"Step Up for Down Syndrome" Walk, City Park, Denver

 

Picture taken by Annette Oakley

Picture taken by Annette Oakley

Foreground: Sarah Raessler

2nd Row (L-R): Dan Raessler (Deborah Raessler's husband), Annette Oakley, Deborah Raessler, Jan Smith

3rd Row (L-R): Thea Carruth (Deborah Raessler's cousin), Gordon Carruth (Deborah Raessler's cousin's husband), Phil Smith

L:R: Thea Carruth (Deborah Raessler's cousin), Deborah Raessler, Dan Raessler (Deborah Raessler's husband), Annette Oakley, Phil Smith, Sarah Raessler

L-R: Jan Smith, Phil Smith

(Picture taken by Annette Oakley)

Today, several sisters and BILs in our chapter participated in this 27th annual walk. Spirits were high in the mile-high city as folks turned out to support this worthwhile endeavor, while enjoying a picture-perfect day, this first Sunday in autumn.

Annette Oakley commented, "walking today with these amazing families was inspiring, uplifting, and joyful." She added that she would love it if sisters in our chapter would choose to participate in this annual walk each year.

Chapter's Watch Party -- Projects Night at 2023 International Convention

 

Photo Taken by Jill Hyde (taking the selfie)

1st Row Behind Jill (L-R): Sarah Raessler, Deborah Raessler

2nd Row (L-R): Geneva Fisher, Mary Kay Durbin, Annie Gaddy, Tanya Lynn

3rd Row (L-R): Host Linda Petroff, Annette Oakley, Kathie Burson, Jan Smith, Cindy Weber

Thank you, Deborah Raessler, for your great idea to have a watch party of the convention's opening night's favorite event: "Projects Night!" We heard from recipients of the various philanthropic projects, and we were impressed and inspired by their educational pursuits! It was a fun evening of celebration and a time that reaffirmed how the P.E.O. Sisterhood is Just Incredible!!! 💗

Non-profit Fundraising Workshop -- November 4, 2023 -- 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Non-profit Fundraising Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00-11:00 a.m., at the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 3700 Baseline Road, Boulder (east of CU residence towers). 

Speaker: Carol Evans, CEO and Executive Director of the New York based SHARE Cancer Support organization

- In 3 years, she has more than doubled the revenue of SHARE from $2.3 million to $5.2 million.

- She has bought and sold media companies, hosted roundtables for CEOs, and convened top women at conferences all around the world.

- Now she has focused her attention on the non-profit work that she loves.

- She will help you learn proven and effective techniques to help your organization increase its fundraising success.

- She will offer ways to enhance your visibility, further develop your cause, and bring in more funds.

This 2-hour workshop will focus on how to:

- GET what your non-profit deserves

- GAIN entry into new markets

- APPEAL to donors

- CLOSE big grants

Registration Form: Available upon request to Joyce Kozeliski, joycekozeliski@gmail.com

- All registrations will be confirmed by email within 48 hours of receipt.

Registration Deadline: October 20, 2023

Cost: $50 per person

Payment Methods:

- Scan and email completed registration form to cochapterji@gmail.com and pay registration fee of $50 via Zelle to User ID: joycekozeliski@gmail.com

OR

- Mail completed registration form with $50 check ("Pay to the Order of P.E.O. Chapter JI") to Joyce Kozeliski, 16408 Aliante Drive, Broomfield, Colorado 80023

Questions: Call Joyce Kozeliski at 505-979-0360 (cell number) or email her at cochapterji@gmail.com 

Who Should Attend? Folks associated with non-profits, small to mid-size:

- Board Members

- Front-line Campaign Leaders

- Experienced Team Members

- New Team Members 

- Volunteers

- Folks Who Care About the Strength and Longevity of Their Charity Work

- P.E.O. Chapter Members

This seminar is sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter JI. 

Book Club Discussion Schedule -- Update

Oct 4: Hostess Vicky Hughes – Book – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Nov 1 – Hostess Deborah Raessler – Book – Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. 

Dec – No Gathering.

Questions or comments about our Just Incredible book club may be directed to Vicky Hughes, our book club orchestrator extraordinaire!

7th Birthday of Chapter JI

 
Photo taken by Jill Hyde

Birthday Party Favors for Attendees -- "Sarah's Just Incredible 3-2-1 Cake Mix"

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

Photo taken by Belinda Alkula

L-R: President Annette Oakley, Mary Kay Durbin

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

Today, we met at Kathie Burson's lovely home for our monthly chapter meeting. We celebrated the chapter's 7th birthday! So much has been accomplished in those seven years! (And as we left, we were gifted party favors: "Sarah's Just Incredible 3-2-1 Cake Mix." Thank you, Sarah Raessler, for this great idea!)

Three sisters participated in the meeting via Zoom. 

And Mary Kay Durbin was presented with her P.E.O. pin! 💗

Chapter Program Today -- Interviewing Two Sisters

 

L-R: Wendy Ahrendt, Jan Smith

(Photo taken by Jill Hyde)

L-R: Mary Kay Durbin, Jan Smith

(Photo taken by Jill Hyde)

Jan Smith interviewed Wendy Ahrendt and Mary Kay Durbin today. It was wonderful to have this opportunity to get to know them better! 💗