Sigma Alpha Iota, St. Louis Alumane Chapter Words of Wisdom by Laura Porter https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp Things we love about being an Alumnae member and what we would advise a graduating senior to do upon graduation. en-us 2020-10-13 00:20:48 UTC 2022-04-23 18:21:48 UTC hello@padlet.com My advice for graduating seniors who aren't music majors is to find a way to keep music in your life. It took me a long time to return to music, and I hadn't realized how much of a hole was in my life without it. I also recommend joining an alum chapter right away. It's a fantastic way to connect! lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823184005 2020-10-13 00:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823184005 I would encourage graduating seniors to join sooner versus later. I waited 9 years(!!) before I joined the alum chapter and I feel like I missed out on so much. These ladies have rekindled my love for SAI in ways I did not think was possible! lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823184576 2020-10-13 00:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823184576 What I love about being an alum is supporting college musicians with our fundraising efforts. lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823184940 2020-10-13 00:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823184940 What I love about being an alum member is it lets me keep music in my life even though I do not have a music-related profession. lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823185186 2020-10-13 00:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823185186 My alumnae membership has been a joy in my life. What wonderful sisters I have met through the years. Our musical friendships have continued. I urge you to find an alumnae chapter. lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823185379 2020-10-13 00:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823185379 The continued sisterhood lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823185797 2020-10-13 00:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823185797 Do not be too hard on yourself. It might take longer than you planned to find your dream job or find your way. Have faith and keep moving forward. lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823186180 2020-10-13 00:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823186180 I love being able to stay connected to a sisterhood that continues to evolve over time and accept ALL types of sisters. lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823187535 2020-10-13 00:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823187535 Advice for graduating seniors, write thank you notes after you have a job interview! It seems strange at first, but write up a little note as soon as you leave the interview. It shows that you care about the job and you are serious about moving forward. lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823191834 2020-10-13 00:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823191834 I love being able to connect with a new type of sisterhood. Alumnae life is much more laid back than collegiate life, and the relationships you have in the chapter are going to be much different than they were in college, but different is not a bad thing and I really treasure being able to connect with the older members and pick their brains on life experience! lporter9790 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823195008 2020-10-13 00:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/823195008 I had a gap of over 20 years between graduation and joining the alum chapter. I had no idea what I was missing out on: friendship, networking, and performing opportunities. SAIs have become some of my best friends! Jane Christison, President, Kansas City Alumnae Chapter janec26 https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2153631608 2022-04-22 13:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2153631608 SAI https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2153723861 I went directly into an Alumnae group after graduating and have been a member for 50 plus years.  SAI has been such a huge part of my life, performing, connections, fellowship,  It has meant so much in all these ways.  I have been to many National Conventions and  met up with sisters from my initiating chapter .  That was fun.  When I was a newly wed and in a different school, it was an alum who helped me get a singing job.  Elaine Minden KC]]> 2022-04-22 15:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2153723861 As a music major who ended up with a career in the biological sciences, the alum group kept me involved in music and created a wonderful support group that I have treasured for many, many years. The women of SAI have been inspiring and caring sisters. https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2153789038 2022-04-22 15:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2153789038 Why am I an SAI? https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2154808032 Being a part of an international professional organization was my 1st appealing quality. My Epsilon Omega Chapter Sisters sustained my desire to excell as a musician with warm support and dazzling talents which gave clarity to the high standards we seek as SAIs. I continue being active as an Alumnus, desiring to pass on to the next generation of Sisters, that same focus on excellence, mutual support and the perpetuation of music making into the future! —Yvonne Walker, KC Alumnae Chapter]]> 2022-04-23 18:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lporter9790/xhsvizzucxju6tmp/wish/2154808032