Sigma Alpha Iota

PAN PIPES • FALL 2016 • sai-national.org 2 Dear Members of Sigma Alpha Iota, T he Fraternity year begins with the recruitment of new members, sharing our love of music with each other, and continuing the work of SAI. I can feel the excitement in the air as I read in chapter and province newsletters about all of the exciting plans you have for this coming year. In case you missed the big news, our National Convention will be at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ July 26-30, 2018. I am very excited about this site as it is very family- friendly, has lots of shopping and restaurants within walking distance, and has a restful atmosphere that will enhance our Convention! Please mark these dates in your calendar and start making plans to attend. Let's see if we can set an attendance record for this Convention. My focus for this Fraternity year is: Back to the Basics. What do I mean by this? My goal is to get every chapter back on track, using correct terminology, completing reports by the posted deadline, and following Fraternity procedures and policies. I challenge each and every sister to embrace the meaning of our Ritual, to take its teachings and practice it in our everyday lives. Speak kindly to all sisters; offer to help without being asked; volunteer your time and energy to further SAI's Mission; be part of the solution, not the problem. Think of the amazing things we can do if we take that first step in the right direction. We can make this world better as a united sisterhood. Together as members of Sigma Alpha Iota, we continue to make a difference in the lives around us by bettering the world through the gift of music. Have a wonderful year! SAI love and mine, Leslie Odom Miller, National President A Word from the National President NATIONAL VICE- PRESIDENT, FRATERNITY DEVELOPMENT Christine Hall is an initiate of the Iota Beta chapter at Murray State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in print journalism. She also holds a master's degree in journalism from The Ohio State University. She is currently Senior Innovation Writer for the Texas Medical Center's Pulse magazine. Previously, Christine spent nearly 10 years in various reporting roles for the Houston Business Journal. She operated a freelance writing business in-between. Her love of music started in the fifth grade when she began playing the violin. In middle school, she switched to flute so she could join high school marching band. Christine was also a member of the Racer Band at Murray State for two years. During her collegiate years, she served as editor and treasurer of her chapter as well as chaired the All- Campus Sing committee, an annual campus-wide talent competition. Christine played a small role in the Campus Lights production of "Bye, Bye Birdie," and later served as advertising coordinator on the Campus Lights Board of Producers during the "Once Upon a Mattress" production. While at Ohio State, she joined the Columbus Alumnae chapter and assisted the Theta Alpha chapter as an advisor. She moved to Houston, Texas and joined the alumnae chapter there, holding various offices, including president. Christine served as Kappa D's first Province Officer in 2004, and served again in 2012. Between that time, she spent six years as the Communications and Listserv Director for the fraternity. At the 2015 St. Louis Convention, she gave a workshop entitled, "Effective Communication - Getting the Word Out." She was also a member of the Officer Training module committee. Following the convention, Christine was appointed Secretary of SAI Philanthropies, Inc. In 2016, she was appointed National Vice President, Fraternity Development. Her fraternity honors include the Sword of Honor and Rose of Honor. Christine is married and has two sons. She enjoys reading advice columns and drinking Dr. Pepper Icees. New National Officer Named Christine Hall

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