Private Screening of the Latest James Bond Movie

Our Sister Marylee Zurick's rotary club reserved a movie theater at Boulder's Century Movie Theater tonight so that their members' families and friends could enjoy seeing this awesome action-packed movie. Marylee and her husband invited Sisters Belinda Alkula and Lyn Dwornik to be their guests, and wow, did they ever have a great time together! 

Thankful for P.E.O.'s Positive Influence

 

In this season of thankfulness, members of the P.E.O. Executive Board of International Chapter are each taking a moment to share their personal thoughts. Today we have a message from Patricia L. Brolin-Ribi, President, International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Thankful for a Loving Concern for One Another

 

In this season of thankfulness, members of the P.E.O. Executive Board of International Chapter are each taking a moment to share their personal thoughts. Today we have a message from Cathy Moss, First Vice President, International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Becoming "Still Enough"

Thankful for the Joys and Blessings of P.E.O.

 

In this season of thankfulness, members of the P.E.O. Executive Board of International Chapter are each taking a moment to share their personal thoughts. Today we have a message from Alix Smith, Second Vice President, International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Thankful and Grateful for the P.E.O. Sisterhood

 

In this season of thankfulness, members of the P.E.O. Executive Board of International Chapter are each taking a moment to share their personal thoughts. Today we have a message from Kathryn S. Ebert, Organizer, International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Thankful for the P.E.O. Sisterhood

In this season of thankfulness, members of the P.E.O. Executive Board of International Chapter are each taking a moment to share their personal thoughts. Today we have a message from Jennifer G. Mitchell, Recording Secretary, International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Holiday Social, December 8, 11:30 a.m.

 

Dear Sisters, please join us for our in-person Christmas Social. We will gather at the home of Jan Smith on Wednesday, December 8 at 11:30 a.m.

Please bring a Christmas gift for our traditional "steal the present" game -- $20 is the suggested value.

The Communications Committee will provide lunch and delicious Christmas treats. 

We ask all members to be safe in the days prior to our social. If possible, don't attend any indoor events with a large number of people. We want to feel safe with members of our Chapter. We are all vaccinated, and have our booster shots. If you don't have your booster, there is still plenty of time to get it before December 8.

If you feel unsure about being exposed, there are many locations to get a COVID-19 test. Most pharmacies and the Lafayette Public Library are offering free tests. Here is the link to information about free tests at the Lafayette Public Library (scroll down to see it): 

https://www.lafayetteco.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6459.

We look forward to seeing everyone for our celebration, as we begin our holiday season. 

Love to all, 

Communications Committee

Cindy Weber's Granddaughter Born Today!

 

Vivianna Antonia Eileen is here!

Cindy wrote "we are blessed with a very healthy and sweet little girl. Our family is now even and complete! Welcome to the world, you perfect little girl." She was born today at 7:52 a.m. She weighs 6 pounds 8 ounces and is 19.5 inches long.

Founders' Day Brunch, January 22, 2022

 

The 2022 Founders' Day Celebration Brunch will be at the Colorado National Golf Club on Saturday, January 22nd. The price is $35 per person (nonrefundable). If interested in attending, please R.S.V.P. to Vice President Annette Oakley, and send a $35 check, payable to P.E.O. Chapter JI, to Treasurer Jill Hyde -- before the December 15th deadline.

Full Recap of the 75th Convention of International Chapter

 

The November-December issue of The P.E.O. Record will begin arriving in mailboxes the week of December 1. The issue was delayed to allow time to include a full recap of the 75th Convention of International Chapter, including remarks from Patricia L. Brolin-Ribi, president of International Chapter, and Brenda J. Atchison, past president of International Chapter. You will also find convention photos, amendment voting results and more.

P.E.O. Philanthropies Program Presented Today

Before our monthly P.E.O. Chapter JI meeting today, Kathie Burson gave a marvelous program about P.E.O. Philanthropies: 

(1) How they are organized, 

(2) administered, 

(3) funded, 

(4) and our individual role in relation to them. 

The chart is an overview of the P.E.O. philanthropies. (An "x" that is highlighted in yellow signifies that our chapter has been involved with promoting/supporting a woman who received financial support to pursue her educational goals.) 

We are blessed that Kathie took the time to prepare and present this program to our edification. Thank you, Kathie!

Colorado Executive Board's Virtual Holiday Happy Hour

The Colorado P.E.O. Executive Board is hosting a virtual holiday happy hour on December 1st , 5:00-5:45 pm. If interested in participating in this fun event, please let Jill Hyde know. Jill has offered to register our Sisters who want to attend. Ho, ho, ho!

Serendipitous Meeting Today!

L-R: Marylee Zurick and Lyn Dwornik

A surprise meeting at the local Staples resulted in these two Sisters from the P.E.O. Chapter JI getting in a great visit and then having dinner at Smashburger. Will wonders and blessings never cease?! Yea!

Boulder P.E.O. Chapters' Bazaar

 

The 8th annual holiday bazaar took place at The Mountain View United Methodist Church in south Boulder. It was wonderful! Everyone was talking about "the pickles." Every year, one of the chapters sells the most marvelous pickles. This year, they made 200 bottles, and all were sold!

Perhaps P.E.O. Chapter JI will have a table at next year's bazaar. I wonder what our Sisters could make or bake. (We have a year to think about it.)

Farewell Luncheon for Marylee Z.

 

Foreground, End of Table (L-R): Jan Smith, Maggie McDonnell, Marylee Zurick, Debbie Yeats, Roberta Meyer, Geneva Fisher, Jill Hyde (other end of table), Marguerite Lipton, Annie Gaddy, Belinda Alkula, Lyn Dwornik, Kathie Burson

Front of wooden ornament for Marylee (Marylee's name at top left)

Back of ornament

Cracker Jack Treat Bags for Everyone

We met at Murphy's Tap House in Louisville for a farewell luncheon for Marylee Zurick today. It was wonderful to be together to celebrate the gift of Sisterhood with Marylee! Sisters brought cards and remembrances to her. We enjoyed a delicious meal, as we talked and laughed and remembered. Certainly, everyone wishes her well as she begins a new "life chapter" in Austin, Texas! (And she promises to Zoom in and be with us every once in a while, too!) 

In our toast to her, we mentioned that, just as every Cracker Jacks treat bag includes a prize, the "prize of our chapter" has been Marylee, with her bright, joyful personality. People in the Austin, Texas, area are in for a real "treat," because a prize is about to land on their doorsteps!