Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention 2009 “A Lifetime of Music”

1. Sigma Alpha Iota National Convention 2009“A Lifetime of Music” Welcome to Chicago!

2. How will I make the most of convention????? • What awaits you July 2009! • Brown bagging it….SAI style. Convention on a budget. • Pumps or Flats?? The art of packing wisely. • There are fleas where????..... and other things you should know • The smorgasbord awaits….getting a lay of the land. So many options, so little time!

3. Thursday, July 30th What awaits you July 2009! Initiation • Registration • Opening Reception

4. Friday, July 31st • Welcome Luncheon • Pajama Party At the Movies • Phlea Phlam! • Karen Schaffer from the • Maud Powell Society • IAMA Concert Premier • PLUS…new this year…a Carnival Style Picnic! General Session Begins

5. Saturday, August 1st • Memorial Service • Open Mic Jam Session • Navy Pier Trip • Ravinia Trip Rachel Barton Pine Concert One Book….One Sisterhood

6. Sunday, August 2nd Dinner Of Honors • More Workshops • Voting • Golfing • Fraternity Sing Graduate Performance Scholarships

7. Monday, August 3rd • The New Musical Theater Scholarship • Installation of Officers Convention is once every 3 years….. …but new friendships last a lifetime

8. Brown bagging it SAI style. Convention on a budget. • Share Your Room! • At $119 each night, four people can occupy one room for about $35 a night with tax! If you live close enough…..maybe you can commute to Lincolnshire every day! • Keeping meals at the minimum • Pack some cereal bars, light snacks or even juice boxes. • The More the Merrier… • Car pool, share cab rides, doing things as a group is always less expensive. • Take advantage of the Saturday night options like: • Navy Pier. $18 to get there and back and dinner at the economical food court, free fireworks and fun. • Ravinia – Tickets are being offered at a $5 discount! • Register for the Whole Convention, not just one day • It may seem like a good idea to pay the daily fee, but then you have to pay for extras like the luncheon or the dinner of honors….it a MUCH better deal to register for the entire convention.

9. Flats - The dress code is business attire, however, you will be on your feet, walking to many events throughout the hotel. At least one formal dress or gown. The Dinner Of Honors is very formal, however you may want some concert attire as well. All you need is one or two casual outfits. If you choose to go out on the town you’ll want to be wearing your favorite SAI sweatshirt or t-shrit! Your Cutest PJ’s for the movie! Your Camera! DON’T FORGET YOUR PIN!!!! Pumps or Flats? The Art of Packing Wisely

10. There are fleas where?& Other Things To Know • One Book…One Sisterhood • This is going to be a nice “extra” during convention. Order the book on the Affinity Link on the national website. Read the book prior to convention so you can enjoy the benefits! • Phlea Phlam and other shopping • The first time I heard “Phlea Phlam” I had no idea what people were talking about! Bring plenty of cash for those fun little extras. There will also be plenty of SAI wardrobe attire and jewelry as well.

11. Other things to know about…. • Bring your song books for Sunday night’s fraternity sing! • Bring your own music for open mic night or start working on a group number • You’re probably going to want to take notes at the workshops…bring some “school supplies”

12. Getting a lay of the land. So many options, so little time! • Check the schedule and go to those things that most interest you • My Top 5 Things You Won’t Want to Miss! • #1. Rachel Barton Pine • #2. Marni Nixon #3. Dinner of Honors #4. Saturday night fun!!!! • #5. Singing Sunday night and at the close of convention.

13. From the First National Convention in 1907

14. Throughout the Decades(1953 Convention)

15. ….till now We are Daughters of a Great and Singing Nation!