P.E.O. Record
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Chapter Contributions
Reminder! Chapter checks for contributions to the projects and the P.E.O. Foundation should be made payable to the state treasurer and not to the project or Foundation. All contributions from individuals should be made payable directly to the project or Foundation and mailed promptly to the state treasurer. 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.
Now Online!
Online donations provide another way to give to the project of your choice, or to the Foundation! Check it out!
Instructions to Officers of Local Chapters
The updated Instructions to Officers of Local Chapters (IOLC) has been posted online. Due to revisions mandated by Convention of International Chapter, the local chapter officer will need to print the section that pertains to her office in its entirety.
Discrimination—and Politics— in P.E.O.
We do not discriminate against any woman based on age, ethnicity, religion or education. Our sisterhood is based on friendship and mutual respect. We are not political nor are we a political action group. Individually, each member may work for causes of her choice outside of P.E.O. As sisters, we respect one another’s political and/or religious views and activities. We meet to support each other, for fellowship and for the common and uniting purpose of assisting women reach their educational goals.
Circulation—Including Email Circularization
DO NOT USE THE DIRECTORY OF PRESIDENTS FOR CIRCULARIZATION!
None of our publications or our listings, e.g., Bed and Breakfast, Rx:TLC, Reciprocity Reference, are to be used as mailing lists or mass emails. Emails are only intended for official P.E.O. business, e.g., sending a Form FR or contacting an officer regarding a dimit.
Our members provide us with these email addresses with the understanding they will not receive “spam” emails from P.E.O. members or mass emails. Chapter presidents and state officers have allowed us to publish their email addresses for your convenience. Please respect their trust in us.
Each P.E.O. needs to be aware of the provisions of Standing Rule #2 of the International Chapter, found on page 82 of the Constitution. Standing Rule #2 requires state and/or International executive board authorization for circularization among members, local chapters, reciprocity groups, or P.E.O. Groups. Circularization is defined as the circulation of letters or canvassing members and/or chapters. ANY CIRCULARIZATION beyond the state chapter ON ANY SUBJECT must be authorized in advance by the Executive Board of International Chapter.
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, Kansas 66210; akv@everestkc.net. This service for our visually impaired sisters is provided free of charge by Chapter DO, Kansas City, Missouri.