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 2025 Book Selections Updated for Sept., Oct., Nov.

September 3 - Hostess Annie - Book: A Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts

October 1 - Hostess Maggie - Book TBD

November 5 - Hostess Linda - Book: The Killing Storm by Shannon Work

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.

December Meeting 12/18/2025

Deborah and Sarah Raessler welcomed us to their beautifully decorated home for our meeting. The program included singing Christmas carols and hearing about some of our members' favorite Christmas books. Eighteen members attended and we welcomed two guests: one unaffiliate and a prospective member. It was a fun and festive afternoon!

Sarah Raessler on violin and Deborah Raessler on piano

Background l.-r. Joyce Kozeliski, Tanya Lynn, Jan Smith

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

Left: Maggie McDonnell sharing a favorite Christmas book.

l.-r. Linda Petroff, Mary Jean Cardinale, Roberta Meyer, Geneva Fisher, Cindy Schreiber Huxley

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

Curious about Cottey?

 

Dr. Stephanie Niles, Cottey President, has shared a winter update that includes Highlighted Accomplishments, Financial Reporting Progress, and Spring Semester Highlights. You can read it here:

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