Sister Carmen Follow-up

 After our tour of their facility last month, Geneva Fisher arranged a meeting with Sister Carmen staff to discuss how our P.E.O. projects might be able to benefit some of their program participants. We hope this meeting bears fruit in the form of finding local women who are eligible for our scholarships, grants, and loans.

l.-r. Jill Hyde (outgoing Growth co-chair), Sarah Brown (Sister Carmen Advocate Manager), Zoya Elhassan (Sister Carmen Pathways to Economic Stability Program Coordinator), Maggie McDonald (incoming Growth co-chair), Geneva Fisher (Growth co-chair).

(Photo taken by Kathie Burson)

During the meeting, Maggie made reference to this African proverb highlighting the profound impact of women's education on society: 

And here is another great quote about women's education by Queen Rania of Jordan: 

Springing Forward with New Officers & a New Member

Today's meeting included the Installation of Officers for 2025-2026.

l.-r. Annette Oakley, outgoing President; Geneva Fisher, Vice President, Tanya Lynn, Corresponding Secretary; Sarah Raessler, Guard; Joyce Kozeliski, Treasurer; Wendy Ahrendt, Recording Secretary; Kathie Burson, President. Not pictured is Maggie McDonnell, Chaplain.

(Photo taken by Jill Hyde)

We grew by one Just Incredible sister today when 

Carol Hagerbaumer's transfer from Chapter GP was completed. 

Welcome, Carol! 

A Post from Sarah Raessler

         I have entered one painting; "Aspens in Fall" for the                                pARTiculars Students Art Show. 

There were third, second and first prize awards and five Honor Mentions and; I received the First Honorable Mention Last Friday Night.  

This is what The Judges wrote about my painting; Sarah Raessler-Aspens in Fall Love the color, a very cool style that would be great as a series. Make more of these! This piece is SO playful and fun. We love the pop/impressionistic take on the trees.

pARTiculars Art Gallery is in Lafayette on S. Boulder Rd. 

This Students Art Show are for those who have taken a workshop or class in the pARTiculars Teaching Studio in the past two years. 

I was and still am fortunate to participate in a full day pastels workshop a year ago on Saturday March 30, 2024. 

Love and Hugs,

Sarah

Quarterly Connection 3/12/2025

Thirteen chapter members, two BIL's, and two guests spent an hour touring the Sister Carmen Community Center in Lafayette. 

Kristen Bohanon, our tour guide

Volunteers working in the food pantry.

Longmont artist Mario Miquel Echevarria painted the mural entitled "Bountiful" on the walls of the food pantry.

Daffodils and grape hyacinths are already blooming in the garden. This online photo shows what the garden promises to look like at summer's peak. The garden produces about 1,000 pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs over the course of the growing season.

After the tour, we headed to the Masters Restaurant at the Colorado National Golf Club for lunch. 

Thank you, Geneva Fisher, for organizing such an interesting and fun Quarterly Connection!

Book Club March Meeting

 Book Club met on March 5th at the home of Linda Petroff.

A great discussion about this month's book included generating the following group "A to Z" gratitude list:

Next meeting:

April 2 - Hostess Mary Kay - Book: The First Ladies by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray

A Note of Thanks from Cindy Weber

 

 Dear “Just Incredible “ sisters

Words cannot adequately express how grateful I am for my Chapter JI sisters and my time with you.

But I’ll try to say a few things anyway! 

When I arrived in Colorado I was totally new and alone, trying to deal with the traumatic events of Laura’s mental health crisis. Chapter JI sisters lent a listening ear, and lots of love and support. It meant so much!

I was very honored to serve as President of the Chapter, many years after I was President of my NYC chapter as a very new PEO. It was very fulfilling to serve as a much more experienced member with more time on my hands. Especially during Covid!

We have had so many wonderful times together as a new chapter, sponsoring many deserving women with our projects, enjoying social events, and discussing books in book group. Chapter JI is a unique group of sisters who really love and support each other, and I’m so glad I have been a part of it these past seven years.

Thank you for the special send off on Wednesday, I love the earrings, I may be able to wear them for Emily’s wedding! And I can’t wait to explore the East Passyunk Avenue neighborhood in Philadelphia and make use of the gift certificate at A Novel Idea😇

Much love in P.E.O.,

Cindy 

This is What 333 Pounds Looks Like!

 

Our Just Incredible donations to Sister Carmen

(Photo taken by Mary Kay Durbin)

The bin that Sister Carmen delivered to Mary Kay Durbin's home was literally overflowing with food, personal care items, and cleaning supplies donated by our chapter members. 

For our first Quarterly Connection of 2025, Geneva Fisher has organized a group tour of Sister Carmen, followed by lunch at the Master's Grill in Erie. Please RSVP asap to Geneva if you plan to attend.