PROCEEDINGS
ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THIRD ANNUAL
CONVENTION
IOWA STATE CHAPTER
P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
Iowa State Chapter Organized
October 13, 1893
Downtown Marriott Hotel
Des Moines, Iowa
May 30- 31, 2015
HOSTESS CHAPTERS – SE-15
H
B
AQ
D
KA
DG
CG
Albia
Bloomfield
Brighton
Centerville
Centerville
Eddyville
Eldon
CM
F
X
IO
NN
G
HC
Keota
Moulton
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Ottumwa
HR
IN
L
J
MX
OC
Y
Ottumwa
Ottumwa
Sigourney
Washington
Washington
Washington
What Cheer
I always look forward to state convention each year. It’s time to get new information,
exchange information, renew friendships, and meet new sisters. This year was our 123 rd
convention with 712 delegates, visitors, BILs, and family members. Convention this
year was full of Renaissance women. Our sisters are extremely talented and this year we
have been surprised by the hidden talents we have discovered that our sisters have.
The Proceedings of the convention provide a comprehensive report of the 2014-2015 year
of P.E.O. in Iowa. You will find the minutes of each business session; the reports of all
officers, committees and boards, and paid staff; all speeches, the invocation and
devotions given during convention; and the listing of sisters and the tributes to Past
Presidents of Iowa who joined Chapter Eternal this past year, March 1 2014 – February
28, 2015. You will find the schedule for the next few years’ official visits, and the
hostess groups for future Iowa conventions. Also included are the Directory of Iowa
State Chapter’s Boards and Committees, the listing of Past Presidents of Iowa State
Chapter, and the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Iowa State Chapter and of the Iowa
P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. Also, you will find your chapter’s place in rotation to provide
a delegate to the convention of International Chapter.
Thank you to the 21 chapters in Hostess Group SE-15 who did an absolutely wonderful
job in putting on this convention. What a fantastic group of creative Renaissance Women
there were in this group. While I had a good idea as to what they were doing, I was
“blown away” when I saw the results. Thank you to the delegates, project chairmen,
committee members, and board members for all the hard work they did for this
convention. Sisters were busy trading ideas on how to find new members, how to
strengthen their chapters, fun programs, getting information on the projects, etc. We also
heard about the many ways loving concern is expressed for sisters – active or inactive,
and other women in need.
I hope you left convention with a renewed knowledge and feeling for our sisterhood and
that you shared this with your chapter. We have made a difference in the lives of
thousands of women and their educational needs. Our sisterhood is a powerful
organization and we need to continue to support it so we can continue helping women
and women’s educations. We do make a difference!
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as your president.
-Liz Bunnell
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THE P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
Founded on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, Iowa
January 21, 1869
THE FOUNDERS
Mary Allen Stafford ..................................................................................... 1848-1927
Alice Bird Babb ........................................................................................... 1850-1926
Hattie Briggs Bousquet ................................................................................ 1849-1877
Alice Virginia Coffin ................................................................................... 1848-1888
Suela Pearson Penfield................................................................................. 1851-1920
Franc Roads Elliott ...................................................................................... 1852-1924
Ella Stewart.................................................................................................. 1848-1894
GUEST OF HONOR
Beth Ledbetter
Second Vice President, International Chapter
Past President, Tennessee State Chapter
MEMBERS OF HONOR
Elizabeth E. Garrels, NZ
Past President, International Chapter
Past President, Iowa State Chapter
IOWA STATE CHAPTER
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President ............................................................... Elizabeth A. Bunnell, OO, Fairfield
Vice President .................................................................. Kathy I. Wilke, DS, Odebolt
Organizer .................................................................. Catherine M. Fouts, AO, Newton
Treasurer ........................................................................... Pat A. Shipley, CH, Villisca
Secretary ............................................................................... Kate Raun, OR, Norwalk
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer .......................................................... Dawn Gibson, BA
Convention Coordinators ....................................................................... Jane Roul, OH
Carrie Dunham-LaGree, KT
Webmaster ................................................................................ Margaret Hubbard, BC
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STANDING COMMITTEES
Amendments and Recommendations
Cheryl Liles, KV, Chairman
Christine Stolz, EN
Susan Wulf Osvald, BJ
History
Jan Dooley, OO, Chairman
Kris Ziegman, DS
Cottey College
Marlene Parrott, FN, Chairman
Linda King, Q
Elisabeth Reynoldson, K
Cheryl Neill, R
Membership
Beverly A. Templeton, FN, Chairman
Dana Lillis, PE
Carol Goldsmith, CB
Lisa Reindl, OV
Lori Gilroy, DE
Finance
Jennifer Brown, LS, Chairman
Brenda Cooper, CS
Rachel Allen, MV
Scholarship Selection
Gaye Roberts, OP, Chairman
Linda Mitcheltree, I
Jan Stillman, BK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund
President ............................................................................................. Deb Gaskill, EX
Vice President ........................................................................................... Kim Fara, IS
Treasurer ................................................................................................... Kim Fara, IS
Secretary ............................................................................................... Sally Long, EH
Member ....................................................................................... Carrie Wilkinson, OP
Member ............................................................................................... Liz Bunnell, OO
Member .............................................................................................. Kathy Wilke, DS
APPOINTMENTS
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund.............................................................. Cindy Dunn, U
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund .................................... Jolene Huen, OR
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education ........................................ Linda Hoobin, LS
P.E.O. Scholar Awards ................................................................... Christin Smith, FC
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship ............................................................ Bethany Larson, NM
Parliamentarian ...................................................................................... Beth Ledbetter
ADVISERS
Cottey College ................................................................................... Kathy Wilke, DS
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund............................................................. Pat Shipley, CH
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund ....................................... Kate Raun, OR
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Educations ......................................... Pat Shipley, CH
P.E.O. Scholar Awards ......................................................................... Kate Raun, OR
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship ..................................................................... Kate Raun, OR
P.E.O. Groups ................................................................................. Jill Mortenson, OV
P.E.O. Reciprocity Groups ................................................................... Pat Shipley, CH
History Committee ............................................................................... Pat Shipley, CH
Membership Committee ..................................................................... Kathy Wilke, DS
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Nominating Committee
Glenda Dixon OP................................................................... Chairman, District 1
Jan Snyder, CE ........................................................................................ District 2
Mary Funk, OQ ....................................................................................... District 3
Karen Collins, MF ................................................................................... District 4
Jennifer Anderson, MB ............................................................................ District 5
5 Year Finance and Long Range Planning Committee
Glenda Dixon, OP, Chairman
Liz Bunnell, OO
Dawn Gibson, BA
Kate Raun, OR
Brenda Cooper, CS
Dana Wenstrand, DN
PAST PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
President ........................................................................ Margaret P. Hubbard, BC
Vice President ......................................................................Jill E. Mortenson, OV
Secretary-Treasurer .............................................................. Judy A. Hughes, MF
HOSTESS GROUP SE-15
Chairman ........................................................................... Annette Scieszinski, H
Vice Chairman .........................................................................Jean Ann Ross, HR
Secretary-Treasurer ...................................................................... Mindi Rees, OC
PRESIDENTS OF HOSTESS GROUP SE-15 CHAPTERS
H
B
AQ
D
KA
DG
CG
CM
F
X
Albia ................ Annette Scieszinksi
Bloomfield ........... Rhonda Northup
Brighton .....................Joyce Wilson
Centerville................... Vicki Moore
Centerville............... Connie Coulter
Eddyville .................. Natalie Probst
Eldon .........................Beverly Sloan
Keota ................. Margaret Brinning
Moulton ..................... Janice Avery
Oskaloosa ..................... Marla Reed
IO Oskaloosa ................... Vicki Wright
NN Oskaloosa ................ Veronica Grim
G
Ottumwa ................Cathy Penniston
HC Ottumwa ........................ Eileen Day
HR Ottumwa .................. Jean Ann Ross
L
Sigourney ........................Debi Fritz
J
Washington ................. Sara Bartlett
MX Washington ............... Marjorie Lins
OC Washington ............ Deborah Jewell
Y What Cheer ........................ Kim Stek
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2015 CONVENTION COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Administration and Facilities
Auditorium Letters............................. Donna Bohlmann, DG; Natalie Probst, DG
Collection Table.....................................Cathy Penniston, G; Stephanie Dostal, G
Decorations .............................. Cherie Westendorf, CM; Margaret Brinning, CM
Debbie Fritz, L
Displays ......................................................... Byranna Kaster, F; Janice Avery, F
Bev Sloan, CG; Diana Harness, CG
Fundraiser .................................................... Mindi Rees, OC; Debbie Jewell, OC
Greeters ..................................................... Kathie Lawrence, IN; Ruth Arnold, IN
Hospitality ................................................. Kathy Hunt, MX; Lynda Miksch, MX
Jane Sheston, KA; Jean Lesch, KA; Connie Coulter, KA
Information/Lost and Found ...................... Eileen Day, HC; Susan McMillin, HC
Lori Eldenkamp, HC; Christi Kubbe, HR
Kits ............................................................................ Chapters G, HC, HR and IN
Marketplace .............................................Christine McClure, B; Carolyn Scott, B
Music .............................. Linda Soukup, OC; Debbie Jewell, OC; Sara Bartlett, J
Registration ........................................................Heather Bombei, Y; Kim Stek, Y
Phyllis Fox, IO; Vicki Wright, IO; Becke Arnold, IO
Promotion of Hostess area ..................... Veronica Grim, NN; Jennifer Cohrt, NN
Signage ...................................................... Lynda Kauzlarich, D; Dana Moritz, D
Ticket Takers .........................................Cathy Penniston, G; Stephanie Dostal, G
Program
Chairman of the Guards .............................................................. Susan Daniels, H
Period of Instruction ........................... Joyce Wilson, AQ; Marcella Loeffler, AQ
Time of Remembrance.......................... Sharon Falck, X; Stephanie Cornelder, X
Invitation ..................................................................................... Susan Daniels, H
CONVENTION COMMITTEES
Committee to Approve the Minutes ................................. Barb Nelson, CH, Chairman
Dotty Raun, OR
Credentials Committee...................................................... Janice Hyde, OO, Chairman
Katie DeJean, DS; Kelley Meyer, AO
Tellers ....................................................................................... Margaret Hubbard, BC
and selected guards
CONVENTION ASSISTANTS
Assistant to the Secretary ................................................................. Dawn Gibson, BA
Assistants to the Board............................................. Cheryl Kolar, OP, Head Assistant
Deb Martin, MB; Lori Fry, OO
Kendra West, DJ, TX; Jennifer Wheeler, M, UT
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GUARDS
Susan Daniels, H, Chairman of the Guards
H
B
AQ
D
KA
DG
CG
CM
F
X
IO
Albia ........................... Terri Bender
Bloomfield .............. Valerie Bigsby
Brighton .............. Marcella Loeffler
Centerville...........Lynda Kauzlarich
Centerville............... Connie Coulter
Eddyville ............. Donna Bohlmann
Eldon .........................Beverly Sloan
Keota ................. Cherie Westendorf
Moulton .................. Sharena Kaster
Oskaloosa ................ Andrea Dursky
Oskaloosa ................... Inez Greahek
NN Oskaloosa ................. Jennifer Cohrt
G
Ottumwa ............... Cathy Penniston
HC Ottumwa ................ Susan McMillin
HR Ottumwa ................... Gerri Kearney
IN Ottumwa ......................Kathy Engel
L
Sigourney ............ Barbara Coffman
J
Washington............... Reagan Loula
MX Washington............Jane Cuddeback
OC Washington...................... Cathi Hill
Y What Cheer ............. Berdette Ogden
CONVENTION RULES
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4.
Admission to business meetings of convention shall be by registration badge.
Visitors will present membership cards and register before being seated.
No gifts will be presented on the floor of convention.
A committee, appointed by the president, has the responsibility to read and
approve the minutes of convention; minutes will not be read during business
meetings.
5. Addresses, remarks and answers to questions given by the representative of
International Chapter or by the organizer, shall not be taped, duplicated or
distributed.
6. Use of cameras or camera phones is prohibited during business meetings.
7. No cell phone, pager, tape recorder, iPad, or laptop may be used during the
meetings. Place cell phone on silent mode. Exception: The secretary and her
assistant may use laptops for their assigned duties.
8. Assistants and guards will distribute necessary communications except during
speeches or musical presentations.
9. Inability to hear shall be signified by raising hand.
10. A member addressing the chair shall give her name, chapter, and city before
being recognized. No member shall speak more than once on a question or
longer than three minutes without consent of convention.
11. Two copies of a motion shall be written on the official P.E.O. motion form and
given to the president and secretary.
12. Amendments adopted at convention will take effect at the close of convention
and as instructed in state bylaws.
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PRECONVENTION PROGRAM
Thursday, May 28, 2015
9:00 a.m.
Preconvention Board Meeting .................................................. Presidential Suite
1:30 – 3:30
p.m.
Executive Board Meeting with Beth Ledbetter ......................... Presidential Suite
Friday, May 29, 2015
10:30 a.m.
Amendments and Recommendations Committee ..................... Presidential Suite
1:00 p.m.
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. Board Meeting .... Sioux City Room, Third Floor
1:00 p.m.
Registration Setup ................................................................ Foyer, Second Floor
1 – 4:00 p.m. Displays Setup – Projects, Yearbooks, Marketplace ... Hall of Cities, Third Floor
1:30 p.m.
Cottey Committee meeting with Beth Ledbetter ......................... Waterloo Room
2:30 p.m.
Registration/Credentials Committee meeting ...................... Foyer, Second Floor
3:00 p.m.
Scholarship Selection Committee meeting ............................... Presidential Suite
3 – 9:00 p.m. Hospitality Room Open .......................................... Dubuque Room, Third Floor
3 – 9:00 p.m. Registration Open ................................................................ Foyer, Second Floor
4:30 p.m.
Committee to Approve the Minutes ..................................... Foyer, Second Floor
6:00 p.m.
Preconvention Dinner ........................................ Des Moines Room, Third Floor
6:00 p.m.
Past President’s Dinner ........................................... Waterloo Room, Third Floor
6:30–8:30 p.m. Projects Display Room Open .................................... Hall of Cities, Third Floor
7:00 p.m.
Guards Rehearsal .................................................. Iowa Ballroom, Second Floor
Saturday, May 30, 2015
6:30 –
Preconvention Breakfast .................................... Des Moines Room, Third Floor
8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
Other Breakfast Options ................................................. Starbucks, Hotel Lobby
7:00 a.m. –
Registration Open ................................................................ Foyer, Second Floor
6:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
Hospitality Room Open .......................................... Dubuque Room, Third Floor
7:30 a.m.
Period of Instruction Rehearsal ............................. Iowa Ballroom, Second Floor
7:30 a.m. –
Project Display Room Open (when not in session) ..... Hall of Cities, Third Floor
6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
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Orientation for First Time Delegates .Portion of Des Moines Room, Third Floor
MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SECOND ANNUAL
CONVENTION
IOWA STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
BUSINESS MEETING
P.E.O. Renaissance Women
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Des Moines Room
Marriott Hotel, Des Moines, IA
9:00 a.m.
The 123rd Annual Convention of Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood convened
at 9:00a.m., Saturday, May 30th at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines, Iowa.
Chapters serving as the Hostess Group were B Bloomfield, D Centerville, F Moulton, G
Ottumwa, H Albia, J Washington, L Sigourney, X Oskaloosa, Y What Cheer, AQ
Brighton, CG Eldon, CM Keota, DG Eddyville, HC Ottumwa, HR Ottumwa, IO
Oskaloosa, KA Centerville, MX Washington, NN Oskaloosa, and OC Washington.
The meeting was called to order by President Liz Bunnell, Chapter OO Fairfield at 9:01
a.m.
The president welcomed everyone on behalf of the Executive Board of Iowa State
Chapter and the state committees and boards. Delegates and visitors were encouraged to
take time to visit the Projects Room to get ideas to take back to their chapters.
Dotty Raun, Chapter OR Norwalk, delivered the invocation. Barbara Gaumer, Chapter
OO Fairfield, led the Pledge of Allegiance, after which Janet Nash, also from Chapter
OO Fairfield, led the singing of “O Canada” and the “Star Spangled Banner”.
Judge Ramona D Belcher performed PHENOMENAL WOMAN by Maya Angelou.
Head Guard Susan Daniels gave the report of the guards.
The first report of the Credentials Committee was given by Janice Hyde, Chapter OO
Fairfield. Janice reminded the convention that the members of convention were listed
on pages 16 through 19 in the printed program and she noted that any changes in the list
would not be read, but would be available at the Information Table. 402 members of
convention were reported. On a motion of the chairman, the credentials report was
adopted.
A quorum being present, the president declared the 123 rd convention of Iowa State
Chapter opened in due form and ready for the transaction of business.
Barbara (Babs) Moore, Chapter DT Mount Vernon, led the singing of the Opening Ode.
Ruth Roberts, Chapter OP Cedar Rapids led the reciting of the Objects and Aims.
Kathryn Carpenter, Chapter DJ Dallas TX gave the devotions.
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The president introduced and welcomed Beth Ledbetter, as the Representative of
International Chapter. Beth is a member of Chapter AE Johnson City TN, past president
of Tennessee and currently serves as 1st Vice President of International Chapter.
Member of Honor, Elizabeth Garrels, Chapter NZ Mount Pleasant, past president of
Iowa State Chapter and past president of International Chapter, currently serves the
International Chapter as chairman of P.E.O. Sesquicentennial Committee.
Marnie Hubbard, Chapter BC Waverly, president of the Past Presidents’ Circle was
recognized. Past presidents’ convention pictures and themes were scrolled while
convention was assembling. Past presidents were asked to stand and be recognized. The
secretary was asked to send greeting to those past presidents unable to attend
convention.
President Liz Bunnell introduced the members of the executive board: Kathy Wilke,
Chapter DS Odebolt, Vice President; Catherine Fouts, Chapter AO Newton, Organizer;
Pat Shipley, Chapter CH Villisca, Treasurer; Kate Raun, Chapter OR Norwalk,
Secretary.
The president introduced Susan Voss, Chapter OH Des Moines, and Glenda Dixon,
Chapter OP Cedar Rapids, past presidents of Iowa State Chapter and Chairman and Vice
Chairman, respectively, of the 2019 Executive Committee planning Convention of
International Chapter to be held in Des Moines.
The president recognized those serving on the board of Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund Inc.,
projects chairmen and those serving on state committees.
The president introduced Dawn Gibson, Chapter BA Colfax, Assistant SecretaryTreasurer; Jane Roul, Chapter OH Des Moines, and Carrie Dunham-LaGree, Chapter
KT Des Moines, Convention Co-Coordinators; and Margaret Hubbard, Chapter BC
Waverly, past president of Iowa State Chapter, Webmaster.
By general consent, the president omitted the reading of the names of the guards, tellers,
convention committees, and advisers as they were printed in the program and appear in
the official proceedings of this convention. The president thanked all for their
willingness to serve the convention.
Chairman of Convention Annette Scieszinski, Chapter H Albia, was introduced.
Annette extended a welcome to all and introduced the co-officers, Vice Chairman, Jean
Ann Ross, Chapter HR Ottumwa and Secretary-Treasurer, Mindi Rees, Chapter OC
Washington. Annette thanked the chapters from HG SE-15 and asked the delegates to
stand and be recognized.
The president introduced five special sisters serving as convention assistants and who
have supported her through this journey: Cheryl Kolar, Chapter OP Cedar Rapids, Deb
Martin, Chapter MB Fairfield, Lori Fry, Chapter OO Fairfield, Kendra West, Chapter
DJ Dallas TX, and Jennifer Wheeler, Chapter M Ogden UT.
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Kate Raun, Secretary, moved that the rules of convention, as printed in the program, be
adopted. The motion was seconded and adopted.
Kate Raun, Secretary, moved the adoption of the printed program with necessary
changes. The motion was seconded and adopted.
President Liz Bunnell announced that the annual reports of the state officers could be
found in the convention program. She encouraged members to read the important
information about what the officers accomplished over the last year and to incorporate
the information in reports to chapters. She announced that the officers’ written reports
will be included in the proceedings of convention.
The president announced that annual reports of the Cottey, History, Membership and
Scholarship Selection Committees could be found in the convention program. Reports
from the P.E.O. Groups Adviser and the Transportation Committee are also included.
All reports will be included in the proceedings of convention. Delegates were reminded
to review the Finance Report prior to action later during convention.
The members of the Committee to Approve Minutes of Convention were introduced and
thanked for assisting the secretary with the minutes: Barbara Nelson, Chapter CH
Villisca, and Dotty Raun, Chapter OR Norwalk.
The president announced that Beth Ledbetter, Representative of International Chapter
would serve as convention parliamentarian.
Marnie Hubbard, Chapter BC Waverly was appointed Head Teller. She will advise
tellers during the presentation of amendments.
Chapters EP and NL Storm Lake have successfully completed the necessary procedures
for merger. The newly merged Chapter EP-NL delegate was recognized. Chapter EPNL will be presented with its Certificate of Merger.
Kate Raun, Secretary, read the correspondence a letter from Maria T. Baseggio,
President of International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Following the introduction by President Liz Bunnell, the Representative of International
Chapter Beth Ledbetter presented the keynote address titled Are Your Roots Showing?
The president thanked her for her inspiring message.
Those delegates attending their first state convention were recognized. Those delegates
who were celebrating their 50th year in P.E.O. were recognized as were those celebrating
more than 50 years.
The pianists for convention were Linda Soukup, Chapter OC Washington, and Sara
Bartlett, Chapter J Washington. Delegates stood to sing “Golden Girls Salute.”
By authorization of the executive board, the secretary moved to grant disbandment to
Chapter BF Afton. The vote was favorable and the disbandment was granted, effective
May 30, 2015.
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By authorization of the executive board, the secretary moved to grant disbandment to
Chapter GA Des Moines. The vote was favorable and the disbandment was granted,
effective May 30, 2015.
By authorization of the executive board, the secretary moved to grant disbandment to
Chapter IN Ottumwa. The vote was favorable and the disbandment was granted,
effective May 30, 2015.
By general consent, the membership report of disbanded chapters was not read but will
be included in the printed proceedings of this convention.
Andrea Dursky, Chapter X Oskaloosa shared an entertaining parody.
Susan Voss, Chapter OH Des Moines, and Glenda Dixon, Chapter OP Cedar Rapids
provided an update on the happenings related to hosting the 2019 Convention of
International Chapter in Des Moines.
The president recognized Gaye Roberts, Chapter OP Cedar Rapids, chairman of the
Scholarship Selection Committee. Gaye introduced committee members Linda
Mitcheltree, Chapter I Keosauqua, and Jan Stillman, Chapter BK Emmetsburg, then
provided the delegates with an update.
Dr. Melanie Gottlieb, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Cottey provided an
update for us on efforts to increase its enrollment.
A Question and Answer session was conducted by Beth Ledbetter, Representative of
International Chapter and Catherine Fouts, Organizer Iowa State Chapter.
Announcements were made by Convention Chairman Annette Scieszinski. The
president declared convention adjourned until 2:15 p.m. with special music beginning at
2 p.m.
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PROJECTS’ LUNCHEON
Des Moines Room 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Invocation .......................................................................................... Judy Hughes, MF
Introduction of Chairmen and Speakers ............................................. Kathy Wilke, DS
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship ............................ Jolene Huen, OR, Chairman
Claudia Pozzobon, recipient
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education ...................... Linda Hoobin, LS, Chairman
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund ............................................ Cindy Dunn, U, Chairman
Adrienne Greenwald, recipient
P.E.O. Scholar Awards .................................................. Christin Smith, FC, Chairman
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship .......................................... Bethany Larson, NM, Chairman
Shelby Sieren, recipient
Cottey College ............................................................. Marlene Parrott, FN, Chairman
Melanie Gottlieb, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. ........................................... Deb Gaskill, EX, President
Dawn Siemers, recipient
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SECOND BUSINESS MEETING
Saturday Afternoon, May 30, 2015
President Liz Bunnell called the second meeting of the 123rd Convention of Iowa State
Chapter to order at 2:19 p.m.
Head Guard Susan Daniels gave the report of the guards.
Janice Hyde gave the second credentials report. 425 members of convention were
reported. On motion of the chairman, the second report was adopted.
President Liz Bunnell reminded delegates that colored ribbons on delegate badges
designated chapter project participation. Chapters sponsoring applicants or recipients of
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O.
Program for Continuing Education Fund, P.E.O. Scholar Awards, and P.E.O. STAR
Scholarship were recognized.
Members of the IPPF Board of Directors, Chairman, Deb Gaskill, Chapter EX Lake
Mills; Kim Fara, Chapter IS Manning; Sally Long, Chapter EH Des Moines; and Carrie
Wilkinson, Chapter OP Cedar Rapids were recognized.
Glenda Dixon, Chairman of the Five Year Finance and Long-Range Planning
Committee introduced committee members and followed by a report of its work.
President Liz Bunnell recognized members of Chapter EP Storm Lake, Chapter EQ
Oakland, Chapter ES Northwood, Chapter ET Wapello, Chapter EU Allerton, EV New
London, and EW Tama for celebrating their 100 th year as a P.E.O. Chapter. President
Liz Bunnell recognized members of Chapter V Des Moines, Chapter W Leon, Chapter
X Oskaloosa, Chapter Y What Cheer, and Chapter Z Waterloo as chapters celebrating
their 125th year as a P.E.O. Chapter.
Members of Convention participated in a stretch break to “Body Boogie”.
Organizer Catherine Fouts presented the period of instruction entitled “The Mentoring
Game”, which was originally presented in Tennessee in 2013. Cathi was assisted by
members of Chapter AQ Brighton.
The report of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee was given by the
chairman Cheryl Liles, Chapter KV Fort Madison, who first introduced the other
members of the committee: Christine Stolz, Chapter EN Nashua and Susan Osvald,
Chapter BJ Audubon.
The president instructed the delegates in the procedure for presentation of amendments
and voting. Marnie Hubbard served as Chairman of the Tellers and selected guards
were appointed as assistant tellers. By general consent, President Liz Bunnell
announced that adopted amendments would take effect at the close of convention, and as
stated in the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Iowa State Chapter.
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A&R Chairman Cheryl Liles presented the 2015 proposed amendments to the Bylaws of
Iowa State Chapter. Page numbers refer to the 2014 Bylaws and Standing Rules.
1. Submitted by the Nominating Committee
(BL-3) Amend Article IV, Section 3, by striking out sentence 2 and inserting a
new sentence 2 so that if adopted the sentence would read:
A nominee for the executive board shall have been a member of the P.E.O.
Sisterhood for five years, shall have been duly elected and installed and served as
president of a local chapter for one year, and shall have given her consent to
devote time and energy to the office to which she may be a candidate.
A voice vote was taken and the amendment was adopted.
2.
Submitted by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter
(Page BL-9) Amend Article IX, Section 5, sentence 1, by striking out the word
“four” and inserting the word “five” so that if adopted the sentence would read:
The Cottey College Committee shall consist of five members, each of whom will
serve one four-year term.
A voice vote was taken and the amendment was adopted.
3. Submitted by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter
(Page BL-9) Amend Article X, by striking out Section 1 and inserting a new Section
1 so that if adopted the Section would read:
SECTION 1. DUES. The annual dues of Iowa State Chapter shall be thirty-eight
dollars and fifty cents ($38.50) per active member which shall be allocated as
follows:
a. Twenty-six dollars ($26.00) for International Chapter which includes six
dollars ($6.00) for Cottey College.
b. Twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) for Iowa State Chapter dues which
shall be allocated as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.;
Fifty cents ($.50) for Cottey College Promotion Fund;
One dollar ($1.00) for International Convention Fund;
Three dollars ($3.00) for State Convention Fund;
Six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50) for the General Fund.
A voice vote was taken and the amendment was adopted.
4.
Submitted by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter
(Page BL-11) Amend Article X, Section 5, by adding a new paragraph f as follows:
f. Expenses associated with hosting the Convention of International Chapter
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A voice vote was taken and the amendment was adopted.
A&R Chairman, Cheryl Liles presented the 2015 proposed amendments to the Standing
Rules of Iowa State Chapter.
5. Submitted by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter
(Page BL-18) Amend Standing Rules, by striking out Rule #5.
NOTE: If this amendment is adopted, the remaining standing rules will be
renumbered to conform.
A voice vote was taken and the amendment was adopted.
At the direction of the A&R Committee, the A&R chairman moved the adoption of the
following resolution:
RESOLUTION
Resolved, That the 2015-16 Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter be authorized
to correct article and section designations, punctuation and cross references and to
make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect
the intent of Iowa State Chapter.
The resolution was adopted.
A&R Chairman Cheryl Liles presented the 2015 proposed amendments to the Ceremony
of Initiation.
1. Submitted by Chapter KV, Fort Madison
(page 7) Amend Ceremony of Initiation, Part II, paragraph 10, by striking out sentence
2, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. A new sentence, “As you think in your
heart, so are you” will be inserted.
A written ballot was taken and the amendment was defeated by a count of 99 affirmative
and 306 negative.
2. Submitted by Chapter KV, Fort Madison
(page 7) Amend Ceremony of Initiation, Part II, paragraph 15, sentence 4, by striking
out the word “man” and inserting the word “humankind.” This sentence, “Truth is the
basis of all natural and spiritual law, of all that has been discovered by man or revealed
by God” will now read: “Truth is the basis of all natural and spiritual law, of all that has
been discovered by humankind or revealed by God”.
A written ballot was taken and the amendment was defeated by a count of 133
affirmative and 273 negative.
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3. Submitted by Chapter KV, Fort Madison
(page 10) Amend Ceremony of Initiation, Part III, paragraph 5, sentence 1, by striking
out the word “mankind.” The sentence “Mystery has charms for all mankind, is closely
related to the spiritual part of our natures.” Will now read, “Mystery has charms for all,
and is closely related to the spiritual part of our natures.”
A written ballot was taken and the amendment was defeated by a count of 152
affirmative and 258 negative.
The president thanked the members of the Amendments and Recommendations
committee for their diligence and hard work in preparing these amendments.
The report of the Finance Committee was given by chairman, Jennifer Brown, LS Des
Moines, who first introduced the other members of the committee: Brenda Cooper,
Chapter CS Marion, and Rachel Allen, MV Waterloo. Jennifer called attention to
specific items in the report and then moved its adoption. By general consent the motion
was divided into three parts and a majority voted in favor of each of the following: (1)
adoption of the budget; (2) transfer of surplus funds and (3) the remainder of the report.
The president stated that the adoption of this report approved the report of the assistant
treasurer.
The president thanked the members of the committee for their careful attention to the
financial details of Iowa State Chapter this past year. She added a special thank you to
Brenda Cooper for her years of service on the Finance Committee for Iowa State
Chapter. The president announced the 2014-2015 audit report was on display at the
Information table in the registration area of convention.
The next order of business was election of officers. The president noted that provisions
from the P.E.O. Constitution and the Iowa Bylaws regarding nomination and election
had been provided to the members of convention prior to convention and they would not
be read at this time.
The report of the Nominating Committee was given by the chairman, Glenda Dixon,
Chapter OP Cedar Rapids. Glenda introduced her committee: Jan Snyder, Chapter CE
Sibley; Mary Funk, Chapter OQ Des Moines; Karen Collins, Chapter MF Council
Bluffs; and Jennifer Anderson, Chapter MB Fairfield and gave the report of the
Nominating Committee. The president thanked the committee for its work.
There being no further nominations from the floor, the nominations were declared
closed. There being no objection, the written ballot was dispensed with and a voice vote
was taken. The entire slate as presented was elected as officers of Iowa State Chapter for
the ensuing year.
President: Kathy I. Wilke
Vice President: Catherine M. Fouts
Organizer: Pat Shipley
Treasurer: Kate Raun
Secretary: Bev Templeton
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The president announced the installation of new officers would take place Sunday, May
31st.
A Question and Answer session was conducted by Beth Ledbetter, Representative of
International Chapter and Catherine Fouts, Organizer Iowa State Chapter.
Convention Chairman Annette Scieszinski gave the announcements and reminded those
chapters with Official Visits coming this fall to remain in the hall for a short meeting
immediately following adjourning.
The president declared convention adjourned until 9:00 a.m. Sunday, May 31st.
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GUEST BANQUET
Des Moines Room
6:30 PM
Welcome ........................................................................................ Annette Scieszinski, H
Invocation ............................................................................................... Jan Bannister, HF
Dinner
Introductions............................................................................................. Liz Bunnell, OO
Remarks................................. Beth Ledbetter, First Vice President, International Chapter
Past President, Tennessee State Chapter
“Presidential Roast “ ............................................... Katherine Carpenter and Pat Wheeler
Entertainment ...................................................................................... Tina Haase-Findley
Closing ..................................................................................................... Liz Bunnell, OO
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Meetings following the Saturday Evening Banquet
8:45 p.m.
Hostess Group SE-15 Meeting ....................... Iowa Ballroom, Second Floor
8:45 p.m.
Hostess Group NE-16 Meeting ........................Waterloo Room, Third Floor
9:00 p.m.
Buzz Sessions ................. Hospitality Room, Sioux City Room, Third Floor
********
Sunday, June 1, 2014
6:30 –
Breakfast ..................................................... Des Moines Room, Third Floor
8:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast Meeting, Delegates to Convention of International Chapter
........................................................................ Windows on 7th, Street Level
7:00 a.m.
Other Breakfast Options .......................................... Starbucks, Hotel Lobby
7:00 –
Registration Opens ........................................................ Foyer, Second Floor
9:00 a.m.
7:30 –
Project Display Room Open ................................ Hall of Cities, Third Floor
8:15 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
Time of Remembrance Rehearsal ..................... Iowa Ballroom, Third Floor
7:30 a.m.
Hospitality Room Opens .................................. Dubuque Room, Third Floor
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TIME OF REMEMBRANCE
Iowa Ballroom, 2nd Floor
May 31, 2015
8:30 a.m.
Prelude ................................................................................................... Beth Brostrom
Solo: Wind Beneath My Wings ............................................................. Andrea Dursky
Call to Remembrance ............................................................................... Sharon Falck
Hymn .............................................................................................. Precious Memories
Tribute to Past Presidents of Iowa State Chapter
Who Have Entered Chapter Eternal
Tribute to Mary Criswell ................................................................ Anne Cleghorn, IA
Hymn ................................................................................................. Hymn of Promise
Meditation..................................................................................... Stephanie Cornelder
Postlude solo: You Raise Me Up .......................................................... Andrea Dursky
Program arranged by Chapter X, Oskaloosa
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CHAPTER ETERNAL
March 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015
A
B
C
H
I
J
K
L
M
P
Q
R
T
U
V
X
Y
Z
Mount Pleasant
Martha Hayes
Betty Bolin Mahoney
Bloomfield
Vanda L Garrett
Fairfield
Elizabeth Larson
Ro Anne J Larson
Laurel Woody
Albia
Edna Robinson
Patt Slack
Keosauqua
Gladys Hohl
Washington
Bette J Turnipseed
Osceola
Mamie Diehl
Lenore Stickler
Elleen Wheatley
Sigourney
Crystal Aldrich
Knoxville
Barbara Brubaker
Dorothy Porter
Burlington
Linda Hale
Jean Miller
Des Moines
Marilyn Grinstead
Cedar Falls
Edna Hamilton
Catherine Morin
Joyce Snyder
Marci Ferra
Garden Grove
Sarah Strom
Keokuk
Nancy Baughman
Des Moines
Marguerite Rogerson
Oskaloosa
Helen S Bowie
Bernice Hedge
What Cheer
Ra Mona Armstrong
Connie Kapple
Waterloo
Helen Duven
AA
AC
AD
AH
AI
Ames
Betsy Nims
Pearl Vest
Kim Williams
Hampton
Abigail Compton
Alice Murray
Genevieve Ziegler
Milton
Mary Noble
Dorothy Pollock
West Liberty
Venita Harned
Rock Rapids
Beverly Sieperda
Emma Lou Mauer Tolvstad
AK
Brooklyn
Arlene Keiser
AM Nevada
Marguerite Holley
Phyllis Rittgers
Janet L Severin
Anne Wakefield
AN Humeston
Reva Snyder
AO Newton
Lois Egenes
Junella Livingston
AP Harlan
Jane O Mathiasen
AR Grundy Center
Carol Severance
AS Manchester
Carol Carlson
Norma E Fenske
Verna Svaldi
AT Spencer
Barbara McKay
AU Marengo
Elizabeth Morlan
AV Prairie City
Marguerite Trunnel
Carolyn A Wilkie
AY Estherville
Harriet Barnes Rickert
Alice Eveleth
AZ Creston
Lorraine Hobbs
Dorothy Peak
BC
Waverly
Josephine Iserman
Evelyn Rathe
Margaret Schafer
BD Independence
Joan Sloan
BE Spirit Lake
Velma Anderson
Sandra Norton Andre
Julie Bowers
Geraldine Griffiths
BF Afton
Maxine Werner
BG DeWitt
Patricia Ehler
Audrey Witte
BH Monroe
Phyllis Blankenship
BJ Audubon
Pat Curtis
Gladys Rasmussen
BK Emmetsburg
Shirley Kruse
BM Grinnell
Phyllis Armstrong
BN Ackley
Jo Anne Barnes
Marlene E Gaulke
La Vonne F Huebner
BO Lake City
Phyllis Griggs
BP Indianola
Marjorie Kline
BQ Stuart
Etta Chesterman
Enid Shirley
BS Fort Madison
Barbara Machen
BV Humboldt
Dorothy M Dodgen
Mildred Henry
JoAnn R Humphreys
BW Algona
Dorothy E Muckey
BX Maquoketa
Phoebe Keck
BY Guthrie Center
Patricia Francisco
Dorothy Neal
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BZ
CA
CB
CG
CI
CJ
CK
CL
CO
CQ
CU
CV
CX
DA
DB
DD
DF
DH
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Elkader
Louise Griffith
Elizabeth Monks
Greenfield
Jeanne Steffen
Ida grove
Marilyn Graham
Helen Humeston
Eldon
Priscilla Coffman
Cincinnati
Ilin Bowen
West Des Moines
Dorothy Crawford
Lois Terzis
Mount Ayr
Judith Cunning
Eileen Lesan
Ada Stanley
Helen Terry
Oelwein
Dorleen Witt
Dennison
Virginia Crawford
Jane Mundt
Cresco
Evelyn Haight
Bedford
Martha Dinwiddie
Corning
Beverly Heaton
Margaret Roberts
Jo Ann G Turner
Columbus Junction
Ruth Buser
Montezuma
Susan Johnson
Lynn Schroedter
West Union
Frances Biermann
Jo Hoopes
Boone
Arline Jensen
Toledo
Mary Johnson
Sioux City
Doris Adams
Eugenia J Howard
Winifred MacFarlane
Marion Moline
Connie Riley
Betty Wiedemeier
DI
Hamburg
Patricia J Gill
Karen V Wanamaker
Fort Dodge
Lois Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Lois Eells
Virginia Smith Lodge
Dottie Sampson
New Hampton
Patricia Hansen
Shenandoah
EV
New London
Bonnie Baker
Helen Bishop
DJ
EX Lake Mills
BJ Martin Bliss
Crystal Christianson
DK
EY Sioux City
Kathy Aalfs
Mary Gardiner
June Thilo
DL
EZ Anita
Bette McLuen
DN
Mary Jane Carroll Lorimor
Helen Lou Westfall
DO Sidney
FA Eldora
Helen Maher
Phyllis Harmon
Agnes Wilson
FC Muscatine
DQ Reinbeck
Anita Dekock
Ruth E Emmett
Francis McRoberts
DR Adel
FE Waterloo
Janis Colwell
Roberta Clark
DS Odebolt
Bernice Hammond
Eleanor Peterson
Helen Pedersen
DV Iowa Falls
FF Glenwood
Lois Hackbarth
Margaret McKee
Julie R Slemmons
FH Sumner
DW Coon Rapids
Gwen L Heyer
Linette Patrick
FI
Clinton
Jacquelyn Thomas
Margaret Sattizahn
DY Sioux City
FJ Davenport
Esther Witmer
Anna Lee Hockridge
EA Clear Lake
FK Council Bluffs
LaVerne Calhoun
Mary Hannan
Helen O Olson
Maxine Tait
EG Rockwell City
FM Marcus
Betty Jones
Halcyon Botkin
Kathryn Knapp
Gloria Strub
EH Des Moines
FN Garner
Irene Loder
Mary Ann Eisenman
EJ Eagle Grove
Donna Mack
Elsie Ellsworth
FO Cedar Rapids
EN Nashua
Ruth Altermatt
Geraldine Naeve
FR Rolfe
EP Storm Lake
Marilyn M Mather
Regina Laird
FS Clarion
EQ Oakland
Betty Willemssen
Nancy Young
FU Anamosa
ES Northwood
Joan V Hackett
Linda Estes
FV Cedar Falls
ET Wapello
Gladys Wagner
Dorothy Boysen
FZ Story City
EU Allerton
Margaret Larson
Lois Keho
Joy Niklasen
Mildred Miskimins
GA Des Moines
Jo Wertman
GB
GD
GE
GF
GG
GH
GL
GM
GN
GO
GP
GQ
GR
GS
GT
GW
GX
HB
HD
HE
HF
HI
Alta
Joyce Peterson
Missouri Valley
Eleanor Harvey
Dubuque
Kris Stewart
Gretchen Wimsatt
Britt
Jean Swisher
Theo Tiffany
Tabor
Sherrie Gregory
Des Moines
Patricia Olson
Griswold
Kathleen Armentrout
Winifred Rudin
Cedar Rapids
Wanita LaCombe
Troas Wise
Mason City
Dorothy Kennedy
Joan Wagner
Decorah
Mary Janice Berg
Joyce Cote
Jewell
Bernice Baker
Rene Hockman
Council Bluffs
Alice Gerard
Mildred Smock
Sioux City
Linda Mansfield
Kingsley
Phyllis Clark
Winfield
Linda Westercamp
Davenport
Jacqueline R Allee
Des Moines
Thora Collins
Red Oak
Patricia L Nelson
Norma Wilson
Des Moines
Marjorie Savage
Des Moines
Audrey Korte
Des Moines
Judy Lindquist
Iowa City
Mary Jane Winnie
HK-NX Des Moines
Marian Philp
HN Ames
Darlene M Larsen
Arlene Petersen
Jean Walsh
HO Ames
Ruth M Brown
Mary Talbert
HP Des Moines
Ruth Gardner
Jane Tholen Hobbs
HQ Ottumwa
Sally A Schomers
HR Ottumwa
Phyllis Adams
Mary Lou Manns
Isabelle M Nasby
HS Newton
LaVonne Erickson
Dorothy J Eaton
Mary Evelyn Jones
Harriett Selby
HU Burlington
Marianne Ahrold
Doris Pedersen
HV Clinton
Joanne Carstensen
Sylvia Cottral
HW Forest City
Betty Berg
HX Des Moines
Mary Eliza Miller Bryan
Yvone Pope
HY Des Moines
Jo Lee Scarborough
HZ Sioux City
Helen J Smith
IA Sioux City
Marjorie Meyer
Mary J Weins
IB Davenport
Miriam C Gruenwald
Mary Jo Heming
Margaret Porter Keenan
IC Davenport
Mary Lucia Mariani
ID Madrid
Ida M Day
Anne Lundahl
IE Des Moines
Sandra Gubser
IG Keokuk
Mary L Jenkins
IH
II
IK
IL
IM
IO
IP
IQ
IR
IU
IV
IX
JA
JD
JE
Cedar Rapids
Jacqueline Heins
Margaret McIntyre
Myrna Robertson-Popa
Sharla Satterly
Eileen E Goodwin
Cedar Rapids
Gladys Anthony
Dubuque
Sue E Kaesbauer
Carlita Judge
Sioux City
Mary E Deck
Arjes Youngblade
Fort Dodge
Sandra Berke
Dorothy I Janvrin
Leola I McKinley
Oskaloosa
Judith Carriker
Helen Phillips
Dubuque
Joan Higley
Madona Holmes
Council Bluffs
Bonnie Anderson
Shirley Heinrich
Marjory Orr
Davenport
Carol Mahan
Dorothy Oloff
Hortense West
Waterloo
Mabel Kelvington
Ames
Elizabeth O Keys
Rosemary D Taylor
Waterloo
Vida Ebener
Shenandoah
Carol Wolford
Storm Lake
Jo Ann Anderson
Barbara Kearney
Ruth M Tucker
Webster City
Lola Dunn
Betty Ringer
Joyce Richards Bosworth
Minerva Moore
Irene Nelson
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JF
JG
JH
JK
JN
JQ
JS
JU
JW
JX
JY
JZ
KA
KB
KC
KF
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Iowa City
Mary E Croker
Mary Jo Fitzpatrick
Juanita Hahn
Sioux City
Lorraine Haviland
Hope Guhin
Sioux City
Virginia Asmussen
Dorothy B Johns Hansen
Helen Nelson
Des Moines
Janet E Fillman
Barbara Harrison
Florence Hoffman
Eleanor Smith
Celia S Wright
Dorothy Harris
Florence Ohme
Clinton
Elizabeth Emmons Gussak
Charles City
Carolyn Herbrechtsmeyer
Joanne Hoskins
Davenport
Maxine Hartung
Lissi C Schaff
Phyllis Shannon
Marshalltown
Lillian Cooper
Marjorie Moore
Bette Wolfe
Clinton
Marian Kopp
Fort Dodge
Nancy Higgins
Muriel Moeller
Des Moines
Jean Selden
Des Moines
Maxine L Nixon
Verlena F Oliver
Centerville
Joanne Elgin
June Farmer
Marjorie Heusinkveld
Burlington
Caroline Nees
Ames
Ruth Edna Anderson
Spencer
Marjorie Cornwall
Ramalee Pearson
Helen Neve
KG Cedar Rapids
Donna Knutson
Ruth Strathman
Gertrude Weaver
KI Dubuque
Jean La Rue
KJ Marion
Marilyn Sell
Shirley Thompson
Martha White
KK Cedar Rapids
Ruth Gorsuch
KL Cedar Falls
Faith Engelkes
Frances Fink
Martha T Holvik
Nancy Redfern
Mary Sweet
KM Des Moines
Ruch Eckles
Maxine Ireland
Margaret Pennington
Mary Van Deventer
KN Des Moines
Marie Ramsey
KO Des Moines
Carolyn McGoldrick
KP Iowa City
Dorothy Tesdell
KQ Iowa City
Mary Ann Colloton
Miriam Newman
Betty Lou Tucker
KS Waterloo
Elaine Foley
KU Davenport
Rose Marie Edgerton
Sara Maxine Howell
Gay Hoyt
KW Mason City
Irene Roberts
Janet Roberts
KZ Iowa City
Peg Cahill
Arlene Dolan
Connie Fahey
LA Des Moines
Audrey Bogardus
Violette Mae Elliott
Irene Kramer
LB Mason City
Nancy L Gilbert
LE
LG
LH
LI
LK
LL
LN
LO
LP
LR
LS
LU
LW
LZ
MA
MB
MC
MD
Clear Lake
Polly McPherren
Dee Canady
Creston
Joan Levine
Ardell Smith
Ruth York
Davenport
Jeannine Alliston
Susan Schafer
Cedar Rapids
Arlene LeMense
Cedar Falls
Maxine Ethington
Bonnie Nichols
Mildred Wood
Des Moines
Betty E Momberg
Ames
Wanda Sours
Mary T Watkins
Waterloo
Ida Breitbach
Shirley Sharp
Council Bluffs
Lorrayne Anderson
Elizabeth J Moats
Council Bluffs
Margaret Hammer
Des Moines
Ellen Winter
Cedar Rapids
Lois Craig
Kathryn Phares
Knoxville
Patricia Baker
Keokuk
Sarah Fletcher
West Des Moines
Yvonne Victoria
Fairfield
Maryls Adam
Jeanne Erickson
Elizabeth Foody
Charlotte Lamb
Altoona
Carol Skoog
Fort Dodge
Geri G Fletcher
ME Newton
Darlene G Brosig
Helen M Van Dyke
Willadene Johnson
Dorothy Loehr
Jean S Power
MF Council Bluffs
Geraldine Caughlan
Kay Young
MG Cedar Rapids
Mildred Middleton
MJ Marshalltown
Sharon McKimpson
MK Sioux City
Martha L Miller
MM-OE Muscatine
Joan Phillips
Doris Corriell
Nancy Flood
MP Dubuque
Dora Mueller
Eleanor Rafoth
MQ Council Bluffs
Joyce Schoeppner
MR Waterloo
Lyn Bremicker
Kathryn Thorpe
Jean Fairbanks
MS Des Moines
Betty W Forst
MV Cedar Falls
Laura Calderwood
Debra Donahue Riehle
MX Washington
Joy Batterson
Marian Singer
NA Iowa City
Mary Belle Brandstatter
NB Centerville
Elinor Brunk
Elizabeth Sherrard
NC Des Moines
Jeaunette Nall
NE Nevada
Barbara Toot
NG Indianola
Paula Arand
Libby Blake
Mary Criswell
Betty Davey
Doris Maltby
Suzanne Miller
NH Burlington
Helen B Lodwick
Sherry Engberg
NI Burlington
Martha Oriano
NJ Fort Dodge
Diane M Logan
NL Storm Lake
Margie Strank
NM Storm Lake
Janice E Patton
NN Oskaloosa
Elizabeth Ann Howard
NS Carroll
Donna DeShaw
Dorothy H Jones
NZ Mount Pleasant
Vivian Saint
OC Washington
Susan K Spencer
OF Waterloo
Ann P Baker
Vera Jones
OG Waterloo
Beverly Miller
OI Dubuque
Nancy Geshner
OJ Cedar Falls
Marjery Rowan
OK Perry
Genevieve Hayes
Ramona Wifvat
Dorothy E Wright
OO Fairfield
Nadine G Johnson
OR Norwalk
Trella Blackman
OU Ames
Katy Darbyshire
OV Cedar Falls
Eileen Aurand
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THIRD BUSINESS MEETING
Sunday Morning, May 31, 2015
President Liz Bunnell called the third meeting of the Iowa State Chapter to order at 9:20
a.m., Sunday, May 31st.
Head Guard Susan Daniels gave the final report of the guards.
The final report of the Credentials Committee was given by chairman, Janice Hyde who
first introduced the members of the Credentials Committee: Katie DeJean, Chapter DS
Odebolt and Kelley Meyer, Chapter AO Newton. Janice Hyde reported 427 members of
convention entitled to vote. On motion of the chairman, the final report was adopted.
The president thanked Janice and her committee for their work during convention.
Pat Wheeler, Chapter M in Utah gave the devotions.
A Q&A session with Beth Ledbetter, Representative of International Chapter and
Catherine Fouts, Organizer of Iowa State Chapter was conducted.
President Liz Bunnell recognized Kathy Wilke, Adviser to the Membership Committee
who introduced the committee members: Bev Templeton, Chapter FN Garner; Dana
Lillis, Chapter PE Johnston; Carol Goldsmith, Chapter CB Ida Grove; Lisa Reindl,
Chapter OV Cedar Falls; and Lori Gilroy, Chapter DE Perry. The Membership
Committee presented a skit, “Three Chicks and Three Clicks” Delegates were
encouraged to make a difference in their chapter and change things for the better. Bev
Templeton was thanked for her service on the Membership Committee.
Representative of International Chapter Beth Ledbetter shared the latest news from
International Chapter.
Convention Chairman Annette Scieszinski gave the following report:
Number of visitors to convention: 254
Number of BILs in attendance: 31
Total: 285
Total Project Giving: $17,657.94
President Liz Bunnell recognized the officers and chapters of Hostess Group Southeast15 and thanked them for the phenomenal planning, organizing and getting the work
done for this convention.
President Liz Bunnell made her closing remarks to convention; Renaissance Reflections.
Kathryn Carpenter, Chapter DJ TX presented a tribute to Liz.
Kate Raun moved to approve the list of Delegates for International Convention in
Indianapolis, IN October 15-17, 2015. The motion was seconded and approved.
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By unanimous consent, convention rule #6 was suspended to allow photos during the
next item of business.
The next order of business was the installation of officers. By general consent, guests
were admitted into convention hall for the installation ceremony, the presentation of the
past president’s credentials and pin, remarks by the incoming president, and invitation to
the 2016 convention.
Secretary Kate Raun called the roll of the newly elected officers of Iowa State Chapter
who were then installed by G. Anne Cleghorn, Past President of Iowa State Chapter.
President: Kathy I. Wilke
Vice President: Catherine M. Fouts
Organizer: Pat Shipley
Treasurer: Kate Raun
Secretary: Bev Templeton
Kathy Wilke, newly elected Iowa State Chapter President, accepted the gavel and asked
Beth Ledbetter, Representative of International Chapter to present the past president
credentials to Liz Bunnell. Glenda Dixon, past president presented the past president’s
pin to Liz and escorted her to her seat with the other past presidents.
President Kathy Wilke gave her incoming remarks and announced her theme: Wild
About P.E.O.
The guests of convention who were present for the Ceremony of Installation were
introduced before being escorted out of the convention hall by the guards.
An invitation to the 2016 Convention of Iowa State Chapter to be held in Des Moines,
Iowa on June 4-5, 2016, was extended by Tonya Obermire, Chapter OT Mason City on
behalf of Hostess Group NE 2016.
President Kathy Wilke accepted the invitation to the 2016 state convention on behalf of
the Iowa State Chapter.
The president announced that Rule #6 was back in effect and photographs were not
allowed.
An invitation to the 2017 Convention of Iowa State Chapter to be held in Des Moines,
Iowa on June 3-4, 2017, was extended by Bev Templeton, Chapter FN Garner,
representing Hostess Group NW-1, 2017.
Representative of International Chapter Beth Ledbetter gave a few closing remarks.
There was no unfinished business.
President Kathy Wilke announced committee appointments, which had been approved
by the newly elected executive board. She explained that the committee lists may be
picked up at the back of the convention hall and would be posted on the state website.
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She also noted that the Proceedings would be posted on the Iowa website later this
summer.
President Kathy Wilke announced that convention delegates and visitors were dismissed
following the recessional of the executive board, Representative of International
Chapter, Member of Honor and past presidents. A receiving line for newly elected
officers, immediate past president and the Representative of International Chapter was
formed at the side of the convention hall.
Annette Scieszinski shared some announcements including the winners of the
Hospitality Room door prizes.
The president gave the benediction, the 123rd annual Convention of Iowa State Chapter,
P.E.O. Sisterhood was adjourned at 11:26 a.m.
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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Serving as president of Iowa State Chapter has been an honor and privilege. The
women who have served on the board with me are true examples of Renaissance women
along with the members of the state committees, boards, and project chairmen. While
there have been some challenges this year, the Renaissance sisters in our Iowa Chapters
have done a wonderful job.
To the best of her ability, this officer served the state in performing the following duties:
 Completed all duties assigned in the P.E.O. Constitution, the Bylaws and
Standing Rules of Iowa State Chapter, and policies of this office.
 Conducted the correspondence for this office, maintained files and records.
 Reviewed and signed all warrants for expenditures for Iowa State Chapter.
 Planned, prepared the agendas and presided at all meetings of the executive
board.
 Attended the 2014 LEAD Conference held in Des Moines.
 Prepared newsletters for the Iowa website.
 Answered all emailed questions and inquiries received regarding Iowa or
International issues.
 Served as a member of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. Board of Directors
and attended all meetings.
 Served as an ex-officio member and attended meetings of the Cottey College
Committee, the Finance Committee, Scholarship Selection Committee, and
the Membership Committee.
 Supported the activities of the Nominating Committee and the 2019 CIC
Committee.
 Prepared Fall and Winter mailings to chapter presidents.
 Attended numerous P.E.O. meetings and celebrations across Iowa.
 Reviewed all reports from 81 official visits conducted by 8 proxy organizers.
 Appointed a new member to the Board of Directors for the Iowa P.E.O.
Project Fund Inc.
 Spent considerable time and resources addressing concerns about the viability
of Cottey College.
 Attended all meetings of Hostess Group SE-15 and supported the hostess
group officers in preparation for the 2015 convention.
 Assisted the Amendments and Recommendations Committee and the Study
and Research Committee of International Chapter in preparation for
amendments presented to the 2015 convention.
 Discussed the procedure to disband with two chapters.
 Attended the spring meeting of the Scholarship Selection Committee where
the McNelley Music Scholarship was awarded and reviewed the Iowa P.E.O.
Centennial Scholarship applications.
 After the Iowa State Executive Board selected the Centennial Scholarship
winner, notified the P.E.O. Foundation, the recipient, all applicants and all
nominating chapters as to the outcome of the selection process.
 Reviewed materials for mailings to all chapters.
 Read and acknowledged chapters’ annual Presidents’ Letters.
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With the help of the assistant secretary-treasurer and the executive board,
prepared the program for the 2015 Convention of Iowa State Chapter.
Prepared to transfer all files, records and materials to the incoming president
and incoming secretary.
Following this convention will assist the secretary and the assistant secretarytreasurer in compiling of the Proceedings of the 123rd Annual Convention of
Iowa State Chapter.
This officer is truly thankful to the sisters throughout the state of Iowa for their support.
As she concludes her service on the executive board, she is especially grateful to her
fellow board members for all of their love and support in addition to all the other
members of the state leadership. Appreciation to the past presidents for their knowledge
and support. This job would not be possible without the wonderful and tireless help of
our assistant secretary-treasurer Dawn; our webmaster Marnie; and our convention
coordinators Jane and Carrie.
Chapter OO sisters have been there to give their love, support, and encouragement from
the beginning. They are truly Renaissance women of the 21 st century. This officer
knows that her mother who has been in Chapter Eternal for a long time has provided her
love and support throughout this journey. And last but not least, this officer has had the
undivided love and support of her lifelong friends who are her family.
Liz Bunnell
President
REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Throughout the year, this officer has enjoyed her many associations with the
“Renaissance Women” of P.E.O., while representing Iowa State Chapter. This officer
served the sisterhood to the best of her ability in performing the following duties:
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Attended all meetings of the Executive Board
Prepared devotions for all executive board meetings
Maintained all records and files for this office
Served on the Board of Directors of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund
Served as an Ex-officio member of the Amendments and Recommendations
Committee
Served as the adviser to the Cottey, Membership, and Scholarship Selection
Committees and attended all meetings
Served as an Ex-officio member of the Finance Committee and attended all
meetings
Prepared the cover letter and compiled material for the Fall Projects Letter
Read and filed all correspondence and materials from International Chapter
Answered and responded to many phone calls and emails from Chapters
Served as proxy organizer and made 22 official visits to the Northwest Iowa
Quadrant and filed all required reports
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Conducted an interview of evaluation with the Iowa State Webmaster
Conducted an interview of evaluation with the Iowa State Assistant SecretaryTreasurer
Selected appointments to be made for Iowa State Committees for 2015-2016
and confirmed all prospective appointees
Served as chairman of the Transportation Committee and made travel plans for
the Iowa delegation going to Indianapolis for the 2015 Convention of
International Chapter
Attended the fall and spring meetings of Hostess Group SW-15 and Hostess
Group NE-16
Prepared the first time delegate orientation and international delegate
orientation meetings for this convention
For this convention, served as adviser to the guards, conducted the orientation
meeting for the first time delegates, presided at the Projects luncheon, attended
the fourth meeting of Hostess Group NE-16, and conducted an orientation for
the delegates attending the 2015 Convention of International Chapter in
Indianapolis
This officer is very grateful for all the “Renaissance P.E.O.’s” that make this
organization and the sisterhood the best it can be. Each member is unique with their
contributions, but everyone has the same goal to achieve. This officer is thankful for
Dawn Gibson, assistant secretary-treasurer and all her knowledge and help as well as the
work of the Executive Board and its ability to function together and make decisions. The
love and support of Chapter DS, her daughter Katie (President of Chapter DS), and her
BIL, Al, cannot be measured, but are very much appreciated in this fantastic journey.
Kathy Willke
Vice President
REPORT OF THE ORGANIZER
This renaissance woman has been pleased to serve as an officer of the sisterhood as she
worked with P.E.O.’s and performed the following duties to the best of her ability:
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Attended all meetings of the executive board.
Maintained all records and files of this office.
Participated in the 2014 Heritage Tour to Mount Pleasant.
Attended the L.E.A.D. Conference in Des Moines, July 2014
Began the process of organizing a new chapter in Norwalk.
Provided support, guidance and resources to Iowa chapters through phone calls
and emails.
Responded to chapters requesting replacement parts for the Ceremony of
Initiation.
Participated in the International Membership Event “Phone Every One Day”
and the planning sessions that lead up to its success.
Processed all forms relating to P.E.O. members moving to Iowa and those
moving to new areas.
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Made official visit to 20 chapters in District 2 – Northwest; reviewed reports
from six proxy organizers who made 80 official visits.
Completed the disbandment of Chapter AL, New Sharon
Began the process of merging chapter EP/NL Storm Lake
Began the process of disbandment of Chapter BF, Afton
Made assignments and prepared materials for 71 official visits in District 3 –
Central.
Attended Chapter LT, Marshalltown 50th anniversary celebration.
Attended the Des Moines Reciprocity annual meeting
Attended the Ames chapters reception for the library room dedication
Attended the fall and spring meetings of Hostess Group SE-15.
Prepared the Period of Instruction for 2015 Convention of Iowa State Chapter
For this convention, prepared answers for Q&A sessions with International
Representative Beth Ledbetter, worked with members of Chapter AQ Brighton
to present the Period of Instruction, and held the first meeting of Hostess Group
NW – 1, 2017
The definition of a renaissance woman found in an urban dictionary illustrates the traits
needed for a P.E.O. sister – she is a woman that proves and illustrates that she is gifted
in two or more areas, that she can remain calm and controlled in any situation and that
she can happily be part of a group often in leadership roles. As the year ends, your
organizer particularly wishes to express appreciation for the helpfulness and
understanding shown by local chapter members, Dawn Gibson and members of the Iowa
State Chapter Executive Board, who are all true renaissance women and a joy to work
with. Appreciation is also given to Chapter AO for the gift of membership and to my
daughters and B.I.L. for unwavering support.
Cathi Fouts
Organizer
REPORT OF THE TREASURER
This officer has witnessed the impact of “Renaissance Women” as they nurture the
talents of their sisters within chapters and communities. It is a distinct honor and joy to
serve Iowa State Chapter and to realize the influence our sisters exemplify each day.
The following duties and responsibilities have been carried out to the best of this
officer’s ability:
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Attended all meetings of the executive board.
Maintained all records and files for this office.
Served as a proxy organizer for 17 official visits in District 2—Northwest.
Served as an ex-officio member, without a vote, of the Finance Committee.
Served as adviser to the P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, the P.E.O. Program for
Continuing Education.
Acknowledged all P.E.O. state gifts, memorials, and honorariums.
Served as adviser to the History Committee.
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Reviewed bank statements and investment statements for Iowa State Chapter
Served as adviser to the Reciprocity Groups in the state.
Reviewed bylaws and standing rules of Iowa chapters, responding with
changes when necessary.
Scheduled and prepared to meet with chapters scheduled for Official Visits in
2015.
Attended the spring meeting of Hostess Group SE-15.
Attended the fall board meeting of IPPF, Inc.
Responded to email and phone messages related to the office or P.E.O. as
appropriate or when directed by the President.
For this committee, advised the Registration Committee.
All monies are handled by the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of Iowa State Chapter,
Dawn Gibson. For her dedication to the sisterhood, this officer is most grateful. This
officer thanks the many sisters who have provided assistance: to Linda Hoobin, LS,
Iowa Chairman for PCE; to Cindy Dunn, U, Iowa Chairman for ELF; to Jane Dooley,
OO, and Kris Ziegman, DS, for documenting the history of P.E.O. in Iowa; to Chapter
CH sisters for their continuing support and encouragement; and finally to my daughter
and P.E.O. sister, Kate Widhalm, her husband, Jason and grand-daughter CJ for their
love, support, joy, and presence in my life. It has been a privilege to serve on the
Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter and to work with sisters and fellow officers who
offer never-ending support, counsel, laughter, and insight.
Pat Shipley
Treasurer
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY
This officer has enjoyed the opportunity to expand her P.E.O. experience by nurturing
and being nurtured by Renaissance P.E.O.s. She is grateful for this opportunity to meet
and reacquaint with sisters. During this year, she has performed the following duties to
the best of her ability:
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Met with immediate PPI Glenda Dixon and immediate past secretary Pat
Shipley for training for this office.
Attended all meetings of the executive board.
Recorded and filed the minutes of the executive board meetings, according to
instructions.
Sent thinking of you, sympathy, get well, and congratulatory notes as directed
by the executive board.
Observed two official visits in District 2 – Northwest Iowa.
Served as adviser to the Iowa chairman of the P.E.O. International Peace
Scholarship, the P.E.O. Scholar Awards, and the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship.
Attended both meetings of the Five Year Finance and Long-Range Planning
committee, serving as its secretary.
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Coordinated the review of the 2014-2015 yearbooks, provided feedback,
answered questions, and sent letters to chapter presidents with the 2015-2016
Yearbook Checklist and Helpful Hints.
Attended the spring Hostess Group 15 meeting.
Prepared for duties as proxy organizer for official visits during second half of
2015.
Provided the copy of board minutes to facilitate the work of the audit firm.
This officer appreciates the P.E.O.s throughout Iowa who devote their time and attention
to our sisterhood. She offers special thanks and recognition to Dawn Gibson for her
efficiency, dedication and kindness. She is grateful to fellow officers of Iowa State
Chapter: Liz, Kathy, Cathi, and Pat, for their patience and graciousness as she learns her
duties. For their faith in her, encouragement and support, she offers heartfelt thanks to
her family as well as her sisters in Chapter OR Norwalk. She is blessed by each one’s
presence.
Kate Raun
Secretary
REPORT OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER
Throughout the past year, this office has tried its best to assist the members of the
executive board, state committee members, local chapter officers and all Iowa P.E.O.
members in any way possible. The major responsibilities of the office of the assistant
secretary-treasurer are to maintain the financial records, be a knowledgeable point of
contact for members and officers, and send mailings for Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. This
assistant is grateful for all the Renaissance Women throughout the P.E.O. organization.
All financial transactions were accounted for and all monies received were deposited or
directed to the appropriate funds. Computer generated receipts and acknowledgements
were prepared for gifts received from chapters and individuals and were sent to the
elected treasurer for distribution. Contributions from chapters and individuals were
transmitted on a monthly basis to International Chapter, Cottey College and the Iowa
P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. Contributions sent directly to our projects were also entered
into the financial system when notified so chapters could receive proper credit. Federal
and state tax forms were prepared and submitted as required. Financial reports were
prepared on a monthly basis for the members of the executive board and the Finance
Committee. The financial records of Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. were submitted for
auditing in April to our Des Moines accounting firm, Denman and Company, LLC.
The assistant secretary-treasurer attended the spring meeting of the Executive Board of
Iowa State Chapter in April 2014. This assistant attended the spring hostess group
meeting for 2014 Convention. The Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 meetings of the Finance
Committee were also attended. Information was provided for the Finance Committee to
prepare the 2014-2015 budget at their spring meeting. Consultations were held
throughout the year with our investment account advisor, Morgan Stanley Wealth
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Management. This assistant also worked on the 5-Year Finance and Long-Range
Planning Committee during the fall of 2014.
Bulk mailings and first class mailings were processed throughout the year, including the
Proceedings, the President’s Fall Newsletter, the Projects Letter, the President’s Winter
Newsletter, the annual report forms packet, the Convention Registration packet, the
annual reports release, and the Amendments and Recommendations Committee mailing
as well as correspondence throughout the year with our members. The responsibilities
of membership and finances were completed for disbanded chapter members in Iowa.
Unaffiliate information was provided to all reciprocities and chapters.
In January, annual report forms for 387 local chapters were mailed to each chapter
president. In March, the reports of the treasurer and corresponding secretary of all local
chapters were processed; found to be in agreement with state records and released
copies of the reports were returned to each local chapter. This information was
processed in order to complete the annual reports of Iowa State Chapter. This office is
especially appreciative of accurate and timely reports prepared by local chapter
corresponding secretaries and treasurers at annual report time and throughout the year
and the chapter presidents who coordinate the work of their local chapters.
The gift list, financial information, budget and annual reports to International Chapter of
the secretary and treasurer of Iowa State Chapter were prepared for the convention kits.
This office prepared the Program for the Convention of Iowa State Chapter with the help
of the President and the Proceedings with the help of the immediate past-president.
Again this year, this office is responsible for preparing, mailing, receiving and
processing convention registration.
A special thank you is given to Mary Scott, OS, for her invaluable assistance during this
year. Mary’s assistance made it possible to handle the large volume of paperwork
during annual reports and with mailings. This assistant expresses appreciation to the
executive board and members of boards and committees. Special love and thanks are
sent to this assistant’s BIL and children, for their encouragement during this time of
service. Greetings to chapter BA, who have been very supportive and continue to show
sisterly love.
Dawn M. Gibson, BA
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
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ANNUAL REPORT OF STATE TREASURER
TO INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
March 1, 2015
REPORT OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER
(Unreleased Figures)
Number of Active Members March 1, 2015 ......................................................................17,332
I.
International Chapter Dues of $26.00 per member ................................................$450,632
(Includes $6.00 per member for Cottey College)
II.
The P.E.O. Record fees
A. $15.00 each for 520 members initiated 3-1-2014 to 2-28-2015 .......................$7,800
B. $15.00 each for 78 members reinstated 3-1-2014 to 2-28-2015 .......................$1,170
III. Required Items from the P.E.O. Supply Department .................................................$9,675
($25.00 each @ 387 chapters as of 3-1-2015)
IV. Liability Insurance ....................................................................................................... $388
($1.00 per chapter including Iowa State Chapter at 3-1-2015)
V.
Director’s and Officer’s Insurance Premium ............................................................... $980
VI. Fidelity Bond Insurance ............................................................................................... $350
VII. Total Amount Due International Chapter ..............................................................$470,995
Elizabeth A. Bunnell, President
Dawn M. Gibson, Assistant Secretary- Treasurer
Approved and assistant secretary-treasurer released on May 28, 2015
Jackie Matt
Chief Executive Officer, P.E.O. Sisterhood
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ANNUAL REPORT OF MEMBERSHIP
TO
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
March 1, 2015
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Iowa State Chapter
1.
Number active members March 1, 2014 ..................................................... 17,678
Increase since March 1, 2014
2. By Initiation ....................................................................................... 520
3. By Transfer ........................................................................................ 158
4. By Reinstatement ................................................................................. 78
5.
Total active membership during year .......................................................... 18,434
Decrease since March 1, 2014
6. By Transfer ........................................................................................ 195
7. By Death of active members .............................................................. 283
8. By expulsion of active members ............................................................ 0
9. By becoming inactive March 1, 2014 ................................................ 624
10. Total decrease in active membership during year ........................... 1,102
11. Number active members March 1, 2015 ..................................................... 17,332
12a. Number classified lost contact (LC) or
12b. Inactive members lost by death since March 1, 2014 ............................... 290
Summary
13. Total number initiated from date of organization ................................ 71,949
14. Total enrollment from date of organization ......................................... 96,842
15. Total number inactive as of March 1, 2014.......................................... 13,067
Total Chapters active March 1, 2014 ........................................................ 391
Number Chapters organized since March 1, 2014 ........................................ 0
Number Chapters disbanded since March 1, 2014 ........................................ 4
Number Chapters merged together since March 1, 2014 .............................. 0
Number Chapters created due to merger since March 1, 2014 ..................... 0
Number Chapters active March 1, 2015.................................................... 387
Elizabeth A. Bunnell, President
Dawn M. Gibson, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Approved and assistant secretary-treasurer released on May 19, 2015
Jackie Matt
Chief Executive Officer, P.E.O. Sisterhood
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ANNUAL REPORT OF MEMBERSHIP OF DISBANDED CHAPTERS
S, AJ, AL, AX, BL, BT, CI, CR, CT, DC, DH, DJ,
EO, FD, FQ, FY, GM, GU, HA, HD, HK-NX, HP
HQ, HV, IF, IU, JG, JN, KE, LL, LY, NB, NV, and OL
TO
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
March 1, 2015
Corresponding Secretary, Iowa State Chapter
1.
Number active members March 1, 2014........................................................... 146
Increase since March 1, 2014
2. By Initiation ........................................................................................... 0
3. By Transfer............................................................................................. 0
4. By Reinstatement ................................................................................... 0
5.
Total active membership during year ............................................................... 146
Decrease since March 1, 2014
6. By Transfer........................................................................................... 15
7. By Death of active members .................................................................. 0
8. By expulsion of active members ............................................................ 0
9. By becoming inactive March 1, 2015 .................................................. 27
10. Total decrease in active membership during year ................................ 42
11. Number active members March 1, 2015........................................................... 104
12a. Number classified lost contact (LC) or
12b. Inactive members lost by death since March 1, 2014 .................................. 79
Summary
13. Total number initiated from date of organization ................................... 4,021
14. Total enrollment from date of organization ............................................ 5,295
15. Total number inactive as of March 1, 2014 ............................................... 815
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P.E.O. Foundation
Iowa State Chapter Account
Statement of Changes in Fund Balance
For Nine Months Ended March 31, 2015
Changes in Fund Balance
Beginning Balance July 1, 2014 .................................................................... 1,328,701
Add
Revenue – Investment Income ............................................................. 22,741
Net Gain from Sale of Securities ......................................................... 16,816
Deduct Annual Income Transfers ...................................................................(32,039)
Share of Administrative Expenses .......................................................(5,092)
Fund Balance, March 31, 2015 ................................................................... 1,331,127
Explanatory Notes
The Iowa State Chapter Account was established in P.E.O. Foundation by the 1993
Convention of Iowa State Chapter with a bequest from the Estate of Margaret May
Cockerill Peters. Twenty percent of her estate was bequeathed to Iowa State Chapter of
P.E.O. to be used for charitable purposes. Distributions totaling $670,025 were received
and deposited in P.E.O. Foundation with Iowa State Chapter to determine charitable use.
Iowa bylaws direct that 20% of annual income is to be added to principal, 10% of the
remainder to each of the six international projects, 20% of the remainder to the Iowa
P.E.O. Project Fund, and 20% of the remainder given as directed each year by executive
board, Iowa State Chapter. Any funds not distributed annually are to be added to
principal.
The principal balance is held in long-term investment accounts as part of P.E.O.’s
pooled long-term investment portfolio. Investment accounts are diversified for both
asset classes and management style. Gains and losses, income earned, and investment
consultant fees are shared pro rata among all funds held.
Prepared for Officers of Iowa State Chapter
By International Treasurer’s Office
P.E.O. Foundation
IOWA P.E.O. PROJECT FUND, INC.
The mission of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund is to provide financial assistance to
deserving Iowa women, men and children. Following this mission, fifty eight grants to
a variety of men, women, children, and families were approved during the 2014 - 2105
fiscal year in the amount of $227,204.50. Actual cash disbursements for grants during
the 2015 -2015 fiscal year were $229,593. In addition during the 2014 - 2015 academic
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year, the fund also provided $65,000 in scholarships to seven Iowa girls first semester at
Cottey College, and six Iowa girls second semester.
The investments have done well over the past year. The board continues to be pleased
with our investment advisors and their efforts to increase the fund while being prudent
in overall portfolio selections and management.
Eighty chapters earned the Catherine Mick designation this year. This designation is for
chapters that donate $500 or more to the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. This includes
the Sarah Porter Beckwith Friendship Fund, Iowa Cottey College Scholarship, and the
P.E.O. Project Fund Designated and Undesignated Funds.
The board continues to seek ways to improve the application process. Forms are
provided on the website for easy download and printing by chapters. In addition, we
have provided examples of the fund’s assistance on the website. This document can
help chapters understand the various ways grants have made a difference for individuals
throughout the state. Please visit the website for this information and helpful hints on
preparing an application and the forms necessary for submission.
We continue to urge chapters to read all the instructions. Contact board members
should you have questions in regard to the fund or the application process. The board
wants to ensure that all applications are completed as required under the policies of the
fund. The board tries very hard to make decisions within a reasonable amount of time.
However, some decisions are delayed awaiting updated information.
The board continues to be proud of the work of IPPF. This year 58 applicants were
approved. Altogether, over the last three years, IPPF has helped 193 deserving Iowans.
IPPF often allows communities to see and experience the values and goals of P.E.O.
Keeping this in mind, we urge chapters and individuals to remember the fund so we may
continue to provide assistance.
The entire board is grateful for your support of this worthy project and all it does for
others. P.E.O. is making a difference in communities throughout our state. Truly, the
benefit we derive is reflex. “As we give, we shall receive.”
Board of Directors, Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund Inc.
Deb Gaskill, EX, President
Kim Fara, IS, Vice President/ Acting Treasurer
Sally Long, EH, Secretary
Carrie Wilkinson, OP, Member
Liz Bunnell, OO, President, Iowa State Chapter
Kathy Wilke, DS, Vice President, Iowa State Chapter
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Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements
Year Ended March 31, 2015
Cash Receipts
Annual dues
Contributions
Chapter
Individual
Foundation and ISC
35,360
110,393
8,518
27,156
Other
Interest Income
Grants and scholarships returned
Investments
Total Cash Receipts
Cash Disbursements
Grants
Scholarships
General and administration
Total Cash Disbursements
Increase (Decrease) in Cash
5,178
1,250
111,327
299,182
229,593
65,000
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306,710
(7,528)
Cash
Beginning
Ending
Schedule of Investments
Mutual funds
Corporate bonds
Total Market Value
52,849
45,321
3,965,436
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4,050,884
Total Cost basis
Total Unrealized gain (loss)
3,346,084
704,800
Schedule of Investment Income (Loss)
Interest and dividends
Realized gains
Change in unrealized (losses)
Total
116,754
223,945
(271,005)
69,694
Schedule of Net Assets
Iowa Cottey College Scholarship Fund
Other funds, including Sarah Porter Beckwith Friendship Fund
Total
315,532
3,780,672
4,096,204
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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
In accordance with the duties in the P.E.O. Constitution and the Bylaws of Iowa State
Chapter, the Finance Committee submits the following report:
The membership of this committee consists of three appointed members and three exofficio members: the president, vice president, and treasurer of Iowa State Chapter.
The assistant secretary-treasurer also attends and provides support for the meetings of
this committee. The committee met at convention, in October and April.
Iowa State Chapter’s investment goal is to grow assets at two to four percent greater
than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measured over a full business cycle, after fees.
The accounts are held at Edward Jones. In Fiscal Year 2014-2015, our portfolio
experienced a gain of 7.96%.
The expense reports of the state officers, committee members and appointees,
accounting for receipts and disbursements of state chapter funds have been compiled,
reviewed and approved. Audits and reports of all Iowa State Chapter accounts and
projects allocation have been reviewed. The scope of this committee does not include
the funds of IPPF, Inc.
After reviewing the actual receipts and disbursements of the previous year, the budget
for the current year 2015-2016 retroactive to April 1 has been prepared for approval at
convention. The budget is based on $12.50 per capita from 17,332 members,
investment income, and contains the reserve accounts for Convention of Iowa State
Chapter, Convention of International Chapter, and the State Reserve Fund. The
Executive Board determines the distribution of the Project Giving.
The Finance Committee appreciates the guidance of the 5 Year Finance and Long Range
Planning Committee as we plan for the future of Iowa State Chapter. This committee
would be remiss if it didn’t broadcast its gratitude to Dawn Gibson, Assistant SecretaryTreasurer, for her compassionate and efficient work on behalf of Iowa P.E.O.s.
Jennifer Brown, LS, Chairman
Brenda Cooper ,CS
Rachel Allen, MV
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Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood
Proposed Budget 2015-2016
Dues Allocation:
2015-2016
2014-2015
General Fund
State Convention Fund
International Convention Fund
Cottey Promo Fund
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund (IPPF)
121,324.00
34,664.00
17,332.00
8,666.50
34,664.00
123,760.00
35,360.00
17,680.00
8,840.00
35,360.00
Total Dues
216,650.00
221,000.00
2015-2016 Budget
2014-2015 Actual
2014-2015 Budget
Receipts
Dues – General Fund
Investment Income
Other Income
121,324.00
0.00
0.00
123,760.00
6,458.72
192.07
123,760.00
0.00
0.00
Total Receipts
121,324.00
130,410.79
123,760.00
Disbursements
1. Administration – Exec Office
76,600.00
51,180.50
55,500.00
2. Board Expense
a. Executive Board Expenses
b. Board Meetings
c. Official Visits
d. Workshops
e. New Chapter/Wellness
5,000.00
10,00.00
12,000.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,639.61
7,400.84
9,123.65
0.00
1,158.24
6,000.00
10,000.00
12,000.00
2,000.00
4,000.00
31,500.00
21,322.34
34,000.00
7,500.00
2,500.00
3,224.00
7,355.64
2,229.00
22,260.00
9,500.00
2,500.00
22,600.00
Total Disbursements
121,324.00
104,347.48
123,760.00
Surplus (Or Deficit)
0.00
26,063.31
0.00
121,324.00
130,410.79
123,760.00
2015-2016 Budget
2014-2015 Actual
2014-2015 Budget
Receipts
Transfer from Equipment
Misc.
Interest
0.00
0.00
0.00
43,363.84
72.50
16,909.52
0.00
Total Receipts
0.00
60,345.86
0.00
Disbursements
1. Convention Coordinator
2. Webmaster
3. Website Hosting
4. Consulting
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
7,989.03
4,125.00
455.00
426.80
5,700.00
4,500.00
1,250.00
1,000.00
Total Disbursements
0.00
12,995.83
12,450.00
Change in State Reserve
0.00
47,350.03
(12,450.00)
General Fund
Total
3. Committee Expenses
4. Insurance Expenses
5. Project Giving
Total Disbursements and Surplus
State Reserve Fund
0.00
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State Convention Fund
2015-2016 Budget
2014-2015 Actual
2014-2015 Budget
Receipts
Dues – State Convention
Registration Late Fees
Sale of Convention Items
Fundraiser
Investment Income
34,664.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
35,360.00
800.00
628.00
6,227.41
26,556.47
35,360.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total Receipts
34,664.00
69,571.88
35,360.00
Disbursements
1. Housing and Meals
2. Kits
3. Program and Proceedings
4. Storage Unit
4. 2014 Hostess Group Expenses
5. 2015 Hostess Group Expenses
6. 2016 Hostess Group Expenses
7. 2017 Hostess Group Expenses
80,205.50
1,300.00
3,500.00
1,100.00
0.00
25,605.00
1,000.00
500.00
70,825.84
3,190.06
2,657.57
500.22
17,130.77
1,217.75
3,549.09
78,709.00
2,000.00
3,500.00
0.00
23,030.00
500.00
500.00
0.00
Total Disbursements
113,210.50
99,071.30
108,239.00
Change in State Convention Savings
(78,546.50)
(29,499.42)
(72,879.00)
International Convention Fund
2015-2016 Budget
2014-2015 Actual
2014-2015 Budget
Receipts
Dues – International Convention
Transfer from 2019 CIC Iowa Host
Investment Income
17,332.00
18,817.67
0.00
17,680.00
0.00
23,653.26
17,680.00
0.00
0.00
Total Receipts
36,149.67
41,333.26
17,680.00
Disbursements
1. Transportation
2. Hotels/Meals
3. Iowa Dinner/Dessert Reception
4. Printing/Supplies
5. Registration/Misc.
35,860.00
12,111.00
4,120.00
1,150.00
3,250.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
76.10
0.00
5,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Total Disbursements
56,491.00
76.10
5,000.00
41,257.16
12,680.00
2015-2016 Budget
2014-2015 Actual
2014-2015 Budget
Receipts
Prior Year Surplus
0.00
18,853.68
18,853.68
Total Receipts
0.00
18,853.68
18,853.68
Disbursements
1. Miscellaneous
2. Transfer to Intl Conv Fund.
0.00
18,817.67
36.01
0.00
7,500.00
0.00
Total Disbursements
18,817.67
36.01
7,500.00
18,817.67
11,353.68
Change in International Convention
2019 CIC Iowa Host
Change in 2019 CIC Iowa Host
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(20,341.33)
(18,817.67)
Summary of Receipts and Expenditures by Funds
April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015
Fund Balance
4/1/2014
Receipts
Expenditures
Fund Balance
3/31/2015
$18,853.68
186,396.48
341,811.94
231,819.15
0.00
39,743.80
17,858.71
12,726.50
366,866.41
$130,410.79
60,345.86
69,571.88
41,333.26
18,853.68
3,620.04
12,200.49
28,493.34
34,136.45
$123,201.16
12,995.83
99,071.30
76.10
36.01
43,363.84
2,963.68
0.00
27,309.16
$26,063.31
233,746.51
312,312.52
273,076.31
18,817.67
0.00
27,095.52
41,219.84
373,693.70
$1,216,076.67
$398,965.79
$309,017.08
$1,306,025.38
General Fund
State Reserve Fund
State Conv Savings Fund
Int’l Conv Savings Fund
2019 Intl Conv – Iowa Host
Equip Replacement Fund
Cottey Promo Fund
Educational Use Fund
Evelyn Beckman Fund
Totals
IOWA STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. GIFT LIST SUMMARY
March 1, 2014 – February 28, 2015
Projects of the International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
P.E.O. Scholar Awards
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Cottey College
P.E.O. Foundation
Projects of Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
Sarah Porter Beckwith Friendship Fund
Iowa Cottey College Scholarship Fund
Undesignated
TOTAL
$48,694.03
50,300.52
72,204.08
42,858.52
44,993.83
45,866.67
18,590.00
40,462.48
27,974.60
60,471.13
$452,415.86
EVELYN BECKMAN FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AS OF March 31, 2015
Beginning Balance 3-31-14
Add:
Subtract:
Investment interest and gains, net of fees
Reinvested to Principal
Available for use
Total Additions
Transfer to Educational Use Fund
Fund Balance 3-31-2015
$366,866
$6,828
$27,309
$34,137
($27,309)
$373,694
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EXPLANATORY NOTES
The Evelyn Beckman Fund was established by a bequest from Evelyn Beckman, who
was a 56-year member of Chapter Q, Des Moines, Iowa. Evelyn died March 3, 1996.
Ten percent of her estate was bequeathed to Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. Funds totaling
$263,780.68 were disbursed to Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. over a period of three years,
beginning September 20, 1996 until the final distribution was received November 4,
1999.
Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. bylaws state that the Evelyn Beckman Account is to be used
exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined by the Iowa State Chapter
P.E.O., that the Evelyn Beckman Fund shall be administered annually by the Executive
Board of Iowa State Chapter P.E.O., that 20% of the net income will be added to the
principal annually and the disposition of the remaining 80% of the net income shall be
within the sole and complete discretion of the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter.
The Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter may, but need not, distribute the remaining
80% of the net income or any portion thereof. Any funds not distributed annually shall
be added to the principal of the account.
During the 2014-2015 fiscal year, investment gain, net of fees totaled $34,137. Twenty
percent of the net income ($6,828) was added to the principal of the account as required
by the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Iowa State Chapter. The remaining 80% of the net
income ($27,309) was allocated as follows: $27,309 was transferred to the Educational
Use Fund.
The account is held in the Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. Investment Account managed by
Edward Jones Investments, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The account receives a pro rata share
of the income earned, the security gains and losses and the consultant fees paid by the
account. The Finance Committee along with the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter
P.E.O. receives and reviews monthly statements regarding our investment account and
meets with our investment advisors on a regular basis during the year.
REPORT OF THE IOWA P.E.O. CENTENNIAL AWARD
Annual Activity Statement
For Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2014
Fund Balance, July 2013
Additional Gifts
Scholarships 2013-2014
Prorated items for year ended June 30, 2014:
Share of income earned
Share of expenses
Share of gain/loss from sale of investments
Fund Balance, June 30, 2014
Principal Balance
Accumulated net income
Deduct scholarships 2014-2015
Total available to award for 2015-2016 school year
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125,655.62
1,120.00
(2,460.00)
3,026.10
(671.29)
__5,288.65
131,959.08
(124,733.66)
7,225.42
(3,280.00)
3,950.00
Explanatory Notes
P.E.O. Foundation now holds and administers over 850 funds for chapter and individual
donors for various charitable purposes. All funds are invested on a pooled basis with each
fund receiving its pro rata share of income and expense based upon the size of the individual
fund compared to the total of all funds held. Allocation of these items is made as of the end
of each year, June 30.
Iowa P.E.O. Centennial Award Fund administered by P.E.O. Foundation for Iowa State
Chapter was established in 1992. Annual income is to provide scholarship to Iowa resident
women who have completed 85 semester hours of college work and wish to continue their
studies in an accredited college or university within the state of Iowa. Recipients selected by
the Iowa State Chapter Executive Board.
REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE
This Standing Committee was established by action of the 2013 Convention of Iowa
State Chapter. Its purpose is to administer the application and selection process for two
scholarship funds managed by the P.E.O. Foundation.
Iowa P.E.O. Centennial Award
The fund was established in 1993 to commemorate the centennial convention of Iowa
State Chapter. It is awarded to an Iowa woman, a full-time student attending an Iowa
college or university, and has completed 85 semester hours at the time of the
application. Candidates for the Iowa P.E.O. Centennial Award must be nominated by an
Iowa P.E.O. Chapter. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic excellence,
personal integrity and community involvement.
The Iowa P.E.O. Centennial Award is not a state project and no formal solicitation of
funds is made. However, individuals or chapters may make contributions to this fund at
any time. To submit funds for this award, complete a Project Gift Transmittal Form,
mark “P.E.O. Foundation Designated” and specify “Iowa P.E.O. Centennial Award.”
Contributions from a chapter should be made payable to Iowa State Chapter P.E.O.
Contributions from an individual should be made payable to the P.E.O. Foundation.
This year the Scholarship Selection Committee transitioned responsibility for the
Candidate Application Form completion and personal letter to the nominating chapters.
The goal with this transition is to have the chapters more involved in the application
process, and to assist the Selection Committee with the details of submitting the
application and the letter in a timely manner.
The Scholarship Selection Committee received 9 applications for the Centennial Award
for the 2015-2016 academic year. Nominees for this award who successfully complete
the application process are screened by the Scholarship Selection Committee, and the
finalists are referred to the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter for final
consideration and selection. The amount of the award is dependent upon the income
generated from the principle invested with the P.E.O. Foundation. This year $3,950.00
was available for the 2015-2016 school year.
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McNelley Music Scholarship
This committee was charged last year with the responsibility of establishing the
application and award processes for a new fund within the P.E.O. Foundation. The
McNelley Music Scholarship Fund is available to any woman attending a Big 10 school,
and majoring in Music – either Education or Performance. This past year, the
committee fine-tuned the application documents, the requirements of the applicants, and
the overall administration process and worked closely with the Music departments of the
Big 10 schools, to make sure that anyone who qualified could apply. The committee
responded to all emails about the scholarship, received 32 application requests, and
received completed applications from 18 students. This year $880.00 was available for
the 2015-2016 Fall semester.
As this application period comes to a close, the Scholarship Selection Committee looks
forward to another exciting year. The women who are working towards a Music degree
are amazing individuals. Their passion, drive and enthusiasm towards providing
outstanding music adventures and opportunities for their students is evident in their
individual letters.
Gaye Roberts, OP, Chairman
Linda Mitcheltree, I
Jan Stillman, BK
REPORT OF P.E.O. GROUPS
P.E.O. Groups are established to give members living in retirement, resort, government,
college or foreign areas the opportunity to maintain P.E.O. interest. In Iowa there are
currently two P.E.O. Groups: the University of Northern Iowa P.E.O. Group, established
in 1969 on the campus at Cedar Falls and the Scottish Rite Park Retirement Group, Des
Moines, established in 1974.
Since Convention 2014 two members have contacted this adviser seeking advice about
organizing a P.E.O. Group – one on the Drake campus and another at a Marion
retirement setting. Assistance is being offered and encouragement communicated as
possibilities are explored.
Participating in the 40th Anniversary meeting and celebratory program on October 30th
at Scottish Rite Park P.E.O. Group was a highlight. Membership at Scottish Rite Park
remains about 40.
This adviser is grateful for the seven chapters of the Cedar Falls Reciprocity which has
supported the UNI P.E.O. Group for the past 45 years. The University of Northern Iowa
P.E.O. Group is currently challenged due to just a few P.E.O. members having been
identified. Chapter presidents must notify the Group contact person when one of their
members is connected to the UNI campus. Please find that contact information on the
peoiowa.org Website under the State Leadership tab.
Jill Mortenson, OV
Adviser
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REPORT OF THE WEBMASTER
P.E.O….Nurturing Renaissance Women certainly reflects our P.E.O. Sisterhood. The
internet and websites are valuable tools for Renaissance Women of today. Statistics
indicate that much information is being shared with our membership by visiting the
Iowa website. Most visits to our site are often during the second and fourth weeks of the
month, which corresponds with chapter meeting times.
The site can be accessed by using the address www.peoiowa.org or through the website
of International Chapter. Chapter officers and project chairmen frequently download
forms, while others browse the site to gather activities that are successful in other
chapters. P.E.O.s are great at Nurturing one another. It is hoped that the general
membership continues to use the site on a regular basis to stay current with the business
of Iowa State Chapter and with all that is happening within chapters throughout the
state.
This webmaster would like to express her appreciation to the Executive Board of Iowa
State Chapter, committee chairmen, and chapter sisters who submitted new, interesting,
and informative items for posting. As we continue to Nurture as sisters, it is likely we
will be Renaissance Women long into the future.
Margaret P. Hubbard, BC
Webmaster
REPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
A Transportation Committee has been appointed and given the responsibility of
arranging transportation to the 2015 Convention of International Chapter in
Indianapolis, Indiana. The committee submits the following report:
The Convention of International Chapter will be held October 15-17, 2015 in
Indianapolis, Indiana. The Iowa delegation will depart Iowa on Wednesday, October 14
and return on Sunday, October 18. The delegation will travel by plane from Cedar
Rapids, Des Moines, and Omaha. Travel has been arranged through Krista Tigges of
Town and Country Travel in Carroll, Iowa. Visitors and BILs are welcome to join the
delegation at the Iowa Dinner on Wednesday, October 14 at the Indianapolis Downtown
Marriott. Please refer to the Iowa State Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules, Article X,
Section 5 for details regarding travel for the Iowa delegation to the Convention of
International Chapter. The Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter and the Finance
Committee have approved the plans and budget submitted by the Transportation
Committee.
Kathy Wilke, DS, Chairman
Pat Shipley, CH
Cathi McGregor, EN
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REPORT OF THE P.E.O. EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND
$1,071.88 to be administered for educational purposes. Since that convention convened,
more than $150+ million in loans has been approved and has enabled women to pursue
their passion for knowledge. Each chapter sponsoring an ELF recipient influences and
assists her to be a modern day renaissance women.
In fiscal year 2014-15, 26 Iowa chapters sponsored 30 women for loans totaling
$382,500. Six doctoral degree recipients were awarded. Congratulations to Chapters
AW (Osage), GL (Griswold) and NL (Storm Lake) for sponsoring multiple recipients!
The Educational Loan Fund is a revolving fund. During 2014-15, 31 women sponsored
by 26 chapters paid back $282,000. This project is dependent on the financial
contributions of PEOs and the chapters finding qualified applicants.
Thank you for your continuing support, which is a true legacy of our Founders, who
were modern day renaissance women in every definition of the word.
Cindy Dunn, U
Chairman
REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS) was established in 1949 to
provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the
United States and Canada.
In April 2014, the IPS Board of Trustees awarded $1.5 million to 164 recipients from 72
different countries. During the 2014-2015 academic year, these exceptional women were
studying toward graduate degrees at 90 different universities in 32 states and 4 Canadian
provinces. Since 1949, IPS has awarded scholarships to 5,605 women from 174
different countries, totaling over $33 million.
IPS recipients are all top students from their countries who will leave the U.S. and
Canada with advanced degrees to help improve lives of people around the world. They
will be well positioned to take leadership roles in their countries, helping to advance
fields such as health care, technology, development, education, arts and sciences, law
and conflict resolution around the world. IPS continues to help Foster Peace Through
Education.
Thirty-two Iowa P.E.O. chapters have stepped up their commitment to nurturing
renaissance women by designating a $500 donation to IPS toward sponsoring five
different IPS students through the Partners in Peace program for the 2014-2015
academic year.
We are honored to have four IPS recipients studying in Iowa this year!
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Claudia Pozzobon is from Venezuela and is pursuing her PhD in Education from the
University of Iowa. Her Partner in Peace chapters are E-Iowa City and OP-Cedar
Rapids.
Tamanna Rimi is from Cameroon and is working on her PhD in Sociology and
Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. Her Partner in Peace chapters are HOAmes, IV-Ames and NE-Nevada.
Grace Kaudzu is from Malawi and is earning her PhD in Crop Production and
Physiology at Iowa State University. Her Partner in Peace chapters are LK-Cedar Falls,
MY-Jefferson and OR-Norwalk.
Juliana Nnoko is from Bangladesh and is obtaining her PhD in Economics at Iowa
State University. Her Partner in Peace chapters are GE-Dubuque, Marshalltown
Reciprocity (BB, CF, JU, LT, MJ, and NU) and a group of SW Iowa chapters (AEClarinda, KH-Clarinda, NY-Clarinda, CH-Villisca, CU-Bedford, CV-Corning, FWLenox and JA-Shenandoah)
A group of chapters from across Iowa (C-Fairfield, I-Keosauqua, AB-Bonaparte, ASManchester, BC-Waverly, ML-Waverly, CO-Denison, CP-Correctionville and ISManning) have been sponsoring Shailey Hingorani, who is from India and securing her
MPA in Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
These Partner in Peace chapters have been supporting and encouraging (nurturing) the
revival of learning (renaissance) in these adult females (women).
In turn, these IPS recipients will one day return to their home country to lead a
resurgence or reawakening (renaissance) in their chosen field. Watch for them to
change their world!
Huzzah!
Jolene Huen, OR
Chairman
REPORT OF THE P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
It is said that during the Renaissance period there developed new ideas about education,
specifically the education of women. Schools began to spring up for women. “P.E.O,
Nurturing Renaissance Women” is truly reflected in the 60 Iowa chapters who
successfully sponsored applicants for the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education.
Beginning in 2011, the application process for P.C.E grants has been available only
online. The increased numbers this year indicates that chapters and applicants are
becoming increasingly more comfortable with the online application. Iowa’s P.C.E.
website has updates, instructions for applying and program information. Beginning in
1973 and continuing today, P.C.E. has provided financial assistance to women whose
education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school.
From March 2014 through March 2015:
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This year P.C.E. grants exceeded $100,000.00! A total of $102,000.00 was
awarded. This is an increase of $14,500.00 over the previous year.
The average award was $1545.00 and ranged from $500.00 to $3000.00.
60 chapters successfully sponsored 66 recipients.
5 chapters sponsored more than one applicant, including one chapter who
successfully sponsored 3 applicants.
3 applications were denied.
During the year, requests for grant information were received from non-P.E.O.s and
were forwarded to chapters in close proximity to the individual. Letters of
congratulations were sent to each recipient. Letters thanking each chapter for
supporting a candidate were also sent. Notes received from both recipients and from
sponsoring chapters are filled with gratitude, enthusiasm and love. These kind words
support the need for P.C.E. in the lives of so many.
Linda S. Biermann Hoobin, LS
Chairman
REPORT OF THE P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARDS
The P.E.O. Scholar Award is a merit-based $15,000 scholarship for women within 2
years of completing their doctoral level degree. Recipients have demonstrated
excellence in their chosen fields. Of the 631 women nominated for the 2015-2016
academic year only 90 have been selected as Scholars. I am very excited that Iowa has
seen a rebirth or if you will, a Renaissance, in their participation in the P.E.O. Scholar
awards! Last year only 4 chapters nominated women for the Scholars Award. This year
Iowa chapters sent in 17 nominations! With one chapter sponsoring 2 different
applications! Chapters AP, B, CE, CH (2 nominations), DT, IM, JF, JM, JQ, JS, KP, LZ,
MP, NC, OZ, and PC I salute you!
I am even more excited to announce that four women nominated by Iowa chapters have
been awarded a P.E.O. Scholars Award. Jean Clipperton, nominated by Chapter DT Mt.
Vernon, Leslie Farland nominated by Chapter KP Iowa City, Meredith DeBoom
nominated by chapter CE Sibley, and Sarah Spencer nominated by Chapter JM Des
Moines.
In an attempt to more fully include chapters in the P.E.O. Scholars Awards the Laureate
Chapter Program officially began on January 1, 2012. Gifts of $500 or more to P.E.O.
Scholar Awards will qualify the local chapters as a Laureate Chapter for recognition at
state conventions. Chapters that nominated a successful Scholar will also be designated
as Laureate Chapters. I would love to see a revival in this aspect of the Scholars Awards
as well. Last year there were only 5 Laureate chapters in the State of Iowa. Consider
being a PSA Laureate Chapter next year. You may not have a student that you can
nominate for this highly competitive, merit-based award, but you can support PSA as a
Laureate Chapter.
The slogan for the P.E.O. Scholars Awards is “Supporting Women… Changing the
world” This is what happens when you support the P.E.O. Scholars Awards. The women
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who receive this scholarship are women that will be instrumental in changing the world
we live in. Nominations for the 2016-2017 class of Scholars will open on August 20,
2015 with all applications due on November 20, 2015. Start thinking now how you can
be a part of this Renaissance! Thank you for all your support!
Christin Smith, FC
Chairman
REPORT OF THE P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship was established in 2009. It is an excellent way for
P.E.O.s to reach out to women to inform them of P.E.O.’s educational mission and to
come alongside them as they travel their own educational journey. It is specifically
aimed at young women who are seniors in high school and who have intentions to study
at a four-year accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States or
Canada. Scholarships of $2500 are awarded for use in the following academic year.
Successful candidates for the STAR Scholarship demonstrate high academic
achievement, service to their communities, and significant leadership at a level beyond
the local level. Candidates for the scholarship are identified and nominated by
individual chapters. Chapter applications should be submitted between September 1 and
November 1 so that candidates have time to submit their part of the application by the
November 30th deadline. Working closely with deserving young women, many chapters
develop relationships with their nominee as they prepare the online application. The
application and instructions for completing it can be found on the P.E.O. website.
The Iowa STAR Scholarship committee encourages Iowa chapters to connect with
school counselors, religious leaders, coaches, and other adults who mentor young
women to learn more about potential nominees. Identifying young women in their
earlier years of high school may allow for a deeper understanding of and relationship to
potential nominees, and the support of these young women as they move through high
school can have a measurable positive effect.
Since 2009, the first year of the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, the P.E.O. STAR
Scholarship Board of Trustees has awarded $4.35 million to 1774 recipients. In 2014
the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Board of Trustees reviewed 1909 applications for the
2015/16 STAR Scholarship. Of those, 360 nominees were awarded scholarships. Iowa
P.E.O. chapters nominated 104 outstanding candidates, and 17 of those young women
were among the recipients of the scholarship. The Iowa P.E.O. STAR Committee
congratulates these chapters and their successful nominees: M, AM, AQ, AT, AW, CX,
DU, HN, JO, JS, KL, LI, LN, LZ, MG, MV, and PD.
Bethany Larson, NM
Chairman
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REPORT OF THE COTTEY COLLEGE COMMITTEE
Iowa P.E.O.'s have supported Cottey College throughout the year by making it possible
for Iowa young women to attend several events. The summer program is now focused
on insight into leadership, skill development, and college and career preparation while
showcasing everything Cottey has to offer for a young women's future education. The
state of Iowa Cottey Promotion paid $300.00 for 5 girls to attend. If the participant
decides to attend Cottey College she automatically qualifies for a $3,000 scholarship per
year for a total of $12,000 for four years.
Six Iowa women attended Cottey College for the academic year of 2014-15- 4 second
year students and 2 freshmen. Iowa P.E.O.'s generously supported each of them with a
$10,000 scholarship through your donations to the Iowa P.E.O. Project fund and the
Iowa Cottey Scholarship fund. Welcome gifts, care packages, birthday cakes, cards and
letters were sent to each girl and Wallace and Iowa suites on a monthly basis throughout
the year.
The October C For Yourself was attended by one Iowa student. She along with her
parents experienced campus life and became acquainted with Cottey College.
The spring C For Yourself was held April 10-12. Four Iowa girls attended and spent the
week-end on campus. There is nothing like visiting the campus to get a young lady
excited about attending Cottey College. Registration was paid by the Iowa Cottey
Committee funds for all of these girls to attend C For Yourself.
Once again Iowa chapters have continued to support the Iowa Scholarship fund
maintained by IPPF with $100.00 donations. Several chapters are gold star chapters this
year and will be recognized at state convention with gold stars on their badges.
As of this spring Dr. Judy Rogers, president of Cottey College, will be retiring. Dr.
Rogers has led Cottey College on a progressive course during her presidency and we
wish her well in her retirement. Dr. Jann Rudd Weitzel from Missouri will become the
new president.
With the beginning of the fall 2015 classes Iowa will have its first 3rd student at Cottey
College. We, as a committee are excited to help this young woman continue her
education at Cottey.
The Iowa Cottey Committee thanks each P.E.O. sister and chapter for their continued
financial support. One thing that would be a great help to the committee is to visit with
potential young women in your area about Cottey College. Encourage them to go to C
For Yourself in the spring or the fall to visit the campus. If you do not feel comfortable
doing this, refer the student on line to Cottey College or contact a committee member.
All committee members will be happy to assist you and answer any questions you may
have. The phone numbers and e-mails are listed on the Iowa web site under committees.
Let's tell Iowa young women how great Cottey College is and fill it to capacity. After
all it is OUR COLLEGE.
Marlene Parrott, FN, Chairman
Linda King, Q
Elisabeth Reynoldson, K
Cheryl Neill, R
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REPORT OF THE HISTORY COMMITTEE
Iowa P.E.O. sisters have a rich history and legacy to share with our state and our P.E.O.
sisters across the country. This history and legacy is evident as the Iowa State History
Committee compiled artifacts and mementos for the 2014-15 state scrap book. Chapters
across Iowa have been busy with fundraisers, Founders’ Day events, social events, BIL
activities, celebrations of our 50 and 60 year members, chapter centennial events,
reciprocity activities, fashion shows, painting parties, support of projects, planting
flowers, seeking project recipients, and expressing loving concern for each sister. Our
book begins with the installation of Elizabeth Bunnell as Iowa State Chapter President
and documents interesting news of Iowa Chapters and events throughout the year.
Iowa P.E.O. sisters are truly renaissance women! We captured and cataloged evidence
of the expression of all talents they possess. Our sisters are writers, attorneys, teachers,
mothers, grandmothers, business women, entrepreneurs, farmers, chemists, doctors,
aunts, and may be found in every facet of life in communities which are the homes of
our chapters.
Chapters celebrating their Quasquicentennial (125 years) in 2015 are chapters V Des
Moines, W Leon, X Oskaloosa, Y What Cheer, and Z Waterloo. Chapters EP Storm
Lake, EQ Oakland, ES Northwood, ET Wapello, EV New London and EW Tama
celebrated Centennial years. These chapters are examples of the depth and breadth of
Iowa’s P.E.O. legacy.
It has been a pleasure to serve Iowa State Chapter seeking to preserve the history of
2014-15.
Jane Dooley, OO, Chairman
Kris Ziegman, DS
REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
This past year the Membership Committee shared information with Iowa’s chapters on
the happenings of the 2014 Convention and also concerning our work in updating the
Membership Page on the Iowa website. The committee participated in the International
Chapter Phone Every One Day. This was held to help update the list of unaffiliates in
the state.
Several Committee members visited chapters that needed some membership assistance
and provided information and some loving concern to the members of these chapters.
A Five Year Plan was prepared and forwarded to the Five Year Long Range Planning
Committee for their use
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Plans for convention include a skit and having handouts available at the Membership
Booth, as well as being available to answer questions of our sisters.
The Buzz Session will once again be held during convention so members can share
ideas and concerns.
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This committee thanks President Liz Bunnell and Vice President Kathy Wilke for their
continued encouragement this past year. The committee asks each chapter to continue
to nurture each and every sister. We can all strive to be “Nurturing Renaissance
Women”.
Beverly Templeton, FN, Chairman
Dana Lillis, W
Carol Goldsmith, CB
Lisa Reindl, OV
Lori Gilroy, DE
REPORT OF THE FIVE YEAR FINANCE
AND LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Five Year Finance and Long Range Planning Committee was a special committee
appointed by the president after the 2014 Convention of Iowa State Chapter. Its purpose
was to make an appraisal of the total financial condition of Iowa State Chapter, project
its fiscal needs from 2015-2020, and recommend actions or changes necessary to meet
such needs. The committee was not empowered to establish policy; any change in
policy or procedure rests with the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter or with the
members of convention of Iowa State Chapter.
The members of this committee considered the condition of the economy in general, the
current financial status of Iowa State Chapter, the trend of declining membership, and
the fact that expenses will increase during the next five years. The committee felt a
conservative approach was prudent. Financial figures were forecast with a 3 percent
annual decline in state membership, 5 percent annual increase in expenses, and no
interest income over the next five years.
Dues
No increase in Iowa State Chapter dues is recommended. However, after careful review
of the current dues allocation, it is recommended there be a reallocation of dues as
follows:
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
Cottey College Promotion Fund
International Convention Fund
State Convention Fund
General Expense Fund
$ 1.50
$ .50
$ 1.00
$ 3.00
$ 6.50
$12.50
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
A dues allocation of $1.50 (decrease of $.50) is recommended. The fund’s balance on
March 31, 2014 was $4,039,215. An increase in ending cash balance for the last two
fiscal years was noted, as was the number of applications received and awards made
from the fund during the same period. It is the recommendation of this committee that
the IPPF Board of Directors review its investment policies as related to payout rules, in
light of the fund’s growth and the rising number of applications made during this fiveyear review period.
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Cottey College Promotion Fund
A dues allocation of $.50 (no change) is recommended. The fund’s balance on March
31, 2014 was $17,858. Allocations and expenses from 2008-2014 were reviewed, and
projections made for the next five years. The committee members’ work to promote
Cottey College to Iowa students, parents and chapter members is important to the future
of Cottey College. This committee recommends a review of Cottey Committee
objectives and goals to ensure that activities of the committee address the needs of Iowa
chapters, Iowa members, and current and future Cottey students from Iowa.
International Convention Fund
A dues allocation of $1.00 (no change) is recommended. The fund’s balance on March
31, 2014 was $231,819. With the projected decrease in membership, the $1.00 dues
allocation alone will not cover the Iowa expenses of International Conventions.
However, this fund has an adequate balance available for the next scheduled
conventions to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Des
Moines, Iowa.
State Convention Fund
A dues allocation of $3.00 (increase of $1.00) is recommended. The fund had a balance
of $341,811 on March 31, 2014. The $3.00 dues allocation alone will not cover the cost
of future state conventions. However, the current fund balance along with the increased
dues allocation and a conservative estimate of income from sales of convention items
through convention hostess groups will provide for the state convention expenses
through 2020, while reducing the fund balance each year for the next five years.
General Expense Fund
A dues allocation of $6.50 (decrease of $.50) is recommended. The fund’s balance was
$18,853 on March 31, 2014. This fund is used to cover annual operating expenses of
Iowa State Chapter, and also provide for unanticipated future expenses which could
include potential website redesign, paid services compensation, unforeseen expenses,
and project giving.
State Reserve Fund
The State Reserve Fund receives no allocation from membership dues. The fund’s
balance was $186,396 on March 31, 2014. The purpose of this fund is to pay
unanticipated expenses. However, it has been the practice in recent years to pay for
ongoing budgeted expenses such as webmaster and convention coordinator
compensation from this fund. This committee recommends discontinuing the practice of
paying for ongoing budgeted expenses by shifting routine payments of contracted
services to the General Expense Fund through the normal budgeting process.
It is further recommended that monies from the Equipment Replacement Fund be
transferred into this fund and the Equipment Replacement Fund be dissolved.
Equipment Replacement Fund
This fund receives no allocation from membership dues and had a balance of $39,743 on
March 31, 2014. This committee reviewed potential needs of this fund including new
copy machine, computers, and office equipment. The committee feels that maintaining
a balance in a separate fund is no longer necessary; accounting software used by Iowa
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State Chapter will easily track and report future equipment purchases. It is the
recommendation of this committee that this fund be dissolved, and the balance
transferred into the State Reserve Fund.
Educational Use Fund
This fund receives no allocation from membership dues and had a balance of $12,726 on
March 31, 2014. It was established by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter
following the recommendation of the 2009 Five Year Finance and Long Range Planning
Committee. Since its creation in fiscal year 2009, uses of this fund included individual
officer and staff training, regional workshops for local chapter officers, and the purchase
of P.E.O. treasurer’s software for Iowa chapters. The members of this committee
recommend that the Executive Board define additional uses for this fund.
2019 CIC Fund
This fund did not exist on March 31, 2014. By action of the 2014 Convention of Iowa
State Chapter, the fund was established for the purpose of hosting the 2019 Convention
of International Chapter in Iowa, and funds were transferred from the General Fund by
action of the executive board on June 1, 2014. Currently no allocation from
membership dues is made to this fund. This committee recommends that no allocation
be made, rather, that the Bylaws of Iowa State Chapter Article X Section 5 be amended
to include hosting conventions of International Chapter as an allowable expense. If such
an amendment were adopted, the $18,817 balance in the 2019 CIC Fund would be
transferred into the International Convention Fund and this fund would be dissolved.
Accounting software used by Iowa State Chapter will easily track and report receipts
and disbursements associated with hosting the 2019 convention and future conventions.
Evelyn Beckman Fund
This fund receives no allocation from membership dues and had a balance of $366,866
on March 31, 2014.
20 percent of the yearly-earned interest is added to principal and 80 percent is
distributed annually at the discretion of the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter. In
the event of a loss on investments, the Evelyn Beckman Fund does not share in the
distributive percentage of the loss, thus not depleting the principal.
This fund is governed by the Bylaws of Iowa State Chapter Article XII. By reviewing
the history of this fund, this committee determined the policy for distribution could be
changed by a vote of convention. This committee recommends a change to the current
policy to direct less interest earned to principal and more be made available for
distribution. Percentages should be reviewed by the Iowa State Chapter Executive
Board to determine appropriate distribution percentages.
Further, it is recommended that an exploratory committee be formed to determine
whether a fund balance cap can be set, and to identify uses for this fund that would
honor Evelyn Beckman’s legacy during the 2019 Convention of International Chapter.
Iowa State Chapter Account in the P.E.O. Foundation
Iowa State Chapter Bylaws Article XI governs the purpose and administration of this
account. It is the recommendation of this committee that the Executive Board of Iowa
State Chapter form an exploratory committee to review the distribution policy of this
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fund. Consideration should be given to setting a balance cap, changing the net income
distribution percentages and reallocating distribution percentages between the Iowa and
International projects.
Employee and Contracted Services Compensation
This committee recommends that the executive board continue to review annually the
compensation for the assistant secretary-treasurer, convention coordinator, webmaster,
and any other contracted services and support personnel. The purpose is to assure that
salaries/compensations are commensurate with salaries of other jobs in Iowa with
similar responsibilities. Prior to 2010, compensation for the convention coordinator and
webmaster was paid from the interest income from the Evelyn Beckman Fund, and any
shortfall would be paid from the State Reserve Fund. Since 2010, salaries and
compensations have been paid from the State Reserve Fund.
Regular review of past performance and consideration of future needs is beneficial to
every organization. Therefore this committee recommends that a Five Year Finance and
Long Range Planning Committee be appointed in 2019.
Glenda Dixon, OP, Chairman
Elizabeth Bunnell, OO
Brenda Cooper, CS
Dawn Gibson, BA
Kate Raun, OR
Dana Wenstrand, DN
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MEMBERS OF THE 2014 CONVENTION OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER
Executive Board
President ..............................................................................Liz Bunnell, OO, Fairfield
Vice President ......................................................................Kathy Wilke, DS, Odebolt
Organizer .................................................................. Catherine M. Fouts, AO, Newton
Treasurer ................................................................................ Pat Shipley, CH, Villisca
Secretary ................................................................................Kate Raun, OR, Norwalk
Past Presidents of Iowa State Chapter
Gloria Ambroson, OB, Ankeny
Emily Anderson, PB, Story City
Janis Boenker, JF, Cedar Rapids
Nancy N. Clark, HO, Ames
G. Anne Cleghorn, IA, Sioux City*
Glenda Dixon, OP, Cedar Rapids
Nancy Foutch, FB, Woodbine
Elizabeth Garrels, NZ, Mount Pleasant
Diana Harness, CG, Eldon
Karen Hawley, BY, Guthrie Center
Marilyn Hopkey, HA, IL, Rantoul, IL
Margaret Hubbard, BC, Waverly
Judy Hughes, MF, Council Bluffs
Patricia Johnson, MM-OE, Muscatine
Joan Kirk, AW, Osage
Martha McCutcheon, R, Cedar Falls
Beth Mitchell, DI, IL, Downers Grove, IL
Barbara Moore, DT, Mount Vernon
Jill E. Mortenson, OV, Cedar Falls
Jane Roul, OH, Des Moines
Karen Shields, EN, Nashua
Eloise Sloan, X, Oskaloosa
Marilyn Sowers Sindlinger, R, Cedar Falls
Nola VanderStreek, ND, Pella
Susan Voss, OH, Des Moines
Members of Standing Committees and Boards
Rachel Allen, MV, Cedar Falls
Linda Biermann-Hoobin, LS, Des Moines
Jennifer Brown, LS, Des Moines
Brenda Cooper, CS, Marion
Cindy Dunn, U, Keokuk
Kim Fara, IS, Manning *
Deb Gaskill, EX, Lake Mills
Lori Gilroy, DE, Perry
Jolene Huen, OR, Norwalk
Linda King, Q, Des Moines
Jacque Liebe, OO, Fairfield
Cheryl Neill, R, Cedar Falls
*Also attended as chapter delegate
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Cheryl Newman Liles, KV, Cedar Falls
Susan Osvald, BJ, Audubon
Marlene Parrott, FN, Garner
Lisa Reindl, OV, Cedar Falls
Elisabeth Reynoldson, K, Osceola
Gaye Roberts, OP, Cedar Rapids
Christin Smith, FC, Muscatine
Janice Stillman, BK, Emmetsburg
Christine Stolz, EN, Nashua
Bev Templeton, FN, Garner
Carrie Wilkinson, OP, Cedar Rapids
Kris Ziegmann, DS, Odebolt
DELEGATES TO THE 2015 CONVENTION
OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER
Original
A Mount Pleasant .......... Deborah Sinclair
B Bloomfield .................... Karen Prosapio
C Fairfield .......................... Jamie Kuiken
D Centerville ................... Susan McDanel
E Iowa City ........................Joanne Tigges
F Moulton ............................Janice Avery
G Ottumwa .................... Stephanie Dostal
H Albia ................................. Ann Stocker
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Keosauqua .................... Cynthia Morris
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Washington ..................... Lynette Loula
K Osceola ............................ Nancy Friday
L Sigourney ........................... Jodi Renner
M Knoxville ..................... Cathy Struecker
N Chariton ............................ Diane White
O Farmington.................... Rhonda Jordan
P Burlington ........................ Karen Hassel
Q Des Moines ................... Brenda Ploeger
R Cedar Falls .................... Mary Schlicher
T Garden Grove .................. Linda Arnold
U Keokuk ............................ Nancy Gaunt
V Des Moines .................... Chris Branstad
W Leon .............................. Rachel Duncan
X Oskaloosa............................ Marla Reed
Y What Cheer ............................ Kim Stek
Z Waterloo ............................ Felicia Cass
AA Ames ........................... Ginny Molgaard
AB Bonaparte .................... Michelle Bentler
AC Hampton .................... Nancy Showalter
AD Milton ............................ Barbara Nixon
AE Clarinda ................... Elaine Armstrong
AF Atlantic ............................ Fern Lindvall
AG Winterset...................... Laura Bertelson
AH West Liberty .................... Diane Beaver
AI Rock Rapids..................... Jackie Austin
AK Brooklyn ................................ Joy Krull
AM Nevada ..............................Judith Twedt
AN Humeston .......................... Sarah Lovett
AO Newton ........................... Kelley Meyer
AP Harlan ........................... Susan Hogzett
AQ Brighton ........................... Joyce Wilson
AR Grundy Center ..................... Jan Onnen
AS Manchester...................... Kathy Rempe
AT Spencer ............................ Janice Howe
AU Marengo .............................. Patty Miles
AV Prairie City................. Mary Cummings
AW Osage ............................ Jessica Balsley
AY Estherville .............................................
AZ Creston ........................... Nancy Loudon
BA Colfax ........................ Willow Patterson
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Marshalltown ...................... Carol Terry
Waverly ............................... Ann Rathe
Independence ..................... Diane Dave
Spirit Lake ................. Sue Ziegenbusch
DeWitt ....................... Brenda Ohnemus
Monroe................Jeanne Van Genderen
Sac City............................. Nancy Stock
Audubon ...................... Marlene Englin
Emmetsburg ................... Dawn Seimers
Grinnell ......................... Theresa Pagliai
Ackley ....................... LaVonne Lawton
Lake City ......................... Deb Lightner
Indianola ........................ Rhonda Sayler
Stuart.......................... Suzanne Sheeder
Corydon ......................... Denise Draper
Fort Madison .................... Ann Hannum
Pella ............................. Jennifer Palmer
Humboldt .........................Faith Warden
Algona .................... Sonny Christensen
Maquoketa ....................... Cari Klemme
Guthrie Center ............. Rebecca Carico
Elkader .................................... Janet Ott
Greenfield ......................... Amy Kading
Ida Grove .................. Liz Kistenmacher
Greene .................................Carol Barth
LeMars ......................... Sue Ashenfelter
Sibley .................................Deb Kosters
State Center......................... Kris Terrell
Eldon............................... Kathy Allman
Villisca .............................. Barb Nelson
West Des Moines ...... Mary Ann Moore
Mount Ayr .............................. Jan Ford
Oelwein .......................... Karla Grennan
Keota........................ Margaret Brinning
Williamsburg ................ Carol Uhlmann
Denison ........................... Patti Boettger
Correctionville .............. Mary Dreeszen
Cresco ...................................................
Marion ............................... Joan Padley
Bedford .................. Sara Ann Robinson
Corning ................................. Sue Selby
Hartley ......................... Lanette Pearson
Columbus Junction .......... Dana Howell
Charles City .................. Lynn Redenius
Jefferson........................ Lynda Cochran
Montezuma ................... Debbie Iverson
West Union .................... Barb O’Kones
Boone ................................... Jean Duffy
Perry......................... Sandy Pennington
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DF Toledo ............................. Becky Heeren
DG Eddyville ......................... Lonna Kaster
DI Hamburg ............................ Jackie Kuhr
DK Cedar Rapids ............... Jayne Woodson
DL New Hampton ................. Dianne Quinn
DM Seymour...................... Stacey Westphal
DN Shenandoah................... Diane Liljedahl
DO Sidney ...................................................
DP Logan ......................... Kathryn Brandon
DQ Reinbeck ........................... Diane Staker
DR Adel ................................... Allie Whyle
DS Odebolt ............................ Katie DeJean
DT Mount Vernon .................... Rita Swales
DU Sheldon ............................ Karen Spears
DV Iowa Falls ........................ Laurie Henry
DW Coon Rapids ................... Clarissa Kelly
DX Sioux City ......................Vina Rodecker
DY Tipton ................. Kiaya Rickard-Urban
DZ Mason City ................. Sharon Lindgren
EA Clear Lake ............................................
EB Carroll ............................. Diane Bistline
EC Traer .......................................Roz Stull
ED Rockford ..........................Jeanne Staudt
EE Cherokee ....................... Dianne Gordon
EF Onawa ........ Sherri Johnston-McDowell
EG Rockwell City ............ Katherine Linder
EH Des Moines ..................... Sarah Stewart
EI Belle Plaine.................... Marcia Kucera
EJ Eagle Grove ........................ Pat Manues
EK Waukon ........................ Loretta Schafer
EL Webster City ................. Crystal Gordon
EM Hawarden ........................... Kathy Keltz
EN Nashua ........................Cathy McGregor
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Storm Lake ......................... Kim Martin
EQ Oakland ...................... Gayle Strickland
ES Northwood…………. .. Carolyn Reeder
ET Wapello ....................Angie Woodsmall
EU Allerton ............................ Gloria Ewing
EV New London ...................... Betty Grove
EW Tama ................................. Sarah Dostal
EX Lake Mills ....................... Suzanne Myli
EY Sioux City ......................... Kay Spencer
EZ Anita ......................... Cheryl McCaskey
FA Eldora .................................... Jan Dirks
FB Woodbine ..................... Angela Radloff
FC Muscatine .......................... Nancy Wall
FE Waterloo ......................... Lee Stonewall
FF Glenwood ...................Cynthia Schenck
FG Fayette .............................. Dayna Baker
FH Sumner........................... Susan Schnadt
FI Clinton .......................... Carolyn Tallett
FJ Davenport ..................... Connie Carlson
FK Council Bluffs ........... Mary Ann Bragg
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Bellevue ............................ Kate Brooks
Marcus ................................ Deb Mayer
Garner ............................... Dianne Paca
Cedar Rapids............... Sue Edmondson
Monticello..................... Marilyn Hanna
Rolfe ............................... Cindy Kemna
Clarion ................................. Lisa Kluss
Postville .......................... Cindy Schultz
Anamosa ....................... Nancy Mulford
Cedar Falls .......................... Jean Boller
Lenox ................................. Peggy Tripp
Paullina ....................Jacqueline Hughes
Story City..... Tammy Dickinson-Ferrell
Alta ............................. LuAnn Jacobson
Avoca ........................... Kathy Soetmelk
Missouri Valley ....................................
Dubuque ........................ Tammy White
Britt ...................................... Diane Nall
Tabor............................ Lynn Kilpatrick
Des Moines .............. Margaret Buckton
Des Moines ............. Kimberley Boggus
Sioux Rapids ................... Daina Powers
Manson .............................Ginny Miller
Griswold ......................... Andrea Olson
Mason City ....................... Cathy Buren
Decorah........................ Rachael Buresh
Jewell .......................... Nancy Hemphill
Council Bluffs............... Mary Thomsen
Sioux City .................. Esther Van Dyke
Kingsley ........................ Jolene Spooner
Winfield ....................... Joan Thompson
Fort Dodge ....................... Dee Haggard
Davenport ...................... Marilyn Pieart
Des Moines .................... Susan O’Kane
Des Moines .....................Sara Baitinger
Sioux City ..............................Sue Gwin
Red Oak ................... Martha Wenstrand
Ottumwa ..................... Barbara Heckert
Des Moines .................. Peggy Van Kirk
Des Moines ...................... Jan Bannister
Vinton ................................... Pat Beatty
Des Moines ..................... Diana Bunten
Iowa City ..................... Paulina Muzzin
Cedar Rapids............ Rosemary Bowers
Dubuque ............................ Mary Carter
Des Moines .................. Kristine Bartiey
Ames ................................. Pam Sargent
Ames ...................................... Ann Hein
Ottumwa ........................... Mary Graeff
Newton .............................. Vicki Porter
Des Moines ................... Barbara Nobile
Burlington ........................ Sharyn Blake
Forest City ..........................Elin Zehren
Des Moines .................... Linda Murphy
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Des Moines ....................... Sandy Guild
Sioux City ..................... Cindy Aspeotis
Sioux City ................ G. Anne Cleghorn
Davenport ......................... Darcie Hintz
Davenport ........................ Jackie Haack
Madrid ........................... Robin Gogerty
Des Moines ............. Mary Ann DeVries
Keokuk ........................ Judy Kammerer
Cedar Rapids.............. Elizabeth Wright
Cedar Rapids...................Doris Hoskins
Des Moines .................... Mary Shotwell
Dubuque .................. Kathleen Reisdorf
Sioux City .................. Barbara Borchert
Fort Dodge ..................... Kittie Webster
Oskaloosa......................... Vicki Wright
Dubuque ...................Ruth Von Fumetti
Council Bluffs.................. Linda Brandt
Davenport ........................... Cindy May
Manning ................................. Kim Fara
Clarksville .................... Sue Ann Lodge
Ames ............................. Sandy Johnson
Mason City .....................Linda Willeke
Waterloo ...................... Kathleen Sallee
Mason City .......................Jill Thoreson
Des Moines ...................... Sharon Davis
Shenandoah................... Carol Lee Rees
Shenandoah.................... Maria Cloepfil
Grinnell ........................ Barbara Roland
Akron .............................. Linda Popken
Storm Lake ......................... Pat Cowan
Webster City ....................... Billie Smid
Iowa City ..................... Cherie Cremers
Sioux City ......................... Sue Martens
Cedar Rapids............... Donna Spellman
Des Moines ...................... Gwen Brown
Des Moines .................... Kaye Hummel
Boone......................... Marilynn Hansen
Des Moines ..................... Cathy Wilson
Fort Madison..................... Tracy Kamp
Waterloo ....................Prudence Klinger
Charles City ....................... Joanne Starr
Muscatine........................ Jo Anne Ruby
Davenport ....................... Janice Melvin
Cedar Rapids................... Ann Mohnsen
Marshalltown ..................... Ann Bresler
Indianola .................... Drucilla McLuen
Clinton ......................... Fran McDonald
Fort Dodge ............................................
Des Moines .................. Jennifer Stalder
Des Moines ................ Beverly Waddell
Centerville ......................... Nancy Hash
Burlington ....................... Ruth Gaudian
Ames ................................. Randi Peters
Des Moines ................... Mary Knueven
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Spencer .......................... Claudia Neary
Cedar Rapids..................... Pat Newman
Clarinda ........................ Carolyn Scherf
Dubuque.............................. Kathy Kidd
Marion .................... Mary Ellen Wright
Cedar Rapids............. Valerie Wetlaufer
Cedar Falls ...................... Jane Slykhuis
Des Moines ................ Priscilla Watkins
Des Moines ....................Amy Donnelly
Des Moines ................... Carol Moroney
Iowa City ...................... Kirsten Nelson
Iowa City ........................... Mary Rettig
Ames ................................. Sally Houser
Waterloo ........................ Karma Fischer
Des Moines .............. Keri Weston-Stoll
Davenport ........................... Ann Geiger
Fort Madison .........................................
Mason City.................... Linda Marshall
Mason City........................ Mary Wendt
Clinton ......................... Tammi Cassidy
Iowa City ............................ Teri Blume
Des Moines .......................... Anita Geer
Mason City......................... Peggy Bang
Newton.............................Danette Botts
Sioux City ................... Della Nicolaisen
Clear Lake ................... Connie Scherber
Cedar Rapids......... Sarah Rheinschmidt
Creston ............................. Marcia Riley
Davenport ........................Berta Gimmy
Cedar Rapids......................... Pat Bunch
Des Moines .................. Carolyn Nelson
Cedar Falls .................... Connie Herbon
Davenport .............................................
Ames ............................. Sharon Axland
Waterloo .......................... Monica Haag
Council Bluffs ............... Carolyn Forbes
Ankeny........................ Cheryl Weisheit
Council Bluffs .................. Kim Heithoff
Des Moines ..................... Ann Mattiussi
Marshalltown .............. Miriam Koenigs
Cedar Rapids....................... Jan Matson
Belmond................ Lee Van der Linden
Knoxville ...........................Susan Hicks
Sioux City ........................ Cindy Feeser
Keokuk............................ Nancy Martin
West Des Moines .............. Lorna Truck
Fairfield ................... Jennifer Anderson
Altoona .............................. Shar Brown
Fort Dodge ...................... Virginia Hays
Newton....................... Winonah McGee
Council Bluffs ........ Lucy Beall Graeme
Cedar Rapids................... Nancy Mohni
Clinton ................................ Sue Markel
Ames .............................. Kathy Hanson
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MJ Marshalltown .............. Janine Campbell
MK Sioux City ....................... Kay Beyerink
ML Waverly .......................... Sally Thorson
MM-OE
Muscatine ........................Karen Nelson
MN Muscatine .......................... Anne Olson
MO Spirit Lake ........................ Patty Thayer
MP Dubuque .................. Jacqueline Burnett
MQ Council Bluffs ............ Ellen Van Waart
MR Waterloo .......................... Kathy Franke
MS Des Moines ........................... Marti Puff
MT Fort Dodge .......................... Ann Meyer
MU Atlantic ............................ Janet Highfill
MV Cedar Falls .................. Amanda Kuiken
MW Davenport ......................... Kay Sansone
MX Washington ............................ Marj Lins
MY Jefferson ...................... Rosemary Hoyt
MZ Vinton .......................Brenda Hackbarth
NA Iowa City ............................ Ruth Heath
NC Des Moines ..................... Donna Reams
ND Pella ............................. Kristy Hancock
NE Nevada .............................Jamie Hughet
NF Grinnell ................................ Sally Lang
NG Indianola ............................ Billie Butler
NH Burlington ................ Marilyn Lancaster
NI Burlington ........................ Cheryl Green
NJ Fort Dodge ............................. Jan Krass
NK Ames ................................ Beth Larabee
NM Storm Lake ......................... Carol Lytle
NN Oskaloosa ......................Veronica Grim
NO Boone............................. Christine Rose
NP Boone...............................Holly Stecker
NQ LeMars............................ Janice Hansen
NR Webster City ..................... Mary Tjaden
NS Carroll ................................. Pat Hartley
NT Carlisle....................... Diane Clayworth
NU Marshalltown ........................................
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NW
NY
NZ
OA
OB
OC
OD
OF
OG
OH
OI
OJ
OK
OM
ON
OO
OP
OQ
OR
OS
OT
OU
OV
OW
OX
OY
OZ
PA
PB
PC
PD
PE
PF
PG
PH
Clear Lake...........................Jill Geissler
Clarinda ....................... Jolinda Gowing
Mount Pleasant ..................... Sara Titus
Humboldt .................... Barbara Johnsen
Ankeny ........................... Mary Dobson
Washington ..................... Debbie Jewell
Iowa City ........................... Carol Casey
Waterloo .......................... Jean Gardner
Waterloo .......................... Joan Mattson
Des Moines ............................ Lisa Foss
Dubuque .................... Lorrie Etheredge
Cedar Falls ........................ Diane Curtis
Perry ...............................Jennifer Priest
Bettendorf ........................... Laura Scott
Estherville ................... Nancy Anderson
Fairfield ............................. Janice Hyde
Cedar Rapids..............Chelsea Huisman
Des Moines ................. Amy Templeton
Norwalk .............................. Dotty Raun
Chariton .......................... Linda Wycoff
Mason City ................. Tonya Obermire
Ames ............................... Ellen Johnsen
Cedar Falls ......................... Amy Bower
Burlington ............................. Mary Hart
Mount Pleasant ......................... Pat Coe
Iowa City ......................... Judy Johnson
Treynor ................... Norma Vorthmann
Spirit Lake ...................... Joan Gronstal
Story City........................ Hannah Joslin
Algona .......................... Karilyn Claude
Harlan ........................ Joyce Rodenborn
Johnston ............................. Sonya Streit
Waverly ........................ Jody Dahlquist
Ankeny .............................. Kara Hogue
Guthrie Center ............ Judy Hilgenberg
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
Number of chapters in state
Number of chapters with delegates necessary
To establish a quorum (majority)
Number of chapters represented in convention
383
192
374
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Local Chapter Delegates .......................................................................................... 374
Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter ....................................................................... 5
Past Presidents of Iowa State Chapter ....................................................................... 23
Resident Past Presidents of International Chapter ....................................................... 1
Board of Directors – Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.................................................... 2
Chairmen: ELF, IPS, PCE, PSA, STAR ..................................................................... 5
Committees: Amendments and Recommendations, Cottey College,
Finance, History, Membership, and Scholarship ......................................... 17
TOTAL MEMBERS OF CONVENTION ........................................................... 427
Janice Hyde, OO, Chairman
Katie DeJean, DS
Kelley Meyer, AO
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CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES APPROVED BY A COMMITTEE
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OFFICIAL VISIT DISTRICTS
For the purpose of official visits of a chapter
District 3 – Central – Official Visit 2015
MC
AA
HN
HO
IV
KC
KR
LN
MI
NK
OU
LQ
OB
PG
DD
JL
NO
NP
Q
V
EH
GH
GI
GX
GY
HE
HF
HH
HM
HT
HX
HY
IE
IJ
IZ
Altoona
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ames
Ankeny
Ankeny
Ankeny
Boone
Boone
Boone
Boone
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
JJ
JK
JM
JY
JZ
KD
KM
KN
KO
KT
LA
LJ
LS
MS
NC
OH
OQ
GV
IM
JX
MD
MT
NJ
GP
PE
ID
AM
NE
FZ
PB
EL
JE
NR
CJ
MA
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Jewell
Johnston
Madrid
Nevada
Nevada
Story City
Story City
Webster City
Webster City
Webster City
West Des Moines
West Des Moines
Counties:
Boone, Hamilton, Polk, Story, Webster
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District 4 – Southwest– Official Visit 2016
DR
H
EU
EZ
AF
MU
BJ
GC
CU
NT
D
KA
N
OS
AE
KH
NY
BA
CV
BR
FK
GQ
IQ
LP
LR
MF
MQ
AZ
LG
T
FF
CA
GL
BY
PH
DI
AP
PD
AN
Adel
Albia
Allerton
Anita
Atlantic
Atlantic
Audubon
Avoca
Bedford
Carlisle
Centerville
Centerville
Chariton
Chariton
Clarinda
Clarinda
Clarinda
Colfax
Corning
Corydon
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Creston
Creston
Garden Grove
Glenwood
Greenfield
Griswold
Guthrie Center
Guthrie Center
Hamburg
Harlan
Harlan
Humeston
BP
JV
NG
M
LW
FW
W
DP
GD
BH
F
CK
AO
HS
LC
ME
OR
EQ
K
X
IO
NN
BU
ND
DE
OK
AV
HB
DM
DN
JA
DO
BQ
GG
OZ
CH
AG
FB
Indianola
Indianola
Indianola
Knoxville
Knoxville
Lenox
Leon
Logan
Missouri Valley
Monroe
Moulton
Mount Ayr
Newton
Newton
Newton
Newton
Norwalk
Oakland
Osceola
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa
Pella
Pella
Perry
Perry
Prairie City
Red Oak
Seymour
Shenandoah
Shenandoah
Sidney
Stuart
Tabor
Treynor
Villisca
Winterset
Woodbine
Counties:
Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Cass, Clarke, Dallas, Decatur, Fremont, Guthrie,
Harrison, Jasper, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Mills, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Page,
Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Taylor, Union, Warren, Wayne
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District 5 – Southeast – Official Visit 2017
OM
B
AB
AQ
AK
P
HU
KB
NH
NI
OW
FI
JW
KY
MH
CX
FJ
GW
IB
IC
IR
JS
KU
LH
LM
MW
BG
DG
CG
C
MB
OO
O
BS
JO
KV
BM
JB
NF
Bettendorf
Bloomfield
Bonaparte
Brighton
Brooklyn
Burlington
Burlington
Burlington
Burlington
Burlington
Burlington
Clinton
Clinton
Clinton
Clinton
Columbus Junction
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
DeWitt
Eddyville
Eldon
Fairfield
Fairfield
Fairfield
Farmington
Fort Madison
Fort Madison
Fort Madison
Grinnell
Grinnell
Grinnell
E
HI
JF
KP
KQ
KZ
NA
OD
OY
U
IG
LZ
I
CM
AU
AD
DA
Orig.A
NZ
OX
FC
JR
MM-OE
MN
EV
G
HC
HR
L
DY
ET
J
MX
OC
AH
Y
CN
GT
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Keokuk
Keokuk
Keokuk
Keosauqua
Keota
Marengo
Milton
Montezuma
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Muscatine
Muscatine
Muscatine
Muscatine
New London
Ottumwa
Ottumwa
Ottumwa
Sigourney
Tipton
Wapello
Washington
Washington
Washington
West Liberty
What Cheer
Williamsburg
Winfield
Counties:
Cedar, Clinton, Davis, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Keokuk, Lee,
Louisa, Muscatine, Poweshiek, Scott, Van Buren, Wapello, Washington
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District 1 – Northeast – Official Visit 2018
BN
FU
EL
FL
R
FV
KL
LK
MV
OJ
OV
DK
FO
HJ
IH
II
JI
JT
KG
KK
LF
LI
LU
MG
OP
IT
CQ
GO
GE
HL
IK
IP
KI
MP
OI
FA
BZ
FG
CC
AR
Ackley
Anamosa
Belle Plaine
Bellevue
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Clarksville
Cresco
Decorah
Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque
Dubuque
Eldora
Elkader
Fayette
Greene
Grundy Center
BD
DV
AS
BX
CS
KJ
BB
JU
LT
MJ
NU
FP
DT
EN
DL
CL
FT
DQ
CF
FH
EW
DF
EC
HG
MZ
Z
FE
IX
JP
KS
LO
MR
OF
OG
EK
BC
ML
PF
DB
Independence
Iowa Falls
Manchester
Maquoketa
Marion
Marion
Marshalltown
Marshalltown
Marshalltown
Marshalltown
Marshalltown
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Nashua
New Hampton
Oelwein
Postville
Reinbeck
State Center
Sumner
Tama
Toledo
Traer
Vinton
Vinton
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waukon
Waverly
Waverly
Waverly
West Union
Counties:
Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton,
Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Hardin, Howard, Jackson, Jones, Linn, Marshall,
Tama, Winneshiek
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District 2 – Northwest – Official Visit 2019
JC
BW
PC
GB
LV
GF
EB
NS
CY
JQ
EE
FS
EA
LE
NW
DW
CP
CO
EJ
BK
AY
ON
HW
FN
AC
CW
EM
BV
OA
CB
CZ
MY
GS
BO
EX
CD
NQ
IS
GK
FM
Akron
Algona
Algona
Alta
Belmond
Britt
Carroll
Carroll
Charles City
Charles City
Cherokee
Clarion
Clear Lake
Clear Lake
Clear Lake
Coon Rapids
Correctionville
Denison
Eagle Grove
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Estherville
Forest City
Garner
Hampton
Hartley
Hawarden
Humboldt
Humboldt
Ida Grove
Jefferson
Jefferson
Kingsley
Lake City
Lake Mills
Le Mars
Le Mars
Manning
Manson
Marcus
DZ
GN
IW
IY
KW
KX
LB
OT
ES
DS
EF
AW
FX
AI
ED
EG
FR
BI
DU
CE
DX
EY
GR
GZ
HZ
IA
IL
JH
LD
LX
MK
GJ
AT
KF
BE
MO
PA
EP-NL
JD
NM
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Northwood
Odebolt
Onawa
Osage
Paullina
Rock Rapids
Rockford
Rockwell City
Rolfe
Sac City
Sheldon
Sibley
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux Rapids
Spencer
Spencer
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake
Spirit Lake
Storm Lake
Storm Lake
Storm Lake
Counties:
Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson,
Emmet, Floyd, Franklin, Greene, Hancock, Humboldt, Ida, Kossuth, Lyon, Mitchell,
Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux, Winnebago,
Woodbury, Worth, Wright
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GROUPS FOR REPRESENTATION AT CONVENTIONS OF
INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
The first chapter listed in each group will send a delegate to the 2015 Convention of
International Chapter in Indianapolis, IN, October 15-17, 2015.
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
KB
Burlington
NH
Burlington
NI
Burlington
OW
Burlington
P
Burlington
EV
New London
HU
Burlington
GROUP 3
IG
Keokuk
JO
Ft. Madison
KV
Ft. Madison
LZ
Keokuk
O
Farmington
U
Keokuk
BS
Ft. Madison
GROUP 4
AQ
Brighton
MB
Fairfield
OO
Fairfield
OP
Cedar Rapids
C
Fairfield
I
Keosauqua
AB
Bonaparte
GROUP 5
CG
Eldon
HC
Ottumwa
HR
Ottumwa
IN
(disbanded)
B
Bloomfield
G
Ottumwa
AD
Milton
GROUP 6
DM
Seymour
KA
Centerville
KQ
Iowa City
KZ
Iowa City
D
Centerville
F
Moulton
H
Albia
GROUP 7
CM
Keota
DG
Eddyville
IO
Oskaloosa
NN
Oskaloosa
L
Sigourney
X
Oskaloosa
Y
What Cheer
GROUP 8
DA
Montezuma
EI
Belle Plaine
EW
Tama
HI
Iowa City
AK
Brooklyn
AU
Marengo
CN
Williamsburg
GROUP 9
JB
Grinnell
LC
Newton
ME
Newton
NF
Grinnell
AO
Newton
BM
Grinnell
HS
Newton
GROUP 10
BH
Monroe
BU
Pella
LW
Knoxville
ND
Pella
M
Knoxville
AV
Prairie City
BA
Colfax
GROUP 11
AN
Humeston
BR
Corydon
EU
Allerton
OS
Chariton
N
Chariton
T
Garden Grove
W
Leon
GROUP 12
JV
Indianola
NG
Indianola
NT
Carlisle
OR
Norwalk
K
Osceola
AG
Winterset
BP
Indianola
GROUP 13
LQ
Ankeny
MC
Altoona
OB
Ankeny
Q
Des Moines
V
Des Moines
EH
Des Moines
GA
(disbanded)
GROUP 14
GY
Des Moines
HE
Des Moines
HF
Des Moines
HH
Des Moines
GH
Des Moines
GI
Des Moines
GX
Des Moines
GROUP 15
HY
Des Moines
IE
Des Moines
IJ
Des Moines
IZ
Des Moines
HM
Des Moines
HT
Des Moines
HX
Des Moines
MX
NZ
OC
OX
Orig. A
J
GT
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Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Winfield
GROUP 16
JY
Des Moines
JZ
Des Moines
KD
Des Moines
KM
Des Moines
JJ
Des Moines
JK
Des Moines
JM
Des Moines
GROUP 17
LA
Des Moines
LJ
Des Moines
LS
Des Moines
MS
Des Moines
KN
Des Moines
KO
Des Moines
KT
Des Moines
GROUP 18
NC
Des Moines
OH
Des Moines
OQ
Des Moines
PE
Johnston
CJ
W. Des Moines
DR
Adel
MA
W. Des Moines
GROUP 19
CA
Greenfield
EZ
Anita
MU
Atlantic
AF
Atlantic
BJ
Audubon
BQ
Stuart
BY
Guthrie Center
GROUP 20
CU
Bedford
CV
Corning
FW
Lenox
LG
Creston
AZ
Creston
BF
(disbanded)
CK
Mt. Ayr
GROUP 21
DO
Sidney
JA
Shenandoah
KH
Clarinda
NY
Clarinda
AE
Clarinda
DI
Hamburg
DN
Shenandoah
GROUP 22
GG
Tabor
GL
Griswold
HB
Red Oak
OZ
Treynor
CH
Villisca
EQ
Oakland
FF
Glenwood
GROUP 23
LP
Council Bluffs
LR
Council Bluffs
MF
Council Bluffs
MQ
Council Bluffs
FK
Council Bluffs
GQ
Council Bluffs
IQ
Council Bluffs
GROUP 24
FB
Woodbine
GC
Avoca
GD
Missouri Valley
PD
Harlan
AP
Harlan
DP
Logan
EF
Onawa
GROUP 25
GR
Sioux City
GS
Kingsley
GZ
Sioux City
HZ
Sioux City
CP
Correctionville
DX
Sioux City
EY
Sioux City
GROUP 26
LD
Sioux City
LX
Sioux City
MK
Sioux City
PG
Ankeny
IA
Sioux City
IL
Sioux City
JH
Sioux City
GROUP 27
GB
Alta
JD
Storm Lake
EP-NL Storm Lake
NM
Storm Lake
CB
Ida Grove
DS
Odebolt
GROUP 28
DW
Coon Rapids
EB
Carroll
IS
Manning
NS
Carroll
BI
Sac City
BO
Lake City
CO
Denison
GROUP 29
GV
Fort Dodge
IM
Fort Dodge
JX
Fort Dodge
MY
Jefferson
CZ
Jefferson
EG
Rockwell City
GK
Manson
GROUP 30
MD
Fort Dodge
MT
Fort Dodge
NJ
Fort Dodge
NR
Webster City
EL
Webster City
GP
Jewell
JE
Webster City
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GROUP 31
JL
Boone
NO
Boone
NP
Boone
OK
Perry
DD
Boone
DE
Perry
ID
Madrid
GROUP 32
HO
Ames
IV
Ames
KC
Ames
PB
Story City
AA
Ames
FZ
Story City
HN
Ames
GROUP 33
MI
Ames
NE
Nevada
NK
Ames
OU
Ames
AM
Nevada
KR
Ames
LN
Ames
GROUP 34
JU
Marshalltown
LT
Marshalltown
MJ
Marshalltown
NU
Marshalltown
BB
Marshalltown
CF
State Center
DF
Toledo
GROUP 35
JR
Muscatine
MM-OE Muscatine
MN
Muscatine
OY
Iowa City
CX
Columbus Junction
ET
Wapello
FC
Muscatine
GROUP 36
GW
Davenport
IB
Davenport
IC
Davenport
IR
Davenport
AH
West Liberty
DY
Tipton
FJ
Davenport
GROUP 37
LH
Davenport
LM
Davenport
MW Davenport
OM Bettendorf
BG
DeWitt
JS
Davenport
KU
Davenport
GROUP 38
JW
Clinton
KY
Clinton
MH
Clinton
PF
Waverly
BX
Maquoketa
FI
Clinton
FL
Bellevue
GROUP 39
IP
Dubuque
KI
Dubuque
MP
Dubuque
OI
Dubuque
GE
Dubuque
HL
Dubuque
IK
Dubuque
GROUP 40
CL
Oelwein
FE
Waterloo
NA
Iowa City
OD
Iowa City
Z
Waterloo
AS
Manchester
BD
Independence
GROUP 41
LO
Waterloo
MR
Waterloo
OF
Waterloo
OG
Waterloo
IX
Waterloo
JP
Waterloo
KS
Waterloo
GROUP 42
EC
Traer
FV
Cedar Falls
KL
Cedar Falls
LK
Cedar Falls
R
Cedar Falls
AR
Grundy Center
DQ
Reinbeck
GROUP 43
IT
Clarksville
MV Cedar Falls
OJ
Cedar Falls
OV
Cedar Falls
BN
Ackley
DV
Iowa Falls
FA
Eldora
GROUP 44
FS
Clarion
OA
Humboldt
PC
Algona
BV
Humboldt
BW
Algona
EJ
Eagle Grove
FR
Rolfe
GROUP 45
GJ
Sioux Rapids
MO
Spirit Lake
ON
Estherville
PA
Spirit Lake
AY
Estherville
BE
Spirit Lake
BK
Emmetsburg
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GROUP 46
FM
Marcus
FX
Paullina
KF
Spencer
PH
Guthrie Center
AT
Spencer
CW Hartley
EE
Cherokee
GROUP 47
EM Hawarden
JC
Akron
NQ
LeMars
AI
Rock Rapids
CD
LeMars
CE
Sibley
DU
Sheldon
GROUP 48
GF
Britt
HW Forest City
LE
Clear Lake
NW Clear Lake
EA
Clear Lake
EX
Lake Mills
FN
Garner
GROUP 49
GN
Mason City
IW
Mason City
IY
Mason City
LV
Belmond
AC
Hampton
CC
Greene
DZ
Mason City
GROUP 50
KW Mason City
KX
Mason City
LB
Mason City
OT
Mason City
AW Osage
ED
Rockford
ES
Northwood
GROUP 51
EN
Nashua
FH
Sumner
JQ
Charles City
ML Waverly
BC
Waverly
CY
Charles City
DL
New Hampton
GROUP 52
IK
Waukon
FG
Fayette
FT
Postville
GO
Decorah
BZ
Elkader
CQ
Cresco
DB
West Union
GROUP 53
FO
Cedar Rapids
FP
Monticello
FU
Anamosa
KJ
Marion
CS
Marion
DK
Cedar Rapids
DT
Mt. Vernon
GROUP 54
IH
Cedar Rapids
II
Cedar Rapids
JF
Iowa City
MG Cedar Rapids
MZ Vinton
HG
Vinton
HJ
Cedar Rapids
GROUP 55
KK
Cedar Rapids
LF
Cedar Rapids
LI
Cedar Rapids
LU
Cedar Rapids
JI
Cedar Rapids
JT
Cedar Rapids
KG
Cedar Rapids
GROUP 56
E
Iowa City
KP
Iowa City
(No delegate until group has 4 chapters)
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HOSTESS GROUPS FOR THE PLANNING OF CONVENTION
OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER P.E.O.
GROUP NE-16, 2016
BN Ackley
CY Charles City
JQ Charles City
IT
Clarksville
EA Clear Lake
LE Clear Lake
NW Clear Lake
FA Eldora
CC
AR
AC
DV
DZ
GN
IW
IY
Greene
Grundy Center
Hampton
Iowa Falls
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
KW
KX
LB
OT
ES
AW
DQ
ED
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Mason City
Northwood
Osage
Reinbeck
Rockford
COUNTIES:
Butler, Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Grundy, Hardin, Mitchell, Worth
GROUP NW-1, 2017
BW Algona
PC Algona
LV Belmond
GF Britt
FS Clarion
EJ
Eagle Grove
BK Emmetsburg
AY Estherville
ON
HW
GV
IM
JX
MD
MT
NJ
Estherville
Forest City
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge
FN
BV
OA
BO
EX
GK
EG
FR
Garner
Humboldt
Humboldt
Lake City
Lake Mills
Manson
Rockwell City
Rolfe
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
COUNTIES:
Calhoun, Emmet, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto,
Pocahontas, Webster, Winnebago, Wright
GROUP SW-2, 2018
MC Altoona
LQ Ankeny
OB Ankeny
PG Ankeny
Q
Des Moines
V
Des Moines
EH Des Moines
GX
GY
HE
HF
HH
HX
HY
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
JM
JY
JZ
LJ
MS
NC
OQ
IC
IR
JS
KU
LH
LM
MW
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
Davenport
BG
FC
JR
COUNTY:
Polk
GROUP SE-3, 2019
OM Bettendorf
FI
Clinton
JW Clinton
KY Clinton
MH Clinton
FJ
Davenport
GW Davenport
IB
Davenport
COUNTIES:
Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott
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De Witt
Muscatine
Muscatine
MM-OE Muscatine
MN Muscatine
DY Tipton
AH West Liberty
GROUP NE-4, 2020
R
Cedar Falls
FV Cedar Falls
KL Cedar Falls
LK Cedar Falls
MV Cedar Falls
OJ Cedar Falls
OV Cedar Falls
BB Marshalltown
JU Marshalltown
LT
MJ
NU
CF
EW
DF
EC
Z
Marshalltown
Marshalltown
Marshalltown
State Center
Tama
Toledo
Traer
Waterloo
FE
IX
JP
KS
LO
MR
OF
OG
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
Waterloo
DS
EF
BI
DX
EY
GR
GZ
Odebolt
Onawa
Sac City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
HZ
IA
IL
JH
LD
LX
MK
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
Sioux City
GD
EQ
HB
DN
JA
DO
GG
OZ
CH
FB
Missouri Valley
Oakland
Red Oak
Shenandoah
Shenandoah
Sidney
Tabor
Treynor
Villisca
Woodbine
COUNTIES:
Black Hawk, Marshall, Tama
GROUP NW-5, 2021
EB Carroll
NS Carroll
DW Coon Rapids
CP Correctionville
CO Denison
CB Ida Grove
IS
Manning
COUNTIES:
Carroll, Crawford, Ida, Monona, Sac, Woodbury
GROUP SW-6, 2022
EZ Anita
AF Atlantic
MU Atlantic
GC Avoca
AE Clarinda
KH Clarinda
NY Clarinda
FK Council Bluffs
GQ Council Bluffs
IQ Council Bluffs
LP
LR
MF
MQ
FF
GL
DI
AP
PD
DP
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Glenwood
Griswold
Hamburg
Harlan
Harlan
Logan
COUNTIES:
Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Shelby
GROUP SE-7, 2023
AB Bonaparte
P
Burlington
HU Burlington
KB Burlington
NH Burlington
NI Burlington
OW Burlington
CX Columbus Junction
C
Fairfield
MB
OO
O
BS
JO
KV
U
IG
LZ
Fairfield
Fairfield
Farmington
Fort Madison
Fort Madison
Fort Madison
Keokuk
Keokuk
Keokuk
I
AD
Keosauqua
Milton
Orig.A Mount Pleasant
NZ Mount Pleasant
OX Mount Pleasant
EV New London
ET Wapello
GT Winfield
COUNTIES:
Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Lee Louisa, Van Buren
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GROUP NE-8, 2024
FL Bellevue
CQ Cresco
GO Decorah
GE Dubuque
HL Dubuque
IK
Dubuque
IP
Dubuque
KI
Dubuque
MP Dubuque
OI
BZ
FG
BD
AS
BX
EN
DL
Dubuque
Elkader
Fayette
Independence
Manchester
Maquoketa
Nashua
New Hampton
CL
FT
FH
EK
BC
ML
PF
DB
Oelwein
Postville
Sumner
Waukon
Waverly
Waverly
Waverly
West Union
COUNTIES:
Allamakee, Bremer, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Howard,
Jackson, Winneshiek
GROUP NW-9, 2025
AA Ames
HN Ames
HO Ames
IV
Ames
KC Ames
KR Ames
LN Ames
MI Ames
NK Ames
OU
DD
JL
NO
NP
CZ
MY
GP
Ames
Boone
Boone
Boone
Boone
Jefferson
Jefferson
Jewell
ID
AM
NE
FZ
PB
EL
JE
NR
Madrid
Nevada
Nevada
Story City
Story City
Webster City
Webster City
Webster City
LG
T
CA
BY
PH
AN
BP
JV
NG
Creston
Garden Grove
Greenfield
Guthrie Center
Guthrie Center
Humeston
Indianola
Indianola
Indianola
FW
W
CK
OR
K
DM
BQ
AG
Lenox
Leon
Mount Ayr
Norwalk
Osceola
Seymour
Stuart
Winterset
COUNTIES:
Boone, Story, Greene, Hamilton
GROUP SW-10, 2026
EU Allerton
BJ
Audubon
CU Bedford
NT Carlisle
N
Chariton
OS Chariton
CV Corning
BR Corydon
AZ Creston
COUNTIES:
Adair, Adams, Audubon, Clarke, Decatur, Guthrie, Lucas, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, Union,
Warren
GROUP SE-11, 2027
AK Brooklyn
BA Colfax
BM Grinnell
JB
Grinnell
NF Grinnell
E
Iowa City
HI
Iowa City
JF
Iowa City
KP Iowa City
KQ
KZ
NA
OD
OY
M
LW
AU
BH
COUNTIES:
Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Marion, Poweshiek
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Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Iowa City
Knoxville
Knoxville
Marengo
Monroe
DA
AO
HS
LC
ME
BU
ND
AV
CN
Montezuma
Newton
Newton
Newton
Newton
Pella
Pella
Prairie City
Williamsburg
GROUP NE-12, 2028
FU Anamosa
EI
Belle Plaine
DK Cedar Rapids
FO Cedar Rapids
HU Cedar Rapids
IH Cedar Rapids
II
Cedar Rapids
JI
Cedar Rapids
JT
KG
KK
LF
LI
LU
MG
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
OP
CS
KJ
FP
DT
HG
MZ
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Marion
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Vinton
Vinton
FM
FX
AI
DU
CE
GJ
AT
Marcus
Paullina
Rock Rapids
Sheldon
Sibley
Sioux Rapids
Spencer
KF Spencer
BE Spirit Lake
MO Spirit Lake
PA Spirit Lake
EP-NL Storm Lake
JD Storm Lake
NM Storm Lake
COUNTIES:
Benton, Jones, Linn
GROUP NW-13, 2029
JC Akron
GB Alta
EE Cherokee
CW Hartley
EM Hawarden
GS Kingsley
CD Le Mars
NQ Le Mars
COUNTIES:
Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux
GROUP SW-14, 2030
DR Adel
GH Des Moines
GI Des Moines
HM Des Moines
HT Des Moines
IE
Des Moines
IJ
Des Moines
IZ
Des Moines
JJ
JK
KD
KM
KN
KO
KT
LA
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
Des Moines
LS
OH
PE
DE
OK
CJ
MA
Des Moines
Des Moines
Johnston
Perry
Perry
West Des Moines
West Des Moines
CM
F
X
IO
NN
G
HC
Keota
Moulton
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Ottumwa
HR
L
J
MX
OC
Y
Ottumwa
Sigourney
Washington
Washington
Washington
What Cheer
COUNTIES:
Dallas, Polk
GROUP SE-15, 2031
H
Albia
B
Bloomfield
AQ Brighton
D
Centerville
KA Centerville
DG Eddyville
CG Eldon
COUNTIES:
Appanoose, Davis, Keokuk, Mahaska, Monroe, Wapello, Washington
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INVOCATION
Dotty Raun, OR
Dear God: We gather today to conduct the business of our sisterhood.
We ask for your guidance on these decisions so they may be a benefit to all. Bless
each delegate, bless our sisters in each chapter.
We ask you to watch over the families we have left at home.
Amen
SATURDAY DEVOTIONS
Kathryn Carpenter, DJ, Texas
“And the Greatest of These is Love”
First, I thank your President, Liz and the Iowa State Chapter for this opportunity and
to Chapter C, Fairfield for the gift of P.E.O. over 50 years ago.
As a young bride and being a third generation P.E.O., I left Iowa and moved to
Texas so my husband and I could go further our music education. This gift of the
P.E.O. Sisterhood, along with my faith and my church, was a lifeline to a way of
“being”. I was taken into a Denton, Texas chapter and was loved and nurtured there
for two years. This “love of and for” my P.E.O. sisters continues in my present
Chapter DJ, Dallas, but also, strongly felt when visiting Chapter C and Chapter OO
in Fairfield, Iowa.
Growing up a curious child of a P.E.O. mother, I wondered about those P.E.O.
women. Several things stood out, whether at church, in a store, a friend’s house, or
even around the Fairfield square, those P.E.O. ladies were always gracious, friendly,
loving friends of my mom’s and that seemed to include me. As a kid and then a teen
and living in a small town, meeting and greeting one of mom’s “sisters” pleased me,
while being a little scary, with the secret stuff, but it made me want to “put my best
foot forward”. There is just something about a P.E.O. lady. Not the clothes, the
hairstyle, the jewelry, the economic class, but the attitude that just “is”!
I’ve been to many types of conferences and conventions and there is just a difference
in being around P.E.O. sisters. It is an atmosphere of love, and genuine joy of
meeting new women with similar goals for educating other women, and learning
from each other.
Nurturing Renaissance Women… well, that is what we are about and what we do!
We honor those young feisty women from Iowa Wesleyan College for their
unwillingness to settle for splitting up friendships. Their love for each other was so
binding that they started this sisterhood. They were dedicated to continuing their
education, enjoying and furthering their love of art and music, while growing in their
love for each other. We all know P.E.O. was organized in the Music Room at Old
Main… on the Iowa Wesleyan campus, a place of learning, faith in God and
vocation preparation. These young women were loyal and caring of each other while
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being greatly aware of what was happening in the world around them. Their
professions and lives showed the P.E.O. spirit of love for each other and for many
others.
So, what does this have to do with nurturing Renaissance Women? Think of your
sisters and think of the words to our ode and those in our initiation ceremony. We
value each other, we work to honor the views of each sister, and we share our time
and talents to expand our hunger for the arts and literature as well as human
endeavors such as all our projects that have furthered education for thousands of
women. William Sloan Coffin said “Love measures our stature. The more we love
the bigger we are.”
Our early sisters honored our “seven founding sisters” and what an amazing
organization we have become. We have learned to respect the hard work of those
early chapters and with “love, patience, and perseverance” we have seen our P.E.O.
Sisterhood withstand the test of time, growing and helping thousands of women
further their dreams. We are Renaissance Women.
In my early P.E.O. life in Dallas I attended a convention in 1978 and met the mother
of a young talented woman, who was also her P.E.O. sister. Laura died at age 29 of
a brain tumor. Her mother was devastated by her death and after a year, she gathered
Laura’s lifelong poetry writings, then wrote ‘lovely letters’ to her daughter. These
letters and Laura’s poetry were compiled in a book “Three Letters to Laura” the
proceeds going to scholarships for Texas girls attending Cottey College.
This book of poems written by this unusually gifted young woman, yes, a
Renaissance Woman, became a source of strength for her mother and family and for
all the many P.E.O. sisters who have read and reread them. At age 13, Laura was
able to write about “love” in one poem, a single phrase from it states:
“I believe the earth was made for us to live.
I believe that love was made for us to give.”
Laura was old beyond her years in her zeal for life and mature in her faith. At 14,
her ability to witness her faith in writings, her love of nature, and even questioning
the frivolous lives of other 14 year old girls by wanting justice for those less
fortunate was astounding. She wrote
“as we walk down the pathway of life,
We, as Christians will face burdens and strife.
At times we will become overshadowed with fear,
and the voice of our Lord, we will fail to hear.”
A lesson for us possibly, as in this 21st Century, our P.E.O. sisterhood works to
update our technology and in trying to find ways to keep all of loving long time
members nurtured, promoting our wonderful projects while sharing new ways to be
relevant in our “love and concern” for our younger members.
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Laura seemed to know her life on this earth would be short, but she lived it mightily.
She set an example for all of us. She finished her college education, was brought
into her mother’s P.E.O. chapter along with her sisters, married, taught school and
established a home prayer circle of her Pennsylvania church friends. Laura soon
knew what some of us forget. Our way is not always the best way. God often says
no, or wait, or redirects us. “Love, Patience, and Persistence”. She fought a long
courageous battle with her cancer but continued to live, and share her love with
others and to write. She recognized how privileged she was to have her P.E.O.
Sisters.
The words to a favorite hymn, “Though I May Speak” convey a wise message for all.
Though I may speak with bravest fire, And have the gift to all inspire.
And have not love, my words are vain; A sounding brass, and hopeless gain.
Though I may give all I possess, And striving so my love profess,
But not be given by love within, The profit soon turns strangely thin.
Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, Our spirits long to be made whole,
Let inward love guide every deed; By this we worship and are freed.
What a wonderful message for us. Laura and many of us can be described by many
words. Courageous, gracious, loving, hospitable, wise, caring, fun objective, fair,
just to name a few but the “greatest of these is Love”.
As Iowa State Chapter convenes its 123rd convention, all these spoken words and
many more apply. May this gathering of these many chapters find “happiness and
harmony prevailing” as friendships are renewed, words of wisdom are conveyed and
decisions are made. Let this be a time of rejoicing in your state’s great
accomplishments and compromising in love where needed, meeting new sisters and
greeting those you see but once a year. May love flow through this convention hall.
Once again, this young Renaissance woman, Laura, in her last year of life shared her
thoughts and fears through her poetry. She wrote of her struggles, her sadness, her
faith, her acceptance of her situation, her joy of each new day, her thankfulness of
the love of those around her. Her mother included and I will close with this prayer
she wrote to start each week with her prayer circle. As this meeting begins, imagine
this day to be a “Monday”.
“On each of our Mondays, Our lives start anew.
With hopeful achievements and a peaceful prelude.
And yet with demand and frustration and pain,
Sometimes it is hard to incite peace again.
But how much more comfort, How much stronger the care,
If we can just start our week with a prayer.
Amen.
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SUNDAY DEVOTIONS
Pat Wheeler, M, Utah
This morning, I want to talk about “SISTERHOOD!”
In thinking about my 50 years in P.E.O., I well remember when, at age 18, I was
asked to join Chapter HA in Fairfield. My grandmother, mother, and older sister
were all P.E.O.s so membership seemed to be a natural progression in my life. I
wasn’t aware that this just didn’t happen automatically. And while I was
appreciative of belonging to this great organization, it didn’t have much of an impact
on my life as a freshman at the University of Iowa.
I remember my mother saying to me, “P.E.O. may not seem to have much
significance for you NOW, Pat, but someday it will prove to be a tremendous
support system for you! No matter how much you love your husband or cherish your
children, you are still going to need your sisters. Don’t ever forget them!” Twentyeight years later, I was making the same statement to MY daughter.
The years passed and, living overseas, I still didn’t have the opportunity to be active
in P.E.O. It wasn’t until we were stationed in Utah in 1980, that I came to fully
understand what my mother was talking about. Residing in a state and not being part
of a dominant religion that controls EVERYTHING, my only support system was,
and is, my P.E.O. sisters in Chapter M. When you have to walk that lonesome valley
and you have to walk it by yourself, your P.E.O. sisters will be on the valley’s rim;
cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, and intervening on your behalf.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you.
MY SISTERS ARE THERE!
That being a constant in my life, I then asked myself, “But do I/WE express a loving
concern for each Sister? Just as each of the Founding Seven had special talents,
temperaments, physical features and different gifts, so do our sisters.
Close your eyes for a moment and think about the members of your chapter…
1) Is there a quiet sister in your chapter who is always aware of the needs of
others, like Hattie Briggs? Who always acts the peacemaker when
dissention occurs?
2) Is there a sister like Alice Coffin who angers quickly but forgives just as
quickly? Whose ethical standards are above reproach?
3) What about a sister, like Ella Stewart, in whom everyone confides? A sister
who makes her likes and dislikes known; but is patient and methodical?
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4) Or a sister like Mary Allen Stafford, who always questions each new idea or
proposed change to our By-Laws? Who is charming and gracious but
concerned about doing the “right” thing.
5) WE ALL HAVE a “Renaissance” sister like Franc Roads who is anxious to
discard the past and forge ahead with new ideas of doing things…
6) A sister you turn to, to author a program or speak about a new educational
concept like Alice Bird?
7) And can’t we all name a sister who has the best of everything: dresses “to
the nines” for meetings and is adored by everyone, just like Suela Pearson?
Where do YOU fit into your chapter?
Every sister in your chapter deserves and needs YOUR love. To be whole and
complete, we need to know that we are loved. We can speak words that build
confidence in our sisters or words that destroy others self-esteem. God has created
each of us to be different and He has done that on purpose. Every sister meets a need
and plays a vital role in our Sisterhood:
--Her heart makes our organization special
--She believes in faith, love, purity, justice, and truth
--She brings joy and hope; compassion and ideas
--She gives moral support to her family and friends
--As a P.E.O., she has vital things to say and many talents to give.
So, the next time you’re at a meeting, give thanks for the sisters who are cheering
you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, helping you feel
comfortable in a new environment, and encouraging you to be the best that you can
be.. Reflect on the talents of each member of your chapter.
Lord: Thank you for giving us the freedom to love and accept our sisters, each
uniquely created by YOU. Thank you for encouraging seven young women to have
the confidence to establish an organization based on love for one another. Help us to
use our gifts and talents for P.E.O. and give us wisdom to know who is waiting to be
asked to be a new sister.
Amen.
Hour of Remembrance Meditation
Stephanie Cornelder, X
My mother, a longtime P.E.O. member, passed away 9 years ago. She died
peacefully in her sleep and often I think about her and feel joy about her and her life.
I have had occasional dreams about her and at family gatherings we tell stories
which are fun for all! There are many ways in which I remember my mother and we
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now live in her house and have some items that are special to me as memories and as
some connection to her and my father.
One of the realities when a loved one passes away is that we remember them. What
is the value of having a time like this in which we remember our loved ones
together? I believe there are two values we gain by remembering those who have
entered chapter eternal.
Remembering helps us think about what they mean to us. We sometimes think that
after someone passes away, they will soon be forgotten. Remembering and being
deliberate about remembering means that they are not forgotten, and in that we honor
their memory. When we remember a loved one who has passed away, we also think
about and declare what they meant to us. This is a warm experience and such
memories are good.
Such memories also do more than just give us an opportunity to be encouraged by
what they meant to us, but also encourage and perhaps even challenge us by
remembering their impact on our life. Remembering encourages us to continue to
imitate them—we remember how our loved one influenced us. When we build on
such memories and share them with others, especially children and young people, we
are part of passing on a heritage. Considering such a heritage is important to us
about our sisters and how they lived their lives. They continue to impact our lives as
a heritage of faith is worth following.
A second value is that remembering helps us with the process of grieving. When we
remember, we are given permission to face our loss. If we mask the grief with
busyness and distraction, we merely postpone the day when it will cause us pain.
Remembering allows us to be in the place of facing loss and as we go to that place,
we are able to process it.
One writer said, “Sometimes, for fear of ‘letting go”, we may find ourselves ‘holding
on’ to our pain as a way of remember those we love. Letting go of what we used to
be is not an act of disloyalty, and it does not mean forgetting our loved ones who
have died. Letting go means leaving behind the sorrow and pain of grief and
choosing to go on, taking with us only those memories and experiences that enhance
our ability to grow and expand our capacity for happiness.”
We don’t get over loss, rather, we learn to live with it. Remembering helps us do
that. Remembering is often not comfortable because it brings up the pain once
again. Yet, if we continue to go to the place of memory, the grief and the pain
become familiar to us and we learn that we can stand the pain. We also learn that we
will come through the pain. S we should not be afraid to go to the place of
remembering because it will bring us to a place of peace. Molly Fumia states, “If I
am to wear this mourning cloak, let it be made of the fabric of love, woven by the
fine thread of memory.”
An experience such as we are having here today, where we remember together in
community, helps us with another aspect of grief. As we share the grief, we are
reminded that others are experiencing the same kind of pain, the same kind of grief
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and the same kind of loss. We share the understanding that we are not alone. The
other blessing is that we remember together, we have an opportunity to tell others
about our loved one and such a sharing of memories is very encouraging. So
remembering becomes a shared grief and a shared memory.
It is possible to get stuck in memory. Unhealthy remembering begins to define our
life and controls all our thought. But there is also healthy remembering which
honors our loved one, helps us learn to live with loss and moves us towards the place
where we can live again.
In Philippians 1:3 we read, “I thank my God every time I remember you.” If we look
at memory with that kind of a thought in our mind, it will certainly be a time of
encouragement and blessing.
A Tribute to Mary Criswell
Past President, Iowa State Chapter 1962-1963
By G. Anne Cleghorn, IA
Past President, Iowa State Chapter
Mary Ann (Johnston) Criswell was born February 12, 1927 in her parents’ home in
Seymour, IA. Mary was an only child, and passed away at the age of 87 on June 23,
2014 at The Village in Indianola, IA. Predeceasing her was her husband, Myron, in
1999, and son, Bruce. She was initiated into Chapter DM, Seymour, by her mother
when she was 18, demitting to Chapter BP, Indianola, when she attended Simpson
College. She was a charter member of Chapter JV and also became a member of Pi
Beta Phi social sorority…, and she met and married Myron Criswell, owner and
operator of Criswell Feed and Seed store in Indianola. Together, they made their
home there and became parents of three children: Barbara (now Mrs. Kent Opheim)
and sons John and Bruce.
The Iowa Girls High School Yearbook of 1963 bears the headline, “From All-State
Forward to P.E.O. President” and goes on to read , “In 1962, a beautiful and poised
young woman from Indianola, Iowa was installed in Des Moines as (State) President
of P.E.O. Back in 1944, she was an all-state forward (and star player) on the
Seymour High School Girls Basketball team. In 1984, she was inducted into the
Iowa High School Girls Basketball Hall of Fame. And Mary Criswell never lost her
love of both – P.E.O. and sports – serving Iowa State Chapter and her P.E.O. sisters
in three Indianola chapters and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs in
her later years.
Mary was not only a beautiful P.E.O. State President, with her premature grey hair,
but surely the youngest! She was only 30 when she went on the state board, serving
six offices when she became president in 1962 at the age of 36. She was also the
busy mother of three children – then ages Barbara, 16, John, 14, and Bruce, 9; she
worked in a Des Moines law firm as a legal secretary; she overcame polio; she found
time for sewing; Campfire Girls; Cub scouts; and the Methodist Church; she also
helped her husband at the feed and seed store. Barb recalls those years of service to
Iowa State Chapter of seeing Mary “typing multiple copies of letters and reports,
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using carbon paper, while standing at her typewriter in front of a shelf over the TV in
the family room – her desk!”
She maintained her passion of family, friends, faith, and hobbies of playing bridge
and sewing. As daughter, Barb, recalled recently, “One Christmas, Chapter JV held
a Silver Tea, with donations placed on a silver dish used for a local need. That year,
the money was to buy a new dress for an immigrant girl who was attending middle
school in Indianola. Mary took the money and thought about what the money would
buy. She thought again, and decided she could sew more outfits for the girl than
could be purchased. So, sew she did. Several lovely outfits were given by the
chapter to the young girl that Christmas.”
Mary Criswell chose as her theme as President of ISC in 1962-63 “The Star – My
Guiding Light”. The convention that year was held on the campus of Morningside
College in Sioux City, with a charter granted to a new chapter LP, Council Bluffs.
Mary was appointed to the Buildings Committee of International Chapter. She is
survived by 2 children, 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and many loving
P.E.O. sisters.
RENAISSANCE REFLECTIONS
Liz Bunnell, Chapter OO, Cedar Rapids
President, Iowa State Chapter – 2014-2015
P.E.O. Nurturing Renaissance Women
P.E.O. was very important to my mother and I grew up hearing about this mysterious
organization. As I got older, I was fairly certain that I would be asked to join this
group of women when I turned 18. Then I would learn the secrets that I had tried so
hard as a child to figure out. My mother gave me the gift of P.E.O. and even though
she joined Chapter Eternal in 1993, I know that she has been with me throughout this
journey.
As I think back over the last six years, it doesn’t seem possible that it has gone so
quickly. Little did I know what a ‘ride’ I was going to have. My first official duty
was to represent the board at the 125th anniversary celebration of Chapter H, Albia. I
was extremely nervous but after meeting the lovely sisters of Chapter H, I realized I
never should have been concerned. At that time I didn’t I know how this event
would be a defining moment for me. I sat next to Annette Scieszinski and by the
end of the evening I knew what a special Renaissance woman I had just met! Today
she is the chairman of HG SE15 !
When I picked my theme: P.E.O….Nurturing Renaissance Women, many of you
were not sure what that meant. A year later, as reflected by many of your president’s
letters, your comments indicated that you have seen your sisters in a new light. You
have acknowledged and experienced the wonderful qualities they possess. I’m sure
that you saw evidence of this last night in the cards that were on the tables at the
banquet.
In addition, these cards show that there is no reason to fear being a chapter officer,
especially that of president. In spite of the trepidation of assuming this office, the
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love, support, and caring of your chapter sisters pulled you through. Hopefully you
have developed a much better understanding and appreciation of our sisterhood and
our goals as well as seeing your sisters in a new light. You have seen and
experienced the gifts and talents they possess.
We acknowledge that many of our chapters have an aging membership but we still
have to do everything that we can to maintain active and vibrant chapters. We must
continue to be creative and grow our membership. Last year I asked you to make
your chapter meetings as warm and inviting as possible and to see how many nonparticipating and inactive members you could engage and energize. We must be
doing something right because we had 520 initiations, 77 inactives reinstate and 158
members transferred in to chapters. Can you match those numbers or increase then
for next year?
When I opened the president’s letter from Eileen Heck, Chapter CX, Columbus
Junction, it began with a short story by Loren Eisley that I would like to share with
you today.
“Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his
writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw
a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself and thought of someone
who would dance in the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up.
He came closer still and called out “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you
are doing?”
The young man paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean.”
“I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” asked the
somewhat startled wise man.
To this, the young man replied, “The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t
throw them in, they’ll die.”
Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, “But, young man, do you not realize
that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile?
You can’t possibly make a difference!”
At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into
the ocean. As it met the water, he said, “It made a difference for that one.”
In P.E.O. we can make a difference, one woman at a time. It might be helping a
sister with meals or rides to the doctor. Or you might find a woman in need of
assistance through any of our International Projects or our own IPPF. We just have
to make the commitment – one at a time. We are Renaissance women – gifted and
talented and we CAN make a difference. We MUST make a difference.
Thank you for this incredible opportunity to serve our sisterhood.
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ACCEPTANCE REMARKS
Kathy Wilke, DS
Newly Installed President, Iowa State Chapter, P.E.O.
My Name is Kathy Wilke and I am “Wild about P.E.O.!’ … And, as your Mother
use to say when you were being reprimanded, “I MEAN IT” ! Wild in this case is
NOT a bad thing… it’s not being “out of control crazy”…. NOT AT ALL! It’s
being PROUD to be a P.E.O. I truly enjoy promoting our organization and the many
causes for which it stands.
My own personal P.E.O. experience began over 36 years ago. For the past several
years, I have displayed a big bright yellow P.E.O. star on the back end of my car. I
get asked about it quite often and I am always pleased to share the story and purpose
of our Sisterhood. By the same token, I feel the P.E.O. spirit whenever I’m in the
city or away from home and return to my vehicle to find a note from another P.E.O.
scribbled and tucked under my windshield just saying “Hi Sister. I’m a P.E.O.,
too!" P.E.O.’s, I encourage you to Be Crazy… Be Silly… Be Weird… Be Blessed…
Be Whatever… but most of all, BE HAPPY because Life is way too short to be
anything but HAPPY.
Those who know me, know that I do like to “have a good time”… but I like it best of
all when others around me are enjoying themselves and having a “good
time”… whether it’s a birthday party with family or friends, an Easter Egg Hunt for
grandchildren, a church council celebration, a Super Bowl Party, or a gathering of
Chapter DS back home.
I have especially enjoyed the opportunities I have had to share time with many of
you during an Official Visit with your Chapter. So, for me, being “Wild about
P.E.O.” is nothing more than having a good time with Sisters for a great cause. I
truly do feel “Wild About P.E.O.” It’s just a “down to earth way” to describe the
feelings I have for our organization and the wonderful doctrine on which it is based.
My P.E.O. “wildness” comes from my enthusiasm for our Sisterhood. You can
know all there is to know about something, but as the saying goes “Knowledge can
be power, but it’s enthusiasm that pulls the switch.” Enthusiasm is as powerful as
dynamite… and, as contagious as the measles. An enthusiastic P.E.O. member can
be both powerful and contagious in a good way. Just imagine how “wild” our 7
Founders were perceived in their day over 146 years ago? They were intent that
their “Dream would not remain just a Dream”… truly they put their “dream” into
action and…. YOU, I, and all of the P.E.O.s that have gone before us have kept that
dream alive.
In our present day P.E.O. world, to maintain our WILDNESS, we owe it to our
Founders to continue “growing their Dream” by putting our own P.E.O. Dreams into
action… just as they did so long ago. Dreams will always defeat Reality if you give
them a chance. Some say “If your Dreams don’t scare you, then they aren’t Big
Enough Don’t tell people your dreams. Show Them. Teamwork makes the Dream
work.
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P.E.O.’s have harnessed this “wildness” and put it to good use in helping others. Our
“wildness” has assisted more than 85,000 women in qualifying as recipients of
P.E.O. financial assistance amounting to $264 million. In Iowa, our IPPF has
provided support to hundreds of men, women, & children whose current situations
find them in need of assistance. P.E.O. has impacted not only these individuals but
each of their families as well.
For P.E.O.’s our State Conventions can be like taking a vitamin or sipping an energy
drink… time and again, I hear “sisters” comment on how the motivation from our
conventions has “revived” their enthusiasm for our Sisterhood… but, then we must
return to our local Chapters and the real world…. where we are often times faced
with issues of membership, attendance, participation, or just finding some fresh
ideas… wouldn’t it be great to bottle that enthusiasm from convention and take it
back to our local Chapters…. better yet, wouldn’t it be a wonderfully wild thing if
each and every one of the P.E.O.’s in our Chapters could come experience for
themselves the renewed motivation that our conventions provide.
Convention offers our membership so many meaningful sessions…. One of my
favorites is the Projects Luncheon… to hear the stories… the testimonials… the
appreciation… it’s an opportunity to truly “FEEL” the impact that we as P.E.O.’s
have on these individuals.
Hopefully, this convention will “fill the bill” for regenerating YOUR P.E.O.
experience. Unlike Las Vegas, what happens at a State Convention should NOT stay
at the Convention… take that motivation home and share it with your Chapter.
How often have we heard people ask, “Why doesn’t SOMEBODY do something
about that?” As wildly motivated P.E.O.’s we must become that
SOMEBODY… We need to promote our Sisterhood by encouraging NEW
members who willingly share and promote the “controlled wildness” that is the true
spirit of P.E.O…. perhaps you and I could reach out and encourage our
“INACTIVES”. WHO KNOWS….. by reminding them about how Wild we are
about P.E.O., they may just be waiting for a RE-Invitation.… and, we need to
continue to share the story of our amazing philanthropies and how our time and
money are making a difference in the lives of men, women, and children in Iowa and
across our great nation.
We are an organization strengthened by local chapters. With a statewide
Membership approaching 18,000 strong, we can combine our talents to do wonderful
things to help women “grow”… contributing over millions of dollars to this cause
through our grants, scholarships, and loans. As you work to “GROW” your Chapters
in the coming Year (AND, WE KNOW IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY)… All too
often we hear “I’m too busy” or “I really don’t have time right now.” It’s really not
about being BUSY… It’s all about priorities… If it’s important to you, you will find
a WAY. If not, you will find an EXCUSE. It’s not about having TIME… it’s
about MAKING TIME. My husband has a sign outside his office that states “Those
who never have time do the least”.
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Just remember, in anything you or your Chapter does, there can be either Results or
Excuses but NOT BOTH…. we can let ourselves be lulled into routines… some
might refer to it as falling into a “rut”… I know that sometimes I need to change my
routine and maybe you do, too…. we need to keep it “fresh”… “Creativity is the
OPPOSITE of ROUTINE”… OR… I like to refer to it as “being WILD with NEW
Ideas”.
Every once in a while, each of us needs to “take a P.E.O. TIMEOUT” and ask
ourselves “what am I doing to invest in the future of our Sisterhood” so that P.E.O.
will be as relevant in years to come as it was for our seven Founders and has been for
the generations who have followed?”
I encourage you to be proud of our Sisterhood… Don’t be afraid to promote P.E.O.
in your communities… contrary to some belief, P.E.O. is not a secret organization…
you don’t have to wear a star on the back of your car… but be proud to share the
story of our Sisterhood and how rewarding it is to help Women achieve their
educational goals through P.E.O. philanthropic projects. By generating a greater
awareness about P.E.O. in our communities, we can encourage our current members
and perhaps enable us to meet potential candidates for membership and even gain
support for our philanthropic projects.
I love this organization. I have always been inspired by the story of the 7
Founders. It is truly amazing. I’d like to share with you four statements that I have
found. To me, they bring to light in a special way the inspirational message our
P.E.O. Sisterhood provides in today’s world. These quotes come from three Authors
and a Missionary. They go like this
… “If you can’t be a pencil to write someone’s Happiness, Then try to be a nice
eraser to remove their sadness.” Dores Macas Demavivas (Author)
………… A vivid reflection of the loving Hearts of P.E.O.s
“The true measure of a Group’s worth includes all the benefits that others have
gained from that Group’s success.”
Cullen Hightower (Author &
Politician)
……..…. A description that can be applied to the purpose of our Sisterhood. “What
we do for ourselves dies with us - - - what we do for others remains and is
immortal.” Albert Pike (Writer & Teacher in 1800’s)
…….….. A wonderful mission statement for our organization. And, in the words of
Mother Teresa…. “I can do things you cannot. You can do things I
cannot. Together we can do great things.”
Mother Teresa (Catholic Nun &
Missionary)
………… The ultimate description of how P.E.O.s get things done. It’s thoughts
like these that have encouraged my “Wildness” for P.E.O. to blossom and grow and
lead me to where I stand today.
It seems like just yesterday that I began my journey on the Board of Iowa State
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Chapter. As they say, The Bad News is “time flies”… the Good News is YOU are
the Pilot of your “time”.
Don’t we know how fast time flies… All of this can be applied to your experience as
a P.E.O. When Hattie and Franc ran across the campus in Mount Pleasant to find
Mary, Ella, Alice C., Alice B., & Suela, they could not have imagined the
widespread influence that P.E.O. would ultimately have on women around the
world. The story of P.E.O. is explained best by a favorite statement Warren Buffet
likes to use… “Someone is sitting in the Shade today because someone planted a
Tree a long time ago.”
Needless to say, our 7 Founders planted the seed and WE, as present day P.E.O.’s
are helping others to enjoy the shade of the P.E.O. Tree that has grown from their
seed. I ask you and our entire Sisterhood of 387 Iowa Chapters to stay WILD About
P.E.O. and accompany me through the journey of the coming year… with your own
kind of P.E.O. “Wildness”…. Better Yet….
I’d like to challenge each of your Chapters to do something WILD in the name of
P.E.O. in the coming year… to try a new approach to an old tradition… whether it’s
a social event or a fund raising project or a membership promotion… something out
of the ordinary in the name of this wonderful Sisterhood… AND, then let us know
about it… either with a “brag” comment by email or snail mail or by sharing digital
pictures of your Wild Experience… either way we’d like to post them on our P.E.O.
web site.
We really would like to see your wildness for P.E.O. and share it with your
Sisterhood. And, whatever you do, always, always remember “The Darkest Nights
Produce the Brightest Stars”! What YOU think, YOU Become…. What YOU Feel,
YOU Attract… What YOU Imagine, YOU Create. I appreciate your support in
giving me the opportunity to be WILD WITH YOU ! And, in the year to come, May
We Together Dream BIG…. Sparkle MORE… and Shine BRIGHT.
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RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
IOWA P.E.O. PROJECT FUND, INC.
As Amended June 4, 2011
TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF IOWA
Pursuant to Section 504A.39 of the 1997 Iowa Code, the undersigned corporation
adopts the following Restated Articles of Incorporation:
ARTICLE I
The name of the corporation is the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
ARTICLE II
The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes,
including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify
as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or
the corresponding section of any future tax code.
The specific object of this corporation shall be to provide for the health, education,
welfare, maintenance and support of any deserving person.
ARTICLE III
The principal place of business of this corporation shall be 14661 Fame Avenue,
Colfax, Iowa 50054-7668 and the initial registered agent at such address is Dawn M.
Gibson.
ARTICLE IV
This corporation shall have power to take, receive, purchase, hold, lease, and sell real
estate and personal property and to acquire, hold, lease, and sell real estate and
personal property, and to acquire, hold and handle real and personal property the
same as an individual owner thereof; to sue and be sued, and to make from time to
time bylaws for the management of its affairs. It shall have and use a common seal,
alterable at its pleasure.
ARTICLE V
All active members of Iowa State Chapter, P.E.O. Sisterhood, or those who shall
hereafter become members of the same, shall be members of this corporation.
ARTICLE VI
The private property of the members of this corporation shall not be liable for its
corporate debts.
ARTICLE VII
The business affairs of this corporation shall be conducted by a Board of Directors
consisting of not more than seven (7) nor less than three (3) directors. The term of
office of each director shall be for five (5) years each. Such Board of Directors, until
the next annual meeting shall be as follows:
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Catherine A. Mick
Carol J. Nemitz
Betty J. Eden
Kathy Baker
7032 Oak Brook Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322;
706 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641;
305 West Main Street, Washington, IA 52353;
1130 Canfield Avenue, Clemons, IA 50051.
ARTICLE VIII
The Board of Directors at their meeting at the time of the Annual Convention of
Iowa State Chapter, shall elect from their own number the following officers of this
corporation --- a president, a vice-president, a treasurer and a secretary. These
officers shall hold their office until the meeting of the Board of Directors at the time
of the next annual convention of Iowa State Chapter, and until their successors are
elected and qualified, said officers shall perform the duties usually pertaining to their
respective offices.
The treasurer to qualify must furnish a bond satisfactory to, and approved by the
Board of Directors of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc., which bond shall be in the
amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars (100,000.00).
ARTICLE IX
No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be
distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that
the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation
for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the
purposes set forth in Article Two hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the
corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to
influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in
(including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on
behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any
other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other
activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal
income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the
corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a corporation,
contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue
Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
ARTICLE X
Upon dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more
exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be
distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public
purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of
Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation
is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or
organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated
exclusively for such purposes.
ARTICLE XI
The corporation will distribute its income for each tax year at such time and in such
manner as not to become subject to the tax on undistributed income imposed by
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section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any
future federal tax code.
ARTICLE XII
The corporation will not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in section
4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future
federal tax code.
ARTICLE XIII
The corporation will not retain any excess business holdings as defined in section
4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future
federal tax code.
ARTICLE XIV
The corporation will not make any investments in such manner as to subject it to tax
under section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of
any future federal tax code.
ARTICLE XV
The corporation will not make any taxable expenditures as defined in section
4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future
federal tax code.
ARTICLE XVI
These Articles of Incorporation may be amended at any time by a two-thirds vote of
the members of the Executive Board of the Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O.
Sisterhood and the Board of Directors of this corporation at any joint meeting duly
called for that purpose, providing notice of such proposed meeting and proposed
amendment, or amendments, has been mailed to the members of said two respective
boards at their home addresses ten (10) days prior to said meeting.
ARTICLE XVII
This corporation shall have perpetual duration until terminated by voluntary
dissolution or act of law.
ARTICLE XVIII
The Restated Articles of Incorporation correctly set forth the provisions of the
Articles of Incorporation of the corporation as heretofore and hereby amended; they
have been duly adopted as required by law; and supersede the original Articles of
Incorporation of the corporation and all amendments thereto.
Dated this 29th day of June, A.D. 1997.
SARAH PORTER BECKWITH FUND, INC.
By: Catherine A. Mick, President
By: Kathy Baker, Secretary
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BYLAWS OF IOWA P.E.O. PROJECT FUND, INC.
As Amended June 2, 2013
ARTICLE I
Definitions
SECTION 1. When reference is made to the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. in these
Bylaws or to the Sarah Porter Beckwith Fund, Inc., or to the Sarah Porter Beckwith
Home in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, or to the Iowa P.E.O. Home, or to the Friendship Fund,
or to the Iowa Cottey College Scholarship Fund, or words and phrases of similar
import, it shall be conclusively presumed that reference is intended to refer to the
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. an Iowa Corporation, organized and existing pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 504A of the Iowa Code as it is presently written or as it
may hereafter be amended to provide.
SECTION 2. When reference is made to Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O.
Sisterhood in these Bylaws or to the Iowa State Chapter, or words and phrases of
similar import, it shall be conclusively presumed that reference is intended to refer to
the Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
ARTICLE II
Membership
SECTION 1. All active members of Iowa State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood, or those
who shall hereafter become members of the same, shall be members of this
corporation.
ARTICLE III
Administration
SECTION 1. The Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall be administered by a board of
directors, elected by the unanimous vote of the Executive Board of Iowa State
Chapter, consisting of not more than seven (7) members nor less than five (5) active
members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, one of whom shall be a past president of Iowa
State Chapter, one of whom shall be the president of Iowa State Chapter, and one of
whom shall be the vice president of Iowa State Chapter. Terms of office of the
elected directors shall be five years, one director elected annually. No member shall
be eligible for more than one term of office. An interim vacancy shall be filled by an
elective vote of the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter. In case of an entirely
new board, designation shall be made of the term of each director.
SECTION 2. The board of directors of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall have
the authority and responsibility of establishing “Policies” for the proper fiscal
operations of said fund, not inconsistent with the Articles of Incorporation as
presently in effect or as the same may be subsequently amended to provide, and not
otherwise inconsistent with the terms and conditions of these Bylaws, which Policies
shall include, but not be limited to, the promotion of health, education, welfare,
maintenance and support of any deserving person, payment of officers, directors and
other such reasonable and necessary policies as the board of directors may from time
to time determine appropriate for the proper fiscal operation and maintenance of the
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
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SECTION 3. The board of directors, at its annual meeting held at the time of the
Convention of Iowa State Chapter, shall elect from its own number the following
members to serve as an executive committee of the corporation: a president, a vice
president, a treasurer and a secretary. These officers shall hold office until the
meeting of the board of directors at the time of the next annual Convention of Iowa
State Chapter and until their successors are elected and qualified.
ARTICLE IV
Meetings
SECTION 1. The annual meeting of the board of directors of the Iowa P.E.O. Project
Fund, Inc. shall be held in conjunction with the Convention of Iowa State Chapter of
the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
SECTION 2. Regular meetings shall also be held at such time and place as may be
unanimously agreed upon by the Board of Directors.
SECTION 3. Special meetings may be called by the president or by any two or more
members of the Board of Directors or by the president or by two or more members of
the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Notice of such special meetings shall be mailed to each member of the board at such
member’s last known post office address at least ten (10) days prior to the date of
any such special meeting.
SECTION 4. Except to adjourn to a fixed future date, time and place, no action or
proceedings may be legally taken at any annual, regular or special meeting of the
board of directors or of the Executive Committee unless a majority of the voting
members shall be present at said meeting, except as hereinafter provided in Section 5
of this Article.
SECTION 5. Emergency action may be taken by telephone conference by any three
members of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
Voting
SECTION 1. At any annual or special meeting of the Board of Directors, each
voting member shall be entitled to one vote, which vote must be cast in person. No
member may vote on any matter by proxy.
SECTION 2. The books of this corporation shall be the sole and conclusive
evidence as to who are members of the Board of Directors and who shall have the
right to vote at any annual, regular or special meeting of the Board.
ARTICLE VI
Duties of Officers and Directors
SECTION 1. The duties of the president, vice president, treasurer and secretary shall
be the usual, normal and customary duties of their respective offices. The vice
president, in addition to her duties of presiding in the absence of the president, shall
serve as the president’s assistant.
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SECTION 2. The president, or in her absence, the vice president, or any officer of
the corporation, shall call all meetings to order, and shall act as chairman of such
meetings. The secretary of the corporation, or in her absence any officer appointed
by the chairman, shall act as secretary of all meetings of the members.
SECTION 3. It shall be the duty of the board of directors to make decisions on all
applications for grants.
ARTICLE VII
Fidelity Bond
SECTION 1. The treasurer shall be covered by a surety bond issued by a surety
company licensed to do business within the State of Iowa in an amount to be
approved by the executive committee of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. the
premium therefore to be paid by the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. Said bond shall
be in an amount not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00).
ARTICLE VIII
Finance and Indemnity
SECTION 1. The Iowa P.E.O. Projects Fund, Inc. shall pay all expenses incurred by
the members of the board of directors in performing the duties related to the
operation and management of the Fund.
SECTION 2. This corporation shall indemnify any present or former director,
officer, employee, member or volunteer of this corporation, and each such person
who is serving or who has served, at the request of this corporation, as a director,
officer, partner, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust, other enterprise or employee benefit plan to the fullest extent possible,
against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, settlements and
reasonable expenses actually incurred by such person relating to her conduct as
director, officer, employee, member or volunteer of this corporation or as a director,
officer, partner, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust, other enterprise or employee benefit plan, except that the mandatory
indemnification required by this Section shall not apply (i) to a breach of the duty of
loyalty to the corporation, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith, or which
involve intentional misconduct or knowing violation of the law, or (iii) for a
transaction from which such person derived an improper personal benefit.
The intent of this Bylaw is to grant the maximum protection authorized by law or as
may be authorized under the Code of Iowa and shall be effective from and after its
adoption by the Board of Directors of this corporation and shall be most amply and
liberally construed in behalf of such director and/or officer or other person entitled to
such benefits as herein above provided.
SECTION 3. Any payment or payment to be made pursuant to the provisions of
Section 2 hereof shall be made from time to time as circumstances may require
unless, by majority vote, the Board of Directors shall determine that such person or
claimant is ineligible for such benefits, which payments may be made by the Board
of Directors hereof upon its own motion or within forty-five (45) days after the
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receipt of a written request therefore made by such director, officer, or person
entitled to such benefits as provided in paragraph 2 hereof.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1. The Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall maintain the Sarah Porter
Beckwith Friendship Fund to provide for the health, education, welfare, maintenance
and support of any deserving person. The Sarah Porter Beckwith Friendship Fund
shall have separate accounting and shall consist of all monies on hand, gifts, devises,
bequests, interest, dividends and an annual allocation of dues from Iowa State
Chapter.
SECTION 2. The Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall maintain the Iowa Cottey
College Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for selected women for study at
Cottey College. The Iowa Cottey College Scholarship Fund, which shall have
separate accounting, shall consist of all monies now on hand, gifts, devises, bequests,
interest, dividends and an annual allocation of dues from Iowa State Chapter.
SECTION 3. The Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall maintain separate accounting
for those named Cottey College scholarship funds now on hand, and for all gifts,
devises, bequests, interest, dividends received as well as any like funds received in
the future.
SECTION 4. The Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall maintain separate accounting
for any funds established by individual donors or other appropriate donors, as long as
such funds are consistent with and of assistance to the purpose of the Fund as stated
in the Restated Articles of Incorporation.
ARTICLE X
Notice
SECTION 1. Whenever for any reason notice is required to be given a member,
director or officer, it may be given in writing, by depositing the same in the United
States mail, in a postage prepaid sealed envelope, addressed to such member,
director or officer, at her address as the same appears on the books of the
corporation, or if not so shown thereon, at her last known post office address.
SECTION 2. Any member, director or officer may, in writing, waive the giving of
any notice.
ARTICLE XI
Fiscal Year
SECTION 1. The fiscal year of this corporation shall begin on April 1st and end on
March 31st of the following year.
ARTICLE XII
Resignations
SECTION 1. Any member may resign from the board of directors of this corporation
at any time by forwarding written notice thereof to the president of the Iowa State
Chapter and to the secretary of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
ARTICLE XIII
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Parliamentary Authority
SECTION 1. “Robert’s Rules of Order Revised” shall be the guide and authority in
all parliamentary matters arising in the meetings of this corporation and not provided
for in these Bylaws.
ARTICLE XIV
Net Earnings
SECTION 1. The net earnings of this corporation shall be applied for the purposes
for which this corporation was organized as set forth in the Articles of Incorporation
thereof and no part of said earnings shall inure to the benefit of any private member,
individual or other organization.
SECTION 2. This corporation shall not engage in the carrying on of propaganda or
otherwise attempt to influence legislation, nor intervene in any political campaign or
for the benefit of any candidate for public office.
ARTICLE XV
Dissolution
SECTION 1. In the event that it shall become necessary to dissolve this corporation,
the procedure therefore shall be in the alternative as follows:
a. A resolution recommending that the corporation be dissolved may be
adopted by three-fourths (3/4) vote of the members of the Executive
Board of Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and the board of
directors of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc., at any joint meeting duly
called for that purpose, providing notice of such proposed meeting and
proposed dissolution has been mailed to the members of said two
respective boards at their home addresses ten (10) days prior to said
meeting, or,
b. A resolution requesting dissolution of this corporation may be presented
at any annual meeting of Iowa State Chapter, provided that presentation
of said resolution has been approved by a majority of Iowa chapters after
authorization of the necessary circularization of the resolution has been
obtained from the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter or Convention
of Iowa State Chapter.
SECTION 2. Resolutions for such dissolution shall be submitted for approval at two
consecutive annual meetings of Iowa State Chapter and shall require an affirmative
vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast at each of said annual meetings.
SECTION 3. In the event of dissolution of the corporation as herein above provided,
its assets shall be transferred to the jurisdiction of Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O.
Sisterhood to be used for purposes not inconsistent with the purposes for which the
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. was incorporated or for such other charitable
purposes as will not disqualify the same for exemption from income tax on
corporations as set forth in Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
SECTION 4. If, however, the named recipient is not then in existence or no longer
qualifies as a distributee or is unwilling or unable to accept the distribution, then the
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assets of this corporation shall be distributed to a fund, foundation or corporation
organized and operating exclusively for the purposes specified in 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code or if none be available or willing to acquire the assets of this
corporation as defined in 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.
ARTICLE XVI
Amendments
SECTION 1. Amendments to the Bylaws of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. may
be proposed by any local chapter, the board of directors, or the Executive Board of
Iowa State Chapter. Amendments shall be submitted in writing to the president of
the Board of Directors by January 1.
By February 1, copies of the proposed amendments shall be sent by the Board of
Directors to the Amendments and Recommendations Committee of Iowa State
Chapter. This committee shall prepare and send a copy of all proposed amendments
and recommendations to each local chapter one month preceding Convention of
Iowa State Chapter to be read at a regular meeting. Proposed amendments shall be
subject to the approval by two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast at the annual meeting of
Iowa State Chapter.
SECTION 2. Amendments may be called up by three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast
at the annual meeting of the Iowa State Chapter, provided that copies of the proposed
amendments have been given to each member entitled to vote. These proposed
amendments shall then be subject to the approval by two-thirds (2/3) of the votes
cast at the annual meeting of the Iowa State Chapter.
AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF THE IOWA STATE CHAPTER
OF THE P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
Adopted by the Convention of Iowa State Chapter, June 4, 1987
Amended by the Convention of Iowa State Chapter, June 16, 2001
Amended by the Convention of Iowa State Chapter, June 4, 2011
ARTICLE I
The name of this corporation is and shall be the Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O.
Sisterhood.
ARTICLE II
This corporation's existence shall be perpetual in duration.
ARTICLE III
The purposes of this corporation shall be exclusively educational and charitable.
ARTICLE IV
The principal place of business of this corporation shall be at Colfax, Jasper County,
Iowa. The registered office of this corporation shall be at 14661 Fame Avenue,
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Colfax, Iowa 50054-7668, and the registered agent at such address is Dawn M.
Gibson.
ARTICLE V
All members of the Iowa State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, who are now in
good standing under the laws of the said chapter, or who shall hereafter become
members of the same, shall be members of this corporation.
ARTICLE VI
The private property of the members of this corporation shall not be liable for its
corporate debts.
ARTICLE VII
The executive board provided for by the Constitution of the said sisterhood, shall be
the manager of the business of this corporation, and shall hold, manage, and control
any and all property of this corporation as trustee of the same. Any and all of the
powers conferred upon the executive board of the sisterhood may be delegated by
said executive board to a subsidiary board if and when ordered by vote of the state
chapter at any annual convention thereof.
ARTICLE VIII
All conveyances, transfers, leases, or encumbrances of the property of this corporation shall be evidenced by written instrument duly executed in the name of the
corporation by the president, and in her absence by the vice president, and attested to
by the secretary, who shall affix the corporate seal thereon upon authority granted by
the executive board.
ARTICLE IX
The assets of this corporation shall be used exclusively for educational and charitable
purposes. No part of its net income shall inure to the benefit of any individual. In the
event of dissolution, liquidation, or abandonment, the assets of this corporation shall
be distributed exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.
ARTICLE X
These articles may be amended in any manner that shall be ordered by a vote of the
said state chapter at any annual convention thereof.
These Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation: (1) correctly set forth the
provisions of the articles of incorporation of the corporation as heretofore and hereby
amended; (2) have been duly adopted as required by law; and (3) supersede the
original articles of incorporation of the corporation and all amendments thereto.
NOTE: The original Articles of Incorporation were adopted and became effective
under the laws of the State of Iowa on the 16th day of May, 1938, and were executed
by Ada J. Klinger, Maude M. Cooper, Elizabeth M. Young, Pearl N. Eby, Norma B.
Stafford, Loretta H. Jones, and Gail Page, and were filed for record in the office of
the Recorder of Henry County, Iowa, on the 21st day of May, 1938.
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BYLAWS AND STANDING RULES OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER
OF THE P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
As amended in Des Moines, Iowa, May 30, 2015
ARTICLE I
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. TIME. Iowa State Chapter shall convene in May or June at a place
approved by the executive board upon the recommendation of the convention
coordinator and the executive board liaison, following consultation with the Finance
Committee. The executive board may change the time and/or place, in case of an
emergency, provided that the annual meeting shall not be omitted.
SECTION 2. ARRANGEMENTS.
The convention coordinator shall make
arrangements for housing and meals for the members of convention. Hostess
chapters grouped geographically for convenience and economy, and working with
the executive board and the convention coordinator, shall assist with other
convention arrangements.
SECTION 3. FORMAL ACTION. Any item passed by the Convention of Iowa
State Chapter that must be implemented by local chapters shall become effective at
the close of convention, unless otherwise ordered, and shall be implemented by local
chapters upon receipt of the Proceedings of the Convention of Iowa State Chapter.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATION IN CONVENTION OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER
SECTION 1. MEMBERS. The Convention of Iowa State Chapter shall consist of
the following active members when present and registered:
Executive Board
Past presidents of Iowa State Chapter
Resident past presidents of International Chapter
One delegate from each local chapter
Members of the following standing committees:
Amendments and Recommendations
Finance
Membership
Cottey College
Scholarship Selection
History
Members of the board of directors of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
State Chairman for:
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
P.E.O. Scholar Awards
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
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SECTION 2. VACANCY. A vacancy in the representation of a local chapter shall
be filled by election, unless such vacancy occurs following the last regular meeting
of the chapter prior to the convention, in which case the president of the chapter shall
appoint as delegate an active member of the chapter.
SECTION 3. DELEGATE REPORT. The delegate shall give a report to her chapter
within thirty days following the convention.
ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATION IN CONVENTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
SECTION I. DELEGATES. Delegates to the Convention of International Chapter
shall be chosen in rotation from groups of seven chapters each, as printed annually in
the Proceedings of the Convention of Iowa State Chapter. A chapter that forfeits its
turn to attend Convention of International Chapter shall lose its turn in rotation.
SECTION 2. GROUPS. Groupings of local chapters shall be at the direction of, and
with the approval of, the executive board of state chapter.
SECTION 3. NOMINEES. At the annual election, each chapter entitled to representation in a Convention of International Chapter shall nominate a delegate and an
alternate whose names shall be submitted as required by International Chapter.
Nominees shall be members of the convention or of a previous Convention of Iowa
State Chapter.
SECTION 4. VACANCY. A vacancy in the delegation from the local chapters shall
be filled by the president of Iowa State Chapter who shall appoint a delegate in the
following order: (a) the nominee for alternate; (b) a qualified member of the chapter
entitled to representation; (c) a qualified member of another chapter in the
representation group; (d) a qualified member from the state chapter at large. If a
chapter delegate is unable to attend convention at the stated time, the chapter shall
forfeit the turn for representation.
SECTION 5. PAST PRESIDENTS. The past presidents who are present in the
Convention of Iowa State Chapter immediately preceding the Convention of
International Chapter shall choose from their own group those whose housing and
meals will be at the expense of International Chapter. Those named shall include the
immediate past president. The names of those chosen shall be announced at
convention.
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ARTICLE IV
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE BOARD. The executive board shall be elected at the
annual convention from the members of convention. A member of the executive
board for the current year who has filled her office for that term to the date of
convention but who because of illness or a serious emergency is unable to attend
such convention shall also be eligible.
SECTION 2. SEQUENCE FOR NOMINATION AND SERVICE. The sequence of
state officers shall be president, vice president, organizer, treasurer and secretary.
SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY. Any member of convention as designated in the Bylaws, Article II, Section I shall be eligible to hold office in Iowa State Chapter. A
nominee for the executive board shall have been a member of the P.E.O.
Sisterhood for five years, shall have been duly elected and installed and served as
president of a local chapter for one year, and shall have given her consent to
devote time and energy to the office to which she may be a candidate.
SECTION 4. TENURE OF OFFICE. The officers shall be elected at the annual
convention, and each shall hold office until her successor is elected, installed and
qualified.
SECTION 5. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At the beginning
of her term of office and with the approval of the executive board, the incoming
president of Iowa State Chapter shall appoint a nominating committee of five
members. Members of this committee shall be the immediate past president of Iowa
State Chapter, who shall serve as chairman and representative of her official visit
district, and four members of the convention in which the incoming president was
elected, each a representative of her official visit district.
The report of the Nominating Committee shall be given at the annual convention,
which shall include one candidate for each office. Candidates shall be members of
the convention at which their names are presented. The nominee for secretary shall
be selected, if possible, from the convention hostess group.
Further nominations may be made from the floor if the person nominated has
consented to serve if elected. If there is but one nominee for each office and there
are no further nominations from the floor for each office called in sequence, by
general consent the ballot may be dispensed with and the vote for the entire ticket
taken by voice. If there are nominations from the floor for one or more offices,
separate elective ballots for each office shall be taken.
Chapters recommending a member to the Nominating Committee for consideration
shall submit such name to the chairman of the committee following the election of
delegates at the March meeting of the local chapters. Said member must have
consented to serve in office if nominated and elected.
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ARTICLE V
DUTIES OF STATE CHAPTER OFFICERS
SECTION 1. GENERAL DUTIES. The duties of the officers shall include
those listed in the Constitution, Part II, Article VIII; in the Instructions to
Officers of State, Provincial and District Chapters; the Bylaws of Iowa State
Chapter; and in the Policy Manual of the Executive Board of Iowa State
Chapter. The officers of the state chapter shall submit itemized accounts of their
expenses to the Finance Committee.
SECTION 2. PRESIDENT. To perform all duties prescribed to her office.
To serve as an ex-officio member of all boards and standing committees, except
for the Nominating Committee.
To appoint members of the executive board to serve as advisers to the standing
committees, state P.E.O. projects chairmen, Reciprocity Groups and P.E.O.
Groups.
To appoint special committees as authorized by the executive board or a
convention of state chapter.
To nominate in March, one or more member(s) to the Board of Directors of the
Iowa P.E.O. Projects Fund, Inc. for a five-year term as provided in the restated
articles of the corporation.
To act as chairman of the state delegation attending the Convention of
International Chapter.
To proofread the minutes of convention and the bylaws and standing rules of the
state chapter following the expiration of her term of office.
To appoint annually a state chairman for the P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, a
state chairman for the P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship, a state chairman
for the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education, a state chairman for the
P.E.O. Scholar Awards, and a state chairman for the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship.
To appoint, by September 1st following the Convention of Iowa State Chapter in
even-numbered years, a Transportation Committee for the Convention of
International Chapter whose duties shall be to investigate and submit to the
executive board at its mid-winter meeting, a report on the most feasible and
equitable method of transportation to the next Convention of International
Chapter. This committee shall be composed of three members with the vice
president serving as chairman.
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SECTION 3. VICE PRESIDENT. To perform all duties prescribed to her
office.
To serve as adviser to designated committee(s) as assigned by the president.
To serve as an ex-officio member of the Amendments and Recommendations
Committee, Membership Committee, and the Finance Committee.
To serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Iowa P.E.O. Project
Fund, Inc.
To serve as the chairman of the Transportation Committee in the year preceding
the Convention of International Chapter.
To serve as proxy organizer.
SECTION 4. ORGANIZER. To perform all duties prescribed to her office.
To serve as adviser to designated committee(s) as assigned by the president.
To make an official visit each year to the chapters in one district with the
assistance of proxies.
To make an official visit, or to direct a proxy appointed by the president to make
an official visit, to each new chapter within one year following its organization.
SECTION 5. TREASURER. To perform all duties prescribed for her office
except those assigned to the assistant to the secretary-treasurer of Iowa State
Chapter by the Bylaws of Iowa State Chapter, Article VI.
To serve as adviser to designated committee(s) as assigned by the president.
To send receipts and acknowledgments for all memorial and honor gifts to state
projects.
To serve as ex-officio member, without vote, of the Finance Committee.
To serve as proxy organizer.
SECTION 6. SECRETARY. To perform all duties prescribed for her office
except those assigned to the assistant secretary-treasurer of Iowa State Chapter
by the Bylaws of Iowa State Chapter, Article VI.
To serve as adviser to designated committee(s) as assigned by the president.
To place seal of Iowa State Chapter on charters issued and all official papers
issued by the president and attested to by the secretary.
To serve as proxy organizer.
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ARTICLE VI
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER
SECTION 1. APPOINTMENT. An assistant secretary-treasurer shall be appointed
annually by the executive board as of April 1. She shall be an active member of the
P.E.O. Sisterhood. No appointment shall be made until evidence of qualification has
been submitted. Removal from office may be made by the same authorities for
sufficient cause.
SECTION 2. DUTIES. The duties of the assistant secretary-treasurer shall be:
To be responsible for the record of membership of the chapters within the state and
to perform such related duties assigned to the secretary of Iowa State Chapter by the
Constitution, Part II, Article VIII, Section 6 and by the Instructions to Officers of
State Chapters.
To oversee the printing of the convention program, the Proceedings of the
Convention of Iowa State Chapter and the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Iowa State
Chapter.
To be responsible for sending copies of the Proceedings and the Bylaws and
Standing Rules to those prescribed by the duty assigned to the secretary of Iowa
State Chapter by the Constitution, Part II, Article VIII, Section 6; and for sending
copies to each active member of disbanded chapters in Iowa upon request and to
those designated by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter.
To be responsible for all funds of Iowa State Chapter except those entrusted to the
treasurer of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc., and to perform such related duties
assigned to the treasurer of Iowa State Chapter by the Constitution, Part II, Article
VIII, Section 5 and by the Instructions to Officers of State/Provincial/District
Chapters.
To recommend to the executive board and to the Finance Committee the distribution
of funds.
To perform such additional clerical duties as may be delegated by the president.
SECTION 3. REMUNERATION. The amount of salary to be paid to the assistant
secretary-treasurer shall be determined by the executive board and the Finance
Committee and shall be paid in twelve (12) monthly installments. Expenses incurred
by the assistant secretary-treasurer while performing assigned duties shall be paid
from Iowa State Chapter funds.
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ARTICLE VII
CONVENTION COORDINATOR
SECTION 1. APPOINTMENT. A convention coordinator shall be appointed
annually by the executive board. She shall be an active member of the P.E.O.
Sisterhood. No appointment shall be made until evidence of qualifications has been
submitted.
SECTION 2. DUTIES. The duties of the convention coordinator shall be:
To supervise all logistical details of the annual Convention of Iowa State Chapter,
functioning under the direction of the president and the executive board.
To oversee all events and programs planned by the president, the executive board
and the hostess group.
To serve as liaison among the facility personnel, suppliers, and vendors at the
various convention sites, and the boards, groups and committees of Iowa State
Chapter.
To serve as custodian for all convention supplies and materials belonging to Iowa
State Chapter.
To assist with the general convention budget.
To perform such other duties as may be delegated by the president.
SECTION 3. REMUNERATION. The compensation and related expenses shall be
determined by the executive board upon consultation with the Finance Committee.
ARTICLE VIII
WEBMASTER
SECTION 1. APPOINTMENT. A webmaster for Iowa State Chapter shall be
appointed annually by the executive board. She shall be an active member of the
P.E.O. Sisterhood. No appointment shall be made until evidence of qualifications
has been submitted
SECTION 2. DUTIES. The duties of the webmaster for Iowa State Chapter shall
be: assist the executive board in maintaining an updated website for the members of
Iowa State Chapter by following a timeline of postings and by entering other
approved information concerning P.E.O. procedures and projects.
Remove outdated items from the website in a timely manner.
Proofread submitted and approved items before placing them on the website.
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Analyze the statistics provided by the service provider regarding membership use of
the website.
Submit a report to the president of Iowa State Chapter for the summer, fall, winter,
and spring meetings of the executive board regarding membership usage, special
postings made on the website, and content or format suggestions.
Archive articles when removed from the website.
Present a workshop at state convention or regional workshops if asked by the
president of Iowa State Chapter.
Write an annual report for the Proceedings in March and submit to the president of
Iowa State Chapter.
SECTIONS 3. REMUNERATION. The compensation and related expenses shall
be determined by the executive board upon consultation with the Finance
Committee.
ARTICLE IX
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. COMMITTEES. Iowa State Chapter shall have the following standing
committees: Amendments and Recommendations, Finance, Membership, Cottey
College, Scholarship Selection and History. The senior member in point of service
shall be the chairman. In the event the senior member is unable to serve as chairman
of the committee, the president of Iowa State Chapter shall appoint another
committee member to serve as chairman. If an entirely new committee must be
appointed, the president of Iowa State Chapter shall appoint the members to the
committee and designate the committee chairman.
The members of each standing committee shall submit itemized accounts of their
expenses to the Finance Committee.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. The Amendments
and Recommendations Committee shall consist of three members, each of whom
may be reappointed for a second three-year term. The committee shall receive in
writing all proposed amendments and recommendations from local chapters, board
or standing committees of Iowa State Chapter by February 1 st each year. The
committee shall prepare and send a copy of all proposed amendments and
recommendations, in proper parliamentary form, to each local chapter, members of
boards and standing committees, and the past presidents of the state chapter at least
thirty (30) days before the Convention of Iowa State Chapter.
SECTION 3. FINANCE. The Finance Committee shall consist of three members,
each of whom may be reappointed for a second three-year term. The duties of the
Finance Committee shall be as described in the Constitution, Part II, Article IX,
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Section 9 with the additional function of consulting with the executive board
concerning future convention sites and of preparing the annual budget for
consideration by Iowa State Chapter. The vice president and the treasurer of Iowa
State Chapter shall serve as ex-officio members, the latter without vote.
SECTION 4. MEMBERSHIP. The Membership Committee shall consist of five
members, each of whom will serve one five-year term. The Membership Committee
shall nurture, support, counsel, and encourage membership by providing assistance
to local chapters and reciprocities to maintain and increase membership. The
committee shall present workshops on membership at area officer training meetings
and at convention when requested by the president and perform other duties as
assigned by the president and/or Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter.
SECTION 5. COTTEY COLLEGE. The Cottey College Committee shall consist of
five members, each of whom will serve one four-year term. The Cottey College
Committee shall promote Cottey College in Iowa, process scholarship applications,
and award scholarships for qualified Iowa students.
SECTION 6. SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION. The Scholarship Selection Committee
shall consist of three members, each of whom may be reappointed for a second threeyear term. The duties of the Scholarship Selection Committee shall be to promote
scholarships in the P.E.O. Foundation administered by Iowa State Chapter, process
applications, and award scholarships to qualified students. The vice president of
Iowa State Chapter shall serve as adviser.
SECTION 7. HISTORY. The History Committee shall consist of two members, each
of whom may be reappointed for a second two-year term. The History Committee
shall collect, compile and preserve data of historical value to the P.E.O. Sisterhood in
Iowa and shall prepare a display of material and a written report for the Convention
of Iowa State Chapter.
ARTICLE X
FINANCE
SECTION 1. DUES. The annual dues of Iowa State Chapter shall be thirty-eight
dollars and fifty cents ($38.50) per active member which shall be allocated as
follows:
a. Twenty-six dollars ($26.00) for International Chapter which includes six
dollars ($6.00) for Cottey College.
b. Twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) for Iowa State Chapter dues which
shall be allocated as follows:
(1) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.;
(2) Fifty cents ($.50) for Cottey College Promotion Fund;
(3) One dollar ($1.00) for International Convention Fund;
(4) Three dollars ($3.00) for State Convention Fund;
(5) Six dollars and fifty cents ($6.50) for the General Expense Fund.
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SECTION 2. STATE CONVENTION EXPENSES.
a. Iowa State Chapter shall pay:
(1) All expenses of its officers; its standing and special committees; the
state chairmen for the P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund, P.E.O.
International Peace Scholarship Fund, P.E.O. Program for
Continuing Education, P.E.O. Scholar Awards, and P.E.O. STAR
Scholarship; assistant secretary-treasurer; clerk; convention
coordinator; the hostess group officers, including their expenses to
attend the convention at which they serve.
(2) The convention package of housing and meals for local chapter
delegates, past presidents of Iowa State Chapter, P.E.O. Group
representatives, adviser to the P.E.O. Groups, the Webmaster of
Iowa State Chapter and those hostess group participants required to
attend the entire convention as determined by the Executive Board of
Iowa State Chapter.
(3) Expenses of the hostess group officers to attend convention one year
in advance of their convention year.
(4) Rental of all meeting rooms.
(5) Costs of printing and mailing, including but not limited to the
registration packet, convention program, reports and Proceedings.
(6) Travel expense for a delegate from each chapter organized between
March 1st and the following state convention.
(7) Expenses of program speakers and convention participants as
approved by the executive board.
(8) Costs of all convention meetings and events as approved by the
executive board.
b. A budget for the convention shall be prepared by the hostess group
officers, the convention coordinator, and the designated board member
for review by the Finance Committee and approval by the Executive
Board of Iowa State Chapter.
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The local chapter shall pay for the travel expense of its delegate to the
convention.
SECTION 3. BUDGET. The funds of Iowa State Chapter shall be budgeted each
fiscal year.
SECTION 4. STATE CHAPTER FUNDS. The executive board shall decide by
unanimous vote the depository for the state chapter funds. Only the amount
necessary for current expenses shall be kept on deposit with the balance to be
invested.
SECTION 5. INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER CONVENTION FUND. The total of
this fund shall not exceed the amount insurable by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation with all monies in excess to be invested.
From this fund Iowa State Chapter shall pay the following:
a.
All expenses of the state officers to the Convention of International
Chapter.
b.
All expenses of the assistant secretary-treasurer;
c.
All expenses of the past presidents of Iowa State Chapter entitled to
housing and meals at the Convention of International Chapter;
d.
One-half the cost of transportation for other past presidents of Iowa State
Chapter who attended the preceding state convention;
e.
Transportation for local chapter delegates.
f.
Expenses associated with hosting the Convention of International
Chapter.
Travel shall be arranged, based on the most economical method available, plus
mileage to the closest point of departure, as recommended by the Transportation
Committee, approved by the Finance Committee and accepted by the executive
board.
Travel expense for nonresident entitled past presidents shall be reimbursed from the
location of her last Iowa chapter membership or from her current residence,
whichever is less.
Travel plans shall be announced at the state convention preceding the Convention of
International Chapter.
Incidental travel expense, as specified by the executive board, shall be shared equally
by the chapters in the group represented by the local chapter delegate. When an
incomplete group is entitled to a delegate to the Convention of International Chapter,
the state chapter shall pay the pro-rated share for the chapter or chapters missing
from the group.
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SECTION 6. COTTEY PROMOTION FUND. The fund shall be used to promote
Cottey College. From this fund all expenses will be paid for:
a.
Meetings of the Iowa Cottey College Committee;
b.
Cottey display at state convention;
c.
Cottey Seminar held biennially at Cottey College and attended by
designated members of the Cottey Committee and executive board;
d.
All other promotional activities approved by the Cottey Committee.
SECTION 7. EXECUTIVE BOARD EXPENSES. The state chapter shall pay all
expenses incurred by the executive board in transacting official business.
ARTICLE XI
IOWA STATE CHAPTER ACCOUNT
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. To establish an Iowa State Chapter Account of the P.E.O.
Foundation to be used exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined
by the Iowa State Chapter of P.E.O. The Margaret May Cockerill Peters Bequest
shall serve as the first capital deposit to said Account.
SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATION. The Iowa State Chapter Account shall be
administered annually by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter.
a.
Twenty percent (20%) of the net income generated from the Account shall
not be distributed for any reason but shall be retained as retained earnings
and added to the principal annually.
b.
Eighty percent (80%) of the net income (hereinafter referred to as the
“distributive share”) from the Account shall be disbursed annually as
follows:
(1) Twenty percent (20%) of the “distributive share” to the Iowa P.E.O.
Project Fund, Inc.;
(2) Ten percent (10%) of the “distributive share” to the P.E.O. Educational
Loan Fund;
(3) Ten percent (10%) of the “distributive share” to the P.E.O. Program for
Continuing Education;
(4) Ten percent (10%) of the “distributive share” to the P.E.O.
International Peace Scholarship Fund;
(5) Ten percent (10%) of the “distributive share” to the P.E.O. Scholar
Awards;
(6) Ten percent (10%) of the “distributive share” to the P.E.O. STAR
Scholarship;
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(7) Ten percent (10%) of the “distributive share” to Cottey College;
(8) The disposition of the remaining twenty percent (20%) of the
“distributive share” of the Account shall be within the sole and
complete discretion of the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter. The
Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter may, but need not distribute
this portion of the ‘distributive share.’ Any funds not distributed
annually shall be added to the principal of the Account.
SECTION 3. CONTRIBUTIONS. Future tax-deductible contributions to the Iowa
State Chapter Account can be made through the P.E.O. Foundation.
Voluntary gifts or bequests may be made to the P.E.O. Foundation for the Iowa State
Chapter Account by using the following format:
I give and bequeath to the P.E.O. Foundation for the Iowa State Chapter
Account the sum of $_____________________.
ARTICLE XII
EVELYN BECKMAN ACCOUNT
SECTION 1. PURPOSE. To establish an Evelyn Beckman Account to be used
exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as defined by the Iowa State
Chapter of P.E.O.
SECTION 2. ADMINISTRATION. The Evelyn Beckman Account shall be
administered annually by the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter.
a. Twenty percent (20%) of the net income generated from the Account shall
not be distributed for any reason but shall be retained as retained earnings
and added to the principal annually.
b. The disposition of the remaining eighty percent (80%) of the net income
generated from the Account shall be within the sole and complete discretion
of the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter. The Executive Board of Iowa
State Chapter may, but need not, distribute the remaining eighty percent
(80%) of the net income or any portion thereof. Any funds not distributed
annually shall be added to the principal of the Account.
ARTICLE XIII
DUTIES OF LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICERS
SECTION 1. GENERAL DUTIES. In addition to the duties outlined in the
Constitution, Part III, Article V and in the Instructions to Officers of Local Chapters,
each officer or her proxy shall exemplify the Ceremony of Initiation annually.
SECTION 2. SPECIAL DUTIES. The PRESIDENT shall:
a. Send by October 1st each year two copies of the chapter yearbook to
the designated officer of Iowa State Chapter;
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b.
At the first regular meeting following the convention of state chapter
make changes in the local chapter bylaws made necessary by changes
in the state bylaws;
c.
Write a brief letter informing the president of Iowa State Chapter of the
activities and status of the chapter. The letter shall be read and
approved by the chapter at a February meeting and mailed before
March 1st.
The RECORDING SECRETARY shall send in March to the designated officer of
Iowa State Chapter, the bylaws and standing rules of her chapter if either has been
amended during the fiscal year or shall notify the designated officer, in writing, when
no changes have been made.
The CORRESPONDING SECRETARY shall send all annual membership reports to
the assistant secretary-treasurer of Iowa State Chapter, to be received no later than
March 10th.
The TREASURER shall send all annual dues for state and International Chapter to
the assistant secretary-treasurer of Iowa State Chapter, to be received no later than
March 10th.
ARTICLE XIV
ORGANIZATION AND OFFICIAL VISIT
SECTION 1. SECURING A CHARTER LIST. The chapter granting consent to a
member to secure a charter list shall forward the consent form to the organizer of
Iowa State Chapter who will furnish a petition and instructions on further
procedures.
SECTION 2. REQUIREMENTS. There shall be at least five (5) P.E.O. members on
a petition list in a town where a chapter already exists.
Letters of recommendation from three (3) P.E.O. members are required for each
charter initiate.
SECTION 3. TIME. No chapter shall be organized during the three weeks
preceding the Convention of Iowa State Chapter.
SECTION 4. OFFICIAL VISIT. The local chapter shall make provision for housing
and meals for the organizer or her proxy at the time of her official visit.
SECTION 5. DISTRICTS. For the purpose of official visits to a chapter, the state
shall be divided into five districts.
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ARTICLE XV
RECIPROCITY GROUPS
SECTION 1. SUPERVISION. Each group formed shall be under the supervision of
an adviser appointed by the president of Iowa State Chapter.
SECTION 2. BYLAWS. If the bylaws have been amended during the year, a typed
copy shall be sent by April 1 to the adviser. The same officer shall be notified in
writing by that date if no changes have been made.
SECTION 3. OFFICERS. Election of officers shall take place annually. Names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of the president, corresponding secretary (or
secretary) and contact person shall be submitted as required by International Chapter
immediately after election.
SECTION 4. REPORT OF TREASURER. The treasurer shall send by March 10 to
the adviser an annual financial report required by International Chapter including
income, disbursements and balance on hand as of the last day of February.
ARTICLE XVI
P.E.O. GROUPS
SECTION 1. SUPERVISION. P.E.O. Groups established by Iowa State Chapter
shall be under the supervision of an adviser appointed by the president of Iowa State
Chapter.
SECTION 2. OFFICERS. Election of officers shall take place annually. Names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of the president, corresponding secretary (or
secretary) and contact person of a P.E.O. Group shall be submitted as required by
International Chapter immediately after election
SECTION 3. REPORTS. The financial report required by International Chapter
shall be returned to the adviser by March 10.
ARTICLE XVII
IOWA P.E.O. PROJECT FUND, INC.
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT. The Iowa State Chapter shall operate and
maintain a benevolent, not for profit fund.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE. The Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall be composed of
the former Sarah Porter Beckwith Fund, Inc., the former Friendship Fund and the
former Iowa Cottey College Scholarship Fund. It shall be used exclusively for
educational and charitable purposes, including for such purposes, the making of
distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding provisions of later acts.
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SECTION 3. FUNDS. The general fund of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall
consist of all monies on hand, gifts, devises, bequests, interest, dividends, and an
annual allocation of state chapter dues.
SECTION 4. ADMINISTRATION. The Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall be
administered by a board of directors, elected by the unanimous vote of the Executive
Board of Iowa State Chapter, consisting of not more than seven (7) members nor less
than five (5) active members of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, one of whom shall be a past
president of Iowa State Chapter, one of whom shall be the president of Iowa State
Chapter, and one of whom shall be the vice president of Iowa State Chapter. Terms
of office of the elected directors shall be five years, one director elected annually.
No member shall be eligible for more than one term of office. An interim vacancy
shall be filled by an elective vote of the Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter. In
case of an entirely new board, designation shall be made of the term of each director.
SECTION 5. EXPENSES OF DIRECTORS. All necessary expenses of the
directors in administrating the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. shall be paid by the
Fund, for which purpose an allocation to the Fund may be made by Iowa State
Chapter. Meetings of the board of directors shall be scheduled as agreed by the
board of directors. Expenses of directors when attending the Convention of Iowa
State Chapter shall be paid by the Fund.
SECTION 6. FORMS FOR TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS, BEQUESTS AND
DEVISES. The following forms are for the convenience of persons desiring to make
gifts, bequests and devises to the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. for the purposes
defined in Section 1 of this Article. Such gifts, bequests and devises made to the
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. are deductible in computing federal income, estate
and gift taxes imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, to the full
extent allowable by law. The forms may be adapted as desired.
a. I give, devise and bequeath to the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. the
following (list money, and/or real or personal property).
b. I give, devise and bequeath to the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund Inc. the
following (list gift) to be used exclusively for [(name the desired
qualified educational and/or charitable project(s).]
c. I give, devise and bequeath to the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. the
following (list gift) the principal to be held and the income only to be
used exclusively for [(name the desired qualified educational and/or
charitable project(s).]
ARTICLE XVIII
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in the current edition of “Robert's Rules of Order Newly
Revised” shall govern all meetings in matters not covered by these bylaws or by the
Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
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ARTICLE XIX
INDEMNIFICATION
The Iowa State Chapter shall indemnify any present or former director, officer,
employee, member or volunteer of this Corporation, and each such person who is
serving or who has served, at the request of this Corporation, as a director, officer,
partner, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture,
trust, or other enterprise or employee benefit plan to the fullest extent possible
against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, settlements and
reasonable expenses, actually incurred by such person relating to her conduct as a
director, officer, employee, member or volunteer of this Corporation or as a director,
officer, partner, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust, other enterprise or employee benefit plan, except that the mandatory
indemnification required by this sentence shall not apply (i) to a breach of duty of
loyalty to the corporation, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which
involve intentional misconduct or knowing violation of the law, or (iii) for a
transaction from which such person derived an improper personal benefit.
ARTICLE XX
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS PROPOSED PRIOR TO CONVENTION. Amendments to the Bylaws of Iowa State Chapter shall be proposed only by local chapters,
boards or standing committees of the state chapter and shall be submitted in writing
to the chairman of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee by February
1. Such proposed amendments may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of
members present and voting in Convention of Iowa State Chapter, provided that
copies of the proposed amendments, in proper parliamentary form, shall have been
sent to each local chapter, members of boards and standing committees, and the past
presidents of the state chapter at least thirty (30) days before Convention of Iowa
State Chapter.
STANDING RULES
1.
Requirements for local chapter yearbooks:
a. Size -- any convenient size.
b.
Cover or cover page
(1) Chapter letters--no periods or quotation marks
(2) Town and state
(3) Year covered by the program
c.
Contents
(1) Day of the week and hour of the meeting
(2) List of officers
(3) List of committees
(4) List of names of resident members with complete addresses,
including zip codes, and phone numbers, including prefixes.
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(5) List of names of nonresident members with complete addresses,
including zip codes, and if known, phone number with area code.
(6) Program for the year including:
(a) A minimum of 15 regular meetings each year, 12 of which are
business and 3 may be business or social at the discretion of
the chapter, at a specified time and place.
(b) Election of officers, delegate, and alternate by or at the first
meeting in March.
(c) Installation of officers at the first meeting in March.
(d) Exemplification of the Ceremony of Initiation annually.
(e) Delegate’s report of the Convention of Iowa State Chapter
within 30 days following the convention.
(f) Summary report presented by chapter member(s) of the voting
results of the Convention of International Chapter (in odd
numbered years) within six weeks following the convention.
(g) A study of the Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
(h) A study of the projects of International Chapter (P.E.O.
Educational Loan Fund, P.E.O. International Peace
Scholarship Fund, Cottey College, P.E.O. Program for
Continuing Education, P.E.O. Scholar Awards, and P.E.O.
STAR Scholarship).
(i) A Founders’ Day program, which may be held jointly with
other chapters and at any time during the year.
d. Optional: P.E.O. star, date of chapter’s organization, Opening Ode,
Objects and Aims, Bylaws and Standing Rules, Founders, Chapter
Eternal, past presidents, members’ initiations, birth dates, or other
appropriate items.
2.
Required local chapter committees:
a.
A post initiation committee which shall inform new members of P.E.O.
ideals, traditions, and procedures.
b.
A membership committee to encourage enthusiastic,
participating, supportive and growing membership.
c.
A technology committee to keep the chapter informed by monitoring
the Iowa and International websites and assist in printing forms and/or
ordering supplies.
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3.
A local chapter or reciprocity group desiring an officer of Iowa State Chapter as
a guest speaker shall pay her traveling expenses.
4.
By October 1 following convention, the general chairman of the hostess group
for the convention shall submit a complete financial report to the retiring state
president, the incoming president, and the convention coordinator.
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5.
Local chapter bylaws and standing rules shall follow the Official Form for Local
Chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules provided by the executive board.
6.
Amendments Proposed Prior to Convention. Amendments to the Standing
Rules of Iowa State Chapter shall be proposed only by local chapters, boards or
standing committees of the state chapter and shall be submitted in writing to the
chairman of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee by February 1.
Such proposed amendments may be adopted by a majority vote of members
present and voting in Convention of Iowa State Chapter, provided that copies of
the proposed amendments, in proper parliamentary form, shall have been sent to
each local chapter, members of boards and standing committees, and the past
presidents of the state chapter at least thirty (30) days before Convention of
Iowa State Chapter.
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IOWA STATE CHAPTER DIRECTORY
2015-2016
2015-2016 Iowa State Chapter
P.E.O. Executive Board
Top Row: Cathi Fouts, Bev Templeton, Kate Raun, Pat Shipley
Siting: Kathy Wilke
PRESIDENT
Kathy Wilke, DS
500 Lincoln
Odebolt, IA 51458-0172
Email: [email protected]
Toll free to home of the president:
1-800-397-7757
VICE PRESIDENT
Catherine Fouts, AO
116 Pioneer Dr
Lambs Grove, IA 50208-2843
641-792-9215; 641-275-2222(cell)
Email: [email protected]
TREASURER
Kate Raun, OR
2800 50th Ave
Cumming, IA 50061-4016
515-249-5185
Email: [email protected]
ORGANIZER
Pat Shipley, CH
507 4th St
Nodaway, IA 50857-7703
712-785-3276; 712-621-0646(cell)
Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY
Bev Templeton, FN
755 Cobblestone Dr
Garner, IA 50438-1333
641-923-3568
Email: [email protected]
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ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER
Dawn Gibson, BA
PLEASE ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO:
IOWA STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD
14661 Fame Ave., Colfax, IA 50054-7668
641-363-4290, telephone and fax
Email: [email protected]
APPOINTMENTS
P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund
Cindy Dunn, U
2424 E Southlawn Dr, Des Moines 50320-2736
319-524-6961
Email: [email protected]
Bev Templeton, Adviser
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
Deb Kosters, CE
5358 180th St, Sibley 51249-7014
712-754-2697
Email: [email protected]
Kate Raun, Adviser
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Linda Hoobin, LS
5345 NW 91st Ct., Johnston 50131-1725
515-270-6834
Email: [email protected]
Bev Templeton, Adviser
P.E.O. Scholar Awards
Christin Smith, HL
2483 Amber Ridge Dr., Asbury 52002-9371
563-506-4527
Email: [email protected]
Kate Raun, Adviser
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Bethany Larson, NM
111 E Lakeshore Dr., Storm Lake 50588-2408
712-732-7303
Email: [email protected]
Kate Raun, Adviser
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Adviser to Retirement and University Groups
Jill Mortenson, OV
1705 Crescent Dr., Cedar Falls 50613-1820
319-277-4699; email: [email protected]
Cathi Fouts, Adviser
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc.
Kim Fara, IS
President
212 Ann St., Manning, 51455-1129
712-655-2507; email: [email protected]
Sally Long, EH
Vice President
547 66th Ct, West Des Moines, 50266-2493
515-255-3412; email: [email protected]
Carrie Wilkinson, OP
Treasurer
1311 Boundary Ave., Center Point 52213-9382
319-849-1595; email: [email protected]
Mindi Rees, OC
Secretary
2879 Wayland Rd, Washington 52353-9329
319-461-7849; Email: [email protected]
Dana Wenstrand, DN
2197 140th St, Essex 51638-4520
712-586-4541; Email: [email protected]
Kathy Wilke
Cathi Fouts
term expires 2016
term expires 2018
term expires 2019
term expires 2020
term expires 2020
President, ISC
Vice President, ISC
STANDING COMMITTEES
Amendments and Recommendations
Christine Stolz, EN
2643 Scenic Ln., Nashua, 50658-9436
641-228-0782; email: [email protected]
Susan Wulf Osvald, BJ
1851 280th St., Exira 50076-7620
712-549-2237; email: [email protected]
Cheryl Newman Liles, KV
717 Ave E, Fort Madison, 52627-4807
319-372-8842; email: [email protected]
Kathy Wilke
Cathi Fouts
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1st term expires 2016
2nd term expires 2017
2nd term expires 2018
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
Cottey College
Linda King, Q
2101 Meadow Ct, #1201, Des Moines 50320-4613
515-244-0119; email: [email protected]
Elisabeth Reynoldson, K
1072 Harken Hills Dr., Osceola, 50213-1488
641-342-6229; email: [email protected]
Cheryl Neill, R
3125 Pheasant Dr., Cedar Falls 50613-1670
319-240-1444; email: [email protected]
Diane Bistline, EB
PO Box 322, Carroll 51401-1343
712-792-9573;712-830-3765(cell); [email protected]
Kay Basham, GW
19476 258th Ave., Bettendorf 52722-7349
563-332-7294;985-413-0045(cell); [email protected]
Kathy Wilke
Cathi Fouts
term expires 2016
term expires 2017
term expires 2018
term expires 2019
term expires 2020
Ex-officio
Adviser
Finance
Jennifer Brown, LS
1st term expires 2016
422 SW Franklin Dr, Ankeny, 50023-2704
515-964-8564; email: [email protected]
Rachel Allen, MV
1st term expires 2017
1237 Doreen Ave., Waterloo 50701-3203
319-230-3877; email: [email protected]
Gaye Roberts, OP
1st term expires 2018
1706 Pikes Peak Court NE, Cedar Rapids 52402-3353
319-364-0903; Email: [email protected]
Kathy Wilke
Cathi Fouts
Kate Raun
History
Kris Ziegman, DS
PO Box 368, Wall Lake 51466-7020
712-668-2789; Email: [email protected]
Barbara Kaldenberg, AO
602 E 16th St N., Newton 50208-2418
641-792-6785; [email protected]
Kathy Wilke
Kate Raun
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
term expires 2016
term expires 2017
Ex-officio
Adviser
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Membership
Carol Goldsmith, CB
910 Valley View Dr., Ida Grove, 51445-1709
712-364-3141; email: [email protected]
Lori Gilroy, DE
349 330th St., Perry 50220-7535
515-465-5852; email: [email protected]
Lisa Reindl, OV
4128 Maryhill Dr., Cedar Falls 50613-5781
319-277-0879; email: [email protected]
Holly Jones, OX
1001 Westwood Dr., Mt Pleasant 52641-8302
319-931-6468; email: [email protected]
Karen Lawton, CZ
1637 290th St., Jefferson 50129-7646
515-386-2907; email: [email protected]
Kathy Wilke
Cathi Fouts
term expires 2017
term expires 2017
term expires 2018
term expires 2020
term expires 2020
Ex-officio
Adviser
Scholarship Selection Committee
Linda Mitcheltree, I
1st term expires 2016
704 Franklin St, Keosauqua, 52565-1083
319-293-3620; email: [email protected]
Jan Stillman, BK
1st term expires 2017
PO Box 318, Emmetsburg 50536-0318
712-852-4598; email: [email protected]
Deb Lightner, BO
1st term expires 2018
th
2735 390 St, Lohrville 51453-7527
712-465-6921; 515-370-1994 (cell); email: [email protected]
Cathi Fouts
Adviser
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
Nominating Committee
Liz Bunnell, OO
508 E Broadway Ave., Fairfield 52556-2909
641-472-0255; Email: [email protected]
Monica Haag, LO
1122 Meadow Ln, Waterloo 50701-4710
319-235-9806; Email: [email protected]
Liz Kistenmacher, CB
509 Lamp-Kastner Dr., Holstein 51025-5001
712-368-2751; Email: [email protected]
Mary Hintz, LA
3940 Greenview Dr., Urbandale 50322-2162
515-770-8157; Email: [email protected]
Betty Brummett, CU
3108 Highland Ave., Bedford 50833-8035
712-287-3529; Email: [email protected]
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Chairman – District 5
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
FUTURE CONVENTIONS OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER
2016
Downtown Marriott, Des Moines, June 4 – 5, 2016
Carole Nelson, AR Chairman
24120 M Ave Unit #4, Grundy Center 50638-8760
319-824-3000; [email protected]
Becky Meyer, JQ, Vice Chairman
3174 140th St, Charles City, IA 50616
641-330-3948; [email protected]
Joy Frank, CY, Secretary-Treasurer
807 8th St, Charles City, IA 50616
319-330-6472; [email protected]
2017
Downtown Marriott, Des Moines, June 3 – 4, 2017
2018
Downtown Marriott, Des Moines, June 2 – 3, 2018
FUTURE CONVENTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER
2015 – Indianapolis, Indiana – October 15 – 17
2017 – Charlotte, North Carolina – September 28 – 30
2019 – Des Moines, Iowa
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PAST PRESIDENTS OF IOWA STATE CHAPTER
From Date of Organization, Waterloo, October 1893
Supreme Chapter Organizer, MRS. WINIFRED DURLAND
 Indicates Past Presidents who are deceased ......... Year ................Convention City
 Alice Spilman, G ......................................... 1893-1895 ........... Chariton, Ottumwa
Past President, Supreme Grand Chapter . 1895-1897
 Lulu A. McHenry, Q ................................... 1895-1896 .......................... Winterset
 Flora C. Herring, C ...................................... 1896-1897 .......................... Knoxville
Past President, Supreme Grand Chapter . 1897-1899
 Mollie Morland Campbell, X ...................... 1897-1899 .........Osceola, Cedar Falls
Past President, Supreme Grand Chapter . 1899-1901
 Mary Brooks Snider, Original A ................. 1899-1900 ......................... Oskaloosa
 M. Lue Weber, AF....................................... 1900-1901 ........................ Centerville
Past President, Supreme Grand Chapter . 1903-1905
 Mary Irish, Q ............................................... 1901-1902 ................................ Ames
 Mary McD. Knapp, AA ............................... 1902-1903 .......................... Iowa City
 Winona E. Reeves, U ................................... 1903-1904 ...................... Des Moines
Past President, Supreme Chapter .......... 1909-1911
 Effie L. Fortune, B ....................................... 1904-1905 ............................. Atlantic
 Edith Prouty-Pritchard, BV ......................... 1905-1906 ...................... Washington
Past President, Supreme Chapter .......... 1913-1915
 Jessie Hollingsworth, V ............................... 1906-1907 ............................. Keokuk
 Helen D. Townsend, H ................................ 1907-1908 .................... Cedar Rapids
Past President, Supreme Chapter .......... 1919-1921
 Ola Babcock Miller, J .................................. 1908-1909 ........................... Waterloo
Past President, Supreme Chapter .......... 1927-1929
 Dillie Dugan, CJ .......................................... 1909-1910 ................................. Albia
 Dell P. Glazier, BS ...................................... 1910-1911 ........................ Sioux City
 Katherine Yeager-Bickford, CA .................. 1911-1912 ........................... Ottumwa
 Alice Scoville Miller, DK ............................ 1912-1913 ........................ Burlington
 Lou C. McHenry, Q ..................................... 1913-1914 ...................... Des Moines
 Lilian Long Griffith, AP .............................. 1914-1915 ............................ Clarinda
 Stella M. Porter-Kelly, G ............................. 1915-1916 ............................. Newton
 Cornelia J. Sawyer, DH ............................... 1916-1917 ............................ Fairfield
 Louise M. Henely, BM ................................ 1917-1918 ........................ Centerville
 May A. Frantz, P ......................................... 1918-1919 ........................ Sioux City
 Lucy Engelbeck, V ...................................... 1919-1920 .......................... Iowa City
 Carrie S. Buechele, Z................................... 1920-1921 .................... Cedar Rapids
 Mary K. Call, FY ......................................... 1921-1922 ................... Marshalltown
 Mabel Duree, D ........................................... 1922-1923 ......................... Muscatine
 Adda L. Van Horne, DX .............................. 1923-1924 ....................... Mason City
 Charlotte T. Moffatt, BB ............................. 1924-1925 ...................... Des Moines
 Olive E. Reuling, FC ................................... 1925-1926 ....................... Fort Dodge
 Harriett Bever Strange, AA ......................... 1926-1927 ................................ Ames
 Florence M. Bennett, EE ............................. 1927-1928 ......................... Davenport
 Ellen Sampson White, X ............................. 1928-1929 ............................. Newton
 Nell Romey, DZ .......................................... 1929-1930 ............................. Keokuk
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 Mary Whitworth Begeman, R ......................1930-1931 ............................ Grinnell
 Gertrude Campbell Haley Sebern, DJ ..........1931-1932 .................. Council Bluffs
 Laura Storms Knapp, AA .............................1932-1933 .........................Sioux City
Past President, Supreme Chapter ...........1949-1951
 DeElda Lee, FJ .............................................1933-1934 .............................. Clinton
 Belle Besser, AO ..........................................1934-1935 ....................... Des Moines
 Frances Carrell, U.........................................1935-1936 ........................... Ottumwa
 Louise C. Peters, AE ....................................1936-1937 ........................... Waterloo
 Ada J. Klinger, EY .......................................1937-1938 .........................Sioux City
 Maude Cooper Stuhler, FP ...........................1938-1939 ....................... Fort Dodge
 Pearl Eby, FO ...............................................1939-1940 .................... Cedar Rapids
 Loretta Jones, FI ...........................................1940-1941 ....................... Mason City
 Norma Burns Stafford, N .............................1941-1942 ....................... Des Moines
 Gail Page, HQ ..............................................1942-1943 ......................... Davenport
 Elizabeth M. Young, FE ...............................1943-1944 .................... Marshalltown
 Katherine Cresap Hughes, EP ......................1944-1945 ........................ Burlington
 Beatrice Lee Thomas, JT ..............................1945-1946 .................. Council Bluffs
 Sara Smyth, IM ............................................1946-1947 ...................... Des Moines
 Jane Stinson, GN ..........................................1947-1948 .........................Sioux City
 Beaulah G. Snyder, Q ...................................1948-1949 ........................... Dubuque
 Lillian Berkley, BQ, Florida .........................1949-1950 ....................... Des Moines
 Helen Dryden, DQ, Ohio ..............................1950-1951 ........................... Ottumwa
 Luella Mies, BA ...........................................1951-1952 ....................... Cedar Falls
 Hazel Bleeker, DV .......................................1952-1953 .................... Lake Okoboji
 Vesta Ketels, LD ..........................................1953-1954 ............................ Grinnell
 Marie Nesler, IK ...........................................1954-1955 ....................... Fort Dodge
 Florence Myers Wallace, LS ........................1955-1956 ....................... Mason City
Past President, Supreme Chapter ........... 1973-1975
 Betty Ann Lowenberg, HC ...........................1956-1957 ....................... Des Moines
 Leota Fahrney, R ..........................................1957-1958 ......................... Davenport
 Helen Tuttle, KF ...........................................1958-1959 ................................ Ames
 Mildred McCarrell, HI .................................1959-1960 ................. Mount Pleasant
 Olga Korfmacher, BM ..................................1960-1961 ............................ Grinnell
 Helen Davis, IW ...........................................1961-1962 ....................... Des Moines
 Mary Criswell, NG .......................................1962-1963 .........................Sioux City
 Ruth Paschal, EL ..........................................1963-1964 ............................ Decorah
 Dorothy Rasmussen, JS ................................1964-1965 ....................... Des Moines
 Zora Knudsen, AA .......................................1965-1966 ....................... Des Moines
 Enola Carter, Original A ..............................1966-1967 ....................... Cedar Falls
 Lois Vernon, HX ..........................................1967-1968 ....................... Storm Lake
 Florence Irving, GX, Florida ........................1968-1969 .................. Mount Vernon
 Dagmar Ingvoldstad, GO .............................1969-1970 ....................... Storm Lake
 Catherine A. Mick, EH .................................1970-1971 ....................... Cedar Falls
 Eva Winger, FX, Florida ..............................1971-1972 ........................... Indianola
 Virginia Cambier, BN ..................................1972-1973 .......................... Iowa City
 Barbara Paul, LN ..........................................1973-1974 ................................ Ames
 Laura May Geisinger, EP .............................1974-1975 ................. Mount Pleasant
 Clara Moore, LU ..........................................1975-1976 ....................... Des Moines
 LaVeda Richtsmeier, BN .............................1976-1977 ....................... Des Moines
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Marilyn Sowers Sindlinger, R ..................... 1977-1978 ........................ Sioux City
5311 Hyacinth Dr, Windridge 48, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-6414
319-277-1001; 319-230-1713(cell); [email protected]
Maurine Heilman, BP .................................. 1978-1979 .............................. Fayette
Janis Boenker, JF ......................................... 1979-1980 ..................................Pella
1108 Tower Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246-3247
319-338-3986;319-331-1606(cell); [email protected]
Nancy N. Clark, HO .................................... 1980-1981 ......................... Oskaloosa
2601 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-4728
515-232-6039
Ruth Krebill, LZ .......................................... 1981-1982 ....................... Cedar Falls
Mary Jane Cox Campbell, LV ..................... 1982-1983 ............................. LeMars
6681 Beach Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-5230
952-426-0769; [email protected]
Floy Lischer, CU ......................................... 1983-1984 .................... Cedar Rapids
Martha Jean Kintzinger, IK ......................... 1984-1985 ................................ Ames
Nola VanderStreek, ND ............................... 1985-1986 ....................... Mason City
1335 Northwest Dr, Pella, IA 50219-1150
641-628-2608; [email protected]
Joann Johnston, DN, Wisconsin .................. 1986-1987 ...................... Des Moines
Eloise Sloan, X ............................................ 1987-1988 ......................... Davenport
1608 South Park, Oskaloosa, IA 52577-2455
641-673-7696; 515-491-6164(cell); [email protected]
Winter address: 2680 Clubhouse Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33898
Martha L. McCutcheon, R ........................... 1988-1989 ................................ Ames
5115 Bluebell Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-6325
319-266-5753; [email protected]
Emily Anderson, PB .................................... 1989-1990 ................. Mount Pleasant
1221 Edgebrook Dr, Story City, IA 50248-9501
515-733-4420; [email protected]
Gloria Ambroson, OB ................................. 1990-1991 ....................... Storm Lake
3609 NE Cottonwood Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021-9296
515-822-8525; [email protected]
Mary Jane Huntington, LE .......................... 1991-1992 ...................... Des Moines
Pam K. Nelson, HE ..................................... 1992-1993 ........................ Sioux City
13399 Oak Brook Dr, Des Moines, IA 50323-2115
515-331-4622 telephone and fax; [email protected]
Patricia Ann Johnson, MM-OE ................... 1993-1994 ........................... Dubuque
2258 Jessica Ln, Coralville, IA 52241
319-351-3351; [email protected]
Christine E. Fredrickson, KK ...................... 1994-1995 ................................ Ames
616 29th St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4315
319-521-1256; [email protected]
Ruth Ann Buck, CF ..................................... 1995-1996 ................. Mount Pleasant
409 4th St SW, State Center, IA 50247-2001
641-483-2045 telephone and fax; [email protected]
Elizabeth E. Garrels, NZ ..............................1996-1997 ............................ Waverly
Past President, International Chapter ..... 2009-2011
2257 235th St, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641-8582
319-385-3405; [email protected]
Merrily N. Tunnicliff, KH ............................1997-1998 ....................... Storm Lake
120 S Cardinal Dr #8, Clarinda, IA 51632
712-542-2561; 712-542-7561, cell; [email protected]
Jane A. Roul, OH .........................................1998-1999 .................... Cedar Rapids
7302 Maple Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322-3159
515-490-4673; [email protected]
G. Anne Cleghorn, IA ..................................1999-2000 ....................... Fort Dodge
417 N Royal Troon, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049-5125
605-232-5564; [email protected]
Winter address: 61813 E Ironwood Ln, Tucson, AZ 85739; 520-818-3710
Nancy J. Foutch, FB .....................................2000-2001 ................................ Ames
211 Fischer, Woodbine, IA 51579-1415
712-647-2271; [email protected]
Susan E. Voss, OH .......................................2001-2002 ....................... Des Moines
323 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1925
515-282-5531; 515-281-5692, fax; [email protected]
Diana Harness, CG .......................................2002-2003 ....................... Des Moines
201 9th St, PO Box 354, Eldon, IA 52554-0354
641-777-7487 (cell); 641-652-3140, telephone and fax,
[email protected]
Karen Shields, EN ........................................2003-2004 ....................... Des Moines
505 Emery Dr, Waverly, IA 50677-1326
319-239-9011 (cell); 319-352-1235; [email protected]
Marilyn B. Hopkey, HA, IL .........................2004-2005 ....................... Des Moines
1123 N Sangamon Ave., Gibson City, IL 60936-1058
812-619-1496; [email protected]
Beth M. Mitchell, DI, Illinois .......................2005-2006 ....................... Des Moines
1132 Curtiss St 1B, Downers Grove, IL 60515-4623
630-737-0074; [email protected]
Karen S. Hawley, BY ...................................2006-2007 ....................... Des Moines
702 River Hills Addition, Panora, IA 50216-1076
515-250-1706; [email protected]
Joan C. Kirk, AW .........................................2007-2008 ....................... Des Moines
3431 Kirkwood Ave, Osage, IA 50461-8568
641-732-5003; 641-732-1462, fax; [email protected]
Sally A. Long, EH ........................................2008-2009 ....................... Des Moines
547 66th Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-225-3412; [email protected]
Margaret P. Hubbard, BC .............................2009-2010 ....................... Des Moines
1514 Circle Dr, Waverly, IA 50677-1001
319-352-4565; [email protected]
Jill E. Mortenson, OV...................................2010-2011 ....................... Des Moines
1705 Crescent Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-1820
319-277-4699; 319-830-7484(cell); [email protected]
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Judy A. Hughes, MF .................................... 2011-2012 ...................... Des Moines
600 Forest Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4763
712-322-1421; [email protected]
Barbara B. Moore, DT ................................. 2012-2013 ...................... Des Moines
1103 3rd St. SW, Mount Vernon, 52314-1657
319-895-8512; [email protected]
Glenda R. Dixon, OP ................................... 2013-2014 ...................... Des Moines
1567 Matterhorn Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids, 52402-3354
319-363-6793; [email protected]
Liz Bunnell, OO .......................................... 2014-2015 ...................... Des Moines
508 E Broadway Ave, Fairfield, 52556-2909
641-472-0255; [email protected]
Past President’s Circle
Jill E. Mortenson, OV
1705 Crescent Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-1820
319-277-4699; [email protected]
Judy A. Hughes, MF
600 Forest Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4763
712-322-1421; [email protected]
Barbara B. Moore, DT
1103 3rd St. SW, Mount Vernon, 52314-1657
319-895-8512; [email protected]
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President
Vice President
Secretary-Treasurer
INDEX
BYLAWS
Iowa State Chapter ............................................................................ BL-1 – BL-19
Standing Rules (including yearbook requirements)................ BL-17 – BL-19
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. ..................................................................... 96-101
CHAPTER GROUPINGS
Chapter Groups for Representation at Convention of International Chapter ....... 72-75
Hostess Groups for Planning Convention of Iowa State Chapter (2014-2029) ..... 76-79
Official Visit Districts ...................................................................................... 67-71
CONVENTION
Advisers .................................................................................................................. 4
Amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Iowa State Chapter (Minutes) .... 15-17
Appointments ......................................................................................................... 4
Assistants ................................................................................................................ 6
Certification of the Minutes.................................................................................. 66
Committees and Committee Chairmen................................................................... 6
Credentials ............................................................................................................ 65
Future Convention Dates .................................................................................... 127
Guards .................................................................................................................... 7
Guest and Member of Honor .................................................................................. 3
Hostess Group Chapters ......................................................................................... 1
Hostess Group Chapter Presidents ......................................................................... 5
Hostess Group Executive Committee ..................................................................... 5
Members of Convention (including list of Delegates).................................... 60-64
Minutes ....................................................................................... 9-12, 14-18, 26-28
Programs and Speakers
Acceptance Remarks: Kathy Wilke ....................................................... 89-92
Chapter Eternal ...................................................................................... 21-25
Devotions: Kathryn Carpenter (Saturday) ............................................ 80-82
Devotions: Pat Wheeler (Sunday) ........................................................ 83-84
Guest Banquet ............................................................................................. 19
Invocation: Judy Hughes ............................................................................ 80
Preconvention Program ................................................................................. 8
President’s State of State/Reflections: Liz Bunnell ............................... 87-88
Project’s Luncheon ...................................................................................... 13
Time of Remembrance .......................................................................... 84-86
Tribute to Mary Criswell ....................................................................... 86-87
Welcome ........................................................................................................ 2
Reports (Annual)
Executive Board Officers ...................................................................... 29-34
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer ................................................................ 34-35
Annual Report of Membership to International Chapter P.E.O. .......... 37
Annual Report of Membership of Disbanded Chapters ....................... 38
Annual Report of Treasurer to International Chapter P.E.O. ............... 36
Budget, 2015-2016 ......................................................................... 43-44
Evelyn Beckman Account .............................................................. 45-46
Gift List Summary ................................................................................ 45
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Summary of Receipts and Expenditures by Funds ...............................45
Groups Adviser ............................................................................................48
Iowa P.E.O. Centennial Award Financial Report .................................. 46-47
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc ............................................................... 39-40
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Change in Net Assets ..............41
Iowa State Chapter Account ........................................................................39
Standing Committees
Finance .................................................................................................42
History ..................................................................................................55
Membership .................................................................................... 55-56
Scholarship Selection ..................................................................... 47-48
State Chairmen for International Projects .............................................. 50-54
Webmaster ...................................................................................................49
Reports (Miscellaneous)
Special Committees
Transportation Committee ....................................................................49
Five Year Finance and Long Range Planning Committee .............. 56-59
Rules ............................................................................................................................7
DIRECTORY – 2015-2016
Appointments ............................................................................................. 123-124
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer .............................................................................123
Board of Directors of Iowa P.E.O. Projects Fund, Inc. ......................................124
Executive Board of Iowa State Chapter ..............................................................122
Future Convention Sites and Dates, Iowa State Chapter and International Chapter .......127
Hostess Group Officers (2015-2016)..................................................................127
Past Presidents of Iowa State Chapter ........................................................ 128-132
Special Committees ............................................................................................126
Standing Committees .................................................................................. 124-126
MISCELLANEOUS
Restated Articles of Incorporation
Iowa P.E.O. Project Fund, Inc. .............................................................. 93-95
Iowa State Chapter............................................................................. 101-102
Duties of Local Chapter Officers ..................................................... BL-13 – BL-14
Required Committees for Local Chapters ..................................................... BL-18
Requirements for Local Chapter Yearbooks ................................... BL-17 – BL-18
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