P.E.O. Finances and Service Policy
The following new policy regarding the focus of chapter funds, fundraising activities and community service is in effect:
In keeping with the mission of P.E.O., the focus of chapter funds and fundraising activities shall be International Chapter projects, followed by state/provincial/district projects. In order to protect International Chapter’s exemption with the United States Internal Revenue Service, chapters must demonstrate the mission of P.E.O. through financial support. Therefore, P.E.O. dollars, offered and earned by members in the name of P.E.O., should be considered primarily for approved P.E.O. projects and/or the P.E.O. Foundation with minimal chapter funds used for outside philanthropic or local educational activities.
To strengthen P.E.O.’s visible influence in the community, chapters and chapter members are encouraged to offer their talents and skills, time and service for local philanthropic and educational endeavors.
Membership Link 
Flow Charts for Streamlined Transfer and Reinstatement Processes
Members and chapters are experiencing the benefits of our streamlined transfer and reinstatement processes. On the members’ side of the website, click on the Membership link to access the flow charts that review these new membership processes, which are described in the online training module for presidents.
Hot Spot and Special Information
Good information to use in your local chapters.
Change in Membership Form (CIM)
This form may now be completed online and electronically submitted directly to the Membership Department. It is used to report membership changes in a chapter—initiates, transfers and deaths, etc.—and is found in the FORMS section under corresponding secretary.
Emblem Ordering
It is important for the corresponding secretary to get an initiate’s information reported on the Change in Membership (CIM) form to the Membership Department immediately after initiation. The order for the initiate’s emblem, submitted by your chapter’s treasurer, will not be processed by the Executive Office until the CIM form has been received.
Website Redesigned
Be sure to check out the new design of P.E.O.’s website. Active members may go to peointernational.org and click on member login. Your chapter president will give you the username and password or you may click on the Contact Us button to request the information.
The website has grown tremendously since it was implemented and this redesign should make navigation easier. You will also see a new search feature on the site. Forms are available with a click of the mouse and all our listings are updated weekly. The What’s New section will alert you to policy changes and information you will want to know.
Chapter Contributions
Reminder! Chapter checks for any contribution to the projects and the P.E.O. Foundation should be made payable to the state treasurer, not to the project or Foundation, and mailed directly to your state treasurer. All contributions from individuals should be made payable directly to the project or Foundation and mailed promptly to the P.E.O. Executive Office. State treasurers and executive assistants should forward all contributions promptly to the treasurer of International Chapter so that proper acknowledgments and/or IRS-required notices may be sent.
The P.E.O. Record on Tape
For information regarding The P.E.O. Record on tape, please contact Anne Vaeth, 11321 Craig, Overland Park, KS 66210.; akv@everestkc.net. This service for our visually impaired sisters is provided free of charge by Chapter DO, Kansas City, Mo.
