PATRONESS MEMBERSHIP 2012 What is a Patroness Member
PATRONESS MEMBERSHIP 2012
What is a Patroness Member? A Patroness Member is … A woman who supports the arts in her local community and is interested in becoming involved with a local SAI Chapter. 2012
First Patroness Member Ella Babcock Oct 7, 1903 2012
First Patroness Member Initiated using new ritual written during 1903 -04 Fredreka B. Howland 2012
In the early years … Patroness members wore the regulation membership badge 2012
In 1925 … The Patroness Badge was introduced 2012
In the beginning … Patroness members were only initiated by Collegiate Chapters 2012
In 2000 … Alumnae chapters were permitted to initiate patroness members AND Provide specific educational training 2012
Patroness Fraternity Education Course Developed in 2009 Utilized by alumnae chapter VPM to train current and/or prospective patroness members who desire training 2012
FAQ’s Q: Who can train current or prospective patroness members using the prescribed Fraternity Education Course? A: Alumnae chapters ONLY 2012
FAQ’s (continued) Q: Where do I find the Fraternity Education Course? A: SAI Website or Officer Portal 2012
FAQ’s (continued) Q: A patroness member, who has been initiated by a collegiate chapter, wishes to become active with the local alumnae chapter, what are her options? 2012
FAQ’s (continued) A: She may become a non-affiliated member of that chapter but is not permitted to hold office or vote. OR She may receive training from the alum chapter VPM. Upon completion of training and approval from NH, the alum chapter would conduct the Affiliation Ceremony to make her a member of their chapter 2012
FAQ’s (continued) Q: Our alumnae chapter has a current patroness member who was previously initiated without training. She now wishes to be trained and become more active with the chapter. After she is trained, what do we do? 2012
FAQ’s (continued) A: Once the patroness member is trained, using the Fraternity Education Course, notify NH as to the change in her status. No initiation or affiliation ceremony is conducted since she is already a member of your chapter. 2012
FAQ’s (continued) Q: A patroness member with training has moved into our area and wishes to join our alumnae chapter. What is the next step? 2012
FAQ’s (continued) A: Complete the “Application for Affiliation” form, available on the national Website and OP. Submit this form to NH. Upon receiving approval from NH, the alumnae chapter will conduct the Affiliation Ceremony, making her a member of your chapter. 2012
Further questions? Contact your NVPRFE NVP. Ritual@sai-national. org 2012
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