Sigma Alpha Iota

fr aternit y Nat ional ALU MN Ae C h a p ter Ach ievement awa rd de s moines alumna e T Xi B Province, Region III AW From left, Jennie Gervais, past president of the Des Moines Alumnae Chapter, Xi B Province Officer Jennifer Norton, and current chapter president Sara Danielson. he Des Moines Alumnae Chapter continues to A R model how sisterhood can thrive far past the years DS of collegiate membership. This year, they celebrated 2010 their 75th anniversary year with many continued projects and joyful remembrances of the work of the past. The fraternity had a strong focus on music education this year. In December, they cohosted the Barnes and Noble Bookfair to benefit the Des Moines Public Schools music department. This event earned more than $1,000 in addition to 63 donated instruments valued at approximately, $12,000. Late in the year when budget cuts threatened to ravage the DMPS music department, members kept apprised of the developments and advocated strongly for music education in the public schools. As true models of sisterhood, members supported each other through the deaths of three spouses and at least two parents as well as marriages, pregnancies, and births. Throughout it all, they continued to work to meet the new National Objectives through their meetings, programs, musicales, collaborations, and contributions. a lu mn ae c h a pter province ac h ievement Award Regional Finalists in Bold REGION I I I I I II II alumnae CHAPTERPROVINCE Denver Xi C Moscow/Pullman Nu Orange County Delta C Phoenix Omicron Reno Delta B Topeka Theta A Tulsa Zeta A REGIONALUMNAE CHAPTERPROVINCE II Wichita Theta B III Des Moines Xi B III Minneapolis/St. Paul Epsilon B IV No Nominees V Evanston Gamma A V Grand Rapids Alpha B V Indianapolis Beta A V Rockford Gamma B REGIONALUMNAE CHAPTERPROVINCE VI Volusia County Lambda C VII Winchester Iota C VII Knoxville Psi A VII Richmond Iota B VIII New York Phi B VIII Rochester Eta A National Collegiate Treasurer Award O OLIVIA HUG H Delta Tau, Augustana College, Gamma B Province, Region V livia Hugh, a member of the Delta Tau Chapter, is the recipient of the 2010 National Outstanding Collegiate Treasurer Award. Nominated by her chapter, members describe Olivia's enthusiasm to make positive changes to Delta Tau's financial operations. She worked closely with the financial advisor and created an electronic financial system. During the year, Olivia set up an accountability system so that others were well informed of the chapter's financial status. She also set up an audit committee within the chapter to review financial records. Chapter members note that "Olivia has the integrity to let us know when there are problems. She is hard-working, motivated, and dedicated." Gamma B Province Officer, Beth Lopez, describes Olivia as a self starter, recognizing that "the legacy she has left this chapter with will be a cornerstone they will have for years to come." National ALUMnaE Treasurer Award N Nanc y Leland Cioni East Bay Alumnae Chapter, Delta B, Region I ancy Leland Cioni, of the East Bay Alumnae Chapter, is the recipient of the 2010 National Outstanding Alumnae Treasurer Award. Nancy has served the chapter in the treasurer's position for several years and is highly respected by her chapter. She prepares a budget at the beginning of each fiscal year, then presents a detailed treasurer's report at each executive board and chapter meeting. Nancy oversees scholarship funds, assists in Province Day activities, and advises the chapter on philanthropic activities. Outside of the treasurer's position, Nancy has also served on numerous committees and has held several offices within the chapter. In addition, she serves as co-hostess and chauffeur for members who no longer drive. Nancy's nomination describes her as "a real powerhouse. Nancy is truly the embodiment of what it means to be an SAI - a sister in the true sense of the word. Her quiet and unassuming ways encourage us all to be in service to each other." sai-national.org FALL 2010 PAN PIPES 21

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