Transcript National Objectives PowerPoint

2009-2012
National Objectives
Committee Members:
Christine Bruns, Chair
Melissa Desjarlais
Rena Goss
Virginia Johnson
Holly Sansom
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The Process
• The committee received input from:
• 2008 Leadership Seminar surveys
• Individuals members and chapters via:
• the SAI Listserves
• SAI Circle
• Province Day workshops
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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.
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What are the
National Objectives
and how can we
successfully fulfill them?
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SAI National Objective
1. Strengthen our lifelong commitment to
SAI through increased mentorship of and
collaboration with other members and
chapters.
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Help SAIs remain active by working
together and planning for success.
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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
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SAI National Objective
• 2. Honor and respect our Ritual through
memorization and thorough study of its
meaning and significance.
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• The newly revised ritual needs to be studied
and chapters need to respectfully
• perform each ceremony.
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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revised ritual and understand historical references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 point as a chapter
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SAI National Objective
• 3. Celebrate the diversity of our
membership through appreciation of our
varied educational, musical, occupational,
and cultural experiences.
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• Learn about and experience each other’s
music, interests, and culture.
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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
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SAI National Objective
• 4. Contribute to SAI Philanthropies, Inc.
through chapter and individual giving and
by participation in national projects.
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• SAI needs chapter support to remain
• a vital organization.
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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-toPeople’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
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SAI National Objective
• 5. Improve communications at all levels of
SAI through professional, timely, and
courteous words and actions.
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• To succeed, we need to work well as a
group and meet our individual obligations.
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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 with14others
SAI National Objective
• 6. Advocate for music education through
volunteerism and financial support.
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• We need to help ensure that music
• will continue to be taught and shared
• in our schools.
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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
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SAI National Objective
• 7. Advance the music of American composers
through chapter performances, new commissions,
and concert attendance.
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• Foster the growth and awareness
• of American music.
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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
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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
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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.
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• •TO ADHERE to the highest standards of citizenship in school,
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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• And use this presentation!
• [email protected]
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