes about SAI.