Sigma Alpha Iota

PAN PIPES • FALL 2016 • sai-national.org 26 2 0 1 6 F R A T E R N I T Y A W A R D S Categor y I (1-20 Members) THETA THETA Nicholls State U., Omega C, Region IV T he Theta Theta chapter hosted a Christmas Wish List Grant this past school year. Out of over fifteen applicants, the chapter selected two local schools as recipients of this year's grant. Based on needs outlined in the application, the chapter purchased reeds for all woodwind players in the Golden Meddow Middle School band and new music for the Sixth Ward Middle School. As a result of the chapter's generosity, two local schools were able to enhance their music program and provide new opportunities for young musicians in their community. Categor y II (21-35 members) ETA PSI Northern Kentucky U., Sigma A, Region VII A fter being inspired by a project described at the 2015 SAI National Convention, members of Eta Psi hosted an evening of music and fundraising to raise money for a music program for patients suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia at a local nursing home. Participants from the music, psychology, and English departments worked together to make this event a success. In total, the event titled "Music in Memories" raised $3,357 for the Carmel Manor facility in Ft. Thomas, Kentucky to purchase 30 iPods and 30 song playlists. The chapter continues their relationship with this nursing home by performing for the residents once a month. Categor y III (36+ members) IOTA BETA Murray State U., Psi C, Region IV E very spring semester the Iota Beta chapter hosts an All-Campus Sing event. This event requires participating groups to arrange and perform a show in front of a crowd of over one thousand students, faculty, and alumni. Leading up to the event the chapter hosted an instrument drive and a "change war" fundraiser. Participation fees and merchandise sales in an amount exceeding $3,000 was donated to SAI Philanthropies, Inc. and the instruments that were collected were donated to local music programs in need of equipment. Collegiate Ser vice Project Award Annelle Chandler McAdams Alumnae Ser vice Project Award Categor y 1 (1-20 members) KALAMAZOO Alpha B, Region V T he Kalamazoo Alumnae Chapter celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Spotlight on Youth Recital service project this past year. For this project, students K-8 auditioned for a spot on the recital by sending in an audition CD or MP3 file to the chapter. A small group of chapter members listened blindly to the recordings and the students were then informed if they had been chosen to perform on the recital. e winners were expected to have their pieces completely memorized for the performance. e chapter provided refreshments for the performers and their families aer the recital. is audition-style recital is one of a kind in the Kalamazoo area since it is solely for younger students, and the recital continues to expand in geographic area participation each year. Categor y II (21-35 members) TACOMA Nu, Region I T acoma Alumnae member, Pamela Ryker, is co-founder and artistic director of Classical Tuesdays, a series of six concerts that runs September through February each year. e series consists of diverse but fine music that is offered to the public free of charge, and donations are accepted at the door. Pamela schedules the programs, which can be a large and challenging task. Chapter sisters help with the set-up and clean-up of the music hall, provide snacks to sell, tend to the refreshment area and kitchen, welcome guests, tend to the donation basket, and hand out programs. On average about six chapter members volunteer at each concert. e chapter also gives a financial donation each year to Classical Tuesdays in support of providing music for the community. Categor y III (36+ members) EVANSVILLE Beta A, Region V T he Evansville Alumnae Chapter brought food, fun, and music to their local Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC). e project was a personal one for the members, as one of their own had received help there in the past. Eleven active members prepared dinner for residents. Aerwards they performed an informal recital in the dining hall. At the conclusion, the residents and their children were given an opportunity to play and learn about the instruments. e chapter donated all of the leovers and materials to the RMHC pantry. is allowed the food to be available to the residents at any time, since many are not able to eat during normal dining hours throughout their stay. e chapter members enjoyed the chance to bring some comfort and convenience to people receiving care from the local hospital.

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