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One of two ways to go about it
1) Have the president speak with her candidly about it over lunch. Explain that while her opinion is valued and her ideas are important, SAI's mission and purpose require that it be run a certain way. The sister should be encouraged to keep submitting her ideas, but to be conscious of the organization.
2) At your next meeting, have a review with all your members of SAI's mission, and the way to go about submitting ideas and effecting change. Remind your members that there certain reasons SAI exists, and that while a fraternal order, your membership selection is not comprised of the same criteria of a social sorority, and that you are dedicated to recruiting members committed to the ideals of high educational standards and appreciation of music.
At best, have a combination of 1 and 2--- try the all-chapter review first and if the behavior persists, the president should have a heart-to-heart with the member. The talk should be heart-to-heart, honest and non-threatening.
This member obviously cares a great deal for SAI and is only trying to interject ideas that she believes will help SAI to grow and become stronger. Don't alienate her-- find an alternative method and route that passion-- perhaps put her in charge of planning something social or related to academics, etc.
Find a happy medium-- one where she tones it down and understands your mission, and where you find a way to utilize her ideas and talents so you don't lose a strong member.
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