2009-2012 National Objectives

1. 2009-2012 National Objectives • Committee Members: • Christine Bruns, Chair • Melissa Desjarlais • Rena Goss • Virginia Johnson • Holly Sansom 1

2. The Process • The committee received input from: • 2008 Leadership Seminar surveys • Individuals members and chapters via: • the SAI Listserves • SAI Circle • Province Day workshops 2

3. The Process • We asked, “What is important for the growth and development of our fraternity?” • We assessed all of the input and found several topics repeated amongst the suggestions. • Based on this, we developed the new National Objectives. 3

4. What are the National Objectives and how can we successfully fulfill them? 4

5. SAI National Objective • Strengthen our lifelong commitment to SAI through increased mentorship of and collaboration with other members and chapters. •  • Help SAIs remain active by working • together and planning for success. 5

6. How do we do it? • Be an actively involved member of your chapter - join a committee! • Have study and practice sessions to help sisters succeed academically and musically • Hold joint activities with collegiate and alumnae chapters in your area • Train with or shadow officers in other chapters or provinces • Educate MITs on chapter activities and their future roles • Join the Alumnae Association 6

7. SAI National Objective • 2. Honor and respect our Ritual through memorization and thorough study of its meaning and significance. •  • The newly revised ritual needs to be studied and chapters need to respectfully • perform each ceremony. 7

8. How do we do it? • Have fraternity education sessions to study the revised ritual and understand historical references • Work with your chapter’s VPR to have multiple practices and memorize material • Rehearse and perform ritual music well • Host or attend ritual clinics for your province to see a well performed ceremony • Watch The History of Our Sigma Alpha Iota Ritual power pointas a chapter 8

9. SAI National Objective • 3. Celebrate the diversity of our membership through appreciation of our varied educational, musical, occupational, and cultural experiences. •  • Learn about and experience each other’s music, interests, and culture. 9

10. How do we do it? • Hold themed musicales based on members’ interests and music from across the globe • Present workshops at Province Days to share varying experiences or fields • Share information during Fraternity Ed at meetings • Invite guest speakers to your events • Attend new cultural events as a group • Support women in all areas related to music, beyond teaching and performing 10

11. SAI National Objective • 4. Contribute to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. through chapter and individual giving and by participation in national projects. •  • SAI needs chapter support to remain • a vital organization. 11

12. How do we do it? • Hold a fundraiser specifically for SAI Philanthropies, Inc. • Support SAI Strings by aiding a group near you • Collect and repair instruments for People-to-People’s “Adopt an Instrument” project • Create Bold Notes scores as part of the Service for Musicians with Special Needs project • Apply for chapter grants to fund a Music Therapy project in your area • Become a member of the Symphony Society 12

13. SAI National Objective • 5. Improve communications at all levels of SAI through professional, timely, and courteous words and actions. •  • To succeed, we need towork well as a group and meet our individual obligations. 13

14. How do we do it? • Return calls and e-mails promptly, with respect • Create a calendar of deadlines (both local and national); refer to it often • Utilize the SAI Circle and Listserves • Attend or host a workshop on effective communication styles and techniques • Send newsletters and activity updates to advisors, POs, ROs, and NEB members • Maintain up-to-date bulletin boards and/or web pages • Share PO, RO and NH communications with others 14

15. SAI National Objective • 6. Advocate for music education through volunteerism and financial support. •  • We need to help ensure that music • will continue to be taught and shared • in our schools. 15

16. How do we do it? • Volunteer as music tutors in local schools • Organize a fundraiser for a music program • Organize a weekly after-school music club for music theory, ear training, multi-cultural music, etc. • Host a booth at regional and state music conferences (MENC, ACDA, ASTA, etc.) • Develop presentations and/or print materials supporting music that can be available for teachers to present to school boards, community groups, and parents • Volunteer as guest speakers or performers for student groups, such as Girl Scout troops or Tri-M chapters 16

17. SAI National Objective • 7. Advance the music of American composers through chapter performances, new commissions, and concert attendance. •  • Foster the growth and awareness • of American music. 17

18. How do we do it? • Have a chapter American music recital • Host a song writing or composition contest • Commission a new vocal or instrumental work by a local composer • Attend a community band, orchestra, or chorus concert • Sponsor “open mic” or “new music” nights • Organize lectures on American music 18

19. And finally, we need to: • Support the fraternity’s Purpose • Adhere to the fraternity’s Mission Statement • Invest in the fraternity’s Vision of SAI 19

20. Support the fraternity’s Purpose • •TO FORM chapters of women college students and alumnae who have a sincere interest in music. • •TO UPHOLD the highest standards of music. • •TO FURTHER the development of music in America and throughout the world. • •TO GIVE inspiration and encouragement to members. • •TO ORGANIZE the cultural life of Sigma Alpha Iota members as a contributing factor to their educational growth. • •TO SUPPORT the ideals and goals of the member's Alma Mater. • •TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life. 20

21. Adhere to the fraternity’s Mission Statement • The mission of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity, is to encourage, nurture, and support • the art of music. 21

22. Invest in the fraternity’s Vision of SAI • The vision of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity, is to be recognized throughout the world as the foremost fraternity that: • Supports and encourages women musicians of all ages, races, and nationalities • Supports and promotes successful and innovative educational programs in music for all stages of life • Cultivates excellence in musical performance 22

23. Invest in the fraternity’s Vision of SAI • Promotes programs and activities that stress the love and importance of music in our lives • Recognizes technological advances in the field of music • Dedicates financial resources that ensure the continuation of programs necessary to support the objectives of the fraternity in perpetuity • Has as its members people who exemplify professional and ethical behavior in the spirit of the Sigma Alpha Iota founders. 23

24. What should we do next? • Go back to your chapter and share the new National Objectives! • Use the National Objectives when planning your chapter’s goals and activities for the year. • Plan Fraternity Education activities that focus on the Purposes, Mission Statement, and Vision of SAI. 24

25. And use this presentation! • christinedbruns@gmail.com 25