P.E.O. Scholar Awards
As you begin to identify women to nominate for the next cycle of P.E.O. Scholar Awards (nomination window is August 20, 2011–November 20, 2011) please make sure they are: (1) a U.S. or Canadian citizen; and (2) on track to complete their doctoral level degrees or postdoctoral research between April 2013
and August 2014. A candidate in a Medical Scholars program working on a joint M.D. and Ph.D. must be scheduled to complete the entire program (both degrees) by these dates.
Electronic Applications for PCE
Effective September 1, 2011, only electronic/online applications will be accepted by the PCE office. All paper applications will be returned to the chapter unprocessed. The online application and instructions are available on the PCE link at peointernational.org.
Emailing Chapter Minutes
As stated in the Instructions to Officers of Local Chapter, Recording Secretary’s information, minutes of the local chapter shall not be sent to members of the chapter by postal service, email or fax except between the president, recording secretary and their pro tems.
Emailing to keep chapter members informed of chapter activities is widespread, but remember that minutes may contain membership sensitive information. In addition, minutes have the potential to contain private chapter information that is reported in a way more specific (and with names attached) than if the same information were to be summarized. Emails have the inherent component for easy, inadvertent distribution with unintended consequences. Private chapter official business, even the balance in the treasury, should not be potentially available to a mass audience.
Chapter newsletters are prepared with a different perspective of sharing information and motivation. Consider this venue as a way to keep your members informed.
Spring Convention Mailing
Every state/provincial/district (s/p/d) president has been sent enough packets of project information cards to distribute one to each chapter in the s/p/d.
Email Scams
We have received complaints of hackers using a member’s email contacts to send fraudulent notices to many of our members. These usually indicate the member is out of the country, is in danger and needs money.
Delete the email and do not answer it. Your computer will not get a virus. The person whose system has been compromised, however, will need to have her computer checked. She should also change all of her passwords, e.g., for email, internet access and hardware.
Gatherings Away from Home
If you are interested in attending a P.E.O. function while out of town, don’t forget to check the members’ side of the website under REFERENCE LISTINGS and click on Gatherings Away from Home and you will find a listing of events. If your chapter or a group of chapters in your area plans seasonal events for visiting P.E.O.s and you would like to be listed, please send the information to mknee@peodsm.org.
The P.E.O. Record on Tape/CD
For information regarding The P.E.O. Record on tape or CD, please contact Anne Vaeth, 11321 Craig, Overland Park, KS 66210., akv@everestkc.net. This service for our visually impaired sisters is provided free of charge by Chapter DO, Kansas City, Missouri.
Supply Postage Charge
Due to ongoing postage increases, the P.E.O. Supply Department will implement the following postage rates for orders received on or after July 1, 2011:
- Supply orders under $10 = $3 postage
- Supply orders of $10 or more = $5 postage
