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.

And the Answer is...

 

Foreground: Mary Kay Durbin; l.-r. Jill Hyde, Geneva Fisher, Vicky Hughes

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

Clockwise from front: Lorraine Brooks (guest), Tanya Lynn, Kate Ward (guest), Roberta Meyer, Deborah Raessler, (Jan Smith), Annie Gaddy

(Photo taken by Jill Hyde)

l.-r.: Maggie McDonnell, Pam Brasch (guest), Wendy Ahrendt, Mary Kay Durbin

(Photo taken by Jill Hyde)

l.-r.: Cindy Weber, Kathie Burson, Maggie McDonnell, Pam Brasch (guest), Mary Kay Durbin

(Photo taken by Jill Hyde)

Members of the Growth Committee put in hours of work to make today's program on our P.E.O. Philanthropies interesting, informative, and entertaining. Led by Jill Hyde, Geneva Fisher, and Vicky Hughes, and following a "Jeopardy" format, three teams of sisters answered questions about Colorado and International projects. The winning team ended up coming from behind in Double Jeopardy and got the opportunity to donate the $75 prize to the philanthropy of their choice: PCE. 

Another Farewell to Another Beloved Sister

 

Tanya Lynn presenting Cindy Weber with cards and gifts from the Chapter.

(Clockwise from bottom: Tanya Lynn, Joyce Kozeliski, Annie Gaddy, Roberta Meyer, Kate Ward--guest from Chapter GB, Deborah Raessler, Cindy Weber, Pam Brasch--guest from Chapter GB)

We bade farewell to Cindy Weber at our February meeting. Cindy and her husband, Randy, are leaving next week to start a new chapter in their lives. On behalf of the chapter, Tanya Lynn presented Cindy with a gift card to a bookstore within walking distance of the Webers' new apartment in downtown Philadelphia. Tanya also presented Cindy with a pair of earrings from the Executive Board, acknowledging Cindy's service to our chapter as president (2019-2021). 

 

We will miss you, Cindy, (and the wonderful Quarterly Connections you organized at your neighborhood pool!). Godspeed to you and Randy.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Necklaces, bracelets, watches, earrings, pins, and rings displayed at

 Katie's Holiday Boutique.

(November, 2024)

Belinda donated boxes of her mother's jewelry to Chapter JI for fundraising purposes. The jewelry was sold by Katie Wright (of Chapter GB) at her annual holiday boutique. Profits were split between JI and Questers (a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study, conservation, and preservation of historical objects for the benefit of today and tomorrow). Thanks to Belinda's generosity, both groups added $222 to their coffers. 

Book Club's 2025 Book Selections Upated

February 5 - Hostess Cindy Weber - Book: Murder Before Evensong by Richard Coles

March 5 - Hostess Linda - Book: Thanks a Thousand : A Gratitude Journey by A.J. Jacob

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

May 2 - Hostess Maggie - Book: I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

June 4 - Hostess Tanya - Book: Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes

July 2 - Hostess Annette - Book: Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

August 6 - Hostess Annie - Book: TBD

Sept 3 - Hostess Vicky - Book: TBD 

There may be changes as we go and will let you know about changes. Please remember to contact Vicky or Maggie if you have questions or would like to join this group.

Book Club February Meeting

 

l. - r. Tanya Lynn, Linda Petroff, Mary Kay Durbin, 

Vicky Hughes, Cindy Weber, Maggie McDonnell

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

Book Club met in the home of Cindy Weber to discuss "Murder Before Evensong" by Richard Coles.