Sigma Alpha Iota

fraternit y awards 2012 • N at i ona l C o l l e g i at e TREASURER Awa r d • S tephanie Walth er Epsilon Epsilon, West chester Universit y, Chi A , Region VIII S tephanie used electronic means to upkeep the chapter's ledger and members pages. She also worked closely with the chapter's corresponding secretary to keep other collegiate and alumnae chapters in the Province updated on her chapter's fundraisers. As chairman of the fundraising committee, Stephanie proposed ideas including a cookie dough sale, SAI sunglasses sale, and an Applebee's breakfast fundraiser. The chapter's nomination comments that "she is not only a good leader on her own, but takes suggestions of other sisters and makes the best of every idea. She creates a welcoming atmosphere allowing others the opportunity to share their thoughts." Within the chapter, Stephanie also began a "Philanthro-piggy" — where members donate to SAI Philanthropies in a piggy bank at each formal meeting. The Province Officer's nomination mentions that Stephanie took her role as treasurer very seriously, maintaining accurate books and accounts for individual members, as well as for the fraternity. She did an awesome job the past year organizing and running many successful fundraisers for the chapter. She has been an outstanding treasurer and is very deserving of this award. • C o l l e g iat e S e r v ic e Awa r d • Category I (1-20 members) Si g m a G a m m a Universit y of Tulsa , Zeta A , Region II The chapter adopted the McKinley Elementary School's new band program. They organized a benefit concert, where they acquired food donations and talent for the event, and also performed. All proceeds, over $1000, went towards the purchase of instruments for the band program. Category II (21-35 members) Ka ppa Tau Capital Universit y, Sigma B, Region VII The chapter held a free Vocal Academy for twenty-five girls, ages 11-14, which included voice lessons, dance instruction, and sessions on audition techniques, stage make-up, and set design. The full weekend culminated in a musical program for the attendees' parents. Category III (36+ members) Si gm a M u Hillsd ale College, Alpha A , Region VII Sigma Mu held their 10th Annual SAI Charity Ball, which featured performances by middle school and high school choirs, as well as members of SAI and Phi Mu Alpha. The event generated over $7800 in funds through ticket sales, raffles, and donations, all of which went to support the music program of the Will Carleton Academy in Hillsdale, MI. • N ati on a l ou ts ta nd i ng a d v i s o r awa r d • D r. Be th E. Fleming Alpha Zeta , Okl ahoma Cit y Universit y, Zeta B Province, Region II A n initiate of Tau-Sigma Chapter, Dr. Fleming is an avid supporters of all things SAI. Dr. Fleming holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Kansas and a Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) from Kent State University. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Library Science and a Music Librarian at OCU, where she oversees all aspects of the music library and teaches graduate level music research and writing. She is the 2012 recipient of the Walter Gerboth Research Award and has plans to share her knowledge in an upcoming book. Dr. Fleming attends many of Alpha Zeta's events, and often speaks publicly about SAI, inspiring other students to attend activities and join the Fraternity. The chapter members wrote that she is a caring advisor who offers encouragement, gives advice, and always participates in chapter activities, such as her regular culinary contributions to their monthly bake sale. An outstanding role model for SAIs and all OCU music students, Dr. Fleming gives her absolute best in all that she does. 8 PAN PIPES FALL 2012sai-national.org

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