Last Wednesday I joined seventeen of my fellow sisterhood members at a meeting for Chapter CJ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. The group is made up of women who are invited to join after displaying qualities that are looked for in a sisterhood. Those qualities include justice, faith, truth, love and purity.
The Sisterhood is international and was founded in 1869. It is strongly committed to further women’s opportunities in education, with the main project for the sisterhood being the financial support for Cottey College (est. 1884).
Cottey is an independent, liberal arts and sciences college for women located in Nevada (pronounced Na-Vay-Duh), Missouri. There are an estimated 350 students each year and they rightfully pride themselves on their acceptance of so many international students each year. Typically around 25 countries are represented each year.
In addition to the support for Cottey, the P.E.O. Sisterhood also supports a number of different funding opportunities for women seeking education. After all, that is what the acronym stands for: Philanthropic Educational Organization. *wink*
Notes from the Chapter CJ Meeting…
Next year we are celebrating our 100th Birthday Celebration. The group brainstormed multiple possibilities, but no details have been set yet. The committee is still looking for suggestions.
The group has also decided to collect white elephant money to help a local family in need this Christmas from the Good Samaritan Center.
The continued theme with “The Game of Life – Marriage and Family” program was continued. Members shared their favorite memories regarding their spouses and family members.
For more information, please visit peointernational.org