PEO International

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PEO International

MAY—JUNE
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The Colorful
P.E.O. Woman
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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
1243 Miramar Dr., Fullerton, CA 92831-2038
First Vice President
Elizabeth E. Garrels
2257 235th St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-8582
Second Vice President
Susan Reese Sellers
12014 Flintstone Dr., Houston, TX 77070-2715
Organizer
Maria T. Baseggio
173 Canterbury Ln., Blue Bell, PA 19422-1278
Recording Secretary
Beth Ledbetter
910 Tucker Hollow Rd. W, Fall Branch, TN 37656-3622
Administrative Staff
Chief Executive Officer
Anne Pettygrove
apettygrove@peodsm.org
Director of Finance/Treasurer
Kathy A. Soppe
ksoppe@peodsm.org
Director of Communications/Historian Joyce C. Perkins
jperkins@peodsm.org
The adminstrative staff has offices at the P.E.O. Executive Office.
Special Appointment
Parliamentarian, Mary Short, PRP,
3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
International Chapter Projects
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund
Chairman, Suzanne Reynolds, 7008 Clemson Dr., Alexandria, VA 22307
Vice Chairman, Kathleen Bennett, 134 Augusta Dr., Lincroft, NJ
07738-1202
Mary Staahl, 901 14th Ave. S, Fargo, ND 58103-4113
Deborah Skinner, 418 E Elizabeth, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858-2823
Joan Kirk, 3431 Kirkwood Ave., Osage, IA 50461-8568
Cottey College
President, Judy Robinson Rogers, Ph.D., 1000 West Austin Blvd.,
Nevada, MO 64772
Chairman, John D. Grider, 1328 Bybee St., Bowling Green, KY 42104
Vice Chairman, Karen Browne, 605 Orchard Dr., McDaniel Heights,
Wilmington, DE 19803
Donna Shavlik (public member), 850 Bradley Ln., Estes Park, CO 80517
Julie Wilson, 9470 SW Royal Woodland Dr., Beaverton, OR 97005
Donald Cunningham, 24988 Highway 179, Boonville, MO 65233
Susan Santoli, 10615 Salt Aire Rd. E, Theodore, AL 36582-7460
Nancy Gwinn, 7206 Lenhart Dr., Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3117
Kathleen Wysong, P.O. Box 2465, Round Rock, TX 78680
Janet Brown, 2505 Lake Shore Dr., Orlando, FL 32803-1315
Chauncey E. Brummer, 3840 N Gulley Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72703
P.E.O. INTERNATIONAL PEACE
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Chairman, Ann E. Conway, 26 Dreahook Rd., Whitehouse Station,
NJ 08889
Susan Baker, 1961 Howland-Wilson Rd. NE, Warren, OH 44484
Barbara Hoffman, 13254 170th Ave., Anamosa, IA 52205-7409
P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
Chairman, Sandy Booth, 4138 Homestead Rd. S, Salem, OR 97302
Cathy Moss, 309 Waterford Way, Kemah, TX 77565
Mary Ann Langston, 3017 Butter Churn Ln., Matthews, NC 28105-9379
P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARDS
Chairman, Susan Lombard, 51 Patricia Dr., Dalton, MA 01226
Diane Todd, 3326 Stoneybrook Dr., Champaign, IL 61822
Virginia Petersen, 16 Cedarwood Dr., Morgantown, WV 26505-3629
P.E.O. FOUNDATION
Chairman, Jayne Pritko, 232 Rosebud St., Boerne, TX 78006
Toots Green, 1019 Canyon Rd., Alamogordo, NM 88310
Patricia Brolin-Ribi, P.O. Box 305, Sun Valley, ID 83353-0305
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Chairman, Diane Johnson, 3504 S Spencer Blvd., Sioux Falls, SD
57103-4653
Kathryn Herkelmann, 5572 N Adams Way, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Nancy Martin, 1111 Army Navy Dr. #801, Arlington, VA 22202-2032
STUDY AND RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Chairman, Barbara James, 708 E Anchor Way, Post Falls, ID 83854
Vice Chairman, Carol M. Thomason, 4320 N 28th Way, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Kay Duffield, 1919 Syringa Dr., Missoula, MT 59803
Mary Stroh, 4721 Woodwind Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-4770
Barbara Rosi, 39W600 Oak Shadows Ln., Saint Charles, IL 60175-6983
Elizabeth McFarland, 3924 Los Robles Dr., Plano, TX 75074-3831
HISTORY COMMITTEE OF ONE
Wilma Leonard Turner, 1308 Highland Dr., Rolla, MO 65401
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chairman, Mary S. Hanley, 471 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, NJ 08840
Judy French, 7059 W Christian Dr., New Palestine, IN 46163-9114
Sue Gates, 1305 S Main, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Elise Weed, 1317 NW 150th Ter., Edmond, OK 73013
Nancy Yamamoto, 2687 Norwood Pl., Carson City, NV 89703
Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Elizabeth E. Garrels, 2257 125th St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-8582
Jane Attaway, P.O. Box 151, Oblong, IL 62449-0151
Judy Haar, 11254 Valhalla Ln., Burlington, IA 52601-2465
Pamela Kregg, 5721 S 173rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68135-2800
Ellen Knox, 826 Water’s Edge, Abilene, TX 79602-5244
Carolyn Gilstrap, 1650 E 12500 S, Draper, UT 84020-9160
Special Committee to Develop the Sixth
Educational Philanthropic Project
Marilyn Mancini, 15271 Four Winds Loop, Northport, AL 35475-3325
Patricia Anderson, 1903 Petit Bois, Jackson, MS 39211-6708
Ann Davidson, 664 E Cooke Rd., Columbus, OH 43214-2822
Susan Howard, 2020 NW 21st St., Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1614
Marty Starling, 1736 Princeton Dr., State College, PA 16803-3261
Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work
of State Chapters
Susan Reese Sellers, 12014 Flintstone Dr., Houston, TX 77070-2715
Cathy Allen, 1420 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Rogers, AR 72756-0618
Theresa Aitchison, 627 N Fairoaks Dr., New Castle, IN 47362-1645
Nancy Hoffhines, 3782 Alameda Dr., Ontario, OR 97914-8838
Barbara Legge, 12974 Prairiewood Dr., Aberdeen, SD 57401-8104
Libby Stucky, 7121 Eastridge Dr., Apex, NC 27539-9745
Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work
of Local Chapters
Maria T. Baseggio, 173 Canterbury Ln., Blue Bell, PA 19422-1278
Wendy Cockerline, 2 Almond Cres, Brandon, MB R7B 0Z7
Mary Anne Cotton, 4028 Kenmore W, Berkley, MI 48072-3506
Casady Herding, 9034 Division St., Juneau, AK 99801-8869
Marie Neeson, 102 N Governor Way, East Fallowfield, Coatesville, PA 19320-4364
Sandra Webster, 277 Sassafras Rd., Newport, VA 24128-4087
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in this issue
The P.E.O. Record May-June Vol. 121, No. 3
IN EVERY ISSUE
2 President’s Message
Together We Can by Barbara Andes
4 Your Letters
5 On the Record by Anne Pettygrove
6 Award Winning Ideas
10PCE: Grant Recipient Shares Her Gift of Music
Cover
by Mary Ann Langston
11 P.E.O.s in the Spotlight
13 ELF: Together We Can...Have a Global Impact
by Emily Heck and Suzanne Reynolds
by Diane Todd
22 The Question
22 Green Tip
23 A Message from the Cottey President
by Judy R. Rogers, Ph.D.
24 Sister to Sister by Sheree Clark
34 Authors
36 Planned Giving Options: Gifts of
Retirement Plan Assets by Jayne Pritko
39IPS: The Power of Sharing by Ann Conway
40 New Chapters
42 Centennial Chapters
43 Chapter Items for Sale
48 A P.E.O. You Should Know
Interview with Suzanne Shaler
49 To the Point
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16PSA: In Recognition of Success to Significance
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Special Features
6 Award Winning Ideas Feature by Janet Taber
8 On the Cover: The Colorful P.E.O. Woman
by Abbie Willits
9 Slate of Officers for Election
to the Executive Board of
International Chapter, 2009-2011
14 Evolution of P.E.O. Emblem Continues
by Anne Pettygrove
18 P.E.O. Group Thrives Across the Pond
by Mindi Carter
26 Gallery of Presidents
Mary Wiley Alabama
Mathilda Hatfield Hulett Arkansas
Susan Baker Delaware
Marcia Murphy DeMoss Louisiana
Gretchen Roe Maryland
Nancy Hill Massachusetts
Judy Rawls Rech Mississippi
Karla P. Driscoll Northeast District
Jane Stephens Tennessee
Judy Borger West Virginia
31 Additional Info About Convention
by Anne Pettygrove
32 The Role of Religion in P.E.O.
by Fran Becque
37 Young Initiate Grateful for P.E.O. Love
and Support by Joyce E. Rhodes [Emily Grinnell]
50 Thank You
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The P.E.O. Record May–June 2009
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President’s Message
Together We Can...
Thousands of P.E.O. sisters participated in the 2007
Noel-Levitz survey and gave their frank opinions on
several areas of strengths and weaknesses in our organization. The most important conclusion of the report was
that P.E.O. must “…increase emphasis on activities
that foster friendship and philanthropy, and decrease
emphasis on P.E.O. regulations and requirements.”
Acceptance of the report by the executive board has been
the driving force throughout this biennium focusing on
the work of the executive board, and special and ad hoc
committees. Recommendations were accepted from the
committees for proposed amendments. They will be voted
on at Convention of International Chapter in September.
You may read the proposals in the March-April issue of
The P.E.O. Record or on the website.
Additionally, many other recommendations from the
committees were unanimously approved by the executive
board and do not require a vote by convention for implementation. These recommendations will streamline your
work and will compatibly interface with amendments that
are adopted. It is cited in the survey and by many members
that our outdated procedures have caused frustration and
an unwillingness to actively participate. Even long time
members have been reluctant to participate. Decreasing
regulations and requirements will not change the mission
of P.E.O., nor will it jeopardize our principles and values,
but in reality will give us more time to focus on activities
of greater significance for today’s woman: friendship and
philanthropy. Following are a few of the more significant
efforts to streamline the work of P.E.O. at all levels of
sisterhood.
The survey said “Reduce the burden on
chapter leaders.”
Some of the committee recommendations include: the
wide use of membership identification numbers (already
assigned in the membership database to each member) for
all P.E.O. purposes; a simplified Annual Report eliminating
unnecessary and repetitive work for officers of local, state,
provincial and district chapters; replacing the General
Enrollment Book with a yearly printout of membership
sent to each chapter for review and correction and using
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the ID number in place of
the enrollment number. The
ID number will enable an
efficient move from chapter to chapter with a basic,
simple electronic report to
the Membership Department. This change will mean
one number for everything,
all the time, no matter what
chapter you belong to.
Members will sign-in at
chapter business meetings as we do now at social meetings.
Devotions may include inspirational readings and chapters
will be encouraged to take the password at the door which
not only gives a warm sense of welcome but saves time
during the meeting. Initiation teams are at the option of the
chapter. Fellowship and deeper friendships will develop if
time is not consumed by procedures which intrude on more
meaningful exchanges.
Online training will be provided for officers and technology
contacts all hours of the day, seven days a week. Have a
question? Go to the website. Forms have already been
updated and/or revised to make it easier to file electronically.
Officers and members who are not computer savvy will not
be left out. Help is as near as your technology sister.
State, provincial and district officers will benefit from the
following recommendations. Templates will be made available
for universal documents, including a word-for-word script
for convention. Additional online training for all officers
will be developed. One manual combining all instructions is
nearing completion as is a manual for supervision of local
chapters that includes membership information to effectively
work with established or prospective chapters. Information
will be in one place and in one place only. It will be the
option of the state, provincial and district officers to either
download the manuals or read the materials online.
Restructured official visits will provide the maximum
support and encouragement to the chapters who need it the
most. Membership committees and past presidents of state,
I Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars
provincial and district chapters may be asked to share their
knowledge and expertise with chapters who need encouragement. A variety of options will be made available at the
discretion of the organizer.
Volunteer and/or paid assistants are strongly recommended
for state, provincial and district chapters; this could include
a shared paid assistant for one or more chapters. Removing
financial and membership record keeping from the work of
these officers will provide more time to spend on issues of
more vital importance to P.E.O. A streamlined process for
authorizing payment of bills will eliminate duplication of
effort for officers while guaranteeing fiduciary responsibility.
The survey said, “Develop a membership
initiative or internal public relations effort
focused on recruiting younger women.”
P.E.O. must attract the next generation of members and
leaders. Demographics show that 38 percent of our members are 70 years of age and older. We didn’t need the survey
to tell us this; this is not new information. We all know that
we need the next generation to bring vitality to P.E.O. In
all honesty, we must acknowledge that we are where we are
because we have not brought in younger members over the
A Director of
Member Services
will be recruited
to support and
nurture growth
of the Sisterhood.
the United States and Canada. Following evaluation, these
programs will be made available to chapters. This series not
only raises the bar for chapter programs but will enhance our
appeal to women of all ages who want the time they spend at
meetings to be valuable.
A Director of Member Services will be recruited to
support and nurture growth of the Sisterhood. Volunteer
regional representatives will assist local, state, provincial and
district officers, as needed. Guidelines and recommendations
will be developed for membership committees and other
assistance will be made accessible to those working toward
increasing our membership.
The survey said that our “P.E.O. membership is ready for change.”
In every era of our history, women have made decisions
which advanced P.E.O.—decisions that might not have been
popularly embraced by all members of the Sisterhood, but
were nevertheless the right thing to do for P.E.O. With these
recommendations and those to be voted upon at convention, we will meet the expectations of our membership by
streamlining our work so that the foundation of P.E.O.,
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
that P.E.O. will be vigorous, vital, current and appealing to the
many who embrace our values and principles.
Together We Can Do It!
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
Feature Inspires
I really enjoyed the article about
Chapter K, Osceola, Iowa, and the
care packages and renovation of a
courthouse waiting room for foster
children (The P.E.O. Record, JanuaryFebruary, 2009). I am an attorney and
a part of the foster care recruitment
system for my area and frequently
appear in court as guardian ad litem
(attorney) for children in foster care.
I want to make one small correction
to the article’s information. It states
that due to the Iowa Supreme Court’s
changes in 2007, children are required
to attend court hearings so judges
can put a face with a name as they
review cases. What actually happened
was that a group successfully lobbied
for a change requiring children of
an appropriate age to be notified of
their right to attend all court hearings.
Nothing requires children to attend—
they can voluntarily waive their presence
at hearings.
I was so inspired by the article that
I plan to propose a program on foster
care for my chapter this coming year.
It is a serious issue and children need
loving homes while their parents
resolve their problems. It is always
difficult to find enough foster homes
for all of the children needing them.
I hope the article will encourage
people to consider becoming foster
parents themselves.
Bethany J. Currie, MJ,
Marshalltown, Iowa
Never Underestimate P.E.O.
A new guest member from California
moved into our community and has
been attending meetings at our chapter.
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Late last year she shared with one of
my sisters that “things were rough
right now” and to cut corners, she was
not going to send out Christmas cards.
To her surprise, a P.E.O. anonymously
sent her cards and stamps. I know
because she sent me one of the cards
saying, “Never underestimate P.E.O.” I
am so proud of my chapter!
Alice Suckling, Q,
Bel Air, Maryland
Thanks From a
P.E.O. Scholar
I am one of this year’s P.E.O. Scholars
and have been given a subscription to
The Record for the last several months.
I really enjoy reading this publication
studying and working, and just hoping
to make it through the day only to arrive
home and find a “Thinking of You”
card from another chapter of women
who convey their encouragement. It
makes me smile and look forward to
the next day just to prove to all the
generous women who support me that
their support is not misplaced.
What this organization does to help
other women fulfill their dreams is
something of which each member
can be extremely proud. I am proud
to be a part of it and deeply grateful
for everything that these women have
done for me.
Angelica M. Sinopole,
P.E.O. Scholar
With every passing day, I am
more impressed and inspired
by the courage and generosity
that the women of P.E.O. have
shown to each other and to me.
and the inspirational stories that it
contains. With every passing day, I
am more impressed and inspired by
the courage and generosity that the
women of P.E.O. have shown to each
other and to me. Since I was awarded
the P.E.O. scholarship, I have received
numerous letters, cards, stamps, and
simple notes of encouragement from
hundreds of strangers. The love and
support that each of these women has
extended to me, when all they know
about me are the few things that appeared in my scholarship application,
is truly amazing. I cannot begin to tell
you how many hard days I have spent
Praise for
Presentation on
Survey Results
I just received the CD on the results
of the Noel-Levitz survey of P.E.O.
and wanted to say how good it was and
how great it is that International Chapter recognizes the need for change and
is willing to start the process. It will be
a long hard journey but it needs to get
started now. Thank you for doing this.
Sarah Burris, IT,
Durango, Colorado
On the Record
by Anne Seiler Pettygrove, Chief Executive Officer
Let’s give a shout-out to our P.E.O. Record editor and
associate editor!
Beginning with this issue all typesetting, design and layout
is being done in-house at the executive office in Des Moines!
This has been a long held dream and I am happy to say I
think we are there! Becky Frazier and Amy Tingstrom have
put together a smashing issue. I am very proud of the
work this staff has done and I hope you are all enjoying
The Record and its new look.
I think you can bet that if your next door neighbor sees
this issue and its fabulous cover, she is going to want to
pick it up and take a look! Inside, we’re introduced to the
nominee for recording secretary on the International Executive Board. Introductions to the incoming state, provincial
and district presidents also begin with this issue. It’s always
fun to read about their backgrounds, put faces to the names
and hear their themes for their year as president.
As you turn the pages, you will see for yourself the depth
and breadth of our organization and its members. And that
neighbor of yours will see it too! It’s truly inspiring to read
about the accomplishments of our sisters, their love for
P.E.O., the wonderful work and positive influence of our
projects and thoughts and words of our BILs. By the way,
BILs, where are
you? We need
more submissions
from you for the
BIL Corner!
As P.E.O.s, we
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.
We’ve been working on
a P.E.O. recognition sign
for quite a while now. It is
ready, and the first one
has gone to Chapter AP
in Harlan, Iowa. Often
communities have a
location for local service
clubs to post their logo
signs, and now chapters
can order a sign to
announce their presence
in the community. Made of
metal, the sign is 12” x 18”. Ordered through the
supply department, the cost is $35.00. Check with your local
governing body to be sure that such a posting and sign is
allowed in your area. The sign as pictured is the only version
that will be available for now. Some areas prefer artwork
and the governmental entity takes charge of producing the
sign. Unfortunately, P.E.O. will not be able to share the sign
artwork in this manner.
Some additional information about Convention also is
found in this issue. Convention registrations are coming
in and with them, some questions. See page 31 for
Convention updates.
Thanks for reading.
Anne
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P.E.O.
ward winning
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 twothirds 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.
First row, left to right: Karen Hall with twins, Lanie and Leslie, Susannah Alms and Addie. Second row:
Heather Morrison and Cutter, Stephanie Gross and Aubrey, and Melinda Abraham and Dylan.
he sisters in Chapter JP, GainsT ville,
Missouri, live in a rural area
where our homes are spread throughout the county and even, for one,
across the state line. Our sisters drive
significant distances to gather for
chapter meetings. The effort required
might seem daunting, but because of
our devotion to P.E.O. and to each
other, we do make the extra effort,
and we have a strong, vibrant chapter.
within 13 months. What a joy it has
been to have these young mothers
take an active role in the work of our
chapter! We see them as the future of
our chapter and of P.E.O. Three of
the five mommies pictured are chapter officers and are willing and excited
to continue serving and moving up
through the ranks. The other two are
active on important committees and
will eventually also become officers.
New challenges arose when our
chapter experienced its own little
baby boom—six babies were born
Finding babysitters was a problem.
Several of the babies’ grandmothers
are also P.E.O.s, and finding sitters
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What a joy
it has been
to have these
young mothers
take an
active role in
the work of
our chapter!
To pay for this new expense,
we’ve simply been “passing the hat,”
allowing everyone to chip in when
they can to support an arrangement
that allows our young women to
be active and involved. This hasn’t
become a budget item—chapter
fundraisers continue to raise funds
solely for the P.E.O. Projects.
Tote Bags Benefit
Hospital Patients and
P.E.O. Projects
Evelyn Reese, Chapter DB resident humorist
Resident Humorist Adds
to Good of Chapter
Chapter DB, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, is fortunate to have some very
active long-time members. One of
these members is Evelyn Reese, who
has been a member for almost 40
years. Just as many chapters have
embraced the new position of Technology Chair, Chapter DB has created
the unique position of Resident
Humorist. Holding the position is
Evelyn, who brings a humorous story
or two to each chapter meeting and
presents it during “Suggestions for
the Good of the Chapter.” Mary Kay
Jacobson, DB, Minnesota, says, “Her
stories truly do add to the good of
our chapter! Evelyn ‘radiates all light
possible’ with her storytelling talent.”
Jo Brantley, BK, Raleigh, North
Carolina, started making tote bags
with pillows for breast cancer patients
at a local hospital. Several BK sisters
join Jo and meet once or twice a
month to make bags and stuff pillows.
Those who don’t sew contribute by
donating fabric. Several hundred bags
have been made and donated to the
hospital. Last fall a contest was held
within the chapter. Each participant
made a bag and members voted for
their favorite bag with loose change.
All the money was then sent to the
winning member’s favorite P.E.O.
project. This helps members to think
outside the chapter and strengthens
the chapter. Jo says, “There have
been many happy, warm, loving and
bonding days with the members.
Each bag is full of love and hope
for the recipients.”
an officers workshop.
Magnets Draw
Attention to P.E.O.
worked at the silent auction portion of
Chapter AV’s fundraiser.
Style Show and
Luncheon a Winning
Combination
Jean Lunsord and Ginny Krauss sit surrounded
by Chapter BK’s completed tote bags.
Chapter AN spotted their magnet on this
car full of P.E.O.’s on their way home from
Jane Hooper and Elizabeth Hooper
Jo Brantley, Emily Castrodale, Jan Midden,
choreographed production. All
chapter members are encouraged to
participate by selecting one of the 13
committees to work on and by selling
tickets. Chapter AV works with many
area merchants who contribute door
prizes. The event has become a wonderful community tradition as P.E.O.s
from all five local chapters, including
P.E.O. family members, scholarship
recipients and BILs serve as models for
the style show. Attendance numbered
250 and $7,000 was raised at the event.
Chapter AV, Corpus Christi, Texas
presents a successful annual style show
and luncheon. It started as entertainment for a reciprocity meeting,
and has developed into a scripted,
Soon after its organization in March
of 2008, Chapter AN, Easley, South
Carolina, realized they needed to find
a project to raise money for the P.E.O.
philanthropies. The members wanted
a project to promote P.E.O. They
designed a magnet–a 7-inch circle with
a big white and yellow daisy inside
and the letters P.E.O. over the top.
Members cut all the magnets and are
encouraging P.E.O.s to put one on their
car and another on their refrigerator.
The chapter took their magnets to the
South Carolina state workshop and
reciprocity and word has it “they sold
like hotcakes.” Designing and cutting
the magnets was a great chapter effort
and provided good camaraderie.
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On the
Cover
The Colorful P.E.O. Woman
by Abbie Willits, CJ, 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
P.E.O. Woman”
blossomed in
the true spirit
of cooperation.
To carry out
her theme of
“Celebrate the
Gifts of P.E.O.,”
Sharon Parham,
Jeanne Moersch
president,
Wisconsin State Chapter, invited each
chapter to bring a gift to exchange with
another chapter at the 2008 Wisconsin
Betsy said that she had some fabric
left over from the quilt that had been
made by members for our sister Betty
Trotter when she was the 1982-83
state president. Betsy felt that this
fabric should be incorporated into the
presentation quilt. At the time Jeanne
said she would make the quilt she had
a design idea in mind, but when she
saw the gold lamé fabric, she knew
she would have to revise her plan.
As Jeanne talked with Betsy, she felt
a new idea emerging. “The Colorful
P.E.O. Woman” is the result of her
Everyone who saw the quilt at our
state convention was touched by
its symbolism and the lovely
written tribute to all P.E.O. women.
State Convention. This was a challenge
that Chapter CJ had been dodging until
the last minute when I again announced
at our chapter meeting the week before
convention that we needed to take
something to represent our chapter.
Betsy Michael, a 63-year-member
declared, “We should make a quilt!”
I gently reminded her that we had one
week to do this and was about to ask
for other suggestions when our sister,
Jeanne Moersch, raised her hand and
said, “I’ll do it.” We were all dumbfounded, but knowing Jeanne and her
talents, we had no qualms entrusting
the project to her.
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inspiration. In addition, Jeanne wrote a
descriptive narrative to accompany the
presentation art quilt she created.
Everyone who saw the quilt at our
state convention was touched by its
symbolism and the lovely written tribute
to all P.E.O. women. Our Sheboygan
sister chapter, DK, received “The
Colorful P.E.O. Woman” art quilt at the
convention gift exchange. The chapter
insisted that the quilt truly belonged
with Chapter CJ and returned it to
us. Our members were greatly moved
by this gesture and felt that all of our
sisters should have access to “The
Colorful P.E.O. Woman.”
It is in this spirit that a note card has
been created picturing Jeanne’s art quilt
and description of a P.E.O. woman.
These note cards will be available for
sale through The P.E.O. Record with
all profits going to the proposed
Sisterhood’s sixth pilot project, The
STAR Scholarship.
JeanneMoerschcomposed
this narrative to describe
“The Colorful P.E.O.
Woman.”It appears on the
back of the note cards.
This portrait of the P.E.O. woman
shows our many sides. The hearts
represent our love for each other
and the world around us. We are
musicians, gardeners, golfers,
travelers, volunteers, activists,
environmentalists, quilters, writers,
teachers, artists, mothers…Sisters.
The leaves represent trees that
reveal our natures: the strong oak,
the colorful maple, the gentle
willow, all suggest our many
personalities. As our lives change
and grow, so the leaves change
from green to russet to purple to
gold. At times we wear hats of
givers, sharing with our community.
Sometimes the hats are quiet and
gentle, but many times the hats
are joyful. The eyes, whether blue,
green, brown or black, all have
unique ways of looking at the world,
praying to our God, raising our
children and being grateful.
Executive Board
Slate of Officers for Election to the
ExecutiveBoardofInternationalChapter2009-2011
The Nominating Committee
of International Chapter met
March 26-29, 2009, to select a
slate of nominees for the Executive Board of International
Chapter for the 2009-2011
biennium as directed in the
Constitution, Part I, Article V,
Section 4. The following slate
of nominees was selected by
majority vote of the committee
for presentation at the Convention of International Chapter
in San Diego, California, in
September 2009:
President
Elizabeth E. Garrels, Past President, Iowa State Chapter
First Vice President
Susan Reese Sellers, Past President, Texas State Chapter
Second Vice President Maria Baseggio, Past President, Pennsylvania State Chapter
Organizer
Beth Ledbetter, Past President, Tennessee State Chapter
Recording Secretary
Sue Baker, Past President, Ohio State Chapter
Nominating Committee, International Chapter
Mary Smith Hanley, Chairman
Judy French
Sue Gates
Elise Weed
Nancy Yamamoto
Leaving her home-
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
Chapter, is the Nominee for the office
of Recording Secretary of International
Chapter.
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
Sue Baker, Past President of Ohio State
at the Convention of Ohio State Chapter in 2004. Sue is
town of Wooster, Ohio,
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
her faculty responsi-
needs children) Agency.
bilities at the Trumbull
In her spare time, Sue enjoys her family/grandchildren,
Memorial Hospital
playing the piano, travel and the creative culinary challenges
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
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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.
Could Congreve have imagined that
312 years later, music would also
have charms to soothe the autistic or
developmentally disabled child, the
senior with Alzheimer’s disease or the
homeless person trying to find a way
back into society?
lives of children by
teaching in a unique
program where
typically developing
and developmentally
disabled children learn
and grow together.
As can be seen in the
accompanying photo,
Meredith has a way
of reaching these
children to give them
a chance at learning
and a better quality
of life.
Meredith Bradley, a 2008 PCE grant
recipient is well on her way to being one
of those “charmers” as she pursues
a bachelor of music in music therapy
degree at Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina.
A coloratura soprano, vocal
performance was the logical choice
of college major for Meredith in
1994. The “roles” which followed
were varied: title character in Opera
Carolina’s production of “Pinocchio,”
Kindermusik instructor, church
musician, Montessori teacher, wife and
mother: all fulfilling, but she was never
sure “she was making a difference.”
Finding herself a struggling single
mother with an almost completed
degree, Meredith searched for a college
curriculum which would accept the
already completed music courses and
lead to a viable career. She found this
at Queens. After an audition with her
“primary instrument,” i.e., her voice,
she was enrolled. In a wonderful P.E.O.
coincidence, Dr. Rebecca Engen,
Associate Professor and Director of
Music Therapy, was an instructor and
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a member of Chapter R, Charlotte,
North Carolina. Dr. Engen realized
that a PCE Grant was just the financial
support Meredith needed. “She is not
only an ideal candidate, but an ideal
student and a wonderful person…”.
The University’s website defines
music therapy as “the use of various
musical experiences to bring about
desirable changes in the cognitive,
physical, social or emotional functioning level of individuals requiring special
services.” That’s exactly what Meredith
is already doing while still in school.
In the spring of 2008 Meredith began
a part-time job for LifeSpan Services, a
non-profit organization which provides
support and services to children and
adults with developmental disabilities.
Using her gifts and the skills she has
acquired in her music therapy classes,
Meredith makes a difference in the
Squeezed in between college classes,
teaching and caring for her son,
Meredith can be found volunteering
at her church in the music program
where she was employed for five years.
She also finds time to facilitate the
chapel service at The Charlotte Rescue
Mission—a Christian program for men
and women who are predominately
homeless and are addicted to drugs
and/or alcohol.
Public school systems, special needs
programs, hospitals, mental health
facilities and assisted living centers are
potential beneficiaries of the expertise,
talents and gifts that Meredith will
bring with her as she begins her career
as a music therapist.
PCE Power in Action again—not
just helping a recipient but the entire
community.
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.”
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P.E.O.s in the
SPOTLIGHT
Continued from page 11
Jill Scott, B,
Escondido, California, was
awarded the first place prize
for a hand-woven pine needle
basket she entered in the
“crafts” category of an annual
contest held by The American
Heritage Committee of the
National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution
(NSDAR). Jill’s basket entitled
“The Chief ’s Friendship Basket” complied with the theme
of the contest, which was “Hospitality Through the Ages.”
One of the deciding factors in her being awarded first place
was the explanation that the pine needles used in the basket
were harvested locally by Jill. The basket was on display in
Constitution Hall for the week of NSDAR’s Continental
Congress held in Washington, D.C. The American Heritage
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
DAR members may demonstrate their expertise in the fields
of historic preservation, cultural events and traditions, arts,
crafts, drama, literature and music, by submitting entries in
contests in these fields.
Ellen Burton,
IQ, Eureka, Illinois, was
recently named president of
Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP). ESP,
with over 7,000 members, is
the professional association
of women and men working
within the national Cooperative
Extension System. ESP is
dedicated to the professional,
personal and leadership
development of extension professionals and to fostering
excellence within the national extension system. Ellen recently
retired after 40 years with University of Illinois extension.
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Kim (Krause)
Haddow, CD,
Prescott, Arizona, is an
instructor and coach for the
Ladies Professional Golf
Association. A 1975 Cottey
College graduate, Kim has
coached at the University of
Arizona and the University
of Florida and has worked
with such notable professional golfers as Annika Sorenstam and Leta Lindley. In
August and September, 2008, Kim had the privilege of
coaching the United State’s women’s amateur golf team
at the World Championships in South Africa. The USA
women won the gold medal, defeating Switzerland by three
strokes and France by five. Kim says, “It’s an experience I
will cherish forever!”
Lucinda
Williams, AR,
Greenfield, Massachusetts,
was elected to serve as
the Cattlemen’s Beef
Board chair by her fellow
cattlemen and women at
the Cattle Industry Annual
Convention in Phoenix,
Arizona. As a diary farmer
from the northeast, Lucinda
brings a different perspective to the post of chairwoman
for the Cattleman’s Beef Board and she is only one of a
handful of women to be elected to this unpaid position.
Lucinda is a third generation P.E.O., a 1982 graduate of
Cottey College and a librarian at Smith College. In the
past she has served as vice chairwoman for the Beef
Board. The Beef Board is an independent, governmentestablished nonprofit organization consisting of volunteer
members from the beef, dairy and veal industries.
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.
Educational Loan Fund recipients
come from all walks of life, from many
different ages, and study every field
imaginable. They are following their
vision of a better world and finding
their place in it. Emily Heck, sponsored
by her aunt’s chapter, J, in Alexandria,
Virginia, is just one example of a
woman with a far-reaching mission.
Emily Heck is a second-year masters
in public health student in the department of epidemiology and global
health track at Columbia University’s
Mailman School of Public Health.
As an integral part of the curriculum,
the global health track at Mailman
requires students to complete a
six-month practicum in an international
setting to gain practical public health
skills. With financial assistance from
P.E.O.’s ELF loan, Emily spent her
six-month practicum with Helen Keller
International’s (HKI) Sierra Leone
Country Office in Freetown. She
worked with HKI and the Ministry of
Health and Sanitation in Sierra Leone
to launch a Neglected Tropical Diseases
(NTD) Control Program at the national
level, integrating prevalence mapping
and treatment of Trachoma, Schistosomiasis, Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis,
and Lymphatic Filariasis into Sierra
Leone’s already-existing Onchocerciasis
Control Program.
Now back in New York City, Emily
is finishing her degree while working
at HKI headquarters where she is
focusing mainly on the provision of
support for Sierra Leone’s current
NTD Control Program (monitoring
and evaluation, research, program
planning and implementation) and
future expansion of NTD control in
West Africa. After graduation in May
2009, Emily plans to return to Sierra
Leone where she will work with HKI
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 implement 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,
but also that her talents, intellect and
skills can best be used to improve
the health of those who are most
vulnerable to the debilitation caused
by highly preventable, yet highly
prevalent NTDs.
Since college, Emily has felt deeply
committed to investing her time, energy
and actions to improving the quality of
life of the sick, educating communities
about diseases that affect their lives,
working to prevent illnesses that are
preventable, building capacity in
developing settings, and increasing the
value placed on life and human dignity.
She looks to her future work in Sierra
Leone with excitement, as it will foster
her skills and knowledge-base in
science, epidemiology, research methods
and field work to prepare her for a
career in disease prevention and control.
As P.E.O. sisters, we each have a part
in Emily’s work through ELF.
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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
number of changes since the first one
was designed in 1869. Originally 1 inch
in diameter, the emblem was 14 k gold.
Over the years the size grew smaller, as
did the gold content, but it has always
been worn with great pride. Today,
made by the Herff Jones company, our
emblem is “gold-clad”…a base metal
covered with a wash of gold.
P.E.O. emblem is made by hand and
painstakingly detailed.
P.E.O. orders almost 10,000 emblems
a year. With a quantity of that size, one
would expect the pins to be mass
produced. Instead, each and every
Frank Italiano, production manager,
led the tour. Frank started working in
1978 with Burr, Patterson & Auld,
based in Indiana, where P.E.O. was
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On a recent visit to the plant,
which has been in the same location
in Providence, Rhode Island, since the
1940s, CEO Anne Pettygrove and Carla
Brown, emblem secretary at P.E.O.
headquarters, were able to watch “A
Day in the Life of a P.E.O. Emblem.”
already a customer. “I was about six,”
he jokes. In 2004 a merger took place
and Herff Jones acquired Burr Patt, as
the company was known. Frank stayed
with the company and moved to the
Rhode Island plant where he has
continued working with organizations
such as P.E.O. to oversee the quality
of their emblems. Herff Jones employs
150, of whom more than 75 are
craftsmen directly involved with the
manufacture of emblems and jewelry
for sororities, fraternities, associations
and organizations.
Made by the
“lost wax” method,
each emblem goes
through many steps
before it is ready
to be boxed and
sent. Step one is the
wax injection, a process in which
wax is injected into the mold for our
emblem—one at a time. Then, each
little wax pin is individually placed on a
special cylinder. This is called a “tree”
and that is what it looks like…a little
tree trunk with 80 wax P.E.O. emblems
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
is filled with a solution that surrounds
all of the little wax molds. Then comes
the burn-out stage, or lost wax process.
The wax is melted and out come 80
little metal emblems. Next, the emblem
goes to the plating department. Frank
remembers that “back in the day,” the
P.E.O. emblem was 10k yellow gold.
P.E.O. switched to the current goldplated brass metal quality when gold
escalated to over $1,000 an ounce. So
today each emblem goes into a gold
“bath.” Then each individual emblem
goes to the pressing department, to
the sandblasting cabinet to achieve its
satin finish and then to the engraving
department. Along the way the emblem
makes a stop at the enameling
department where the letters P.E.O.
are individually hand enameled in black.
Finally, each emblem is engraved with
the information provided by P.E.O.
and then the clasp is hand-soldered
to the back. Each individual emblem
makes its journey through the plant,
and then becomes yours alone!
As of April 1, those members
ordering emblems will be receiving
a wonderful surprise. In this, our
140th year, we are happy to offer
a slightly larger emblem.
As the tour ended Frank reflected
on the fact that he has worked with
the P.E.O. emblems for 31 years and
continues to be amazed at the volume
of emblems that are manufactured
and shipped all over North America.
He stated that he and his team “appreciate all that P.E.O. does to maintain
and increase their membership, for this
helps support many Americans to be
employed and able to provide for their
families.” Yet another reason to wear
your emblem with pride!
Look for the Herff Jones display
at Convention of International
Chapter. Each registered
delegate and visitor will receive
a coupon for a FREE P.E.O.
charm, compliments of Herff
Jones. It will be included in your
registration packet. Stop by their
display room on the second level
to redeem your coupon!
You’ll meet Carla Brown, emblem supervisor, and Ann Hardin,
Herff Jones’ P.E.O. account
manager who is also a brand
new P.E.O. initiate!
Top: A Herff Jones employee prepares for the
wax injection process. Bottom: Edges of the
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!
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Scholar Awards
In Recognition of Success
to Significance
by Diane Todd, Scholar Awards Board of Trustees
Dentistry
FORMER P.E.O.
SCHOLARS IN
THE LIMELIGHT!
It is with great pleasure that the
Scholar Award Trustees congratulate and highlight the honors and
awards that have been received
by four former P.E.O. Scholars
during the 2007-2009 biennium.
These accomplished women have
exemplified the purpose of the
P.E.O. Scholar Award to provide
support for women who will make
significant contributions in their
varied fields of endeavor. Each of
these former Scholars has gone
from success to significance and
we applaud them.
If you know of former P.E.O.
Scholars who have received
awards or honors such as these in
the past year or two, please share
your information with the Scholar
Awards office in Des Moines. We
love to recognize the contributions
our former recipients are making
to help make our world a better
place. Thank you.
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2008 University of
Nebraska J.G. Elliot
Award
JESSICA A. MEESKE
1994-1995 P.E.O. Scholar
A former
scholar is
continuing to
make a difference by being
an advocate
for the dental
health needs
of the underprivileged, especially children. Jessica
A. Meeske, 1994-1995 P.E.O. Scholar,
nominated by Chapter F, Plattsmouth,
Nebraska, received the prestigious J.G.
Elliot Award in the spring of 2008
from the University of Nebraska
Medical College. The J.G. Elliot
Award is given in recognition for
improving health service in Nebraska.
This is the first time an individual
from the dental profession has been
awarded this honor.
Jessica Meeske founded and is
clinical director of the Sonrisa Dental
Project which serves the dental needs
of nearly 100 youths annually at no
cost to the children’s families. She
serves as chairperson of the Legislative
Committee for the Nebraska Dental
Association and nationally works with
the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry on dental care issues for the
under privileged. Jessica was named
the American Dental Association’s
New Dentist of the Year in 2001.
She works as an adjunct professor at
the University of Nebraska Medical
College of Dentistry and is a dentist
at Lockwood and Meeske Pediatric
Dentistry with offices in Hastings and
Grand Island, Nebraska.
Jessica is a member of Chapter G,
Hastings, Nebraska, and is the current chairman of the chapter Scholar
Awards committee. She and her
husband, Todd Pankratz, have two
children, Robert and Sophia.
Administrator/Professor
Texas Tech University
2007 New Achiever Award
BRIANA NELSON GOFF
The Texas
Tech University New
Achiever
Award is given
annually to a
Texas Tech
graduate who
has made a
significant
contribution to his/her field of expertise within 12 years or less of earning a
degree. The 2007 New Achiever Award
was given to Dr. Briana Nelson Goff, a
1997-1998 P.E.O. Scholar, nominated by
Chapter EE, Horton, Kansas.
Briana earned a Ph.D. in Marriage
and Family Therapy from Texas Tech
University in 1998. She is currently the
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
in the College of Human Ecology,
Associate Professor in the School of
Family Studies and Human Services and
the Interim Director of Assessment at
Kansas State University. In 2003 she
received the KSU College of Human
Ecology Dawley Award for Faculty
Excellence in Student Development.
Briana Nelson Goff ’s clinical
experience and research specialization
is with traumatic stress symptoms
in trauma survivor couples, families,
and children. In 2000, as part of a
team funded by the National Research
Council, she traveled to Bosnia to
assess physical and mental health
issues and post-war reconstruction
five years after the genocide that
claimed tens of thousands. Briana
noted, “My particular area of interest was understanding the impact of
the war on its youngest victims–the
children. I found the experiences I had
in the children’s homes in my follow
up trips extremely rewarding because
of the resilience in these children so
profoundly affected by the war.”
Briana, her husband, Craig, and son,
Dalton live in Wamego, Kansas.
Scientist
2007 Joanna M. Nicolay
Melanoma Foundation
Research Scholar Award
MEGAN KEEFE STINE
The 2007
Joanna M.
Nicolay
Melanoma
Foundation
Research
Scholars
Award was
presented to
Megan Keefe Stine, 2005-2006 P.E.O.
Scholar, nominated by Chapter F,
Towson, Maryland. Megan’s research
on melanoma metastasis and cell-to-cell
communication led to the identification of a novel therapeutic
target for melanoma. She
was also selected as a finalist
for the Pioneer Award from
the National Institutes of
Health, which called her
work one of the top 25
most pioneering scientific
studies worldwide in 2006.
for her book “Postcard on Parchment.”
Christine is a 2006-2007 P.E.O. Scholar
who was nominated by Chapter ES,
Lincoln, Nebraska. Christine is also
the recipient of the 2003 Academy of
Each of these former
Scholars has gone
from success to
significance and
we applaud them.
Megan received her Ph.D.
in Cellular and Molecular
Medicine from Johns
Hopkins University in 2008
and is presently a postdoctoral fellow
at Johns Hopkins and an adjunct
professor at the College of Notre
Dame of Maryland.
American Poets Award presented at
the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Her poems and reviews have appeared
in a variety of magazines, including
Calyx, Prairie Schooner, North
American Review, and Arts and Letters.
Megan and her husband, Adam, live
in Baltimore, Maryland.
Christine received her Ph.D. in
English from the University of
Nebraska in 2007 and is now on the
faculty at South Dakota State University
in Brookings, South Dakota where
she teaches creative writing, literature,
and composition.
Poet / Professor
2007 ABZ Press
National First Book
Poetry Award
CHRISTINE STEWART-NUNEZ
“I appreciate
her clarity,
her convictions and her
connections—
three things
our teeming
world could
use in considerably fuller
supply.” These words were written by
eminent American poet and poetry
editor David Baker who judged and
announced Christine Stewart-Nunez as
the winner of the national 2007 First
Book Poetry Award from ABZ Press
Christine is a member of Chapter CA,
Brookings, South Dakota, where she, her
husband and son make their home.
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Special Feature
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The U.K. P.E.
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ed Shakes
. Group visit
in London.
P.E.O. Group Thrives
Across the Pond
By Mindi Carter, CT, Belleville, Illinois
L
ondon has some exciting things happening—theatre,
art, festivals, restaurants and, since September 2008, a
rejuvenated P.E.O. group, thanks to the dedication of some
sisters who decided not to give up on meeting.
P.E.O. has, in fact, had an organized presence in the
U.K. since 1987, mainly due to the efforts of Pat Taylor,
FP, Renton, Washington. She was the heart of P.E.O. in
the U.K. through the 1990s, hosting meetings for sisters
and BILs at her house, organizing cultural activities and
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holding more traditional meetings. However, many of the
sisters were military wives who only stayed for a few years
at a time and as the U.S. military bases in the U.K. were
closed, membership numbers dwindled.
Pat persevered with her efforts to contact the known
P.E.O.s annually with invitations to monthly Thursday lunches
in Mayfair, central London. However, over time, the names
on the list were increasingly made up of working women in
the U.K. who often struggled to attend a weekday lunch.
The regular attendees gradually waned to a core of two to
five ladies who came to a point where they needed to decide
whether they wanted to carry on. So Pat and Katherine
Everitt-Newton, AM, Indianapolis, Indiana, decided to
do one more mailing to try to attract more sisters with a
Saturday meeting.
On a Saturday in May 2008, eight London-based sisters
and one guest had lunch at a Chinese restaurant. The better
turnout was encouraging and the idea of continuing with
Saturday meetings was championed by the enthusiasm of
one working sister in particular, Virginia (Ginny) Khoury,
JA, Berkeley, California. Having been on the verge of giving
up, they decided to try a Saturday format going forward and
to renew efforts to expand membership, accommodating as
much as possible the lifestyles of the P.E.O.s involved.
And so it was that after a lot of effort, phone calls and
contact with the ladies on the P.E.O. Overseas Yahoo!
Group, on Saturday, September 13, 2008, 11 P.E.O.s from
all over greater London (some traveling up to two hours
to get there!) met in Ginny’s office in
the city for lunch and a viewing
of a video of the P.E.O.
Projects Program from
the 2007 Convention
of International Chapter
in Minneapolis the
previous September.
In an atmosphere that
was positively charged with
enthusiasm and possibility,
everyone had a chance to
speak and share her feelings
about P.E.O. and what she
was hoping to achieve for
this group. We were a group
spread across a 40+ year age
range, from grandmothers to
new mothers. We were both
American and British (two
members had become P.E.O.s
while living in the States). We
had all come to the U.K. for
different reasons and some of us were here for life, while
others were here only for a year or two.
But we found that we had a lot in common. Principally,
we all saw potential and promise in having a regular P.E.O.
Group in the U.K., and it could enhance our lives and give
In an atmosphere that
was positively charged
with enthusiasm and
possibility, everyone
had a chance to speak
and share her feelings
about P.E.O. and what
she was hoping to
achieve for this group.
us a chance to give back to others. So, caught up in the
spirit, we decided that we should meet four times a year on
Saturdays and formalize a structure by electing officers for
the next year:
President—Katherine Everitt-Newton, AM,
Indianapolis, Indiana
Vice President—Ginny Khoury, JA, Berkeley, California
Corresponding Secretary—Pat Taylor, FP,
Renton, Washington
Recording Secretary—Kimberley Ahmedo, CL,
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Guard—Jan Browman-Barnes, PI, Placerville, California
Treasurer—Mindi Carter, CT, Belleville, Illinois
Chaplain—Marion Rowsell, AA, Phoenix, Arizona
Our next meeting took place on a rainy day in November
at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, where one of our members,
Jen Taylor-Pollard, EU, McPherson, Kansas, works. We had
17 members attend, plus three guests from the U.S. and
three infants. As our numbers and our enthusiasm grew,
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we decided
to increase
the meetings
to six a year,
aiming to have five
on Saturdays and one
during a weekday evening
to attract P.E.O.s that worked in London but could not
attend meetings on weekends. After the meeting, we were then
joined for an animated and enlightening tour of the iconic
Globe by two BILs and one sister’s three-year-old daughter,
after which we had lunch at a local Turkish restaurant.
Our Group met again on January 17, 2009, starting with
a fascinating tour of the Wallace Collection, a stunning
museum in an historic London town house with 25 galleries
of French 18th century painting, furniture and porcelain with
superb Old Master paintings and a world class armory. We
followed this with lunch at a local Thai restaurant, enjoyed
by 15 P.E.O.s, four BILs, one guest and an infant. We used
a short meeting after lunch to get volunteers for committees, exchange ideas for further meetings and activities, and share the news about the planned article in The
P.E.O. Record.
Although still building, the U.K. P.E.O. group is thriving.
We have dates for meetings throughout the rest of 2009,
a projects committee, a social committee and lots of ideas
for activities and different places to go. Our approach
will continue to be a balance of cultural/social activities
to include families and friends, and focused meetings on
P.E.O. initiatives and projects. Aside from that, we are
still evolving—as the only overseas P.E.O. group, we have
no established format to follow. However, we are excited
The U.K. P.E.O. Group toured the Wallace Collection museum in London.
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by the chance to set our own path and perhaps, provide
encouragement for P.E.O.s in other countries outside of
the United States and Canada to form groups as well.
And so the tenacious commitment of the handful of
sisters who decided not to give up and who were open to
change has resulted in the strong, successful start of a new
tradition in the U.K. Each time we meet, there is a tangible
feeling of hope and joy that comes with building support
and friendships through P.E.O. that will continue long into
the future.
P.E.O. Overseas Yahoo! Group
Celebrates First Anniversary
It is time for another celebration! March 2009
marked the first anniversary of the P.E.O. Overseas
Members Yahoo! Group. Through the tireless efforts of
Janice Thomson, Chapter CQ, Chicago, Illinois (now
living in Brussels, Belgium), the Yahoo! Group has been
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
the Castle Gatehouse, the home of Pat Taylor.
world can feel when you have the long arms of the
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.
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The Question:
What is your favorite road trip destination?
The Mackinac Bridge in Michigan
is my favorite road trip destination. The third longest suspension
bridge in the world is an amazingly
beautiful structure and I am always
thrilled to drive across it. It has special
significance for me since it crosses the
Straits of Mackinac that divide Lake
Michigan from Lake Huron. To me
the Straits are a connection between
my Canadian roots and my proud
American citizenship. I grew up in
Toronto and summered on the east
shore of Lake Huron where my Mum
still has a home. Now I live in Northern
Wisconsin and from our home it is
a short three hour drive east to the
shore of Lake Michigan. From there it
is a lovely drive along the north shore
to St. Ignace and our first view of the
magnificent bridge. Once I see that
bridge I am instantly rooted–connected
to my past and present like no other
place in the world.
Judith Bloom, DR, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
My husband underwent a triple
bypass in May 2008. After acting as
his nurse, mentor, housekeeper and
psychiatrist, I was ready to leave it all
behind and hit the road. We chose to
visit Door County with dear friends
who had been instrumental in Ralph’s
rapid recovery. We stayed on Sister’s Bay
and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery,
sunsets and wide expanses of flower
gardens. It immediately lifted our
flagging spirits. We loved the Swedish
restaurant with the goats on the grass
roof and participated in our first fish
boil. All in all, Door County, Wisconsin
was “just what the doctor ordered.”
Patricia Baumann, LT, Danville, Illinois
Next Question:
Were you a P.E.O.
scholarshiprecipientwho
was later offered the gift
of membership?
If so, please share your story.
Deadline is July 1, 2009. Answers
will be printed in the SeptemberOctober issue or on the website.
Respond by mail to the address on
the inside front cover or by email
to bfrazier@peodsm.org.
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 killing germs and freshening fabrics. It also helps to remove stains.
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Cottey College
A Message from the
Cottey President
by Judy R. Rogers, Ph.D., President, Cottey College
ThisreportfromCotteyisthethirdinaseriesthatwillfocusonkeygoals
of the 2011 strategic plan, Building a Model for Women’s Education.
Goal Three of the Cottey
strategic plan emphasizes
strengthening and focusing
the academic, student life,
and leadership programs to
meet the needs of students
who will enter Cottey in
2011 and beyond.
We know for a certainty
that these students will
be more culturally diverse
than our present student body. A demographic shift is
occurring and will continue to occur in this country during
the next few years. Using the publication “Knocking at the
College Door” the planning committee recognized a dramatic decline in the number of white and African American
graduates from high schools and a dramatic increase in
the number of Asian and Hispanic graduates. During the
next four years, we will see a 10.6 percent decline in white
non-immigrants and a concurrent 54.3 percent increase in
Hispanic students. These facts must be taken into account
as we build enrollment plans and design academic programs
and services.
We also know that the future offers our students global
opportunities for living, for work, and for recreation. Our
students must be prepared by the Cottey curriculum to embrace these opportunities. Our international travel options
have broadened from a trip to a European city to include
a service learning trip to Guatemala and a trip to New
Zealand for academic credit. Other types of programs and
destinations will be planned.
The 2011 plan challenges us to offer additional athletic
options. This year Cottey excelled in both volleyball and
basketball. The Cottey Comets were the number one seed in
NJCAA Region XVI. We are just opening our first softball
season. Recruiting is very strong, demonstrating the interest
of young women in softball.
Research conducted by the planning committee also verifies that the students coming to Cottey in 2011 and beyond
want to be involved in community service. This is another
strength for Cottey. For the second year Cottey was listed
on the President’s Higher Education Community Service
Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts. One of these was
an outstanding recognition of Martin Luther King Day. Our
service-learning coordinator and VISTA volunteer received
...Cottey was listed on
the President’s Higher
Education Community
Service Honor Roll for
exemplary service efforts.
a grant to fund a “Day of Service” on Saturday, January 17.
After an opening ceremony in the Cottey Chapel, students
and community members participated in 12 different projects with 501 documented participants. The projects ranged
from food drives to designing and painting a mural at Heartland Hospital.
I am confident that Cottey can accomplish the challenges
of Goal Three, but I acknowledge the obstacles created by
the impact of the recession on our operating budget and
possibly on our enrollment. Cottey continues to need the
support of every P.E.O. to recruit students and to support
their scholarships. With your help, Cottey will become a
model for women’s education.
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Remembering
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.
The housing recession that began in
2006 is one of the worst since the 1930s.
The nation’s unemployment rate bolted
to 8.1 percent in February, the highest
since late 1993. People are losing their
jobs, retirement dreams are vanishing
and personal wealth is plummeting.
And if the scary economy isn’t enough
to make you run for cover, we have
global warming, an obesity epidemic,
energy concerns, species extinction and
water supply worries to think about.
So why are we talking about such
matters in The P.E.O Record?
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P.E.O. does not exist in a vacuum. Our members and our
organization are impacted by the events that occur in our
time. P.E.O. was born in 1869, a little more than a generation after the first surge of Midwestern expansion, and only
four years after the conclusion of the American Civil War.
P.E.O.s have witnessed the introduction of electricity and
the automobile, women securing the vote and man landing
on the moon. We’ve survived world wars, a Great Depression and nuclear near-disasters. It hasn’t always been easy,
but—for the last 140 years—we’ve carried on our mission of
“Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars.” Day in and
day out we’ve raised money, provided encouragement and
given hope to women who may otherwise have felt hopeless.
Since 1907, our projects have collectively provided almost
$190 million in assistance, and we have directly impacted the
lives of more than 80,000 project recipients. This happened
all while politicians, stock markets, entire nations (and yes,
hemlines!) rose and fell.
In time of difficulties,
we must not
lose sight
of our
achievements.
— Mao Tse-Tung
P.E.O. CREED
I BELIEVE in P.E.O. and in all that
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
the integrity of their character, and in the loyalty
of their friendship.
I BELIEVE in the sweetness and helpfulness
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.
Times are tough right now; there is no doubt about it.
But like every other crisis that has besieged our nation, this
too shall pass. Meanwhile, we can—and must—carry out the
important work of our organization in order to lend a hand
to those needing our support. Of course this means our
project recipients, but this can mean our sisters as well.
Each of us knows someone in our chapter who has been
affected by the troubles of our times, and now more than
ever is when we are called upon to “express a loving concern
for each sister.” How you express such concern may vary
based on factors such as how well you know her, the nature
of the challenge she is facing and the dynamics of your
chapter. The importance of providing support to each other
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
meaningful today as it was more than 100 years ago.
I BELIEVE that life does not consist in the
abundance of the material things we possess,
but in the abundance of things we are and do.
I BELIEVE that it is within our power
as P.E.O.s to help each other, that the rough
places may be smooth and the crooked places
straight, the burden less heavy and life a
continual joy and blessing, ever increasing,
growing richer and richer.
I BELIEVE in the present of our sisterhood with its opportunities, in the future with
its obligations, in the divine joy of living here
and hereafter in the enlarged and ever enlarging
sphere of usefulness that is opening up before
us each year.
— Effie Hoffman Rogers
If you watch how nature deals with adversity –
continually renewing itself – you can’t help but learn.
— Bernie Siegel, M.D.
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Special Feature
Gallery
of Presiden
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Mary Wiley
Alabama
nts
Shine with
the Spirit of
P.E.O.
While serving as state organizer,
Mary Wiley became a charter
member of Chapter AJ in Huntsville,
Alabama. She was initiated into Chapter EM, Melbourne, Florida, in 1984.
After moving to Alabama, she quickly
became involved and developed her
passion for P.E.O.
Mary was born and raised in Washington,
D.C. She and her husband Harry have been married
for 43 years. While Harry served in the Air Force
for 26 years, the family lived in Mississippi, Georgia,
Alaska, Colorado, Virginia, Washington and Florida. Daughter Raelene Swordsma, AZ, Newnan,
Georgia, is a CPA and son Steven is a senior project
manager overseeing the construction of hospitals. Her
grandsons are Alex and Zack Wiley.
Volunteering has kept Mary busy for many years. Moving
often afforded the opportunity to serve numerous communities in such capacities as Girl Scout Service Unit leader,
church secretary, school volunteer computer lab coordinator,
Sunday school teacher, soccer team mom and president of a
military wives club.
For fun, Mary enjoys gardening, golfing, genealogy,
quilting and the beading of Chrismons.
Mathilda Hatfield
Hulett
Arkansas
Give Full
Measure
Mathilda Hulett was raised bilingual
in an American/French home in
Conway, Arkansas. While in college she was initiated in her
mother’s chapter, BE, in Conway. While in graduate school
Mathilda dimited to Chapter U, Louisville, Kentucky; then,
became a charter member of Chapter MO in Kansas City,
Missouri. In 1992 Mathilda dimited to Chapter CF in
Jonesboro, Arkansas, and eventually made full circle when
she moved back to her “home chapter” BE.
When not working full-time as the director of annual
giving for the University of Central Arkansas, Mathilda likes
to travel, read, exercise outdoors, set a pretty table and cook
with her husband Jeff for family gatherings. Her family
includes her father Gene, mother-in-law Rose, two brothers, Hadrian and wife Helene and Marc and wife Leigh, four
nephews, one niece, two sisters-in-law and Rambler, the cat!
Mathilda enjoys participating in volunteer opportunities
and leadership development through the Faulkner County
Leadership Institute Class of 1996, Toad Suck Daze Festival
Committee 2001-2003; and writing fashion articles for
local magazines.
Susan Baker
Delaware
Be The Sister
in Sisterhood
Born and raised in Wilmington,
Delaware, Sue Baker has lived there
her whole life except for the three
years she lived in New Jersey. She earned a B.S. in elementary
education from the University of Delaware, in Newark.
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.
Sue met her husband Tom while both worked during the
summer for the DuPont Company. Their family includes
daughter Amy, her husband Bill and their son Bobby, who live
in Pennsylvania. Sue and Tom’s son, Scott, lives in Florida.
Sue is active at West Presbyterian Church. She began
singing in the choir in 1975, was elected to several terms as
an elder and president of Presbyterian women, has helped
on various committees for many years and has been financial
secretary for the past five years. Sue volunteered for 10 years
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at Wilmington Friends School, where her children attended,
and also at the Wilmington Flower Market for several years.
Sue enjoys reading mysteries and light fiction, knitting
prayer shawls and boas, cooking, entertaining, spending time
at her lake house, traveling and spending time with her
family and friends.
Marcia Murphy
DeMoss
Louisiana
Hit a Grand
Slam with
P.E.O.
Born in Arcadia, Louisiana, where she grew up, Marcia was
initiated into Chapter D in 1978. She is a graduate of
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, with a
bachelor of arts in elementary education and later received
her masters of arts and plus 30 in education.
Marcia taught lower elementary grades and junior high
for 33 years, serving her last seven as a coordinating teacher
for Hillcrest Elementary School in Ruston, Louisiana. She
retired in 2001, spending only six months at home before
joining her brothers in their business of Murphy Bros.
Trucking and Construction.
Marcia and her husband have been married for 38 years.
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.
When her sons were growing up, Marcia was involved in
all their activities, including serving as football booster club
president. With her involvement in education, she was a
member of two educational organizations, Kappa Kappa
Iota and Alpha Delta Kappa. Having a strong faith in God,
she has always been active in her church, serving on many
committees, teaching Sunday school and singing in the choir.
In addition to her P.E.O. activities, Marcia enjoys shopping,
especially for shoes, going to estate sales and reading, but she
always has time for entertaining her two grandchildren.
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Gretchen Roe
Maryland
The Honor
of the Vows
Gretchen Roe was born in
Corning, New York, and raised
until the age of 12 in Elmira, New
York. Her family then relocated to Hendersonville, North
Carolina, where Gretchen attended high school and met her
BIL, Pat. Gretchen has lived in six states and in Germany.
Gretchen and Pat have been married for 28 years and have
six children. Kaely, the eldest, is a P.E.O. in her mother’s
chapter, AN, Severna Park, Maryland. Lucas is 19; Shelby, 17;
Callan, 14; Duncan, 9; and Eoghan, 3.
In 1988 Gretchen earned a bachelor’s degree in child
development from the University of Maryland, Baltimore
County. She is a former board member and tutor liaison for
Cornerstone Tutorial and former president of the Baltimore
Branch of the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation. Currently
she works part-time as Calvert School’s homeschool community liaison and full-time as a homeschool mom to her four
youngest children.
Gretchen volunteers providing neurodevelopmental assistance to families with children with special learning needs
and serves her church through altar guild and the hospitality
committee. She also enjoys spending time with her terriers,
decorating, cooking and eating.
Nancy Hill
Massachusetts
There’s No
Business Like
Star Business
Nancy Hill is a third generation
P.E.O. She was initiated into her mother’s chapter, IL, Alton,
Illinois, in 1974. Her mother Virginia Stooker is still an active
member of that chapter. Nancy moved to Massachusetts in
1982 where she dimitted to her current chapter, M, Melrose.
Nancy was born and raised in Alton, Illinois. After
graduating from high school, she earned a bachelor’s degree
in math and music from DePauw University in Indiana. She
later attended Cambridge University, Cambridge, England,
as a Rotary International Fellowship recipient, receiving a
graduate diploma in computer science. At Cambridge she
met her husband Ray who grew up in northern England.
They have two children—Catherine and Nathan. Catherine
and her husband Mike both work as software engineers
and are living nearby in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Nathan
recently graduated from Colby College in Maine. Catherine
is also a member of Chapter M.
Nancy was employed as a software engineer both in
England and in the Boston area. When her children entered
school, her “professional” career was put on hold indefinitely
to be replaced by volunteer work with the scouts, schools,
church and various community organizations.
Some of her favorite activities include exercising,
singing, reading, doing puzzles and being involved in
dramatic productions.
Judy Rawls Rech
Mississippi
The Power of
Sisterhood
Judy Rawls Rech grew up in
Poplarville, Mississippi, where she
graduated from high school. She
graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas,
Texas, and moved to East Lansing, Michigan, with her first
husband while he completed a Ph.D. They moved to
Marianna, Arkansas, where Judy was given the gift of P.E.O.
and initiated into Chapter AW in 1972. Then she moved to
El Paso, Texas to begin a career in computer information
systems and life as a single mother of three. There Judy
joined Chapter M.
Judy’s career took her family, including daughter Michelle
Keele and sons Tim and Bryan Kilby, on a wild ride—
moving about every eight years. They lived in Salt Lake City,
Utah, where Judy received her M.B.A. from the University
of Utah and was a member of Chapter AE, Sandy, Utah.
The family then moved to San Jose, California, where Judy
met her husband Ron Rech at IBM and became a member
of Chapter PC. She has also been a member of Chapter CM
in Sedona, Arizona. Judy says that during those “gypsy” years,
P.E.O. was the one constant in her life. “This wonderful
sisterhood was a profound influence in my life.”
Now retired from her career with IBM as a software
marketing manager, Judy makes Diamondhead, Mississippi,
and Chapter T her home. There she uses her power to help
others through volunteering. She serves as treasurer for
Diamondhead United Methodist Church and directs the
Diamondhead Youth Summer Program. Judy also volunteers
for the Hancock County Food Bank and enjoys playing
duplicate bridge, reading, golfing, traveling and being a
member of the Diamondhead Women’s Investment Club.
Karla P. Driscoll
Northeast District
P.E.O. For
Everyone....
Forever!
Karla Driscoll was initiated as a
charter member of Chapter C, North Kingstown, Rhode
Island, in 1977. A native of New Jersey, she and her BIL Bob
raised their children (Patricia, C, North Kingstown, Rhode
Island, and Rob) in Rhode Island following their graduation
from the University of Rhode Island. As a home economics
education major, Karla has spent little time in the classroom
and a great deal of time in the business world.
Karla has long been involved in local community activities.
Over the past 22 years, she has been the executive director of
the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce. She has led
the organization through significant growth in both number
of members and the quality and breadth of services.
Involvement in P.E.O. has been a constant for Karla over
the past 32 years. She has served in almost all local chapter
offices, some even twice. After being elected to the Northeast
District (NED) board in 2002, the family’s home in Maine became the central location for executive board meetings joining
the officers from Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Vermont. The patience and understanding of her family has
enabled Karla to work full time while serving and enjoying
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this portion of her P.E.O. journey. She has often said that being a P.E.O. is like riding on a train…at various points in your
life you can get on and off and enjoy the experience while
serving the Sisterhood! After serving the NED for six years,
Karla and Bob look forward to spending more time with their
granddaughters, Sophie and Nina, who live in New York City
with their parents, Karen and Rob Driscoll, as well as more
snowmobiling in Maine-weather permitting!
Jane Stephens
Tennessee
P.E.O. Sisters—
The Angels
Among Us
Jane Stephens was born in
Knoxville, Tennessee, and grew up in Sheffield, Alabama.
She received a bachelor of arts in advertising design and a
master’s degree in clothing and textiles from the University
of Alabama. She and her BIL John lived in Monroe
Louisiana, and Battle Creek, Michigan, before settling
in Columbia, Tennessee.
Initiated into Chapter AK, Monroe, Louisiana, in 1973,
Jane has also been a member of Chapter CA, Battle Creek,
Michigan, and is currently a member of Chapter E, Nashville.
Jane and John have two daughters—Amy, a member of
Chapter H, Nashville; Jennifer, a member of Chapter GR,
San Francisco, California, and a son Eric in New York.
Jennifer and her husband have two sons, Sebastian and Griffin.
Judy Borger
West Virginia
P.E.O.—Sister
Inspired by
Our Star
Judy Borger was born and raised
in upstate New York. She graduated from
the State University of New York at Cortland and began
teaching second grade in New Hartford, New York. There
she met and married her husband, Howard, who was
working for the Consolidated Gas Company in the area. A
company move to West Virginia took them to Bridgeport,
West Virginia, where Howard served in Clarksburg, then
Fairmont and Parkersburg.
Judy was initiated into Chapter Q, Parkersburg, West Virginia, in March of 1986. She has held many different offices
in Chapter Q over the years. She is a member of the North
Hills Garden Club and is an active member of Saint Paul’s
United Methodist Church. There she has served several
years as a circle chairman and then as chairman of United
Methodist Women. Currently she is serving as secretary of
the Church Council and Ministry Team.
She calls herself a dabbler in many things, but she
especially enjoys reading, handcrafts, gardening and house
projects. Her son, Brett, and his wife, Stacie, live in Columbus,
Ohio, with their young children, Lindsay and Ryan.
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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Convention
Additional Info About COnvention
by Anne Pettygrove, Chief Executive Officer
A few reminders
Is your spouse coming to convention?
If he’s staying in your room, you must
register him on your form and send his
registration fee.
All registered delegates and visitors
will receive the required ticket for
admittance to the opening and closing
events. Because of limited space, ticket
holders will be admitted first; others
will be admitted if space is available.
Volunteers: you must register and pay
your fee if you will be at the Convention
Center at any time.
Friday Night
Banquet Seating
Seats are not reserved at any
convention meals…with the
exception of the closing banquet
on Friday evening. If you have a
group you’d like to sit with, you’ll
want to exchange your meal tickets
for specific table tickets.
It is your choice…it is not required
to exchange your ticket unless you
want to sit with specific people. You
might want to just take a table when
you arrive and make some new friends
over dinner!
Here’s how the meal
ticket exchange
procedure works:
If you signed up for the Closing
Banquet on Friday night, you will
receive a Closing Banquet Exchange
Ticket in your registration packet.
This ticket may be exchanged for a
specific table ticket should you choose
to reserve a table for this dinner. You
may reserve more than one seat at a
table as long as you provide the same
number of Closing Banquet Exchange
Tickets. If you choose not to exchange
your Meal Exchange Ticket, you will
be assigned to the first available seat
and table at the door on the night of
the event. Closing Banquet Ticket
Exchange will begin Thursday at noon
in Room 26B (Registration Assistance)
for those who choose to exchange
their tickets.
Guess Who’s Coming
to Convention!
Franc Roads Elliott, that’s who!
Portraying Franc in 1919 and
making history come alive will be
Lynn Rymarz, highly acclaimed actress
and storyteller. Lynn is a member of
Chapter IM in Barrington, Illinois.
When you are not in business sessions, enjoy the opportunity to visit
with Franc and hear her progressive
thoughts. Be sure to look for her and
have your camera ready!
Herff Jones Display
Herff Jones, the official jeweler for
P.E.O., will be at Convention and will
be presenting new items of P.E.O.
jewelry which can be ordered on the
spot with a credit card. Meet representatives from the company as well
as Carla Brown, emblem secretary
from the P.E.O. Executive Office in
Des Moines.
Tour Updates
n The production originally scheduled for Thursday, September 10 at
the La Jolla Playhouse has been
postponed. If you have already
submitted your reservation for this
tour and would like a refund,
please inquire at the tours desk
at convention. If you would like to
arrange a substitute tour for Thursday
evening, contact Sara Kasteleyn.
n The tours desk will be open at 7:30
a.m. on Tuesday for those sisters
and BILs interested in morning tours
prior to convention registration.
n Tickets for all tours you book can be
picked up in a single personalized
envelope at the tours desk
beginning 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
September 8. Please check in early
to pick up your tickets.
n Tour #2, Old Town Trolley At Your
Leisure, is available on Tuesday
September 8. If you wish to take
this tour, please check the box
in the column under 9/8/09 in
line with Tour #2 and include
appropriate payment.
n All tours will depart from and
return to the Convention Center.
Please report to the tours desk
approximately 15 minutes prior to
the scheduled departure time with
your ticket for the appropriate tour.
n If you need to cancel your tour
reservation, please advise us no
later than August 10, 2009. Tours
cancelled prior to this date will be
refunded in full. Tours cancelled after
August 10 cannot be refunded.
n Convention tours are available only
to those registered for convention.
n BIL Golf Day tour participants will
be picked up from your convention
hotel. Details for participants will
arrive separately.
All tours are arranged by the hostess
state, not International Chapter. If you have
tour questions, the California contact Sara
Kasteleyn will be able to answer them. Email
her at tours@peoconvention2009.org.
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Special Feature
The Role of
Religion in P.E.O.
by Fran Becque, KL, Carbondale, Illinois
T
oday, women constitute the majority of those enrolled in
the more than 4,100 American colleges and universities.
This was not always the case. In 1869, there were less than 600
institutions of higher education in the United States, many of
which were small denominational schools established by pious
pioneers. Only a little more than a third of those admitted
women. Less than 1 percent of American females ages 18
through 21 were enrolled in any of these institutions.
One such small Methodist college, Iowa Wesleyan
University in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, provided the culture
and climate that gave birth to the P.E.O. Sisterhood. At that
time, Mount Pleasant was known as the “Athens of Iowa” for
its progressive educational environment. In 1868-69, 26 years
after its initial chartering in 1842, total collegiate enrollment at
Iowa Wesleyan was 65 men and 27 women.
Seven of those women bonded together on January 21,
1869, as a friendship society that subsequently became
the P.E.O. Sisterhood. The P.E.O. Founders, Mary Allen
(Stafford), Alice Virginia Coffin, Franc Rhodes (Elliott),
Alice Bird (Babb), Suela Pearson (Penfield), Ella Stewart and
Hattie Briggs (Bousquet), were undoubtedly religious women.
They were, after all, enrolled at this Methodist institution
in a time when very few women were engaged in higher
education. Most of the non-native population of the United
States in the 1860s was Christian. The families of the Founders
were “deeply religious people—not just pious, but people who
made practical application of religion in everyday life.”
Ella and Hattie had fathers who were Methodist ministers.
Ella’s dad was the presiding elder for the Mount Pleasant
district of the Methodist church. Hattie was a “natural leader
in church affairs.”
Mary later became the wife of a Methodist minister and,
it was said, “Practical Christianity was a natural way of life
for Mary.” Alice Bird was also a religious woman, and hers
was “a Christian home in the best Methodist tradition.”
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Alice Coffin was raised a Methodist, but later became an
Episcopalian because she was fond of dancing, an activity that
was frowned upon by the Methodist church.
Franc later worked to secure a woman’s right to vote and
be seated in the general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church. She recalled that the Founders’ parents
had “the requisites of the pioneer—fearlessness, home,
faith in God and themselves.”
The organization that the seven created was reflective of
their beliefs and upbringings. They depended upon their
religious teachings to frame their sisterhood because it was
an integral part of their daily lives. The Founders adopted
what we now call the Objects and Aims, P.E.O.’s underlying
principles. The Objects and Aims are an ecumenical blueprint
for right living.
As an Iowa Wesleyan collegian, Alice Bird wrote the original
35-word oath of initiation that the seven Founders and their
contemporaries recited. Much of today’s initiation ceremony
was written in 1881 and was largely the work of Nellie Ambler
Campbell and other members of Chapter A. In defining star
points with reinforced messages, the writers used scriptural
references with which they were most familiar. The core values, faith, love, purity, justice, and truth, are the constants of
our organization, adopted 13 years after the founding. These
values are also embedded in most of the world’s religions.
In 1907, with the establishment of the P.E.O. Educational
Loan Fund as our first project, P.E.O.’s purpose expanded
with an official outreach of higher education for qualified
women. Today, with five International projects, none of our
philanthropies has any religious eligibility requirements nor
do they make any mention of religion. Moreover, the United
States Internal Revenue Service does not qualify P.E.O.
as a religious organization. P.E.O. is a philanthropic and
educational organization interested in bringing to women
increased opportunities for higher education.
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
Guide for When You are Invited states that all P.E.O.
chapters follow the same procedures. Today our meetings
are opened with a scripture reading, the P.E.O. prayer,
the Lord’s Prayer (King James Version) and the recitation
Personal religion has
always been an important
part of the lives of
P.E.O. members and
there is little doubt that
it will continue to be...
of our Objects and Aims. The meeting is closed with a
benediction. The P.E.O. Counsel for Membership Booklet
encourages letting the prospective member know that “a
written acceptance must include an affirmation of her
belief in God…” as well as the fact that she will be asked
to make her vows with a hand placed upon a Bible.
Just as in the 1869 beginning, our
sisterhood continues to welcome members by recommendations from friends.
We invite women who share our ideals
and will be a valuable addition to our
chapter and the entire Sisterhood. The
unique sisterhood of caring support that
P.E.O. provides its members is a special
one not found in most organizations. In
today’s world, as the opportunities for
friendships among all races and creeds
abound, a more diverse sisterhood is evolving. Members
who come freely and are well informed about the long
standing supporting scriptural references within our procedures will be more likely to remain active and committed
members. Pre-acceptance counseling should be thorough
and honest. The choice whether or not to accept membership
and to respect the sentiments put forth in our ceremonies
and meeting procedures should be the candidate’s to make
knowingly and willingly.
Today’s P.E.O. Mission Statement defines the organization
as a “diverse sisterhood that welcomes women of all races,
religions and backgrounds.” P.E.O. is an organization that
treasures its history and honors its Founders. Making
potential new members very aware of what is expected of
them is an important aspect of growing committed and
active members. If members come into the Sisterhood with
a full understanding of and respect for the Founders’ and
early members’ backgrounds, it will, no doubt, strengthen
even more our organization. Personal religion has always been
an important part of the lives of P.E.O. members and there
is little doubt that it will continue to be, but it is important
to remember that our educational and charitable sisterhood is
open to those of all faiths who profess a belief in God.
Fran Becque
was initiated into Chapter
KL, Carbondale, Illinois, in 1991. She recently served
as president of Chapter KL. Fran’s undergraduate
degree is from Syracuse University in New York and
she has graduate degrees from Southern Illinois
University—Carbondale. Fran’s dissertation focused
on coeducation and the history of women’s
fraternities 1867-1902.
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Authors
Rajean Luebs
Shepherd,
AK, North Platte, Nebraska, is
the author of a second awardwinning children’s book, “Husker
Numbers—A Nebraska Number
Book.” This book is part of the
“Count Your Way Across the
U.S.A.” series. Using numbers as
its backdrop, “Husker Numbers”
gives an entertaining and educational travelogue of the state’s
history, geography, symbols and places. Written in a two-tier
format, the state number books help young and old readers
alike explore wonderful state treasures through colorful
illustrations, rhyming verses and expository text. Rajean’s first
children’s book, “C is for Cornhusker—A Nebraska Alphabet,”
is part of the “Discover America State by State” series.
Elaine Hameister,
GM, Vero Beach, Florida, has
authored “Yes, Grandma, a
Ladybug Went to Bethlehem,”
for children and adults. Elaine
and her husband received an
invitation to attend their church
Christmas pageant from a
friend whose two-year-old
granddaughter would be
performing as an animal. When Elaine asked, “What animal?”
the grandma replied, “Whatever costume fits her.” The next
day Elaine received an email question from the grandma:
“Was there a ladybug at the nativity?” This book answers
the question, contains Biblical fact and encourages children
to interact with the reader. It also shows the importance
of all creatures. Elaine is a great grandmother, a reading
mentor and a former critic teacher.
Marni McGee,
IJ, Santa Barbara, California,
began writing for children when
her own two were toddlers. Marni
majored in English at Agnes
Scott College and University of
North Carolina-Chapel Hill. At
Yale Divinity School she earned
a Masters of Arts in Religion.
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Among her early books, “Forest Child” is well remembered.
Although out-of-print, Marni hears from people who treasure
it. More recently published, “Winston the Book Wolf ” has
also garnered praise. Winston is a wolf who loves words so
much that he eats them and gets into trouble at the library.
“SillyGoose,” Marni’s 15th book, features a goose that is
gullible but blessed with loving friends. Underlying all of
Marni’s books are themes of friendship, loyalty, courage and
love. She also wrote “The Colt and the King,” “A Song in
Bethlehem” and “While Angels Watch.” Marni’s books have
been published in a dozen countries. Marni has sold more
than 400,000 books world-wide and has more titles in press.
Jane Croxton,
BJ, Pendleton, Oregon, has
written three children’s books:
“The Adventures of Buttons
and Bows—Making Friends,”
“The Gift” and “The 3-Wheeled
Wagon.” This series of books
delight young children with
stories based around good friends
dealing with life situations. Young
and old alike will enjoy the beautiful watercolor illustrations
while following adventurous stories and learning valuable
character lessons. Jane, a retired elementary teacher and mother
of two boys, continues to indulge her passion for literature
and teaching character-based education by writing books that
help prepare young children for a life full of possibilities.
Ellen Elizabeth
Hunter,
CF, Greensboro, North Carolina,
is the author of a mystery series
set in historic Wilmington, North
Carolina. “Christmas Wedding,”
the seventh book in the series,
narrates the adventures of sisters
Ashley and Melanie Wilkes as
they prepare for their marriage to their fiancés in a double
wedding ceremony at centuries-old St. James Episcopal
Church. In the days preceding the wedding, for the first
time the sisters meet their older sister, Scarlett, who has
been sequestered in the Witness Protection Program. The
strong family resemblance between Scarlett and Melanie
creates a perilous moment for the brides as they travel to
the church in a horse-drawn carriage. Ellen’s books are
distributed internationally.
Marlene
Anderson,
GB, Mount Vernon,
Washington, has penned
“A Love so Great, A Grief so
Deep.” A psychology teacher
and counselor, Marlene was
wholly unprepared for the
depth and length of grieving
following the loss of her
husband. In her book, Marlene takes readers through her
journey, giving them important information about the grieving
process. This informational and inspirational book will help
both the mourner and those who support the mourner as
it dispels myths and misunderstanding. Marlene has written
her story both as a participant and clinical counselor and
teacher in an attempt to broaden the understanding of the
emotional impact a death or other major loss has on the life
of an individual. The book is a “snapshot” of the process
required to heal, recover and create a new beginning.
Joan Liljedahl,
AG, Frederick, Maryland,
wrote “Getting Better After the
Death of a Loved One.” Joan
was a grief counselor with a local
hospice program at Holy Cross
Hospital in the Washington,
D.C., suburbs for 12 years. She
has a master’s degree in pastoral
counseling from Loyola College
in Baltimore, Maryland, and also practiced individual
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.
Eleanor
Hildebrand
Chornoboy,
T, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, is the
author of “Faspa
with Jast.” Faspa
(fas’pa) is Mennonite
Plattdeutsch (Low
German) for coffee and snack time between lunch and
supper. Jast (yăst) is guests. “Faspa with Jast” is a collection
of Mennonite stories with global appeal. The pages serve up
vignettes and anecdotes of a rural way of life experienced
by Mennonites during the late 1800s to the middle 1900s.
The stories, shared by many contributors, are seasoned with
laughter, tears and tips.
Elizabeth
Sublette,
IE, Quincy, Illinois, has written
a biography of her father, “The
Honorable Calvin D. Johnson.”
Elizabeth writes about how her
father overcame the harshness
of his early years to become a
distinguished United States
Congressman from Illinois. He
fought corruption both locally and state-wide, going after
loan sharks, collection agency rackets and crooked politicians.
After losing Congressional races in 1944 and 1946, Calvin
went on to become an acclaimed motivational speaker. Years
ago Elizabeth got her dad to sit down and answer questions
about his life. The result is Elizabeth’s book, which includes
stories, newspaper clippings and letters documenting her
father’s life, courage and integrity.
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Foundation
Planned Giving Options: Gifts of
Retirement Plan Assets
by Jayne Pritko, Chairman, P.E.O. Foundation
Retirement plan assets which
include pensions, profit-sharing or
401(k) plans and individual retirement
accounts (IRA) are subject to both
income and possibly estate taxes.
Depending on your situation, these
taxes can be as high as 65 percent of
your account upon your death.
During your lifetime, qualified
retirement plans receive favorable tax
treatment by deferring taxes on contributions and accumulated earnings
until withdrawal. The balance in your
account after your death is subject to
combined taxes. Leaving this asset to
your heirs exposes them to income tax
on the account balance. No such tax
liability exists when a gift is made to
P.E.O. Foundation or other qualified
charities. With careful estate planning,
you can avoid or reduce these taxes
with a charitable gift.
You may want to consider one of the
following estate planning options as a
way to provide for your loved ones and
your favorite P.E.O. philanthropy when
it comes to retirement plan assets:
1. You can name your spouse as
beneficiary with P.E.O. Foundation as
contingent beneficiary.
2. You can designate a specific
amount for P.E.O. Foundation with
the remainder for your children.
Individuals should consult their tax
or financial planning adviser regarding
their own circumstances before making
this type of contribution. If this is a
viable option in your estate planning,
contact your plan administrator to assure
your wishes will be carried out.
The primary advantage of naming
P.E.O. Foundation as beneficiary of
your retirement plan assets is that no
part of your gift would be lost to taxes.
“Together we can … help educate
women through planned giving”
3. You can name P.E.O. Foundation
as primary beneficiary and have your
spouse sign a waiver.
The Girl Who Reached
For The Star
is an inspirational,
limited-edition book
written exclusively
for P.E.O. Visit
peointernational.org.
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International Peace
Scholarship Fund
The Power of Sharing
By Ann Conway, Chairman, IPS Board of Trustees
After a history
of quiet philanthropy, 2003’s It’s
OK campaign
encouraged
P.E.O.s to talk
openly about the
Sisterhood and
its projects. But
sharing the mission of P.E.O. has long
had the power to change lives.
In the late 1990s, Maria Enedinia
Lima Bezerra (Neda), a Brazilian
IPS recipient pursuing her Ph.D. in
Anthropology at the University of
Florida, attended a local reciprocity
meeting. There, P.E.O.s enthusiastically
told Neda about their varied projects.
Neda was particularly impressed that
P.E.O. owned its own liberal arts
college for women. Over the years,
Neda forgot neither the kindness of
the P.E.O. sisters, nor what she had
learned about their efforts.
the changing face of religion in Brazil.
The 22 students participating in these
sessions gained a deeper understanding
of Dr. Bezerra’s homeland.
for an IPS recipient studying at Cottey
is renewable; while in graduate school,
an IPS Cottey graduate can apply for
an additional $10,000 scholarship.
While on campus, Dr. Bezerra
resided in the Women’s Leadership
Center and dined on campus. She tells
us that learning about the history of
Cottey College was a special treat:
“Virginia Alice Cottey had a dream,
and the women of P.E.O. have been
able to lead this dream forward and
provide generations of women an
education that is superb and, most
After visiting Cottey, Dr. Bezerra
observed that P.E.O. is “genuinely
interested in educating girls, so they can
become world-class citizens and, at the
same time, find fulfillment in their
calling as women.” Meanwhile, Cottey
student Elisa LeDesky reflects that
“learning about the world is priceless; it
builds a strong bridge of understanding
After visiting Cottey,
Dr. Bezerra observed that P.E.O. is
“genuinely interested in
educating girls, so that they
canbecomeworld-classcitizensand,
at the same time, find fulfillment
in their calling as women.”
In 2002, Neda completed her Ph.D.
and returned to Brazil, where she
taught English and anthropology at the
University of Fortaleza. Two years later,
she became director of international
affairs, responsible for coordinating
agreements between schools around
the world and students at her university.
of all, an experience that lasts for a
lifetime…I feel honored and privileged
to have been part of that experience,
if only for a few days.”
Knowing that business would
bring her to the U.S. in January 2009,
Dr. Bezerra contacted Cottey
College—that P.E.O. entity that had
piqued her interest so long ago. As a
token of her appreciation to P.E.O., she
offered to teach a short seminar on her
native country, including discussions of
the land and people, race relations and
Like most recipients, Dr. Bezerra
received IPS funding during graduate
school. Except for international
students attending Cottey College,
IPS is available at the undergraduate
level. There are currently 12 IPS
recipients taking advantage of the
education and life experience Cottey
offers. The $4,000 per annum award
that the world needs.” Thanks to Dr.
Bezerra—and the P.E.O. sisters who
told her about Cottey College all those
years ago—that bridge between
Nevada, Missouri, and Fortaleza,
Brazil, has been built.
Neda Bezerra’s evolving relationship
with P.E.O. illustrates how sharing—our
time, our stories, our support—impacts
and enriches not only those who benefit
from P.E.O.’s philanthropic efforts, but
the Sisterhood itself.
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New Chapters
V, Meridian, Mississippi
Organized: March 31, 2007
IT, Fair Oaks, Texas
Organized: August 23, 2008
First row, from the left: Joyce Ernst Dansby, Marcia Griffis, State Organizer
Judy R. Rech, Maria Golseth, Merle Jeffares, Emily Matheny Second row:
Lynn Stewart, Laurie Herrington, Vallory Hardin, Mary Ruth Bodron,
Phoebe Henson, Mary Aycock, Regina Hughes, Olivia Wurner
First row, from the left: Marlene Reed, Rosemarie Exparza, State Organizer Shirley Groneman Second row: Ann Balcer, Sue Turquette, Donna
Mowrey, Rae Beth Barton, Nona Maxwell Third row: Edith Devitt, Diane
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,
Herrmine Williams, Phyllis Matthews, Shonna Beuscher, Gayle Craig,
Janet Johnson
AN, Minden, Nevada
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
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FD, Sierra Vista, Arizona
Organized: September 27, 2008
Q, Chugiak, Alaska
Organized: September 6, 2008
First row, from the left: Carole Knowlton, Bunny Seapy, Nancy Ament,
Mary Joe Teterus, Carol Ortega, Donna Nickell Second row: State
Organizer Tracy Johnston, Mary Jane George, Wanda Cramer, Peggy
Jo Garrett, Jeannette Lamoree, Ann Hartfiel, Sally McCormick Third row:
Grace Farrington, Vicki Dunn, Alice Joiner, Mary Beth Walker, Midge
Grieshop, Vera Bassett
First row, from the left: Caitlin Hopper, Megan Lierman, Robin Hopper,
Michele Fissori, Donna Steinfort, Ginger Boatwright, Terry Bartley Second
row: Terri Schimmack, Kristine Eubank, Kim Graham, Trista Koenig, Rita
Holden, Vona L. Hall Third Row: Lesa Morrison, Anne Craig, Esther Hulse,
Joelle S. Hall, Karen M. Olson, Jennifer Thompson, Jennifer Rearick,
Carol W. Rich
FE, Prescott, Arizona
Organized: January 31, 2008
IV, New Braunfels, Texas
Organized: February 7, 2009
First row, from the left: Marie Love, Virginia Williams, Sarah Meyer Second
row: Mary Mitcham, Marsha Barnow, Jackie deSa, Bev Peterson, Christy
Dinsman Third row: Jill Marnell, Jan Spaulding, Cathy Shepherd, Beth
Peters, Eleanor Wing, Linda Smith, Beverly Houston
First row, from the left: Sharon Gray, Janet Malins, Pamela Pierce, State
Organizer Shirley Groneman, Mary Lee Archer, Edie Burquest Second
row: Janeen Kane, Patricia Helmken, Maureen Buxton, Kathy Stahlman,
Dacota Haselwood, Betty Phillips, Mary DeVerter, Carol Sweeden,
Barbara Northcutt, Bette Pope, Carol Kemp, Marcia Wiley Stanley,
Patricia Aborn
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100
Centennial
Chapters
years
DV, Iowa Falls, Iowa
Organized: January 21, 1909
Celebrated: April 18th, 2009
Y, Fullerton, California
Organized: March 5, 1909
Celebrated: March 10, 2009
First row, from the left: Emily Kruckenburg, Teresa Bahr, Lois Heflin, Amanda
Wood, Becky Peer, Tasha Miller Second row: Margaret Ellingson, Jo
Johnson, Bunny Barker, Velma Brown, Pat Fritz, Betty Crupper, Margaret
Oler, Anne Voge, Judy Harris Third row: Marian Gehrls, Kendi
Swartzendruber, Lari Rabe, Bonnie Welden, Janet Gehrls, Peg Van Buskirk,
Glo Reber, Ida Grace Fitz, Mary Lou Nissly, Libby Olson, LaVone Kruse
Fourth row: Amy Gehrls, Janet Winder, Glenice Miller, Diana Ruhl, Maxine
Cassil, Karla Hoffman, Carolyn Welden, Debbie Stockwell, Joy Dougan,
Cindy Nissly, Judy Ireland, Molly Stensland, Danita Janssen Fifth row: Pam
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
First row, from the left: Betsy McCormick, Doris Taylor, Jeanne Johnson,
Marietta Smith, Carol Smith, Violet Johnson, Lorna Hitchcock, Barbara
Ramsay Second row: Robyn Mathy, Ellen Ballard, Anne Warburton,
Carolyn T. Johnson, Bea Peterson, Judith Helms, Shirley Wooldridge,
Joyce MacKain, Betty Omalev Third row: Louise Shamblen, JoAnne
Olson, Kathleen Osborn, Linda Jenkins, Carol Escapite, Nancy Carver,
Jan Ballard, Martha Shaver Fourth row: Mary Reinhart, Lynda Ash, Donna
Barnard, Anne Smith, Terry Brick, Nancy Holmes, Joyce Fellows, Sidney
Lowrey, Gerene Bisesi, Mary Eseltine, Judy Bailey
V, Rockford, Illinois
Organized: November 18, 1908
Celebrated November 15, 2008
X, Bushnell, Illinois
Organized: June 1, 1909
Celebrated: June 13, 2009
First row, from the left: Suzanne Crandall, President Barbara Dilling, Helen
Barrett, Judy Larson Second Row: Rosemary Faber, Ruth Ann Wasson,
Mary Young, Janette Pearson Third row: Lois Sorensen, Grace Wilson, Sue
Broski, Inez Schneider, Carolyn Weyburg Fourth row: Karen Anderson,
Doris Galle, Sally Koepsell, Janet Smolar, Marilyn Lang Fifth row: Lorraine
Smith, Becky Baeverstad, Mary Lucas, Edie Blank, Midge Wilbur, Lois
Peterson, Lisa Smolar
First row, from the left: Elizabeth Scott, Peggy Hood, Lorraine Crawford,
Bernice Wagner, Martha Jones, Carol Smith, Beverly Camp Second row:
Anne Haynes, Marguerite Theobald, Beverly VerSteeg, Pat Weber, Eileen
Rauschert, Linda Smith Third row: Norma McDonald, Virginia Kerska,
Jean McEwen, Sally Pestle, Carol Holland, Sue Cooper, Kathryn Acklam
Fourth row: Mary Brookhart, Tracey Lomax, Lois McClintock, Louise
Shanklin, Kim Stuaan, Julie Messersmith Fifth row: Kathleen Hollis, Linda
McGrew, Dianne Wolf, Linda Delgado
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Chapter Items
FOR $ALE
GRAVE MARKER Or garden ornament–
MARGUERITE PIN GUARD–for
GUIDELINES:
Ads are limited to those for
fundraising projects for P.E.O.
or for items and services directly
relating to the organization,
which are not available elsewhere. Payment shall be made
to sponsoring chapter, not to
an individual. Reader ads are
available to members only and
must include chapter identification. Send all information
to mknee@peodsm.org three
months preceding the month
of issue.
RATES and BILLING:
$5 per line, per insertion,
to be billed after publication.
Chapters running insertions for
a year or longer may submit a
digital photo to appear on the
website with the information at
an extra cost of $10 per year.
identifies ads
with photographs at
peointernational.org
P.E.O. ARTICLES
LAPEL PIN! SMALL, circular monogram,
cutout letters, 24K gold plate on post w/spring
back. We also have monogram as charm for
bracelet or neck chain (chain not included).
Either lapel pin or charm sells for $7. (MN res.
add 6½% tax—$.46 per pin/charm.) Write
check to Ch. AA c/o Norma Bloomquist, 6720
Point Dr, Edina, MN 55435. Write on check lapel pin or charm.
P.E.O. RECOGNITION PIN in
graceful, goldplated script with tie-tack back.
$14 ppd. Ch. CL c/o Virginia Berg, 234 W
Sumner, Spokane, WA 99204. 509-838-1616 PST.
mrsvberg@msn.com. Meet P.E.O. sisters as
you travel.
P.E.O. pin; remove chain to wear as lapel pin.
18K gold plate, with enameled petals, 3/8”
diameter. $20 ppd within the U.S. Send check
payable to Chapter LJ. Mail to Amy Bogle
at 922 SE Peterson Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021.
Ph: 515-229-5260.
UNIQUE P.E.O. MARGUERITE
bookmark–22-karat gold plate w/gift card. $7
ppd. Ch. MQ, Box 257, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Brass 6” star on 24” rod. $35 ppd. Also avail. w/o
rod. Ch.HV c/o Joane Rush, 700 Country Club
Dr, Butler, MO 64730.
P.E.O. TILES FEATURE yellow and
white marguerites tied with blue ribbons. Giftboxed, heatproof, colorfast. 6”x6” square. $14
plus $6 S&H. $1 postage per each add’l. tile to
same address. Ch. JK c/o Carolyn Payne, 4829
N Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119.
P.E.O. RECOGNITION PIN, the familiar
block letters on the slant, our project since
1959, in 14K gold plate at $12 ppd. to Ch. ES,
16502 SE 7th, Bellevue, WA 98008. patlemke@
comcast.net.
COUNTED CROSS-STITCH collage
ATTENTION BRIDGE PLAYERS!–
and piano alone; includes initiation piano
background music; also available in cassette.
$12 ppd. Check to Ch. EM c/o Beverly Koch,
2808 Burlwood Dr, Arlington, TX 76016.
design with all five projects. Mail check for $10,
payable to Ch. DU, c/o Diane Bond, 11391
Wilson Mills, Chardon, OH 44024.
CD OF NEWEST opening ode–Vocal
Beautifully boxed permanent tallies. Can
be used 25 times for a terrific savings and
convenience, great as gifts. 2 table tallies $11.50, 3 table tallies - $14.50. Ch. DO, 2137 St.
Andrews Dr, McMinnville, OR 97128.
1” STERLING STAR pendant on 20”
chain–$15 ea.ppd. Earrings $20. Ch. CK
c/o Melissa Anthony, 168 Pebble Beach,
Little Rock, AR 72212. 501-224-9806. antjori@
sbcglobal.net.
LONG HANDLED BABY spoon for
sale. Stainless, engraved w/ the letters PEO
including a certificate for further engraving by
your chapter. $17.00 ppd. (MN residents add
6½% tax) Ch. CX c/o Anne Westman, 10712
Garden Circle, Bloomington, MN 55438. Allow
3-4 weeks.
WHITE GAVEL BLOCK or paperweight
with the star and letters P.E.O. in center. $10
ppd. Ch. CV c/o Ann Buck, 3048 Locust Camp
Rd, Kettering, OH 45419.
PERMANENT YEARBOOK
BINDERS new design! Same yellow 2-ring
vinyl binder, now w/ new P.E.O. logo. Visit
www.peoyearbookcovers.org for more
information. $7.50/binder & shipping: 1 binder
$3; 2-10 $9; 11-49 $12; 50+ $18. IL residents add
$.62 each sales tax. Send checks payable to
P.E.O. Yearbook Covers, c/o Lee Haas, 5713 W
Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60634.
YEARBOOK BINDERS & PAPER–Since
1981, over 3,000 chapters have used our
purse-size, six-ring white vinyl binder,
personalized with their chapter letters, city/
state, and date organized—now with a choice
of traditional star emblem or marguerite logo!
Set of four index tabs sold separately. Our
prepunched paper fits any copier or printer
and allows chapters to print only new pages
each year. Approved in all states, this is a
project of Chapter AN in Dayton, Ohio.
Contact Jennifer Allard for brochure/paper
sample at P.E.O. YEARBOOKS, 4720 Burnham Ln,
Dayton, OH 45429-1104; phone: 937-293-8912;
email: info@peoyearbooks.com. Or visit us at
our website: www.peoyearbooks.com.
bookmark $4; Golden Girl personalized cards
$4 ea. Ch. ET, 202 South G, Wellington, KS 67152.
NOTEWORTHY MARGUERITES–Two
original daisy designs by P.E.O. artist, 8 blank
notes and env. $5.50 inc. P&H. Profits for
Projects, Ch. D c/o Roxie Simcoe, 562 Sunrise N,
Twin Falls, ID 83301.
P.E.O. POST-ITS 50-SHEET yellow pad
w/marguerite & P.E.O. letters. Great gift
idea. Ea. pad costs $2. Min. 6 pads per order.
Add $3 postage to ea. order. Check to Ch.
GE c/o Melody Ashenfelter, 1824 Kristi Ln,
Weatherford, OK 73096. 580-772-6715 (after
5 p.m. CST).
CROSS-STITCH CHART. Daisyentwined star with P.E.O. in center. Send
a SASE with $4 check to Ch. BL c/o Arlene
Sandstedt, 1075 Old Harrisburg Rd #104,
Gettysburg, PA 17325.
WATCHES–MARGUERITE
EMBOSSED face, black leather band,
P.E.O.s LOVE IT! Gold Recognition Pin
with safety clasp. Original design by former
International P.E.O. president. $10 ppd., Ch.
BC, Carolyn Jacobs, 3128 59th St South #201,
Gulfport, FL 33707.
THE ORIGINAL P.E.O. recognition pin
P.E.O. ARTIST-DESIGNED POETRY
sec. hand. $30 ppd. Ch. MF, Sandra Dye, 30
Greenbriar Dr, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Can email pic. on request.
sold by Ch. I since 1955, now $10 ppd. per pin.
Indiana residents add 6% sales tax. Make check
to Ch. I, Box 390, Greencastle, IN 46135. Please
allow at least 3 weeks.
PROTECT YOUR ROBES–60” white
vinyl bags decorated w/marguerite. $90 ppd.
for 7 bags sent to street address only. Include
phone #. Ch. FR c/o Diann Rockstrom, 211 S 78th
Ave, Yakima, WA 98908. diann67@gmail.com.
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Chapter Items
FOR $ALE
NEW, COLORFUL MARGUERITE
stickers–Perfect for notes, nametags, etc. 1” size.
Packaged 30 for $5 ppd. Checks to Ch. GX c/o
Jan Peterson, 904 North Lincoln, Fredericksburg,
TX 78624.
FLY THE FLAG for P.E.O. Identify
meetings and B&B. Original design of star with
a field of marguerites on white 2’x3’ nylon flag,
screen-printed in yellow. $42 ppd. Ch. AD c/o
Susie Wall, 23 Beech Tree Farm Lane, Scituate,
MA 02066.
box w/marguerites, personalized w/name,
date, occasion,&/or chapter letters. Send $14 &
personalized info. to Ch. IH, 2306 So. 125th Ave,
Omaha, NE 68144.
ATTRACTIVE ADDRESS FOLDER for
purse or pocket. Credit card size; magnetic
cover holds it closed. Brushed chrome cover
with gold marguerite. Lovely for gifts, $4 ppd.
Ch. BK c/o Fran Ray, 14078 Powder Dr, Carmel,
IN 46033.
PLAY DAISY BINGO–Facts about our
Founders instead of #s, $20 ppd. Also, Bee Smart
about the P.E.O. Constitution and CA state
bylaws, $20 ppd. Each set has 100 cards. Great
for programs! Check to Ch. DO, 13700 Kitching
St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. 951-243-2412.
PERSONALIZED LAMINATED
LUGGAGE–tag “P.E.O. On the Go”–daisy
design, name/address on reverse. Include
name/address for tag; mailing address if
different. $3.50 each/$8 for 3 (same name).
Check to Ch. O c/o Melissa Olson, 2045
Thorncroft Dr, Germantown, TN 38138.
ELEGANT MARGUERITE MINTS–
White “chocolate” with yellow centers (1 ⁄8”,
1
⁄4 oz.). Beautiful P.E.O. mints for gifts, B&B,
Founders’ Day, or meetings. Box of 30 mints
$19 ppd. ($16 for ea. add’l. box to same
address). Ch. J c/o Pat Alesse, 4825 Alderson
Rd, Birch Bay, WA 98230. 360-371-2070. Profits
to P.E.O. projects.
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TOTE BAG gift for new members, officers,
conventions, meetings. Embroidered P.E.O.
star & 7 daisies, royal blue, 10½” x 14” canvas.
$14 plus $2.50 mailing per bag. OH res. add
$.91 sales tax. Ch. EX, P.O. Box 1734, Medina,
OH 44258.
P.E.O. DAISY KEY rings–
Handcrafted by local forge. $13.50 ppd. S
Howat, Ch. AY, 600 Woodland Ave, Grove
City, PA 16127.
ceramic emblem box decorated with
marguerite. $9 (includes postage). Mail order
and check payable to Ch. DT, P.E.O., P.O. Box
55, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314. Call 319-455-2577 or
email JPKep@aol.com.
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P.E.O. GOLD FOIL star stickers 1” in dia.
P.E.O. CALENDAR REMINDER stickers!
20 yellow 1⁄2” printed circles/page. $.50/page
plus $1 S&H/100 pages. Checks to Ch. CV c/o
Karen Hendrickson, 1824 Bayview, Albert Lea,
MN 56007.
P.E.O. MAGNETIC NAMETAG! Great
for mtgs., conv., or new member gift. 11⁄2” x 3”,
states: P.E.O., mbr. name, & ch. Dark blue or
forest green w/white lettering & daisy design.
$8.50 ppd. Initial order-min. 10. Contact Ch. HZ
c/o Pat Pisani, 200 Eagle Estates Dr, DeBary, FL
32713, 386-668-2224, deco133@bellsouth.net for
order form. BIL tags also available.
P.E.O. YELLOW BINDERS 6-ring binder,
HAND-PAINTED PORCELAIN PIN
MINIATURE FOOTED YELLOW
HAND-COLORED DAISY NOTES–
Original art folded note cards (51⁄2” x 41⁄4”) by
Fritzi Klopfenstein. Great gift! Package of 8 with
envelopes-$8 incl. P&H. - 5 packages for $35.
Checks to P.E.O. Ch. P/CT. Send to Betsy Ready,
155 Steephill Rd, Weston, CT 06883.
gold star on cover, 41⁄2” x 61⁄2”.
$5.50 + shipping. Call 801-487-7602 or
Ch. E, 1808 Mohawk Way, SLC, UT 84108.
WALNUT PIN BOX, handmade w/
drawer, star on top. 2” $15, 3” $18 ppd. Ch. AL
c/o Trine, 82825 559 Ave, Madison, NE 68748,
phylt2@earthlink.net.
P.E.O. HANDBAG CADDY. Practical, clever
and pretty! Holds your purse off the floor! Blue,
green or red cloisonné, P.E.O. in center. $22
ppd. MC/Visa accepted. Free brochure. Many
P.E.O. items. Ch. Y, P.E.O., P.O. Box 81410, Las
Vegas, NV 89180. 702-341-8641.
MARGUERITE’S MAIL–8 full-color note
cards and envelopes from original watercolor;
$4.50 plus $.75 P&H per pkg. To Ch. NQ c/o
Glenda Drennen, 401 N Lynn, LeMars, IA 51031.
7-MARGUERITE CROSS! Beautiful
heavyweight 2” sterling silver pendant cross
formed by seven marguerites. Created for Ch.
G. $40 + $8 postage to Ch. G c/o Betsy Wise,
104 Terrapin Trace West, Columbia, SC 29229.
Similar to official emblem. Ideal for conventions,
reciprocity, correspondence, nametags, &
place cards. 50/$8 ppd. Checks payable to
Ch. DA c/o Peggy Workman, 306 S Sixth St,
Lebanon, OR 97355.
GRAVE MARKER. P.E.O. Star Emblems
(exact replicas) in 2 sizes: 3”-$60. and 5⁄8”
(cremation urns)-$35. ppd. Solid bronze.
Officially approved. Lovely! MC/Visa accepted.
Free brochure. Many P.E.O. items. Ch. Y,
P.E.O., P.O. Box 81410, Las Vegas, NV 89180.
702-341-8641.
P.E.O. LUGGAGE TAGS! Recognize your
luggage and perhaps meet a sister traveler
with marguerite-inspired fabric identification
luggage tags. They make wonderful hostess
or chapter gifts. $7/tag or 3 for $20. Ch.
FV c/o Donna Aldrich, 1490 Albatross Rd,
Sanibel, FL 33957.
WHITE PEN for initiation or gift. P.E.O.
letters on a star background in the dome. $25
ppd. to Ch. Z c/o Sandy Houpt, 9620 Tai Tr,
Dayton, OH 45458.
FINGERTIP TOWELS–Embroidered
w/marguerites. Perfect for gift or guest. White
velour. $12/pair. Ch. SG c/o Karen DeSoto,
18050 Mark, Yorba Linda, CA 92886.
HISTORY OF P.E.O. on one CD: one hour,
15 minutes, professionally recorded. Three
programs: The Founders; The Record; Cottey
College. Perfect for chapter programs, initiates,
new chapters. $15 plus $4 S/H to Ch. EQ c/o
Peggy Beebe, 12012 N Guinevere Dr, Spokane,
WA 99218.
PEWTER P.E.O. STAR ornament–
31⁄4” handcast pewter star with raised letters
P.E.O. in center. Perfect for weddings, Christmas,
special occasions; suitable for engraving; $18
ppd. Ch. AU c/o Kathy Baylor, 427 State Route
E, Fayette, MO 65248.
HANDMADE CERAMIC STAR pin 17⁄8”–
Choices: Butterscotch, Patchwork, Blue Multi,
Tan Pastel—Slight variations—Ideal fashion
accessory—$10 ppd. To view, check classifieds
at www.peonc.org. Check to Ch. BB c/o Julia
McDonald, P.O. Box 338, Arapahoe, NC 28510.
OFFICIAL RECIPROCITY
CHAIRMAN’S PINS–14K gold-plated gavel
P.E.O. CLIP ART for yearbooks and more!
190 original P.E.O.-themed images. $25 (CD
only). Ch. HQ, M. Hilliard, 44 Woodstone Sq,
Austin, TX 78703. mdhilliard@hotmail.com.
on marguerite w/ guard ring. $65.00 to Ch.
HB, c/o Margaret A. Lamb, 4331 E Linden Cir,
Greenwood Village, CO 80121. 303-771-1452.
MARGUERITE NOTE CARDS–Two
full-color illustrations by P.E.O. artist, 8 blank
note cards w/env. $6 ppd. Ch. AO, Linda
Tuley, 2512 Twin View Ln, Twin Falls, ID 83301
or dltuley@msn.com.
CHAPTER LETTER PIN guard gold-
plated with chain $20 ppd. Ch. QB c/o Marty
Francis, 7832 Kentwood Ave, L.A., CA 90045.
310-670-4796.
MARGUERITE LAPEL PIN–Yellow & white,
1
⁄2” dia., $7 ppd. Matching earrings, $10 ppd.
Fridge magnet, $5 ppd. Ch. HV c/o Ruth Odell,
2831 220th Pl. NE, Sammamish, WA 98074.
425-868-3635.
P.E.O. FOUNDERS PHOTOS–Complete
set of lovely 8”x10” color photos of our P.E.O.
Founders, with biographies, $30. Ch. GG. Marty
Ferry, 2750 Hwy. 5, New Franklin, MO 65274; ph.
660-537-0670 or email mhbonanza@yahoo.com.
Chapter Items
FOR $ALE
ITALIAN CHARMS AVAILABLE:
P.E.O., Cottey College and Marguerite charms.
P.E.O. and Cottey College charms are Laser
charms, silver with black writing. The marguerite
is a color photo charm. $15 ppd. Ch. GE c/o
Kerri Smith, 4425 Auburn, Bel Aire, KS 67220-1805.
Please specify which charm you are ordering.
Email: chapterge@cox.net.
LICENSE PLATE FRAME–Black with gold
letters: “P.E.O. Educating Women” $7 ea. ($6
ea. for 10 or more to same address). Ch. DK
c/o Kristine Dillon, 12525 SE 210th Ct, Kent, WA
98031. 253-630-3893.
ORNAMENT WITH STAR &
marguerites–Lightweight “gold-finish brass” (tuck
in greeting card, display in window, or hang on
Christmas tree). $8 ppd. Gift box included. Ch.
FX c/o Sue Pritchett, 1015 Perkins, Richland, WA
99354. Order form or photo: j_sue_pritchett@
yahoo.com.
NEW–GARDEN/WINDOW FLAG–
11” x 13”, 7 marguerites, 7 gold stars on royal
blue. $20 ppd. to Ch. CC c/o L. Lampkin, RFD
3–Box 179, Montrose, MO 64770.
P.E.O. STAR MAGNETS for your car–
Bright yellow, 8” magnetic stars, $11 ppd. Ch. AL
c/o Claudia DeMaggio, 1809 Morgans Mill Way,
High Point, NC 27265. 336-884-0444. cdcolors@
triad.rr.com.
SPREAD THE NEWS with our 3” static
decal–A shaded-gold star with P.E.O. across the
center. Adheres to your car window, letting the
traffic know you are a proud P.E.O. member.
$1 ea. Incl. a SASE to Ch. GY c/o Beverly Hurst,
1413 Grand Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015. Ph. 805524-3980 or beverlyhurst@mac.com.
P.E.O. PENS in red, green, or blue with letters
in gold. $6 ea. ppd. to Ch. OX c/o Wanda
Miller, 1003 Redbud Ln, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641.
wwmiller@lisco.com.
EARLY P.E.O. HISTORY from The P.E.O.
Record–Selections (in Adobe PDF) from January
1889 issue through December 1939 issue of The
Record. Compiled by Diana M. Rhinebeck, Ch.
QS, CA. $17.50 ppd to Ch. QS, c/o Mary Ann
Harral, P.O. Box 175, Bethel Island, CA 94511. See
ad in eBoutique at www.peocalifornia.org.
P.E.O. OFFICER’S PINAFORE
Pattern—Make attractive, white, one size fits all,
wrap around, floor length pinafore to wear over
white top. Easy, cost effective, $15 ppd. Ch. CB
c/o Martha Jacobson, 1362 W Kiva Ave, Mesa,
AZ 85202, 480-752-1845, magaja@cox.net.
NAMEBADGE PIN HOLDER–Custom
engraved and magnetic all in one! 1-line (up
to 18 charac.) $15, 2-line $17 ppd. Ch. IQ c/o
L. Olsen, 4624 W Oberlin Pl, Denver, CO 80236.
BIL and nametags w/o holders also avail.
To see samples and group discounts: www.
peonamebadge.org.
ELEGANT SUNCATCHERS now available!
Diamond-shaped, beveled glass, 7”x4” etched
marguerite, $16; etched, hand-painted, $20;
Ch. DS c/o Marilyn Warrens, 2190 North Ave,
Chico, CA 95926. 530-342-6731, mwarrens@mail.
csuchico.edu.
PAST PRESIDENT’S GAVEL guard–
14K gold-plate with 7 syn diamonds. Perfect
size for our star. $25 ppd. to Ch. OO, P.E.O.
c/o Thelma Kuehn, 18522 Twin Creeks Rd,
Monte Sereno, CA 95030.
MAGNETIC PIN HOLDER–Never
stick P.E.O. pins through your blouse again.
Strong gold-plate magnetic clasp holds pins/
necklaces/bracelets. $10 ea. or $8 ea. for 5 or
more. Get a sample for your chapter: contact
Ch. SR c/o Betty Breeze, 250 Corte del Cerro,
Novato, CA 94949, 415-883-6182.
CROCHETED PIN BACK–White w/
magnetic back $8.50, jewelry clasp $7. Ch. AL
c/o Trine, 82825 559 Ave, Madison, NE 68748,
phylt2@earthlink.net.
NEW STERLING SILVER Puffed Star
Jewelry! 1⁄2”(15mm) French wire earrings, $18
ppd. 20mm charm, $12 ppd. 31mm pendant,
$18 ppd. Ch. BH c/o Diane Scarbrough,
119 Linkside Dr, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
912-638-8543.
“LOOKS LIKE JEWELRY”–Silver color
metal key ring. Ring has fixed star on one end,
removable ball on the other. 1” removable star
engraved with P.E.O. is included. Gift boxed.
$9 each includes shipping. Ch. KH c/o Juanita
Steinkuehler, 5105 S.R. 159 N Edwardsville, IL
62025. www.lookslikejewelry.com.
RADKO STAR ORNAMENT
“My P.E.O. Star”–43⁄4” 5-point star in hues of
glistening gold with glittering white daisies &
filigree. Delicate “P.E.O.” scripted in center on
one side. Radko exclusive. Avail. Nov. 2008.
View at www.peotexas.org. $42 + $4 S/H. TX res.
add 81⁄4% tax. Ppd. : P.E.O., Chapter IN, P.O. Box
92866, Southlake, TX 76092. Info: #817-251-8342
or mypeoangel@hotmail.com.
P.E.O. OR BIL MUGS–An Ideal Gift–
White w/P.E.O. star marguerite on front; sisters
are forever on bk; also BIL w/star on front,
brothers in life on bk, in forest green text, $13
ppd. Ch. DQ c/o Valerie Tims, 5417 44th Ave
SW, Seattle, WA 98136.
P.E.O. STAR CANDLE–Banded with
“Women Helping Women Reach For The
Stars” logo. Linen color, mild vanilla fragrance,
exclusive from VA Chapter E at $16 plus $6 s/h.
Checks to VA Ch. E, P.E.O. c/o Karen Curtin,
10129 Community Ln, Fairfax Stn, VA 22039. Info:
vachaptere@aol.com.
ASSORTED P.E.O. GIFTS–8 Notecard Set
@ $7 ppd. 8 Star & Daisy Guest Soap Set @ $6.50
ppd. Magnetic Pin Holders with Leather Backing
@ $5 ppd. Visit our website www.peokmaine.
org or call 207-667-4459. Proceeds benefit P.E.O.
Projects. Ch. K, Maine.
CUSTOM NAME BADGE with
magnetic fastener–Gold laminate, engraved
name & ch., new P.E.O. ‘social’ logo. No holes
in clothing! Add your ribbon to hold P.E.O. pin!
$10 ea. incl. shipping. Min. order 4. Discount
$9 for 10+. (Less than min. add $6 shipping)
Details/picture: PEONameBadge@yahoo.com
(Indicate “P.E.O.” in the subject line). 904880-3587. Ch. HA c/o Barb Longhofer, 11618
Edgemere Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32223.
ORIGINAL ART. Full color, 6 different
marguerite designs on 6 note cards with
envelopes. $7 per pkg. of 6. You pay postage.
Also available: 11 x 14 marguerite prints (fit
into 16 x 20 frame). $15 each. Send requests to
Carol Holdhusen, Chapter AV, AZ; 639 S Desert
Flower Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85208. 480-986-2639 or
caholdhusen@hotmail.com.
DELIGHTFUL P.E.O.
NOTECARDS–a precious marguerite adorns
many original designs reflecting the spirit of
P.E.O.; perfect for various occasions and gifts.
Scholarship card has P.E.O. introduction. Each
packet contains 8 (assorted or single design)
cards and envelopes, for $10 each ppd.,
payable to Chapter GD, c/o Susan McQueen,
300 Medford Hts. Ln, Medford, OR 97504. View
designs and order form at www.greatdaisies.
com/peostuff.
MAGNETIC MARGUERITE PIN
holder–11⁄2” daisy, white petals with yellow
center. Holds emblem, no more pinholes in
your clothes. $8 plus $2 postage for 1-5 holders.
Ch. GD c/o Gudrun Gegner, 3040 Pawnee Dr,
Bremerton, WA 98310. Phone 360-373-3611.
RECIPE CARDS–DAISY logo and lined
front and back. (25) 3” x 5” white cards,
bundled in raffia. $10/pkg. ppd. Make checks
payable to: P.E.O. Chapter FD, Send to: 3614
South 94 St, Omaha, NE 68124-3814. Questions–
sbon1@yahoo.com.
GREAT ORNAMENT GIFT! Beautiful
SPARKLING P.E.O. BRACELETS
White stars, yellow crystals, sterling silver P.E.O.
letters with an easy-fasten toggle. $25 + S/H to
Ch. MW. Contact B Turcan, 1413 Winners Cup
Cir, St. Charles, IL 60174. 630-584-3780. Email
bet1413@aol.com.
original design ornament 3x3 inches in gift box.
$15 plus $3 S/H. Ten or more shipped free. Ch.
BN, Hendersonville, NC. 828-890-4010. broylesg@
bellsouth.net.
MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS! Now
you won’t lose your bookmark out of your
book! Measures 15⁄8 in. by 2 in. when folded.
Same pattern both sides. Choose 1 or 2 (6 ea.)
designs per set of 12. $12 ppd. to Ch. GJ; 808
Elaine, Tyler, TX 75703.
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Chapter Items
FOR $ALE
TERVIS TUMBLERS W/
Marguerite. Insulated, shatterproof
tumblers for hot/cold liquids. Micro/dishwasher
safe; life guarantee. Made in USA. 12oz.-$10,
16oz.-$11, 17oz. mug-$13. Set 4 S/H $10. Ck.-Ch.
FE, N Maher, 13654 Legends Walk, Lakewood
Ranch, FL 34202. Info/order: flchapterfe@
yahoo.com.
RHINESTONE P.E.O. TEE Shirt–
sizes M, L, XL. Black only with crystal rhinestones
spelling “P.E.O.” across the front of the shirt. $28
ppd. Check to Ch. K, c/o CJ Gray, 325 Eagles
Walk, Gastonia, NC 28056.
CRYSTAL NAIL FILE w/ hand painted
Daisy. 3 sizes, $7-$11, Ch AN c/o Connie
6497 NE Alder #A, Hillsboro, OR 97124. www.
peochapteran.com.
3 BRACELETS–All w/ Swarovski
crystals/gold & sterling silver beads. P.E.O.:
Letters w/ yellow & clear crystals, $25, add
select charm(s) $5/ea.; 12 Days of Christmas;
charms w/ biblical meaning, red & green
beads, $30; Salvation: Crystals of religious
significance $25. Order: Ch. OG/Waterloo, IA,
ljsl@mchsi.com.
DAISY GIFT BAGS 2 lg. and 2 sm. bags
w/ 5 green & 5 yellow sheets tissue. Great for
secret sister or any gift. $10 Ch. IL c/o J Zabel,
31340 Heatherstone Dr, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543.
P.E.O. BALLOONS! These 12” round, bright
yellow balloons decorated w/ marguerite
daisies will add a festive touch to your chapter’s
special celebrations. Each balloon proclaims
“Celebrate P.E.O.!” Fill with helium to create
balloon bouquets for b-day & anniversary
festivities. Pkg. of 20 decorated P.E.O.
balloons–$14. Ch. FV c/o Lynne Stern, P.O. Box
112, Sanibel, FL 33957.
POLYESTER SCARVES. Beautifully
imprinted with metallic P.E.O. letters and stars,
14” x 60”. Navy/gold print or black/silver print.
$12. + $2 S/H. Check to Ch. IO, c/o Fredda
Harmon, 205 Granada Calle, Granbury, TX
76049. 817-579-6561. iotexas@hotmail.com.
DAISY NOTE CARDS–Pkg. of 8
different color photos on blank cards w/env. Set
for $8, ppd. Cks. to Ch. H, c/o Marcella Price,
1253 Tiber Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32207 or email
marcel4467@aol.com.
P. E.O. LICENSE PLATE for the front
of your vehicles. Display pride in your sisterhood!
Plate is standard size, aluminum, coated
permanent black. Gold on black background.
$25 per plate. Send check or M.O. payable to
Chapter CL, NC to Andy Lawley, 189 Trampus
Trail, Franklin, NC 28734.
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SISTERS OF LOVE Blanket. Wrap
a sister up in love! Perfect raffle item! Elegant,
oversized, 100% cotton blanket. $65 ppd. to
Ch. XI c/o Elizabeth Baker, P.O. Box 181410,
Coronado, CA 92178, 619-437-0400, ebaker@
ebi-ltd.com.
SISTERS OF LOVE Tea Towel. Perfect
hostess gift or stocking stuffer! 100% woven
cotton, brightly printed design on white fabric.
18”x31”. $15 ppd. to Ch. XI c/o Elizabeth Baker,
P.O. Box 181410, Coronado, CA 92178, ebaker@
ebi-ltd.com.
MAGNETIC STAR PIN to hold your
emblem. No more pinning through your clothes!
Easy on and off. A white embroidered star on a
bright yellow backing. $7 ea. includes postage.
Send check to Ch. M c/o Mindy Murphy, 3228
Van Buren St, Chattanooga, TN 37415. Phone
423-875-2294, email: mckmm@netzero.net.
Pictures available.
CUSTOM MADE STAR-shaped
pin holder w/ magnetic back. 31⁄2” w/
gold embroidery/soft center for easy pin
application/$9 ppd. ea. Ch. AK, Brenda Miller,
5391 Lindero Pl, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
DAISY POST CARDS–Five original photos,
50 cents each. Send check including 42 cents
postage for every six cards: Chapter Q c/o
Catherine von Moltke, 3400 Woodstone Dr
West, #316, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. catvon@
charter.net for questions.
HANDMADE STERLING SILVER
P.E.O. JEWELRY. Charm necklace featuring
five silver P.E.O.-themed charms: a heart; a
daisy; a star; an oval “Sister” charm; and a
book, representing P.E.O.’s dedication to
education. $65 including tax, S/H. Charm
bracelet, earrings and custom engraving
also available. Checks to Karen Verdirame,
17505 Island Circle, Bennington, NE 68007.
View at peojewelry.wordpress.com. Inquiries:
kmvelasco@gmail.com.
OFFERING DISTINCTIVE
P.E.O. Aprons, great for cooks and
gardeners, in washable, durable hunter green
polyester, with or without pockets, adjustable tie,
highlighted with monogrammed “Marguerite
and P.E.O.”, one size fits all. $20 + $3 S/H (priority
will be $3 extra). Checks payable to Ch.C, Judy
Strada, 508 Cumberland Road East, Mobile, AL
36608, ph. 251-342-3608. Visit www.2638smbg@
bellsouth.net.
P.E.O. BUMPER STICKERS:
Oval shaped with black writing on white
background, $3.00 each. Send check to
Chapter CJ, c/o Laurie Salko, 645 Cheyenne
Cir, Webster, NY 14580.
“THE COLORFUL P.E.O. WOMAN”
original art quilt depicted on fine 5x7 blank cards
with narrative on back. Profits to P.E.O. projects.
Five cards for $10. S/H single paks, $1.75,
quantities of 4, 5, 6 paks $5.00. Ch. CJ, c/o
Cathy Britton, 2810 N 6 St, Sheboygan, WI 53083.
SISTER, FOREVER, FRIENDS
bracelet–handmade silver finished pewter &
Swarovski crystal bracelets with heart & angel
charm individually beaded by the members of
Chapter L in Phoenix. Each bracelet contains
silver-plated pewter beads & design pattern
shown in picture. Glass & crystal beads will vary
in shape & color. To order, visit the AZ State
Chapter P.E.O. Daisy Trading Post website
www.azpeo.org or email wunchbunch@cox.net
for order form and color chart. Each bracelet
$22.00 (+$1.00 shipping). Check to Chapter L.
Organic Dog Treats. P.E.O.
letters, marguerites, star shapes. Gift boxed.
$7.75 +shpg. Ch. AA/NC. Orders to Jackie
Oakes, 866-794-4014.
MARGUERITE PHOTOS GRACE the
covers of these blank all occasion note cards.
Thoughtful gifts for officers, hostesses, birthdays
and thank you notes. Ribbon tied sets of 6 at
$12 ppd. Send check payable to: Ch. FP, c/o
LeAnn Nelson 1250 Humboldt St, Ste. 1001,
Denver, CO 80218 leannelson@comcast.net.
NEW P.E.O. SOCKS–Golf Socks for
Summer! MO Chapter FD has a new style with
logo “P.E.O. Daisies Do Tell” created by Missouri
past-president Lu Lockwood. This sock is ankle
height of light weight white knit with green heel
& toe. Our first sock, with P.E.O. logo, featured
in The Record (Jan.-Feb. 2009) is still available.
Price per pair for either style of $10.00 includes
P/H within USA. Send check payable to Chapter
FD c/o Linda Larson, 849 Waterford Villas Dr,
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 Ph. 636-625-0081.
Please call for volume order quote or questions.
THE GOLDEN STAR ceremony–The
official 50-year anniversary ceremony for
P.E.O. members. The ceremony is printed on
parchment paper suitable for framing. $5 ppd.
each, or 5 for $20. Send requests to: Ch. HD,
Nancy Youngman, 8940 Holdrege, Lincoln, NE
68505 or to nyoungm@msn.com.
BE AN ANGEL! Order your own handcrafted Angel Lapel Pin and Beaded Name
Tag. Makes a distinctive gift for a friend. Print
first name and send $14 to Chapter LP, c/o
Jeannette Brown, 109 Timber Dr, Council
Bluffs, IA 51503.
Magnetic Daisy Pin Back–2”
magnetic daisy to hold your P.E.O. emblem.
$8 payable to Ch. JO c/o Carolyn Wolfe, 134
Kodiak, Neosho, MO 64850.
Chapter Items
FOR $ALE
Marguerite zipper pull in
sliver-tone. Use on luggage, purse, backpack,
jacket. $5 each ppd. Ch DQ, Anne Anderson,
900 University #1804, Seattle, WA 98101.
206-922-2696.
White European Style decal,
P.E.O. in large black letters. Use to identify car,
notebook, luggage. $3 each or 2/$5 ppd.
Ch. DQ, Anne Anderson, 900 University #1804,
Seattle, WA 98101. 206-922-2692.
Consider live marguerites to
border your flower garden. Dwarf marguerites
for yourself or as a welcome gift for members or
fellow officers. $2.50 per packet. Check to Ch.
AO, Karen Mulhall, 1013 Park West Dr, Glenwood
Springs, CO 81601 kmulhall@sopris.net.
Beautiful hand-crafted
crystal pendant with marguerite design
inside. Nice gift for P.E.O. sister and also yourself.
$22.50 each ppd. Allow 2 wks. delivery. Chain
not included. We also have matching earrings
at $20.00. Checks should be made to Ch. NF.
Contact: Karen Satterlee, 324 Mt. Union Church
Road, Brumley, MO 65017
Exclusive Camelbak®, BPA free,
dishwasher safe, 750 mL water bottle with the
P.E.O. marguerite logo. Orders ship in minimum
quantities of 6 at $105.00 per six pack ppd.
Checks payable to Ch. JO c/o Kathy Clickner,
2111 Wedgewood Way, Santa Rosa, CA
95404. Call (707)578-1963 or email ckclickner@
comcast.net.
Re-usable shopping bags as seen
on p. 39, July/Aug.'08 Record. Royal blue
printed with white daisies and “P.E.O. Women
Helping Women”. $7.50 ppd. Checks to Ch.
AP c/o Jean Wadsworth, P.O. Box 84, Basking
Ridge, NJ 07920.
P.E.O. Decal! 4 x 6 oval, white with
black P.E.O. and web address. $3 each or 2 for
$5. Send check to Chapter AR c/o Catherine
White, 7383 Ruby Stone Court, Leland, NC
28451. Or email csnowm@gmail.com
scented P.E.O. CAndle
Soy-based, elegant crème brûlée scent in
eco-friendly recycled 16 oz. tin with marguerite
label. $10 each + $12 S/H (for 1-18 candles).
Contact: Chapter G c/o D. Bush, 1107 S
Quenath, Sapulpa, OK 74066, 918-224-1012 or
deellenb@yahoo.com.
PEO SUN CATCHER–This sparkling
beveled glass ornament presents a beautiful
etching of our star. A great gift for the
Christmas tree or a sunny window. $10
incl. shipping. Ch. BH c/o Jane Lennox,
665 BF Goodrich Road, Marietta, OH 45750
janelennox@yahoo.com
P.E.O. Window Cling: “Women helping
women reach for the stars-P.E.O.” 3” round
for inside of windows. $2 each (S&H included)
prepaid to Chapter CE c/o Jeanie Felts, P.O.
Box 709, Siloam Springs, AR 27261. 479-524-6383.
P.E.O. HOMES
COLORADO P.E.O. CHAPTER
house–in Colorado Springs, CO, offers for
residency three different floor plans: 5 suites
(275 sq. ft.); 2 expanded suites (525 sq. ft.); and
5 one-bedroom apartments (820 sq. ft.).
All floor plans have private bathrooms. The
two larger floor plans have a kitchenette
and small dining area, a living room and a
sleeping area. One-bedroom apartments
have a separate bedroom. All residences have
private entrances, patio and a small garden
plot. Leases are month-to-month and include
three meals daily, light housekeeping, on-site
supervision, use of laundry equipment and
a security system. A carport is available and
local transportation is provided. All units have
ample storage space. Additional storage space
can be rented. Common facilities include a
large dining room, a living room with fireplace,
a library and several sitting areas. The entire
facility is at ground-level—no stairs anywhere.
Chapter House is located in a beautiful park
where nature and wildlife provide enjoyment
for the residents. Its small size promotes a true
family atmosphere between all residents and
the staff at Chapter House. Eligible for residency
are members of P.E.O., their family members,
BILs and P.E.O.-sponsored individuals. All
residents must be able to maintain a medically
independent lifestyle. For more information,
contact the Executive Director at 1819 W
Cheyenne Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Ph.
719-473-7670 or email colopeo@msn.com. The
website at www.peochapterhouse.org provides
more detailed descriptions and photographs.
AT THE NEBRASKA P.E.O. Home,
licensed as an assisted-living facility, TLC is
the secret ingredient—whether it’s in the
home-cooked meals, the private room with
bath, the beauty salon, the Daisy van trips
or the very attentive staff. Everyone wishes
they’d come sooner. Contact Tracy Magill,
Adm., Nebraska P.E.O. Home, 415 North 5th
St, Beatrice, NE 68310 or call 402-228-4208 to
check on your room.
California P.E.O. Home is creating a
sisters with their BILs to enjoy economical P.E.O.
community living in a wonderful location.
Come add your vitality to our Chapter House
community for short- or long-term residence.
For information, contact Idaho Chapter House
Manager, 114 E Logan, Caldwell, ID 83605.
Tel.: 208-459-3552. Email: PEOCH@aol.com.
BOOKS
FOUNDERS DAY program or initiate gift!
Factual storyline beautifully presented in paper
doll book form. “Seven Sisters Follow A Star—The
P.E.O. Founders” $15 ppd., Ch. DP, Martha
Daniel, 5106 91st, Lubbock, TX 79424.
BABY OWNER’S MANUAL–Operating
instructions no baby should be delivered
without! Signed by P.E.O. author. The
perfect humor gift for new parents. See at
www.BabyAnOwnersManual.com. $12.25 ppd.
to Ch. CH c/o Julie Long, 8 Greentree Lane,
Cheswick, PA 15024.
“R SISTERS’ BEST” 300+ recipes for
beginners to gourmets. Three ring binder with
dividers, plus stand for easy use. $18, including
shipping, to Ch. R, Rita Jensen, 1508 E
Cambridge Ln, Spokane, WA 99203. rkjens@
comcast.net.
WHEN THE LILACS Bloom Again,
a memoir by Kathe Bryant. W.W.II story about
faith, hope, love and the tenacity of the human
spirit. Cks. to Ch. AV c/o Kathe Bryant, 1323
Almond Ct, Plainfield, IN 46168. $20 ppd.
SOUP COOKBOOKS–personal recipes of
Ch. AS. Great gifts! $15 ppd. Kay Wells, 18 Fox
Hollow, Joplin, MO 64804.
Best Bites Cookbook from Ch. DS.
Time honored recipes from our members along
the lakeshore. $10.00 plus shipping. Contact
Peggy Leach at PegLeach@charter.net or at
17727 Cobblefield Lane, Spring Lake, MI 49456.
Take Thyme to Savor Incredible
Edibles of P.E.O. Ch. B, AL: 400 mouthwatering,
tested recipes, many using herbs, in a
beautiful 3-ring binder complete with stand
that stores in the book. Organized in 26
categories, recipes are easy to find and use.
Only $15 plus $5.95 S/H payable to: Ch. B, 2821
Sterling Way, Birmingham, AL 35242. For bulk
rate email: chapterbcookbooks@mac.com.
different type of senior living experience. We
are building a new retirement community in
Alhambra, CA. Redstone will be more than a
new place to live; it will be a new way of life.
To find out more information about Redstone,
call 888-810-8820 or visit our website at www.
redstoneliving.org.
IDAHO P.E.O. CHAPTER House in
Caldwell, Idaho, offers a lovely campus living
environment. We welcome P.E.O. sisters and
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A P.E.O. You Should
Know
Suzanne Shaler
Chapter MY, Coronado, California
Initiation Date: August 13, 1945
Suzanne Shaler was 22 years old when she
first heard a dulcimer being played. More than
50 years went by before she heard anyone play
a dulcimer again. One day, just short of her
80th birthday, Suzanne was walking through
Old Town San Diego and happened upon a
young woman playing a dulcimer on an outdoor
stage. Suzanne told the woman, Connie Allen,
how she had been thinking about buying a
dulcimer for about 50 years or so. Connie,
a master of the Mountain dulcimer who is
known in dulcimer circles across the country,
was enthusiastic and responded with an offer
for Suzanne to come to her house for lessons, if
she bought a dulcimer. Suzanne, a self-taught
guitar player who taught guitar lessons to
children and adults alike, jumped at the chance
to learn how to play her new instrument.
Playing the dulcimer turned out to be more
difficult than Suzanne expected. She tried
two lessons and bought a book, thinking that
would be enough since she was an accomplished guitar player, but the dulcimer was a
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different animal all together. Now Suzanne
has had more than 70 dulcimer lessons and is
still perfecting her artistry on the instrument.
She practices for hours on end and loves the
dulcimer’s sweet sound.
What interested you in
playing the dulcimer
and what do you enjoy
about playing music
in general?
How were you
introduced to P.E.O.
and what do you
like most about it?
I like to sing and think the dulcimer is
good accompaniment for singing. It’s
unusual—the sweet sound is so pretty. I
can listen to it and play it for hours. The
dulcimer is strong in the southeast, but
it’s a dying breed in California. I can’t find
a single other dulcimer player in all of
San Diego County. I play the mountain
dulcimer which has three strings. The
sound of one dulcimer playing is like
the sound of one hand clapping in the
forest, but to put two dulcimers together
is the sweetest sound in the world.
I came from a long line of P.E.O.s.
My mother, grandmother, aunts and
various cousins were all P.E.O.s. I quit
teaching in 1957 and became more
active in P.E.O. Then I returned to
teaching for 10 years in ‘69. My P.E.O.
chapter began as a small group of
friends that eventually grew into the
large group it is today. I have become
so fond of the people. P.E.O. is a
very pleasant part of my life. The
connections are important.
Tell us about
your family.
I have three siblings (two sisters
and one brother) all over 80 years
old now. My brother and one sister
live in Pocatello, Idaho, and my
other sister lives in Seattle,
Washington. My mother lived to be
93 years old. My siblings and I come
from a line of long-lived family
members. My husband, Paul, died
six years ago, and I have two sons,
Barton, 50 and David, 46, who live
nearby and two grandchildren,
Andrew, 16 and Sarah, 12. Both
Barton and David live less than two
hours away from me.
What are you most
proud of in your life?
I’m proud of winning the Idaho State
Golf Championship in 1948.
I also attended school board
meetings regularly to fight against
cutting libraries from the school system.
I fought that and got them to keep
libraries in schools. I’m proud of that.
I’m proud of having two sons who
live close to me. I really like that they
are nearby.
Once I did a program for P.E.O.
playing my guitar and dulcimer, and I
write some of my own music.
In 2003 I bought a hot, little car that
I’m really proud of too—a lustrous,
light blue Toyota Celica. My sons and
the salesman said I was too old for that
kind of car. I drive it everywhere.
To the
POINT
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
CORRECTION TO AMENDMENT FOR
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
CIRCULARIZATION—INCLUDING
EMAIL CIRCULARIZATION
In your March-April 2009 P.E.O. Record, page 52, the
NOTE: following amendment E-10 should state: “NOTE: If
E-10 is adopted,” rather than “NOTE: If E-9 is adopted....”
Do not use the Directory of Presidents on the website for
circularization! None of our publications or our listings, e.g.,
Bed and Breakfast, Rx:TLC, Reciprocity Reference, are to be
used as mailing lists or mass emails. Emails are only intended
for official P.E.O. business, e.g., sending a Form FR or
contacting an officer regarding a dimit.
THE P.E.O. RECORD ON TAPE
For information regarding The P.E.O. Record on tape,
please contact Anne Vaeth, 11321 Craig, Overland Park,
KS 66210; akv@everestkc.net. This service for our visually
impaired sisters is provided free of charge by Chapter DO,
Kansas City, Missouri.
TECHNOLOGY CONTACT(s) FOR
LOCAL CHAPTERS
Each local chapter should have an appointed technology
contact(s) who frequently accesses peointernational.org
and (as applicable) the state/provincial/district website.
Responsibilities include:
n printing
current forms for officers without computers
n assisting
committees and members, as needed, to order
supplies and other P.E.O. items, obtain updates for philanthropies and membership resources
Our members provide us with these email addresses with
the understanding they will not receive “spam” emails from
P.E.O. members or mass emails. Chapter presidents and
state officers have allowed us to publish their email addresses
for your convenience. Please respect their trust in us.
Each P.E.O. needs to be aware of the provisions of
Standing Rule #2 of the International Chapter, found on
page 82 of the Constitution. Standing Rule #2 requires
state and/or International executive board authorization for
circularization among members, local chapters, reciprocity
groups, or P.E.O. Groups. Circularization is defined as the
circulation of letters or canvassing members and/or chapters.
ANY CIRCULARIZATION beyond the state chapter ON
ANY SUBJECT must be authorized in advance by the
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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Send completed form including your former address printed
in the upper right corner (or give address at which magazine
was last received) six weeks in advance of your move.
Mail: Membership Dept., P.E.O. Executive Office
3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312-2899
Fax: The P. E.O. Record, 515-279-3554
Call: 800-343-4921 (automated line available 24 hours
a day. May not be available in all areas of Canada.)
Email:membership@peodsm.org
Web: peointernational.org (click on address change form)
Automatic Address Change: The P.E.O. Record may be
mailed to two different addresses if the same seasonal
address is used at the same time every year.
Address or Name Change
(please print)
Chapter letter(s)___________________________ State _____ Date Address Effective ______________________
Name _______________________________________________________________________________________
Street or Box Address __________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________State ______Zip Code
Thank You!
Together We Are Doing It!
Even in hard economic times, your personal
support as well as your chapter’s financial
contributions for our projects and recipients
will ensure that P.E.O. stays healthy and
continues to make an impact throughout the
world. Be proud of our good work as we have:
Graduated approximately
8,100 women from Cottey College
since it was first gifted to the P.E.O.
Sisterhood in 1927.
n Educational Loan Fund loans are
Had a total of more than 80,000
recipients of ELF, IPS, PCE and
PSA, and have given almost $190
million in financial assistance:
n Program for Continuing Education
more than $121 million since 1907.
n International Peace Scholarships are
more than $24 million since 1949.
grants are more than $33 million
since 1973.
n P.E.O. Scholar Awards are more
than $11 million since 1991.
Thank you for all you are doing.
Although not a project but an
important component of our financial structure, the P.E.O. Foundation
has grown to more than $73 million
in more than 800 funds since 1961.
You did all of this while supporting
the STAR Project, a pilot project for
high school seniors, with contributions of nearly $500,000. Take
a minute and give yourselves a
pat on the back.

PEO International

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