Quarterly Connections Pool Party – July 24, 11:00 a.m.

 

Cindy Weber invites all sisters of Chapter JI to her neighborhood clubhouse pool today – to enjoy a pool party!

Please bring your own lunch/beverage.

The Wildgrass Pool is located at 14812 Snowcrest Drive in Broomfield. (It is visible from Sheridan, on the west side of the street.)

Temperature is expected to be in the 90s, so join your sisters for a refreshing time -- soaking in the cool water, having great conversations, and enjoying a pool-side lunch!

Fundraiser: Selling Water at the Street Faire in Louisville, Colorado

 

BILs loading up the Smith's 10' x 5' flatbed trailer full of ice chests, ice, and water bottles.

L-R: Jim Oakley, Phil Smith, Chuck McDonnell

(Photo taken by Jan Smith)

L-R: Annie Gaddy, Belinda Alkula, Tanya Lynn, Maggie McDonnell, Annette Oakley, Karen Lockwood (Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

Our sales tent was across from the stage where the bands played all night. (T4 tent location)

(Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

(Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

(Photo taken by BIL Charles Alkula)

This was a first for our chapter! With great excitement, we tried this activity to raise money for our projects. We rented a tent, table, 2 chairs (located in front of the Louisville Library) during tonight's Louisville Street Faire. It was a great location. We were across from the pavilion where the bands were playing on stage, and folks were having SO much fun dancing to the music. In fact, dancing to the music happened outside the pavilion, too! Sisters joined the crowd outside the pavilion -- dancing away to classic rock and roll "oldies" -- as they were selling the iced-down bottled water. 💗

Sisters volunteered for setup and first shift; others volunteered for second shift and breakdown. Thanks to expert leadership and clear communication, it was a fun activity that netted positive results. We sold each bottle of water for $2, realizing a hefty profit margin. And we had P.E.O. informational flyers to disseminate. In fact, two women made donations to our efforts, saying that wholeheartedly supported our mission to provide financial assistance to women so they can pursue their educational dreams.

The weather was lovely, not too hot, with a sweet, cool breeze. The experience was fun and Just Incredible! 💗

Gathering for Lunch, Program, Chapter Meeting Today

 

Background (L-R); Tanya Lynn, Annette Oakley, Roberta Meyer, Kathie Burson, Sarah Raessler

Foreground (L-R): Jill Hyde, Wendy Ahrendt

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

Background (L-R): Jan Smith, Annie Gaddy, Vicky Hughes

Foreground: Cindy Weber

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

Co-hostesses (L-R): Annie Gaddy, Mary Kay Durbin

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

Joyce Kozeliski gives wonderful program about her father's passion for flying.

(Photo taken by Kathie Burson)

Chapter meeting is underway.

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

On a beautiful summer's day, sisters met at Mary Kay Durbin's lovely home to enjoy lunch together, learn about Joyce Kozeliski's father's passion for flying and how it influenced their family life, and have our monthly chapter meeting. As always, our sisters delighted in time spent with one another! And we really enjoyed the delicious drinks and treats provided by co-hostess Annie Gaddy. Every time we gather, it is Just Incredible!!!

Updated 2024 Book Club Schedule -- 07 17 2024

Aug 7: Hostess Mary Kay Durbin – Book – Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. 

Sep 4: Hostess Joyce Kozeliski – Book – The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni.

Oct 2: Hostess Vicky Hughes  – Book – Nomad Century by Gaia Vince.

Nov 6: Hostess Deborah Raessler – Book – “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden” by Camille Dungy.

Dec – No Gathering.

Note: The hostess is responsible for sending out a reminder of the meeting, and everyone should reply to her so she has an accurate count.

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

Contest: Guess Amount of Change in Jar! (Update: Answer is $129.82 -- Wow!)

 

Change Collected at June 2024 Gathering

Message from Treasurer Joyce Kozeliski:

Dear sisters, at our June meeting, for the first time, we collected change for our new "Pennies for Projects" fundraiser. The jar was so full, I could hardly carry it. 

We decided to have a contest to see who could guess the amount of change - without going over - in the jar. FYI - the jar contains pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The winner will receive a lovely prize, and you must be present to win.

Attached is a picture of the jar with the change in it. If you want to enter the contest, you can respond to this email with your guess - or you can enter at our meeting tomorrow.

Officers are not eligible, as they already know the answer!

Hugs to all,

Joyce 🧡

Coffee on Demand" with Katherine Catani

 

Foreground (L-R): Maggie McDonnell, Sarah Raessler, Annette Oakley, Joyce Kozeliski

Background (L-R): Katherine Catani (Honored Guest), Jill Hyde, Mary Kay Durbin

Message from Jill Hyde, Co-chair, Growth Committee

 

Today, six JI members met with Katherine Catani for a "Coffee On Demand" at the East Simpson Coffee Company in Lafayette. We heard about her interest in P.E.O. though the Unaffiliate List that the Growth Committee receives on a monthly basis. 

She is a research scientist with a physical chemistry PhD and passion for understanding complex chemical systems. She has spent her career in both chemistry and physics experimental research labs, focusing on gas-phase ion spectroscopy and kinetics/dynamics research in the Atmospheric and Space Physics department at CU Boulder. 

Her outside-of-work interests include gardening, fermentation, live music, and hiking. She plans to attend our August "pre-meeting and program" and has been invited to our Plus-One Social.

Book Club Gathered at Annie's Home Today

 

L-R: Annette Oakley, Cindy Weber, Annie Gaddy, Joyce Kozeliski, Tanya Lynn, Linda Petroff, Vicky Hughes, Mary Kay Durbin

Sisters gathered at Annie Gaddy's home today to discuss this month's book selection: West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

It was a delightful summer's morning to gather on her beautiful back patio and to engage in a lively book discussion. Annie provided yummy snacks! And, as always, the time spent together was Just Incredible! 💗

Updated 2024 Book Club Schedule -- 07 01 2024

Jul 3: Hostess Annie Gaddy – Book – West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Aug 7: Hostess Mary Kay Durbin – Book – Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. 

Sep 4: Hostess Joyce Kozeliski – Book – To Be Determined

Oct 2: Hostess Vicky Hughes  – Book – To Be Determined

Nov 6: Hostess Deborah Raessler – Book – “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden” by Camille Dungy.

Dec – No Gathering.

Note: The hostess is responsible for sending out a reminder of the meeting, and everyone should reply to her so she has an accurate count.

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

Website Changes -- Colorado State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood

  

New User Login for CSC Website

Beginning July 1, our Colorado State Chapter website will require that all sisters have a unique username and password to access our website. This change is in compliance with P.E.O. International requirements and provides a safer, more secure website for all our members. 

Here's what you need to know.

Login in to the Colorado P.E.O. website.

Username: Your Member Number
-- Your P.E.O. "member number" (found on the mailing label of your P.E.O. Record, or from your chapter’s Corresponding Secretary) will be your username. Your username cannot be changed. 

-- Here is another way to get your "member number." Log into P.E.O. International website https://www.peointernational.org  Click on “My Account” (at top) and your “Member ID” number is located under “Membership Information” section. 

Password: The first time you log in, you will use this password (no spaces, no periods, no letters - just numbers). 2024-CoColumbine$

Once logged in, you will land on your user information page. Please click on “Change Password” to update your own password. For security reasons, your password should have: 12-14 characters, a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. It is important that you immediately change your password upon signing in.

Please log out every time you leave the website to avoid the risk of others accessing your account.