Sigma Alpha Iota - Eta Tau Chapter

What is SAI?

Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity, is an organization which promotes interaction between those who share a commitment to music. Members work toward the promotion of music in the school and community.  Members also provide service through music and other talents to individuals and groups in the school and community.  At the college level, student women who have a sincere interest in music may become members of the fraternity. Sigma Alpha Iota was founded June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor, Michigan by seven women.

Our Founders

• Elizabeth Campbell • Frances Caspari • Minnie Davis Sherrill • Leila Farlin Laughlin • Nora Crane Hunt • Georgina Potts • Mary Storrs Andersen

The vision of our founders has carried over a hundred years and remains today in our current members.  The fraternity has grown to become an international organization led by the women on the National Executive Board.

National Executive Board

• National President - Virginia A. Johnson • National Vice  President, Extension and Fraternity Development - Shelby Macfarlane • National Vice President, College Chapters - Yvonne Glass May • National Vice President, Alumnae Chapters - Suzanne Floyd • National Vice President, Ritual and Fraternity Education - Elizabeth Nordling • National Vice President, Finance - Daryle Gardner-Bonneau • National Vice President, Membership - Sarah Mason • Chairman, Board of Directors, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. - Arlene Jospe Veron • Executive Director -  Ruth Sieber Johnson

The service arm of Sigma Alpha Iota is the organization SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

SAI Philanthropies, Inc.

Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. was created in 1974 as a tax-exempt, non-profit organization in order to promote service for and through music.  The organization promotes all aspects of music creation, performance, study, and enjoyment.

For more information on SAI Philanthropies, Inc., Please visit the National Webpage.

Purposes

• 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 of the member's Alma Mater. • TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school, community and fraternity life.

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