P.E.O. Record
2009 P.E.O. Convention of International Chapter Voting Results
The following Amendments were adopted.
A-1. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
Amend Introduction, ARTICLE I, NAME by striking out the words “shall be” and inserting the word “is;” and by adding the words “(Philanthropic Educational Organization).”
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
2. Submitted by Connecticut State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, paragraph 6, president’s part, line 3 by striking out the word “secret” and inserting the word “private.”
| Pro | 927 | 68.31% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 430 | 33.69% |
| Totals | 1357 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
5. Submitted by Arizona State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INSTALLATION FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS, paragraph 2, lines 7 and 8 by striking out the word “By,” and by striking out the words “the chapter be judged” and inserting the words “be essential.”
| Pro | 1133 | 83.80% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 219 | 16.20% |
| Totals | 1352 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
B-3. Submitted by North Carolina State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, paragraph 5, chaplain’s prayer, line 3 by inserting “(candidate’s name)” following the words “this sister.”
| Pro | 968 | 73.61% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 347 | 26.39% |
| Totals | 1315 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
C-1. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
Amend Part I, ARTICLE IV, POWERS AND DUTIES OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER, Sec. 3—ESTABLISH CHAPTERS by striking out sentence 2.
| Pro | 1242 | 91.80% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 111 | 8.20% |
| Totals | 1353 | 100% |
C-2. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
Amend Part I, ARTICLE V, NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS, Sec. 5—ELECTION OF OFFICERS, sentence 1 by striking out the words “by written ballot and”; and by adding the words “and by written ballot or by electronic voting equipment, such method to be determined by the Executive Board of International Chapter.”
| Pro | 1292 | 94.38% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 77 | 5.62% |
| Totals | 1369 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
C-3. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
Amend Part I, ARTICLE VII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 6—RECORDING SECRETARY by striking out the last paragraph.
| Pro | 1348 | 99.12% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 12 | 0.88% |
| Totals | 1360 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
C-5. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
Amend Part I, ARTICLE XI, AMENDMENTS by striking out the words “Sec. 1—INTRODUCTION, PART I, AND PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING.”; in paragraph 1 by striking out the words “(except the Opening Ode and Objects and Aims)”; and by striking out Sec. 2.
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
D-1 and D-1(a) through D-1(i) considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
D-1. Amend Part II, ARTICLE II, THE STATE CHAPTER, Sec. 3—OFFICERS by striking out the words “first vice president, second vice president” and inserting the words “vice president”; by striking out the words “recording secretary”; and by striking out the word “corresponding.”
D-1(a). Amend Part II, ARTICLE II, THE STATE CHAPTER, Sec. 4—SEQUENCE by adding the order of officers.
D-1(b). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VI, NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS, Sec. 2—ELIGIBILITY, sentence 2 by striking out the words “for president, first or second vice president, or organizer” and inserting the words “to office in a state chapter” following the words “A nominee,” and by inserting the words “elected and” following the word “duly.”
D-1(c). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VI, NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS, Sec. 6—VACANCY by striking out the words “or first vice president,” and by adding a new sentence.
D-1(d). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS by striking out Sec. 6.
D-1(e). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 2—PRESIDENT by inserting 3 new paragraphs between paragraphs 8 and 9.
D-1(f). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 3—VICE PRESIDENTS, paragraph 1 by striking out the letter “s” at the end of the word “Presidents” in the section title; in line 1 by striking out the word “first”; by striking out paragraph 4; and in paragraph 5 by striking out the letter “s” at the end of the word “presidents” and by striking out the words “to them.”
D-1(g). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 4—ORGANIZER by adding a new last paragraph.
D-1(h). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 5—RECORDING SECRETARY by striking out the word “Recording” in the section title and in line 1; by striking out paragraph 3 and inserting a new paragraph 3; by striking out paragraph 5; and by adding 2 new paragraphs.
D-1(i). Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 7—TREASURER by inserting a new paragraph between paragraphs 4 and 5; in paragraph 5, line 1 by striking out the word “notify” and inserting the words “supervise the notification of ”; in paragraph 5, line 2 by striking out the words “to send” and inserting the word “and”; in paragraph 5, line 3 by striking out the word “corresponding”; and by striking out the last paragraph and inserting a new last paragraph.
(PROVISO: This shall take effect in two steps: with state elections in 2010 a corresponding secretary will not be elected; in 2011 a second vice president will not be elected; in 2011 the sequence of officers will take effect.)
| Pro | 994 | 71.51% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 396 | 28.49% |
| Totals | 1390 | 100% |
The amendments were adopted.
D-2, D-3 and D-4 considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
D-2. Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 2—PRESIDENT, paragraph 3 by striking out the words “approve the bond of treasurer of state chapter before notifying” and inserting the word “notify.”
D-3. Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 5—RECORDING SECRETARY by striking out the last paragraph.
D-4. Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 7—TREASURER by striking out paragraph 2 and inserting a new paragraph 2.
Rising vote cast.
The amendments were adopted.
D-5. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
Amend Part II, ARTICLE IV, VOTING, Sec. 3— METHOD by adding a new sentence 2.
| Pro | 1329 | 97.08% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 40 | 2.92% |
| Totals | 1369 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
D-6. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
Amend Part II, ARTICLE VI, NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS, Sec. 4—NOMINATION OF OFFICERS, sentence 1 by striking out the words “The method of ”; and by inserting the words “by a Nominating Committee as” prior to the word “specified.”
| Pro | 1349 | 98.25% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 24 | 1.75% |
| Totals | 1373 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
D-7. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 4—ORGANIZER, second full paragraph by striking out the word “president” and inserting the words “state executive board”; and by inserting a new paragraph between paragraphs 5 and 6.
| Pro | 1356 | 98.98% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 14 | 1.02% |
| Totals | 1370 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
D-8. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 4—ORGANIZER, last paragraph by inserting the word “or” prior to the word “Ceremony”; by striking out the word “and” following the word “Initiation”; and by striking out the words “in local chapter procedure.”
| Pro | 1340 | 98.38% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 22 | 1.62% |
| Totals | 1362 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
D-9. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
Amend Part II, ARTICLE VIII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 7—TREASURER by striking out paragraph 3 and inserting a new paragraph 3.
| Pro | 1369 | 99.78% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 3 | 0.22% |
| Totals | 1372 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-1. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE I, FORMATION, Sec. 2— PETITION, paragraph 1, sentence 1 by striking out the word “twelve” and inserting the word “fifteen.”
| Pro | 1140 | 88.17% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 153 | 11.83% |
| Totals | 1293 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-2. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE I, FORMATION, Sec. 2— PETITION, paragraph 1, sentence 2 by striking out the word “eighteen” and inserting the word “twenty.”
| Pro | 1261 | 93.06% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 94 | 6.94% |
| Totals | 1355 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-6. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
Amend Part III, ARTICLE III, MEETINGS, Sec. 7— OFFICIAL VISIT, paragraph 2 by striking out sentence 1 and inserting a new sentence 1.
| Pro | 1190 | 85.80% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 197 | 14.20% |
| Totals | 1387 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-8. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
Amend Part III, ARTICLE V, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 6—TREASURER by striking out the last paragraph and inserting a new last paragraph.
| Pro | 1288 | 94.36% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 77 | 5.64% |
| Totals | 1365 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-9. Submitted by Iowa State Chapter and the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 2—ELIGIBILITY, sentence 1 by inserting the words “she has attained the age of eighteen years; and” following the word “name”; and by striking out subparagraph (a) and inserting a new subparagraph (a).
| Pro | 1030 | 75.57% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 333 | 24.43% |
| Totals | 1363 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-10. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters.
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 3—VOUCHER FORM by striking out the word “Voucher” and inserting the word “Sponsor” in the section title.
| Pro | 1007 | 75.15% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 333 | 24.85% |
| Totals | 1340 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-12. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement.
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 5—NAME PRESENTED AND PROPOSED, paragraph 1, sentence 1 by inserting the words “or special” following the word “regular.”
| Pro | 1167 | 85.24% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 202 | 14.76% |
| Totals | 1369 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-13. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement and the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters.
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 5—NAME PRESENTED AND PROPOSED, paragraph 2, sentence 1 by striking out the word “Five” and inserting the word “Three.”
| Pro | 975 | 70.65% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 405 | 29.35% |
| Totals | 1380 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-14. Submitted by Ohio State Chapter
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 6—BALLOTING, paragraph 2, line 1 by striking out the word “elects” and inserting the words “is favorable”; and by striking out the word “rejects” and inserting the words “is opposed.”
| Pro | 1285 | 93.66% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 87 | 6.34% |
| Totals | 1372 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-15. Submitted by Ohio State Chapter
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 6—BALLOTING, paragraph 3, line 1 by striking out the words “debar a candidate” and inserting the words “defeat the ballot.”
| Pro | 1353 | 98.19% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 25 | 1.81% |
| Totals | 1378 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-16. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement and the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 8—INITIATION FEE, sentence 1 by striking out the words “twenty-five dollars ($25.00)” and inserting the words “thirty-five dollars ($35.00).”
| Pro | 1104 | 80.47% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 268 | 19.53% |
| Totals | 1372 | 10% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-18. Submitted by British Columbia Provincial Chapter and Illinois State Chapter
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 10—INITIATION, paragraph 1 by striking out the words “with the exception of the chaplain’s prayer, which may be read from an official prayer card” and inserting the words “or at the discretion of the chapter, may be read from an officially printed booklet.”
| Pro | 921 | 66.84% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 457 | 33.16% |
| Totals | 1378 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-21. Submitted by Connecticut State Chapter and the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 10—INITIATION, paragraph 2 by striking out sentence 3 and inserting a new sentence 3.
| Pro | 1207 | 86.34% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 191 | 13.66% |
| Totals | 1398 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-22. Submitted by California State Chapter
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VII, THE EMBLEM, Sec. 3—INACTIVE MEMBER, paragraph 1 by inserting a new sentence between sentence 2 and sentence 3.
| Pro | 916 | 66.96% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 452 | 33.04% |
| Totals | 1368 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-23. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VIII, FINANCE, Sec. 5— DONATIONS RECEIVED, subsection (a), paragraph 1, sentence 1 by striking out the words “the state (or International)” and inserting the word “International” following the words “treasurer of ”; and in subsection (a), paragraph 2, sentence 1 by inserting the words “a project of International Chapter or to the” following the words “must be made to.”
| Pro | 1244 | 91.47% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 116 | 8.53% |
| Totals | 1360 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-25 and E-26 considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement and the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters
E-25. Amend Part III, ARTICLE IX, REINSTATEMENTS, Sec. 1 by striking out paragraphs 1 and 2 and inserting a new paragraph 1; in paragraph 3 by striking out the words “If request for reinstatement is granted, five dollars ($5.00)” and inserting the words “Fifteen dollars ($15.00)”; and by striking out Sec. 2 and inserting a new Sec. 2.
E-26. Amend Part III, ARTICLE IX, REINSTATEMENTS, Sec. 3—EXPELLED MEMBER by striking out paragraph 2 and inserting a new paragraph 2; and in paragraph 4, sentence 1 by striking out the words “twenty-five dollars ($25.00)” and inserting the words “thirty-five dollars ($35.00).”
| Pro | 1304 | 94.91% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 70 | 5.09% |
| Totals | 1374 | 100% |
The amendments were adopted.
E-27. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of State Chapters and the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters
Amend Part III, ARTICLE X, DIMIT by striking out the word “DIMIT” in the title and inserting the word “TRANSFER”; and by striking out Sections 1 through 8 and inserting new Sections 1 through 5.
| Pro | 1143 | 83.13% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 232 | 16.87% |
| Totals | 1375 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
E-29, E-30 and E-31 considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
E-29. Amend Part III, ARTICLE XIII, RECIPROCITY GROUPS by inserting a new Sec. 4.
E-30. Amend Part III, ARTICLE XIII, RECIPROCITY GROUPS, Sec. 4—BYLAWS, sentence 1 by striking out the word “may” and inserting the word “shall.”
E-31. Amend Part III, ARTICLE XIV, P.E.O. GROUPS by inserting a new Sec. 7.
| Pro | 1312 | 95.63% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 60 | 4.37% |
| Totals | 1372 | 100% |
The amendments were adopted.
F-1. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter and the Board of Trustees of the P.E.O. Foundation.
Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE VI, TREASURER by striking out Sec. 12 and inserting a new Sec. 12.
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
F-2 and F3 considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter and the Board of Trustees of Cottey College
F-2. Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE XI, COTTEY COLLEGE, Sec. 7—REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDS, paragraph 2 by adding the words “; except in the case of an emergency, which would allow a percentage of the annual allocation to be used for general expenses.”
F-3. Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE XI, COTTEY COLLEGE, Sec. 8—INCOME, paragraph 1 by adding a new last sentence.
Rising vote cast.
The amendments were adopted.
F-4. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter and the Board of Trustees of the P.E.O. Foundation
Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE XII, FINANCE COMMITTEE, Sec. 2—DUTIES by striking out paragraph 1 and inserting a new paragraph 1; and by striking out paragraph 3.
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
F-5 and F-5(a) considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
F-5. Amend Bylaws by inserting a new ARTICLE XIII, “AUDIT COMMITTEE.” F-5 (a). Amend Part I, ARTICLE VII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 3, PRESIDENT, paragraph 5 by inserting the word “Audit” following the words “Study and Research.”
Rising vote cast.
The amendments were adopted.
F-6. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter and the Board of Trustees of the P.E.O. Foundation.
Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE XV, P.E.O. FOUNDATION, Sec. 2—ADMINISTRATION by striking out paragraphs 1 and 3 and inserting new paragraphs 1 and 3.
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
F-7. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
RESOLUTION
Whereas, The P.E.O. Sisterhood has determined that it is desirable to establish a P.E.O. project that will assist outstanding high school senior women of the United States and Canada; and
Whereas, Establishment of this project requires amendments to the P.E.O. Constitution and Bylaws; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the P.E.O. Sisterhood shall establish a sixth project to be named the P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP and that the following amendment(s) shall be made to the P.E.O. Constitution and Bylaws.
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
F-8 and F-8(a) through F-8(f) considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter
F-8. Amend Bylaws by adding a new Article XVIII, “P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP.”
F-8(a). Amend Part I, ARTICLE II, CONVENTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER, Sec. 1, MEMBERS by inserting a new line 17, “Board of Trustees of the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship,” following “Board of Trustees of the P.E.O. Scholar Awards.”
F-8(b). Amend Part I, ARTICLE VII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 3—PRESIDENT, paragraph 5 by inserting the words “P.E.O. STAR Scholarship” following the words “P.E.O. Scholar Awards.”
F-8(c). Amend Part I, ARTICLE VII, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 6—RECORDING SECRETARY by inserting a new line 14, “P.E.O. STAR Scholarship,” following “P.E.O. Scholar Awards.”
F-8(d) Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE IV, FINANCE, Sec. 7—EXECUTIVE OFFICE by striking out the word “and” following the word “Education”; and by inserting the words “, and P.E.O. STAR Scholarship” following the words “P.E.O. Scholar Awards.”
F-8(e). Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE V, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER by inserting a new Sec. 10.
F-8(f) Amend Bylaws, ARTICLE VI, TREASURER by inserting a new Sec. 12.
Rising vote cast.
The amendments were adopted.
G-1. Submitted by Ohio State Chapter
Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING, Item of Business #16—BALLOTING, paragraph 4, lines 1 and 2 by striking out the words “unsuccessful candidate” and inserting the words “unfavorable ballot.”
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
G-2. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters
Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING, Item of Business #16—BALLOTING, paragraph 5, line 3 by striking out the words “a secret one” and inserting the word “confidential.”
Rising vote cast.
The amendment was adopted.
G-3. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters
Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING, Item of Business #16—BALLOTING by striking out the present #16 and inserting a new #16.
| Pro | 1265 | 92.27% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 106 | 7.73% |
| Totals | 1371 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
G-4. Submitted by Utah State Chapter
Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING, Item of Business #16—BALLOTING by adding a new paragraph 7.
| Pro | 1268 | 93.03% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 95 | 6.97% |
| Totals | 1363 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted.
G-5. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters.
Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. Chapter Meeting by striking out Items of Business #5- #12 and inserting new items of business #5–#9, and by renumbering remaining items of business.
| Pro | 1228 | 91.44% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 115 | 8.56% |
| Totals | 1343 | 100% |
The amendment was adopted as amended.
(Item of Business 7A changed from Attendance to Roll Call.)
RESOLUTION
Resolved: That the Executive Board of International Chapter be authorized to correct article and section designations, punctuation, and cross references and to make other such technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of the Sisterhood in connection with Part I, Part II and Part III of the Constitution; the Bylaws and Standing Rules, Ceremonies of Initiation and Installation, and the Procedure for P.E.O. Chapter Meeting
Voice vote cast.
The resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION Submitted by Connecticut State Chapter
Whereas, The P.E.O. Ceremony of Initiation is a lovely, meaningful, spiritual and historical introduction to P.E.O., and the meaning and the effect of the language used in our chapter meetings and ceremonies is more than the sum of its parts; and
Whereas, Proposed changes to the language in the Ceremony of Initiation and chapter meeting procedures may broach deeply felt and deeply personal topics in faith, religion and social values; and
Whereas, The current process of voting on proposed amendments may put sisters in a public and adversarial context thus causing divisiveness in the sisterhood; and
Whereas, Recent surveys of membership have revealed concerns about the lack of youth and diversity in our membership, and the possible need for changes in the way we look at traditions; and
Whereas, The Ceremony of Initiation has not been reviewed in its entirety for many years; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That Connecticut State Chapter recommends to the President of International Chapter the appointment of a special committee, such committee to take into consideration literary, religious and historical elements; and
Resolved, That the special committee consider thoughtfully the full import of the Ceremony of Initiation and the Procedure for Chapter Meeting; and
Resolved, That this committee prepare suggestions to preserve the intent of our traditions, to express core P.E.O. values, to be inclusive of all whom we welcome as sisters, and to enhance our contemporary appreciation and understanding of the Ceremony of Initiation and the Procedure for Chapter Meeting.
Rising vote cast.
The resolution was adopted.
The following Amendments were not adopted.
1. Submitted by North Carolina State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, paragraph 3, president’s part, line 1 by inserting the words “Chapter_” at the beginning of the sentence.
| Pro | 370 | 27.49% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 976 | 72.51% |
| Totals | 1346 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
3. Submitted by Connecticut State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, paragraph 5, president’s part, line 3 by striking out the word “secrecy” and inserting the words “your discretion.”
| Pro | 821 | 61.00% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 525 | 39.00% |
| Totals | 1346 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
4. Submitted by Nevada State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, Special Work, paragraph 1, line 1 by inserting the word “true” following the first word.
| Pro | 606 | 45.60% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 723 | 54.40% |
| Totals | 1329 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
B-1. Submitted by Northeast District Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, paragraph 5, president’s part, line 3 by striking out the word “relation” and inserting the word “relationship.”
| Pro | 716 | 52.03% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 660 | 47.97% |
| Totals | 1376 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
B-2. Submitted by Connecticut State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, paragraph 1, corresponding secretary’s part, line 4 by striking out the word “women” and inserting the words “women’s influence.”
| Pro | 356 | 26.77% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 974 | 73.23% |
| Totals | 1330 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
B-4. Submitted by Florida State Chapter
Amend CEREMONY OF INITIATION, paragraph 4, president’s part, line 2 by adding the word “Amen.”
| Pro | 350 | 26.99% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 947 | 73.01% |
| Totals | 1297 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
C-4. Submitted by Manitoba-Northwest Ontario Provincial Chapter
Amend Part I, ARTICLE VIII, FINANCE, Sec. 8— CONVENTION OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER, paragraph 2, line 2 by striking out the word “eight” and inserting the word “ten.”
| Pro | 503 | 36.77% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 865 | 63.23% |
| Totals | 1368 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
E-3. Submitted by Northeast District Chapter
Amend Part III, ARTICLE I, FORMATION, Sec. 2— PETITION by striking out paragraphs 3 and 4 and inserting a new paragraph 3.
| Pro | 657 | 48.45% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 699 | 51.55% |
| Totals | 1356 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
E-5 and E-5(a) through E-5(c) considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters
E-5. Amend Part III, ARTICLE II, LOCAL CHAPTERS, Sec. 3—OFFICERS by inserting the word “and” following the word “treasurer”; and by striking out the words “and guard.”
E-5(a). Amend Part III, ARTICLE V, DUTIES OF OFFICERS by striking out Sec 8.
E-5(b). Amend Part III, ARTICLE V, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 3—VICE PRESIDENT by adding a new last paragraph.
E-5(c). Amend Part III, ARTICLE III, MEETINGS by inserting a new Sec. 2.
| Pro | 840 | 61.31% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 530 | 38.69% |
| Totals | 1370 | 100% |
The amendments were not adopted.
E-7. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE V, DUTIES OF OFFICERS, Sec. 2—PRESIDENT by inserting a new paragraph between paragraphs 3 and 4.
| Pro | 441 | 32.17% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 930 | 67.83% |
| Totals | 1371 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
E-11. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement and the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters.
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 4—QUALIFICATION FOR VOUCHING by striking out the words “one year” and inserting the words “six months.”
| Pro | 579 | 42.11% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 796 | 57.89% |
| Totals | 1375 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
E-17. Submitted by California State Chapter
Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 10—INITIATION, paragraph 1 by striking out the word “shall” and inserting the word “may”; and by striking out the words “with the exception of the chaplain’s prayer, which may be read from an official prayer card” and inserting the words “or at the discretion of the chapter, may be read from an officially printed booklet.”
| Pro | 891 | 64.43% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 492 | 35.57% |
| Totals | 1383 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
E-28. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE XI, MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES AND RIGHTS, Sec. 4—CHAPTER DELEGATES IN SUBORDINATE TERRITORY by striking out sentences 2 and 3.
| Pro | 529 | 39.98% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 794 | 60.12% |
| Totals | 1323 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
G-6 and G-7 considered as a whole with a single vote. Submitted by Connecticut State Chapter
G-6. Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING, P.E.O. Prayer, paragraph 1, line 1 by striking out the word “Father” and inserting the word “God.”
G-7. Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING, P.E.O. Prayer, paragraph 3, line 1 by striking out the word “Father” and inserting the word “God.”
| Pro | 749 | 53.27% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 657 | 46.73% |
| Totals | 1406 | 100% |
The amendments were not adopted.
G-8. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee to Streamline the Work of Local Chapters
Amend PROCEDURE FOR P.E.O. CHAPTER MEETING, P.E.O. Prayer by striking out paragraph 4.
| Pro | 781 | 57.72% |
|---|---|---|
| Con | 572 | 42.28% |
| Totals | 1353 | 100% |
The amendment was not adopted.
The following Amendment was sent back to committee for further study.
E-4. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE II, LOCAL CHAPTERS, Sec. 2—MEMBERS by inserting a new paragraph between the first and second paragraph.
The following Amendments were withdrawn by the submitters.
C-6. Submitted by Arizona State Chapter
Amend Part I, ARTICLE XI, AMENDMENTS, Sec. 2—OPENING ODE, OBJECTS AND AIMS, CEREMONIES, paragraph 1 by striking out the words “presented orally at one Convention of International Chapter and;” in subparagraph (d), line 6 by striking out the word “presented” and inserting the words “acted upon;” and by striking out the last paragraph and inserting the words “If adopted at the Convention of International Chapter by a two-thirds vote of the members voting, it shall become a part of the Opening Ode, Objects and Aims, or Ceremonies.”
E-19. Submitted by British Columbia Provincial Chapter
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 10—INITIATION, paragraph 1 by adding a new sentence 2.
E-20. Submitted by Minnesota State Chapter
Amend Part III, ARTICLE VI, MEMBERS BY INITIATION, Sec. 10—INITIATION by striking out paragraph 1 and inserting a new paragraph 1.
E-24. Submitted by the Executive Board of International Chapter upon recommendation of the Special Committee for Membership Advancement
Amend Part III, ARTICLE IX, REINSTATEMENTS, Sec.1—INACTIVE MEMBER, paragraph 1 by striking out the words “twenty-five dollars ($25.00)” and inserting the words “thirty-five dollars ($35.00).”