Sigma Alpha Iota

SAI A lumnae A ssociation Editor's Notes I • Privilege of affiliating with an alumnae chapter or the International Chapter • Regular issues of the SAI national newsletter Tempo! with chapter news • Alumnae Listserv, connecting SAIs around the world • Annual subscription to the award-winning SAI quarterly journal – PAN PIPES break from those summer classes. We've provided • Opportunities to learn about Planned Giving through SAI Philanthropies, Inc. you with a bit of light summer reading in this issue, • National Convention/Leadership Seminar updates • Current announcements about career development grants and graduate awards under the auspices of our foundation, SAI Philanthropies, Inc. • Job Postings through the SAI social media outlets. Dear Readers, hope you are all having a wonderful summer! Kick back and enjoy the warm breeze while taking a with a few different topics to keep your mind fresh so that you can hit the ground running in the fall semester. T he SAI Alumnae Association gives alumnae members and patronesses with fraternity training the opportunity to stay more closely connected to SAI throughout their lifetimes and to continue to support SAI programs and initiatives. The many benefits of the SAI Alumnae Association include: Beneath the Surface; The Negro Spiritual: A Performer's Point of View is an article from Dr. Gail Robinson-Oturu A f finity P rograms about how she views the spirituals as a performer and their historical significance. It is a fascinating, introspective look to the Pablo Casals Museum. Personally, I have never had S the opportunity to visit this museum, and I have thoroughly Affinity programs currently available include: at a unique genre of music, and the thoughtful meaning behind the seemingly simple words being sung. For those who like to travel, Jayne Hanlin has continued her musical journey around the world with Part II of her visit enjoyed reading about each of the exhibits that she was able to view. While we all might not be able to go to the igma Alpha Iota partners with several business organizations to provide special opportunities for members. Through these affinity programs, the fraternity receives funds that assist with awards and literary costs. For details, visit sai-national.org. • GEICO Auto Insurance Through their affiliation with SAI, members are eligible for a 1-5% discount off car insurance with GEICO.  The discount is available in 44 states plus the District of Columbia. See the SAI website for more information. • SAI Credit Card Bank of America offers the Sigma Alpha Iota Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card with WorldPoints® rewards. The card carries no fee for the first twelve months. The application is available through the SAI website. • SAI Travel Through our affinity program with YTB Travel, when cruises, hotels, or rental cars are reserved using the SAI website, Sigma Alpha Iota receives a percentage of the booking fees. This income goes toward educational leadership training. You will get great travel rates, and you'll be supporting SAI. museum, she has been able to bring it to us! In order to exercise your mind a bit, Dr. Heather Hernandez has written An Introduction to the Organ; Works of Naji Hakim: Mariales. This is an in-depth look at the life and works of Hakim, complete with organ music examples from his work, Mariales. Musical instrument counterfeiting is a problem that is plaguing the instrument manufacturing industry. Fake instruments are being produced and sold that are far inferior to the original, and that infringe on the copyrighted designs. Companies like the Henri Selmer Paris Company are campaigning against these counterfeits, and have released photos which detail what to look for when SAI Travel comparing original instruments against counterfeits so that the counterfeit instruments can be eliminated from the market entirely. I hope that these stories pique your interest, and keep you entertained for the remainder of the summer. Happy reading! Sincerely, Heather Davis, Editor 2 PAN PIPES SUMMER 2011 sai-national.org • Herff Jones – Legacy Division The official jeweler of SAI provides special products to members including the 25- & 50-year member pins, the alumnae chapter affiliate guard, and other speciality jewelry pieces. To join or renew membership in the Alumnae Association, visit our secure, online SAI Store at sai-national.org/shop.

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