CENTERVILLE —
On Jan. 10 Chapter NB, PEO met at the Golden Age manor with Virginia Hays serving as hostess.
By general consent Maryann Wakefield acted as treasurer. The roll call was answered by 10 members. The treasurer’s report was as follows. There was $360.75 on hand at the beginning of the month. There were no receipts and no disbursements during the month, so the balance as the end of the month was $360.75.
A letter was read from Judy Hughes about setting goals and investing in the future in order to strengthen each chapter of PEO. Marilyn Gorden announced that Doris LaPaglia will hostess the next meeting. Marilyn will also send valentines to members who are sick.
Elizabeth Sherrard gave the Cottey College report. The loan fund has reached $27 million and has enabled close to 43,000 women to reach their educational goals. The change collection to expand the amount of the Cottey College loan fund was mentioned. President Virginia Hays reminded the acting secretary to note that we will send a gift to the new chapter at Guthrie Center.
Marilyn Gorden and Elizabeth Sherrard were appointed to head the nominating committee. The following officers were secured during the meeting. Sharon Heien will be chaplin, Doris LaPaglia will be guard, Carla Assell will be treasurer, Marge Meyer will be secretary, Marilyn Gorden will be president and Sharon Cooper will be vice-president. A member to serve as corresponding secretary needs to be secured. President Virginia Hays reminded the group that the bylaws need to be updated to reflect the increase in dues.
No new names were presented for membership. The meeting was closed in due form by the president.
Following the meeting, President Virginia Hays presented a program about the Mobile Bay, Ala. PEO meeting of snowbirds during the winter. They represent what PEO members should be.
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PEO holds meeting, secures new officers
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