A Look Back at Voices of Experience, Voices of the Future Joyce S. Garcia National Vice President, Fraternity Development

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1 Bringing Convention Home A Look Back at Voices of Experience, Voices of the Future Joyce S. Garcia National Vice President, Fraternity Development

2 Convention was held at the beautiful Union Station Hotel Upon entering, a>endees were welcomed to the Grand Lobby aglow in red lighting which remained that way throughout convention 2

3 47th National Convention National Executive Board 3

4 47th National Convention SAI Philanthropies Board 4

5 Thursday, July 23 rd Arrival of Convention A>endees Volunteers and NH staff were up early preparing for the crowd of SAIs and other registered guests who would begin arriving shortly. 5

6 Thursday, July 23 rd After completing registration, many took advantage of checking out the popular SAI Mall which included Displays, Herff Jones Jewelry and The Whistle Shop Boutique. 6

7 Pre-Convention Eve Festivities 7

8 Pre-Convention Eve Festivities 8

9 Friday, July 24 th The Start of Convention SAI Pages ready to take handclasp for entry into general session Trumpet Fanfare SAI Brass Ensemble Dr. Leslie Odom Miller, National President, calling the 47 th National Convention to order 9

10 Friday, July 24 th Dr. Deborah Volker, National Vice President, Ritual and Fraternity Education led the Opening Ceremony 10

11 Friday, July 24 th Regional Officers gave their region s official voting numbers of delegates and Province Officers during Roll Call Ruth Sieber Johnson, Executive Director, Calling Roll Former NEB Members in A>endance Philanthropies Board Members 11

12 Friday, July 24 th New Chapters added to the SAI Map Marcie Richardson, National Vice President, Extension calling forward chapters installed to pin their chapter s flag on the SAI Map 12

13 Voices of Experience Voices of the Future Variations on an SAI Theme Reports were given, Introduction and Welcome by our National President and of course MUSIC!! General Session I Musicale- Lucy Abrams, Clarinet Sara Bong, Piano 13

14 Welcome Luncheon 14

15 Welcome Luncheon Honoring SAI Traditions Virginia (Ginny) Johnson, Former National President and Convention Honoree Allison Harvey Smith and Sara Bong 15

16 Being the Music All Our Lives General Session II Friday, July 24 th 65+ year SAI members Fraternity Education- Fr.Ed Fun-damentals Chapter Anniversary Ritual; Recognition of 25+ Year members 16

17 General Session II The Arts: the Original Superfood For The Soul Cindy Ripley, Member Laureate, Keynote Speaker 17

18 Friday, July 24 th The Music of Judy Strubhar Ross was performed by Dr. Liana Valente, Soprano IAMA Open Rehearsal and Meet the Composers 18

19 Meet Your Candidates- National Executive Board 19

20 INTER-AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS CONCERT 20

21 Friday, July 24 th Open Mic Night led by Dr. Jessica Chichester, NVPCC and Mary Bushong, Chi A PO 21

22 Saturday, July 25 th Phlea-Phlam in the Midway 22

23 Phlea-Phlam in the Historic Midway 23

24 Phlea-Phlam in the Historic Midway 24

25 Phlea-Phlam in the Historic Midway Badge Buddies a popular item Lollipop game- buy a lollipop; a mark on the bo>om is a winner 25

26 Phlea-Phlam in the Historic Midway 26

27 Phlea-Phlam in the Historic Midway SAI T-Shirts always a great selling item!! Leslie Odom Miller posing in a Rho B t-shirt! The ATM had a line of SAIs withdrawing a li>le more cash to shop! 27

28 Saturday, July 25 th Living the SAI Life of Distinction Strolling SAIs Credentials Commi>ee Report Fr.Ed. Fun-damentals Social Media Policy 28

29 A History of Title IX: Possible Ramifications of Current Trends John Christopher, Keynote Speaker Mr. Christopher also held a Brown bag Q&A Session following his Title IX presentation 29

30 Saturday, July 25 th General Session III Musicale - Rachel Miller, Mezzo -Soprano General Session III Musicale - Kayla Waters, Piano 30

31 National Alumnae and Collegiate Chapter Service Awards 31

32 Report of the National Vice President, Finance Jennifer Zerangue, NVP, Finance, showing a table graph of Fraternity financial growth over the triennium. National Alumnae and Collegiate Treasurer Award 32

33 Report of the Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. Sharon Doty, Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. giving her report to the convention body Monetary amount awarded during the triennium by SAI Philanthropies through the generosity of SAI Members 33

34 SAI Philanthropies, Inc. Heidi Frankson, Vice Chairman, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. describing the Symphony Society Circle of Pearls Unveiling of the Symphony Society s Inaugural Circle of Pearls Inductees 34

35 Recognition of Top Giving Chapters These centerpieces were placed at the seat of top giving chapters 7 Collegiate and 7 Alumnae Chapters donated the most money to Philanthropies this triennium Iota Beta (Murray State University) donated the most of any chapter with $9, in two years! 35

36 Workshops Finance 101 for Collegiate Chapters Team Building, Sisterhood, and Frat Ed Ideas & Activities Smart Songs for Kids So Many Workshops to Choose From!! 36

37 Meet Your Candidates for Regional and Province Officers Sectioned off by Regions, members were able to meet RO and PO candidates and ask questions. 37

38 Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. Benefit Concert Guest Artist, Elaine Fukunaga, Piano Elaine, Beta Beta initiate A Wonderful Performance and proud moment for this SAI Career Performance Grant Winner!! Elaine and her mother SAI member, Diane Fukunaga 38

39 Sunday July 26 th Sharing the Vision of SAI Through Service NVP, Alumnae Chapters, Sue Bermann announcing the Region Diamond Sword of Honor Winners Diamond Sword Winners and their ROs 39

40 Sunday July 26 th NVP, Ritual and Fraternity Education, Dr. Deborah Volker sharing a Fr.Ed. Moment with the Convention body General Session IV Mini Musicale Elizabeth Wells, Soprano Sara Bong, Piano 40

41 Sunday July 26 th People-to-People Retrospective & Where We Go From Here El Sistema Kenya People-to-People Project Director, Dr. Liana Valente giving by a retrospective of the lives touched by this Philanthropies program 41

42 General Session IV Musicale Region I Handbell Choir Tessique Houston, Director Tessique having outgoing Region I Regional Officer, Edie Marshall come forward to conduct the choir s last song, Sigma Alpha Iota Chorale Members recording the performance which included traditional pieces and arrangements of SAI songs by Tessique Houston 42

43 Fraternity Sing-a-long while awaiting Election Results Strolling SAIs Director, Natalie Mallis leads the Convention body in singing SAI songs while waiting for the election results to be announced Lynne Schreur, Election Commi>ee Chairman, with the 2015 Election Results 43

44 Exploring St. Louis Free Time Convention A>endees spent Free time Sunday seeing the sights of St. Louis 44

45 Exploring St. Louis Free Time 45

46 Exploring St. Louis Free Time The Gateway Arch was a popular sight! 46

47 Exploring St. Louis Free Time The Cardinals played a great game!! 47

48 Dinner of Honors SAI Grace Meal Presentation, Welcome, Introduction of Guests 48

49 Dinner of Honors Musicale Angela performed at a previous convention as an SAI Undergraduate Scholarship Award winner Angela Reynolds, Flute Sara Bong, Piano 49

50 Presentation of National Awards National Alumnae Chapter Achievement Award Raleigh/Durham Alumnae Chapter National Alumnae Leadership Award - Belinda Potoma, Lake County Alumna 50

51 Presentation of National Awards Katherine Becker National Collegiate Chapter Award Gamma Iota, James Madison University Accepted by Region VII RO Tracey Wygal Withrow National Collegiate Leadership Award Erin Walker, Alpha Beta Accepted by Jennifer Cady, Omicron PO & Katelyn Charlton, Alpha Beta Delegate 51

52 Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award A very shocked Ginny Johnson upon learning she was being awarded the Fraternity s highest honor Dorothy Whinery Special Leadership Award 52

53 Dinner of Honors Fraternity Sing 53

54 Dinner of Honors The most posted photo on social media from convention wasn t the Gateway Arch, but the Dinner of Honors dessert 54

55 Dinner of Honors 3 generations of NVP Ritual and Fraternity Education Amazing Hotel and Staff- Ruth Sieber Johnson with Daniel Belmont Making Memories with Sisters 55

56 Dinner of Honors Fraternity Sing 56

57 Dinner of Honors Blue was a popular dress color! 57

58 Dinner of Honors Individual and Group Photos 58

59 Dinner of Honors 59

60 Dinner of Honors 60

61 Dinner of Honors 61

62 Monday, July 27 th Maestro Kirk Muspra> Conducting workshop PO, RO, NEB Orientation meeting More Workshops- History of the SAI Ritual, Music as Language, Musical App-etizers, to name a few 62

63 Loving SAI Voices of All Generations General Session IV Muiscale Strolling SAIs Natalie Mallis, Director 63

64 SAI Memorial Ceremony Remembering Former National Leaders Dr. Deborah Volker, Violin Marcie Richardson, Piano 64

65 Loving SAI Voices of All Generations Reports from Courtesy, Credentials, & Resolutions Commi>ees Presenting the National Objectives 65

66 National Objectives We, the members of Sigma Alpha Iota, will: 1. Renew our commitment to the Purpose of SAI, striving for perfection. 2. Honor and respect the traditions of the SAI ritual. 3. Work in our chapters and communities to raise the standards of music in all its diverse expressions. 4. Advocate for music education, stressing its importance in our world. 5. Strengthen and nurture our lifelong connection to SAI members, inspiring each other through loving sisterhood and effective communication. 6. Speak enthusiastically about the many projects of our charitable arm, SAI Philanthropies, Inc., and support those projects with our donations. 7. Be a catalyst for the creation and performance of American music. 66

67 Loving SAI Voices of All Generations Closing Remarks of the National President Installation of Officers for

68 Closing Ceremony & Adjournment Voice of Experience and Voice of the Future joined together to become the One Voice of SAI 68

69 Acknowledgements National Executive Board SAI Philanthropies, Inc. Board Gregory Dickens, SAI Publications Manager, Official Convention Photographer Roger Nelson, Friend of the Arts, Official Convention Photographer Special Thanks: To all of you who answered my request to submit some of your favorite Convention moments captured in pictures a very HUGE THANK YOU! SAI Roses, Joyce S. Garcia, National Vice President, Fraternity Development 69