Debbie Yeats handcrafted this beautiful birdie with a daisy garland around her neck for President Belinda Alkula. It takes "proud of place" on the mantle over the fireplace. Debbie is a talented artist who designed it, had it fired in a kiln, and then painted it.
Jun 8 (Note Date Change This Month): Hostess Vicky Hughes – “An Invisible Thread” by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski
Jul: No book club meeting due to vacations.
Aug 3: Hostess Annie Gaddy – Book to be determined.
Sep 7: Hostess Tanya Lynn – “The Maid: A Novel” by Nita Prose
Oct 5: Hostess Maggie McDonnell – “Violeta: A Novel” by Isabel Allende
Nov 2: Hostess Cindy Weber – Book to be determined.
Dec ?: Undecided
Stay tuned for updates about location of meetings, i.e., either via Zoom or at the hostess’ home. Questions or comments about our book club may be directed to Vicky Hughes via email or text.
Today, this scholarship award was presented to Maggie McCleskey. Chapter Growth Committee co-chairs Annette Oakley and Kathie Burson, along with Jan Smith, met Maggie and her mother at a nearby Starbucks to present Maggie with the check.
She will be attending Adams State University, where she will pursue a degree in biology. She has committed to participate in their cross-country and track teams.
While in high school, she is an
International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate with a weighted grade point
average of 5.00. She is an accomplished track and field and cross-country
athlete who holds five school records. She is a member of the
National Honor Society. She volunteers at the Boulder Humane Society. She
has served as a lifeguard at the Louisville Recreation Center.
From
Her Letter of Recommendation:
It is not just Maggie’s talent that sets her apart, it is her
willingness to dream big and put in the everyday, mundane work it takes to
achieve success. Maggie is patient and kind with those that she works with, and
she genuinely cares about the success of others. Her work ethic is what will
always set her apart from her peers.
P.E.O. Chapter JI's president Belinda Alkula participated in today's virtual Cinco de Mayo celebration which was hosted by the officers of the Colorado State Chapter of P.E.O. Around 50 Sisters from across the state Zoomed in for a fun time of laughter and learning. One of the pop quiz questions was if we knew the history of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. To find out, click here.
