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18 A look at the U.K. P.E.O. Group

32 The Role of Religion in P.E.O.

Philanthropic Educational Organization OFFICERS OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER President Barbara Andes STUDY AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE 1243 Miramar Dr., Fullerton, CA 92831-2038 Chairman, Barbara James, 708 E Anchor Way, Post Falls, ID 83854 First Vice President Elizabeth E. Garrels Vice Chairman, Carol M. Thomason, 4320 N 28th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85016 2257 235th St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-8582 Kay Duffield, 1919 Syringa Dr., Missoula, MT 59803 Mary Stroh, 4721 Woodwind Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-4770 Second Vice President Susan Reese Sellers Barbara Rosi, 39W600 Oak Shadows Ln., Saint Charles, IL 60175-6983 12014 Flintstone Dr., Houston, TX 77070-2715 Elizabeth McFarland, 3924 Los Robles Dr., Plano, TX 75074-3831 Organizer Maria T. Baseggio HISTORY COMMITTEE OF ONE 173 Canterbury Ln., Blue Bell, PA 19422-1278 Wilma Leonard Turner, 1308 Highland Dr., Rolla, MO 65401 Recording Secretary Beth Ledbetter NOMINATING COMMITTEE 910 Tucker Hollow Rd. W, Fall Branch, TN 37656-3622 Chairman, Mary S. Hanley, 471 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840 Administrative Staff Judy French, 7059 W Christian Dr., New Palestine, IN 46163-9114 Chief Executive Officer Anne Pettygrove Sue Gates, 1305 S Main, Aberdeen, SD 57401 [email protected] Elise Weed, 1317 NW 150th Ter., Edmond, OK 73013 Director of Finance/Treasurer Kathy A. Soppe Nancy Yamamoto, 2687 Norwood Pl., Carson City, NV 89703 [email protected] Director of Communications/Historian Joyce C. Perkins Special Committee for Membership Advancement [email protected] Elizabeth E. Garrels, 2257 125th St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-8582 The adminstrative staff has offices at the P.E.O. Executive Office. Jane Attaway, P.O. Box 151, Oblong, IL 62449-0151 Judy Haar, 11254 Valhalla Ln., Burlington, IA 52601-2465 Special Appointment Pamela Kregg, 5721 S 173rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68135-2800 Parliamentarian, Mary Short, PRP, Ellen Knox, 826 Water’s Edge, Abilene, TX 79602-5244 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 Carolyn Gilstrap, 1650 E 12500 S, Draper, UT 84020-9160 Special Committee to Develop the Sixth International Chapter Projects Educational Philanthropic Project P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Marilyn Mancini, 15271 Four Winds Loop, Northport, AL 35475-3325 Chairman, Suzanne Reynolds, 7008 Clemson Dr., Alexandria, VA 22307 Patricia Anderson, 1903 Petit Bois, Jackson, MS 39211-6708 Vice Chairman, Kathleen Bennett, 134 Augusta Dr., Lincroft, NJ Ann Davidson, 664 E Cooke Rd., Columbus, OH 43214-2822 07738-1202 Susan Howard, 2020 NW 21st St., Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1614 Mary Staahl, 901 14th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103-4113 Marty Starling, 1736 Princeton Dr., State College, PA 16803-3261 Deborah Skinner , 418 E Elizabeth, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858-2823 Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work Joan Kirk , 3431 Kirkwood Ave., Osage, IA 50461-8568 of State Chapters Cottey College Susan Reese Sellers, 12014 Flintstone Dr., Houston, TX 77070-2715 President, Judy Robinson Rogers, Ph.D., 1000 West Austin Blvd., Cathy Allen, 1420 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Rogers, AR 72756-0618 Nevada, MO 64772 Theresa Aitchison, 627 N Fairoaks Dr., New Castle, IN 47362-1645 Chairman, John D. Grider, 1328 Bybee St., Bowling Green, KY 42104 Nancy Hoffhines, 3782 Alameda Dr., Ontario, OR 97914-8838 Vice Chairman, Karen Browne, 605 Orchard Dr., McDaniel Heights, Barbara Legge, 12974 Prairiewood Dr., Aberdeen, SD 57401-8104 Wilmington, DE 19803 Libby Stucky, 7121 Eastridge Dr., Apex, NC 27539-9745 Donna Shavlik (public member), 850 Bradley Ln., Estes Park, CO 80517 Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work Julie Wilson, 9470 SW Royal Woodland Dr., Beaverton, OR 97005 of Local Chapters Donald Cunningham, 24988 Highway 179, Boonville, MO 65233 Maria T. Baseggio Susan Santoli, 10615 Salt Aire Rd. E, Theodore, AL 36582-7460 , 173 Canterbury Ln., Blue Bell, PA 19422-1278 Wendy Cockerline Nancy Gwinn, 7206 Lenhart Dr., Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3117 , 2 Almond Cres, Brandon, MB R7B 0Z7 Mary Anne Cotton Kathleen Wysong, P.O. Box 2465, Round Rock, TX 78680 , 4028 Kenmore W, Berkley, MI 48072-3506 Casady Herding Janet Brown, 2505 Lake Shore Dr., Orlando, FL 32803-1315 , 9034 Division St., Juneau, AK 99801-8869 Marie Neeson Chauncey E. Brummer, 3840 N Gulley Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72703 , 102 N Governor Way, East Fallowfield, Coatesville, PA 19320-4364 Sandra Webster, 277 Sassafras Rd., Newport, VA 24128-4087 P.E.O. INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP FUND To Reach P.E.O. Chairman, Ann E. Conway, 26 Dreahook Rd., Whitehouse Station, Mail P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312-2899 NJ 08889 Phone 515-255-3153 Susan Baker, 1961 Howland-Wilson Rd. NE, Warren, OH 44484 Fax 515-255-3820 Barbara Hoffman, 13254 170th Ave., Anamosa, IA 52205-7409 Web peointernational.org (Go to Members Login, enter username and password, then click Contact Us.) P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION To Reach Cottey College Chairman, Sandy Booth, 4138 Homestead Rd. 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2 President’s Message Together We Can by Barbara Andes 4 Your Letters 5 On the Record by Anne Pettygrove 6 Award Winning Ideas 10 PCE: Grant Recipient Shares Her Gift of Music by Mary Ann Langston Cover 11 P.E.O.s in the Spotlight 13 ELF: Together We Can...Have a Global Impact by Emily Heck and Suzanne Reynolds 16 PSA: In Recognition of Success to Significance by Diane Todd 6 18 32 22 The Question Special Features 22 Green Tip 6 Award Winning Ideas Feature by Janet Taber 23 A Message from the Cottey President 8 On the Cover: The Colorful P.E.O. Woman by Judy R. Rogers, Ph.D. by Abbie Willits 24 Sister to Sister by Sheree Clark 9 Slate of Officers for Election 34 Authors to the Executive Board of International Chapter, 2009-2011 36 Planned Giving Options: Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets by Jayne Pritko 14 Evolution of P.E.O. Emblem Continues by Anne Pettygrove 39 IPS: The Power of Sharing by Ann Conway 18 P.E.O. Group Thrives Across the Pond 40 New Chapters by Mindi Carter 42 Centennial Chapters 26 Gallery of Presidents Mary Wiley Alabama 43 Chapter Items for Sale Mathilda Hatfield Hulett Arkansas 48 A P.E.O. You Should Know Susan Baker Delaware Interview with Suzanne Shaler Marcia Murphy DeMoss Louisiana Gretchen Roe Maryland 49 To the Point Nancy Hill Massachusetts Judy Rawls Rech Mississippi Northeast District Karla P. Driscoll Jane Stephens Tennessee The P.E.O. Record (ISSN 0746-5130) is published bimonthly by the P.E.O. Judy Borger West Virginia Sisterhood, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312-2899. Periodical class postage 31 Additional Info About Convention paid at Des Moines, Iowa, and at all additional mailing offices. Subscription price is by Anne Pettygrove $5.00 per year. Single copies are $1.00. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The P.E.O. Record, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312-2899. 32 The Role of Religion in P.E.O. Printed in USA. by Fran Becque Canada Publications Mail Agreement No. 40586518. 37 Young Initiate Grateful for P.E.O. Love Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to IMEX, and Support by Joyce E. Rhodes [Emily Grinnell] P.O. Box 4332, Station Rd., Toronto, ON M5W 3J4. 50 Thank You

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1 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 President’s Message

Together We Can...

Thousands of P.E.O. sisters participated in the 2007 the ID number in place of Noel-Levitz survey and gave their frank opinions on the enrollment number. The several areas of strengths and weaknesses in our organiza- ID number will enable an tion. The most important conclusion of the report was efficient move from chap- that P.E.O. must “…increase emphasis on activities ter to chapter with a basic, that foster friendship and philanthropy, and decrease simple electronic report to emphasis on P.E.O. regulations and requirements.” the Membership Depart- Acceptance of the report by the executive board has been ment. This change will mean the driving force throughout this biennium focusing on one number for everything, the work of the executive board, and special and ad hoc all the time, no matter what committees. Recommendations were accepted from the chapter you belong to. committees for proposed amendments. They will be voted on at Convention of International Chapter in September. Members will sign-in at You may read the proposals in the March-April issue of chapter business meetings as we do now at social meetings. The P.E.O. Record or on the website. Devotions may include inspirational readings and chapters will be encouraged to take the password at the door which Additionally, many other recommendations from the not only gives a warm sense of welcome but saves time committees were unanimously approved by the executive during the meeting. Initiation teams are at the option of the board and do not require a vote by convention for imple- chapter. Fellowship and deeper friendships will develop if mentation. These recommendations will streamline your time is not consumed by procedures which intrude on more work and will compatibly interface with amendments that meaningful exchanges. are adopted. It is cited in the survey and by many members that our outdated procedures have caused frustration and Online training will be provided for officers and technology an unwillingness to actively participate. Even long time contacts all hours of the day, seven days a week. Have a members have been reluctant to participate. Decreasing question? Go to the website. Forms have already been regulations and requirements will not change the mission updated and/or revised to make it easier to file electronically. of P.E.O., nor will it jeopardize our principles and values, Officers and members who are not computer savvy will not but in reality will give us more time to focus on activities be left out. Help is as near as your technology sister. of greater significance for today’s woman: friendship and State, provincial and district officers will benefit from the philanthropy. Following are a few of the more significant following recommendations. Templates will be made available efforts to streamline the work of P.E.O. at all levels of for universal documents, including a word-for-word script sisterhood. for convention. Additional online training for all officers The survey said “Reduce the burden on will be developed. One manual combining all instructions is nearing completion as is a manual for supervision of local chapter leaders.” chapters that includes membership information to effectively Some of the committee recommendations include: the work with established or prospective chapters. Information wide use of membership identification numbers (already will be in one place and in one place only. It will be the assigned in the membership database to each member) for option of the state, provincial and district officers to either all P.E.O. purposes; a simplified Annual Report eliminating download the manuals or read the materials online. unnecessary and repetitive work for officers of local, state, provincial and district chapters; replacing the General Restructured official visits will provide the maximum Enrollment Book with a yearly printout of membership support and encouragement to the chapters who need it the sent to each chapter for review and correction and using most. Membership committees and past presidents of state,

2 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars provincial and district chapters may be asked to share their the United States and Canada. Following evaluation, these knowledge and expertise with chapters who need encour- programs will be made available to chapters. This series not agement. A variety of options will be made available at the only raises the bar for chapter programs but will enhance our discretion of the organizer. appeal to women of all ages who want the time they spend at meetings to be valuable. Volunteer and/or paid assistants are strongly recommended for state, provincial and district chapters; this could include A Director of Member Services will be recruited to a shared paid assistant for one or more chapters. Removing support and nurture growth of the Sisterhood. Volunteer financial and membership record keeping from the work of regional representatives will assist local, state, provincial and these officers will provide more time to spend on issues of district officers, as needed. Guidelines and recommendations more vital importance to P.E.O. A streamlined process for will be developed for membership committees and other authorizing payment of bills will eliminate duplication of assistance will be made accessible to those working toward effort for officers while guaranteeing fiduciary responsibility. increasing our membership. The survey said, “Develop a membership The survey said that our “P.E.O. member- initiative or internal public relations effort ship is ready for change.” focused on recruiting younger women.” In every era of our history, women have made decisions P.E.O. must attract the next generation of members and which advanced P.E.O.—decisions that might not have been leaders. Demographics show that 38 percent of our mem- popularly embraced by all members of the Sisterhood, but bers are 70 years of age and older. We didn’t need the survey were nevertheless the right thing to do for P.E.O. With these to tell us this; this is not new information. We all know that recommendations and those to be voted upon at conven- we need the next generation to bring vitality to P.E.O. In tion, we will meet the expectations of our membership by all honesty, we must acknowledge that we are where we are streamlining our work so that the foundation of P.E.O., because we have not brought in younger members over the friendship and philanthropy, will flourish. This is the time for our generation to work together to accomplish the mission of our organization. We must consider the future and ensure A Director of that P.E.O. will be vigorous, vital, current and appealing to the Member Services many who embrace our values and principles. will be recruited Together We Can Do It! to support and nurture growth of the Sisterhood. Barbara Andes, President International Chapter years; instead we’ve happily aged together. The perception is that we are less attractive to a younger population. It’s time to change this perception. How do we do that?

By first admitting that sometimes chapter programming has not interested women who are busy with careers, raising children or have little time to spend away from their responsibilities. A series of programs of wide interest has been developed and will be tested by 51 chapters across

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Foster Care Late last year she shared with one of studying and working, and just hoping Feature Inspires my sisters that “things were rough to make it through the day only to arrive right now” and to cut corners, she was home and find a “Thinking of You” I really enjoyed the article about not going to send out Christmas cards. card from another chapter of women Chapter K, Osceola, Iowa, and the To her surprise, a P.E.O. anonymously who convey their encouragement. It care packages and renovation of a sent her cards and stamps. I know makes me smile and look forward to courthouse waiting room for foster because she sent me one of the cards the next day just to prove to all the children (The P.E.O. Record, January- saying, “Never underestimate P.E.O.” I generous women who support me that February, 2009). I am an attorney and am so proud of my chapter! their support is not misplaced. a part of the foster care recruitment system for my area and frequently Alice Suckling, Q, What this organization does to help appear in court as guardian ad litem Bel Air, Maryland other women fulfill their dreams is (attorney) for children in foster care. something of which each member I want to make one small correction Thanks From a can be extremely proud. I am proud to the article’s information. It states P.E.O. Scholar to be a part of it and deeply grateful that due to the Iowa Supreme Court’s for everything that these women have changes in 2007, children are required I am one of this year’s P.E.O. Scholars done for me. to attend court hearings so judges and have been given a subscription to can put a face with a name as they The Record for the last several months. Angelica M. Sinopole, review cases. What actually happened I really enjoy reading this publication P.E.O. Scholar was that a group successfully lobbied for a change requiring children of an appropriate age to be notified of With every passing day, I am their right to attend all court hearings. Nothing requires children to attend— more impressed and inspired they can voluntarily waive their presence at hearings. by the courage and generosity

I was so inspired by the article that that the women of P.E.O. have I plan to propose a program on foster care for my chapter this coming year. shown to each other and to me. It is a serious issue and children need loving homes while their parents and the inspirational stories that it Praise for resolve their problems. It is always contains. With every passing day, I Presentation on difficult to find enough foster homes am more impressed and inspired by for all of the children needing them. Survey Results the courage and generosity that the I hope the article will encourage I just received the CD on the results women of P.E.O. have shown to each people to consider becoming foster of the Noel-Levitz survey of P.E.O. other and to me. Since I was awarded parents themselves. and wanted to say how good it was and the P.E.O. scholarship, I have received how great it is that International Chap- numerous letters, cards, stamps, and Bethany J. Currie, MJ, ter recognizes the need for change and simple notes of encouragement from Marshalltown, Iowa is willing to start the process. It will be hundreds of strangers. The love and a long hard journey but it needs to get support that each of these women has Never Under- started now. Thank you for doing this. extended to me, when all they know estimate P.E.O. about me are the few things that ap- Sarah Burris, IT, A new guest member from California peared in my scholarship application, Durango, Colorado moved into our community and has is truly amazing. I cannot begin to tell been attending meetings at our chapter. you how many hard days I have spent

4 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars On the Record

by Anne Seiler Pettygrove, Chief Executive Officer

Let’s give a shout-out to our P.E.O. Record editor and We’ve been working on associate editor! a P.E.O. recognition sign for quite a while now. It is Beginning with this issue all typesetting, design and layout ready, and the first one is being done in-house at the executive office in Des Moines! has gone to Chapter AP This has been a long held dream and I am happy to say I in Harlan, Iowa. Often think we are there! Becky Frazier and Amy Tingstrom have communities have a put together a smashing issue. I am very proud of the location for local service work this staff has done and I hope you are all enjoying clubs to post their logo The Record and its new look. signs, and now chapters I think you can bet that if your next door neighbor sees can order a sign to this issue and its fabulous cover, she is going to want to announce their presence pick it up and take a look! Inside, we’re introduced to the in the community. Made of nominee for recording secretary on the International Exec- metal, the sign is 12” x 18”. Ordered through the utive Board. Introductions to the incoming state, provincial supply department, the cost is $35.00. Check with your local and district presidents also begin with this issue. It’s always governing body to be sure that such a posting and sign is fun to read about their backgrounds, put faces to the names allowed in your area. The sign as pictured is the only version and hear their themes for their year as president. that will be available for now. Some areas prefer artwork and the governmental entity takes charge of producing the As you turn the pages, you will see for yourself the depth sign. Unfortunately, P.E.O. will not be able to share the sign and breadth of our organization and its members. And that artwork in this manner. neighbor of yours will see it too! It’s truly inspiring to read about the accomplishments of our sisters, their love for Some additional information about Convention also is P.E.O., the wonderful work and positive influence of our found in this issue. Convention registrations are coming projects and thoughts and words of our BILs. By the way, in and with them, some questions. See page 31 for BILs, where are Convention updates. you? We need more submissions from you for the Thanks for reading. BIL Corner!

As P.E.O.s, we Anne all wear with pride the golden star emblem. See page 14 to learn of a change in our emblem…one that will allow you to show your pride in P.E.O. in a little bit bigger, brighter way.

5 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 ward winning AP.E.O. Ideas

On-Site Child Care Helps Keep Chapter Active & Vibrant by Janet Taber, JP, Gainsville, Missouri

for our chapter meeting on Saturday morning turned out to be difficult. Our solution has been to hire a permanent sitter who keeps the little ones in the nursery while we have meetings in a church. About two- thirds of our meetings are held in this central location, and the facilities make it easy to accommodate babies and toddlers. The young woman whom we’ve hired as babysitter is mature, experienced and capable. The mommies can come into the meeting knowing that their little ones will be in good hands. What a joy it has been to have these young mothers First row, left to right: Karen Hall with twins, Lanie and Leslie, Susannah Alms and Addie. Second row: take an Heather Morrison and Cutter, Stephanie Gross and Aubrey, and Melinda Abraham and Dylan.

he sisters in Chapter JP, Gains- within 13 months. What a joy it has active role in T ville, Missouri, live in a rural area been to have these young mothers the work of where our homes are spread through- take an active role in the work of our out the county and even, for one, chapter! We see them as the future of our chapter! across the state line. Our sisters drive our chapter and of P.E.O. Three of significant distances to gather for the five mommies pictured are chap- To pay for this new expense, chapter meetings. The effort required ter officers and are willing and excited we’ve simply been “passing the hat,” might seem daunting, but because of to continue serving and moving up allowing everyone to chip in when our devotion to P.E.O. and to each through the ranks. The other two are they can to support an arrangement other, we do make the extra effort, active on important committees and that allows our young women to and we have a strong, vibrant chapter. will eventually also become officers. be active and involved. This hasn’t New challenges arose when our Finding babysitters was a problem. become a budget item—chapter chapter experienced its own little Several of the babies’ grandmothers fundraisers continue to raise funds baby boom—six babies were born are also P.E.O.s, and finding sitters solely for the P.E.O. Projects.

6 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Tote Bags Benefit choreographed production. All Hospital Patients and chapter members are encouraged to P.E.O. Projects participate by selecting one of the 13 Jo Brantley, BK, Raleigh, North committees to work on and by selling Carolina, started making tote bags tickets. Chapter AV works with many with pillows for breast cancer patients area merchants who contribute door at a local hospital. Several BK sisters prizes. The event has become a won- join Jo and meet once or twice a derful community tradition as P.E.O.s month to make bags and stuff pillows. from all five local chapters, including Those who don’t sew contribute by P.E.O. family members, scholarship donating fabric. Several hundred bags recipients and BILs serve as models for Evelyn Reese, Chapter DB resident humorist have been made and donated to the the style show. Attendance numbered hospital. Last fall a contest was held 250 and $7,000 was raised at the event. Resident Humorist Adds within the chapter. Each participant to Good of Chapter made a bag and members voted for Chapter DB, Grand Rapids, Min- their favorite bag with loose change. nesota, is fortunate to have some very All the money was then sent to the active long-time members. One of winning member’s favorite P.E.O. these members is Evelyn Reese, who project. This helps members to think has been a member for almost 40 outside the chapter and strengthens years. Just as many chapters have the chapter. Jo says, “There have embraced the new position of Tech- been many happy, warm, loving and nology Chair, Chapter DB has created bonding days with the members. the unique position of Resident Each bag is full of love and hope for the recipients.” Humorist. Holding the position is Chapter AN spotted their magnet on this Evelyn, who brings a humorous story car full of P.E.O.’s on their way home from or two to each chapter meeting and an officers workshop. presents it during “Suggestions for Magnets Draw the Good of the Chapter.” Mary Kay Attention to P.E.O. Jacobson, DB, Minnesota, says, “Her Soon after its organization in March stories truly do add to the good of of 2008, Chapter AN, Easley, South our chapter! Evelyn ‘radiates all light Carolina, realized they needed to find possible’ with her storytelling talent.” a project to raise money for the P.E.O. philanthropies. The members wanted a project to promote P.E.O. They Jane Hooper and Elizabeth Hooper designed a magnet–a 7-inch circle with worked at the silent auction portion of a big white and yellow daisy inside Chapter AV’s fundraiser. and the letters P.E.O. over the top. Style Show and Members cut all the magnets and are encouraging P.E.O.s to put one on their Luncheon a Winning car and another on their refrigerator. Combination The chapter took their magnets to the Chapter AV, Corpus Christi, Texas South Carolina state workshop and Jo Brantley, Emily Castrodale, Jan Midden, presents a successful annual style show reciprocity and word has it “they sold Jean Lunsord and Ginny Krauss sit surrounded and luncheon. It started as enter- like hotcakes.” Designing and cutting by Chapter BK’s completed tote bags. tainment for a reciprocity meeting, the magnets was a great chapter effort and has developed into a scripted, and provided good camaraderie.

7 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 On the Cover

The P.E.O. Woman by Abbie Willits, ColorfulCJ, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Jeanne Moersch, CJ, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, created the art quilt that appears on this month’s Record cover. “The Colorful P.E.O. Woman” image now appears on note cards that Chapter CJ sells as a fundraiser.

“The Colorful Betsy said that she had some fabric It is in this spirit that a note card has P.E.O. Woman” left over from the quilt that had been been created picturing Jeanne’s art quilt blossomed in made by members for our sister Betty and description of a P.E.O. woman. the true spirit Trotter when she was the 1982-83 These note cards will be available for of cooperation. state president. Betsy felt that this sale through The P.E.O. Record with To carry out fabric should be incorporated into the all profits going to the proposed her theme of presentation quilt. At the time Jeanne Sisterhood’s sixth pilot project, The “Celebrate the said she would make the quilt she had STAR Scholarship. Gifts of P.E.O.,” a design idea in mind, but when she Sharon Parham, saw the gold lamé fabric, she knew Jeanne Moersch president, she would have to revise her plan. Jeanne Moersch composed Wisconsin State Chapter, invited each As Jeanne talked with Betsy, she felt this narrative to describe chapter to bring a gift to exchange with a new idea emerging. “The Colorful another chapter at the 2008 Wisconsin P.E.O. Woman” is the result of her “The Colorful P.E.O. Woman.” It appears on the Everyone who saw the quilt at our back of the note cards. state convention was touched by This portrait of the P.E.O. woman shows our many sides. The hearts represent our love for each other its symbolism and the lovely and the world around us. We are musicians, gardeners, golfers, written tribute to all P.E.O. women. travelers, volunteers, activists, State Convention. This was a challenge inspiration. In addition, Jeanne wrote a environmentalists, quilters, writers, that Chapter CJ had been dodging until descriptive narrative to accompany the teachers, artists, mothers…Sisters. the last minute when I again announced presentation art quilt she created. The leaves represent trees that reveal our natures: the strong oak, at our chapter meeting the week before Everyone who saw the quilt at our the colorful maple, the gentle convention that we needed to take willow, all suggest our many something to represent our chapter. state convention was touched by its symbolism and the lovely written tribute personalities. As our lives change Betsy Michael, a 63-year-member to all P.E.O. women. Our Sheboygan and grow, so the leaves change from green to russet to purple to declared, “We should make a quilt!” sister chapter, DK, received “The gold. At times we wear hats of I gently reminded her that we had one Colorful P.E.O. Woman” art quilt at the givers, sharing with our community. week to do this and was about to ask convention gift exchange. The chapter Sometimes the hats are quiet and for other suggestions when our sister, insisted that the quilt truly belonged gentle, but many times the hats Jeanne Moersch, raised her hand and with Chapter CJ and returned it to are joyful. The eyes, whether blue, said, “I’ll do it.” We were all dumb- us. Our members were greatly moved green, brown or black, all have founded, but knowing Jeanne and her by this gesture and felt that all of our unique ways of looking at the world, talents, we had no qualms entrusting sisters should have access to “The praying to our God, raising our the project to her. Colorful P.E.O. Woman.” children and being grateful.

8 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Executive Board

Slate of Officers for Election to the ExecutiveBoard of International Chapter 2009-2011 The Nominating Committee of International Chapter met President Elizabeth E. Garrels, Past President, Iowa State Chapter March 26-29, 2009, to select a First Vice President Susan Reese Sellers, Past President, Texas State Chapter slate of nominees for the Ex- ecutive Board of International Second Vice President Maria Baseggio, Past President, Pennsylvania State Chapter Chapter for the 2009-2011 Organizer Beth Ledbetter, Past President, Tennessee State Chapter biennium as directed in the Recording Secretary Sue Baker, Past President, Ohio State Chapter Constitution, Part I, Article V, Section 4. The following slate Nominating Committee, International Chapter of nominees was selected by Mary Smith Hanley, Chairman majority vote of the committee Judy French for presentation at the Conven- Sue Gates tion of International Chapter Elise Weed in San Diego, California, in Nancy Yamamoto September 2009:

Leaving her home- at the Convention of Ohio State Chapter in 2004. Sue is town of Wooster, Ohio, grateful for the incredible insight gained and the opportunity Sue attended Ohio’s to develop and extend her P.E.O. service during her past Miami University, and four years on the International Peace Scholarship Board then graduated of Trustees. She is a member of the National Association from The Ohio State of Parliamentarians. University, enjoying Married to her college sweetheart, Chuck, they are her days as a Kappa delighted to have two granddaughters and one grandson Kappa Gamma, while nearby to enjoy. Their three daughters, Kristen, Deanna and attaining her BS in Julie are active P.E.O.s, initiated by Sue, and all married to Nursing. As an RN and wonderfully supportive BILs! Registered Vascular Active in the United Methodist Church, Sue currently serves Technologist, she as Church Council Chair, sings in the choir, plays handbells, specialized in cardiac piano and organ and helps with children’s music and the and vascular nursing Christian preschool. Past community activities include during her professional Women’s Pan-Hellenic Association, Warren Junior Crafts and career. In addition to the Board of Trustees of the Northeast Ohio Adoption (special Sue Baker, Past President of Ohio State her faculty responsi- needs children) Agency. Chapter, is the Nominee for the office bilities at the Trumbull In her spare time, Sue enjoys her family/grandchildren, of Recording Secretary of International Memorial Hospital playing the piano, travel and the creative culinary challenges Chapter. School of Nursing, entailed with her daughter’s business as a caterer and she has also held supervisory positions in obstetrics, newborn personal chef. nursery, psychiatry, medical and intensive care. Sue’s P.E.O. journey began in 1979 with her initiation into Chapter EE, Warren, Ohio—her current chapter. With the theme of “The Pursuit of Peace and Purity,” she presided

9 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Program for Continuing Education gRANT rECIPIENT shares her gift of music by Mary Ann A. Langston, PCE Board of Trustees “Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” So said William Congreve in 1697. lives of children by Could Congreve have imagined that teaching in a unique 312 years later, music would also program where have charms to soothe the autistic or typically developing developmentally disabled child, the and developmentally senior with Alzheimer’s disease or the disabled children learn homeless person trying to find a way and grow together. back into society? As can be seen in the accompanying photo, Meredith Bradley, a 2008 PCE grant Meredith has a way recipient is well on her way to being one of reaching these of those “charmers” as she pursues children to give them a bachelor of music in music therapy a chance at learning degree at Queens University of Char- and a better quality lotte in North Carolina. of life. a member of Chapter R, Charlotte, A coloratura soprano, vocal Squeezed in between college classes, North Carolina. Dr. Engen realized performance was the logical choice teaching and caring for her son, that a PCE Grant was just the financial of college major for Meredith in Meredith can be found volunteering support Meredith needed. “She is not 1994. The “roles” which followed at her church in the music program were varied: title character in Opera only an ideal candidate, but an ideal student and a wonderful person…”. where she was employed for five years. Carolina’s production of “Pinocchio,” She also finds time to facilitate the Kindermusik instructor, church The University’s website defines chapel service at The Charlotte Rescue musician, Montessori teacher, wife and music therapy as “the use of various Mission—a Christian program for men mother: all fulfilling, but she was never musical experiences to bring about and women who are predominately sure “she was making a difference.” desirable changes in the cognitive, homeless and are addicted to drugs physical, social or emotional function- and/or alcohol. Finding herself a struggling single ing level of individuals requiring special mother with an almost completed services.” That’s exactly what Meredith Public school systems, special needs degree, Meredith searched for a college is already doing while still in school. programs, hospitals, mental health curriculum which would accept the facilities and assisted living centers are already completed music courses and In the spring of 2008 Meredith began potential beneficiaries of the expertise, lead to a viable career. She found this a part-time job for LifeSpan Services, a talents and gifts that Meredith will at Queens. After an audition with her non-profit organization which provides bring with her as she begins her career “primary instrument,” i.e., her voice, support and services to children and as a music therapist. she was enrolled. In a wonderful P.E.O. adults with developmental disabilities. coincidence, Dr. Rebecca Engen, Using her gifts and the skills she has PCE Power in Action again—not Associate Professor and Director of acquired in her music therapy classes, just helping a recipient but the entire Music Therapy, was an instructor and Meredith makes a difference in the community.

10 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars P.E.O.s in the SPOTLIGHT

Eileen Guenther, T, Arling- ton, Virginia, has been elected as president of the American Guild of Organists (AGO). Eileen is a national and international organ recitalist and has performed in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. She is featured on recordings with Etherea Records, the U.S. Air Force Orchestra, Vista Records (London), and Foundry Records. Eileen is associate professor of church music at Wesley Theological Seminary and professorial lecturer in music at George Washington University. She also leads workshops nationally for musical and denominational organizations. Eileen is only the third woman in the 112-year history of the AGO to hold the office of president. AGO is the world’s largest professional association of organists and choral conductors, as well as the largest organization on the globe dedicated to a single musical instrument. The membership of AGO includes approximately 20,000 professional organists, choral conductors, music educators, organ builders, clergy and aficionados.

Carla Brooks, HE, Rockwall, Texas, was named 2008’s 13th most powerful nonbank woman in finance by U.S. Banker magazine. Carla is the managing director/ deputy portfolio manager for Commerce Street Capital LLC, an investment banking firm serving community banks. U.S. Banker’s influence ranking is performance based and as an honoree, Carla’s photo was featured on the publication’s cover, along with eight others. “I truly appreciate and enjoy working in the business of assisting and advising financial institutions,” says Carla. “I want to thank my Commerce Street Capital colleagues as well as those throughout my career who have encouraged and had confidence in me to be better-than-ever in this profession. I dedicate this honor to my father and grandfather who were both bankers, as well as to my late husband.”

11 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 P.E.O.s in the SPOTLIGHT

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Jill Scott, B, Kim (Krause) Escondido, California, was Haddow, CD, awarded the first place prize Prescott, Arizona, is an for a hand-woven pine needle instructor and coach for the basket she entered in the Ladies Professional Golf “crafts” category of an annual Association. A 1975 Cottey contest held by The American College graduate, Kim has Heritage Committee of the coached at the University of National Society Daughters Arizona and the University of the American Revolution of Florida and has worked (NSDAR). Jill’s basket entitled with such notable profes- “The Chief ’s Friendship Basket” complied with the theme sional golfers as Annika Sorenstam and Leta Lindley. In of the contest, which was “Hospitality Through the Ages.” August and September, 2008, Kim had the privilege of One of the deciding factors in her being awarded first place coaching the United State’s women’s amateur golf team was the explanation that the pine needles used in the basket at the World Championships in South Africa. The USA were harvested locally by Jill. The basket was on display in women won the gold medal, defeating Switzerland by three Constitution Hall for the week of NSDAR’s Continental strokes and France by five. Kim says, “It’s an experience I Congress held in Washington, D.C. The American Heritage will cherish forever!” Committee of the NSDAR was established to preserve and educate others about American culture. The Committee accomplishes this goal by providing a vehicle through which Lucinda DAR members may demonstrate their expertise in the fields Williams, AR, of historic preservation, cultural events and traditions, arts, Greenfield, Massachusetts, crafts, drama, literature and music, by submitting entries in was elected to serve as contests in these fields. the Cattlemen’s Beef Board chair by her fellow cattlemen and women at Ellen Burton, the Cattle Industry Annual IQ, Eureka, Illinois, was Convention in Phoenix, recently named president of Arizona. As a diary farmer Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP). ESP, from the northeast, Lucinda with over 7,000 members, is brings a different perspective to the post of chairwoman the professional association for the Cattleman’s Beef Board and she is only one of a of women and men working handful of women to be elected to this unpaid position. within the national Cooperative Lucinda is a third generation P.E.O., a 1982 graduate of Extension System. ESP is Cottey College and a librarian at Smith College. In the dedicated to the professional, past she has served as vice chairwoman for the Beef personal and leadership Board. The Beef Board is an independent, government- development of extension professionals and to fostering established nonprofit organization consisting of volunteer excellence within the national extension system. Ellen recently members from the beef, dairy and veal industries. retired after 40 years with University of Illinois extension.

12 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Educational Loan Fund

Together We Can… Have a Global Impact By Emily Heck, ELF Recipient, and Suzanne Reynolds, Chairman, ELF Board of Trustees

while conducting research for her Ph.D. as a student at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Focusing her career in the direction of NTD prevention and control is a natural progression along her life’s path. Emily’s past experiences in college with communities in Alabama, Peru and Chile, along with her five post-baccalaureate years in Birmingham, Abeokuta (Nigeria) and Boston led her to Columbia to seek the knowledge and experience necessary to imple- ment change in the health of neglected people worldwide who lack basic healthcare. Her time in Sierra Leone helped her discover not only that she has a passion for this area of work, Educational Loan Fund recipients Country Office in Freetown. She but also that her talents, intellect and come from all walks of life, from many worked with HKI and the Ministry of skills can best be used to improve different ages, and study every field Health and Sanitation in Sierra Leone the health of those who are most imaginable. They are following their to launch a Neglected Tropical Diseases vulnerable to the debilitation caused vision of a better world and finding (NTD) Control Program at the national by highly preventable, yet highly their place in it. Emily Heck, sponsored level, integrating prevalence mapping prevalent NTDs. by her aunt’s chapter, J, in Alexandria, and treatment of Trachoma, Schistoso- Since college, Emily has felt deeply Virginia, is just one example of a miasis, Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis, woman with a far-reaching mission. and Lymphatic Filariasis into Sierra committed to investing her time, energy Leone’s already-existing Onchocerciasis and actions to improving the quality of Emily Heck is a second-year masters Control Program. life of the sick, educating communities in public health student in the depart- about diseases that affect their lives, ment of epidemiology and global Now back in New York City, Emily working to prevent illnesses that are health track at Columbia University’s is finishing her degree while working preventable, building capacity in Mailman School of Public Health. at HKI headquarters where she is developing settings, and increasing the As an integral part of the curriculum, focusing mainly on the provision of value placed on life and human dignity. the global health track at Mailman support for Sierra Leone’s current She looks to her future work in Sierra requires students to complete a NTD Control Program (monitoring Leone with excitement, as it will foster six-month practicum in an international and evaluation, research, program her skills and knowledge-base in setting to gain practical public health planning and implementation) and science, epidemiology, research methods skills. With financial assistance from future expansion of NTD control in and field work to prepare her for a P.E.O.’s ELF loan, Emily spent her West Africa. After graduation in May career in disease prevention and control. six-month practicum with Helen Keller 2009, Emily plans to return to Sierra As P.E.O. sisters, we each have a part International’s (HKI) Sierra Leone Leone where she will work with HKI in Emily’s work through ELF.

13 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 New Emblems

Evolution of P.E.O. Emblem Continues by Anne Pettygrove, Chief Executive Officer

Clockwise from top right: Dies of front and back of emblem; A “tree” ready for the investment process; Frank Italiano points out the now-empty flask (due to the lost wax process.) It will be filled with liquid metal. Our emblem has undergone a P.E.O. emblem is made by hand and already a customer. “I was about six,” number of changes since the first one painstakingly detailed. he jokes. In 2004 a merger took place was designed in 1869. Originally 1 inch and Herff Jones acquired Burr Patt, as in diameter, the emblem was 14 k gold. On a recent visit to the plant, the company was known. Frank stayed Over the years the size grew smaller, as which has been in the same location with the company and moved to the in Providence, Rhode Island, since the did the gold content, but it has always Rhode Island plant where he has 1940s, CEO Anne Pettygrove and Carla been worn with great pride. Today, continued working with organizations Brown, emblem secretary at P.E.O. made by the Herff Jones company, our such as P.E.O. to oversee the quality headquarters, were able to watch “A emblem is “gold-clad”…a base metal of their emblems. Herff Jones employs covered with a wash of gold. Day in the Life of a P.E.O. Emblem.” 150, of whom more than 75 are P.E.O. orders almost 10,000 emblems Frank Italiano, production manager, craftsmen directly involved with the a year. With a quantity of that size, one led the tour. Frank started working in manufacture of emblems and jewelry would expect the pins to be mass 1978 with Burr, Patterson & Auld, for sororities, fraternities, associations produced. Instead, each and every based in Indiana, where P.E.O. was and organizations.

14 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Made by the department where the letters P.E.O. As the tour ended Frank reflected “lost wax” method, are individually hand enameled in black. on the fact that he has worked with each emblem goes Finally, each emblem is engraved with the P.E.O. emblems for 31 years and through many steps the information provided by P.E.O. continues to be amazed at the volume before it is ready and then the clasp is hand-soldered of emblems that are manufactured to be boxed and to the back. Each individual emblem and shipped all over North America. sent. Step one is the makes its journey through the plant, He stated that he and his team “appre- wax injection, a process in which and then becomes yours alone! ciate all that P.E.O. does to maintain wax is injected into the mold for our and increase their membership, for this emblem—one at a time. Then, each As of April 1, those members helps support many Americans to be little wax pin is individually placed on a ordering emblems will be receiving employed and able to provide for their special cylinder. This is called a “tree” a wonderful surprise. In this, our families.” Yet another reason to wear and that is what it looks like…a little 140th year, we are happy to offer your emblem with pride! tree trunk with 80 wax P.E.O. emblems a slightly larger emblem. attached to it. Step three is casting. One tree at a time (80 emblems) is “invested,” which means that it goes in a flask that Look for the Herff Jones display is filled with a solution that surrounds at Convention of International all of the little wax molds. Then comes Chapter. Each registered the burn-out stage, or lost wax process. delegate and visitor will receive The wax is melted and out come 80 a coupon for a FREE P.E.O. little metal emblems. Next, the emblem charm, compliments of Herff goes to the plating department. Frank Jones. It will be included in your remembers that “back in the day,” the registration packet. Stop by their P.E.O. emblem was 10k yellow gold. display room on the second level P.E.O. switched to the current gold- to redeem your coupon! plated brass metal quality when gold You’ll meet Carla Brown, em- escalated to over $1,000 an ounce. So blem supervisor, and Ann Hardin, today each emblem goes into a gold Herff Jones’ P.E.O. account “bath.” Then each individual emblem manager who is also a brand goes to the pressing department, to new P.E.O. initiate! the sandblasting cabinet to achieve its satin finish and then to the engraving Top: A Herff Jones employee prepares for the department. Along the way the emblem wax injection process. Bottom: Edges of the makes a stop at the enameling emblem get smoothed out. How to Wear Your Emblem The emblem, now available in either button back or clasp version, is worn to all chapter meetings and in public as the member feels appropriate. It is worn on the left side, over the heart and above all other emblematic pins. Nametags and costume jewelry may be worn above the P.E.O. emblem. It may be worn on a dress or suit jacket (including lapels), but not on an outer coat. The P.E.O. emblem is lent to each member for her sole use as long as she is an active member. International takes no position on the wearing of pin keepers or holders and has no requirement for the wearing of gavel guards. The most important thing to remember about wearing your emblem is to wear it with pride!

15 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Scholar Awards

In Recognition of Success to Significance by Diane Todd, Scholar Awards Board of Trustees

Dentistry the American Dental Association’s 2008 University of New Dentist of the Year in 2001. FORMER P.E.O. Nebraska J.G. Elliot She works as an adjunct professor at SCHOLARS IN Award the University of Nebraska Medical College of Dentistry and is a dentist JESSICA A. MEESKE THE LIMELIGHT! at Lockwood and Meeske Pediatric 1994-1995 P.E.O. Scholar Dentistry with offices in Hastings and It is with great pleasure that the A former Grand Island, Nebraska. scholar is Scholar Award Trustees congratu- continuing to Jessica is a member of Chapter G, late and highlight the honors and make a differ- Hastings, Nebraska, and is the cur- awards that have been received ence by being rent chairman of the chapter Scholar by four former P.E.O. Scholars an advocate Awards committee. She and her during the 2007-2009 biennium. for the dental husband, Todd Pankratz, have two health needs children, Robert and Sophia. These accomplished women have of the under- exemplified the purpose of the privileged, especially children. Jessica Administrator/Professor Texas Tech University P.E.O. Scholar Award to provide A. Meeske, 1994-1995 P.E.O. Scholar, 2007 New Achiever Award support for women who will make nominated by Chapter F, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, received the prestigious J.G. BRIANA NELSON GOFF significant contributions in their Elliot Award in the spring of 2008 1997-1998 P.E.O. Scholar varied fields of endeavor. Each of from the University of Nebraska The Texas these former Scholars has gone Medical College. The J.G. Elliot Tech Uni- versity New from success to significance and Award is given in recognition for improving health service in Nebraska. Achiever we applaud them. This is the first time an individual Award is given If you know of former P.E.O. annually to a from the dental profession has been Texas Tech Scholars who have received awarded this honor. graduate who awards or honors such as these in Jessica Meeske founded and is has made a the past year or two, please share clinical director of the Sonrisa Dental significant your information with the Scholar Project which serves the dental needs contribution to his/her field of expertise within 12 years or less of earning a of nearly 100 youths annually at no Awards office in Des Moines. We degree. The 2007 New Achiever Award cost to the children’s families. She love to recognize the contributions was given to Dr. Briana Nelson Goff, a serves as chairperson of the Legislative our former recipients are making 1997-1998 P.E.O. Scholar, nominated by Committee for the Nebraska Dental Chapter EE, Horton, Kansas. to help make our world a better Association and nationally works with place. Thank you. the American Academy of Pediatric Briana earned a Ph.D. in Marriage Dentistry on dental care issues for the and Family Therapy from Texas Tech under privileged. Jessica was named University in 1998. She is currently the

16 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Megan Keefe Stine, 2005-2006 P.E.O. for her book “Postcard on Parchment.” in the College of Human Ecology, Scholar, nominated by Chapter F, Christine is a 2006-2007 P.E.O. Scholar Associate Professor in the School of Towson, Maryland. Megan’s research who was nominated by Chapter ES, Family Studies and Human Services and on melanoma metastasis and cell-to-cell Lincoln, Nebraska. Christine is also the Interim Director of Assessment at communication led to the identifica- the recipient of the 2003 Academy of Kansas State University. In 2003 she tion of a novel therapeutic received the KSU College of Human target for melanoma. She Ecology Dawley Award for Faculty was also selected as a finalist Each of these former Excellence in Student Development. for the Pioneer Award from the National Institutes of Scholars has gone Briana Nelson Goff ’s clinical Health, which called her experience and research specialization work one of the top 25 from success to is with traumatic stress symptoms most pioneering scientific in trauma survivor couples, families, studies worldwide in 2006. significance and and children. In 2000, as part of a Megan received her Ph.D. we applaud them. team funded by the National Research in Cellular and Molecular Council, she traveled to Bosnia to Medicine from Johns assess physical and mental health Hopkins University in 2008 issues and post-war reconstruction and is presently a postdoctoral fellow American Poets Award presented at five years after the genocide that at Johns Hopkins and an adjunct the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. claimed tens of thousands. Briana professor at the College of Notre Her poems and reviews have appeared noted, “My particular area of inter- Dame of Maryland. in a variety of magazines, including est was understanding the impact of Calyx, Prairie Schooner, North the war on its youngest victims–the Megan and her husband, Adam, live American Review, and Arts and Letters. children. I found the experiences I had in Baltimore, Maryland. Christine received her Ph.D. in in the children’s homes in my follow Poet / Professor English from the University of up trips extremely rewarding because 2007 ABZ Press Nebraska in 2007 and is now on the of the resilience in these children so National First Book faculty at South Dakota State University profoundly affected by the war.” Poetry Award in Brookings, South Dakota where Briana, her husband, Craig, and son, CHRISTINE STEWART-NUNEZ she teaches creative writing, literature, Dalton live in Wamego, Kansas. 2006-2007 P.E.O. Scholar and composition. “I appreciate Christine is a member of Chapter CA, Scientist her clarity, Brookings, South Dakota, where she, her 2007 Joanna M. Nicolay her convic- husband and son make their home. Melanoma Foundation tions and her Research Scholar Award connections— MEGAN KEEFE STINE three things 2005-2006 P.E.O. Scholar our teeming The 2007 world could Joanna M. use in consid- Nicolay erably fuller Melanoma supply.” These words were written by Foundation eminent American poet and poetry Research editor David Baker who judged and Scholars announced Christine Stewart-Nunez as Award was the winner of the national 2007 First presented to Book Poetry Award from ABZ Press

17 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Special Feature

The U.K. P.E.O. Group visited Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. P.E.O. Group Thrives Across the Pond By Mindi Carter, CT, Belleville, Illinois

ondon has some exciting things happening—theatre, holding more traditional meetings. However, many of the art, festivals, restaurants and, since September 2008, a sisters were military wives who only stayed for a few years Lrejuvenated P.E.O. group, thanks to the dedication of some at a time and as the U.S. military bases in the U.K. were sisters who decided not to give up on meeting. closed, membership numbers dwindled. P.E.O. has, in fact, had an organized presence in the U.K. since 1987, mainly due to the efforts of Pat Taylor, Pat persevered with her efforts to contact the known FP, Renton, Washington. She was the heart of P.E.O. in P.E.O.s annually with invitations to monthly Thursday lunches the U.K. through the 1990s, hosting meetings for sisters in Mayfair, central London. However, over time, the names and BILs at her house, organizing cultural activities and on the list were increasingly made up of working women in

18 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars the U.K. who often struggled to attend a weekday lunch. different reasons and some of us were here for life, while The regular attendees gradually waned to a core of two to others were here only for a year or two. five ladies who came to a point where they needed to decide whether they wanted to carry on. So Pat and Katherine But we found that we had a lot in common. Principally, Everitt-Newton, AM, Indianapolis, Indiana, decided to we all saw potential and promise in having a regular P.E.O. do one more mailing to try to attract more sisters with a Group in the U.K., and it could enhance our lives and give Saturday meeting.

On a Saturday in May 2008, eight London-based sisters In an atmosphere that and one guest had lunch at a Chinese restaurant. The better was positively charged turnout was encouraging and the idea of continuing with Saturday meetings was championed by the enthusiasm of with enthusiasm and one working sister in particular, Virginia (Ginny) Khoury, JA, Berkeley, California. Having been on the verge of giving possibility, everyone up, they decided to try a Saturday format going forward and to renew efforts to expand membership, accommodating as had a chance to speak much as possible the lifestyles of the P.E.O.s involved. and share her feelings And so it was that after a lot of effort, phone calls and contact with the ladies on the P.E.O. Overseas Yahoo! about P.E.O. and what Group, on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 11 P.E.O.s from all over greater London (some traveling up to two hours she was hoping to to get there!) met in Ginny’s office in achieve for this group. the city for lunch and a viewing of a video of the P.E.O. us a chance to give back to others. So, caught up in the Projects Program from spirit, we decided that we should meet four times a year on the 2007 Convention Saturdays and formalize a structure by electing officers for of International Chapter the next year: in Minneapolis the President—Katherine Everitt-Newton, AM, previous September. Indianapolis, Indiana In an atmosphere that Vice President—Ginny Khoury, JA, Berkeley, California was positively charged with Corresponding Secretary—Pat Taylor, FP, enthusiasm and possibility, Renton, Washington everyone had a chance to speak and share her feelings Recording Secretary—Kimberley Ahmedo, CL, about P.E.O. and what she Saint Paul, Minnesota was hoping to achieve for Guard—Jan Browman-Barnes, PI, Placerville, California this group. We were a group Treasurer—Mindi Carter, CT, Belleville, Illinois spread across a 40+ year age Chaplain—Marion Rowsell, AA, Phoenix, Arizona range, from grandmothers to new mothers. We were both Our next meeting took place on a rainy day in November American and British (two at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, where one of our members, members had become P.E.O.s Jen Taylor-Pollard, EU, McPherson, Kansas, works. We had while living in the States). We 17 members attend, plus three guests from the U.S. and had all come to the U.K. for three infants. As our numbers and our enthusiasm grew,

19 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 we decided superb Old Master paintings and a world class armory. We to increase followed this with lunch at a local Thai restaurant, enjoyed the meetings by 15 P.E.O.s, four BILs, one guest and an infant. We used to six a year, a short meeting after lunch to get volunteers for com- aiming to have five mittees, exchange ideas for further meetings and activi- on Saturdays and one ties, and share the news about the planned article in The during a weekday evening P.E.O. Record. to attract P.E.O.s that worked in London but could not attend meetings on weekends. After the meeting, we were then Although still building, the U.K. P.E.O. group is thriving. joined for an animated and enlightening tour of the iconic We have dates for meetings throughout the rest of 2009, Globe by two BILs and one sister’s three-year-old daughter, a projects committee, a social committee and lots of ideas after which we had lunch at a local Turkish restaurant. for activities and different places to go. Our approach will continue to be a balance of cultural/social activities Our Group met again on January 17, 2009, starting with to include families and friends, and focused meetings on a fascinating tour of the Wallace Collection, a stunning P.E.O. initiatives and projects. Aside from that, we are museum in an historic London town house with 25 galleries still evolving—as the only overseas P.E.O. group, we have of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain with no established format to follow. However, we are excited

The U.K. P.E.O. Group toured the Wallace Collection museum in London.

20 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars by the chance to set our own path and perhaps, provide encouragement for P.E.O.s in other countries outside of P.E.O. Overseas Yahoo! Group the United States and Canada to form groups as well. Celebrates First Anniversary And so the tenacious commitment of the handful of sisters who decided not to give up and who were open to It is time for another celebration! March 2009 change has resulted in the strong, successful start of a new marked the first anniversary of the P.E.O. Overseas tradition in the U.K. Each time we meet, there is a tangible Members Yahoo! Group. Through the tireless efforts of feeling of hope and joy that comes with building support Janice Thomson, Chapter CQ, Chicago, Illinois (now and friendships through P.E.O. that will continue long into living in Brussels, Belgium), the Yahoo! Group has been the future. an effective avenue of communication for P.E.O.s living overseas. Janice has continued to serve throughout the year as the moderator for the group, and International Chapter salutes her for a job well done!

Recently, Janice wrote, “When the Yahoo! Group was created, I thought we would be lucky if 20 people joined. Here we are one year later with 116 members who’ve posted nearly 300 messages!” The Yahoo! Group is represented in about 43 countries. Through the Yahoo! Group, P.E.O.s can stay connected throughout the world, albeit virtually—the next best thing to attending live P.E.O. meetings.

One of the greatest benefits is for P.E.O.s who are anticipating a move to an overseas location. As a new member, she can expect to be welcomed, encouraged, receive tips on what to bring with her that won’t be available in her new country and other valuable advise to make her adjustment easier.

Colleen Addison, Chapter FT, Cadillac, Michigan, is a new member who will be living in China. After posting an introduction of herself with a bit of history, she posted another message which was, in part: “…Janice Thomson, the creator of the P.E.O. Overseas Members Yahoo! Group, was one of the first to respond to my introduction. I was amazed when Janice said that she was also a member of Chapter CQ, Chicago, Illinois, my initiating chapter…If being from the same Illinois chapter was not ironic enough, imagine my surprise when we discovered that she initiated me! Wow! What an amazing example of how wonderfully small the In 1994 the U.K. P.E.O. Group held a BIL party at world can feel when you have the long arms of the the Castle Gatehouse, the home of Pat Taylor. Sisterhood with you.”

To learn more about the Yahoo! Group, which is only for members living overseas, go to the P.E.O. International website peointernational.org.

21 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 The Question: What is your favorite road trip destination?

The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan magnificent bridge. Once I see that boil. All in all, Door County, Wisconsin is my favorite road trip destina- bridge I am instantly rooted–connected was “just what the doctor ordered.” tion. The third longest suspension to my past and present like no other Patricia Baumann, LT, Danville, Illinois bridge in the world is an amazingly place in the world. beautiful structure and I am always Judith Bloom, DR, Rhinelander, Wisconsin thrilled to drive across it. It has special Next Question: significance for me since it crosses the My husband underwent a triple Straits of Mackinac that divide Lake bypass in May 2008. After acting as Were you a P.E.O. Michigan from Lake Huron. To me his nurse, mentor, housekeeper and scholarship recipient who the Straits are a connection between psychiatrist, I was ready to leave it all was later offered the gift my Canadian roots and my proud behind and hit the road. We chose to of membership? American citizenship. I grew up in visit Door County with dear friends If so, please share your story. Toronto and summered on the east who had been instrumental in Ralph’s shore of Lake Huron where my Mum rapid recovery. We stayed on Sister’s Bay Deadline is July 1, 2009. Answers still has a home. Now I live in Northern and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery, will be printed in the September- Wisconsin and from our home it is sunsets and wide expanses of flower October issue or on the website. a short three hour drive east to the gardens. It immediately lifted our Respond by mail to the address on shore of Lake Michigan. From there it flagging spirits. We loved the Swedish the inside front cover or by email to [email protected]. is a lovely drive along the north shore restaurant with the goats on the grass to St. Ignace and our first view of the roof and participated in our first fish

Green Tip

Green Spring Cleaning This spring, forgo toxic cleaning products and freshen your home for spring the green way. Not only will you be helping the environment, but you’ll also make your home a safer, cleaner place to live. Try these healthy cleaning tips from The Daily Green this spring.

• Mix ¼ cup of white vinegar and 30 ounces of warm water in a recycled spray bottle to make hardwood floors shine like new. • Disinfect kitchen and bathroom surfaces naturally with 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. • Use salt as a tough abrasive to scrub stubborn stains or to clean cutting boards. • Make sinks and tubs sparkle with baking soda, a milder abrasive than salt, which makes it great for cleaning porcelain. • Use toothpaste, another mild abrasive, to polish silver. • Line dry clothing—nothing beats old-fashioned sunshine for kill- ing germs and freshening fabrics. It also helps to remove stains.

22 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Cottey College

A Message from the Cottey President by Judy R. Rogers, Ph.D., President, Cottey College

This report from Cottey is the third in a series that will focus on key goals of the 2011 strategic plan, Building a Model for Women’s Education.

Goal Three of the Cottey NJCAA Region XVI. We are just opening our first softball strategic plan emphasizes season. Recruiting is very strong, demonstrating the interest strengthening and focusing of young women in softball. the academic, student life, and leadership programs to Research conducted by the planning committee also veri- meet the needs of students fies that the students coming to Cottey in 2011 and beyond who will enter Cottey in want to be involved in community service. This is another 2011 and beyond. strength for Cottey. For the second year Cottey was listed on the President’s Higher Education Community Service We know for a certainty Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts. One of these was that these students will an outstanding recognition of Martin Luther King Day. Our be more culturally diverse service-learning coordinator and VISTA volunteer received than our present student body. A demographic shift is occurring and will continue to occur in this country during ...Cottey was listed on the next few years. Using the publication “Knocking at the College Door” the planning committee recognized a dra- the President’s Higher matic decline in the number of white and African American graduates from high schools and a dramatic increase in Education Community the number of Asian and Hispanic graduates. During the next four years, we will see a 10.6 percent decline in white Service Honor Roll for non-immigrants and a concurrent 54.3 percent increase in Hispanic students. These facts must be taken into account exemplary service efforts. as we build enrollment plans and design academic programs and services. a grant to fund a “Day of Service” on Saturday, January 17. After an opening ceremony in the Cottey Chapel, students We also know that the future offers our students global and community members participated in 12 different proj- opportunities for living, for work, and for recreation. Our ects with 501 documented participants. The projects ranged students must be prepared by the Cottey curriculum to em- from food drives to designing and painting a mural at Heart- brace these opportunities. Our international travel options land Hospital. have broadened from a trip to a European city to include a service learning trip to Guatemala and a trip to New I am confident that Cottey can accomplish the challenges Zealand for academic credit. Other types of programs and of Goal Three, but I acknowledge the obstacles created by destinations will be planned. the impact of the recession on our operating budget and possibly on our enrollment. Cottey continues to need the The 2011 plan challenges us to offer additional athletic support of every P.E.O. to recruit students and to support options. This year Cottey excelled in both volleyball and their scholarships. With your help, Cottey will become a basketball. The Cottey Comets were the number one seed in model for women’s education.

23 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 SISTER

SISTERTO SISTER Remembering

SISTER What Matters

At the 2007 Convention of International Chapter, a new initiative was unveiled: “OK, Let’s GROW.” (See The P.E.O. Record November-December 2007.) For the balance of the biennium The P.E.O. Record will feature “Sister to Sister,” a column coordinated by Sheree Clark, communications consultant to P.E.O. and a member of Chapter HX, Des Moines, Iowa. The column will deal with the GROW initiative and other issues of importance to our sisterhood.

Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So believe the answer will come. It will. — Norman Vincent Peale

It’s a challenge these days to read the newspaper, surf the web or watch television and not feel a sense of gloom. P.E.O. does not exist in a vacuum. Our members and our organization are impacted by the events that occur in our The housing recession that began in time. P.E.O. was born in 1869, a little more than a genera- 2006 is one of the worst since the 1930s. tion after the first surge of Midwestern expansion, and only The nation’s unemployment rate bolted four years after the conclusion of the American Civil War. P.E.O.s have witnessed the introduction of electricity and to 8.1 percent in February, the highest the automobile, women securing the vote and man landing since late 1993. People are losing their on the moon. We’ve survived world wars, a Great Depres- sion and nuclear near-disasters. It hasn’t always been easy, jobs, retirement dreams are vanishing but—for the last 140 years—we’ve carried on our mission of and personal wealth is plummeting. “Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars.” Day in and And if the scary economy isn’t enough day out we’ve raised money, provided encouragement and given hope to women who may otherwise have felt hopeless. to make you run for cover, we have Since 1907, our projects have collectively provided almost global warming, an obesity epidemic, $190 million in assistance, and we have directly impacted the lives of more than 80,000 project recipients. This happened energy concerns, species extinction and all while politicians, stock markets, entire nations (and yes, water supply worries to think about. hemlines!) rose and fell. So why are we talking about such matters in The P.E.O Record?

24 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars In time of difficulties, P.E.O. CREED

we must not I BELIEVE in P.E.O. and in all that lose sight it stands for, not alone in fact, but in act. I BELIEVE in my sisters, in the honesty of their intentions, in the purity of their motives, in of our the integrity of their character, and in the loyalty achievements. of their friendship. I BELIEVE in the sweetness and helpfulness — Mao Tse-Tung of friendship, and in the joy of serving others.

I BELIEVE in the virtues of Faith, Love, Purity, Justice and Truth, and in the hope that lures us on.

I BELIEVE that life does not consist in the abundance of the material things we possess, Times are tough right now; there is no doubt about it. but in the abundance of things we are and do. But like every other crisis that has besieged our nation, this I BELIEVE that it is within our power too shall pass. Meanwhile, we can—and must—carry out the as P.E.O.s to help each other, that the rough important work of our organization in order to lend a hand places may be smooth and the crooked places to those needing our support. Of course this means our straight, the burden less heavy and life a project recipients, but this can mean our sisters as well. continual joy and blessing, ever increasing, Each of us knows someone in our chapter who has been growing richer and richer. affected by the troubles of our times, and now more than I BELIEVE in the present of our sister- ever is when we are called upon to “express a loving concern hood with its opportunities, in the future with for each sister.” How you express such concern may vary its obligations, in the divine joy of living here based on factors such as how well you know her, the nature and hereafter in the enlarged and ever enlarging of the challenge she is facing and the dynamics of your sphere of usefulness that is opening up before chapter. The importance of providing support to each other us each year. is articulated in the P.E.O. Creed, authored by the first Editor of The P.E.O. Record, Effie Hoffman Rogers, Chapter B, Iowa, near the turn of the 20th century. It is as timely and — Effie Hoffman Rogers meaningful today as it was more than 100 years ago.

If you watch how nature deals with adversity – continually renewing itself – you can’t help but learn. — Bernie Siegel, M.D.

25 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Special Feature

Gallery of Presidents

26 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Mary Wiley mother’s chapter, BE, in Conway. While in graduate school Alabama Mathilda dimited to Chapter U, Louisville, Kentucky; then, became a charter member of Chapter MO in Kansas City, Shine with Missouri. In 1992 Mathilda dimited to Chapter CF in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and eventually made full circle when the Spirit of she moved back to her “home chapter” BE. P.E.O. When not working full-time as the director of annual giving for the University of Central Arkansas, Mathilda likes While serving as state organizer, to travel, read, exercise outdoors, set a pretty table and cook Mary Wiley became a charter with her husband Jeff for family gatherings. Her family member of Chapter AJ in Huntsville, includes her father Gene, mother-in-law Rose, two broth- Alabama. She was initiated into Chap- ers, Hadrian and wife Helene and Marc and wife Leigh, four ter EM, Melbourne, Florida, in 1984. After moving to Alabama, she quickly nephews, one niece, two sisters-in-law and Rambler, the cat! became involved and developed her Mathilda enjoys participating in volunteer opportunities Presidents passion for P.E.O. and leadership development through the Faulkner County Mary was born and raised in Washington, Leadership Institute Class of 1996, Toad Suck Daze Festival D.C. She and her husband Harry have been married Committee 2001-2003; and writing fashion articles for for 43 years. While Harry served in the Air Force local magazines. for 26 years, the family lived in Mississippi, Georgia, Alaska, Colorado, Virginia, Washington and Flor- Susan Baker ida. Daughter Raelene Swordsma, AZ, Newnan, Georgia, is a CPA and son Steven is a senior project Delaware manager overseeing the construction of hospitals. Her grandsons are Alex and Zack Wiley. Be The Sister

Volunteering has kept Mary busy for many years. Moving in Sisterhood often afforded the opportunity to serve numerous com- Born and raised in Wilmington, munities in such capacities as Girl Scout Service Unit leader, Delaware, Sue Baker has lived there church secretary, school volunteer computer lab coordinator, her whole life except for the three Sunday school teacher, soccer team mom and president of a military wives club. years she lived in New Jersey. She earned a B.S. in elementary education from the University of Delaware, in Newark. For fun, Mary enjoys gardening, golfing, genealogy, quilting and the beading of Chrismons. Sue has been a member of Chapter G, Wilmington, since she was initiated in 1968. Sue’s mother, aunt and cousin are in Chapter Eternal. Mathilda Hatfield Hulett Sue met her husband Tom while both worked during the Arkansas summer for the DuPont Company. Their family includes daughter Amy, her husband Bill and their son Bobby, who live Give Full in Pennsylvania. Sue and Tom’s son, Scott, lives in Florida. Sue is active at West Presbyterian Church. She began Measure singing in the choir in 1975, was elected to several terms as Mathilda Hulett was raised bilingual an elder and president of Presbyterian women, has helped in an American/French home in on various committees for many years and has been financial Conway, Arkansas. While in college she was initiated in her secretary for the past five years. Sue volunteered for 10 years

27 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 at Wilmington Friends School, where her children attended, Gretchen Roe and also at the Wilmington Flower Market for several years. Maryland Sue enjoys reading mysteries and light fiction, knitting prayer shawls and boas, cooking, entertaining, spending time The Honor at her lake house, traveling and spending time with her of the Vows family and friends. Gretchen Roe was born in Marcia Murphy Corning, New York, and raised until the age of 12 in Elmira, New DeMoss York. Her family then relocated to Hendersonville, North Louisiana Carolina, where Gretchen attended high school and met her Hit a Grand BIL, Pat. Gretchen has lived in six states and in Germany. Gretchen and Pat have been married for 28 years and have Slam with six children. Kaely, the eldest, is a P.E.O. in her mother’s chapter, AN, Severna Park, Maryland. Lucas is 19; Shelby, 17; P.E.O. Callan, 14; Duncan, 9; and Eoghan, 3. Born in Arcadia, Louisiana, where she grew up, Marcia was In 1988 Gretchen earned a bachelor’s degree in child initiated into Chapter D in 1978. She is a graduate of development from the University of Maryland, Baltimore Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, with a County. She is a former board member and tutor liaison for bachelor of arts in elementary education and later received Cornerstone Tutorial and former president of the Baltimore her masters of arts and plus 30 in education. Branch of the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation. Currently she works part-time as Calvert School’s homeschool commu- Marcia taught lower elementary grades and junior high nity liaison and full-time as a homeschool mom to her four for 33 years, serving her last seven as a coordinating teacher youngest children. for Hillcrest Elementary School in Ruston, Louisiana. She retired in 2001, spending only six months at home before Gretchen volunteers providing neurodevelopmental as- joining her brothers in their business of Murphy Bros. sistance to families with children with special learning needs Trucking and Construction. and serves her church through altar guild and the hospitality committee. She also enjoys spending time with her terriers, Marcia and her husband have been married for 38 years. decorating, cooking and eating. She has two sons. Thomas and Cindy live in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Todd and Amanda live in Ruston, Louisiana, with their two children, Murphy and Davis. Nancy Hill

When her sons were growing up, Marcia was involved in Massachusetts all their activities, including serving as football booster club president. With her involvement in education, she was a There’s No member of two educational organizations, Kappa Kappa Iota and Alpha Delta Kappa. Having a strong faith in God, Business Like she has always been active in her church, serving on many committees, teaching Sunday school and singing in the choir. Star Business Nancy Hill is a third generation In addition to her P.E.O. activities, Marcia enjoys shopping, P.E.O. She was initiated into her mother’s chapter, IL, Alton, especially for shoes, going to estate sales and reading, but she Illinois, in 1974. Her mother Virginia Stooker is still an active always has time for entertaining her two grandchildren. member of that chapter. Nancy moved to Massachusetts in 1982 where she dimitted to her current chapter, M, Melrose.

28 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Nancy was born and raised in Alton, Illinois. After met her husband Ron Rech at IBM and became a member graduating from high school, she earned a bachelor’s degree of Chapter PC. She has also been a member of Chapter CM in math and music from DePauw University in Indiana. She in Sedona, Arizona. Judy says that during those “gypsy” years, later attended Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, P.E.O. was the one constant in her life. “This wonderful as a Rotary International Fellowship recipient, receiving a sisterhood was a profound influence in my life.” graduate diploma in computer science. At Cambridge she met her husband Ray who grew up in northern England. Now retired from her career with IBM as a software They have two children—Catherine and Nathan. Catherine marketing manager, Judy makes Diamondhead, Mississippi, and her husband Mike both work as software engineers and Chapter T her home. There she uses her power to help and are living nearby in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Nathan others through volunteering. She serves as treasurer for recently graduated from Colby College in Maine. Catherine Diamondhead United Methodist Church and directs the is also a member of Chapter M. Diamondhead Youth Summer Program. Judy also volunteers for the Hancock County Food Bank and enjoys playing Nancy was employed as a software engineer both in duplicate bridge, reading, golfing, traveling and being a England and in the Boston area. When her children entered member of the Diamondhead Women’s Investment Club. school, her “professional” career was put on hold indefinitely to be replaced by volunteer work with the scouts, schools, church and various community organizations. Karla P. Driscoll Northeast District Some of her favorite activities include exercising, singing, reading, doing puzzles and being involved in dramatic productions. P.E.O. For Everyone.... Judy Rawls Rech Mississippi Forever! Karla Driscoll was initiated as a The Power of charter member of Chapter C, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, in 1977. A native of New Jersey, she and her BIL Bob Sisterhood raised their children (Patricia, C, North Kingstown, Rhode Judy Rawls Rech grew up in Island, and Rob) in Rhode Island following their graduation from the University of Rhode Island. As a home economics Poplarville, Mississippi, where she education major, Karla has spent little time in the classroom graduated from high school. She and a great deal of time in the business world. graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and moved to East Lansing, Michigan, with her first Karla has long been involved in local community activities. husband while he completed a Ph.D. They moved to Over the past 22 years, she has been the executive director of Marianna, Arkansas, where Judy was given the gift of P.E.O. the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce. She has led and initiated into Chapter AW in 1972. Then she moved to the organization through significant growth in both number El Paso, Texas to begin a career in computer information of members and the quality and breadth of services. systems and life as a single mother of three. There Judy joined Chapter M. Involvement in P.E.O. has been a constant for Karla over the past 32 years. She has served in almost all local chapter Judy’s career took her family, including daughter Michelle offices, some even twice. After being elected to the Northeast Keele and sons Tim and Bryan Kilby, on a wild ride— District (NED) board in 2002, the family’s home in Maine be- moving about every eight years. They lived in Salt Lake City, came the central location for executive board meetings joining Utah, where Judy received her M.B.A. from the University the officers from Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and of Utah and was a member of Chapter AE, Sandy, Utah. Vermont. The patience and understanding of her family has The family then moved to San Jose, California, where Judy enabled Karla to work full time while serving and enjoying

29 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 this portion of her P.E.O. journey. She has often said that be- Judy Borger ing a P.E.O. is like riding on a train…at various points in your West Virginia life you can get on and off and enjoy the experience while serving the Sisterhood! After serving the NED for six years, P.E.O.—Sister Karla and Bob look forward to spending more time with their granddaughters, Sophie and Nina, who live in New York City Inspired by with their parents, Karen and Rob Driscoll, as well as more snowmobiling in Maine-weather permitting! Our Star Judy Borger was born and raised Jane Stephens in upstate New York. She graduated from Tennessee the State University of New York at Cortland and began teaching second grade in New Hartford, New York. There P.E.O. Sisters— she met and married her husband, Howard, who was working for the Consolidated Gas Company in the area. A The Angels company move to West Virginia took them to Bridgeport, West Virginia, where Howard served in Clarksburg, then Among Us Fairmont and Parkersburg. Jane Stephens was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and grew up in Sheffield, Alabama. Judy was initiated into Chapter Q, Parkersburg, West Vir- She received a bachelor of arts in advertising design and a ginia, in March of 1986. She has held many different offices master’s degree in clothing and textiles from the University in Chapter Q over the years. She is a member of the North of Alabama. She and her BIL John lived in Monroe Hills Garden Club and is an active member of Saint Paul’s Louisiana, and Battle Creek, Michigan, before settling United Methodist Church. There she has served several in Columbia, Tennessee. years as a circle chairman and then as chairman of United Methodist Women. Currently she is serving as secretary of Initiated into Chapter AK, Monroe, Louisiana, in 1973, the Church Council and Ministry Team. Jane has also been a member of Chapter CA, Battle Creek, Michigan, and is currently a member of Chapter E, Nashville. She calls herself a dabbler in many things, but she especially enjoys reading, handcrafts, gardening and house Jane and John have two daughters—Amy, a member of projects. Her son, Brett, and his wife, Stacie, live in Columbus, Chapter H, Nashville; Jennifer, a member of Chapter GR, Ohio, with their young children, Lindsay and Ryan. San Francisco, California, and a son Eric in New York. Jennifer and her husband have two sons, Sebastian and Griffin.

Jane has volunteered for the Red Cross, Girl Scouts and the James K. Polk Home. She taught seminars on cookbook publishing and marketing for self publishers for five years.

Jane is a board member and former president of the Maury County Habitat for Humanity, participating in Habitat builds for 15 years. She has also been a board member of the King’s Daughters’ School Center for Autism for the last nine years.

In her spare time Jane enjoys needlework, travel, reading and working on her 105-year-old house.

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Additional Info About COnvention by Anne Pettygrove, Chief Executive Officer A few reminders to reserve a table for this dinner. You Is your spouse coming to convention? may reserve more than one seat at a Tour Updates If he’s staying in your room, you must table as long as you provide the same register him on your form and send his number of Closing Banquet Exchange n The production originally sched- registration fee. Tickets. If you choose not to exchange uled for Thursday, September 10 at your Meal Exchange Ticket, you will the La Jolla Playhouse has been postponed. If you have already All registered delegates and visitors be assigned to the first available seat submitted your reservation for this will receive the required ticket for and table at the door on the night of tour and would like a refund, please inquire at the tours desk admittance to the opening and closing the event. Closing Banquet Ticket at convention. If you would like to events. Because of limited space, ticket Exchange will begin Thursday at noon arrange a substitute tour for Thursday holders will be admitted first; others in Room 26B (Registration Assistance) evening, contact Sara Kasteleyn. will be admitted if space is available. for those who choose to exchange n The tours desk will be open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday for those sisters their tickets. and BILs interested in morning tours Volunteers: you must register and pay prior to convention registration. your fee if you will be at the Convention Guess Who’s Coming n Tickets for all tours you book can be Center at any time. to Convention! picked up in a single personalized envelope at the tours desk Friday Night Franc Roads Elliott, that’s who! beginning 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Banquet Seating Portraying Franc in 1919 and September 8. Please check in early making history come alive will be to pick up your tickets. Seats are not reserved at any Lynn Rymarz, highly acclaimed actress n Tour #2, Old Town Trolley At Your convention meals…with the Leisure, is available on Tuesday and storyteller. Lynn is a member of September 8. If you wish to take exception of the closing banquet Chapter IM in Barrington, Illinois. this tour, please check the box on Friday evening. If you have a in the column under 9/8/09 in When you are not in business ses- line with Tour #2 and include group you’d like to sit with, you’ll sions, enjoy the opportunity to visit appropriate payment. want to exchange your meal tickets with Franc and hear her progressive n All tours will depart from and for specific table tickets. thoughts. Be sure to look for her and return to the Convention Center. Please report to the tours desk It is your choice…it is not required have your camera ready! approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time with to exchange your ticket unless you Herff Jones Display your ticket for the appropriate tour. want to sit with specific people. You Herff Jones, the official jeweler for n If you need to cancel your tour might want to just take a table when reservation, please advise us no P.E.O., will be at Convention and will you arrive and make some new friends later than August 10, 2009. Tours be presenting new items of P.E.O. cancelled prior to this date will be over dinner! jewelry which can be ordered on the refunded in full. Tours cancelled after August 10 cannot be refunded. Here’s how the meal spot with a credit card. Meet repre- n Convention tours are available only ticket exchange sentatives from the company as well to those registered for convention. procedure works: as Carla Brown, emblem secretary n BIL Golf Day tour participants will If you signed up for the Closing from the P.E.O. Executive Office in be picked up from your convention Des Moines. hotel. Details for participants will Banquet on Friday night, you will arrive separately. receive a Closing Banquet Exchange All tours are arranged by the hostess Ticket in your registration packet. state, not International Chapter. If you have tour questions, the California contact Sara This ticket may be exchanged for a Kasteleyn will be able to answer them. Email specific table ticket should you choose her at [email protected].

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The Role of Religion in P.E.O. by Fran Becque, KL, Carbondale, Illinois

oday, women constitute the majority of those enrolled in Alice Coffin was raised a Methodist, but later became an the more than 4,100 American colleges and universities. Episcopalian because she was fond of dancing, an activity that ThisT was not always the case. In 1869, there were less than 600 was frowned upon by the Methodist church. institutions of higher education in the United States, many of which were small denominational schools established by pious Franc later worked to secure a woman’s right to vote and pioneers. Only a little more than a third of those admitted be seated in the general conference of the Methodist women. Less than 1 percent of American females ages 18 Episcopal church. She recalled that the Founders’ parents through 21 were enrolled in any of these institutions. had “the requisites of the pioneer—fearlessness, home, faith in God and themselves.” One such small Methodist college, Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, provided the culture The organization that the seven created was reflective of and climate that gave birth to the P.E.O. Sisterhood. At that their beliefs and upbringings. They depended upon their time, Mount Pleasant was known as the “Athens of Iowa” for religious teachings to frame their sisterhood because it was its progressive educational environment. In 1868-69, 26 years an integral part of their daily lives. The Founders adopted after its initial chartering in 1842, total collegiate enrollment at what we now call the Objects and Aims, P.E.O.’s underlying Iowa Wesleyan was 65 men and 27 women. principles. The Objects and Aims are an ecumenical blueprint for right living. Seven of those women bonded together on January 21, 1869, as a friendship society that subsequently became As an Iowa Wesleyan collegian, Alice Bird wrote the original the P.E.O. Sisterhood. The P.E.O. Founders, Mary Allen 35-word oath of initiation that the seven Founders and their (Stafford), Alice Virginia Coffin, Franc Rhodes (Elliott), contemporaries recited. Much of today’s initiation ceremony Alice Bird (Babb), Suela Pearson (Penfield), Ella Stewart and was written in 1881 and was largely the work of Nellie Ambler Hattie Briggs (Bousquet), were undoubtedly religious women. Campbell and other members of Chapter A. In defining star They were, after all, enrolled at this Methodist institution points with reinforced messages, the writers used scriptural in a time when very few women were engaged in higher references with which they were most familiar. The core val- education. Most of the non-native population of the United ues, faith, love, purity, justice, and truth, are the constants of States in the 1860s was Christian. The families of the Founders our organization, adopted 13 years after the founding. These were “deeply religious people—not just pious, but people who values are also embedded in most of the world’s religions. made practical application of religion in everyday life.” In 1907, with the establishment of the P.E.O. Educational Ella and Hattie had fathers who were Methodist ministers. Loan Fund as our first project, P.E.O.’s purpose expanded Ella’s dad was the presiding elder for the Mount Pleasant with an official outreach of higher education for qualified district of the Methodist church. Hattie was a “natural leader women. Today, with five International projects, none of our in church affairs.” philanthropies has any religious eligibility requirements nor do they make any mention of religion. Moreover, the United Mary later became the wife of a Methodist minister and, States Internal Revenue Service does not qualify P.E.O. it was said, “Practical Christianity was a natural way of life as a religious organization. P.E.O. is a philanthropic and for Mary.” Alice Bird was also a religious woman, and hers educational organization interested in bringing to women was “a Christian home in the best Methodist tradition.” increased opportunities for higher education.

32 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Nowhere in P.E.O.’s governing documents does it state that only women with certain religious affiliations may belong to the Sisterhood. What is said regarding religion was added to the P.E.O. Constitution in 1893 as a necessary requirement, i.e., a prospective member must acknowledge her belief in God.

Yet it is imperative that those invited to become members are aware they will find universal religious principles, evidenced by Christian references, should they chose to become initiated. A abound, a more diverse sisterhood is evolving. Members Guide for When You are Invited states that all P.E.O. who come freely and are well informed about the long chapters follow the same procedures. Today our meetings standing supporting scriptural references within our pro- are opened with a scripture reading, the P.E.O. prayer, cedures will be more likely to remain active and committed the Lord’s Prayer (King James Version) and the recitation members. Pre-acceptance counseling should be thorough and honest. The choice whether or not to accept membership Personal religion has and to respect the sentiments put forth in our ceremonies and meeting procedures should be the candidate’s to make always been an important knowingly and willingly. part of the lives of Today’s P.E.O. Mission Statement defines the organization as a “diverse sisterhood that welcomes women of all races, P.E.O. members and religions and backgrounds.” P.E.O. is an organization that treasures its history and honors its Founders. Making there is little doubt that potential new members very aware of what is expected of them is an important aspect of growing committed and it will continue to be... active members. If members come into the Sisterhood with a full understanding of and respect for the Founders’ and of our Objects and Aims. The meeting is closed with a early members’ backgrounds, it will, no doubt, strengthen benediction. The P.E.O. Counsel for Membership Booklet even more our organization. Personal religion has always been encourages letting the prospective member know that “a an important part of the lives of P.E.O. members and there written acceptance must include an affirmation of her is little doubt that it will continue to be, but it is important belief in God…” as well as the fact that she will be asked to remember that our educational and charitable sisterhood is to make her vows with a hand placed upon a Bible. open to those of all faiths who profess a belief in God. Just as in the 1869 beginning, our sisterhood continues to welcome members by recommendations from friends. Fran Becque was initiated into Chapter We invite women who share our ideals KL, Carbondale, Illinois, in 1991. She recently served and will be a valuable addition to our as president of Chapter KL. Fran’s undergraduate chapter and the entire Sisterhood. The degree is from Syracuse University in New York and unique sisterhood of caring support that she has graduate degrees from Southern Illinois P.E.O. provides its members is a special University—Carbondale. Fran’s dissertation focused one not found in most organizations. In today’s world, as the opportunities for on coeducation and the history of women’s friendships among all races and creeds fraternities 1867-1902.

33 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Authors

Rajean Luebs Among her early books, “Forest Child” is well remembered. Shepherd, Although out-of-print, Marni hears from people who treasure AK, North Platte, Nebraska, is it. More recently published, “Winston the Book Wolf ” has the author of a second award- also garnered praise. Winston is a wolf who loves words so winning children’s book, “Husker much that he eats them and gets into trouble at the library. Numbers—A Nebraska Number “SillyGoose,” Marni’s 15th book, features a goose that is Book.” This book is part of the gullible but blessed with loving friends. Underlying all of “Count Your Way Across the Marni’s books are themes of friendship, loyalty, courage and U.S.A.” series. Using numbers as love. She also wrote “The Colt and the King,” “A Song in its backdrop, “Husker Numbers” Bethlehem” and “While Angels Watch.” Marni’s books have gives an entertaining and educational travelogue of the state’s been published in a dozen countries. Marni has sold more history, geography, symbols and places. Written in a two-tier than 400,000 books world-wide and has more titles in press. format, the state number books help young and old readers alike explore wonderful state treasures through colorful Jane Croxton, illustrations, rhyming verses and expository text. Rajean’s first BJ, Pendleton, Oregon, has children’s book, “C is for Cornhusker—A Nebraska Alphabet,” written three children’s books: is part of the “Discover America State by State” series. “The Adventures of Buttons Elaine Hameister, and Bows—Making Friends,” “The Gift” and “The 3-Wheeled GM, Vero Beach, Florida, has Wagon.” This series of books authored “Yes, Grandma, a delight young children with Ladybug Went to Bethlehem,” stories based around good friends for children and adults. Elaine dealing with life situations. Young and her husband received an and old alike will enjoy the beautiful watercolor illustrations invitation to attend their church while following adventurous stories and learning valuable Christmas pageant from a character lessons. Jane, a retired elementary teacher and mother friend whose two-year-old of two boys, continues to indulge her passion for literature granddaughter would be and teaching character-based education by writing books that performing as an animal. When Elaine asked, “What animal?” help prepare young children for a life full of possibilities. the grandma replied, “Whatever costume fits her.” The next day Elaine received an email question from the grandma: Ellen Elizabeth “Was there a ladybug at the nativity?” This book answers Hunter, the question, contains Biblical fact and encourages children to interact with the reader. It also shows the importance CF, Greensboro, North Carolina, of all creatures. Elaine is a great grandmother, a reading is the author of a mystery series mentor and a former critic teacher. set in historic Wilmington, North Carolina. “Christmas Wedding,” Marni McGee, the seventh book in the series, IJ, Santa Barbara, California, narrates the adventures of sisters began writing for children when Ashley and Melanie Wilkes as her own two were toddlers. Marni they prepare for their marriage to their fiancés in a double majored in English at Agnes wedding ceremony at centuries-old St. James Episcopal Scott College and University of Church. In the days preceding the wedding, for the first North Carolina-Chapel Hill. At time the sisters meet their older sister, Scarlett, who has Yale Divinity School she earned been sequestered in the Witness Protection Program. The a Masters of Arts in Religion. strong family resemblance between Scarlett and Melanie

34 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars creates a perilous moment for the brides as they travel to Eleanor the church in a horse-drawn carriage. Ellen’s books are Hildebrand distributed internationally. Chornoboy, Marlene T, Winnipeg, Anderson, Manitoba, is the author of “Faspa GB, Mount Vernon, with Jast.” Faspa Washington, has penned (fas’pa) is Mennonite “A Love so Great, A Grief so Plattdeutsch (Low Deep.” A psychology teacher German) for coffee and snack time between lunch and and counselor, Marlene was supper. Jast (yăst) is guests. “Faspa with Jast” is a collection wholly unprepared for the of Mennonite stories with global appeal. The pages serve up depth and length of grieving vignettes and anecdotes of a rural way of life experienced following the loss of her by Mennonites during the late 1800s to the middle 1900s. husband. In her book, Marlene takes readers through her The stories, shared by many contributors, are seasoned with journey, giving them important information about the grieving laughter, tears and tips. process. This informational and inspirational book will help both the mourner and those who support the mourner as Elizabeth it dispels myths and misunderstanding. Marlene has written Sublette, her story both as a participant and clinical counselor and teacher in an attempt to broaden the understanding of the IE, Quincy, Illinois, has written emotional impact a death or other major loss has on the life a biography of her father, “The of an individual. The book is a “snapshot” of the process Honorable Calvin D. Johnson.” required to heal, recover and create a new beginning. Elizabeth writes about how her father overcame the harshness Joan Liljedahl, of his early years to become a AG, Frederick, Maryland, distinguished United States wrote “Getting Better After the Congressman from Illinois. He Death of a Loved One.” Joan fought corruption both locally and state-wide, going after was a grief counselor with a local loan sharks, collection agency rackets and crooked politicians. hospice program at Holy Cross After losing Congressional races in 1944 and 1946, Calvin Hospital in the Washington, went on to become an acclaimed motivational speaker. Years D.C., suburbs for 12 years. She ago Elizabeth got her dad to sit down and answer questions has a master’s degree in pastoral about his life. The result is Elizabeth’s book, which includes counseling from Loyola College stories, newspaper clippings and letters documenting her in Baltimore, Maryland, and also practiced individual father’s life, courage and integrity. counseling through a non-profit mental health organization. With her book, Joan meets recently bereaved readers right where they are at the beginning of one of the most painful experiences in life. She touches the heart and soul with a simple message of truth and compassion while holding a light that says, “Yes, it will get better.” The book contains the experience of many hundred whom Joan has counseled in their grief, plus details from the author’s personal story of the death of her 19 year old son and guidance on how to cope, survive and integrate the death of a loved one all in nine short chapters.

35 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Foundation

Planned Giving Options: Gifts of Retirement Plan Assets by Jayne Pritko, Chairman, P.E.O. Foundation

Retirement plan assets which charities. With careful estate planning, Individuals should consult their tax include pensions, profit-sharing or you can avoid or reduce these taxes or financial planning adviser regarding 401(k) plans and individual retirement with a charitable gift. their own circumstances before making accounts (IRA) are subject to both this type of contribution. If this is a income and possibly estate taxes. You may want to consider one of the viable option in your estate planning, Depending on your situation, these following estate planning options as a contact your plan administrator to assure taxes can be as high as 65 percent of way to provide for your loved ones and your wishes will be carried out. your account upon your death. your favorite P.E.O. philanthropy when it comes to retirement plan assets: The primary advantage of naming During your lifetime, qualified P.E.O. Foundation as beneficiary of retirement plans receive favorable tax 1. You can name your spouse as your retirement plan assets is that no treatment by deferring taxes on con- beneficiary with P.E.O. Foundation as part of your gift would be lost to taxes. tributions and accumulated earnings contingent beneficiary. until withdrawal. The balance in your “Together we can … help educate 2. You can designate a specific women through planned giving” account after your death is subject to amount for P.E.O. Foundation with combined taxes. Leaving this asset to the remainder for your children. your heirs exposes them to income tax on the account balance. No such tax 3. You can name P.E.O. Foundation liability exists when a gift is made to as primary beneficiary and have your P.E.O. Foundation or other qualified spouse sign a waiver.

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36 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Emily’s Letter

Young Initiate Grateful for P.E.O.

Loveby Joyce E. Rhodes, Pastand President, California Support State Chapter Emily Grinnell I had the pleasure of initiating two of my granddaughters, and Ashlyn Profio-Ensminger, both 19, into Chapter IN, San Jose, California, on July 31, 2008. In September 2008, Emily moved into her aunt and uncle’s home in El Dorado Hills, California. She joined the Navy and is still waiting for her orders. While waiting, she is working part time at a health club, realtor’s office, as a baby-sitter and as help for an elderly neighbor.

In November, I asked her if she’d like some P.E.O. contact, and she enthusiastically said “yes.” I made some phone calls, contacting two former Chapter IN sisters who have dimitted into chapters in the El Dorado Hills area. One sister gave me the names of some of her chapter sisters who live in El Dorado Hills. I called one sister and told her about Emily, a brand new initiate, waiting to go into the Navy, and wanting some P.E.O. contact. The chapter, WV, Cameron, California, reached out to Emily and invited her to a meeting.

Emily called me as soon as she returned from the meeting, bursting with happiness. I told her I’d pass along the good news at the next IN meeting and she said, “that would be fine, but I’d like to write them a letter.” And write she did.

The rest is history, as Emily’s letter to Chatper IN reflects. We know P.E.O. is a wonderful gift! And Chapter WV has certainly extended that gift and love to Emily. We are all so blest. continued on page 38

37 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Emily’s Letter

Continued from page 37 Emily Grinnell’s Letter: Dear Chapter IN sisters, Let me just start out by saying what a privilege it is to call myself a P.E.O. I want to thank all of you for your continuing support and love. Although When the meet I am not nearby and cannot make IN meetings, I ing was just about- know I’ll always have a loving group of women to over, they asked me to come home to. briefly introduce myself. I started off by telling In my recent move to El Dorado Hills, I have them what chapter I was been overwhelmed with working at the El Dorado from and when they found out Hills Sports Club, volunteering at local community I am Joyce Rhodes’ granddaughter, it was like I centers, babysitting my two rambunctious cousins was a celebrity since Grammie helped form their and trying to balance somewhat of a social life. chapter. I told them that my sister was going to Let me tell you that it has been pretty hectic. be speaking at the May Convention of California I got a phone call from a P.E.O. sister here in El State Chapter, and that I had joined the Navy and Dorado Hills inviting me to a meeting of chapter am unsure about my departure date. WV. I was overwhelmed at the time of the call, and had to turn down her offer. However, she It was an absolute blast and I was sad when it did not give up. Two weeks later she called me was time to leave. After our guest speaker, and again—five times—again inviting me to a P.E.O. lunch and dessert were through, they all invited meeting. I really wanted to go, but transportation me back to their next meeting. I said yes before for me is difficult. She found out where I work they could even finish their sentence. They also and is actually a member of the club and we wanted to know if I would like to participate in figured out we live fairly close to one another. some of their projects, and I was thrilled they

She arranged transportation for me and told me seemed to like me so much. Because I am still

that a lady named Sonya would be picking me up fairly new to this area, they were all more than the following day. The next day, Sonya arrived at happy to show me around. A couple of women my house and we were on our way to my very first invited me out for coffee, and all of them told me meeting. During the car ride, I discovered she is to call them whenever I’m feeling homesick or the grandmother of my cousin Nick’s best friend, just want a friendly, loving shoulder to lean on! and also of the family that I babysit for. What a small world! Wow, what an amazing time I had! I wish I could be spending it with my home chapter, but for the I was pretty nervous about the meeting, since time being, I am having the ride of a lifetime! it was my first and I wasn’t sure if these women were going to like me, or think I was imposing I can’t wait for my next meeting and to return on their chapter. I was obviously over-worrying to San Jose, attend an IN meeting and share my about all of the above, because I have never met a adventures with all of you. I pray God’s best to more loving bunch of women than this group of all of you! more than 30 women. They were so genuine and welcomed me with open arms and tons of hugs. I felt the love the entire time I was there. Until next time with lots of love,

Emily Grinnell

38 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars International Peace Scholarship Fund

Emily Grinnell’s Letter: The Power of Sharing By Ann Conway, Chairman, IPS Board of Trustees

After a history the changing face of religion in Brazil. for an IPS recipient studying at Cottey of quiet philan- The 22 students participating in these is renewable; while in graduate school, thropy, 2003’s It’s sessions gained a deeper understanding an IPS Cottey graduate can apply for OK campaign of Dr. Bezerra’s homeland. an additional $10,000 scholarship. encouraged P.E.O.s to talk While on campus, Dr. Bezerra After visiting Cottey, Dr. Bezerra openly about the resided in the Women’s Leadership observed that P.E.O. is “genuinely Sisterhood and Center and dined on campus. She tells interested in educating girls, so they can its projects. But us that learning about the history of become world-class citizens and, at the sharing the mission of P.E.O. has long Cottey College was a special treat: same time, find fulfillment in their had the power to change lives. “Virginia Alice Cottey had a dream, calling as women.” Meanwhile, Cottey and the women of P.E.O. have been student Elisa LeDesky reflects that In the late 1990s, Maria Enedinia able to lead this dream forward and “learning about the world is priceless; it Lima Bezerra (Neda), a Brazilian provide generations of women an builds a strong bridge of understanding IPS recipient pursuing her Ph.D. in education that is superb and, most Anthropology at the University of Florida, attended a local reciprocity After visiting Cottey, meeting. There, P.E.O.s enthusiastically told Neda about their varied projects. Dr. Bezerra observed that P.E.O. is Neda was particularly impressed that P.E.O. owned its own liberal arts “genuinely interested in college for women. Over the years, Neda forgot neither the kindness of educating girls, so that they the P.E.O. sisters, nor what she had learned about their efforts. can become world-class citizens and, In 2002, Neda completed her Ph.D. at the same time, find fulfillment and returned to Brazil, where she taught English and anthropology at the in their calling as women.” University of Fortaleza. Two years later, she became director of international of all, an experience that lasts for a affairs, responsible for coordinating lifetime…I feel honored and privileged that the world needs.” Thanks to Dr. agreements between schools around to have been part of that experience, Bezerra—and the P.E.O. sisters who the world and students at her university. if only for a few days.” told her about Cottey College all those years ago—that bridge between Knowing that business would Like most recipients, Dr. Bezerra Nevada, Missouri, and Fortaleza, bring her to the U.S. in January 2009, received IPS funding during graduate Brazil, has been built. Dr. Bezerra contacted Cottey school. Except for international College—that P.E.O. entity that had students attending Cottey College, Neda Bezerra’s evolving relationship piqued her interest so long ago. As a IPS is available at the undergraduate with P.E.O. illustrates how sharing—our token of her appreciation to P.E.O., she level. There are currently 12 IPS time, our stories, our support—impacts offered to teach a short seminar on her recipients taking advantage of the and enriches not only those who benefit native country, including discussions of education and life experience Cottey from P.E.O.’s philanthropic efforts, but the land and people, race relations and offers. The $4,000 per annum award the Sisterhood itself.

39 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 New Chapters

V, Meridian, Mississippi IT, Fair Oaks, Texas Organized: March 31, 2007 Organized: August 23, 2008

First row, from the left: Joyce Ernst Dansby, Marcia Griffis, State Organizer First row, from the left: Marlene Reed, Rosemarie Exparza, State Orga- Judy R. Rech, Maria Golseth, Merle Jeffares, Emily Matheny Second row: nizer Shirley Groneman Second row: Ann Balcer, Sue Turquette, Donna Lynn Stewart, Laurie Herrington, Vallory Hardin, Mary Ruth Bodron, Mowrey, Rae Beth Barton, Nona Maxwell Third row: Edith Devitt, Diane Phoebe Henson, Mary Aycock, Regina Hughes, Olivia Wurner Morrow, Donna Pirmantgen, Joslyn Crews, Marie Evans

OE, Pekin, Illinois Organized: April 28, 2007

First row, from the left: Barb Wright, Jo Sommer, Maryellen Gill, Marjie Haning, State Organizer Marilyn Book, Shari Emmerson, Sharon Danner, Diane Zurhorst Second row: Marcia Jansen, Char Jibben, Lynn Travis, MaryLynn Johnson, Michele Small, Jan Donahue, Mildred Himmel, AN, Minden, Nevada Herrmine Williams, Phyllis Matthews, Shonna Beuscher, Gayle Craig, Janet Johnson Organized: June 21, 2008

From top right to bottom right: Joyce Koropchak, Nancy Mattinson, Christy Smith, Marti Cheney, Nancy Edmundson, Catherine Amundson, Janet Perry, Jeanne Hendrix, Susan Carnegie, Kristin MacKey, Jan Franklin, Jody Hix, Arlene Becker, Deana Ercanbrack, Debra Wager

40 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars FD, Sierra Vista, Arizona Q, Chugiak, Alaska Organized: September 27, 2008 Organized: September 6, 2008

First row, from the left: Carole Knowlton, Bunny Seapy, Nancy Ament, First row, from the left: Caitlin Hopper, Megan Lierman, Robin Hopper, Mary Joe Teterus, Carol Ortega, Donna Nickell Second row: State Michele Fissori, Donna Steinfort, Ginger Boatwright, Terry Bartley Second Organizer Tracy Johnston, Mary Jane George, Wanda Cramer, Peggy row: Terri Schimmack, Kristine Eubank, Kim Graham, Trista Koenig, Rita Jo Garrett, Jeannette Lamoree, Ann Hartfiel, Sally McCormickThird row: Holden, Vona L. Hall Third Row: Lesa Morrison, Anne Craig, Esther Hulse, Grace Farrington, Vicki Dunn, Alice Joiner, Mary Beth Walker, Midge Joelle S. Hall, Karen M. Olson, Jennifer Thompson, Jennifer Rearick, Grieshop, Vera Bassett Carol W. Rich

FE, Prescott, Arizona IV, New Braunfels, Texas Organized: January 31, 2008 Organized: February 7, 2009

First row, from the left: Marie Love, Virginia Williams, Sarah Meyer Second First row, from the left: Sharon Gray, Janet Malins, Pamela Pierce, State row: Mary Mitcham, Marsha Barnow, Jackie deSa, Bev Peterson, Christy Organizer Shirley Groneman, Mary Lee Archer, Edie Burquest Second Dinsman Third row: Jill Marnell, Jan Spaulding, Cathy Shepherd, Beth row: Janeen Kane, Patricia Helmken, Maureen Buxton, Kathy Stahlman, Peters, Eleanor Wing, Linda Smith, Beverly Houston Dacota Haselwood, Betty Phillips, Mary DeVerter, Carol Sweeden, Barbara Northcutt, Bette Pope, Carol Kemp, Marcia Wiley Stanley, Patricia Aborn

41 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 Centennial Chapters10ye 0ars

DV, Iowa Falls, Iowa Y, Fullerton, California Organized: January 21, 1909 Organized: March 5, 1909 Celebrated: April 18th, 2009 Celebrated: March 10, 2009 First row, from the left: Emily Kruckenburg, Teresa Bahr, Lois Heflin, Amanda First row, from the left: Betsy McCormick, Doris Taylor, Jeanne Johnson, Wood, Becky Peer, Tasha Miller Second row: Margaret Ellingson, Jo Marietta Smith, Carol Smith, Violet Johnson, Lorna Hitchcock, Barbara Johnson, Bunny Barker, Velma Brown, Pat Fritz, Betty Crupper, Margaret Ramsay Second row: Robyn Mathy, Ellen Ballard, Anne Warburton, Oler, Anne Voge, Judy Harris Third row: Marian Gehrls, Kendi Carolyn T. Johnson, Bea Peterson, Judith Helms, Shirley Wooldridge, Swartzendruber, Lari Rabe, Bonnie Welden, Janet Gehrls, Peg Van Buskirk, Joyce MacKain, Betty Omalev Third row: Louise Shamblen, JoAnne Glo Reber, Ida Grace Fitz, Mary Lou Nissly, Libby Olson, LaVone Kruse Olson, Kathleen Osborn, Linda Jenkins, Carol Escapite, Nancy Carver, Fourth row: Amy Gehrls, Janet Winder, Glenice Miller, Diana Ruhl, Maxine Jan Ballard, Martha Shaver Fourth row: Mary Reinhart, Lynda Ash, Donna Cassil, Karla Hoffman, Carolyn Welden, Debbie Stockwell, Joy Dougan, Barnard, Anne Smith, Terry Brick, Nancy Holmes, Joyce Fellows, Sidney Cindy Nissly, Judy Ireland, Molly Stensland, Danita Janssen Fifth row: Pam Lowrey, Gerene Bisesi, Mary Eseltine, Judy Bailey Marsh, Jan Mulford, Carol Gilbert, Judy Crawford, Jennifer Bicknese, Kristin Elerding, Elizabeth Thoms, Carol Jordahl, Donna Robins, Jo LaMar, Sandy Petersen, Mary Ann Hildebrand, Marsha Roland

V, Rockford, Illinois X, Bushnell, Illinois Organized: November 18, 1908 Organized: June 1, 1909 Celebrated November 15, 2008 Celebrated: June 13, 2009 First row, from the left: Suzanne Crandall, President Barbara Dilling, Helen First row, from the left: Elizabeth Scott, Peggy Hood, Lorraine Crawford, Barrett, Judy Larson Second Row: Rosemary Faber, Ruth Ann Wasson, Bernice Wagner, Martha Jones, Carol Smith, Beverly Camp Second row: Mary Young, Janette Pearson Third row: Lois Sorensen, Grace Wilson, Sue Anne Haynes, Marguerite Theobald, Beverly VerSteeg, Pat Weber, Eileen Broski, Inez Schneider, Carolyn Weyburg Fourth row: Karen Anderson, Rauschert, Linda Smith Third row: Norma McDonald, Virginia Kerska, Doris Galle, Sally Koepsell, Janet Smolar, Marilyn Lang Fifth row: Lorraine Jean McEwen, Sally Pestle, Carol Holland, Sue Cooper, Kathryn Acklam Smith, Becky Baeverstad, Mary Lucas, Edie Blank, Midge Wilbur, Lois Fourth row: Mary Brookhart, Tracey Lomax, Lois McClintock, Louise Peterson, Lisa Smolar Shanklin, Kim Stuaan, Julie Messersmith Fifth row: Kathleen Hollis, Linda McGrew, Dianne Wolf, Linda Delgado

42 The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009 I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Chapter Items FOR $ALE

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ARTIST-DESIGNED POETRY www.peoyearbookcovers.org for more bookmark $4; Golden Girl personalized cards digital photo to appear on the information. $7.50/binder & shipping: 1 binder $4 ea. Ch. ET, 202 South G, Wellington, KS 67152. website with the information at $3; 2-10 $9; 11-49 $12; 50+ $18. IL residents add $.62 each sales tax. Send checks payable to NOTEWORTHY MARGUERITES–Two an extra cost of $10 per year. P.E.O. Yearbook Covers, c/o Lee Haas, 5713 W original daisy designs by P.E.O. artist, 8 blank Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60634. notes and env. $5.50 inc. P&H. Profits for Projects, Ch. D c/o Roxie Simcoe, 562 Sunrise N, YEARBOOK BINDERS & PAPER–Since Twin Falls, ID 83301. identifies ads 1981, over 3,000 chapters have used our purse-size, six-ring white vinyl binder, P.E.O. POST-ITS 50-SHEET yellow pad with photographs at personalized with their chapter letters, city/ w/marguerite & P.E.O. letters. Great gift peointernational.org state, and date organized—now with a choice idea. Ea. pad costs $2. Min. 6 pads per order. of traditional star emblem or marguerite logo! Add $3 postage to ea. order. Check to Ch. Set of four index tabs sold separately. Our GE c/o Melody Ashenfelter, 1824 Kristi Ln, prepunched paper fits any copier or printer Weatherford, OK 73096. 580-772-6715 (after and allows chapters to print only new pages 5 p.m. CST). P.E.O. ARTICLES each year. Approved in all states, this is a project of Chapter AN in Dayton, Ohio. CROSS-STITCH CHART. Daisy- LAPEL PIN! SMALL, circular monogram, Contact Jennifer Allard for brochure/paper entwined star with P.E.O. in center. Send cutout letters, 24K gold plate on post w/spring sample at P.E.O. YEARBOOKS, 4720 Burnham Ln, a SASE with $4 check to Ch. BL c/o Arlene back. We also have monogram as charm for Dayton, OH 45429-1104; phone: 937-293-8912; Sandstedt, 1075 Old Harrisburg Rd #104, email: [email protected]. Or visit us at bracelet or neck chain (chain not included). Gettysburg, PA 17325. Either lapel pin or charm sells for $7. (MN res. our website: www.peoyearbooks.com. add 6½% tax—$.46 per pin/charm.) Write P.E.O.s LOVE IT! WATCHES–MARGUERITE check to Ch. AA c/o Norma Bloomquist, 6720 Gold Recognition Pin with safety clasp. Original design by former EMBOSSED face, black leather band, Point Dr, Edina, MN 55435. Write on check - International P.E.O. president. $10 ppd., Ch. sec. hand. $30 ppd. Ch. MF, Sandra Dye, 30 lapel pin or charm. BC, Carolyn Jacobs, 3128 59th St South #201, Greenbriar Dr, Mattoon, IL 61938. Gulfport, FL 33707. Can email pic. on request. P.E.O. RECOGNITION PIN in graceful, goldplated script with tie-tack back. THE ORIGINAL P.E.O. recognition pin PROTECT YOUR ROBES–60” white $14 ppd. Ch. CL c/o Virginia Berg, 234 W sold by Ch. I since 1955, now $10 ppd. per pin. vinyl bags decorated w/marguerite. $90 ppd. Sumner, Spokane, WA 99204. 509-838-1616 PST. Indiana residents add 6% sales tax. Make check for 7 bags sent to street address only. Include [email protected]. Meet P.E.O. sisters as to Ch. I, Box 390, Greencastle, IN 46135. Please phone #. Ch. FR c/o Diann Rockstrom, 211 S 78th you travel. allow at least 3 weeks. Ave, Yakima, WA 98908. [email protected].

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NEW, COLORFUL MARGUERITE HAND-COLORED DAISY NOTES– P.E.O. GOLD FOIL star stickers 1” in dia. 1 1 stickers–Perfect for notes, nametags, etc. 1” size. Original art folded note cards (5 ⁄2” x 4 ⁄4”) by Similar to official emblem. Ideal for conventions, Packaged 30 for $5 ppd. Checks to Ch. GX c/o Fritzi Klopfenstein. Great gift! Package of 8 with reciprocity, correspondence, nametags, & Jan Peterson, 904 North Lincoln, Fredericksburg, envelopes-$8 incl. P&H. - 5 packages for $35. place cards. 50/$8 ppd. Checks payable to TX 78624. Checks to P.E.O. Ch. P/CT. Send to Betsy Ready, Ch. DA c/o Peggy Workman, 306 S Sixth St, 155 Steephill Rd, Weston, CT 06883. Lebanon, OR 97355. FLY THE FLAG for P.E.O. Identify meetings and B&B. Original design of star with P.E.O. CALENDAR REMINDER stickers! P.E.O. MAGNETIC NAMETAG! Great 1 1 a field of marguerites on white 2’x3’ nylon flag, 20 yellow ⁄2” printed circles/page. $.50/page for mtgs., conv., or new member gift. 1 ⁄2” x 3”, screen-printed in yellow. $42 ppd. Ch. AD c/o plus $1 S&H/100 pages. Checks to Ch. CV c/o states: P.E.O., mbr. name, & ch. Dark blue or Susie Wall, 23 Beech Tree Farm Lane, Scituate, Karen Hendrickson, 1824 Bayview, Albert Lea, forest green w/white lettering & daisy design. MA 02066. MN 56007. $8.50 ppd. Initial order-min. 10. Contact Ch. HZ c/o Pat Pisani, 200 Eagle Estates Dr, DeBary, FL HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN PIN P.E.O. YELLOW BINDERS 6-ring binder, 32713, 386-668-2224, [email protected] for 1 1 box w/marguerites, personalized w/name, gold star on cover, 4 ⁄2” x 6 ⁄2”. order form. BIL tags also available. date, occasion,&/or chapter letters. Send $14 & $5.50 + shipping. Call 801-487-7602 or personalized info. to Ch. IH, 2306 So. 125th Ave, Ch. E, 1808 Mohawk Way, SLC, UT 84108. GRAVE MARKER. P.E.O. Star Emblems 5 Omaha, NE 68144. (exact replicas) in 2 sizes: 3”-$60. and ⁄8” WALNUT PIN BOX, handmade w/ (cremation urns)-$35. ppd. Solid bronze. ATTRACTIVE ADDRESS FOLDER for drawer, star on top. 2” $15, 3” $18 ppd. Ch. AL Officially approved. Lovely! MC/Visa accepted. purse or pocket. Credit card size; magnetic c/o Trine, 82825 559 Ave, Madison, NE 68748, Free brochure. Many P.E.O. items. Ch. Y, cover holds it closed. Brushed chrome cover [email protected]. P.E.O., P.O. Box 81410, Las Vegas, NV 89180. with gold marguerite. Lovely for gifts, $4 ppd. 702-341-8641. Ch. BK c/o Fran Ray, 14078 Powder Dr, Carmel, P.E.O. HANDBAG CADDY. Practical, clever IN 46033. and pretty! Holds your purse off the floor! Blue, P.E.O. LUGGAGE TAGS! Recognize your green or red cloisonné, P.E.O. in center. $22 luggage and perhaps meet a sister traveler PLAY DAISY BINGO–Facts about our ppd. MC/Visa accepted. Free brochure. Many with marguerite-inspired fabric identification Founders instead of #s, $20 ppd. Also, Bee Smart P.E.O. items. Ch. Y, P.E.O., P.O. Box 81410, Las luggage tags. They make wonderful hostess about the P.E.O. Constitution and CA state Vegas, NV 89180. 702-341-8641. or chapter gifts. $7/tag or 3 for $20. Ch. bylaws, $20 ppd. Each set has 100 cards. Great FV c/o Donna Aldrich, 1490 Albatross Rd, MARGUERITE’S MAIL–8 full-color note for programs! Check to Ch. DO, 13700 Kitching Sanibel, FL 33957. cards and envelopes from original watercolor; St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. 951-243-2412. $4.50 plus $.75 P&H per pkg. To Ch. NQ c/o WHITE PEN for initiation or gift. P.E.O. Glenda Drennen, 401 N Lynn, LeMars, IA 51031. PERSONALIZED LAMINATED letters on a star background in the dome. $25 LUGGAGE–tag “P.E.O. On the Go”–daisy ppd. to Ch. Z c/o Sandy Houpt, 9620 Tai Tr, 7-MARGUERITE CROSS! Beautiful design, name/address on reverse. Include Dayton, OH 45458. heavyweight 2” sterling silver pendant cross name/address for tag; mailing address if formed by seven marguerites. Created for Ch. different. $3.50 each/$8 for 3 (same name). HISTORY OF P.E.O. on one CD: one hour, G. $40 + $8 postage to Ch. G c/o Betsy Wise, Check to Ch. O c/o Melissa Olson, 2045 15 minutes, professionally recorded. Three 104 Terrapin Trace West, Columbia, SC 29229. Thorncroft Dr, Germantown, TN 38138. programs: The Founders; The Record; Cottey College. Perfect for chapter programs, initiates, FINGERTIP TOWELS–Embroidered ELEGANT MARGUERITE MINTS– new chapters. $15 plus $4 S/H to Ch. EQ c/o 5 w/marguerites. Perfect for gift or guest. White White “chocolate” with yellow centers (1 ⁄8”, Peggy Beebe, 12012 N Guinevere Dr, Spokane, velour. $12/pair. Ch. SG c/o Karen DeSoto, 1 ⁄4 oz.). Beautiful P.E.O. mints for gifts, B&B, WA 99218. 18050 Mark, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Founders’ Day, or meetings. Box of 30 mints 7 HANDMADE CERAMIC STAR pin 8 $19 ppd. ($16 for ea. add’l. box to same PEWTER P.E.O. STAR ornament– 1 ⁄ ”– address). Ch. J c/o Pat Alesse, 4825 Alderson 1 Choices: Butterscotch, Patchwork, Blue Multi, 3 ⁄4” handcast pewter star with raised letters Rd, Birch Bay, WA 98230. 360-371-2070. Profits P.E.O. in center. Perfect for weddings, Christmas, Tan Pastel—Slight variations—Ideal fashion to P.E.O. projects. special occasions; suitable for engraving; $18 accessory—$10 ppd. To view, check classifieds ppd. Ch. AU c/o Kathy Baylor, 427 State Route at www.peonc.org. Check to Ch. BB c/o Julia TOTE BAG gift for new members, officers, E, Fayette, MO 65248. McDonald, P.O. Box 338, Arapahoe, NC 28510. conventions, meetings. Embroidered P.E.O. star & 7 daisies, royal blue, 10½” x 14” canvas. OFFICIAL RECIPROCITY P.E.O. CLIP ART for yearbooks and more! $14 plus $2.50 mailing per bag. OH res. add CHAIRMAN’S PINS–14K gold-plated gavel 190 original P.E.O.-themed images. $25 (CD $.91 sales tax. Ch. EX, P.O. Box 1734, Medina, on marguerite w/ guard ring. $65.00 to Ch. only). Ch. HQ, M. Hilliard, 44 Woodstone Sq, OH 44258. HB, c/o Margaret A. Lamb, 4331 E Linden Cir, Austin, TX 78703. [email protected]. Greenwood Village, CO 80121. 303-771-1452. P.E.O. DAISY KEY rings– MARGUERITE LAPEL PIN–Yellow & white, 1 Handcrafted by local forge. $13.50 ppd. S MARGUERITE NOTE CARDS–Two ⁄2” dia., $7 ppd. Matching earrings, $10 ppd. Howat, Ch. AY, 600 Woodland Ave, Grove full-color illustrations by P.E.O. artist, 8 blank Fridge magnet, $5 ppd. Ch. HV c/o Ruth Odell, City, PA 16127. note cards w/env. $6 ppd. Ch. AO, Linda 2831 220th Pl. NE, Sammamish, WA 98074. Tuley, 2512 Twin View Ln, Twin Falls, ID 83301 425-868-3635. MINIATURE FOOTED YELLOW or [email protected]. ceramic emblem box decorated with P.E.O. FOUNDERS PHOTOS–Complete marguerite. $9 (includes postage). Mail order CHAPTER LETTER PIN guard gold- set of lovely 8”x10” color photos of our P.E.O. and check payable to Ch. DT, P.E.O., P.O. Box plated with chain $20 ppd. Ch. QB c/o Marty Founders, with biographies, $30. Ch. GG. Marty 55, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314. Call 319-455-2577 or Francis, 7832 Kentwood Ave, L.A., CA 90045. Ferry, 2750 Hwy. 5, New Franklin, MO 65274; ph. email [email protected]. 310-670-4796. 660-537-0670 or email [email protected].

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ELEGANT SUNCATCHERS now available! ITALIAN CHARMS AVAILABLE: SPARKLING P.E.O. BRACELETS Diamond-shaped, beveled glass, 7”x4” etched P.E.O., Cottey College and Marguerite charms. White stars, yellow crystals, sterling silver P.E.O. marguerite, $16; etched, hand-painted, $20; P.E.O. and Cottey College charms are Laser Ch. DS c/o Marilyn Warrens, 2190 North Ave, letters with an easy-fasten toggle. $25 + S/H to charms, silver with black writing. The marguerite Chico, CA 95926. 530-342-6731, mwarrens@mail. Ch. MW. Contact B Turcan, 1413 Winners Cup is a color photo charm. $15 ppd. Ch. GE c/o csuchico.edu. Cir, St. Charles, IL 60174. 630-584-3780. Email Kerri Smith, 4425 Auburn, Bel Aire, KS 67220-1805. [email protected]. Please specify which charm you are ordering. PAST PRESIDENT’S GAVEL guard– Email: [email protected]. 14K gold-plate with 7 syn diamonds. Perfect MAGNETIC PIN HOLDER–Never size for our star. $25 ppd. to Ch. OO, P.E.O. stick P.E.O. pins through your blouse again. LICENSE PLATE FRAME –Black with gold c/o Thelma Kuehn, 18522 Twin Creeks Rd, Strong gold-plate magnetic clasp holds pins/ letters: “P.E.O. Educating Women” $7 ea. ($6 Monte Sereno, CA 95030. necklaces/bracelets. $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 5 or ea. for 10 or more to same address). Ch. DK more. Get a sample for your chapter: contact c/o Kristine Dillon, 12525 SE 210th Ct, Kent, WA CROCHETED PIN BACK–White w/ Ch. SR c/o Betty Breeze, 250 Corte del Cerro, 98031. 253-630-3893. magnetic back $8.50, jewelry clasp $7. Ch. AL Novato, CA 94949, 415-883-6182. c/o Trine, 82825 559 Ave, Madison, NE 68748, ORNAMENT WITH STAR & [email protected]. NEW STERLING SILVER Puffed Star marguerites–Lightweight “gold-finish brass” (tuck 1 Jewelry! ⁄2”(15mm) French wire earrings, $18 in greeting card, display in window, or hang on “LOOKS LIKE JEWELRY”–Silver color ppd. 20mm charm, $12 ppd. 31mm pendant, Christmas tree). $8 ppd. Gift box included. Ch. metal key ring. Ring has fixed star on one end, $18 ppd. Ch. BH c/o Diane Scarbrough, FX c/o Sue Pritchett, 1015 Perkins, Richland, WA removable ball on the other. 1” removable star 119 Linkside Dr, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. 99354. Order form or photo: j_sue_pritchett@ engraved with P.E.O. is included. Gift boxed. yahoo.com. 912-638-8543. $9 each includes shipping. Ch. KH c/o Juanita Steinkuehler, 5105 S.R. 159 N Edwardsville, IL CUSTOM NAME BADGE with NEW–GARDEN/WINDOW FLAG– 62025. www.lookslikejewelry.com. 11” x 13”, 7 marguerites, 7 gold stars on royal magnetic fastener–Gold laminate, engraved name & ch., new P.E.O. ‘social’ logo. No holes blue. $20 ppd. to Ch. CC c/o L. Lampkin, RFD RADKO STAR ORNAMENT 3–Box 179, Montrose, MO 64770. 3 in clothing! Add your ribbon to hold P.E.O. pin! “My P.E.O. Star”–4 ⁄4” 5-point star in hues of $10 ea. incl. shipping. Min. order 4. Discount glistening gold with glittering white daisies & $9 for 10+. (Less than min. add $6 shipping) P.E.O. STAR MAGNETS for your car– filigree. Delicate “P.E.O.” scripted in center on Details/picture: [email protected] Bright yellow, 8” magnetic stars, $11 ppd. Ch. AL one side. Radko exclusive. Avail. Nov. 2008. c/o Claudia DeMaggio, 1809 Morgans Mill Way, View at www.peotexas.org. $42 + $4 S/H. TX res. (Indicate “P.E.O.” in the subject line). 904- 1 880-3587. Ch. HA c/o Barb Longhofer, 11618 High Point, NC 27265. 336-884-0444. cdcolors@ add 8 ⁄4% tax. Ppd. : P.E.O., Chapter IN, P.O. Box triad.rr.com. 92866, Southlake, TX 76092. Info: #817-251-8342 Edgemere Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32223. or [email protected]. SPREAD THE NEWS with our 3” static ORIGINAL ART. Full color, 6 different decal–A shaded-gold star with P.E.O. across the P.E.O. OR BIL MUGS–An Ideal Gift– marguerite designs on 6 note cards with center. Adheres to your car window, letting the White w/P.E.O. star marguerite on front; sisters envelopes. $7 per pkg. of 6. You pay postage. traffic know you are a proud P.E.O. member. are forever on bk; also BIL w/star on front, Also available: 11 x 14 marguerite prints (fit $1 ea. Incl. a SASE to Ch. GY c/o Beverly Hurst, brothers in life on bk, in forest green text, $13 into 16 x 20 frame). $15 each. Send requests to 1413 Grand Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015. Ph. 805- ppd. Ch. DQ c/o Valerie Tims, 5417 44th Ave Carol Holdhusen, Chapter AV, AZ; 639 S Desert 524-3980 or [email protected]. SW, Seattle, WA 98136. Flower Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85208. 480-986-2639 or [email protected]. P.E.O. PENS in red, green, or blue with letters P.E.O. STAR CANDLE–Banded with in gold. $6 ea. ppd. to Ch. OX c/o Wanda “Women Helping Women Reach For The DELIGHTFUL P.E.O. Miller, 1003 Redbud Ln, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641. Stars” logo. Linen color, mild vanilla fragrance, NOTECARDS–a precious marguerite adorns [email protected]. exclusive from VA Chapter E at $16 plus $6 s/h. many original designs reflecting the spirit of Checks to VA Ch. E, P.E.O. c/o Karen Curtin, P.E.O.; perfect for various occasions and gifts. EARLY P.E.O. HISTORY from The P.E.O. 10129 Community Ln, Fairfax Stn, VA 22039. Info: Scholarship card has P.E.O. introduction. Each Record–Selections (in Adobe PDF) from January [email protected]. packet contains 8 (assorted or single design) 1889 issue through December 1939 issue of The cards and envelopes, for $10 each ppd., Record. Compiled by Diana M. Rhinebeck, Ch. ASSORTED P.E.O. GIFTS –8 Notecard Set payable to Chapter GD, c/o Susan McQueen, QS, CA. $17.50 ppd to Ch. QS, c/o Mary Ann @ $7 ppd. 8 Star & Daisy Guest Soap Set @ $6.50 300 Medford Hts. Ln, Medford, OR 97504. View Harral, P.O. Box 175, Bethel Island, CA 94511. See ppd. Magnetic Pin Holders with Leather Backing designs and order form at www.greatdaisies. ad in eBoutique at www.peocalifornia.org. @ $5 ppd. Visit our website www.peokmaine. com/peostuff. org or call 207-667-4459. Proceeds benefit P.E.O. P.E.O. OFFICER’S PINAFORE Projects. Ch. K, Maine. MAGNETIC MARGUERITE PIN Pattern—Make attractive, white, one size fits all, 1 wrap around, floor length pinafore to wear over RECIPE CARDS–DAISY logo and lined holder–1 ⁄2” daisy, white petals with yellow white top. Easy, cost effective, $15 ppd. Ch. CB front and back. (25) 3” x 5” white cards, center. Holds emblem, no more pinholes in c/o Martha Jacobson, 1362 W Kiva Ave, Mesa, bundled in raffia. $10/pkg. ppd. Make checks your clothes. $8 plus $2 postage for 1-5 holders. AZ 85202, 480-752-1845, [email protected]. payable to: P.E.O. Chapter FD, Send to: 3614 Ch. GD c/o Gudrun Gegner, 3040 Pawnee Dr, South 94 St, Omaha, NE 68124-3814. Questions– Bremerton, WA 98310. Phone 360-373-3611. NAMEBADGE PIN HOLDER–Custom [email protected]. engraved and magnetic all in one! 1-line (up MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS! Now to 18 charac.) $15, 2-line $17 ppd. Ch. IQ c/o GREAT ORNAMENT GIFT! Beautiful you won’t lose your bookmark out of your 5 L. Olsen, 4624 W Oberlin Pl, Denver, CO 80236. original design ornament 3x3 inches in gift box. book! Measures 1 ⁄8 in. by 2 in. when folded. BIL and nametags w/o holders also avail. $15 plus $3 S/H. Ten or more shipped free. Ch. Same pattern both sides. Choose 1 or 2 (6 ea.) To see samples and group discounts: www. BN, Hendersonville, NC. 828-890-4010. broylesg@ designs per set of 12. $12 ppd. to Ch. GJ; 808 peonamebadge.org. bellsouth.net. Elaine, Tyler, TX 75703.

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TERVIS TUMBLERS W/ SISTERS OF LOVE Blanket. Wrap “THE COLORFUL P.E.O. WOMAN” Marguerite. Insulated, shatterproof a sister up in love! Perfect raffle item! Elegant, original art quilt depicted on fine 5x7 blank cards tumblers for hot/cold liquids. Micro/dishwasher oversized, 100% cotton blanket. $65 ppd. to with narrative on back. Profits to P.E.O. projects. safe; life guarantee. Made in USA. 12oz.-$10, Ch. XI c/o Elizabeth Baker, P.O. Box 181410, Five cards for $10. S/H single paks, $1.75, 16oz.-$11, 17oz. mug-$13. Set 4 S/H $10. Ck.-Ch. Coronado, CA 92178, 619-437-0400, ebaker@ quantities of 4, 5, 6 paks $5.00. Ch. CJ, c/o FE, N Maher, 13654 Legends Walk, Lakewood ebi-ltd.com. Cathy Britton, 2810 N 6 St, Sheboygan, WI 53083. Ranch, FL 34202. Info/order: flchapterfe@ yahoo.com. SISTERS OF LOVE Tea Towel. Perfect SISTER, FOREVER, FRIENDS hostess gift or stocking stuffer! 100% woven bracelet–handmade silver finished pewter & RHINESTONE P.E.O. TEE Shirt– cotton, brightly printed design on white fabric. Swarovski crystal bracelets with heart & angel sizes M, L, XL. Black only with crystal rhinestones 18”x31”. $15 ppd. to Ch. XI c/o Elizabeth Baker, charm individually beaded by the members of spelling “P.E.O.” across the front of the shirt. $28 P.O. Box 181410, Coronado, CA 92178, ebaker@ Chapter L in Phoenix. Each bracelet contains ppd. Check to Ch. K, c/o CJ Gray, 325 Eagles ebi-ltd.com. silver-plated pewter beads & design pattern Walk, Gastonia, NC 28056. shown in picture. Glass & crystal beads will vary MAGNETIC STAR PIN to hold your in shape & color. To order, visit the AZ State CRYSTAL NAIL FILE w/ hand painted emblem. No more pinning through your clothes! Chapter P.E.O. Daisy Trading Post website Daisy. 3 sizes, $7-$11, Ch AN c/o Connie Easy on and off. A white embroidered star on a www.azpeo.org or email [email protected] 6497 NE Alder #A, Hillsboro, OR 97124. www. bright yellow backing. $7 ea. includes postage. for order form and color chart. Each bracelet peochapteran.com. Send check to Ch. M c/o Mindy Murphy, 3228 $22.00 (+$1.00 shipping). Check to Chapter L. Van Buren St, Chattanooga, TN 37415. Phone Organic Dog Treats. 3 BRACELETS–All w/ Swarovski 423-875-2294, email: [email protected]. P.E.O. crystals/gold & sterling silver beads. P.E.O.: Pictures available. letters, marguerites, star shapes. Gift boxed. Letters w/ yellow & clear crystals, $25, add $7.75 +shpg. Ch. AA/NC. Orders to Jackie select charm(s) $5/ea.; 12 Days of Christmas; CUSTOM MADE STAR-shaped Oakes, 866-794-4014. 1 charms w/ biblical meaning, red & green pin holder w/ magnetic back. 3 ⁄2” w/ MARGUERITE PHOTOS GRACE the beads, $30; Salvation: Crystals of religious gold embroidery/soft center for easy pin covers of these blank all occasion note cards. significance $25. Order: Ch. OG/Waterloo, IA, application/$9 ppd. ea. Ch. AK, Brenda Miller, Thoughtful gifts for officers, hostesses, birthdays [email protected]. 5391 Lindero Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89119. and thank you notes. Ribbon tied sets of 6 at $12 ppd. Send check payable to: Ch. FP, c/o DAISY GIFT BAGS 2 lg. and 2 sm. bags DAISY POST CARDS–Five original photos, LeAnn Nelson 1250 Humboldt St, Ste. 1001, w/ 5 green & 5 yellow sheets tissue. Great for 50 cents each. Send check including 42 cents Denver, CO 80218 [email protected]. secret sister or any gift. $10 Ch. IL c/o J Zabel, postage for every six cards: Chapter Q c/o 31340 Heatherstone Dr, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543. Catherine von Moltke, 3400 Woodstone Dr NEW P.E.O. SOCKS–Golf Socks for West, #316, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. catvon@ Summer! MO Chapter FD has a new style with P.E.O. BALLOONS! These 12” round, bright charter.net for questions. logo “P.E.O. Daisies Do Tell” created by Missouri yellow balloons decorated w/ marguerite past-president Lu Lockwood. This sock is ankle daisies will add a festive touch to your chapter’s HANDMADE STERLING SILVER height of light weight white knit with green heel special celebrations. Each balloon proclaims P.E.O. JEWELRY. Charm necklace featuring & toe. Our first sock, with P.E.O. logo, featured “Celebrate P.E.O.!” Fill with helium to create five silver P.E.O.-themed charms: a heart; a in The Record (Jan.-Feb. 2009) is still available. balloon bouquets for b-day & anniversary daisy; a star; an oval “Sister” charm; and a Price per pair for either style of $10.00 includes festivities. Pkg. of 20 decorated P.E.O. book, representing P.E.O.’s dedication to P/H within USA. Send check payable to Chapter balloons–$14. Ch. FV c/o Lynne Stern, P.O. Box education. $65 including tax, S/H. Charm FD c/o Linda Larson, 849 Waterford Villas Dr, 112, Sanibel, FL 33957. bracelet, earrings and custom engraving Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 Ph. 636-625-0081. also available. Checks to Karen Verdirame, Please call for volume order quote or questions. POLYESTER SCARVES. Beautifully 17505 Island Circle, Bennington, NE 68007. imprinted with metallic P.E.O. letters and stars, View at peojewelry.wordpress.com. Inquiries: THE GOLDEN STAR ceremony–The 14” x 60”. Navy/gold print or black/silver print. [email protected]. official 50-year anniversary ceremony for $12. + $2 S/H. Check to Ch. IO, c/o Fredda P.E.O. members. The ceremony is printed on Harmon, 205 Granada Calle, Granbury, TX OFFERING DISTINCTIVE parchment paper suitable for framing. $5 ppd. 76049. 817-579-6561. [email protected]. P.E.O. Aprons, great for cooks and each, or 5 for $20. Send requests to: Ch. HD, gardeners, in washable, durable hunter green Nancy Youngman, 8940 Holdrege, Lincoln, NE DAISY NOTE CARDS–Pkg. of 8 polyester, with or without pockets, adjustable tie, 68505 or to [email protected]. different color photos on blank cards w/env. Set highlighted with monogrammed “Marguerite for $8, ppd. Cks. to Ch. H, c/o Marcella Price, and P.E.O.”, one size fits all. $20 + $3 S/H (priority BE AN ANGEL! Order your own hand- 1253 Tiber Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32207 or email will be $3 extra). Checks payable to Ch.C, Judy crafted Angel Lapel Pin and Beaded Name [email protected]. Strada, 508 Cumberland Road East, Mobile, AL Tag. Makes a distinctive gift for a friend. Print 36608, ph. 251-342-3608. Visit www.2638smbg@ first name and send $14 to Chapter LP, c/o P.E.O. LICENSE PLATE for the front bellsouth.net. Jeannette Brown, 109 Timber Dr, Council of your vehicles. Display pride in your sisterhood! Bluffs, IA 51503. Plate is standard size, aluminum, coated P.E.O. BUMPER STICKERS: permanent black. Gold on black background. Oval shaped with black writing on white Magnetic Daisy Pin Back–2” $25 per plate. Send check or M.O. payable to background, $3.00 each. Send check to magnetic daisy to hold your P.E.O. emblem. Chapter CL, NC to Andy Lawley, 189 Trampus Chapter CJ, c/o Laurie Salko, 645 Cheyenne $8 payable to Ch. JO c/o Carolyn Wolfe, 134 Trail, Franklin, NC 28734. Cir, Webster, NY 14580. Kodiak, Neosho, MO 64850.

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P.E.O. Window Cling: “Women helping sisters with their BILs to enjoy economical P.E.O. Marguerite zipper pull in women reach for the stars-P.E.O.” 3” round community living in a wonderful location. sliver-tone. Use on luggage, purse, backpack, for inside of windows. $2 each (S&H included) Come add your vitality to our Chapter House jacket. $5 each ppd. Ch DQ, Anne Anderson, prepaid to Chapter CE c/o Jeanie Felts, P.O. community for short- or long-term residence. 900 University #1804, Seattle, WA 98101. Box 709, Siloam Springs, AR 27261. 479-524-6383. For information, contact Idaho Chapter House 206-922-2696. Manager, 114 E Logan, Caldwell, ID 83605. P.E.O. HOMES Tel.: 208-459-3552. Email: [email protected]. White European Style decal, P.E.O. in large black letters. Use to identify car, COLORADO P.E.O. CHAPTER BOOKS notebook, luggage. $3 each or 2/$5 ppd. house–in Colorado Springs, CO, offers for Ch. DQ, Anne Anderson, 900 University #1804, residency three different floor plans: 5 suites FOUNDERS DAY program or initiate gift! Seattle, WA 98101. 206-922-2692. (275 sq. ft.); 2 expanded suites (525 sq. ft.); and Factual storyline beautifully presented in paper 5 one-bedroom apartments (820 sq. ft.). doll book form. “Seven Sisters Follow A Star—The Consider live marguerites to All floor plans have private bathrooms. The P.E.O. Founders” $15 ppd., Ch. DP, Martha border your flower garden. Dwarf marguerites two larger floor plans have a kitchenette Daniel, 5106 91st, Lubbock, TX 79424. for yourself or as a welcome gift for members or and small dining area, a living room and a fellow officers. $2.50 per packet. Check to Ch. sleeping area. One-bedroom apartments BABY OWNER’S MANUAL–Operating AO, Karen Mulhall, 1013 Park West Dr, Glenwood have a separate bedroom. All residences have instructions no baby should be delivered Springs, CO 81601 [email protected]. private entrances, patio and a small garden without! Signed by P.E.O. author. The plot. Leases are month-to-month and include perfect humor gift for new parents. See at Beautiful hand-crafted three meals daily, light housekeeping, on-site www.BabyAnOwnersManual.com. $12.25 ppd. crystal pendant with marguerite design supervision, use of laundry equipment and to Ch. CH c/o Julie Long, 8 Greentree Lane, inside. Nice gift for P.E.O. sister and also yourself. a security system. A carport is available and Cheswick, PA 15024. $22.50 each ppd. Allow 2 wks. delivery. Chain local transportation is provided. All units have “R SISTERS’ BEST” 300+ recipes for not included. We also have matching earrings ample storage space. Additional storage space beginners to gourmets. Three ring binder with at $20.00. Checks should be made to Ch. NF. can be rented. Common facilities include a dividers, plus stand for easy use. $18, including Contact: Karen Satterlee, 324 Mt. Union Church large dining room, a living room with fireplace, shipping, to Ch. R, Rita Jensen, 1508 E Road, Brumley, MO 65017 a library and several sitting areas. The entire facility is at ground-level—no stairs anywhere. Cambridge Ln, Spokane, WA 99203. rkjens@ ® Chapter House is located in a beautiful park comcast.net. Exclusive Camelbak , BPA free, where nature and wildlife provide enjoyment dishwasher safe, 750 mL water bottle with the for the residents. Its small size promotes a true WHEN THE LILACS Bloom Again, P.E.O. marguerite logo. Orders ship in minimum family atmosphere between all residents and a memoir by Kathe Bryant. W.W.II story about quantities of 6 at $105.00 per six pack ppd. the staff at Chapter House. Eligible for residency faith, hope, love and the tenacity of the human Checks payable to Ch. JO c/o Kathy Clickner, are members of P.E.O., their family members, spirit. Cks. to Ch. AV c/o Kathe Bryant, 1323 2111 Wedgewood Way, Santa Rosa, CA BILs and P.E.O.-sponsored individuals. All Almond Ct, Plainfield, IN 46168. $20 ppd. 95404. Call (707)578-1963 or email ckclickner@ residents must be able to maintain a medically comcast.net. independent lifestyle. For more information, SOUP COOKBOOKS–personal recipes of contact the Executive Director at 1819 W Ch. AS. Great gifts! $15 ppd. Kay Wells, 18 Fox Re-usable shopping bags as seen Cheyenne Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Ph. Hollow, Joplin, MO 64804. on p. 39, July/Aug.'08 Record. Royal blue 719-473-7670 or email [email protected]. The printed with white daisies and “P.E.O. Women website at www.peochapterhouse.org provides Best Bites Cookbook from Ch. DS. Helping Women”. $7.50 ppd. Checks to Ch. more detailed descriptions and photographs. Time honored recipes from our members along AP c/o Jean Wadsworth, P.O. Box 84, Basking the lakeshore. $10.00 plus shipping. Contact Ridge, NJ 07920. AT THE NEBRASKA P.E.O. Home, Peggy Leach at [email protected] or at licensed as an assisted-living facility, TLC is 17727 Cobblefield Lane, Spring Lake, MI 49456. P.E.O. Decal! 4 x 6 oval, white with the secret ingredient—whether it’s in the black P.E.O. and web address. $3 each or 2 for home-cooked meals, the private room with Take Thyme to Savor Incredible $5. Send check to Chapter AR c/o Catherine bath, the beauty salon, the Daisy van trips Edibles of P.E.O. Ch. B, AL: 400 mouthwatering, White, 7383 Ruby Stone Court, Leland, NC or the very attentive staff. Everyone wishes tested recipes, many using herbs, in a 28451. Or email [email protected] they’d come sooner. Contact Tracy Magill, beautiful 3-ring binder complete with stand Adm., Nebraska P.E.O. Home, 415 North 5th that stores in the book. Organized in 26 scented P.E.O. CAndle St, Beatrice, NE 68310 or call 402-228-4208 to categories, recipes are easy to find and use. Soy-based, elegant crème brûlée scent in check on your room. Only $15 plus $5.95 S/H payable to: Ch. B, 2821 eco-friendly recycled 16 oz. tin with marguerite Sterling Way, Birmingham, AL 35242. For bulk label. $10 each + $12 S/H (for 1-18 candles). California P.E.O. Home is creating a rate email: [email protected]. Contact: Chapter G c/o D. Bush, 1107 S different type of senior living experience. We Quenath, Sapulpa, OK 74066, 918-224-1012 or are building a new retirement community in [email protected]. Alhambra, CA. Redstone will be more than a new place to live; it will be a new way of life. PEO SUN CATCHER–This sparkling To find out more information about Redstone, beveled glass ornament presents a beautiful call 888-810-8820 or visit our website at www. etching of our star. A great gift for the redstoneliving.org. Christmas tree or a sunny window. $10 incl. shipping. Ch. BH c/o Jane Lennox, IDAHO P.E.O. CHAPTER House in 665 BF Goodrich Road, Marietta, OH 45750 Caldwell, Idaho, offers a lovely campus living [email protected] environment. We welcome P.E.O. sisters and

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Suzanne Shaler Chapter MY, Coronado, California Initiation Date: August 13, 1945

different animal all together. Now Suzanne What interested you in has had more than 70 dulcimer lessons and is playing the dulcimer still perfecting her artistry on the instrument. and what do you enjoy She practices for hours on end and loves the about playing music dulcimer’s sweet sound. in general?

How were you I like to sing and think the dulcimer is introduced to P.E.O. good accompaniment for singing. It’s and what do you unusual—the sweet sound is so pretty. I like most about it? can listen to it and play it for hours. The I came from a long line of P.E.O.s. dulcimer is strong in the southeast, but My mother, grandmother, aunts and it’s a dying breed in California. I can’t find various cousins were all P.E.O.s. I quit a single other dulcimer player in all of teaching in 1957 and became more San Diego County. I play the mountain active in P.E.O. Then I returned to dulcimer which has three strings. The teaching for 10 years in ‘69. My P.E.O. sound of one dulcimer playing is like chapter began as a small group of the sound of one hand clapping in the friends that eventually grew into the forest, but to put two dulcimers together Suzanne Shaler was 22 years old when she large group it is today. I have become is the sweetest sound in the world. first heard a dulcimer being played. More than so fond of the people. P.E.O. is a 50 years went by before she heard anyone play What are you most very pleasant part of my life. The proud of in your life? a dulcimer again. One day, just short of her connections are important. 80th birthday, Suzanne was walking through I’m proud of winning the Idaho State Old Town San Diego and happened upon a Tell us about Golf Championship in 1948. young woman playing a dulcimer on an outdoor your family. I also attended school board stage. Suzanne told the woman, Connie Allen, I have three siblings (two sisters meetings regularly to fight against how she had been thinking about buying a and one brother) all over 80 years cutting libraries from the school system. dulcimer for about 50 years or so. Connie, old now. My brother and one sister I fought that and got them to keep a master of the Mountain dulcimer who is live in Pocatello, Idaho, and my libraries in schools. I’m proud of that. known in dulcimer circles across the country, other sister lives in Seattle, I’m proud of having two sons who was enthusiastic and responded with an offer Washington. My mother lived to be live close to me. I really like that they for Suzanne to come to her house for lessons, if 93 years old. My siblings and I come are nearby. she bought a dulcimer. Suzanne, a self-taught from a line of long-lived family guitar player who taught guitar lessons to members. My husband, Paul, died Once I did a program for P.E.O. children and adults alike, jumped at the chance six years ago, and I have two sons, playing my guitar and dulcimer, and I to learn how to play her new instrument. Barton, 50 and David, 46, who live write some of my own music. Playing the dulcimer turned out to be more nearby and two grandchildren, In 2003 I bought a hot, little car that difficult than Suzanne expected. She tried Andrew, 16 and Sarah, 12. Both I’m really proud of too—a lustrous, two lessons and bought a book, thinking that Barton and David live less than two light blue Toyota Celica. My sons and would be enough since she was an accom- hours away from me. the salesman said I was too old for that plished guitar player, but the dulcimer was a kind of car. I drive it everywhere.

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To the POINT NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

CORRECTION TO AMENDMENT FOR CIRCULARIZATION—INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION EMAIL CIRCULARIZATION In your March-April 2009 P.E.O. Record, page 52, the Do not use the Directory of Presidents on the website for NOTE: following amendment E-10 should state: “NOTE: If circularization! None of our publications or our listings, e.g., E-10 is adopted,” rather than “NOTE: If E-9 is adopted....” Bed and Breakfast, Rx:TLC, Reciprocity Reference, are to be used as mailing lists or mass emails. Emails are only intended THE P.E.O. RECORD ON TAPE for official P.E.O. business, e.g., sending a Form FR or For information regarding The P.E.O. Record on tape, contacting an officer regarding a dimit. please contact Anne Vaeth, 11321 Craig, Overland Park, KS 66210; [email protected]. This service for our visually Our members provide us with these email addresses with impaired sisters is provided free of charge by Chapter DO, the understanding they will not receive “spam” emails from Kansas City, Missouri. P.E.O. members or mass emails. Chapter presidents and state officers have allowed us to publish their email addresses TECHNOLOGY CONTACT(s) FOR for your convenience. Please respect their trust in us. LOCAL CHAPTERS Each P.E.O. needs to be aware of the provisions of Each local chapter should have an appointed technology Standing Rule #2 of the International Chapter, found on contact(s) who frequently accesses peointernational.org page 82 of the Constitution. Standing Rule #2 requires and (as applicable) the state/provincial/district website. state and/or International executive board authorization for Responsibilities include: circularization among members, local chapters, reciprocity groups, or P.E.O. Groups. Circularization is defined as the n printing current forms for officers without computers circulation of letters or canvassing members and/or chapters. n assisting committees and members, as needed, to order ANY CIRCULARIZATION beyond the state chapter ON supplies and other P.E.O. items, obtain updates for philan- ANY SUBJECT must be authorized in advance by the thropies and membership resources Executive Board of International Chapter. n maintaining a chapter email group to send meeting reminders, quick chapter messages, or newsletters n calling attention in meetings or newsletters to timely web posted information or articles n receiving information for the chapter as determined by each state/province/district HONOR ROLL ON WEBSITE Beginning immediately Honor Roll listings on the website will be listed for the entire year for our members celebrating 50, 60, 70, 75, 80 and 85 years in P.E.O. This information is pulled directly from the data base.

Be certain to check this listing to see if any of your chapter sisters are being honored in 2009. Consider having your local chapter technology contact print this listing for members in your chapter to share. This is especially important for our sisters who do not have web access and who may be honored in this listing.

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Thank You! Together We Are Doing It! Even in hard economic times, your personal will ensure that P.E.O. stays healthy and support as well as your chapter’s financial continues to make an impact throughout the contributions for our projects and recipients world. Be proud of our good work as we have:

Graduated approximately n Educational Loan Fund loans are Although not a project but an 8,100 women from Cottey College more than $121 million since 1907. important component of our finan- since it was first gifted to the P.E.O. n International Peace Scholarships are cial structure, the P.E.O. Foundation Sisterhood in 1927. more than $24 million since 1949. has grown to more than $73 million in more than 800 funds since 1961. Had a total of more than 80,000 n Program for Continuing Education recipients of ELF, IPS, PCE and grants are more than $33 million You did all of this while supporting PSA, and have given almost $190 since 1973. the STAR Project, a pilot project for million in financial assistance: n P.E.O. Scholar Awards are more high school seniors, with contri- than $11 million since 1991. butions of nearly $500,000. Take a minute and give yourselves a pat on the back.

Thank you for all you are doing.