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What Does Peo Women's Group Stand for

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P.E.O. is one of the oldest women's organizations in North America. It has almost 6,000 local chapters with nearly 230,000 members in the United States and Canada. P.E.O. supports women through friendships and the bonds of sisterhood and through educational scholarships, grants, awards and loans. Membership is by invitation, offering potential members the opportunity to learn about the organization and offers chapters the opportunity to get to know prospective members and explain the personal commitment and responsibilities that come with membership. Read on for more information.

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    Check to see if you meet the requirements for membership. Women over the age of 18 are eligible to be considered for P.E.O. membership. P.E.O. does not discriminate against any woman based on age, ethnicity, religion or education.[1]

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    Meet with members of a chapter in your area. This gives you an opportunity to learn more about the organization and gives local chapters an opportunity to explain the commitment and benefits of membership.[3]

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    Once an invitation has been extended, members of the chapter will meet with you to talk more about membership and P.E.O.'s philanthropic purpose.[4]

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    Accept the invitation to membership. A written acceptance to the local chapter must include an affirmation of your belief in God. You will be initiated by the local chapter and officially be a member of P.E.O.[5]

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    How do I transfer to a new chapter of the sisterhood?

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    Log on to the state website where you live, put in the city where you live and search for a chapter. Contact the president and ask to visit.

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    How does one arrange for estate gifting to the sisterhood?

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    For estate gifting, contact PEOInternational.org.

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    How much do the dues cost if I join the P.E.O.?

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    Annual membership dues are set by each chapter. Typically they are under $50 per year.

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    Do I have to be a college graduate to become a member of P.E.O.?

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    No, you just need to want to help women further their college educations, become more self-confident and earn a living wage.

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    How do I find P.E.O. chapters in my state?

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    Contact P.E.O. International in Des Moines, Iowa, to find a chapter near you.

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    How do I return my pin to the PEO Sisterhood after I die?

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    It can be buried with you or your family can return it to the local chapter.

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    What does P.E.O. stand for in the P.E.O. Sisterhood?

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    Philanthropic Education Organization - women supporting women's education through scholarships and educational loans.

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    What does P.E.O. stand for?

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    The answer is Philanthropic Educational Organization. However, since inception, the organization was neither philanthropic nor educational––those aims didn't come about until a generation or two after the founding.

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    How many no votes does it take to reject someone?

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    This information is available from your local chapter president. The information is included within the materials the members have access to.

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To join the P.E.O. Sisterhood, you must be a P.E.O project applicant or recipient, the mother or grandmother of a P.E.O. project applicant or recipient, or a Cottey College alumnae. If you meet these requirements, fill out an interest form on the P.E.O. website to get connected with members of your local P.E.O. chapter. Then, complete pre-acceptance counseling and get sponsored by 3 members of your local P.E.O. chapter to receive an invitation to join the Sisterhood. To learn more about what it means to be an active member, read on!

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