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2011 P.E.O. CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Theme of Convention ...................................................................................................... 4 Foundation of International P.E.O and Arkansas State Chapter ....................................... 5 Past Presidents of Arkansas State Chapter ....................................................................... 5

...................................................................................... 5 Greeting by President ...................................................................................................... 6 Representative of International Chapter ......................................................................... 7 Officers of the Arkansas State Chapter ............................................................................ 7 Assignments and Assistants ........................................................................................ 7 - 8 Hostess Committees ........................................................................................................ 8 Rules of Convention ........................................................................................................ 9 Preconvention / Convention Events............................................................................... 10 Convention Agenda ................................................................................................ 11 - 12 Time of Remembrance / Chapter Eternal................................................................ 13 - 14 Anniversary Luncheon ................................................................................................... 15 Projects Dinner .............................................................................................................. 16 Executive Reports ................................................................................................... 17 - 23 President .............................................................................................................. 17 First Vice-President ............................................................................................... 18 Second Vice-President .......................................................................................... 18

Organizer .............................................................................................................. 19 Annual Report of Membership of Disbanded Chapters ......................................... 19

Secretary .............................................................................................................. 20 Treasurer .............................................................................................................. 20

Annual Report of State Treasurer to International Chapter ................................... 21 Annual Report to International Chapter of Membership ....................................... 22 Executive Assistant ............................................................................................... 23 Historian ............................................................................................................... 23 Project Reports ....................................................................................................... 23 - 26 P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Chairman................................................................ 23 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Fund Chairman ............................................................... 24 P.E.O. Scholar Award Chairman ............................................................................ 24 P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Chairman .............................................. 24 Cottey College Chairman ...................................................................................... 25 Cottey Scholarship Committee .............................................................................. 25 P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund Chairman ......................................... 26

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Committee Reports ................................................................................................ 26 - 32 Finance Committee ............................................................................................... 26 2011-2012 Budget for Arkansas State Chapter ...................................................... 27 Stewardship of Funds ........................................................................................... 28 Membership Committee ....................................................................................... 29 International Convention 2011 Delegate Nominees .............................................. 29 Nominating Committee ................................................................................. 30 - 31 Groupings Committee ........................................................................................... 32 Remarks by Outgoing President ..................................................................................... 33 Remarks by Incoming President .............................................................................. 34 - 35 Delegates to Arkansas State Convention ................................................................ 36 - 38 Report of Credentials Committee .................................................................................. 38 Minutes .................................................................................................................. 39 - 47 Certification of Minutes ................................................................................................. 47 Bylaws (Amended May 7, 2011 at North Little Rock, AR) ....................................... 48 - 56 Standing Rules (Amended May 7, 2011 at North Little Rock, AR) .......................... 56 - 58 Gift Recapitulation.................................................................................................. 59 - 62 Local Chapter Information ...................................................................................... 63 - 67 Officers of Arkansas State Chapter 2011-2012 ............................................................... 68 Arkansas State Project Chairmen 2010-2012 ................................................................. 69 Arkansas State Chapter Standing Committees 2011-2012 ...................................... 70 - 71

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THE P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

Founded January 21, 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa FOUNDERS

Mary Allen (Stafford) 1848-1927 Alice Bird (Babb) 1850-1926 Hattie Briggs (Bousquet) 1849-1877 Alice Virginia Coffin 1848-1888 Suela Pearson (Penfield) 1851-1920 Franc Roads (Elliott) 1852-1924 Ella Stewart 1848-1894

ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER Organized February 16, 1933, at Fort Smith, Arkansas by Chellie Stevens Wright, Organizer of Supreme Chapter

PAST PRESIDENTS OF ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER 1933-1935 + Bertha L. Sanders, G 1972-1973 + Martha King, AR 1935-1937 + Dora Lynch, D 1973-1974 + Virginia Driver, O 1937-1938 + Mary Ellen Marshall, C 1974-1975 + Vinnie Ream Freeman, A 1938-1939 + Katie Campbell, L 1975-1976 Kathryn Bost, I 1939-1940 + Pearl N. Foster, H 1976-1977 Sue Pine, AK 1940-1941 + Mabelle Clendening, J 1977-1978 Marguerite Golden, Z, BQ, I 1941-1942 + Elsa Vaught, F 1978-1979 Norma Kennedy, K, BU 1942-1943 + Leila Kirshner, D 1979-1980 Nan Carver, AO 1943-1944 + Ada Jane Harvey, E 1980-1981 Patsy McDonald, R 1944-1945 + Elizabeth Moore, K 1981-1982 Lu Elliott, W, BX, AP, W 1945-1946 + Glenna Brothers, I 1982-1983 Clinta Williams, BP, AA-TX, AI 1946-1947 + Dorcas Patterson, Q 1983-1984 Bobbie J. Wasson, T, S 1947-1948 + Geneva Colville, M 1984-1985 Louise Yaeger, AK, DF 1948-1949 + Byrle McKinney, Z 1985-1986 Sandra Kennett, AC 1949-1950 + Kathryn Eldridge, V 1986-1987 + Claire Lorenzen, AY, BO-BY 1950-1951 + Dorotha Jacobsen, H 1987-1988 Marcy Porter, J 1951-1952 + Glaphyra Stafford, G 1988-1989 Susan von Gremp, V, CL 1952-1953 + Jo C. Sharp, C 1989-1990 Wadena S. Lemley, BM 1953-1954 + Mae Goodson, B 1990-1991 + Emily K. Kolb, AN, CW 1954-1955 + Wilma Barton, F 1991-1992 Evelyn R. Huber, BF, CZ, MM/IL 1955-1956 + Marguerite Westmoreland, E 1992-1993 Charlotte Plegge, R 1956-1957 + Jane McCoy, Y 1993-1994 Patricia Hendrix, CK 1957-1958 + Sara Reynolds, S, BL 1994-1995 Lynne Rotert, P 1958-1959 + Ally Flickinger, T 1995-1996 + Gene Drummond, BB 1959-1960 + Vera Stewart, AL 1996-1997 Mary Jane White, K, DG 1960-1961 + Martha Ann Porter, D 1997-1998 Dorothy G. Bunner, BJ 1961-1962 + Mary Virginia Horton, AE 1998-1999 Judith B. Armstrong, BA, CX/TX 1962-1963 + Loree Melton Gauss, AJ 1999-2000 Cathy Brandt, AG 1963-1964 + Jane Furr, J 2000-2001 Lue O. Reid, D 1964-1965 + Mildred Taylor, Q 2001-2002 Helen McMahan, CI 1965-1966 + Mary Frances Steele, E 2002-2003 Sue Averill, I, DE 1966-1967 + Martha D. Milburn, AG 2003-2004 Kathy Meredith, CZ 1967-1968 Mary Carolyn Pendleton, K 2004-2005 Terry Gregory, L 1968-1969 + Elizabeth Croom, AH 2005-2006 Nan Nelson, DF 1969-1970 + Elizabeth Isaacson, W 2006-2007 Margaret McNabb, BS, DB 1970-1971 + Mary Sawyer, AX, AL, AX 2007-2008 Marsha Jackson, AC 1971-1972 + Mildred Coleman, BB 2008-2009 Cathy Allen, U + denoted Chapter Eternal 2009-2010 Mathilda Hulett, BE

President .................................................................................................... Margaret McNabb, DB Vice President/Secretary ................................................................................ Marsha Jackson, AC Treasurer................................................................................................................. Cathy Allen, U

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Officers of Arkansas State Chapter 2010-2011

Seated (L to R) Sallie Huss, 2nd Vice President Stephanie Jenkins, President

Earline Tripp, Secretary

Standing (L to R) Rita Stewart, 1st Vice President

Julie Gaddy, Treasurer Layne Bourland, Organizer

Welcome to North Little Rock for the 78th Convention of Arkansas State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood!

Your state executive board officers and your sisters in the 14 convention hostess chapters are thrilled to welcome you to North Little Rock! This past year has been filled with a lot of excitement in planning the activities of convention just for you. State convention is designed to carry out the business of the state, learn more about the projects and to offer new ideas for membership in your chapter. It is also a time to have fun and fellowship with other sisters across the state. Be sure to take advantage of the many opportunities you have to learn how Arkansas plays a significant role in our Sisterhood. Spend some time visiting the displays and discover the impact that our 115 chapters can have on the lives of young women. Past convention evaluations have indicated that you would like more time to socialize and interact with each other. The meals, workshops and social time are provided for that! I hope that you will make the effort to sit with sisters other than from your chapter. While visiting you may hear new ideas for ways and means, chapter programs and even BIL parties. I also urge you to meet and visit with our International Representative, Mary Ann Langston, C, North Carolina. She is a Trustee for the Program for Continuing Education. Share some of our Arkansas hospitality with her!

ou are the eyes and ears of your chapter. Be prepared to report to your chapter all that you see and learn. We have included a chapter report outline for you to follow. We have also provided an evaluation form. Please let us hear from you how our convention can continue to improve and address the needs of your chapter. You have been scattering joy all through the year. Now, for the next couple of days, sit back and soak it all in. Your spirit will be renewed for P.E.O. Go home and let that inspiration carry over to your own local chapter sisters. Lovingly in P.E.O., Stephanie Jenkins, President

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SEVENTY-EIGHTH CONVENTION ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

REPRESENTATIVE OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER

Program for Continuing Education Board of Trustees ...................... Mary Ann Langston, C, North Carolina

OFFICERS OF ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER 2010-2011

President .............................................................................................. Stephanie Jenkins, CL - Bentonville First Vice President ........................................................................................ Rita Stewart, AL - Little Rock Second Vice President ......................................................................... Sallie Huss, CY - Hot Springs Village Organizer ................................................................................................... Layne Bourland, DI - Maumelle Secretary ....................................................................................................... Earline Tripp, BQ - Batesville Treasurer ...................................................................................................... Julie Gaddy, BH - Fayetteville

SPECIAL ASSISTANTS TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Executive Assistant .................................................................................. Mary Schwartz, CC - Russellville Technical Consultant ................................................................................ Jane McCoggins, AK - Little Rock

CONVENTION ASSIGNMENTS

Registration ..................................................................................................... Earline Tripp, BQ Secretary Mary Schwartz, CC, Executive Assistant Time of Remembrance ..................................................................... Sallie Huss, CY, Second Vice President Anniversary Luncheon....................................................................................... Julie Gaddy, BH, Treasurer Workshop Leaders .............................................................................Rita Stewart, AL, First Vice President Layne Bourland, DI, Organizer Period of Instruction ................................................................................... Layne Bourland, DI, Organizer Projects Dinner ..................................................................................Rita Stewart, AL, First Vice President

........................................................................................... .Chapter CL, Bentonville Credentials Committee ........................................................................... Jeanne Fitzgerald, BQ, Chairman Deann Coleman, Z

Myra Wood, DJ Committee to Approve Minutes ..................................................................... Janie Harrison, CA - Conway

Nancy Skinner, CD - Bella Vista Suzanne Kenner, DP - Blytheville

CONVENTION LEADERSHIP

Chairmen ................................................................................................ Karen Carper, DB - Heber Springs Diane Johnston, DB - Heber Springs

Dianne Jones, DB - Heber Springs Secretary ............................................................................................................... Jan Rorie, Z - Batesville Treasurer ..................................................................................................... Deann Coleman, Z - Batesville

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CONVENTION ASSISTANTS

Adviser to the Guards, Pages, and Tellers ............................................ Lynne Rotert, P - Van Buren, PPASC Page to the President and International Representative...................................... Tina Knief, AB, California Page to the Past State Presidents ......................................................................... Vicki Frea, DI, Wisconsin Honorary Page ...............................................................................Betty Gunther, CH - Hot Springs Village Parliamentarian ...................................... Mary Ann Langston, Program for Continuing Education, Trustee Photographer................................................................................................... Sarah Agee, S - Fayetteville

GUARDS

Diane Higginbothom, AW - Marianna, Head Guard Beverly Harris, CZ Lauren McDonald, R Jane Bonnette, DF Linda Moore, Z

TELLERS

Linda Fesler, DK - Mountain View, Head Teller Karen Millar, AA Georgeanne McIlvenne, CT Lori Cain, L Georgianne Schoettle, DB

2011 HOSTESS CHAPTERS

Augusta ................................................................................................................................................... L Batesville ..................................................................................................................................... Z, BQ, DJ Forrest City ...................................................................................................................................... BF, CZ Heber Springs ...................................................................................................................................... DB Helena .................................................................................................................................................. CO Marianna ............................................................................................................................................. AW Mountain View ..................................................................................................................................... DK Newport ................................................................................................................................................. R Searcy ............................................................................................................................................. AA, CT Stuttgart ............................................................................................................................................... DF

HOSTESS CHAPTER COMMITTEES

Anniversary Luncheon................................................................................................................. Chapter Z Board Dinner ............................................................................................................................. Chapter R Decorations ............................................................................................................................. Chapter CO Hospitality and Information ..................................................................................................... Chapter DK Housing & Reservations ........................................................................................................... Chapter DB Invitation 2011............................................................................................................................ Chapter L Marketplace / Displays ............................................................................................................. Chapter BQ Meeting Rooms.........................................................................................................................Chapter BF Music ........................................................................................................................................Chapter CT Name Badges ............................................................................................................................ Chapter DJ Pianist ................................................................................................................................... Pam Liles, AA Song Leader ........................................................................................................................Helen Daniel, L

........................................................................................... Chapter CL, Bentonville Program & Proceedings Packets ................................................................................................Chapter CT Projects Dinner ........................................................................................................................ Chapter AA Props ........................................................................................................................................Chapter BF Publicity ................................................................................................................................. Chapter DK Registration .............................................................................................................................. Chapter DJ Time of Remembrance ............................................................................................................. Chapter CZ

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ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER PROJECTS

Arkansas Cottey Scholarship Bertha L. Sanders Memorial Trust Fund

RULES OF CONVENTION Admission:

1. Delegates and visitors must register before attending convention business meetings. 2. Admission to convention will be by password or official badge.

General:

3. Members are requested to be in their seats for the call to order. 4. Remain seated for the processional and the recessional. 5. Use of cameras or camera phones is prohibited during business meetings. 6. No cell phone, pager, tape recorder or laptop (with the exception of a laptop for the

secretary) may be used during the meetings. Place cell phone on silent mode. 7. Pages, guards and tellers will distribute necessary communications except during

speeches or musical presentations. 8. Inability to hear shall be signified by raising the hand. 9. A committee, appointed by the president, has the responsibility to read and approve the

minutes of convention. 10. A question box will be available Friday. Submit questions prior to the Projects Dinner.

Questions will be answered Saturday morning. Include name and address if time does not allow for all questions.

11. Addresses, remarks and answers to questions given by the representative of International Chapter or by the organizer, shall not be taped, duplicated or distributed.

Speaking and Voting: 12. All members of convention shall remain in their assigned seats for voting. 13. A member addressing the presiding officer shall give her name and chapter letter(s) and

city before being recognized. 14. When speaking to an amendment, no member shall speak more than once or for more

than two minutes. 15. Two signed copies of a motion from the floor shall be sent to the platform, one given to

the president and one for the secretary. 16. Amendments adopted at convention will take effect at the close of convention or as

instructed in state bylaws.

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Preconvention Event Schedule

Thursday, May 5, 2011

9:00 a.m...................................................................................... Preconvention Board Meeting, Rm 1005

12:30 p.m. .............................................. Lunch with International Representative, Wyndham Restaurant

1:30 p.m. ....................................................... Board Meeting with International Representative, Rm 1005

3:30 p.m. ................................................................................... Delegate packets assembly, Argenta East

4:00 p.m. .............................................................................. Past Presidents Club Meeting, Argenta West

6:30 p.m. ........................................................................................ Annual Board Dinner, Diamond Room

Friday, May 6, 2011

8:00 a.m.......................................................... Room Preparation and Setup for Registration and Displays

9:00 a.m................................................ Rehearsal (Guards, Tellers, Pages and Musicians), Silver City 5 - 7

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. ...................................................... Rehearsal for Time of Remembrance, Silver City 5 - 7

Convention Event Schedule

Friday, May 6, 2011

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ...................... Projects Displays and Marketplace ...... Rm 1004, Argenta East & West

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ................... Registration for Delegates and Visitors ...................... Silver City Hallway

10:30 - 11:15 a.m. ................................... Time of Remembrance ........................................ Silver City 5 - 7

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. ........................... Anniversary Luncheon......................................... Silver City 1 - 4

1:15 - 1:30 p.m. .................................... Orientation and Welcome ...................................... Silver City 5 - 7

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. ................................... Convention Formal Session ..................................... Silver City 5 - 7

3:30 p.m. ............................................................. Break ............................................................................

4:00 - 4:45 p.m. ........................................ Delegates Workshop ......................................... Silver City 5 - 7

5:00 p.m. ............................................. 2013 Convention Meeting .......................................... Silver City 5

5:00 p.m. ........................................ International Delegates Meeting ..................... Board Room, 3rd floor

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ........................................Social Time ........................................................................

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. ............................................ Projects Dinner .............................................. Silver City 1 - 4

8:00 - 9:00 p.m. ............... , Dessert, Hosted by Chapter CL ................ Silver City 5 - 7

Saturday, May 7, 2011

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. ................................................. Breakfast .................................................. Silver City 1 - 4

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. ............................................... Registration .......................................... Silver City Hallway

7:30 - 8:30 a.m. .............................. Projects Displays and Marketplace ...... Rm 1004, Argenta East & West

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. .................. Convention Formal Session Resumes ............................. Silver City 5 - 7

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Convention Agenda

Wyndham Riverfront North Little Rock, Arkansas

Friday, May 6, 2011 1:30 p.m.

Processional .......................................................................................................................... Pam Liles, AA Welcome to Convention ............................................................................................................. Chapter L

Song No. 1, Joy to P.E.O. Call to Order ............................................................................................................. Stephanie Jenkins, CL Invocation ................................................................................................... Margaret McNabb, DB, PPASC Pledge of Allegiance ................................................................................................. Cathy Allen, U, PPASC Educational Loan Fund, Trustee National Anthems ...............................................................................................................Helen Daniel, L

Song No. 2, O, Canada! Song No. 3, The Star-Spangled Banner

Report of the Guards ..................................................................... Diane Higginbothom, AW, Head Guard Report of the Committee on Credentials ................................................. Jeanne Fitzgerald, BQ, Chairman Formal Opening of Convention ................................................................ Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Opening Ode ................................................................................................... Marsha Jackson, AC, PPASC Objects and Aims ............................................................................................ Marsha Jackson, AC, PPASC Devotion ............................................................................................................................. Betsy Dietz, AZ Vocal response.......................................... Sweet, Sweet, Spirit.................................. Sisters of Chapter CL Adoption of Convention Rules and Program .................................................... Earline Tripp, BQ, Secretary Introductions ........................................................................................... Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Introduction of Representative of International Chapter .......................... Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Appointment of Parliamentarian .............................................................. Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Introduction of Member of Honor ............................................................ Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Past State Presidents, Report ...................................................................... Margaret McNabb, DB, PPASC State Executive Board, Reports ................................................................ Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Convention Appointments ....................................................................... Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Correspondence ............................................................................................. Earline Tripp, BQ, Secretary Keynote Address by Representative of International Chapter ..................................... Mary Ann Langston, Program for Continuing Education, Trustee

Song No. 4, We Will Rock You Report of the Finance Committee ................................................................. Patti Swinford, AR, Chairman Report of the Nominating Committee ........................................................................ Melissa Anthony, CK Election of Officers ................................................................................... Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Membership Committee Presentation .................................................... Sallie Huss, CY, 2nd Vice President Location of Question Box, Gift Box, Suggestion Box .................................. Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Announcements............................................................................. Karen Carper, DB, Diane Johnston, DB, Dianne Jones, DB, Convention Co-Chairmen

-Recess-

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Saturday, May 7, 2011 8:15 8:30 a.m.

Music .................................................................................................................................... Pam Liles, AA

8:30 a.m. Period of Instruction ............................................................................. Layne Bourland, DI, Organizer Call to Order ............................................................................................ Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Report of the Guards ..................................................................... Diane Higginbothom, AW, Head Guard Second Report of the Committee on Credentials ..................................... Jeanne Fitzgerald, BQ, Chairman Report of Visitor Registration ................................................................................... Jeanne Fitzgerald, BQ Election of Delegates to Convention of International Chapter ......................... Earline Tripp, BQ, Secretary

............................................................................................. Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President News from International ............................................................................................ Mary Ann Langston, Program for Continuing Education, Trustee Report of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee ........................... Dotty Bunner, BJ, PPASC

Song No. 5, Need Rest Now Question Box ........................................................Layne Bourland, DI, Organizer and Mary Ann Langston, Program for Continuing Education, Trustee Announcement of Convention Gifts .................................................................. Julie Gaddy, BH, Treasurer Closing Remarks by President .................................................................. Stephanie Jenkins, CL, President Installation of Officers ................................................................................................ Mary Ann Langston, Program for Continuing Education, Trustee

.............................................................. Mary Ann Langston, Program for Continuing Education Trustee

................................................................ Mathilda Hulett, BE, PPASC ................................................................ Rita Stewart, AL, President

Invitation to 2012 Convention ................................................................................ 2012 Hostess Chapters artbreak Hotel

Closing Remarks by Representative of International Chapter ..................................... Mary Ann Langston, Program for Continuing Education, Trustee Announcement of Appointments ..................................................................... Rita Stewart, AL, President Closing Announcements ................................................................. Karen Carper, DB, Diane Johnston, DB, Dianne Jones, DB, Convention Co-Chairmen Benediction ..................................................................................................... Rita Stewart, AL, President

Song No. 8, God Be With You Adjournment ................................................................................................... Rita Stewart, AL, President Recessional (Members of Convention remain seated) .......... Lift Me Up! ........... Officers & Past Presidents Receiving Line ...........................................................New Officers, Mary Ann Langston, Stephanie Jenkins

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Time of Remembrance Arkansas State Chapter

P.E.O. Sisterhood

Friday, May 6, 2011 Wyndham Riverfront

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Prelude Cathy Brandt, AG, PPASC Welcome and Lighting of the Candle Sallie Huss, CY Call to Worship Sallie Huss, CY Special Music Marsha Jackson, AC, PPASC Scripture Reading Layne Bourland, DI Meditation Layne Bourland, DI Tribute to Martha Milburn, AG Cathy Brandt, AG PPASC 1966-1967 PPASC 1999-2000 Tribute to Claire Lorenzen, AY, BO-BY Bobbie J. Wasson, T, S PPASC 1986-1987 PPASC 1983-1984 Chapter Eternal Roll Call Earline Tripp, BQ and Rita Stewart, AL Vocal Response Marsha Jackson, AC, PPASC Postlude Cathy Brandt, AG, PPASC

+ + + + +

Special thanks to Chapter CZ for assisting with the planning of the service. Unfortunately they

were unable to attend and participate because of the flooding which closed I-40.

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Chapter Eternal March 1, 2010 February 28, 2011

Gail Gee Stables, D Leonice Arnold, AX Gerri Crisp, E Patty Cleaver, AY Louise Malpica, E Blanche Clem, BC Bobbye Sturdivant, G Virginia Weaver, BC Francis Miller, H Nancy Lawson, BG Ruth Wagner, J Claudine Stephens, BG Marjorie J Buckley Hucke, K Gayle Deaver, BH Mary T Maier, K Yvonne Gyles, BH Juanita Pace, K Mary Lou Wommack, BH Helen Black, M Maurine Turney, BK Ruth McNeal, M Margaret Hileman, BL Elizabeth Ann Shedd, M Corinne Jacobson, BO Mary Lou Wiggins, M Carolee Suder Rainey, BO Emma Wiggins, M Maxine DeCanniere, BO-BY Lena Russell, P Opal Dunham, BO-BY Mildred Holden, R Ruth Hipwell, BO-BY Vicki Foreman, T Claire Lorenzen, BO-BY Audrienne Gates, U Ruth Smith, BR Pauline H Martin, U Joy McGill, BW Helen Anderson, W Alberta June Fite, CD Roberta K Herlocker, W Rachel K Johnson, CD Lois Barnett, Z Kay Smith, CJ Margie Powell, AE Josephine B Dunbar, CK Martha Milburn, AG Betty McFerson, CM Lucie Abel, AJ Lois Slaughter, CM Virginia Harpole, AJ Mary Yates, CM Amy Johnston, AL Melissa Becton, CN Helen Edwards, AO Patsy Farris, CU Charlie Mae Dunn, AP Karen Gaeddert, CX Frances W Maus, AP Kay Ressman, DD Rachael Dixon, AS Beverly J Olmstead, DE Beryl Hasselbach, AT Janie Eldridge, DG

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Arkansas State Chapter P.E.O. 78th Annual Convention Anniversary Luncheon

Friday, May 6, 2011 Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, N Little Rock, Arkansas

2011 Arkansas Anniversary Chapters

80th Birthday I - Little Rock (organized April 28, 1931) J - Fort Smith (organized June 4, 1931) K - Fayetteville (organized December 8, 1931)

75th Birthday M - Paris (organized February 8, 1936) N - Blytheville (organized March 7, 1936) O - Osceola (organized March 28, 1936)

60th Birthday AM - Nashville (organized January 21, 1951) AN - Magnolia (organized March 27, 1951) AO - Mena (organized April 1, 1951)

2011 Arkansas Golden Girls

70 Year Members K Elizabeth Thomas (Mar 6, 1941 K, AR) AT Marilyn Anderson (Feb 21, 1941 FZ, IA) AL Jane Whaley (Jun 2, 1941 T, AR) CE Doris Ramsey (Nov 29, 1941 T, AR)

60 Year Members C Louise Reynolds (Nov 8, 1951 AI, AR) BR Helen Bothwell (Nov 6, 1951 DY, IA) R Patsy B McDonald (May 29, 1951 AD, AR) BU Norma Kennedy (May 11, 1951 R, TX) AN Mary Harsh (Mar 27, 1951 AN, AR) DA Annie A Oswald (Apr 18, 1951 KJ, CA)

50 Year Members D Anna Belle Bracey (Jan 25, 1961 D, AR) AR Georgia Sallee (Mar 6, 1961 AR, AR) K Dorothy H Young (Jan 5, 1961 K, AR) AR Jennieve McNabb (Mar 6, 1961 AR, AR) L Natalie Claunch (Nov 16, 1961 L, AR) AT Nelda Farthing (May 2, 1961 F, IA) P Olive Jean Neal (Nov 20, 1961 P, AR) BH Phyllis Eddins (Mar 7, 1961 AO, OK) Q Sandra Gray (Apr 1, 1961 Q, AR) BT Marthelle Harman (May 4, 1961 V, KS) R Mary Frances May (Oct 24, 1961 A, AR) CA Bill Cooper (Apr 11, 1961 E, AR) T Nancy Van Poucke (Apr 22, 1961 T, AR) CD - Georgia Speak (Apr 24, 1961 FN, NE) Y Virginia Brooks (Dec 5, 1961 Y, AR) CD Audrey Chew (May 4, 1961 JF, MO) AD Carolyn Nelson (Jan 9, 1961 AD, AR) CJ Billie Sue Evans (Oct 12, 1961 AI, AR) AK Jane Callaway (Apr 1, 1961 Q, AR) DE Jo Ellen Elliott (Jun 26, 1961 BS, NE)

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Arkansas State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood

78th Annual Convention

Projects Dinner

Projects Dinner Friday, May 6, 2011

GREETINGS Rita Stewart, AL 1st Vice President, Arkansas State Chapter

SPECIAL WORDS Mary Ann Langston, C, North CarolinaMember, P.C.E. Board of Trustees

International Representative

INVOCATION

Julie Gaddy, BH Treasurer, Arkansas State Chapter

ENJOY YOUR DINNER

INTRODUCTIONS Rita Stewart, AL 1st Vice President, ASC

ARKANSAS COTTEY SCHOLARSHIPS

Ann Coleman, CI Cottey College State Chairman

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Susan Chan, AL

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Ashley Vickers, MBA Emily English, MPS, MPH Former P.C.E. Recipients

CLOSING REMARKS

Rita Stewart, AL 1st Vice President, ASC

Silver City Rooms across the hall, hosted by Chapter CL. STATE PROJECT CHAIRMEN

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education P.E.O. Scholar Awards P.E.O. STAR Scholarship Cottey College

Sally Dungan, DH Linda Guy, AB

Gretchen Douthit, AH Judy Pogemiller, DC

Christina (Tena) Jefferson, AS Ann Coleman, CI

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

With hard-working board sisters and enthusiastic chapters, the year has been one of scattering joy throughout the state as the work of the sisterhood was carried out. The following duties by this officer have been met:

Attended and presided at all meetings of the Arkansas State Board. Hosted a retreat weekend with the help of Chapter CL and conducted board training. Participated in Received reports and memos from International and forwarded information as required. Served as proxy organizer and visited Chapters I, M, X, AL, AZ, CK and DL. Served as a member of each state committee except Nominating. Supervised the work of the state executive assistant. Stayed in contact with state committee chairmen. Signed all official bank and P.E.O. report documents as required. Reviewed monthly financial reports, signed warrants, and checked bank statements. Provided monthly New News articles and website updates to the website manager. Met and worked with the 2011 convention leadership and hostess chapters as the plans for convention were

fine tuned and implemented. Participated in the Fall Workshop in Benton. Reviewed and approved all workshops and programs for convention. ta. Received and edited all proceedings reports and forwarded to state secretary. Communicated by mail, email, telephone, and conversation to respond to information, inquiries, questions,

and suggestions from International, chapter officers and sisters, and board members. Prepared program, agenda, and closing remarks for convention 2011.

Duties to be completed after close of convention 2011 include: - Proofread minutes of the 2011 convention. - Proofread the amended Bylaws and Standing Rules of Arkansas State Chapter. - Work with Secretary to complete and distribute Proceedings. -

I offer humble and heartfelt gratitude to my fellow board sisters, Chapter CL, all Arkansas members and to my dear husband. The loving support from each of you throughout the past seven years has given me more memories and blessings than I can express. Thank you. Stephanie Jenkins, CL

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REPORT OF THE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

The following duties and responsibilities have been met by this officer to Scatter Joy to Loving P.E.O. Sisters this past year:

Attended state officer training and summer retreat in Bentonville Attended all meetings of the Arkansas State Chapter Served as proxy organizer to 7 chapters in northeast Arkansas for required official visit: D, L, AW, BT, BF, BQ,

and CT Continued support with emails, cards and letter to 20 buddy chapters Chaired the Cottey Scholarship Committee Served as adviser to Ann Coleman as Cottey College state chairman Participated in fall workshops held in Benton in the fall 2010 Served as ex-officio member of the Finance Committee Provided information and prepared for leadership of members of the Arkansas Delegation to International

Convention in St. Louis planned for the fall 2011 Planned agenda and prepared programs for Projects Dinner for Convention 2011 Contacted 2012 convention hostess chapters for participation in the 2011 marketplace and continued

preliminary plans for 2012 convention Selected standing committee members to be appointed at convention 2011 Planned Convention 2011 workshop with Carolyn Pittman, AL, the Hat Lady Prepared acceptance speech and closing remarks for convention 2011

The opportunity to Scatter Joy with Stephanie this year and to be associated with all the Arkansas State Officers for the last six years has been a truly incredible experience. Meeting sisters from across the state has provided many precious memories and new friends. This officer appreciates Ann Coleman, Cottey Chairman, whose enthusiasm for Cottey College has created more involvement from this state. As always, the love and support from Chapter AL in Little Rock, continues to reinforce me as they share of talents and time. Rita Stewart, AL

REPORT OF THE SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

P.E.O. sisters. The following duties and responsibilities of this office have been fulfilled: Attended all meetings of the Arkansas State Board meetings and board training retreat Served as proxy organizer and visited Chapters CP, R, DK, Z, DJ, BE,C Served as chairman of the Membership Committee Served as adviser to the International Peace Scholarship chairman, Linda Guy, AB Planned and participated in the fall local chapter officer workshop held in Benton Responded to many phone calls and emails, participated in webinar for unaffiliates Reviewed the bylaws, standing rules and financial reports for each P.E.O. Group and Reciprocity, reported

contact information to International Planned and conducted the 2011 Time of Remembrance, assisted by Chapter CZ Provided stars and puzzle pieces for the Membership Display and activity ion

This officer is thankful for the opportunity to have served on the Arkansas State Chapter Board for the past five years. The gift of pride fills this officer as she is more and more aware of how the ideals and aspirations of our Sisterhood are constantly being exemplified by so many of our P.E.O. sisters. She especially wants to thank her board sisters of the past five years, Chapter CY sisters, and her sister, Carol Sue Williams for all the gifts of love and support they gave to her. Sallie Huss, CY

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REPORT OF THE ORGANIZER

This officer has treasured the opportunity of meeting and working with all the P.E.O.s who demonstrated how to scatter joy this year. The following duties and responsibilities of this office have been fulfilled:

Attended all Arka Prepared the materials for the 43 Northeast Region chapter visits and conducted proxy organizer training. Organizer visits to Chapters D, AA, AC, AJ, BN, BV, CI, and DP Granted permission for the replacement of initiation parts Re-sectioned the state into 4 regions and proposed a 4-year rotation activity plan for the local chapters Work with a chapter to go through the disbanding process Began the process of organizing a new chapter in the state Served on the State Membership Committee and State Nominating Committee Prepared the Period of Instruction for the 2011 state convention Answered P.E.O. questions from chapters by email and telephone

This officer is truly grateful for the love, encouragement and support she has received from her mother and sister this year. She appreciates the support from her P.E.O sisters in Chapter DI. Working with the five Arkansas State Board officers, who always scatter joy, has truly been an honor and privilege. Layne Bourland, DI

ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER ANNUAL REPORT OF MEMBERSHIP OF DISBANDED CHAPTERS March 1, 2011

1. Number active members March 1, 2010 ........................................ 11

Increase since March 1, 2010

2. By Initiation ............................................................................................................................ 0 3b. By Transfer back (members previously enrolled in chapter) ................................................. 0 4. By Reinstatement ................................................................................................................... 0 3a. By Transfer (members not previously enrolled in chapter) ................................................... 0 5. Total Active membership during year .................................................................................. 11

Decrease since March 1, 2010

6. By transfer out ........................................................................................................................ 0 7. By Death of active member .................................................................................................... 0 8. By expulsion of active member .............................................................................................. 0 9. By becoming inactive March 1, 2011 ..................................................................................... 0 10. Total decrease in active membership during year ................................................................. 0 11. Number active members March 1, 2011.............................................................................. 11 12a. Number classified lost contact or 12b. Inactive members lost by death since March 1, 2010 .......................................................... 35

Summary

13. Total number initiated from date or organization ............................................................. 161 14. Total enrollment from date of organization....................................................................... 235 15. Total number of inactive March 1, 2011 .............................................................................. 52 Disbanded Chapters: AF Warren (1948-93), AQ West Memphis (1952-61), AV Berryville (1954-66), BP Little Rock (1976-95), CS Little Rock (1989-97)

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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

This officer has been blessed this year with daily opportunities to join with sisters in scattering joy across the state. The following duties and responsibilities of this office have been fulfilled:

Attended all Arkansas State Board meetings, and Cottey Seminar Transcribed minutes from all of the board meetings and distributed to each officer Conducted official correspondence for the state chapter as required Served as adviser to Program for Continuing Education State Chairman Gretchen Douthit, AH and Educational

Loan Fund State Chairman Sally Dungan, DH Revised State Project Chairman Guidelines with the addition of STAR Scholarship and distributed to each

officer and Chairman Updated Arkansas State Chapter Policies and distributed to each officer Enjoyed visiting Chapter O, AR, AY, BS, CB, CF, and DN as proxy organizer Worked closely with Stephanie on wording for changes and distributed proposed bylaw to executive board Participated in fall workshop in Benton Answered P.E.O. questions from chapters by email and telephone

e 2011 Proceedings of the Convention of Arkansas State Chapter. She appreciates the support of her sisters in Chapter BQ. This officer also appreciates working with Gretchen Douthit and Sally Dungan as State Project Chairmen. Earline Tripp, BQ

REPORT OF THE TREASURER

This officer has had the honor to work and play with her P.E.O. sisters from the board and all over the state this year.

responsibilities of this office have been fulfilled: Attended all meetings of the Arkansas State Board Attended state officer retreat and training Forwarded all bills approved by the executive board to the Executive Assistant Forwarded all monies received from local chapters to the Executive Assistant Reviewed 115 local chapter yearbooks and provided feedback to each chapter Reviewed 115 local chapter bylaws and standing rules and provided feedback as needed Corresponded with 19 chapters as their Board buddy and loved every minute of it!! Served as proxy organizer and visited chapters E, W, AK, CA, DB, DI, DO Served as the advisor for the Scholars Award Project Chairman, Judy Pogemiller and the STAR Scholarship

Project Chairman, Tena Jefferson Attended the Cottey Seminar in the Summer Participated in the Fall Workshop held in Benton Communicated with 11 members of the Arkansas disbanded chapters Attended Founders Day luncheon in Ft. Smith Arranged the Anniversary Chapter and Golden Girl Luncheon during convention Prepared a yearbook display for convention Met with the finance committee to develop proposed budget for year 2011-2012 Answered P.E.O. questions from chapters by email and telephone

On display at convention is the recapitulation gift list of Arkansas St

report is contained in the convention program along with the proposed budget for 2011-2012 and a stewardship of funds report. This officer is so thankful for our Executive Assistant, Mary Schwartz. Julie Gaddy, BH

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REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The Executive Assistant has served Arkansas State Chapter and the Executive Board this year as she carried out the following duties:

Maintained the financial records of the state chapter in International program using QuickBooks Enterprise Deposited all funds as directed by the executive board Paid all bills as directed by the president and the executive board Paid all convention bills as directed by convention chairman and state president Prepared the books for auditing at the end of the fiscal year Served as an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee Reported to the Convention of State Chapter a summary of all monies received and disbursed, and amounts

on hand in all funds of the state chapter

and balanced the completed reports, forwarded the Membership reports to International, and sent releases to the local chapter treasurers and corresponding secretaries

Began transition to responsibility of maintaining state website This executive assistant is grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the love and support of her sisters on the Executive Board. Mary M Schwartz, CC

REPORT OF THE HISTORIAN

re received. It was a pleasure to read them and learn of the joy scattered through programs, social events and tremendous project support. Perhaps the most exciting news came from the area of membership. Only 15 chapters did not report new membership through initiation, transfer or re-instatement. The initiations often numbered five, six or seven, and several chapters spoke of utilizing multiple initiations. All chapters supported our projects financially and 69% were actively involved in sponsoring a candidate. Many chapters sponsored more than one candidate, and all of our projects were represented. Claire Lorenzen, who are greatly missed. The historian is not on the mailing list to receive chapter yearbooks. Some were received, so please make a note to

items and pictures such as recognition for chapter members, P.E.O. anniversary celebrations, and project recipients. There was much participation in the STAR project and a number of chapters sent clippings of scholarship presentations to be placed in the state scrapbook. Please share with us your good news and scatter the joy of history. Sue Pine, AK, PPASC

REPORT OF THE P.E.O. EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND CHAIRMAN

The Chapters who sponsored loan recipients are AM, BQ, CK, DH, DL and Z. Chapter Z sponsored two girls!! New loans total $69,000.00. Chapters whose recipients have paid in full are BC, BT two, CC, CH, CK, CR and DG. These loans total $64,500.00. The website has a wealth of information for Chapter ELF chairman. There is a new program available and monthly 123 facts for a brief report at meetings. Having our own Cathy Allen on the ELF Board of Trustees is additional support for all Chairmen who are in the learning process. ELF had a good year, with the help of

better. Sally Dungan, DH

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REPORT OF THE P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN

As I write this in March 2011, we are anxiously awaiting notification of new STAR scholarship awards for Arkansas. Arkansas had 2 winners in the 08-09 year and 3 winners in the 09-10 year. We hope we can continue this trend. While I did not keep track of phone calls, I am sure that many chapters in Arkansas have nominated very competitive applicants. In Fort Smith, the chapters went together to the high school guidance counselors and set up interviews with girls that they suggested. This was very a very effective method, and I have shared this idea with other chapters. The attractive cards from national wealthough they also accessed information about the scholarship on line and placed the information on the schools scholarship site for students to use. I have served as a resource for chapters as they went through the application process and also when making project reports to the chapters. A goal for next year is to find a good statewide fundraising project for the Star Scholarship. Please stop by our display in the project area. Tena Jefferson, AS

REPORT OF THE P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARD CHAIRMAN

During the 2010-2011 year, this chairman has participated in the following activities: Emailed reports to Julie Gaddy, State Board Advisor ticles Answered questions about the award from numerous chapters via mail, email, and telephone Printed, prepared and manned a display for the Arkansas State Convention Wrote thank you notes to AT, AU, AZ, BE, DG, BR, BV, CF, CR, CU, CX, DC, DH, G, I, U, and W for sponsoring

scholars. Chapters AU and I sponsored two candidates each. For the first time all submissions for this award have been made electronically. Therefore, interaction with candidates has been minimal. Recipients of the award will be announced on May 1st. Hopefully congratulations will be in order during the Arkansas State Convention. Judy Pogemiller, DC

REPORT OF THE P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIRMAN

Twenty-nine chapters were able to help 37 deserving women in Arkansas through the PCE program during the 12 months from April 1, 2010 through March 30, 2011. Chapters U and CM were able to secure PCE grants for 3 recipients each! Chapters X, AH, AS, and CX had two recipients each. Chapters A, F, G, V, W, AC, AD, AG, AL, AP, AT, BK, BL, BR, BT, CB, CF, CU, CY, DG, DH, DK, and DL had one recipient. Congratulations to all of these chapters, and particularly their PCE committees, for their hard work! The 37 recipients during the past year received a total of $46,300, with the average grant being about $1,250, considerably below the current maximum grant of $3,000. During the 12 months ending 6/30/10 (basically, the previous year), 44 recipients received $69,500, with the average grant being $1,580. During the 12 months ending 6/30/09, 44 recipients received $80,850, with the average grant being $1,837. As shown by these figures, the amount PCE has been able to help our applicants has dropped considerably in less than two years. Undoubtedly the hard economic times have contributed to this situation. However, it is also reason for us to redouble our efforts to keep the PCE Program strong by contributing more to this project. I personally feel there are more deserving women in Arkansas who can be helped by this project than by any other! So, continue finding worthy PCE applicants, keep abreast of PCE news by looking at periodic reports on the state and international websites (including information on the new on-line application procedure coming soon), and continue your fund Gretchen Douthit, AH

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REPORT OF THE COTTEY COLLEGE CHAIRMAN

During the past year this advocate for Cottey College and education has accomplished the following through many contacts with all local chapters:

Provided fall and spring reports for Daisy Chain projects report Communicated and stayed in contact with students from Arkansas Attended Cottey Weekend and found out about C-3 Sisters Answered promptly many questions from local chapters by email or phone calls Presented programs and provided Cottey program materials to local chapters Notified chapters to support local girls interested or applying to Cottey College Distributed scholarship applications to prospective students Served on Arkansas Cottey Scholarship Committee Set up grid for each local chapter contact (of current Arkansas Cottey students and Arkansas Cottey Suite

students) to send cards or small gifts for birthdays, holidays, exam time encouragement, and graduation card congratulations

Followed volunteering P.E.O.s participating in local college fairs distributing and informing girls about OUR COTTEY COLLEGE

I would like to thank each and everyone who dedicated their time and efforts to make a difference promoting the school and recruiting young women for Cottey. I have had the privilege of meeting and working with many wonderful sisters this year and look forward to another busy year of working with chapters to promote Cottey College.

Ann Coleman, CI

REPORT OF THE COTTEY SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

After reviewing all applications received by the Arkansas Cottey Scholarship Committee, scholarships for tuition and fees were awarded to three outstanding students who have been accepted by Cottey for the 2011-2012 academic year. The funds from the Bertha L. Sanders Memorial Trust Fund will provide $4,480 of the award and the Arkansas Cottey Scholarship Fund will provide $14,520 to total the award given of $19,000 for the three recipients. The Cottey Scholarship Recipients for 2011-2012 are:

Sophomore: Callie Treadway, Mansfield, Arkansas, tells us that sh

after Cottey. Freshman: Kathryn (Kat) E. Stone in November

level. Freshman: Jenni Anne Vaughan, Cabot, Arkansas, is sponsored by Chapter DL. She decided that Cottey was

the college for her after h weekend and says, that she is interested in the recently introduced four-year English program with a focus on women authors. Her mother and grandmother are

We are pleased and delighted to assist these well qualified young women as they pursue their higher education at our Cottey College. Your determined giving to these funds will provide continued financial support as your generosities directly influence these young women from Arkansas who desire to attend Cottey College now and in the future. Thank you for your support. Rita Stewart, AL, 1st Vice President, Chairman Ann Coleman, CI, Cottey State Chairman Carolyn Davis, AL

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REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP FUND CHAIRMAN

As we have done for several years this has been a growing year for the IPS in Arkansas. By meeting the deadline and giving $500, the following chapters were Designated Award Chapters for the 2010-2011 year.

AI, Booneville - Lydia Kaume, UA, Fayetteville, AR AL, Little Rock - Lydia Kaume, UA, Fayetteville, AR BL, Bella Vista - Onya Razafindratsima, Rice University, Houston, TX BR, Bella Vista - Kristina Palupi, UA, Fayetteville, AR BT, Rogers - Mary Kamani, Oklahoma State, Stillwater, OK BX, Camden - Ruth Batausa, Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY CC, Russellville - Abena Annan, Oklahoma State, Stillwater, OK CD, Bella Vista - Elisaveta Petkova, Columbia University, New York, NY CR, Hot Springs Village - Dipotso Galeforolwe, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX CU, Hot Springs Village - Ji Yang, Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX CY, Hot Springs Village - Kristina Palupi, UA, Fayetteville, AR DE, Hot Springs Village - Swetha Adama, University of North Texas, Denton DH, Bella Vista - Alice Beban-France, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY U, Rogers - Janani Rajbdhandari Thapa, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY AJ, BN and CF, Jonesboro - Esther Kruger, University of North Texas, Denton

The following chapters are the Arkansas Designated Award Chapters for the 2011-2012 academic year: AT, BR, CC, CD, CR, CU, CY, DC, K, U, X, AJ, BN and CF. They will be wearing Designated Award badges during the convention. Many thanks to these chapters for taking the extra steps to help the peace scholars. Let us continue to show our love to the whole world by our peace scholarship. During 2010-2011 this chairman has

Fielded inquiries from chapters, directing them to The Record and the websites Enjoyed making personal connections with other chapters Submitted fall and spring Project Updates articles to provide information and encouragement

It has been a growing and learning year for Arkansas IPS and this chairman would like to thank her adviser, Sallie Huss for her sisterly patience.

Linda Guy, AB

REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

In accordance with the duties defined in the P.E.O. Constitution and the bylaws of Arkansas State Chapter, the Finance Committee submits the following report: Reports of state officers, trustees, and committees containing accounts of receipts and expenditures of state chapter funds have been examined. The report of the 2010-2011 audit conducted by Denman and Associates was reviewed. The proposed budget for the current P.E.O. year of 2011-2012, retroactive to April 1, has been prepared after careful study of the receipts and disbursements for the past year and is submitted to the convention for adoption. The line item details are presented in the Finance and Budget Report. The committee recommends that the surplus of $6,942.38 of receipts over disbursements from the 2010-2011 fiscal year be transferred to the following funds: $500 to the P.E.O. Foundation 50th Anniversary Fund, $1,500 to the Bertha L. Sanders Memorial Trust Fund, $3,000 to the Arkansas Cottey College A Defining Moment Fund, $942.38 to the Arkansas Technology Fund. Patti Swinford, AR, Chairman Lauren Maxwell, E; Sonya Jones, BH; Stephanie Jenkins, CL, Ex-Officio; Rita Stewart, AL, Ex-Officio; Julie Gaddy, BH, Ex-Officio; Mary Schwartz, CC, Executive Assistant, Ex-Officio.

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BUDGET OF ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER

2010-11 2010-11 2011-12 RECEIPTS Proposed Actual Proposed State Chapter Dues General Fund ($6.15/member) 30,965.25 30,965.25 31,039.05 Int'l Conv Fund ($1.25/member) 6,293.75 6,293.75 6,308.75 Ark Convention Fund ($2.10/member) 10,573.50 10,573.50 10,598.70 Cottey Scholarship ($15.00/chapter) 1,740.00 1,740.00 1,725.00 Delegate Housing ($100.00/chapter) 11,600.00 11,600.00 11,500.00 Organizer's Visit Exp ($10.00/chapter) 1,160.00 1,160.00 1,150.00 Ark Convention Fund ($2.40/member) 12,067.20 12,067.20 12,132.00 Convention Visitor Registration 500.00 652.50 500.00 Charter Fees ($10.00/chapter) 20.00 0.00 20.00 Miscellaneous Receipts 20.00 139.78 20.00 Interest from General Fund 600.00 652.39 500.00 Total Receipts 75,539.70 75,844.37 75,493.50 DISBURSEMENTS A. Administrative Expenditures Website/Technology Expenses 420.00 420.00 420.00 Audit 2,200.00 2,200.00 2,300.00 Treasurer's Bond 200.00 200.00 200.00 Liability Insurance 120.00 116.00 120.00 Directors & Officers Insurance 350.00 305.00 350.00 Honorariums/Memorials 50.00 100.00 100.00 President's Pin 115.00 10.00 115.00 Officer's Expenses 15,000.00 12,491.21 15,000.00 New/Merged Chapter Expense 1,500.00 194.66 1,500.00 Annual Reports & Mailing 650.00 438.84 650.00 Committee Expense (State) 400.00 502.73 500.00 State Historian 200.00 200.00 Project Chairman Expenses 1,200.00 339.96 1,200.00 Executive Assistant 5,500.00 5,240.79 5,500.00

27,905.00 22,559.19 28,155.00 B. State Chapter Convention Registration 11,600.00 11,600.00 11,500.00 Arkansas Convention Fund 22,640.70 22,640.70 22,730.70 Audio/Visual Expenses 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 Programs & Proceedings Printing 1,300.00 1,336.09 1,450.00 Mailing of Proceedings 200.00 66.70 150.00 Courtesies (Int'l Visitor/guests ) 250.00 247.48 250.00 Board Dinner 800.00 800.00 800.00 Memorial Service 150.00 117.08 150.00

37,940.70 37,808.05 38,030.70 C. Miscellaneous Int'l Convention Fund transfer 6,293.75 6,293.75 6,308.75 LEAD Conference 0.00 0.00 500.00 Cottey Seminar 600.00 501.00 0.00 Cottey Scholarshp Fund transfer 1,740.00 1,740.00 1,725.00

8,633.75 8,534.75 8,533.75

Total Disbursements 74,479.45 68,901.99 74,719.45 D. Surplus (Deficit) 1,060.25 6,942.38 774.05 TOTAL DISB AND SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 75,539.70 75,844.37 75,493.50

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Balance Receipts Disbursements Balance 04/01/2010 (incl transfers) Interest (incl transfers) 03/31/2011

GENERAL FUND 5,395.65 75,331.98 652.39 74,437.64 6,942.38STATE DUES 74,399.70 75,323.40 75,248.90 74,474.20

BERTHA L SANDERS MEMORIAL TRUST FUND -0- 2,437.00 2,437.00 -0-

OTHER FUNDS BUSINESS RESERVE FUND 22,177.73 22,177.73 AR COTTEY SCHOLARSHIP 26,842.91 13,750.65 345.79 6,720.00 34,219.35 STATE CONVENTION 4,657.24 55,923.79 259.89 23,277.87 37,563.05 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 20,527.92 6,293.75 285.64 27,107.31 TECHNOLOGY FUND 3,598.49 2,000.00 42.96 3,241.18 2,400.27

INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER FUND DUES -0- 85,986.00 85,986.00 -0- P.E.O. RECORD FEES -0- 3,870.00 3,870.00 -0- LOCAL CHAPTER RESOURCE FEE -0- 2,875.00 2,875.00 -0- COTTEY ASSESSMENT -0- 30,348.00 30,348.00 -0- P.E.O. EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND -0- 14,307.17 14,307.17 -0- P.E.O. INT'L PEACE SCHOLARSHIP -0- 15,757.17 15,757.17 -0- P.E.O. PROG FOR CONTINUING ED -0- 22,882.17 22,882.17 -0- P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARD -0- 15,601.17 15,601.17 -0- P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP' -0- 19,919.71 19,919.71 -0- P.E.O. FOUNDATION -0- 7,652.65 7,652.65 -0- COTTEY COLLEGE -0- 18,330.70 18,330.70 -0-

157,599.64 468,590.31 1,586.67 422,892.33 204,884.29

ASSETSBalance Transfers Balance

04/01/2010 Receipts Interest In (Out) Disbursements 03/31/2011

FIRST STATE CKNG 92,182.58 339,867.27 197.59 (100,000.00) 298,629.29 33,618.15 BNK OF AMER CKNG -0- 4,460.00 4,460.00 MONEY MARKET -0- 150.98 126,622.94 126,773.92 15-MONTH CD 65,417.06 1,238.10 (26,622.94) 40,032.22

157,599.64 344,327.27 1,586.67 -0- 298,629.29 204,884.29

ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER, P.E.O. SISTERHOODSTEWARDSHIP OF FUNDS

For the Year Ended March 31, 2011

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REPORT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Arkansas State Membership Committee has focused on the following to help keep the chapters informed, inspired and nurtured:

Provided article for the Fall Daisy Chain Participated in the Webinar for Unaffiliates Distributed puzzle piece badges at convention recognizing local chapters with increase in membership Recognized chapters that increased their per capita gift to projects by 10% Received updated membership numbers from Mary Schwartz, Executive Assistant

Sallie Huss, CY, 2nd Vice President, Chairman Layne Bourland, DI, Organizer Susan von Gremp, CL, PPASC 54 local chapters met the state goal of a net increase in membership. Look for their puzzle piece badges. 46 local chapters met the state goal of a per capita gift increase by 10% - Look for their badge with

Membership total as of March 1, 2011 is: 5,055

Delegates nominated to International Convention 2011, Saint Louis

Group I: Cathe Carnes, CF alternate Laura Bettis Group II: Mary Blankenship, BS alternate Joyce Rowland Group III: Christy White, CZ alternate Ree Routon Group IV: Zoe Ann Hines, Y alternate Joy Shirron Group V: Paula Boaz, CW alternate Deborah Nipper Group VI: Susan Jessup, AX alternate Hallie Beard Group VII: Martha Altom, X alternate Mary Alice Nease Group VIII: Georgeanne McIlveene, CT alternate Dana Simmons Rand Group IX: Cheryl Schrimer, BD alternate Frances Wohlford Group X: Julie Gaddy, BH alternate Ann Rosso Group XI: Charlotte Pfalzgraf, CQ alternate Sheila Birch Group XII: Jean Lemmon, V alternate Nancy Norwood Group XIII: Sue Smith, CD alternate Nancy Skinner Group XIV: Patricia Pike, DE alternate Sarah Loufek Group XV: Susan Barefield, CG alternate Cheryl Smith Group XVI: Karen Carper, DB alternate Diane Johnston

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REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Serving on the Nominating Committee has been an honor and a pleasure. I would like to thank past state president Mathilda Hulett for my appointment, and president Stephanie Jenkins for her support and guidance during this year of transition. I appreciate the dedicated nominating committee members who worked diligently to be able to present to you this

-officio members Layne Bourland, DI, Organizer and Mathilda Hulett, BE, immediate past state president. Due to the changes in our state structure as voted on at the Convention of International Chapter in San Diego, we began the year by not soliciting new candidates for the Board. In February, we learned that Sallie Huss, 2nd Vice President, would be retiring at the completion of this year. As a result we needed to seek new candidates for the state board. We posted this opportunity on our state web site and sent a letter to each chapter giving them the month of February to send in names of candidates.

report of the

On behalf of the Nominating Committee, I present the full slate of officers for 2011-2012: For the office of President, Rita Stewart, AL For the office of Vice President, Layne Bourland, DI For the office of Organizer, Earline Tripp, BQ For the office of Treasurer, Julie Gaddy, BH For th , AZ Respectfully submitted, Sue Higgs, CA, Committee Chairman Melissa Anthony, CK Ibby Eggart, AL Layne Bourland, DI, Organizer Mathilda Hulett, PPASC

better and greater all of the time,

- Mary Allen Stafford, Founder

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BIOGRAPHY OF THE NEW STATE OFFICER NOMINEE

Betsy Dietz, AZ 12112 Fairway Drive

Little Rock, AR 72212

worthy goals of our sisterhood. She believes that education and the confidence to succeed are life changing gifts that women can give each other. Betsy earned a Master of Science degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas. In December 2010 Betsy retired from IBM where she was a partner in the healthcare consulting practice. She has more than 25 years of experience in management of technology. Her successes include leading a strategic transformation of business and services solution to improve primary and secondary education internationally, and establishing a nationally recognized consulting and services practice to serve the healthcare market. Betsy especially enjoys mentoring women helping each of her protégés build confidence and career skills and strike her unique work-life balance. Born January 3, 1950, Betsy lives in Little Rock and attends St. James United Methodist Church where she is responsible for guest and new member assimilation and team teaches her adult Sunday school class. She and her husband Reid enjoy hiking, biking, and traveling. Spending time with her son, Stanley Wood, Round Rock, TX, her daughter, Laura Brissey, Batesville, AR, and her five wonderful grandsons is a favorite activity! Following the legacy of her mother, who was a P.E.O. in Blytheville, AR, Betsy was initiated into the P.E.O. sisterhood in 1973, by Chapter Z in Batesville. She was a charter member of BQ in Batesville and served as chapter president in 1980. Betsy transferred to AM in Marietta, GA, and then to AZ in Little Rock where she serves as recording secretary.

- Sally Rose in Monroe, LA, and Carolyn Grisham in Harrison, AR. Betsy looks forward to serving our sisterhood in ways that help us grow as an organization and help women everywhere reach for the stars.

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REPORT OF THE GROUPINGS COMMITTEE

To fulfill the duties stated by the Bylaws of Arkansas State Chapter, this Committee has worked to accomplish a balanced and diversified representation of chapters to attend each International Convention of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027

1 BL DH A BO-BY CX BR CD 2 DG K CE BU DA T S CQ 3 BT BI V CN CM CL U G 4 AI P F J AD AS BD BK 5 H Z DN AG BQ DO DJ 6 R AA L DB CT DK New chp 7 N AC D O CI CB DP 8 AJ BN BF BS CZ CF AR 9 BM DD AH AP CC BJ CG

10 AO BA CV B AE AM Q CJ 11 BC BX BG AN BW BB CW 12 CH CR DC CU CY DE DL 13 I DF C AW AK BZ W AU 14 DQ AL AB AZ CK Y BV 15 CO DI CP DM AY AX X 16 BE AT M E C CA BH

Dallas Indianapolis Charlotte The Committee wishes to inform you that it did its best to allow those scheduled to attend in 2013 to remain the same; however, in our efforts to ensure equal representation from all areas of the state a few had to be moved back one or two conventions. With 115 chapters and 16 delegates allowed, it is impossible to achieve complete equalization of the groups (115 divided by 16 = 7.18). Group 6 contains only 6 (six) chapters, but we anticipate a new chapter forming in Pangburn. That chapter will be inserted into group 6 making it have 7 (seven) chapters later.

SCHEDULE OF HOSTESS CHAPTERS FOR STATE CONVENTION

2012: C I W X AK AL AX AZ BV CK DI DL DM

2013: D N O AC AJ AR AY BN BS CB CF CI CP DP

2014: A U V BK BL BO-BY BR BT CD CL CN CX DH

2015: Y AB AE AN AU BB BC BG BW BX BZ CW DQ

2016: F J M P Q AD AI AO AS BD CJ CV

2017: E H AG AH BE BM CA CC CG DN DO

2018: C K S T AT BH BI BU CE CM CQ DA DG

2019: B AM AP BA BJ CH CR CU CY DC DD DE

2020: L R Z AA AW BF BQ CO CT CZ DB DF DJ DK

2021: C I W X AK AL AX AZ BV CK DI DL DM The Committee discussed reducing the number of hostess chapters responsible for state convention planning and therefore increasing the length of rotation. This may be considered by a future Groupings Committee as new convention concepts are in place.

Marsha Jackson, AC, PPASC, Chairman Cathy Allen, U, PPASC Mathilda Hulett, BE, PPASC

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REMARKS BY OUTGOING PRESIDENT STEPHANIE JENKINS

MAY 7, 2011

sponsoring a bus trip to go visit Co

hat was a pretty good deal to miss a day of school just for visiting some old girls college. So I very reluctantly went on the bus trip. Well, that trip is when my life started to change. I instantly fell in love with Cottey College. I loved the whole weekend and knew Cottey was just the school for me. In fact I filled out the Cottey application on the bus trip

necessarily want me to go to Cottey College. You see, not much was known about Cottey at that time. There were no field representatives and Cottey College was only known as a college owned by the P.E.O.s. Anyway, I did go to Cottey College and when my parents took me to school my freshman year, they were given a tour of

Because Cottey had such an impressisomething back to P.E.O in return for the education I received at Cottey College. As I got older and more involved with P.E.O., I went to an International Convention in Seattle, WA. That is where I realized the impact P.E.O. had not only on girls who went to Cottey, but on women in so many facets of life. I came home from that convention so proud to be a P.E.O. A few years later my journey on the state board began. What started out as a way to give back to P.E.O. became a gift back to me in many, many ways. I have grown so much in 7 years. P.E.O. in Arkansas has grown a lot in 7 years too. Since 2004 we have grown from 110 chapters to 115 chapters; 4,873 members to 5,055 members. Our giving to the projects in 2004 was a total of $74,809, with an average of $15.41 per member. In 2011 the total was $144,073, with an average of $27.56 per member. I would say Arkansas P.E.O.s are definitely making a difference in the lives of a lot of women. But more important than the numbers are the women we have in P.E.O . My favorite part of being on the state board was getting to know and visit with so many wonderful PEO sisters across the state. Arkansas P.E.O.s are the best! Without caring, loving, intelligent, motivated and loyal women our sisterhood would not be what it is today. It is definitely a team effort. We each have a part to play in the big P.E.O. puzzle. I am thankful for each part of the puzzle these last seven years. My family, my daughter, my mom and my two sisters; my local Chapter CL sisters; the board women I have served with the past seven years; the past state presidents, and all of you, the great women in chapters of Arkansas. For each of you I am eternally grateful. When we all work together amazing things happen. I have been honored and humbled for the opportunity to serve the state of Arkansas P.E.O. for the last seven years. I thank each of you for the love and support you have given me throughout this journey.

would visit our campus. It is truly the way I feel about all of you, my sisters. e given us our start And we lift our eyes to you We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Lovingly in P.E.O., Stephanie Jenkins

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REMARKS BY INCOMING PRESIDENT RITA STEWART

MAY 7, 2011 Thank you for allowitruly humbled to accept the office of president. Those before me set the bar pretty high, but I am willing to

Most of you know that I am a pharmacist and this career has influenced me in all my undertakings. So it is with P.E.O... My theme had to be something about medication therapy so my theme for the year is: RX OF THE HEART: Promoting Education to Others I give credit to my chapter sister, Leslie Cooper, who designed this logo for me. I am so grateful for her artistry and creation. When you hear the word HEART, the first thought might be that big red organ inside your chest that beats so many times a minute, pumping blood and keeping you breathing, like mine right now...! TODAY, I want us to think of the word heart, not as a noun, but as a verb, A VERB that is showing action and causing us to show passion in the things we believe in. If you have passion for something, then you have

passion for something that you love and believe in. I read somewhere that there is nothing stronger than the HEART of a volunteer, so listen: We are all volunteers in this Sisterhood. YOU contribute to your chapter either by serving on a committee or by serving as an officer in your local chapter. I will challenge you to think about serving at the state level. Service to this sisterhood will strengthen your heart and it starts by filling out those state interest forms. P.E.O. ple support P.E.O. Philanthropies which allows women to advance their lives through education. Those of you that heard Emily and Ashley last night at the projects dinner saw that excitement and how P.E.O.s helped

them.

only there was a passion to know what the projects actually are! We have six extraordinary projects sending women forward with their plans and dreams. We need to educate ourselves about our projects, grants, scholarships and loans. ASK: Do you know who the projects target? Do you know what the projects offer? Do you know how to obtain them? Just pick one project to concentrate on and learn all about that project. Trying to learn about all six at one time could be overwhelming, and I guarantee will exercise your heart, too. Back to my logo: That heart on my logo is made of all those sweet yellow and white daisies. You see the heart shape of daisies attached to a stethoscope will remind us to periodically check the health of our own chapter. Look at the heart of your chapter with membership challenges and look at the heart of your chapter in giving to our projects. Check you chapter's heart-heath: Is that heart beating slowly bradycardia or is it really experiencing

Let Me Spell It Out the RX of the Heart in promoting our projects: H: Hear and Heed the messages about what is available to share with those women who are dreaming of furthering their education and life skills. E: Educate everyone in your chapter, educate yourself, to look for eligible potential recipients, know the requirements and be able to offer help A: Application: current application forms. READ and follow the directions.

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R: Responsibility (the-6 syllable word). It is our responsibility, your responsibility and the responsibility of all of us, to give our P.E.O. money to P.E.O. Projects. Please check your options for giving. T: Testimonials: Are you keeping in touch with those you have helped along the way? Testimonials strengthen our heart's passion. Email me your most exciting recipient experiences this year. I want to hear from every chapter represented here today. Now I want to issue a Challenge: What will YOU learn this year about P.E.O. philanthropies? Will you actively seek out a recipient for one or more of our projects? Will you increase your giving? Find out more and truly get involved in what we own: because ohealthy chapters are supporting our projects. Do you want to know how you are doing in support of our projects? The RECAPITULATION REPORT from Arkansas chapters is available and is published in the proceeding of this convention. The Arkansas winter hit some chapters hard and those funds will show up next year, but our

your own chapter. I TRULY WANT YOU TO KNOW JUST HOW GOOD IT FEELS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOMETHING IN WHICH YOU BELIEVE. You will know when you feel a passion from your heart. This year let it be Promoting Education to Others. So did you get it: The Rx of the Heart??

-E.-

tate Chapter Executive Board as we find our own Rx of the Heart. I have GREAT EXPECTATOINS from each of you this year. Helen Keller may have said it best:

THE BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS IN THIS WORLD CANNOT BE SEEN OR EVEN HEARD BUT MUST BE FELT WITH THE HEART

Rita Stewart, President ASC 2011-2012

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2011 CHAPTER DELEGATES

Chapter City Delegate 1 Delegate 2

A Eureka Springs Marilyn Boesche Janice Carrothers B DeQueen Cindy Hale Rosemary Jones C Little Rock Joyce Peck D Blytheville Susannah King Abby Houseworth E Conway Marilyn Williams Beth Ruple F Fort Smith Garnet Watts Renee Parker G Springdale Biddy Williamson Helen Heathman H Harrison I Little Rock Mary Lyford Carol Scott J Fort Smith Linda Schmidt Sandi Sanders K Fayetteville Brenda Bailey Nancy Herring Stingley L Augusta Brenda Key Anne Eldridge M Paris Linda Simon Linda Hamilton N Blytheville Susie Langston Robin Terry O Osceola Christie White P Van Buren Lynne Rotert Q Clarksville Kim Douglas Traci Stephens R Newport Patricia Fisher Susan Smith S Fayetteville Sarah Agee T Siloam Springs Sherri Lamb Norma Robason U Rogers Cathy Beck Adeline Spivey V Bentonville Nancy Norwood Leah Whitehead W Little Rock Judy Steen Susan Pack X Little Rock Martha Altom Mary Alice Nease Y Sheridan Zoe Ann Hines Joy Shirron Z Batesville Cheryl Wadley Kathryn Blackwell AA Searcy Jean Bell Kendra Covert AB Monticello Beth Maxwell Charlotte McKiever AC Leachville Debra Kirby Rita Wildy AD Fort Smith Patricia Hendricks Jan Nelson AE Hope Mary Roy Moses Myra Wylie AG Harrison Patty Methvin Pam Langston AH Russellville Kellie Coker Stephanie Mathis AI Boonville Mary Ferguson Delores Griffey AJ Jonesboro Jo Ross Judy White AK Little Rock Kim Hoffman Beth Drake AL Little Rock Susan Chann Lynda Langford AM Nashville Jo Jo Reed Candice Blackwell AN Magnolia Anne Gantt Margaret Ann Crouse AO Mena Kay Mannon Carol Gray AP Hot Springs Kay Provus Lonnie Luebben AR Pocahontas Jody Theileman Pat Johnson AS Fort Smith Jane Sanders Marsha Buergler AT Fayetteville Lisa Freeman AU Pine Bluff Martha Pearce Ann Hollingsworth AW Marianna Jimmie Dee Millard Kay Young

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2011 CHAPTER DELEGATES

Chapter City Delegate 1 Delegate 2

AX Benton Hallie Beard Jill Rhulman AY Wynne Retha Hayes Chris Stewart AZ Little Rock Marilyn Hall Elizabeth Dietz BA Ashdown Charlsie Boyd Mary Gin Newton BB Arkadelphia Charlotte Moore Mitzi Bass BC Malvern Betty Helberg Dorothy Brumley BD Fort Smith Cheryl Schirmer Frances Wohford BE Conway Pam Howerton Pam Wren BF Forrest City BG Arkadelphia Gayle Wright Gail Pennington BH Fayetteville Sonya Jones Paula Weaver BI Springdale Julie Olsen BJ Hot Springs Lynn Zajicek Deb Clymer BK Rogers BL Bella Vista Patricia Larimore Beverly Burns BM Russellville Marie Biggers BN Jonesboro Sammye Cox Pagan Paula Thompson BO-BY Bella Vista Loretta Luschar Sharon Harvey BQ Batesville Hope Spragins Jeanne Fitzgerald BR Bella Vista Barbara Pintar Jean Ellington BS Pocahontas Michelle Cernosek Verna Plank BT Rogers Betty Julian Katie Kelly BU Fayetteville Holly Bryan Mary Bassett BV Little Rock Nancy Sink BW Malvern Regina Barton Sandra Bailey BX Camden Patsy Hale Barbara Morton BZ Pine Bluff Lynn Castleberry Jo Neal CA Conway Janie Harrison Pat Baker CB Paragould Carol Phelan Gunn Neva Hollis Shewmaker CC Russellville Julie Morgan Dianna Ramsey CD Bella Vista Nancy Skinner Jan Halgrim CE Siloam Springs Pamela Rasmussen CF Jonesboro Lisa Talley Beth Nixon CG Russellville Susan Barefield Cheryl Smith CH Hot Springs Village Sally Fink Rhonda Markell CI Blytheville Ann Coleman Karen Dilldine CJ Clarksville Ann Taddie Connie Watkins CK Little Rock Kathleen Wesson Anne Crow CL Bentonville Susan Goss Valorie Lawson CM Springdale Kay Reynolds Priscilla Giezentanner CN Rogers Cathy Vantine Debbie McCutcheon CO Helena Lou Ann Davison Carrie Davison CP Wynne Janet Fisher Joanna Haralson CQ Prairie Grove Shelia Birch Jenny Stinchcomb CR Hot Springs Village Marilyn Atherton Linda Hommema CT Searcy Sarah Oxner Beth Lindsey

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2011 CHAPTER DELEGATES

Chapter City Delegate 1 Delegate 2

CU Hot Springs Village Catherine Stonecipher Ruth Hamilton CV Mena Amy Phelps Cynthia Henderson CW Magnolia Paula Boaz CX Bella Vista Za Dean Auyer Jan Franklin CY Hot Springs Village Sally Crawford Maureen Fitzgerald CZ Forrest City DA Fayetteville Linda Bragg DB Heber Springs Claudia Scheer Margarette Smith DC Hot Springs Village Gwen Mathias Carolyn Racine DD Hot Springs Karen Wyderski Diane Silberstein DE Hot Springs Village Susan Cougnenc Helen Weber DF Stuttgart Jennifer Earney Tabitha Rodgers DG Fayetteville Jackie McCutcheon DH Bella Vista Donna Williams Donna Hagaman DI Maumelle Martha Darbonne Bonnie Lobianco DJ Batesville Laura Hance Sylvia Crosby DK Mountain View Sue Coon Beverly Pierce DL Cabot Tama Martin Zanya Clarkson DM Benton Peggy Roberson Donna McCormick DN Mountain Home Laura Jane Waters DO Mountain Home Marilyn Allen Charlene Chesbro DP Blytheville Suzanne Kenner Nancy Goodman DQ Hamburg Kandi Keith Carol Moore

Past Presidents

Mary Carolyn Pendleton, K Kathryn Bost, I Sue Pine, AK (Historian) Norma Kennedy, BU Patsy McDonald, R Lu Elliott, AP Clinta Williams, AI Bobbie Wasson, S Louise Yaeger, DF Marcy Porter, J Susan von Gremp, CL Patricia Hendrix, CK Lynne Rotert, P Dorothy Bunner, BJ Cathy Brandt, AG Terry Gregory, L Marsha Jackson, AC Cathy Allen, U Mathilda Hulett, BE

Executive Board Stephanie Jenkins, CL Rita Stewart, AL Sallie Huss, CY Layne Bourland, DI Earline Tripp, BQ Julie Gaddy, BH

Assistant to the Executive Board Mary Schwartz, CC

Convention Chairmen Karen Carper, DB Diane Johnston, DB Dianne Jones, DB

Credentials Report Number of Chapter in Arkansas 114 Number of chapters with delegates necessary to establish quorum 57 Quorum? Yes Number of chapters represented in convention 110 Number of local chapter delegates 209 State Chapter Officers 6 Past Presidents of Arkansas State Chapter 19 Chairman of Finance and Budget 1 Chairman of Nominating Committee 1 Assistant to the Executive Board 1 Chairman of Convention 3 Total 240

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MINUTES

In 2011, a single vice president will be elected. The use of first and second vice president will cease in the minutes after the 2011 vice president is installed.

ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER, P.E.O. SISTERHOOD May 6-7 2011

PROCEEDINGS

Thursday, May 5, 2011 Wyndham Riverfront, North Little Rock

9:00 a.m. .................................................................................................... Preconvention Board Meeting

12:30 p.m. ................................................................................ Lunch - with International Representative

1:30 p.m. ...................................................................... Board Meeting with International Representative

4:00 p.m. ..................................................................................................... Past Presidents Club Meeting

6:30 p.m. .................................................................................................................. Annual Board Dinner

Friday, May 6, 2011 Wyndham Riverfront, North Little Rock

8:00 a.m. ............................................ Room Preparation and Setup for Registration and Displays

9:00 a.m. ........................................................... Rehearsal (Guards, Tellers, Pages and Musicians)

9:15 - 10:15 a.m. .................................................................. Rehearsal for Time of Remembrance

MINUTES

Friday, May 6, 2011

The 78th Annual Convention of Arkansas State Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood convened at 1:30pm, Friday, May 6, 2011at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock. Chapters L, R, Z, AA, AW, BF, BQ, CO, CT, CZ, DB, DF, DJ, and DK, served as hostesses.

Chapter, member(s) of honor and past state presidents. The meeting was called to order by President Stephanie Jenkins, Chapter CL at 1:35 p.m.

Susan von Gremp, Chapter CL, PPASC delivered the invocation.

Cathy Allen, Chapter U, PPASC, led the Pledge of Allegiance, after which Helen Daniel, Chapter L, led the singing

The president welcomed all on behalf of the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter.

Head Guard Diane Higginbothom, Chapter AW gave the report of the guards.

In the first report of the Credentials Committee, Chairman Jeanne Fitzgerald, Chapter BQ, announced there were 235 members of convention entitled to vote.

On behalf of the committee, Jeanne Fitzgerald moved the report be adopted. There being a majority in the affirmative the report was adopted.

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A quorum being present, the president declared the 78th convention of Arkansas State Chapter opened in due form and ready for the transaction of business.

Marsha Jackson, Chapter AC, PPASC led the singing of the Opening Ode, followed by the reciting of the Objects and Aims.

The devotion was given by Betsy Dietz, Chapter AZ. Susan Goss, Valorie Lawson, and Mary Schambarger from Chapter CL gave the vocal response.

Earline Tripp, Chapter BQ, secretary, moved that the rules of convention, as printed in the program, be adopted. The motion was seconded and adopted.

Earline Tripp, secretary, moved the adoption of the printed program with necessary changes. The motion was seconded and adopted.

The members of the Committee to Approve Minutes of Convention were introduced and thanked for assisting the secretary with the minutes.

Janie Harrison, Chapter CA, Suzanne Kenner, Chapter DP, and Nancy Skinner, Chapter CD.

President Stephanie Jenkins, introduced and welcomed Mary Ann Langston, as the Representative of International Chapter. Mary Ann, is a member of Chapter C, Charlotte, NC, past president of North Carolina and currently serves the International Chapter as a trustee of the P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education.

The president announced that Mary Ann Langston, Representative of International Chapter would serve as convention parliamentarian. Member of Honor, Cathy Allen, Chapter U is a past president of Arkansas and currently serves the International Chapter as Educational Loan Fund trustee. The president also introduced Mathilda Hulett, BE, PPASC and announced that she has been appointed to the Cottey College Board of Trustees. Her appointment will start June 1st. Marsha Jackson, Chapter AC, PPASC introduced the 17 past presidents in attendance. President Stephanie Jenkins introduced the members of the executive board: Rita Stewart, AL-Little Rock, First Vice President; Sallie Huss, CY-Hot Springs Village, Second Vice President; Layne Bourland,, DI-Maumelle, Organizer; Earline Tripp, BQ-Batesville, Secretary; Julie Gaddy, BH-Fayetteville, Treasurer.

packet. She encouraged members to read the important information about what the officers accomplished over the last year and reports were filed with the secretary to be included in the proceedings of convention. The chapter delegates were welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the experience of convention, to go away

state convention were asked to stand. Convention appointments and committees are listed in the printed program on pages 4 and 5.

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All Arkansas P.E.O. sisters registered as visitors were warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend all business meetings and convention activities. Mary Vandiver, Chapter C, North Carolina was recognized.

By authorization of the executive board, the secretary moved to grant disbandment to Chapter BK. The vote was favorable and the disbandment was granted, effective May 6, 2011.

Earline Tripp, secretary, read a letter from Liz Garrels, President of International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Following the introduction by President Stephanie Jenkins, the Representative of International Chapter Mary Ann Langston presented the keynote address encouraging Arkansas P.E.O.s to embrace change. The president thanked her for her inspiring message

President Stephanie Jenkins called attention to the copy of the budget provided each member of convention. (Program, pg.21) She introduced the Finance Committee chairman Patti Swinford, AR - Pocahontas, who introduced other members of her committee: Lauren Maxwell, E-Conway and Sonya Jones, BH-Fayetteville. The chairman announced there is a correction in the program to the recommendation of the surplus of funds. The

nformation regarding review of accounts, study of audit, preparation of budget and recommendation for surplus funds.

The chairman moved the adoption of the report. By general consent, the vote was divided into three parts and a majority voted in favor of each of the following:

(1) adoption of the budget,

(2) transfer of surplus funds,

(3) remainder of the report.

The President stated that the adoption of the report approved the report of the treasurer.

The president thanked the members of the Finance Committee for their careful attention to the financial details of the Arkansas State Chapter this past year. The audit report was on display for anyone to read.

Melissa Anthony, CK, Nominating Committee member, introduced the committee and gave the report of the Nominating Committee. The president thanked the committee for its work.

The next order of business was election of officers.

There being no further nominations from the floor, the nominations were declared closed. There being no objection, the written ballot was dispensed with and a voice vote was taken. The entire slate as presented was elected as officers of Arkansas State Chapter for the ensuing year.

President: Rita Stewart, Chapter AL, Little Rock

Vice President: Layne Bourland, Chapter DI, Maumelle

Organizer: Earline Tripp, Chapter BQ, Batesville

Treasurer: Julie Gaddy, Chapter BH, Fayetteville

Secretary: Betsy Dietz, Chapter AZ, Little Rock

The president announced the installation of new officers would take place during the second meeting of convention on Saturday.

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Membership Committee

Sallie Huss, chairman of the Membership Committee presented a report after introducing the members of the committee: Susan Von Gremp, CL- Bentonville, PPASC and Layne Bourland, DI-Maumelle. (Program, pg. 18)

The presidethe secretary to be included in the proceedings of convention. She invited the committee chairmen to stand and be thanked for their hard work this year.

By general consent, the Annual Report of Membership of Disbanded Chapters AF, AQ, AV, BP, and CS was not read but will be included in the proceedings of convention.

The next order of business was election of delegates to Convention of International Chapter. The list of nominees and alternates can be found on page 18 of the convention program. The president announced that if there was no objection the list would not be read.

Delegates nominated to International Convention 2011, Saint Louis

Group I: Cathe Carnes, CF alternate Laura Bettis Group II: Mary Blankenship, BS alternate Joyce Rowland Group III: Christy White, CZ alternate Ree Routon Group IV: Zoe Ann Hines, Y alternate Joy Shirron Group V: Paula Boaz, CW alternate Deborah Nipper Group VI: Susan Jessup, AX alternate Hallie Beard Group VII: Martha Altom, X alternate Mary Alice Nease Group VIII: Georgeanne McIlveene, CT alternate Dana Simmons Rand Group IX: Cheryl Schrimer, BD alternate Frances Wohlford Group X: Julie Gaddy, BH alternate Ann Rosso Group XI: Charlotte Pfalzgraf, CQ alternate Sheila Birch Group XII: Jean Lemmon, V alternate Nancy Norwood Group XIII: Sue Smith, CD alternate Nancy Skinner Group XIV: Patricia Pike, DE alternate Sarah Loufek Group XV: Susan Barefield, CG alternate Cheryl Smith Group XVI: Karen Carper, DB alternate Diane Johnston

Upon hearing no objection, the written ballot was dispensed with and a voice vote taken. The delegates and alternates listed were elected

The president announced that 4 past presidents are entitled, according to the Constitution, to attend Convention of International Chapter. The secretary read the names of past state presidents entitled to meals and housing at Convention of International Chapter: Patsy McDonald, R, PPASC, Lu Elliott, W, PPASC, Marsha Jackson, AC, PPASC, and Stephanie Jenkins, CL.

Representative of International Chapter Mary Ann Langston shared the latest news from International Chapter including explaining the importance of meeting the deadlines for annual reports, timely reporting of changes in membership, and 90% of operating funds come from dues.

The president described the locations of the gift box, suggestion box, and/or question box and informed the convention that the q

Announcements were made by Convention Chairman Diane Johnston, DB, Dianne Jones, DB, and Karen Carper, DB.

The president declared convention in recess until May 7, 8:30 am. She announced that special music would begin at 8:15 am.

RECESS

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4:00 5:00 p.m. ....................................... Delegates Workshop ...................................... Silver City 5, 6, 7

5:00 p.m. ............................................. 2013 Convention Meeting .......................................... Silver City 5

5:00 p.m. ......................................... International Delegate Meeting .......................... Board Rm, 3rd floor

6:30 8:00 p.m. ............................................ Projects Dinner ................................................ Silver City 1-4

8:00 9:00 p.m. .............. ............. Silver City 5, 6, 7

SECOND MEETING

Saturday Morning, May 7, 2011

Organizer Layne Bourland presented the period of instruction entitled How Does Your Garden GRO?. She was assisted by Chapter DI. The president thanked Layne for this instruction.

President Stephanie Jenkins called the second meeting of the 78th Convention of Arkansas State Chapter to order at 8:50 a.m.

Head Guard Diane Higginbothom gave the report of the guards. The president thanked the guards, tellers, and their adviser, Lynne Rotert, Chapter P, PPASC

Jeanne Fitzgerald gave the second report of the Credentials Committee. 240 members of convention were reported. On motion of the chairman, the second report was adopted.

Jeanne Fitzgerald also gave the following report:

Number of visitors to convention: 162

Number of BILs in attendance: 10

The president introduced the other members of the committee: Deann Coleman, Chapter Z and Myra Wood, Chapter DJ.

President Stephanie Jenkins recognized the hostess chapters and thanked them for the outstanding planning, organizing and getting the work done for this convention.

The president thanked pianist Pam Liles, Chapter AA, song leader Helen Daniel, Chapter L, and photographer Sarah Agee, Chapter S, for their service.

Marilyn Allen, DO and a member of the Mountain Home, Arkansas P.E.O. Group was recognized.

In preparation for the presentation of amendments to the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Arkansas State Chapter, the president requested all members of convention to be in assigned seats and asked visitors to leave one vacant row behind the delegates. She instructed the convention in the procedure for presentation of amendments and voting. She announced that adopted amendments would take effect at the close of convention (as specified in the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Arkansas State Chapter).

The report of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee was given by the chairman Dotty Bunner, BJ, PPASC, who first introduced the other members of the committee: Betsie Czeschin, DN, and Mary Jean Cannell, DC

A&R Chairman Dotty Bunner presented the 2011 proposed amendments, with the corrected amendment #7, to the Bylaws of Arkansas State Chapter. Page numbers refer to the 2010 Bylaws and Standing Rules.

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1. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

Lodging and meals shall be provided for members of convention, the convention coordinator and up to four pages appointed by the president for the following: president, past presidents and International representative.

The amendment was adopted. 2. Submitted by Chapter AZ, Little Rock

read: One delegate from each local chapter, the president being the delegate if

possible.

A written ballot was taken and the amendment was defeated by a count of 22 affirmative and 204 negative. 3. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

(page 55) Amend Article IV

Each chapter shall be visited every four years.

The amendment was adopted. 4. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

(page 55) Amend Article IV, Section 4 by adding a new bullet point to read: To contact, two years in advance, the hostess group that is to host that convention and to advise

the group concerning its responsibility.

The amendment was adopted. 5. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

To provide a copy of the proceedings to those specified in Part II, Article VIII, Section 6 of the Constitution, three copies to the organizer for use for new chapters, two copies to the state historian, two copies to the immediate past state president, one copy each to the members of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee, chairmen of Finance and Nominating Committees, the chairmen of the next two state conventions and the executive assistant.

The amendment was adopted. 6. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

(page 56) Amend Article V, by striking out the first and seventh bullet points; and by adding three new bullet points to read:

To pay convention expenses as directed by the president and convention chairman. To assist the executive board with technology during convention. To maintain the state website as directed by the president and executive board.

The amendment was adopted.

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7. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

The president shall appoint at the beginning of her term, subject to the approval of the executive

board, a chairman for three of the International projects. Each of these chairmen shall serve a two-year term under the direction of a designated state office.

PROVISO: In 2012, the president shall appoint a chairman for each of the International projects and designate three to serve for a term of one year and three to serve for a term of two years.

The amendment was adopted as corrected.

THE FOLLOWING FOUR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WERE CONSIDERED SERIATIM

8. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter (page 58) Amend Article VII, Section 9 by striking out the first paragraph and inserting a new first paragraph to read:

This committee shall be composed of a past state president and two active resident members of the state chapter, one to be appointed annually by the president for a three-year term. The state vice president shall serve as ex officio member.

9. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

All standing committees of the Arkansas State Chapter shall be rotating committees, consisting of

three members, except for the Cottey College Scholarship Committee. 10. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

To serve as ex officio member of the Finance and Membership Committees.

11. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter (page 55) Amend Article IV, Section 4 by striking out the sixth bullet point.

The amendments were adopted. 12. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

(page 59) Amend Article XII by adding a new Section 4 to read: Section 4. FINANCE. An annual financial statement shall be sent to the vice president of Arkansas

State Chapter by March 10, the report to cover period March 1 to the following February 28/29.

The amendment was adopted. A & R Chairman, Dotty Bunner, presented the proposed amendment to the Standing Rules of Arkansas State Chapter. 13. Submitted by the Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter

(page 61) Amend Standing Rule 5 by striking out paragraph F and inserting a new paragraph F to read: F. Distribution: Chapters shall send one complete and fastened yearbook before August 1 to each

state officer and a second yearbook to the treasurer for display at state convention.

The amendment was adopted.

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At the direction on the A & R Committee, the chairman moved the adoption of the following resolution.

Resolved, That the 2011-2012 Executive Board of Arkansas State Chapter be authorized to correct article and section designations, punctuation and cross-references, and to make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of Arkansas State chapter.

The vote was in the affirmative and the resolution was adopted.

The president thanked the members of the committee for their work.

Representative of International Chapter Mary Ann Langston and Organizer Layne Bourland answered questions from the question box.

President Stephanie Jenkins made her closing remarks to convention; Scatter Joy, a choice for life.

The next order of business was the installation of officers.

Earline Tripp, called the roll of the newly elected officers of Arkansas State Chapter. Mary Ann Langston, Representative of International Chapter, installed the officers.

President: Rita Stewart, Chapter AL, Little Rock

Vice President: Layne Bourland, Chapter DI, Maumelle

Organizer: Earline Tripp, Chapter BQ, Batesville

Treasurer: Julie Gaddy, Chapter BH, Fayetteville

Secretary: Betsy Dietz, Chapter AZ, Little Rock.

Rita Stewart, newly elected Arkansas State President, accepted the gavel and asked the Representative of International Chapter to present the past president credentials to Stephanie Jenkins. Mathilda Hulett, BE,

her seat with the other past presidents.

Arkansas State President Rita Stewart gave her incoming remarks and announced her theme: Prescription of the Heart: Promoting Education to Others

By unanimous consent, convention rule #5 was suspended to allow photos during the next item of business. An invitation to the 2012 Convention of Arkansas State Chapter to be held in Little Rock on April 27 and 28, 2012, was extended by hostess chapters C, I, W, X, AK, AL, AX, AZ, BV, CK, DI, DL, and DM.

President Rita Stewart accepted the invitation to the 2012 Arkansas convention on behalf of the Arkansas State Chapter.

The president announced that Rule #5 was back in effect and photographs were not allowed.

Representative of International Chapter Mary Ann Langston gave a few closing remarks.

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President Rita Stewart announced committee appointments, which had been approved by the newly elected executive board. She explained that the committee list handouts were distributed and a copy should be made for the Yearbook Chairman. The information can also be found on the state website.

Convention Chairmen Dianne Jones, Diane Johnston, and Karen Carper reminded convention participants to complete their evaluation forms so future hostess chapters could use them in planning conventions.

There was no unfinished business.

Convention of Arkansas State Chapter, P.E.O. Sisterhood was closed at 11:20 a.m.

Earline Tripp

Secretary

Convention delegates and visitors were dismissed following the recessional of the executive board, Representative of International Chapter, Member of Honor and past presidents. A receiving line for newly elected officers, immediate past president and the Representative of International Chapter was formed in the lobby.

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BYLAWS OF ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

AMENDED May 7, 2011

North Little Rock, AR

Section 1. MEETINGS of Arkansas State Chapter shall convene during the month of May. The date and place of meeting may be changed by the executive board, with the consent of hostess chapters. Section 2. HOSTESS CHAPTERS are grouped geographically. These chapters shall select general chairmen, and such committees as are necessary. The groupings shall be arranged by the Groupings Committee (Article VII, Section 4) and shall be printed in the state chapter proceedings. Lodging and meals shall be provided for members of convention, the convention coordinator and up to four pages appointed by the president for the following: president, past presidents, and International representative. Section 3. PLACE. The executive board, after consultation with the hostess chapters and convention coordinator, shall designate the convention site. Section 4. CONVENTION COORDINATOR(S). Convention coordinator(s) may be appointed by the executive board for each of three consecutive convention years and may be the same person(s) from year to year. Selection of a coordinator will be based upon her qualifications and experience with event planning. She must be an active member of an Arkansas P.E.O. chapter and be willing to volunteer her services. The coordinator will be reimbursed for necessary expenses approved by the board. Section 5. FINANCE. The convention of Arkansas State Chapter will be financed by funds from Arkansas State Chapter and supplemented by hostess chapters. Section 6. MEMBERS. The convention of the Arkansas State Chapter shall consist of the following (active) members, when present and registered:

Executive board Past presidents of the state chapter Resident past presidents of International Chapter Two delegates from each local chapter, the president being a delegate when feasible Historian Chairman, or acting chairman, of the Amendments and Recommendations, Finance, Nominating, and special committees, if appointed.

Executive assistant to Arkansas State Chapter (as long as she is an active member of an Arkansas chapter)

Chairman or chairmen (no more than three) of the current convention. Section 7. FORMAL ACTION. Any item passed by convention of Arkansas State Chapter shall become effective immediately following the close of convention, unless otherwise ordered, and must be implemented as soon as official written notice is received from the executive board.

Section 1. DELEGATES to Convention of International Chapter shall be chosen by rotation of groups of seven local chapters or major fraction thereof, arranged geographically by the Groupings Committee. The groupings shall be printed each year in the Proceedings of the convention of Arkansas State Chapter.

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Section 2. DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES to the Convention of International Chapter shall be nominated by the local chapters entitled to representation by the first meeting in March of the year in which Convention of International Chapter convenes. Names of nominees shall be sent to the president and secretary of the state chapter before the state convention, and the name of each nominee for delegate shall be presented to the state chapter convention for election. To be eligible for election, a nominee shall be a member of convention or shall have served as delegate in a previous convention of Arkansas State Chapter. The president of the state chapter shall fill any vacancies in the delegation by appointment: first, the alternate nominated by the chapter entitled to representation; second, a member from the chapter entitled to representation; third, a member from the group of chapters to be represented; and fourth, a member of the state chapter. Section 3. PAST STATE PRESIDENTS of Arkansas State Chapter shall choose from the active, resident members of the group, in order of service, the members entitled to housing and meals. The immediate past president shall be one of this number. Vacancies in the delegation of past presidents shall be filled by this group. ARTI Section 1. SEQUENCE OF OFFICERS. The sequence of officers shall be president, vice president, organizer, treasurer and secretary. Section 2. ELIGIBILITY. Any member of convention who has served as president of an Arkansas chapter for one term shall be eligible for office on the state chapter executive board. Two members of the same chapter shall not serve on the executive board at the same time. Section 3. TENURE. An officer of Arkansas State Chapter shall not serve for more than two consecutive terms in the same office. The president shall not serve two consecutive terms. Section 4. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. A nominating committee shall be composed of three active resident members of the state chapter, one to be appointed annually by the president for

ex officio members. If it is impossible for the immediate past president to serve, then a past state president shall be appointed by the current president. This committee shall present at the state convention the name of one candidate for each office. Selection of the nominee(s) shall be made from recommendations of the local chapters. Nominee(s) shall be members of convention. Personal interviews with each candidate may be held at the discretion of the nominating committee. Names of candidates may be submitted to the nominating committee by local chapters and by the nominating committee. Each candidate must give her consent to be nominated at the state convention. Section 5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Election shall be by written ballot, unless there are no further nominations from the floor for each office called for in sequence, in which case, by general consent, the ballot may be dispensed with and the vote taken viva voce for the entire ticket. If there are nominations from the floor for one or more offices, separate elective ballots for each such office shall be taken in sequence. A majority of votes cast shall elect.

The executive board shall consult and advise during the annual interval and shall transact necessary business. Appointments for the new term may be made and approved after election.

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Section 1. PRESIDENT. The duties of the president shall be: To receive, proofread and transmit a copy of all proceedings materials to the appointed proceedings printer prior to convention of the given year. The deadline for receiving materials from all officers; project chairmen, and committee chairmen shall be

To proofread the minutes of the convention at which she presides and the state bylaws and standing rules before the secretary has them printed.

To file with the state historian a history of her term of office upon her retirement. To act as chairman of the state delegation to the Convention of International Chapter, or appoint a representative.

To arrange for the report of Convention of International Chapter to be given to each chapter and P.E.O. Group.

To serve as ex officio member of all standing committees except the nominating committee.

To communicate P.E.O. information to all chapters utilizing timely and effective means. To serve as proxy for the organizer.

Section 2. VICE PRESIDENT. The duties of the vice president shall be: To serve as chairman of the Arkansas Cottey College Scholarship Committee. To serve as adviser to the Arkansas State Cottey College chairman and to supervise a display at state convention.

To serve as ex officio member of the Finance and Membership Committees. To notify, before annual election, each chapter entitled to representation in Convention of International Chapter by February 1st of that year.

To preside at the projects hour. To prepare for presentation at preconvention board meeting a proposed nominee for each of the committees: Amendments and Recommendations, Cottey College Scholarship, Finance, Groupings, Nominating, Membership, and a member to any committee where a vacancy may occur; these appointments to be approved by the executive board immediately following her installation as President.

To serve as proxy for the organizer. To arrange the Time of Remembrance at convention. The memorial roll is to include only those names reported from March 1 to the last day of February, inclusive.

To have supervision of reciprocity groups and the P.E.O. Groups in the state. To serve as adviser to the Arkansas State P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship

Fund chairman and to supervise a display at state convention. Section 3. ORGANIZER. The duties of the organizer shall be:

To organize new local chapters as directed in the Constitution, Part III, Article I, Section 1. To make an official visit or direct the proxy organizers to visit local chapters. Each chapter shall be visited every four years. At the discretion of the executive board, workshops may be scheduled in a district during a year when no official visit is scheduled.

To make a visit or direct a proxy to visit any chapter not attending state reimbursement for mileage, meals and housing).

To supervise a Period of Instruction during the days of convention of state chapter. To attend the Convention of International Chapter or be represented by an alternate. To serve as ex officio member of the Nominating Committee with the immediate past president.

To contact, two years in advance, the hostess group that is to host that convention and to advise the group concerning its responsibilities.

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Section 4. TREASURER. The duties of the treasurer shall be: To arrange the review of local chapter yearbooks annually and direct that the chapter be notified if corrections are required.

To arrange the review of local chapter bylaws and standing rules annually and direct that the chapter be notified if corrections are required.

To arrange for the display of yearbooks at convention. To arrange the Anniversary Chapters and Golden Girls Celebration during

convention. To serve as ex officio member of the Finance Committee. To attend the Convention of International Chapter as a visitor. To serve as adviser to the Arkansas State P.E.O. Scholar Awards chairman and to the Arkansas State P.E.O. STAR Scholarship chairman and to supervise displays for each at state convention.

To serve as proxy for the organizer. Section 5. SECRETARY. The duties of the secretary shall be:

To have the minutes and the bylaws and standing rules, as amended, distributed within two months after the convention of state chapter. Copy shall be submitted to the immediate past president for her approval.

To provide a copy of the proceedings to those specified in Part II, Article VIII, Section 6, of the Constitution, three copies to the organizer for use for new

chapters, two copies to the state historian, two copies to the immediate past state president, one copy each to the members of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee, chairmen of Finance and Nominating Committees, the chairmen of the next two state conventions, and the executive assistant.

To maintain a program file for the purpose of collecting and making available programs for local chapters.

To accompany the organizer or her proxy on two official visits and then serve as proxy for the organizer.

To serve as adviser to the Arkansas State P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund chairman and to the Arkansas State P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education chairman and

to supervise displays for each at state convention.

ARTICLE V SPECIAL DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT The duties of the executive assistant shall be:

To prepare copies of the membership summary for members of convention. To deposit funds as directed by the executive board. To pay all bills as directed by the president and the executive board. To have books ready for auditing at the end of the fiscal year. To report to convention of state chapter a summary of all monies received and disbursed, and amounts on hand in all funds of the state chapter.

To maintain the financial records of the state chapter. To send and receive Annual Reports for local chapters. To pay convention expenses as directed by the president and convention chairman. To assist the executive board with technology during convention. To maintain the state website as directed by the president and executive board.

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ARTICLE VI FINANCE Section 1. DUESdollars and fifty cents ($32.50) per active member, which shall be allocated as follows:

for Cottey College; nine dollars and fifty cents ($9.50) Arkansas State Chapter Dues which includes six dollars and fifteen cents ($6.15) state chapter general fund, two dollars and ten cents ($2.10) Arkansas State Convention Fund, and one dollar and twenConvention Fund. Section 2. Upon majority vote and recommendation of a local chapter, and the unanimous vote of the executive board of the state chapter, a member who can no longer participate in local chapter life for reasons of health, financial difficulties, or advanced age, may be exempt from state chapter dues. The local chapter president shall make the request in writing to the president of the Arkansas State Chapter by November 1 of the year in question. Section 3. The Arkansas State Chapter shall pay all necessary expenses of the organizer and/or her proxy. Each local chapter shall provide meals and lodging of the organizer or her proxy at the time of visitation, or organization of a new chapter, and shall pay the state treasurer annually, on or before March 10, the sum of ten dollars ($10.00) to be known as the organizer's fee. Section 4. A local chapter shall be responsible for the expenses incurred by phone or wire in making out annual reports. Section 5. Arkansas State Chapter shall pay all traveling expenses of the president, the organizer, and the treasurer to the Convention of International Chapter. Arkansas State Chapter shall pay the transportation of each chapter delegate, the immediate past president, and the past presidents of Arkansas State Chapter who are elected as official delegates to the Convention of International Chapter. Choice of transportation shall be determined by the executive board. If the delegate wishes to provide her own transportation, she shall be reimbursed only the portion of transportation expense as determined by choice of transportation. Section 6. The fiscal year for the Arkansas State Chapter shall be from April 1 through March 31 of the following year. Section 7. The Arkansas State Convention Fund is available up to two years preceding each convention. If the expenses of the state convention exceed the total budgeted from the Arkansas State Convention Fund, the balance needed shall be collected equally from the hostess chapters. If state convention expenses are less than the amount budgeted from Arkansas State Convention Fund, the balance is to be returned to the State Convention Fund. Each local chapter shall provide for travel expenses of its delegates to the state convention. A registration fee of one hundred dollars ($100) per chapter and a convention assessment of $2.40 for each active member of the chapter shall be paid whether or not the delegates attend, and shall be sent to the executive assistant at the same time as state and International dues. These funds shall be allocated to the Arkansas State Convention Fund. Section 8. Arkansas State Chapter shall pay all necessary expenses of its officers in conducting the business of the state chapter. Officers of the state chapter shall render an itemized account of expenditures at each meeting of the executive board. An annual report of these expenses shall be sent to the chairman of the Finance Committee by April 1. Arkansas State Chapter shall pay necessary expenses for no more than four board meetings, a meeting prior to convention, and one or two more at the discretion of the president; and workshop meetings as necessary.

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Arkansas State Chapter shall pay the necessary transportation expenses of the state Cottey College chairman and of other eligible members attending the Cottey College Seminar when held, and those officers invited by International to attend the L.E.A.D. Conference held annually in Des Moines. Section 9. AUDIT. A qualified CPA firm shall audit the financial records of the state chapter for the fiscal period April 1 through March 31.

All standing committees of the Arkansas State Chapter shall be rotating committees, consisting of three members, except for the Cottey College Scholarship Committee. The senior member, in point of service, shall be the chairman, unless otherwise designated, and shall retire at the close of the state convention. In case of appointment of an entirely new committee, the president shall designate the chairman, second, and third members. Should a vacancy occur on a committee, the member serving the shortest remaining term shall be chairman. Other committees, standing or special, shall be appointed by the president or the executive board from time to time as deemed necessary to carry on the work of the state chapter. Section 1. AMENDMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. This committee shall be composed of three active, resident members of the state chapter, one to be appointed annually by the

This committee shall consider amendments and recommendations presented by the executive board of the Arkansas State Chapter, by local chapters, and/or standing committees, at least five months before the convention of the Arkansas State Chapter. Section 2. ARKANSAS COTTEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP. The committee shall receive applications for a Cottey College scholarship; make investigations, and present recommendations to the executive board. A committee member shall excuse herself from the application process if she is related to the applicant. The chairman of this committee shall be the vice president of the state chapter. The second member appointed by the president on even years for a two year term shall be the State Cottey Project Chairman, and the third member appointed annually by

on odd years. Section 3. FINANCE. This committee shall be composed of three active resident members of the

vice president, the state treasurer, and the assistant to the treasurer shall be ex officio members. The duties of this committee shall be: To prepare a budget for Arkansas State Chapter. Section 4. GROUPINGS. This committee shall consist of the three immediate past presidents of the state chapter. The senior member shall be chairman, and shall retire at the close of the annual convention of Arkansas State Chapter. The immediate past president shall become the new member of the committee. The duties of the Groupings Committee shall be to arrange local chapters into groups for convention hostess groups and representation to Convention of International Chapter; to maintain a schedule of the groups for ten years in advance; and to review annually these schedules and report to convention of state chapter. This committee shall consider wishes of the chapters in grouping for convention, make adjustments where necessary, and revise the hostess chapter groups as deemed necessary. Section 5. HISTORIAN. The executive board shall appoint a historian who shall serve for a period of three years and may be reappointed. It shall be the historian's duty to collect and edit P.E.O. data relative to Arkansas during her term of office. She shall have two volumes of the

es are to be kept with the presidents and historian's supplies.

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Section 6. HISTORY COMMITTEE. Each eighth year from the publication of the most recent

appoint incremental publication of the state history. Section 7. NOMINATING. (See Article III, Section 4) Section 8. INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS. The president shall appoint at the beginning of her term, subject to the approval of the executive board, a chairman for three of the International

state officer. The duties of each chairman shall be to conduct all business related to her project and to report monthly to the assigned state officer regarding the business of the project. Proviso: In 2012 the president shall appoint a chairman for each of the International projects and designate three to serve for a term of one year and three to serve for a term of two years. Section 9. MEMBERSHIP. This committee shall be composed of a past state president, and two active, resident members of the state chapter, one to be appointed annually for a three year term. The state vice president shall serve as ex officio member. The duties of the Membership Committee shall be to promote the growth and development of local chapters; to stress quality of membership and responsibilities of each P.E.O. member; to encourage all forms of membership enhancement; to keep records of membership growth; and to assist unaffiliates and members of disbanded chapters.

Section 1. One not a P.E.O., desiring to select a charter list, shall be recommended by five P.E.O.s who know her personally before she shall receive instructions and a petition form. These recommendations shall be in the form of personal letters. The proper consent form shall be sent to the organizer. Section 2. Each charter initiate shall be recommended to the organizer by a personal letter from three active members. Section 3. In a city where one or more chapters exist, there shall be at least two P.E.O.s on the petition for a new chapter.

Section 1. The Arkansas State Chapter shall establish and maintain a Bertha L. Sanders Memorial Trust Fund, in honor of the first Arkansas State Chapter President. Section 2. This fund shall be increased by donations, gifts, devises or bequests, which shall apply on the principal. The income alone shall be used for Cottey College scholarships, to be administered by the Arkansas Cottey College Scholarship Committee. ARTICLE X ARKANSAS COTTEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Section 1. Provided a recommendation is made by the Arkansas Cottey College Scholarship Committee and the executive board, Arkansas State Chapter shall grant annual Cottey College scholarships of not less than $1,000. This scholarship shall be rassessment from each chapter, payable in March, and by the income from the assets of the Bertha L. Sanders Memorial Trust Fund, payable annually. Personal contributions and bequests to apply on this scholarship or to promote additional scholarships may be received.

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Section 2. Applications for scholarships shall be made to the committee by March 1. Scholarships shall be awarded annually to first and/or second year Arkansas students recommended by the Arkansas Cottey College Scholarship Committee. A student applying for the first time must have been recommended by a local chapter and must have been accepted for admission to Cottey College by March 1.

Section 1. PURPOSE. Local chapters or their representatives in a city or district may unite to welcome unaffiliated P.E.O. members, and to promote the acquaintance of all members in the city or district. Section 2. SUPERVISION. Each reciprocity group so formed shall be under the supervision of the vice president of the Arkansas State Chapter. The bylaws of the reciprocity group shall be sent to her annually by March 10. Section 3. NAME. The name of such a group may be chosen by the group. Section 4. BYLAWS. Each group shall adopt bylaws consistent with the laws of the Sisterhood and subject to the approval of the executive board of the state chapter. Section 5. OFFICERS. Names and addresses of president, secretary and treasurer shall be submitted by March 10 of each year to the vice president of Arkansas State Chapter. The secretary shall include the name and complete mailing information of the contact person(s) for the city or area represented. Section 6. FINANCE. An annual financial statement shall be sent to the vice president of Arkansas State Chapter by March 10, the report to cover period March 1 to the following February 28/29.

Section 1. ESTABLISHMENT. P.E.O. Groups may be formed as stated in the Constitution, Part III, Article XIV. Section 2. SUPERVISION. Each group so formed shall be under the supervision of the vice president of the state chapter. Section 3. OFFICERS. Names and addresses of president, secretary and treasurer shall be submitted by March 10 of each year to the vice president of Arkansas State Chapter. The secretary shall include the name and complete mailing information of the contact person(s) for the city or area represented. Section 4. FINANCE. An annual financial statement shall be sent to the vice president of Arkansas State Chapter by March 10, the report to cover period March 1 to the following February 28/29. ARTICLE XIII Section 1. Each local chapter president shall complete . This form shall be read and approved at the first regular meeting in February. Copies shall be mailed to the state president, state organizer, state historian and to all nonresident chapter members. A copy

. Section 2. A local chapter recording secretary shall send a copy of chapter bylaws to the treasurer of the state chapter by March 1. Any amendments to the P.E.O. Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules, made at Convention of International Chapter, affecting bylaws of local chapters, automatically amend local bylaws and/or standing rules without a chapter vote.

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Section 3. Local chapters shall follow the official visit and workshop schedule as outlined in Article IV, Section 4. Section 4. Each local chapter shall pay the expenses of sending their elected officers or their representatives to regional workshops. ARTICLE X

govern all meetings in matters not covered by these bylaws and the Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

Section 1. Amendments to the Bylaws of Arkansas State Chapter shall be proposed only by local chapters, the executive board, or standing committees of the state chapter and shall be submitted in writing to the chairman of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee by

present and voting in convention of Arkansas State Chapter, provided that copies of the proposed amendments shall have been sent at least thirty days before convention to each local chapter, members of the state executive board, chairman of the Nominating Committee, chairman of all standing committees, resident past presidents of International Chapter and past presidents of the state chapter. Section 2present in convention. Such proposed amendments may be adopted by a three-fourths vote of members present and voting in convention of Arkansas State Chapter.

STANDING RULES OF ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

1. The flags of the United States of America and Canada shall be displayed prominently at

convention of Arkansas State Chapter. 2. 3. The chairman of a standing committee shall submit to the president a draft of any letter

concerning P.E.O. projects two weeks before she sends such letters to the chapters. 4. by Eloise

Barksdale and dedicated to Elsa Vaught, past state president. 5. Requirements for chapter yearbooks shall be: A. Size: Any size convenient for filing and mailing; suggested 4"x 6". B. Cover and/or title page:

Chapter letters no periods or quotation marks Town and state Year covered by program Date of organization

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C. Required Contents: Place, hour, and date of meeting Program theme for year Names and addresses of state officers, executive assistant,

historian and state projects chairmen Names and addresses of resident and nonresident members

(separate lists) including husband's initial, zip code, phone

List of local officers List of standing committees: Auditing, Cottey College, P.E.O.

Educational Loan Fund (ELF), P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund (IPS), P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE), P.E.O. Scholar Awards, P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, Counsel for Membership, Technology and Membership

Local chapter bylaws and standing rules List for each meeting:

Date of meeting Hostess and/or place of meeting Programs, including required programs (see D, standing rule 5) Required business or reports (see E, standing rule 5)

D. Required Programs: Report of Convention of Arkansas State Chapter (annually) and include

the study of the state bylaws and standing rules changes Report of Convention of International Chapter including the Study of

Constitution changes following Convention of International Chapter (held in the fall of odd-numbered years)

E. Required Reports and/or Items of Business: At least 2 reports for each P.E.O. Project (Cottey, ELF, IPS, PCE, Scholar

Awards and STAR) will be presented during the year Procedure for chapter meeting, Ceremony of Initiation, and other

procedures as requested by the organizer

regular business meeting in February Election of officers, delegates and alternates to state convention

annually by or at the first regular business meeting in March (includes delegate and alternate to Convention of International Chapter, if applicable)

Newly elected officers will be installed at the first regular business meeting in March. Each officer shall hold office until her successor is elected and installed.

F. Distribution: Chapters shall send one complete and FASTENED yearbook before August 1 to each state officer and a second yearbook to the treasurer for display at state

convention.

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6. Local chapter bylaws shall include the following: ARTICLE 1. Meetings Section 1. Days of regular business meetings (Provisions for regular social meetings)

Fifteen (15) regular meetings a year of which one to three (1-3) may be regular social meetings and 12 must be regular business meetings. Regular business and social meetings must be indicated in yearbook.

Section 2. Provisions for exceptions If the date of a regular business meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting

may be held on that date, or on the date specified in the chapter bylaws for each exception, provided each exception is scheduled in the chapter yearbook. A meeting called for the purpose of an official visit by the organizer or her proxy may be considered a regular business meeting. Only meetings held in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be considered regular business meetings.

Section 3. Vacation period ARTICLE 2. Finance Section 1. Annual dues of resident members Section 2. Annual dues of nonresident members Section 3. Date payable ARTICLE 3. Committees Section 1. Names Section 2. Duties ARTICLE 4. Nominations Section 1. Specify method of nominating officers if different from Constitution, Part III, Article IV, Sec. 2 ARTICLE 5. Amendments Section 1. Method of amending (Note: Should other articles be deemed necessary, insert

them as needed, letting the article on amendments appear last.) 7. Local chapter standing rules shall include:

The first standing rule must state: Hour of meeting

may be amended previous notice or by a majority vote with notice. A standing rule shall be adopted or suspended by a majority vote. A vote to suspend applies only to the meeti

8. Amendments to the standing rules of Arkansas State Chapter shall be proposed only by

local chapters, the executive board, or standing committees of the state chapter and shall be submitted in writing to the chairman of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee by December 1. Such proposed amendments shall be adopted by a majority vote of members present and voting in convention of Arkansas State Chapter, provided that copies of the proposed amendments shall have been sent at least thirty days before convention to each local chapter, members of the state executive board, chairman of the Nominating Committee, chairman of all standing committees, resident past presidents of International Chapter and past presidents of the state chapter.

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OFFICERS OF ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER 2011 - 2012

President Rita Stewart, AL 2900 Hinson Road, Little Rock, 72212 501-225-9033 President@PEOArkansas.org Vice President Layne Bourland, DI 152 Diamond Pointe Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113 501-803-0655 VP@PEOArkansas.org Organizer Earline Tripp, BQ 130 Mill Run Trail, Batesville, AR 72501 870-698-9353 Organizer@PEOArkansas.org Treasurer Julie Gaddy, BH 3837 Leawood Way, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-442-4578 Treasurer@PEOArkansas.org Secretary Betsy Dietz, AZ 12112 Fairway Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212 501-425-5893 Secretary@PEOArkansas.org Executive Assistant to Arkansas State Chapter Mary Schwartz, CC P.O. Box 845, Russellville, AR 72811 479-968-5004 ExecAsst@PEOArkansas.org Historian Sue Pine, AK 2325 Lakeshore Drive, C-1, Hot Springs, AR 71913 PPASC 501-760-5421 Historian@PEOArkansas.org

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2010-2012 ARKANSAS STATE PROJECT CHAIRMEN

Appointed for 2 year term

COTTEY COLLEGE Ann Coleman, Chapter CI 1016 Montclair Blytheville, AR 72315 870-763-8147 (home) 870-838-3946 (cell) CotteyChair@PEOArkansas.org P.E.O. EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND (ELF) Sally Dungan, Chapter DH 95 Selkirk Drive Bella Vista, AR 72715 479-855-6208 (home) ELFChair@PEOArkansas.org P.E.O. INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP (IPS) Linda Guy, Chapter AB 203 W. Bolling Avenue Monticello, AR 71655 870-367-6765 (home) 870-723-5147 (cell) IPSChair@PEOArkansas.org P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION (PCE) Gretchen Douthit, Chapter AH 18 Rimrock Road Russellville, AR 72802 479-968-3602 PCEChair@PEOArkansas.org P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARDS Judy Pogemiller, Chapter CD 3 Narvaez Place Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 501-915-0062 (home) ScholarChair@PEOArkansas.org P.E.O. STAR AWARDS Christina (Tena) Jefferson, Chapter AS 2107 Camelot Drive Fort Smith, AR 72903 479-452-2039 (home) 479-221-3854 (cell) StarChair@PEOArkansas.org

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2011-2012 ARKANSAS STATE CHAPTER STANDING COMMITTEES Chairman is the first name listed for each committee.

AMENDMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Betsie Czeschin, DN P.O. Box 1966 870-435-1444H, 816-896-7122C Mountain Home, AR 72654 betsie@mtnhome.com Mary Jean Cannell, CR 18 Aracena Lane 501-922-5280 Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 rdcmjc@suddenlink.net Mary Kay Burton, I 42 Windsor Court 501-353-0812 Little Rock, AR 72212 mk-burton@att.net Ex-Officio member: Rita Stewart, AL 2900 Hinson Rd 501-225-9033 President A.S.C. Little Rock, AR 72723 President@PEOArkansas.org ARKANSAS COTTEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: Layne Bourland, DI 152 Diamond Pointe Drive, 501-803-0655 Vice President A.S.C. Maumelle, AR 72113 VP@PEOArkansas.org Ann Coleman, CI 1016 Montclair 870-763-8147H, 870-838-3946C Blytheville, AR 72315 CotteyChair@PEOArkansas.org Carolyn Davis, AL 14300 Chenal Parkway 501-954-7271 Little Rock, AR 72211 cbd05@comcast.net Ex-Officio member: Rita Stewart, AL 2900 Hinson Rd 501-225-9033 President A.S.C. Little Rock, AR 72723 President@PEOArkansas.org FINANCE: Lauren Maxwell, E 6 Evergreen 501-327-1884 Conway, AR 72034 laurenm@uca.edu Sonya Jones, BH #2 Mt. Nord 479-521-0143 Fayetteville, AR 72701 sunonus@aol.com Hallie Beard, AX 1420 Pinewood 501-315-1565 Benton, AR 72019 Hallie@aristotle.net Ex-Officio members: Rita Stewart, AL 2900 Hinson Road 501-225-9033 President A.S.C. Little Rock, AR 72212 President@PEOArkansas.org Layne Bourland 152 Diamond Pointe Dr. 501-803-0655 Vice President A.S.C. Maumelle, AR 72113 VP@PEOArkansas.org Julie Gaddy, BH 3837 Leawood Way 479-442-4578 Treasurer A.S.C. Fayetteville, AR 72703 Treasurer@PEOArkansas.org Mary Schwartz, CC P.O Box 845 479-968-5004 Exec. Asst. A.S.C. Russellville, AR 72811 ExecAsst@PEOArkansas.org

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GROUPINGS: Cathy Allen, U, PPASC 1420 Pleasant Ridge Road 479-631-2523 Rogers, AR 72756 callen88@swbell.net Mathilda Hulett, BE, PPASC 1821 South Boulevard 501-730-0559 Conway, AR 72304 france64@conwaycorp.net Stephanie Jenkins, CL, PPASC 315 Genesis Drive 479-273-9454 Bentonville, AR 72712 jenkins1121@juno.com Ex-Officio member: Rita Stewart, AL 2900 Hinson Road 501-225-9033 President A.S.C. Little Rock, AR 72212 President@PEOArkansas.org NOMINATING: Melissa Anthony, CK 168 Pebble Beach 501-224-9807H, 501-351-4395C Little Rock, AR 72212 antjori@sbcglobal.net Ibby Eggart, AL 3501 North Rodney Parham 501-225-5074 Little Rock, AR 72212 ieggart@yahoo.com Mary Beth Ferguson, AI 449W.19th St (P.O. Box 479) 479-675-4776 Booneville, AR 72927 meferguson@centurytel.net Ex-Officio members: Earline Tripp, BQ 130 Mill Run Trail 870-698-9353 Organizer A.S.C. Batesville, AR 72501 Organizer@PEOArkansas.org Stephanie Jenkins, CL, PPASC 315 Genesis Drive 479-273-9454

Bentonville, AR 72712 jenkins1121@juno.com

MEMBERSHIP: Ruth Elmer, X 2512 Fairway Avenue 501-771-4106 North Little Rock, AR 72116 jimelmer@swbell.net Sandy Cook, BF 40 Sfc 340 870-633-6872 Forrest City, AR 72335 ronniecook@earthlink.net Maysel Teeter, BM 406 Dove Place 479-968-1476 Russellville, AR 72811 cecil03@suddenlink.net Ex-Officio member: Layne Bourland, DI 152 Diamond Point 501-803-0655 Vice President A.S.C. Maumelle, AR 72113 VP@PEOArkansas.org

HISTORIAN: Sue Pine, AK 2325 Lakeshore Dr., C-1 501-760-5421 PPASC Hot Springs, AR 71913 Historian@PEOArkansas.org TEN YEAR HISTORY SPECIAL COMMITTEE : Cathy Brandt, AG P.O. Box 1290 870-741-7474 PPASC Harrison, AR 72602 ccbrandt@cox.net