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101st ANNUAL CONVENTION

PROCEEDINGS

IDAHO STATE CHAPTER of the

P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

ORGANIZED MAY 24, 1915

Sowing Seeds & Nurturing Blooms

May 20, 21, 22, 2016

BOISE RIVERSIDE HOTEL

Hostess Chapters A, Boise C, Payette I, Emmett

BC, Boise BM, Caldwell BN, Boise

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Judith A. Weatherbie

Chapter CI Twin Falls

PRESIDENT

Idaho State Chapter

P.E.O. Sisterhood

2015-2016

Celebrating 101 Years of P.E.O. in Idaho

Sowing Seeds & Nurturing Blooms

Welcome to the Boise Riverside Hotel and the 101st Convention of Idaho State Chapter. We are celebrating a year of master gardeners at work within each local chapter sowing the seeds and nurturing the buds that will bloom and carry us in the future. During 2015-2016, four more Chapters: H, I, J and K have celebrated their Centennial. Our Idaho P.E.O. garden continues to grow and thrive - this year we welcome Chapter CO in Fruitland. We have much to be thankful for and to celebrate! A special ‘thank you’ to Hostess Chapters A, C, I, BC, BM and BN whose members have worked closely together to provide you a great opportunity to celebrate accomplishments as well as to accomplish the business of Idaho State Chapter. I hope, that as we conduct the business of Idaho State Chapter, you will ‘pause’ to find pleasure in meeting new sisters, renewing friendships, finding inspiration in the project recipient’s stories and learning from stories of successful fundraisers, socials and chapter programs. Have Fun and Enjoy each moment!

The seeds we plant today are the flowers of all tomorrows.

REPRESENTATIVE OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER Marilyn Book

Chairman, Educational Loan Fund Board of Trustees

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THE P.E.O. SISTERHOOD

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

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER

PRESIDENT Beth Ledbetter

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Sue Baker

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Brenda J. Atchison

ORGANIZER Patricia L. Brolin-Ribi

RECORDING SECRETARY Cathy Moss

EXECUTIVE BOARD OF IDAHO STATE CHAPTER

PRESIDENT Judith A. Weatherbie, CI

VICE PRESIDENT Jane Ingram, BU

ORGANIZER Helen Iverson-Metzger, D

TREASURER Barbara Jensen, BO

SECRETARY Teresa Baillie, M

Teresa Baillie, Secretary; Helen Iverson-Metzger, Organizer; Barbara Jensen, Treasurer (back )

Jane Ingram, Vice-President; Judith Weatherbie, President (front)

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PROJECTS OF THE P.E.O. SISTERHOOD IDAHO STATE CHAPTER PROJECTS

Cottey College P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund-ELF

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship-IPS P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education-PCE

P.E.O. Scholar Awards-PSA P.E.O. Star Scholarship

Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House Idaho Cottey College Award Fund

Helen Washburn Fund Yellowstone Suite Fund

PBR-2023 Fund

IDAHO STATE CHAPTER COMMITTEES AND BOARDS

* Chairman Amendments and Recommendations Committee

* Barbara James CL, PPISC Helen Newton, V Alice Anderson, D

Judith Weatherbie CI, President ISC, Adviser

Finance Committee *Karen Richardson, AW Janie Humphrey, AH Kali Carringer, CJ

Marta Arthurs X, Adviser, PPISC

Nominating Committee

* Marie Smith, K Sylvia Marmon, F Barbara Frick, BF

Marta Arthurs X, Adviser, PPISC

Membership Committee * Cathy Miller, CJ Vera Redman, D Carolyn Peterson, CL

Helen Iverson-Metzger D, Organizer, ISC, Adviser

Projects Committee * Jenniffer Carrico, X Linda Widmer, BE Sharon Manning, BJ

Jane Ingram, BU, Vice-President, ISC, Adviser

Idaho Cottey College Committee *Judy Mayne, W Grechen Grant, CM Denise Young, D

Debbie Masingill, C Lynette Ausman, AR Lisa Woods, AY

Paula Valerio, X

Jane Ingram, Vice President, ISC, Adviser

Idaho Cottey College Award (ICCA) & Helen Washburn Fund (HWF) Committees Jane Ingram, BU, Vice President, ISC Barbara Jensen, BO, Treasurer, ISC

Judy Mayne, W, Chairman, Idaho Cottey College Committee

Chapter House Board of Trustees – Officers and Manager

* Virginia Neil, AQ Chairman

Debby Taisey, F Vice Chairman

Marie Schaff, BC Treasurer

Karen Alldredge, F Assistant Treasurer

Bobbie Bonaminio, AU Recording Secretary

Donna McCulloch, BT Corresponding Secretary

Darlene Harryman, BM Manager

Jane Ingram, BU Vice Pres., ISC, Liaison

Historian Webmaster

Teresa Baillie, M, Secretary, ISC Linda Tuley, AO, PPISC

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PAST PRESIDENTS OF IDAHO STATE CHAPTER *Lottie M. Graveley, A 1916-1917 *Sara B. Kugler, U 1967 *Jolena Combs Smith, D 1918 *Mary C. Zeller, X 1968 *Eda Warner, D 1919 *Gwendolyn S. Deal, AX 1969 *Katherine Mann, I 1920 *Grace S. Keveren, AI 1970 *Nellie M. Barclay, E 1921 *Helen S. McCormack, AR 1971 *Mattie W. Wilson, B 1922 *Alice Walters, H 1972 *Laura D. Doe, J 1923 *Juanita Gasser, AK 1973 *Edith G. Erwin, H 1924 *Dorcas Revelli, X 1974

*Carrie G. Manning, K 1925 *Maxine Davis, F 1975 *Bertha L. Bell, D 1926 Doris Mauk, K 1976 *Bertha J. Whittaker, W 1927 *Margaret Johnson, BF 1977 *Ella E. Reed, I 1928 Doris Babin, BC 1978 *Ruth W. Murphy, F 1929 Ruth Turner, BE 1979

*Anna H. Daly, S 1930 *JoAnn Thompson, O 1980 *Maude G. Brinck, A 1931 Charlotte Jacobson, E (H) 1981 *Claudia Ross, N 1932 *Marjorie Newman, P (BS) 1982 *Delia Bremer, E 1933 Gale Kambitsch, BL 1983 *Florence Sanders, X 1934 Coralie Weston, AU 1984 *Ida V. Elmore, P 1935 *Betty Bonnett, AI 1985 *Stella H. Phinney, AG 1936 *Audrey Gellert, BK 1986 *Martha W. Ashcroft, C 1937 Susan Bower, BG 1987 *Penelope R. Harris, R 1938 Joann Shotwell, BE 1988 *Lois J. Moberly, AK 1939 *Helen Smith, M (DW/OR) 1989 *Frances McDonald, L 1940 Judy Marineau, O 1990 *Mildred Wilson, AL 1941 Diane Kugler, K (JD/WA) 1991 *Helen S. Lee, W 1942 Joanne McCormack, AR 1992 *Josephine H. Kerr, AB 1943 Carol S. Fort, AH 1993 *Marguerite Phippeny, AG 1944 Mary McNish, BL 1994 *Marion H. Berg, X 1945 Juno VanOcker, BO 1995 *Edith L. Gooding, Y 1946 Marianna Beers, AK 1996 *Mary Ruth Sampson, D 1947 Margaret Schwarz, BI 1997 *Esther C. Henry, AC 1948 Alice Anderson, D 1998 *Esther M. Bratton, AR 1949 Barbara James, CB (CL) 1999 *Ora E. Burnham, AD 1950 Mary Anne Pinkerton, AM (CH) 2000 *Alice C. Taylor, AI 1951 Anne Moe, A 2001 *Florence K. Haffner, M 1952 *Elizabeth McReynolds, M 2002 *Nina J. Gourley, AH 1953 Cynthia Tiegs, BY (AX) 2003 *Ella M. Billmeyer, AK 1954 Diane Powell, B (AQ) 2004 *Lucile T. Herndon, AF 1955 Melle Lee Warren, BS 2005 *Mary Cornell, AN 1956 Judith Chittick, V 2006 *Helen S. Gale, AQ 1957 Patricia Brolin-Ribi, AM 2007 *Irene A. Fox, AO 1958 Janice Atkins-Neva, AY 2008 *Margaret Carter, G 1959 Susan Charles, AN, O (AR) 2009 *Vernetta Hogsett, D 1960 Ella Faye Gabriel, AD (CN) 2010 *Marian Grant, A 1961 Ann Shively, BG 2011

*Constance H. Remsberg, AU 1962 Linda Tuley, AO 2012 *Marguerite W. Laughlin, AB 1963 Judy Vermeers, AG (IN/WA) 2013 *Maud Shields, S 1964 Rita Myers, AR 2014

*Helen Gorton Ware, Q 1965 Marta Arthurs, X 2015

*Rena A Fagerstedt, AY 1966

*deceased - ( ) current chapter

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CONVENTION APPOINTMENTS

PARLIAMENTARIAN Marilyn Book

Representative of International Chapter Chairman, P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Board of Trustees

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Chairman, Juno VanOcker, BO, PPISC Mary McNish, BL, PPISC

Adviser, Barbara Jensen, BO, Treasurer, ISC

COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES Michele Rauenhorst, M Jenniffer Carrico, X

Adviser, Teresa Baillie M, Secretary, ISC

TRAVEL EQUALIZATION Andrea S. Reid, BO

Adviser, Helen Iverson-Metzger, D, Treasurer, ISC

YEARBOOK REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESIDENTS’ LETTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE Jaynie Bell, CM

Kay Goff, AI Mary Ann Gilmore, CI

Laurie Geren, CI Kathy Probasco Thurber, CI

Phyllis Ann (P.A.) Melnyk, CI Margaret Peck, CI

CONVENTION DISPLAYS

Cottey College Idaho Cottey College Committee

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund-ELF Chapter AV, Coeur d’Alene

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship-IPS Chapter E, Jerome

P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education-PCE Chapter AA, Idaho Falls

P.E.O. Scholar Awards-PSA Chapter BJ, Pocatello

P.E.O. Star Scholarship Chapter S, Buhl

Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House Chapter House Board of Trustees

Officers’ Gallery Nominating Committee

Past State Presidents’ Gallery Past State Presidents

Historian Teresa Baillie M, Secretary, ISC Local Chapter Yearbooks Yearbook Review Committee

CENTENNIAL CHAPTER DISPLAYS

Chapter H, Boise February 22, 1916

Chapter I, Emmett February 22, 1916

Chapter J, Burley March 7, 1916

Chapter K, Pocatello April 17, 1916

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CONVENTION ASSISTANTS

ORIENTATION Judith A. Weatherbie, CI, President

Barbara James, CL, PPISC, Amendments & Recommendations Committee Chairman

REGISTRATION Barbara Jensen, BO, Treasurer, Adviser Teresa Baillie, M, Secretary, Assistant

Chapter BN Members: Anita Allex, Nancy Becker, Sandy Crosby, Becky DeArmond, Peggy Kenney

Marilee King, Mary Leavitt, Sally Maloney, Susan Multanen, Judy Patriarche Cindy Polenske, Melissa Williams, Anne Robinson, Ann Seppi, Christy Smith, Marcelo Vaclavik

GUARDS Marta Arthurs, X, PPISC, Adviser

Head Guard - Donna Cooper, Chapter BM Saturday Chapter BM - Donna Cooper & Murial Moore Chapter BN - Peggy Kenney, Melissa Williams Sandy Crosby/Brenda Tornga Chapter A - Karen Hodge

Sunday Chapter BM - Donna Cooper & Murial Moore Chapter BN - Mary Leavitt, Christy Smith Chapter A - Diane Bagley & Jane Daly

PAGES Marta Arthurs, X, PPISC, Adviser

President’s Personal Page - Chapter CI - Phyllis Ann Melnyk Convention Pages from Chapter C - Jan Nelson & Irene Shaver

TELLERS Judy Vermeers, IN\WA, PPISC, Adviser

Chapter I Members: Head Teller - Patty Davis

Claudia Kambish, Tonna Kershul, Gretchen Downer, Lara Atkinson

CHOIR – SOWERS OF SONG (Saturday Only) Alice Anderson, D, PPISC; Helen Iverson-Metzger, D; Organizer, Judy Studebaker, D;

Barbara Annest, S; Carol Barsness, BP; Jean Shawver, BE; Karen Goodrich, BE Accompanied by Teddy Snow, BE

MUSIC Macy Steckley, Chapter C

PERIOD OF INSTRUCTION Helen Iverson-Metzger, D, Organizer

Executive Board Members Judith A. Weatherbie, CI, President, Jane Ingram, BU, Vice President

Barbara Jensen, BO, Treasurer, Teresa Baillie, M, Secretary

PHOTOGRAPHER Nils Ribi, BIL

PROGRAM AND PRINTING Teresa Baillie, M, Secretary and Judith A. Weatherbie, CI, President

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CONVENTION PLANNING COMMITTEES

OFFICERS

Co-Chairman Darlene Harryman, Chapter BM

Co-Chairman Karen McCulloch, Chapter BM

Recording Secretary Rinda Just, Chapter A

Treasurer Christy Smith, Chapter BN

COMMITTEES

Convention Invitation, Logo, Decorations Janet Hayes & Rita Holden & Chapter BC

Housing and Registration Christy Smith, Mary Leavitt & Chapter BN

Badges Chapter BN

Convention Survival Kits Chapter BM

Music Macy Steckley & Chapter C

Choir Alice Anderson, Chapter D, PPISC

Projects Dinner Chapter BM & Projects Committee

50 Year Luncheon and Recognition Program Sharon Miller, Lisa Hansen & Chapter C

Saturday Night Banquet Sue Fillman & Sue Olson, & Chapter A

Celebration of Life Gretchen Downer & Chapter I

Public Relations Sandy Crosby, Chapter BN

Meals Sue Fillman & Sue Olson & Chapter A

Guards Chapter A, Chapter BM, Chapter BN

Pages Chapter C, Chapter CI

Tellers Chapter I

Activities Coordinator Scott Smith, BIL

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RULES OF CONVENTION

1 Delegates and visitors must register before attending convention business meetings

2 The password will be taken at the beginning of the first meeting. Registration badges will be used for admission at the meetings to follow.

3 Music will precede the opening of each meeting. Look for designated seats, which will be identified by your chapter letters or title. Members are requested to be in their places for the call to order.

4 Remain seated for the processional and recessional.

5 Enter and leave meetings only between agenda numbers. No one will be seated during report of the guards, devotions, keynote address, musical numbers, Period of Instruction.

6 Inability to hear shall be signified by raising the hand.

7 A member addressing the presiding officer shall give her name and chapter letter before being recognized.

8 Addresses, remarks and answers to questions given by the International Representative or by the organizer, shall not be taped, duplicated or distributed.

9 Reports and material for the minutes of convention shall be typed and filed with the secretary at the time of or prior to presentation.

10 Members giving reports or program numbers shall be seated in the front row until they have been presented on the program.

11 Convention assistants (or pages) and guards will distribute necessary communications except during speeches or musical presentations.

12 Use of cameras or camera phones is prohibited during business meetings.

13 No Cell phone, pager, tape recorder, iPods™, or laptop (with the exception of a laptop for the secretary) may be used during the meetings. Please turn off cell phones or place on silent mode.

14 When speaking to an amendment, no member shall speak more than once on a question and no longer than one minute. Total debate time will not exceed ten minutes without the consent of the convention.

15 All amendments to an amendment must be submitted in writing. Two copies of a motion shall be written on the official P.E.O. motion form and given to the president and secretary.

16 Delegates are requested to remain seated during balloting except during a written ballot or standing Ballot.

17 Amendments adopted at convention will take effect at the close of convention and as instructed in state bylaws.

18 A committee appointed by the president, has the responsibility to read and approve the minutes of convention. The committee will work with the retiring president and secretary prior to publication of the proceedings of this convention.

19 A question Box will be available on Saturday. Submit questions prior to the close of the afternoon meeting. Questions will be answered Sunday morning. Include name, chapter letters and address if time does not allow for all questions.

20 Recycle plastic name badge holders in the marked containers. You may keep your insert.

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MEMBERS OF CONVENTION

Idaho State Chapter Executive Board

Past Presidents of Idaho State Chapter

Committees

Amendments and Recommendations Barbara James, CL, PPISC, Chairman

Cottey College Judy Mayne, W, Chairman

Finance Karen Richardson, AW, Chairman

Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House Virginia Neil, AQ, Chairman

Membership Cathy Miller, CJ, Chairman

Nominating Marie Smith, K, Chairman

Projects Jenniffer Carrico, X, Chairman

Local Chapter Delegates

A-R S-Z AI-AZ

A BOISE Maggie Williamson

S BUHL Janet Franklin

AI TWIN FALLS Kay Goff

B BLACKFOOT Gerry Mathias

T WEISER Mary Sue Roach

AJ BOISE Judy Witt

C PAYETTE Betty Bercik

U AMERICAN FALLS Joyce Foster

AK POCATELLO Jody Finnegan

D TWIN FALLS Kathy Dabestani

V SANDPOINT Suellen Crettol

AM HAILEY Penelope Hopkins

E JEROME Heather Fultz

W MOUNTAIN HOME Nancy Sobien

AN ST. MARIES Marjean Johnson

F CALDWELL Deborah Taisey

X WALLACE Keisha Oxendine

AO TWIN FALLS Karen Rosholt

G GOODING Megan Jantz

Y SHOSHONE Charlene Alexander

AP BONNERS FERRY Dorothy Gray

H BOISE Barbara Dujanovic

Z GLENNS FERRY Lucinda Walker

AQ BOISE Mardi Skinner

I EMMETT Susan Caswell

AA-AH AR LEWISTON Susan LaFay

J BURLEY Jodie Adams

AA IDAHO FALLS Janet Youngblood

AS ASHTON Jeanne Lenz

K POCATELLO Jane Riley

AB MOSCOW Harriot Hagedorn

AT BOISE Debra DeVries

M Kellogg Michele Rauenhorst

AC GRANGEVILLE Chandra Eimers

AU CALDWELL Marlene Earnest

N NAMPA Linda Swain

AD MERIDIAN Elizabeth Roberts

AV COEUR D’ALENE Marilyn Williams

O MOSCOW Michal Casberg

AE PRIEST RIVER Carolyn Shelley

AW OROFINO Dana Kelly

P RUPERT Nanette Eilers

AF SALMON Norma Chore

AX NAMPA Helen Wood

Q LEWISTON Margaret Fulton

AG COEUR D’ALENE Kate Dolan

AY BOISE Tammy Furey

R BOISE Vicki Hartwell

AH FILER Mary Jane Humphrey

AZ WENDELL Patricia Parish

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Local Chapter Delegates

BA-BZ CA-CO

BA POCATELLO Janice J Matteson Howell

CA SANDPOINT Janet Rogers

BB BURLEY Tommie Dean

CB COEUR D’ALENE Carol Wilson

BC BOISE Tena Hurless

CC MOSCOW Pam Hays

BD PARMA Wanda Goodson

CD OROFINO Julia Irby

BE TWIN FALLS Jean Shawver

CF POCATELLO Marianne Bruner

BF COEUR D’ALENE Susan Fischer

CG BOISE Myrna Strom

BG IDAHO FALLS Phyllis Howard

CH SUN VALLEY Mischa Leendertsen

BH MOSCOW Nancy Mitthof

CI TWIN FALLS Laurie Geren

BI IDAHO FALLS Buddy Hall

CJ EAGLE Amy Malloy

BJ POCATELLO Cynthia Riley

CK BOISE Katy Hoxsey

BK BOISE Patricia Harder

CL COEUR D’ALENE Carolyn Peterson

BL LEWISTON Marilyn Carlson

CM

IDAHO FALLS Jaynie Bell

BM CALDWELL Barbara Fiez

CN

MERIDIAN Myrna Ruddach

BN BOISE Janet Gamble-Lang

CO FRUITLAND Kimberly Hanigan

BO BOISE Marta Sandmeyer

BP TWIN FALLS Martha Mead

BQ McCALL Bette Joe Clapp

BR LEWISTON Rhett Moore

BS RUPERT Kathleen Morgan

BT CALDWELL Sharon Hubler

BU BOISE Margaret Cowman

BV GRANGEVILLE Diane Balch

BX BOISE Marlys Saltzer

BY NAMPA Sandra Ahrens

BZ MERIDIAN Bea O’Donnell

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PRECONVENTION AGENDA

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

12:00 Executive Board Lunch Riverside Grill Riverside Grill

1:00 Executive Board Meeting Riverside Boardroom

6:00 Dinner - Executive Board with Families Riverside Grill

Thursday, May 19, 2016

9:00 Executive Board Meeting Riverside Boardroom

12:00 Lunch - Executive Board with

Representative, International Chapter Riverside Grill

2:00-4:00 Executive Board Meeting with

Representative, International Chapter Riverside Boardroom

4:00-5:00 Executive Board Meeting Riverside Boardroom

6:00 Dinner - Executive Board with Families and

Representative, International Chapter Riverside Grill

Friday, May 20, 2016

8:30 Breakfast President and Vice President

Representative, International Chapter Riverside Grill

9:00 Set-Up Registration Riverside Convention Lobby

Set-up Conversation Sessions Topaz, Opal, Garnet Rooms

10:30

Carpool

Depart

Past Presidents’ Luncheon

Executive Board

Representative, International Chapter

Janice Atkins-Neva’s home

1725 Daylesford Ct. Eagle ID

Hosted by Chapter AY

1:30 Set-Up Displays Chapters & Committees Aspen Room

1:30 Registration/Credentials Meeting Riverside Convention Lobby

2:00-5:00 Convention Registration Riverside Convention Lobby

Hospitality Room Available Riverside ‘Quiet Bar’

2:30-4:30

30-minute

Conversations

Leadership Vice President Jane Ingram or E. Fay Gabriel PPISC Topaz Room Membership with Chairman Cathy Miller Opal Room

Projects with Chairman Jenniffer Carrico Garnet Room

3:45 – 4.15 Executive Board, A&R Cmte & International Rep Riverside Board Room

Friday Evening May 20, 2016

6:00pm - No-Host Reception

Meet & Greet Past Presidents of Idaho State Chapter

Fireplace Foyer-Sandstone Terrace-Convention Center Lobby

7:00 P.M. - Projects Dinner - Juniper & Laurel

8:00 P.M. - Projects Program & Entertainment - Juniper & Laurel

9:00 Late Registration - Aspen Room

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CONVENTION AGENDA

Saturday Morning, May 21, 2016 - Ponderosa & Tamarack

7:30: Practice for Guards and Pages-Riverside Board Room-Marta Arthurs, X, PPISC - Adviser

7:30: Orientation for Tellers – Aspen Room – Judy Vermeers, IN\WA, PPISC - Adviser

8-8:30: Orientation Required All Voting Members of Convention

8:30-8:40 Choir Practice Sowers of Songs

Saturday Morning May 21, 2016 - Business Meeting - Ponderosa & Tamarack

8:45 Musical Prelude Wind Beneath My Wings Macy Steckley, C

8:55 Doors Closed - please be in your seats

9:00 Processional - please remain seated Introductions by P.A. Melnyk, Chapter CI

9:15 Convention Call to Order Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Invocation Jane Ingram, BU, Vice President, ISC

Pledge of Allegiance Led by Phyllis Ann (PA) Melnyk, CI

O Canada (Song Sheet #1)

The Star Spangled Banner (Song Sheet #2)

Led by the Choir Sowers of Songs Accompanied by Teddy Snow, BE

Welcome from the President Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Report of the Guards Donna Cooper, BM, Head Guard

First Report of Credentials Committee Juno VanOcker, BO, PPISC, Co-Chairman

Changes in Printed List of Delegates Mary McNish, BL, PPISC, Co-Chairman

Formal Opening of Convention Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Opening Ode - Lindley Tune (Song Sheet #3) Led by the Choir: Sowers of Songs

Accompanist: Teddy Snow, BE

Objects & Aims Jeanette Baker/Laurie Geren Chapter CI

9:30 Devotions Phyllis Howard, Chapter BG

9:40 Introductions Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Song to Past State Presidents (Song Sheet #4) Led by Macy Steckley, Chapter C

First-Timer Recognition Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Welcome by Convention Co-Chairs Darlene Harryman, BM & Karen McCulloch, BM

Changes in Printed Program Teresa Baillie, M, Secretary, ISC

Adoption of Printed Program Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Adoption of Rules of Convention Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

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Appointment of Committee to Approve Minutes Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Appointment of Parliamentarian Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Motion for & Granting of Charter Helen Iverson-Metzger, D, Organizer, ISC

Recognition of Chapter CO Members Helen Iverson-Metzger, D, Organizer, ISC

Recognition of Chapter CO Members Marilyn Book, International Representative

On a Wonderful Day Like Today Sowers of Songs Accompanied by Teddy Snow, BE

Correspondence Teresa Baillie, M, Secretary, ISC

10:30 Keynote Address Marilyn Book, International Representative

Report of Finance Committee Karen Richardson, AW, Chairman

Report of Nominating Committee Marie Smith, K, Chairman

Instructions of Elections Teresa Baillie, M, Secretary, ISC

Recognition of Centennial Chapters Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

All Things Bright and Beautiful Sowers of Songs Accompanied by Teddy Snow, BE

Period of Instruction-Daisy Locks & the Three Chapters Helen Iverson-Metzger, Organizer

Announcements by Convention Co-Chairs Darlene Harryman, BM Karen McCulloch, BM

11:45 Convention Adjourned Until 1:30

12:00 Noon Luncheon Honoring 50-Year Members

Juniper-Laurel-Ponderosa

followed by 50-Year Member Recognition Program

And 50-Plus-Year Member Recognition Program

CONVENTION AGENDA

Saturday Afternoon May 21, 2016 - Business Meeting - Ponderosa & Tamarack

1:30 Musical Prelude – I’m Always Chasing Rainbows Macy Steckley, C

1:40 Doors Closed - please be in your seats

1:45 Convention Call to Order Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Report of the Guards Donna Cooper, BM, Head Guard

Second Report of Credentials Committee Juno VanOcker, BO, PPISC-Mary McNish, BL, PPISC

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For the Beauty of the Earth Sowers of Songs Accompanied by Teddy Snow, BE

Reports of Officers Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Reports of Committees Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Reports of Disbanded Chapters Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Election of Officers Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Question Box Procedure Helen Iverson-Metzger, D, Organizer, ISC

Introduction of Tellers Judy Vermeers, IN\WA, PPISC, Adviser

Report of Amendments & Recommendations Committee Barbara James, CL, PPISC, Chairman

Hymn of Promise Sowers of Songs Accompanied by Teddy Snow, BE

Presentation of Amendments & Resolutions Barbara James, CL, PPISC, Chairman

Announcements by Convention Co-Chairs Darlene Harryman, BM Karen McCulloch, BM

5:00 2017 Convention Delegate Meeting Jane Ingram, BU, Vice President, Topaz

5:00 2018 Convention Delegate Meeting Helen Iverson-Metzger, D, Organizer, Garnet

5:00 2019 Convention Delegate Meeting Barbara Jensen, BO, Treasurer, Opal

5:00 2020 Convention Delegate Meeting Teresa Baillie, Secretary, Riverside Board Room

Saturday Evening May 21, 2016

Fireplace Foyer, Sandstone Terrace, Convention Center Lobby

6:00- 7:00 No-Host Reception

Meet & Greet Marilyn Book, Representative of International Chapter &

The Executive Board of Idaho State Chapter

7:00-8:00 Saturday Night Banquet with BILs, Families & Friends

Juniper & Laurel

8:00-9:00 Saturday Night Program & Entertainment

Juniper & Laurel

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Sunday Morning May 22, 2016

Juniper Room

Celebration of Life

8:15 - Musical Prelude

8:30 - Doors Will Close

Please Enter and Leave in Silence

CONVENTION AGENDA Sunday Morning May 22, 2016 – Business Meeting - Ponderosa & Tamarack

9:30 Musical Prelude - Morning Has Broken Macy Steckley, C

9:40 Doors Closed - please be in your seats

9:45 Convention Call to Order Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Report of the Guards Donna Cooper, BM, Head Guard

Final Report of Credentials Committee Juno VanOcker, BO, PPISC, -Mary McNish, BL, PPISC

Report of Visitor Registration Christy Smith, BN, Convention Treasurer/Registrar

Marguerites Song Sheet #5 Led by Macy Steckley, C

10:00 Media Presentation Linda Tuley, AO, PPISC, Webmaster, ISC

10:10 Master Gardener Awards Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Presidents’ Letters Committee Report Mary Ann Gilmore, CI, Review Committee Chairman

Yearbook Review Committee Report Jaynie Bell, CM, Kay Goff, AI Committee Co-Chairman

Recognition of Chapter Anniversaries Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

10:25 Question & Answer Session Helen Iverson-Metzger, D, Organizer, ISC

Marilyn Book, International Representative

Roses, Pansies, Marguerites Song Sheet #6 Led by Macy Steckley, C

10:45 News from International Marilyn Book, International Representative

Presentation to International Representative Darlene Harryman, BM Karen McCulloch, BM

Twinkle, Twinkle Golden Star Song Sheet #7 Led by Macy Steckley, C

Remarks by President Judith Weatherbie, CI, President, ISC

Installation of Idaho State Chapter Officers Marilyn Book, International Representative

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Presentation of Past President’s Credentials Marilyn Book, International Representative

Presentation of Past President’s Pin Marta Arthurs, X, PPISC

Presentations Past State Presidents, Chapter CI, Chapter BU, Chapter BG

11:20 Remarks by Newly Installed President Jane Ingram, Chapter BU, Boise

11:30 Invitation to 2017 Convention of Idaho State Chapter-Chapters O, Q, AC, BH, BR, CD

11:40 Acceptance of Invitation Jane Ingram, BU, President, ISC

Introduction of Guests Jane Ingram, BU, President, ISC

Unfinished Business Jane Ingram, BU, President, ISC

Comments, Distribution of Proceedings & Forms Jane Ingram, BU, President, ISC

Committee Appointments for 2016-2017 Jane Ingram, BU, President, ISC

Announcements by Convention Co-Chairs Darlene Harryman, BM Karen McCulloch, BM

Smiles Song Sheet #7 Led and Accompanied by Diane Powell, AQ, PPISC

Benediction & Adjournment Jane Ingram, BU, President, ISC

12:00 Recessional - Tip Toe Through the Tulips Macy Steckley, C

Convention remains seated for Recessional

Receiving Line in Convention Lobby

to greet

Newly Elected Officers

Immediate Past President Representative of International Chapter

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CONVENTION SONG SHEET

#1 - O Canada! O Canada! Our home and native land True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts, we see thee rise The true north, strong and free From far and wide, O Canada We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free O Canada! We stand on guard for thee O Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

#2 - The Star Spangled Banner Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, Thru the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

#3 - Opening Ode We who are sisters in heart and spirit, Give thanks for the star and its message; May Purity, Justice, Faith, Truth, and Love, Make glad and holy the secret places of our hearts. Amen.

#4 - Song to Past State Presidents Tune: O Christmas Tree Oh President, great President We love you for your faithfulness. Oh President, dear President Your coaching’s filled with tenderness. You traveled here, you traveled there, Sometimes you wished to pull your hair! Oh President, past President We love you, you were heaven- sent.

#5 - MARGUERITES Tune: Freres Jacques Marguerites, marguerites, White and gold, white and gold, Nurture them and tend them, nurture them and tend them, Bloom and grow, bloom and grow.

#6 – Roses, Pansies, Marguerites Tune: Oats, Peas, Beans & Barley Grow Roses, pansies, marguerites grow, Roses, pansies, marguerites grow. Can you or I or anyone know How roses, pansies, marguerites grow? First the sisters plant the seeds, Nurtures them and pulls the weeds. Can you or I or anyone know How roses, pansies, marguerites grow? Next we watch them bloom and grow, See them standing in a row. Can you or I or anyone know How roses, pansies, marguerites grow?

#7 - Twinkle, Twinkle Golden Star Tune (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) Twinkle, twinkle golden star, PEO knows what you are. Purity, Justice, Faith, Truth and Love, This you tell us from above. Twinkle, twinkle golden star, You fill our spirits and our hearts. We aim to show your qualities And give our sisters loving charity.

#8 - Smiles There are smiles that make us happy, There are smiles that make us blue; There are smiles that steal away the teardrops As the sunbeams steal away the dew; There are smiles that have a tender meaning That the eyes of love alone may see, And the smiles that fill my life with sunshine Are the smiles that you give to me.

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

This officer performed all required duties of president during the 2015-2016 year. This officer served six years as the Reporting agent to Idaho Secretary of State for the Annual Report of Idaho State Chapter, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Inc. and transitioned the responsibility to treasurer Barb at the start of the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Committee appointments were ratified by the Board at the year’s start, with one additional

appointment and an interim chairman appointment ratified to fill all positions. This officer: presided at six Board meetings; created five issues of the Guidelines in addition to Heads-Up Notices distributed by secretary Teresa; initiated and distributed three issues of a quarterly informational letter ‘President to PPISCs’; collaborated with officers to initiate a ‘Go-To Officer’ communication network to encourage a more personal Board to chapter relationship and created a Local Chapter Annual Calendar; collaborated with Barbara James, Interim Amendments and Recommendations Committee Chairman and the International Study & Research Adviser and Chairman, with respect to proposed amendments, resolutions and a proposed amendment to the P.E.O. Constitution; attended one Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House Board of Trustees meeting; attended the spring budget planning meeting to encourage financial support for leadership educational opportunities within the 2016-2017 Idaho State Chapter Budget; served as adviser to Hostess Chapters A, C, I, BC, BM, and BN for the 2016 Convention of Idaho State Chapter and appreciate the leadership by Co-Chairman Darlene Harryman and Karen McCulloch, who encouraged members’ creative ideas; attended all but one convention committee meeting; coordinated a combined Board and convention committee meeting; prepared the Convention Schedule and Word for Word; collaborated with secretary Teresa and Marilyn Book, International Representative to develop the Convention Program; previewed all convention written materials; and looks forward to presiding during the 101st Convention of Idaho State Chapter. Responsibilities for this officer continue until the Convention Proceedings, Minutes and updated Bylaws are proofed, approved, published and distributed. Many discussions and decisions between board meetings were efficiently managed through email and e-votes. All warrants were approved, bank statements monitored and the annual audit by Denman and Company conducted. A special thanks goes to treasurer Barb for audit management. This officer was honored to: lead the Idaho delegation to the 2015 Convention of International Chapter in Indianapolis; carry the Idaho State Flag during opening night ceremony with vice president Jane; host the delegation dinner; be a voting member; assist delegates prepare reports; implement a unique approach for local chapter reports; and summarize chapter feedback for future reference. Organizer Helen and this officer attended LEAD Conference (Leadership Education & Development) in Des Moines where state strategic plans, goals, leadership education, mentoring, and board member orientation was emphasized. Subsequently the Board defined and implemented a new Strategic Plan with measurable 2015-2016 goals. The Strategic Plan and 2015-2016 Goals are attached to this report. Following LEAD, this officer, organizer Helen and the ISC Membership Committee met with Jacqueline Dawson, Regional Membership Representative to coordinate 2015-2016 responsibilities and activities. Each experience provided this officer with a deep source of inspiration: the ongoing encouragement of Chapter CI; officer teamwork; hospitality during Official Visits with Chapters B, D, S, AI, BP, AND CM; active participation of local chapter Guards during officers’ workshops; energy from all during Chapter CO’s Organization and by Centennial Chapters H, I, J and K during their celebrations; sharing during Reciprocity Founders Day events in Idaho Falls, Treasure Valley, Magic Valley, and Southeast Idaho; and serving as adviser and ex-officio of state committees. This officer extends a very special ‘thank you’ to each P.E.O. serving both in local chapters and at the state level, whose contributions are vital to the work of Idaho State Chapter; and to Niel, my Idaho grown BIL and best friend for 48 years, whose patience, guidance and love, has helped my days go much more smoothly. It is an honor and joy to have served Idaho P.E.O.’s for the past seven years; thank you for the opportunity.

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Judith A. Weatherbie President, Idaho State Chapter

REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

IDAHO STATE CHAPTER STRATEGIC PLAN

1. Idaho State Chapter will have an informative, efficient, productive, realistic communication flow between the executive board, local chapters, state committees and past presidents.

2. Idaho State Chapter will have knowledgeable, productive and sustainable standing committees that work collaboratively with the executive board to provide informational and educational support to local chapters, and assistive support to the executive board.

3. Idaho State Chapter membership will be welcoming, positive, empowering, nurturing, participative and sustainable.

IDAHO STATE CHAPTER 2015-2016 GOALS

A. Sow and nurture the seeds of communication through an efficient, effective, user-friendly process.

Idaho State Chapter will have an informative, efficient, productive, realistic communication flow between the executive board, local chapters, state committees and past presidents.

B. Sow and nurture the seeds of knowledge through supporting and providing educational opportunities. Idaho State Chapter will have knowledgeable, productive and sustainable standing committees that work collaboratively with the executive board to provide informational and educational support to local chapters, and assistive support to the executive board.

C. Sow and nurture the seeds of sustainable membership. Idaho State Chapter membership will be welcoming, positive, empowering, nurturing, participative and sustainable.

The Strategic Plan is intended to carry forward over a minimum period of five years. Annual Goals, such as defined for 2015-2016 are intended to be reviewed throughout the P.E.O. fiscal year based on an established set of metrics and adapted as necessary. The detail of these goals and measurements was distributed and posted on the Idaho State Chapter website. The Executive Board agreed that the 2015-2016 Goals were timely, well-structured and measurable; that communication between the officers and local chapters has improved; that utilization of and participation in area-specific educational opportunities has increased; and while end-of-year membership numbers have decreased; that there is an increase of people-focused energy conveyed within Presidents’ Letters; Fruitland Chapter CO was Organized with the addition of fourteen Charter Initiates; and Idaho now has 89 active chapters. Measurements include: feedback from members’ evaluations; documented, improved attendance during educational opportunities; observations made and documented by the Membership Committee Chairman during the Grangeville and Sandpoint Membership workshops and by the Projects Committee Chairman during the Projects workshops held at the Chapter House; as well as observations made and documented by officers during official visits. Goals for the 2016-2017 P.E.O. year will be established by the Executive Board following the 2016 P.E.O. Convention of Idaho State Chapter. Judith A. Weatherbie President, Idaho State Chapter

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REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

This officer cannot express the honor and privilege it has been to serve this Sisterhood as Vice President of Idaho State Chapter. It makes her very proud to be a part of the board as well as the State Chapter with so many dedicated sisters. All meetings of the executive board were attended by this officer. She was also privileged to attend three 100 Year Celebrations for Chapters H, I and K. Reciprocity functions for GLO in Lewiston, Treasure Valley in Boise, and Magic Valley in Twin were also enjoyed. She was honored to attend functions for Chapter CJ, AM, and CN as well. Being adviser to the Projects Committee she helped plan the successful Fall workshop done by the committee. She also attended the Cottey and Chapter House Retreats as well as all the Chapter House Meetings as adviser. This year at the International Convention in Indianapolis she was a delegate and helped the delegation with the report. Serving as Proxy of the organizer, this officer visited Chapters E, AA, AO, BE, BG, BI along with CO the newest chapter. Special thanks go out to the officers and members for the warm welcome and hard work put forth by each chapter. This year this officer was given “Go-To” Chapters. She connected with them and sent them warm greetings several times. She also answered questions and helped whenever she could. One of the exciting duties of the Vice President is Chairman of the Committees to award scholarships. This year the Helen Washburn Fund sent six students to Cottey for visits. The ICCA award was given out to seven deserving students who have chosen Cottey as their school. This officer was also amazed by the amounts awarded for the PCE, ELF, and STAR to Idaho women. In the Spring this officer participated in Officer Workshops presenting the training to the Recording Secretaries. She was also involved the Organization of Chapter CO by doing the Chaplain’s part for the initiation and again train the recording secretary. This was an exciting day. With the assistance of the executive board this officer updated the Policies and Instructions to Standing Committees as well as Local Chapter, Officer Visit, and Project Pages. She also filled the positions necessary for the Standing Committees. For Convention she worked with the Chairman of the Projects Committee to plan the Projects night also the Project and Leadership Conversations to be held as sharing sessions before convention. The 2017 Convention Team has been working hard and will be ready to hostess their convention. Chapters O, Q, BH, BR, AC, CD, are eagerly preparing for a fun time. Their enthusiasm is wonderful and assistance is much appreciated by this officer. Thank you Team 2017! Again this year this officer has found this work to be a pleasure. Meeting all the wonderful P.E.O.s working towards a common goal of women’s education touches her heart. Jane Pauley in her book Your Life Calling talks about “reimagining “the rest of your life. When you do this you find that education is truly the way to supersize your life. P.E.O.s are so lucky to be able to help women to do this. Thanks Idaho P.E.O. for a great year! Jane Ingram, Vice President, Idaho State Chapter

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REPORT OF THE ORGANIZER

It is an honor for this officer to serve Idaho P.E.O.s. Each year brings new opportunity for learning and sharing about this fine organization. It was the privilege of this officer to visit Chapters K, Z, AF, AK, AN, BA, CF and CN in Official Visits last fall. Warm welcomes and congenial sisters were found everywhere. In her role as advisor, this officer attended meetings of the Membership Committee, both in person and with conference calls. Contacts with reciprocity groups were maintained, and meetings of the Magic Valley Reciprocity Council were attended. It was a privilege to attend luncheons of the Treasure Valley, Pocatello and Magic Valley Reciprocities. Two meetings of the Idaho Chapter House Board of Trustees were attended. The joy of this officer’s year was working with those who committed to form Chapter CO, which was organized April 2, 2016. Fourteen charter initiates, two reinstating transfer members, one transfer member from out of state, and four instate transferring members comprise the membership of this exciting new chapter. Conversations engaged in will, hopefully, lead to a chapter in Kuna. This officer attended the International LEAD (Leadership, Education and Development) Conference for Presidents and Organizers in Des Moines in July. Participating in the Heritage Tour, visiting the sites where P.E.O. began, was an educational joy. All meetings of the Idaho Executive Board were attended, and while not entitled, she chose to attend the International P.E.O. Convention in Indianapolis last fall. International Convention is an amazing opportunity to hear the stories of women whose lives have been transformed because of the financial help awarded them by P.E.O. Organizing the Spring Officers’ Workshop for District I and conducting the section for presidents is a responsibility of this office; it was a pleasure to meet many local chapter officers at this event. The dedication of local chapter officers is admired. They are the backbone of the organization. The review of local chapter bylaws continues. The site of the 2018 Idaho State Chapter Convention was selected and a contract signed. Hostess Chapters have members participating on the committee, many responsibilities have been selected, and co-chairmen of the committee have been identified. This promises to be a fun, rewarding experience for all involved. This officer has planned a Period of Instruction (POI) for the 2016 State Convention and is collaborating with the International Representative regarding questions submitted by local chapter members to be answered at the convention. Many questions have also been asked over the year by local chapter members and answers, hopefully helpful, have been provided. Five years ago, this officer would have never expected to be serving – in the future - on the Idaho Executive Board. It truly is a growth experience; the opportunities to make lasting friendships in the Sisterhood are unparalleled. Many thanks are due Sisters in Chapter D for so faithfully supporting and encouraging this officer in her service. Thanks are also due her BIL, Dale, for his support and understanding as he watches, from the sidelines, the wonderful work of this organization. Helen Iverson-Metzger, Organizer, Idaho State Chapter

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER This officer is honored to be Treasurer this year for Idaho State Chapter. It’s been a year of great learning opportunities and understanding the finances of the State Chapter. All executive board meetings were attended by this officer. She also attended International Convention in Indianapolis in October at her own expense, officer workshops in Boise this spring, Reciprocity functions in Boise and Twin Falls, and the 100th birthday celebration of Chapter H. She learned the accounting software and performed all duties of reporting, paying expenses, and receiving donations and dues required by this office. A special thanks to the chapter treasurers who worked hard and completed the Annual Report documents, and to the state secretary who collaborated with this officer to reconcile all the state numbers. She participated in Finance Committee Vsee calls and on-site meetings. This officer appreciates the hard work of Chairman Karen Richardson and the Finance Committee. The annual audit is being performed by Denman and Company, LLP. She also had the honor of making official visits to Chapters U (American Falls), BS and P (Rupert), J and BB (Burley), BJ (Pocatello), AM (Hailey) and AH (Filer). Chapters U, P, BS, J, BB and BJ are hostess chapters at her 2019 Convention in eastern Idaho, so it was a wonderful opportunity for the chapters and officer to meet. Chapter AM was a special visit because that is where this officer was initiated 42 years ago! The Chapter AH visit was also special as this is the chapter who, a couple years ago, initiated the officer’s dear friend who was her college roommate many years ago. This officer’s convention responsibility includes serving as advisor to the Registration Committee and overseeing registration, advisor to the Celebration of Life Committee, and chairman of Travel Equalization Fund collection and distribution. Special thanks to Andrea Sue Reed, BO, for her assistance at convention with Travel Equalization, and to Co-chairman Christy Smith and Mary Leavitt, BN, Registration Committee, for recruiting BN sisters for registration. Also thanks to Gretchen Downer and Chapter I for their planning and creating a loving Celebration of Life memorial to sisters who have entered Chapter Eternal. 2016 convention reports submitted by this officer are this report, the Treasurer’s Report and Summary of Receipts and Expenditures found in the Program, and Local Chapter Project Donations, Memorials, Honorariums, and Special Gifts found on a separate document in the delegate packet. This officer extends her heartfelt thank you to the other officers on the Executive Board and especially to her special BIL Les for his love and support. Barbara Jensen Treasurer, Idaho State Chapter

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IDAHO STATE CHAPTER, P.E.O. SISTERHOOD SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES BY FUNDS

April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016

FUND FUND BALANCES 4/1/2015

RECEIPTS 2015-2016

EXPENDITURES 2015-2016

FUND BALANCES 3/31/2016

General Fund

$-1,095.25

$34,935.67

$39,712.74

$-5,872.32

2015 Annual Processing Fund

$58,605.75

$0.00

$58,605.75

$0.00

2016 Annual Processing Fund

$0.00

$156,307.25

$98,867.00

$57,440.25

Reserve Fund

$59,614.00

$0.00

$1,095.25

$58,518.75

State Convention

Fund

$11,867.37

$14,021.69

$14,255.03

$11,634.03

International Convention

Fund

$7,452.00

$7,442.00

$17,130.85

$-2,236.85

International Projects

$0.00

$140,661.72

$140,661.72

$0.00

Chapter House

$0.00

$7,442.00

$7,442.00

$0.00

Helen Washburn

Fund

$26,480.82

$4,132.00

$2,368.16

$28,244.66

Idaho Cottey College Award

$0.00

$13,147.30

$13,147.3

$0.00

PBR-2023

$3,635.00

$4,896.00

$0.00

$8,531.00

Travel Equalization

$5,384.69

$6,213.20

$5,675.55

$5,922.34

Yellowstone

Suite

$50.00

$4,213.70

$0.00

$4,263.70

Totals

$171,994.38

$393,412.53

$398,961.35

$166,445.56

The Annual Reports Processing Fund from one year to the next contains income from dues that are paid out to the following accounts: International Chapter, Idaho State General Fund, Idaho State Convention Fund, International Convention Fund, and the P.E.O. Chapter House. The Helen Washburn Fund, PBR-2023, Yellowstone Suite, and Travel Equalization Funds are maintained in the ISC bank account. The Idaho Cottey College Award is maintained in the P.E.O. Foundation. Barbara Jensen Treasurer

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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

This year has been a busy one and full of new and exciting experiences for me. This officer has enjoyed meeting many new sisters throughout the state and is very thankful and appreciative for the warm welcomes extended by each sister. As Secretary, this officer attended and recorded minutes at all Executive Board meetings. This officer also coordinated with Idaho State Treasurer, Barb Jensen, to complete and submit the Annual Reports of Corresponding Secretaries and Tally Sheet to the International P.E.O. Membership department. Other duties included: conducted spring workshops in the Boise area for corresponding secretaries; communicated to the chapters through the President; distributed the Guidelines; provided monthly membership reports to the Executive Board and the Membership Committee; shadowed three state officers on their official visits to Chapters G, AK, and AM.; conducted three official visits independently to Chapters Y, AZ, and CH; attended one Chapter House Board of Trustees meeting; attended Reciprocity events in Lewiston, Coeur d’ Alene, and Wallace; served as advisor for the Fifty Year Luncheon Convention Committee; assisted with registration at State Convention; served as Historian for Idaho State Chapter. This officer had the pleasure of participating in the organization of Chapter CO, Fruitland. It was an honor to serve as an officer for the initiation ceremony and a privilege to be a part of such an amazing experience. This officer still needs to complete minutes and compile the Proceedings for the 2016 State Convention and create the scrapbook following Convention. Special thanks are being sent by this officer to Michelle Rauenhorst Chapter M and Jenniffer Carrico Chapter X for their willingness to serve on the Committee to Approve the Minutes of Convention and to Chapter C for their hard work and dedication in preparing for the Fifty Year Luncheon. This officer is so very thankful for the encouragement, support, patience, and love that her BIL, John, has provided throughout the year. Teresa Baillie Secretary, Idaho State Chapter

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT, IDAHO STATE CHAPTER

03-01-2007 to 02-28-2016

No. Chapters

Increases Decreases Gain Loss Initiated Transfers Reinstated Inactives Transfers Deaths

3-16 0 New

Total 92 98 46 25 128 62 54 -75

3-1-15 1 New

Total 92 123 59 33 117 55 48 -5

3-1-14 0 New

Total 91 129 35 17 132 32 60 -43

3-1-13 0 New

Total 91 127 46 27 124 43 60 -29

3-1-12 0 New

Total 91 134 35 32 122 33 54 -8

3-1-11 0 New

Total 91 153 41 21 108 45 71 -9

3-1-10 0 New

Total 91 121 40 24 93 43 49 0

3-1-09 0 New

Total 91 139 52 18 105 48 66 -10

3-1-08 2 New

Total 91 116 78 27 106 72 55 -12

3-1-07 1 New

Total 89 111 65 22 105 49 55 -11

Averages 125 50 25 114 48 58 -20

Total Active Members: 3646 Total Inactive Members: 2036

(Includes Disbanded Chapters AL, BW, L and CE)

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REPORT OF THE AMENDMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE 2015-2016

In accordance with policies defined by the Bylaws of the Idaho State Chapter, the 2015-2016 Amendments and Recommendations Committee submits the following report: The committee received and processed five proposed amendments from the Executive Board of Idaho State Chapter and one proposed amendment from a local chapter to the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Idaho State Chapter. A resolution was also received from a local chapter and prepared for presentation at convention. An Editorial Resolution was prepared that would authorize the Executive Board of Idaho State Chapter to correct article and section designations, punctuation and cross-references and make such other technical and conforming changes as may be necessary to reflect the intent of Idaho State Chapter. A proposal to Part III of the Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules of the P.E.O. Sisterhood submitted by a local chapter was reviewed for submission to Convention of Idaho State Chapter and approved for circularization to local chapters. This proposed amendment did not receive the required favorable votes needed to be presented at convention. The Amendments and Recommendations Committee and the Idaho State Executive Board wish to thank Kay Ebert and Jeanette Mooney of International Chapter’s Study and Research Committee for their help and guidance with the structure and wording of the proposed amendments and resolution. With Kay Ebert’s and Judith Weatherbie’s approval, the final copy of the proposed amendments and resolutions, along with an instructive cover letter, were mailed to each chapter before the required deadline and were posted on the Idaho State Chapter website. Barbara James, CL, Interim Chairman, Helen Newton, V Alice M. Anderson, D, PPISC

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REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2015-2016

In accordance with the duties defined in the P.E.O. Constitution and the Bylaws and Standing Rules of Idaho State Chapter, the Finance Committee submits the following report: Reports of Idaho Chapter officers, trustees, and committees containing accounts of receipts and expenditures of Idaho chapter funds have been examined. The Audit of the books of the treasurer of Idaho State Chapter has been conducted by Denman & Company, LLP which has issued an unmodified opinion. The budget for the current P.E.O. year 2016-2017, retroactive to April 1, 2016, has been prepared after careful study of the receipts and disbursements for the past year, projections for the current year, and is submitted to the Convention for adoption. The Finance Committee recommends the transfer of funds for the following allocation of dues, and as prescribed in the Bylaws of Idaho state Chapter: Chapter House ($2.00 per member) $7,292.00

International Convention Fund ($2.00 per member) $7,292.00

Idaho State Convention Fund ($3.25 per member) $11,849.50

Total Transfer of Funds $26,433.50 The Finance Committee respectfully recommend a transfer of funds from the Idaho State Chapter Reserve Fund, to the International Convention Fund of $2,236.85, and an additional transfer from the Idaho State Chapter Reserve Fund, to the General Fund for the 2015-2016 deficit of $5,872.32. The Committee wishes to thank Marta Arthurs, X, PPISC, Judith Weatherbie, CI, ISC President, Jane Ingram, BU, ISC Vice-President and Barbara Jensen, BO, ISC Treasurer for their help, advice and encouragement. Karen Richardson, AW, Chairman Mary Jane Humphrey, AH Kali Carringer, CJ

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IDAHO STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD BUDGET 2016-2017

Number of Active Members 3721 3721 3646

Budget

2015-2016

Actual

2015-2016

Proposed

2016-2017

IDAHO STATE CHAPTER DUES

General Fund ($8.50) 31,628.50 31,628.50 30,991.00

State Convention ($3.25) 12,093.25 12,093.25 11,849.50

International Convention ($2.00) 7,442.00 7,442.00 7,292.00

Chapter House ($2.00) 7,442.00 7,442.00 7,292.00

Interest-General Fund 175.00 160.53 175.00

Miscellaneous Income 0.00 1,543.64

TOTAL RECEIPTS 58,780.75 60,309.92 57,599.50

DISBURSEMENTS

Transfer of Funds

Chapter House ($2.00) 7,442.00 7,442.00 7,292.00

International Convention ($2.00) 7,442.00 7,442.00 7,292.00

State Convention ($3.25) 12,093.25 12,093.25 11,849.50

TOTAL TRANSFER OF FUNDS 26,977.25 26,977.25 26,433.50

EXPENSES

A. ADMINISTRATION

Computer/Website/Education 50.00 0.00 50.00

Financial Review 2,600.00 2,611.50 2,700.00

Legal Fees 0.00 0.00 300.00

Intl. Bonding/Insurance/D&O 400.00 363.00 400.00

Past President's Pin 50.00 10.00 140.00

Miscellaneous Expenses 0.00 1,070.09 85.00

Officers' Expense 7,000.00 8,288.20 7,000.00

State Board Meeting Expense 4,500.00 9,896.14 4,000.00

State Chapter Visits 4,103.50 4,452.22 4,100.00

State Workshops 2,000.00 3,107.19 2,000.00

State Chapter Organization Expense 100.00 2,412.85 100.00

Proceedings/Bylaws/Postage 50.00 61.24 50.00

Annual Reports 100.00 127.41 100.00

Committee Expenses 2,000.00 2,035.89 4,391.00

Membership Summit 0.00 0.00 1,800.00

LEAD Conference 500.00 450.88 500.00

Cottey Seminar 0.00 0.00 2,000.00

TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 23,453.50 34,886.61 29,716.00

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IDAHO STATE CHAPTER P.E.O. SISTERHOOD BUDGET 2016-2017

Number of Active Members 3726 3726 3646

Budget

2015-2016

Actual

2015-2016

Proposed

2016-2017

B. PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION

Cottey Area Reps. 1,500.00 516.78 600.00

Cottey State Chairman 550.00 426.92 550.00

Intl. Projects Com/SESQ 0.00 0.00 300.00

TOTAL PROJECTS ADMIN. 2,050.00 943.70 1,450.00

C. STATE CONVENTION

Printing/Copies/Supplies 1,500.00 1081.89 0.00

Travel - Entitled Committees 1,000.00 751.23 0.00

Convention Meals & Lodging 600.00 388.01 0.00

Travel – Entitled State Officers 1,200.00 968.55 0.00

Miscellaneous Expenses 0.00 185.00 0.00

TOTAL STATE CONVENTION 6,300.00 3,374.68 0.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 58,780.75 66,182.24 57,599.50

DEFICIT/SURPLUS 0.00 (5,872.32) 0.00

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P.E.O. IDAHO MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT 2015-2016

This past year, the Idaho State Membership Committee worked together with the Idaho State Board and with the Regional Membership Representative to set goals and work toward helping their Idaho sisters to make membership a priority in their local chapters. In June, the committee came together for the first time via a web meeting tool with 2014-15 Regional Membership Representative Ellen Knox. Ellen reviewed the action plan template with them, as well as other enthusiastic goal setting ideas. All of the committee members, in addition to advisor Helen Iverson Metzger, were able to be on the call. The committee met again soon after that, using the web meeting tool VSee. While they were happy to have a tool to meet, it was decided that phone calls and emails would serve them better than VSee, which had some technical difficulties. On September 19, 2015 committee members Cathy Miller and Vera Redman coordinated a successful membership workshop/social in Grangeville. 10 sisters attended from Chapters BV, BH, AW, AR, BQ and CD. There was terrific interactive discussion around “Ideal Chapters” as well as a fun skit on PEOple and Membership and Me. The committee members also used the Speed Talking activity to help the participant’s problem solve how to talk about P.E.O. In October, Jacqueline Dawson, the new Region 1 Regional Membership Representative, flew to Boise for a productive and interactive workshop with the committee, as well as Idaho State President Judith Weatherbie and Vice President Helen Iverson Metzger. They were able to review the committee action plan and goals in a lively and productive discussion. In November, committee member Carolyn Peterson, with the assistance of Lee Fields (CB) and Cindy Pavel (CB), facilitated a membership workshop in Sandpoint, Idaho. 10 chapters were represented: M, O, V, X, AE, AN, BF, CA, CB and CL. 16 members overall were in attendance. This workshop followed a similar agenda as the Grangeville workshops. Carolyn reported back that sisters attending the workshop were extremely interactive and there was much meaningful discussion. Throughout the year, committee members distributed the Hot Spots monthly to membership chairs and chapter presidents for use within their chapters. The monthly newsletter was a popular tool for many, and the committee members received many positive comments about how it was being shared and used. In addition to the newsletters, membership information was updated to the Idaho State website. This was done with the help of Linda Tuley and the Idaho State Board. Carolyn Peterson took on the responsibility of disseminating information on unaffiliate members to chapters and reciprocity groups. It was decided that Carolyn would send the initial email to her district, and to the rest of the Membership Committee, who would also send out the information to their districts. The reason behind this change was to allow for easier communications between the district members and their committee representatives. Technical assistance was provided to those who requested it as needed. The committee will attend the 2016 Idaho State Convention in Boise, where they will lead discussion on membership topics, including: Pre and post initiation counseling; How to keep current members engaged and active; and Common struggles and solutions in attracting new members to P.E.O. This year was a great experience for the membership committee, a year full of involvement, learning and excitement in sharing the bonds of sisterhood with so many throughout the great state of Idaho. To ensure continuity for the committee, which saw two new members this year, the same committee members will comprise the Idaho State Membership Committee for 2016-2017. Cathy Miller, Membership Chairman Carolyn Peterson and Vera Redman, Committee Members

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REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2015-2016

The Nominating Committee has fulfilled its responsibilities as defined in the Idaho State Chapter Bylaws and Policies. A notice of the nomination process was included in the September and November and January issues of the Guidelines. Emails were also sent to the tech committee of each chapter with instructions on where to look on the state website for information on serving on the executive board. The chairman of this committee thanks committee members Sylvia Marmon and Barbara Frick for their sound input needed to complete the responsibility assigned to this important committee. She also thanks our adviser Marta Arthurs, PPISC, for her help and advice in the process. She gives a special thank you to Judith Weatherbie, our State President for her guidance throughout the year and for reformatting the forms used by the committee. In March emails were sent to four of the current officers requesting permission to nominate them for the next office in line. Each officer agreed to be nominated. As the final duty of this committee we are pleased to present the following slate of candidates for election to the Executive Board of Idaho State Chapter for 2015-2016.

President – Jane Ingram, Chapter BU

Vice-President – Helen Iverson-Metzger, Chapter D

Organizer – Barbara Jensen, Chapter BO

Treasurer – Teresa Baillie, Chapter M

Secretary – Phyllis Howard, Chapter BG

Respectfully submitted, Marie Smith, Chapter K, Chairman Sylvia Marmon, Chapter F Barbara Frick, Chapter BF

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REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE PHYLLIS HOWARD

Phyllis was initiated into her Mother-in-law’s Chapter M in Ogden, Utah in 2000. In August of 2003 a promotion with her work moved Phyllis and her husband to Idaho Falls, ID, where she transferred to Chapter BG. Phyllis has served two years in each of the following offices for Chapter BG: Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Vice President and President. 2016 is her second year as delegate to Idaho State Convention. She Co-chaired the Idaho State Chapter Convention in 2011 and served three years on the Idaho State Projects Committee. Born and raised in Glenburn, ND, she lived there until 1967 when she met and married her BIL, William (Bill). They moved to Utah later that same year. Bill served five years in the Marine Corp and worked for the Department of the Air Force at Hill AFB, UT for thirty-four years, retiring in 1999. Bill and Phyllis have been married for forty-eight years. They have one son, Shawn, his wife, Dorothy of twenty-four years and two grandchildren. Her grandson, Shae, lives in West Valley City, Utah and is engaged to be married next spring and her granddaughter, Scotti is attending Northern Michigan University at Marquette. Phyllis’ career in retail career spanned more than forty years where she was a Sales Associate Assistant, Ready to Wear Buyer, Buyer of Junior Sportswear, Training Manager for a chain of children’s stores, District Manager for a chain of small department stores. For the last twenty-one years, Phyllis was with Dillard’s Inc. where she worked nine years as a Sales Manager in Ogden, Utah and the last twelve as the Assistant Store Manager of the Dillard’s Department Store in Idaho Falls, ID. In her free time Phyllis likes spending time with friends and family, doing crafts of all kinds and reading mystery novels.

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REPORT OF THE PROJECTS COMMITTEE 2015-2016

This year our committee consists of Jenniffer Carrico, Chapter X of Wallace; Linda Widmer, Chapter BE of Twin Falls; and Sharon Manning, Chapter BJ of Pocatello. Our adviser is Jane Ingram, Vice President. Linda is in charge of PCE, STAR, and IPS and Sharon is in charge of ELF and PSA. Our members have brought many questions and concerns to the attention of the Projects Committee. We have worked hard to share our information with them and to hear their ideas as well. We welcome any suggestions and hope that we were successful in helping women achieve their educational goals. This fall our committee hosted an Idaho State Projects Workshop for District I. It was held at the Chapter House with 19 chapters represented. A convention workshop will be held on Friday afternoon with information for a timeline for chapters for our STAR and Cottey candidates, ideas for dispensing information to high school girls in regards to Cottey and STAR, and an open discussion on ideas for fund raising. We are hoping these open discussions will generate more ideas for the projects. With the help of our adviser, Jane Ingram, we have gathered an interesting group of project recipients who have volunteered to speak at our Projects Dinner.

It has been my pleasure to serve as the ISC Projects Committee Chairman. Linda, Sharon, and our wonderful advisor, Jane have been very supportive.

Jenniffer Carrico, Chapter X Chairman

REPORT OF THE WEBMASTER of IDAHO STATE WEBSITE http://www.peoidaho.org/ 2015-2016

In the SHARE section, 54 Chapters now have their own chapter page, to share photos and activities among the members of their own chapter, as well as spreading great ideas for socials, projects, fundraisers and other news to Idaho sisters. An Annual Calendar tab has been added to the existing tabs for other resources. The Programs tab has been removed, so sisters looking for those resources are encouraged to survey the websites of other state chapters for programs for Founders Day and the International website for sharing information on Membership and Projects. The Executive Board directs the content of the website makeup. This webmaster enjoys the opportunity to interact with Idaho sisters and respond to inquiries to help them find elusive forms and other things on our state and International websites. Linda Tuley, AO, PPISC Webmaster

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REPORT OF THE IDAHO COTTEY COLLEGE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 2015-2016

It has been a gratifying to serve as the Idaho Cottey College Committee (ICCC) Chair. Thank you to Vice President Jane Ingram for serving as our advisor. It has been a productive year! Many thanks to our Idaho Cottey Connection Chapters: Chapter D, Twin Falls (Hannah Cameron), Chapter H, Meridian (Latasha Griggs), Chapter W, Mountain Home (Abigale Chavarria and Tia Senger), Chapter AO, Twin Falls (Alison Sowka). These four chapters supported our five Cottey students throughout the year. This special P.E.O. connection provides a unique, personal touch for our Cottey students and is greatly appreciated. Out of the five current students, three will be returning to Cottey. One student will transfer, and Alison Sowka will graduate as our first Idaho student to complete the 4-year baccalaureate program! Three new students have been accepted to Cottey and one additional student has applied and is waiting to be accepted pending her April SAT results. We expect to have seven Idaho students for 2016-2017! Our total Idaho funding for our Cottey students this coming school year is $55,640! This is a large part of the financial aid packet for each Idaho student and it means so much to them. The ICCC Retreat was held at the Chapter House on September 11th and 12th, 2015. Five out of six area representatives attended as well as our Advisor, Jane Ingram. We enjoyed getting to know our three new ARs and strengthening our relationships. We trained, updated our manuals, brainstormed and planned our strategy for the year. The Chapter House is a cost-effective place to hold a retreat and provides a special P.E.O. experience. Visiting with the residents is always a treat. The colors chosen for the exterior renovation of our Chapter House are perfect and we loved being among the first to delight in this improvement! Education of Cottey Chapter Chairs continued to be a focus this year. Lisa Woods held a “Chapter Chairman Round-Up” for Area VI. Of her 19 area chapters, 12 were represented, and there was a great exchange of information. Attendees accepted responsibility as the point of contact for 21 of the 27 high schools in the area. They will make contact with school officials, provide Cottey packets, and assist individual students who express an interest. Two ARs took advantage of their local reciprocity meetings to share Cottey information with P.E.O.s and to suggest ways to engage and refer prospective students. Several ARs and local P.E.O.s again spread the word about Cottey at two college fairs in the Magic Valley. Name recognition is growing for Cottey and people mention knowing a Cottey student, which shows progress. Information cards for 22 potential students were sent to Cottey for follow-up. Christmas break provided a great opportunity to invite two prospective students and one parent to meet a current Cottey student and ask questions. STAR/Cottey events are an effective way to reach out to college-bound women. Students are eager to learn about scholarships and great STAR candidates often make great Cottey students too. One AR attended a popular P.E.O. Fashion Show and shared Cottey facts with 150 attendees. When you are enthusiastic, you look for opportunities to share the benefits of Cottey with everyone, wherever you go. As a result of a brief conversation with a teacher, I got a call from a father wanting P.E.O. scholarship information. I told him about Cottey as well and that night his daughter applied to Cottey online! She was accepted and was awarded the President’s Scholarship ($7,500), which is renewable each year! Cottey is a great fit for her! Our Idaho Helen Washburn Travel Fund (HWF) offers $850-$1,200 in reimbursable funding. It is our BEST tool for turning prospective students into Cottey students! Since the 2015 Convention, five students have been approved! We had our first student attend the new summer program in June of 2015 and she has been accepted to Cottey for this fall. Two younger students attended the Fall “C” For Yourself Week-

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End and loved Cottey. An accepted student will attend the Spring “C” For Yourself and a second accepted student has scheduled an individual visit with her mother for April. About 80% of those who visit Cottey actually attend! The HWF works! Every chapter needs to appoint a specific Cottey Chapter Chair. A 3-year term is highly encouraged so these P.E.O.s can develop the skills and contacts needed to be effective. These Cottey “experts” are a great resource for the chapter, schools, and potential students. Many thanks to my terrific Area Representatives (ARs): (I) Grechen Grant, (II) Denise Young, (III) Debbie Masingill, (IV) Lynette Ausman, (V) Paula Valerio, and (VI) Lisa Woods. Despite busy lives, these special women find a way to support Cottey. We owe them a debt of gratitude! Two ARs are completing their terms. Thanks, Denise Young (AR-II), for your practical approach to life, wonderful sense of humor, and enthusiasm for Cottey. Thank you, Lynette Ausman, (AR-IV), for sharing your superb teaching skills and personal Cottey perspective and love. Both of these amazing, inspiring women were molded by their Cottey experiences. It is time for me to say farewell as my 4-year term on the ICCC comes to an end. Serving on this committee and working with so many amazing P.E.O.s on behalf of Cottey has been an honor. I have grown so much as a P.E.O. through this fascinating, fun experience. I am very grateful for the opportunity and the dear friends I have made along the way. This fall, Mountain Home will have 3 Cottey students! It could be a fluke, but it’s possible we’re getting this Cottey recruiting thing figured out! My goal is to continue planting seeds and watching young women grow in the nurturing environment unique to Cottey. Thank you!

Judy Mayne Idaho Cottey College Committee Chairman

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REPORT OF THE COTTEY COLLEGE AREA I REPRESENTATIVE 2015-2016

I want to thank all the lovely ladies that helped me my first year of being a Cottey Area Representative. However, my personal life has interfered a little bit more this past year than what I wanted it to in order to get to more done than I did. I did not get a chance to do a Round-Up. I also did not get a chance to visit high schools, or go to their college fairs. I did, however, speak in Pocatello at Chapter K’s Star Scholarship information for Juniors and Seniors in high school, along with their parents. They were around 5 students, 5 parents, and a couple of P.E.O sisters; around 15 or 16 total. They learned a lot about Cottey, as well as the Star Scholarship. I visited for a bit after the presentation and I gave more information about Cottey to a young lady, Saydie Garcia, who seemed quite interested in visiting Cottey sometime soon. This up and coming year, I plan on doing more visiting with the Area I Chapters, doing maybe 2 or 3 Round-Ups, and going to high schools to do college fairs and possibly talk to some young ladies. I feel quite honored to be able to speak about Cottey after graduating a little more than 3 years ago. Cottey is a great place for women to find themselves and the leadership skills they never knew they had. I hope to inspire some young ladies to go experience Cottey as well as the world. Grechen Grant, Chapter CM Cottey College Area I Representative

REPORT OF COTTEY COLLEGE AREA II REPRESENTATIVE 2015-2016

This was my third year as the Cottey Area Representative. This year was a struggle for me, not because of lack of support by PEO sisters or PEO leadership, but because of many personal changes. It saddened me deeply that I couldn’t put more effort into this position. With one day a week to catch up on life this isn’t the only thing that got left behind last year. I hate to pass the torch on this note, but it must be passed for the success of the program. The good news is there were a few things accomplished this year in our area. The fall kicked off the year with our 2nd annual “Cottey Area Rep. Retreat.” This event is always a great time for friendship and learning. The group learned a great deal from Elinor Ingram’s visit to our meeting. Elinor is full of PEO knowledge and a great motivator. The part I enjoyed the most was meeting the new area representatives. Gretchen Grant traveled with me to the Chapter House in Caldwell and I enjoyed the time getting to know a younger Cottey girl. It helped give me perspective on a younger generation of students. Our area had a presence at two college fairs in the Magic Valley this year again. In October 2015, Jean Crandall and I attended the Twin Falls High School College Fair. This is our 4th or 5th year doing this event and each year we have a student that knows someone who went to Cottey. That is progress in my book! We collected approximately 10 interest cards and mailed into PEO relations. The second event was at the Jerome High School in March 2016. This event was attended by the Jerome PEOs and they sent Cottey approximately 12 interest cards from their event. Another event that I attended this year was the Reciprocity Meeting held October 24, 2015 in Shoshone. Those meetings are a great opportunity to connect one on one with PEOs. I spoke about the new president, new admissions representative, the fine art’s building, referring a student, degree types and the focus on 4 year degrees. I closed with dates for “C” for yourself weekend, reminders on the Helen Washburn fund and helpful websites. A lot of information in about 5 minutes! My goal is not to cram information but to remind.

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The great thing about this process is the wheel keeps turning. It turns because these young women see the opportunity Cottey offers them and through the leadership of Judy Mayne. Judy led Area II to having four students attend Cottey this year. Our 4th year student, Alison Sowka, will be the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Science from Cottey in May 2016. Alison not only is a leader for Cottey’s 4-year degree program but she has been a leader among her class every year. Alison is sure to go onto great things! Area II has 3 first year students; 2 are from Mountain Home, Abigale Chavarria and Tia Senger, and 1 from Twin Falls, Hannah Cameron. All these students would not be at Cottey if it wasn’t for Judy Mayne, Idaho Cottey Committee Chairwomen. Judy had my deepest gratitude for all her efforts these last few years. Judy is a light of encouragement with a dose of reality; that is what made us good partners on this committee. Judy really knows how to talk to the young women and how to encourage them to look at the possibilities. It is SO hard to ask a young girl who hasn’t hardly left the state to travel 1500 miles to a college where she knows NO ONE! Judy made this happen with grace. Idaho knew what that had when they asked Judy to head up this committee! She is the best! In closing, I am thrilled to have 5 total students attending Cottey this year, 4 of which are from Area II. I look forward to supporting the transition of this position to the next Area II representative. I will continue to support Cottey with any time I can give in the future. I LOVE Cottey and what education can do for women, so it will never be lost, just dormant at times. Thank you Idaho State PEO for entrusting me with this position that last 3 years. It truly has been an honor and a privilege to serve you, PEO sisterhood, and dear Cottey C. Denise Young Area II Representative

REPORT OF COTTEY COLLEGE AREA III REPRESENTATIVE

2015-2016 On behalf of Area III Representative, Debbie Masingill and Area III Cottey Chapter Chairs, I am submitting this report. Thanks go to Chapters C, Payette, Chapter F, Caldwell, Chapter I, Emmett, Chapter N, Nampa, Chapter T, Weiser, Chapter AU, Caldwell, Chapter AX, Nampa, Chapter BD, Parma, Chapter BM, Caldwell, Chapter BQ, McCall, Chapter BT, Caldwell and Chapter BY, Nampa who through their combined efforts kept in touch and rallied to the good news of three Cottey College Applicants from our area. Tiara Goodenough of Nampa, a graduate of Weiser High School, and Alma Galaviz of Canyon Springs High School, Caldwell have been accepted to Cottey College. Ruby White, Canyon Springs High School, Caldwell, has applied and is awaiting the results of her SAT test scores in the next week. She is graduating early and supports herself working full time. Their aspiration is our inspiration. Having patted ourselves for these successful applicants, there is the concomitant need to follow through and by way of letters and goodies support these three young women in their Freshman year. Cottey College also has items that they can deliver to the students during finals week that help with their studies. Thanks go to Judy Mayne Idaho State Cottey College Chair.

Sharon Hubler, Chapter BT Incoming Cottey College Area III Representative

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REPORT OF THE COTTEY COLLEGE AREA IV REPRESENATIVE

2015-2016

In my third and final year on this committee I was not very active. I was limited on travel and time because of family responsibilities. Thank you Judy and State Board for your support and understanding. I did maintain contact with the chapters in my region. In March I spoke to Chapter BR in Lewiston about Cottey and showed them how to envelope the Star Award when visiting with high school students. Idaho State Board Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a spokesperson for Cottey College. 27 Years after being at Cottey I look back and realize that it has made all the difference in the life and career I hold today. Thank you Judy Mayne for your support and guidance in this last year. Your dedication has been amazing. Lynette Ausman, Chapter AR Area IV Representative

REPORT OF COTTEY COLLEGE AREA V REPRESENTATIVE 2015-2016

This is my first year as Area V, Cottey Representative. It was a little overwhelming to get all the information and try and figure out how to share it with all the chapters in North Idaho. After a year and a few life changes, I am excited to proceed and hopefully do better my second year. One of the first opportunities I experienced was the annual “Cottey Area Rep Retreat” in Caldwell at the Chapter House. Idaho Cottey Committee Chairwomen, Judy Mayne helped to make the trip possible for me and was a wonderful hostess. She had every detail worked out, including the meals and was so encouraging. She is an expert and I know she can answer any and all questions that I might come across as a representative. Sharing ideas and brainstorming with all the Cottey reps was an invaluable experience and I still look at my notes and use the experience to help with new ideas. After sending out my introduction letter, I was excited to receive a couple of requests for visits. In September I was invited to visit Chapter BF in Post Falls. The ladies were very gracious and had some awesome questions. After my visit, I was thrilled to be invited to speak at their annual Fashion Show. The proceeds are used for their projects and is a wonderful fundraiser. On November 5th I spoke about my experiences with Cottey College and why my daughters chose Cottey for their first two years of college. There were about 150 PEO sisters in attendance plus their guests and I had a wonderful time. They allowed me to set up a table with brochures and I was able to visit and answer all questions. I found both of these experiences to be helpful and positive. As the year progresses so quickly, I am hoping to get in some school visits before May and share some information with school counselors. I was unable to do a Chapter roundup, because of personal commitments. It is my hope to schedule a roundup in the fall before school starts on a roll and get the Area V sisters excited about sharing Cottey College information. It has been difficult to connect with prospective students in North Idaho, but I am determined to work on that this next year and share all I can about our wonderful Cottey College. Paula Valerio Cottey College Area V Representative

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REPORT OF COTTEY COLLEGE AREA VI REPRESENTATIVE 2015-2016

This was my first year in this position and it has truly been a learning experience. Thankfully, I was under the leadership of Judy Mayne and that was a real blessing. She has done a wonderful job of training and guiding the area representatives. My tenure began with a Cottey Committee Retreat in September. The retreat was held at the Chapter House and we had a wonderful weekend filled with team building and training. I held a Chapter Roundup in November and with the invaluable assistance of Janice Atkins-Neva. I believe we had a very successful event. I have 19 chapters in my area and of those chapter, there were 12 chapters represented at the Roundup. I was very pleased with that. My “agenda” quickly went out the window as it became clear that most of what I had intended to cover formally was being covered much more efficiently in a very informal question and answer format. It was incredibly helpful to have a couple of Cottey alums in the group as they knew a lot more than I did. The greatest accomplishment of the Roundup was having the chapters assign themselves to the area schools for which they would become responsible for contacting about Cottey. One of my goals this year was to reach out, not only to the Boise and Meridian School District high schools, but to also include the growing number of charter schools, private schools, and alternative schools in the area. Of the 27 schools on our spreadsheet, all but 6 now have an official P.E.O. chapter assigned to them. That is phenomenal and I’m very, very excited! It would be even more exciting to have 100% participation from my 19 chapters this next year. I’d love to recognize Chapter H for all the work they do as they have a very active Cottey Committee. We met with a potential Cottey student and her mother recently, however, she is a senior this year and already had her shortlist of colleges figured out. She does have a younger sister who may be very interested and I know that Chapter H is doing everything they need to do to help that student visit Cottey next year. Keep up the good work Chapter H! Chapter BN has also done a wonderful job of contacting their assigned schools, two of which were non-traditional high schools. Those schools were very excited to receive Cottey information as they could see where Cottey could potentially be a great fit for some of their student body. Great job Chapter BN! Chapters AJ, CN, and BK are excited and working hard as well. They have reported successful meetings with their assigned high schools and are planning things like getting pennant banners in counselor’s offices, setting up tables in the halls, and even meeting with church youth pastors (what a great idea!) Thank you Chapters AJ, CN, and BK! My goals for this next year are to conduct a Chapter Roundup earlier in the fall to coincide better with the beginning of the school year, to continue to encourage my area chapters to make promoting Cottey one of their priorities, and to continue to learn and grow in this position so that I am better able to effectively guide my chapter Cottey chairmen. Thank you for this opportunity to serve and to grow, and thank you, Judy and Janice, for all of your guidance and patience as I got my feet wet! Lisa Woods Cottey College Area VI Representative

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REPORT OF THE YEARBOOK REVIEW COMMITTEE 2015-2016

It has been our privilege to serve on the Yearbook Committee to review the 2016-2017 Local Chapter yearbooks. Being on this committee has been a learning experience. We have achieved our goal of 100% participation! Which means we have 89 yearbooks. This would not have been possible without many follow up emails, phone calls to the chapters who were unaware of this procedure. PROBLEMS: We agree with the 2014 yearbook committee, that the April 10 deadline is TO EARLY. If possible this date should be later in April. We found many chapters do not receive their yearbooks until the MIDDLE OF APRIL. Plus, there is always printer problems. We were surprised at the number of chapters that were unaware of the requirement to mail a yearbook to the yearbook committee. As a result of the confusion a chapter mailed all six yearbooks to us. Upon review other problem areas are: Missing projects program, and not stating options. Missing Exemplification of the Ceremony of Initiation. Not having “Social” clearly defined. As always our sisters were creative in constructing chapter yearbooks. There were many exceptional themes, programs and eye catching covers. It was an amazing journey for us, as we were introduced to all local chapters we found ourselves wanting to copy that quote, that poem, theme and outstanding programs. Thank You for this enriching opportunities, many thanks to Judith for being our go to gal. Lovingly P.E.O., Jaynie Bell, Chapter CM, Yearbook Committee Chairman Kay Goff, Chapter AI, Yearbook Committee Co-Chairman

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REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTS’ LETTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE 2015-2016

Find Your Passion and Share It. Giggles and Grins with Sisters and Friends, Rejoicing in the Roots of Our Sisterhood, Expanded Joy through P.E.O. are a sampling of themes for the past year. These themes inspired the committee as well as the individual chapters. At least one chapter determined their theme together. Other chapters used themes in responding to roll call or in planning programs. Programs shared in chapter letters included sharing personal stories as a way of getting to know each other, presenting early history including early settlements in Idaho, sharing changes as a long-time member of P.E.O., presenting the children’s book program of a local women’s prison, discussing an African violet safari, helping homeless families become independent, reviewing the equine handicapped riding program, being a healthy chapter, and reviewing P.E.O. traditions and protocols (P.E.O. boot camp). Interesting programs about our Founders included a few chapters having a combined program (including one at our Chapter House), “Oprah Winfrey” interviewing the Founders, a bingo game about our Founders, and a Founders’ Day banquet. Socials included dinners in the fall or winter with BILs, summer picnics with BILs, historic town tours, movie night parties, museum tours, hiking, shopping for families in need, an ice cream social, wine or coffee get-togethers, as well as interest groups focusing on topics like bridge, quilting or book reviews—and for one chapter, a progressive garden party. Projects to assist women in pursuing their education are valued by our sisterhood in Idaho. Our chapters had many different fundraising methods. These included selling flowers and bulbs, cookies and cookbooks; holding golf tournaments, bunco parties, and bridge marathons; selling brooms, aprons, nuts, candy, and felted bags; having a fashion show. Chapters also spoke of projects like a Texas Road House luncheon, a Winter Wonderland brunch, wine tasting with experts, Mocha Madness; a book fair at Barnes & Noble, a No-Bake-Bake sale, and stays at a Bed and Breakfast. These endeavors and others helped fund our projects, as much as they provided time for socialization and togetherness. The money collected from chapter fundraisers went to the P.E.O. projects including the Idaho Chapter Cottey College Award, the Helen Washburn Fund, the Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House, the PBR-2023 Fund and the Yellowstone Suite Fund. In addition, several chapters have special college scholarship awards for girls graduating from local high schools. Two chapters have been able to find and sponsor several women this past year. *Chapter CB in Coeur d’Alene currently has seven active project recipients; Chapter W in Mountain Home has six project scholarships or loans plus two high school local chapter scholarships. All 88 chapters from the smallest (about 16 members) to the largest (about 80 members) are united in making Idaho successful in being P.E.O. sisters. Review Committee - Chapter CI Mary Ann Gilmore, Chairman Laurie Geren Phyllis Ann Melnyk Margaret Peck Kathy Probasco-Thurber *Chapter CD was written in error, reported to Executive Board post-convention by Chapter CB and correction made prior to publication of Proceedings.

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REPORT OF THE IDAHO P.E.O. CHAPTER HOUSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015-2016

This has been a year of renewal and updating for our Chapter House buildings as well as operations. We celebrate the accomplishment of painting of our Dorman Mansion, a signature landmark in the Caldwell community. This was made possible by the donations received through Idaho Gives over the past three years. Thank you, to all who participated and made this possible. Our new look, taupe with white trim, is stunning and has been the talk of the town. “Our Grand Old Lady”, built in 1910, got a face lift! The Board also determined that we need to remodel and update the cottages to make them safe, attractive and current. We started with the Harbough Cottage; with all new kitchen appliances and cabinets, new doors, a bathroom with walk-in shower and safety bars, new paint, window/floor coverings and improved insulation. This, like new home, was rented before it was completely finished by our newest resident, Eleanor Larsen who moved here from California to be closer to her family. P.E.O. s moving to this area to be near family are great candidates for future residents. We also made some much appreciated upgrades for the current residents. The Board is currently consulting with an architect to remodel and upgrade the duplex/triplex this year. This major project for the Board suggests reconfiguring bathrooms and living room/kitchen spaces while creating privacy for each unit and improving the use of interior space. We benefited from an Idaho Power project that paid for about $1000 worth of LED light bulbs as an energy efficiency effort for small businesses like the Chapter House. We should see a long term benefit for us. The Chapter House cherishes our devoted staff; turnover is rare. The Employees Committee had the opportunity to have our Employee Handbook reviewed and revised as part of a class project at BSU. The Residents Committee clarified and formalized procedures to ensure uniform, fair and understandable residential health requirements for living at the C.H. We are an independent living center for sisters and their spouses where congeniality, safety and companionship remain high priorities. We are reaching out to the Treasure Valley with monthly Lunch & Learn, that is, lunch at the C.H. and then a program aimed at educating and entertaining. We offered programs on avoiding Identity Fraud, the art of leaded glass restoration, wreath making, and gourd painting. The Chapter House is important in providing a location for chapter and community events. Guest meals and family guest cottage use bolster our income and enrich the conversation and activity, especially during the summer and holidays. We invite you to join us for a meal or overnight stay. It has been a pleasure to serve as chair of the board this year. Thank you to Karen Alldredge, Ch. F and Donna McCullough, Ch. BT, who have served their four-year term on the Board. In April, Sally Moore, Ch. N, joined to fill a vacancy. We continue to need volunteers for the board and committees and short term projects. Check out our display here at the convention along with our web site, www.peochapterhouseidaho.org. Sincerely, Virginia (Ginni) Neil, Chairman

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REPORT OF GIFTS TO THE IDAHO P.E.O. CHAPTER HOUSE March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016

Gifts to the General Fund: Chapters: C, F, G, J, P, N, S, T, W, Y, AD, AF, AI, AJ, AK, AQ, AR, AS, AT, AU, AW, AY, AZ, BC, BD, BF, BG, BJ, BM, BN, BO, BQ, BT, BU, BX, BY, BZ, CB, CD, CF, CG, CJ, CK, CM, CN. Pat Kerrick, Donna McCulloch, Sally Baker, Billie Ann Farley, Carol Skyrm, Nancy & Steve Sams, Chapter CF-in Honor of Pocatello Area Reciprocity; Columbia Grain Growers, Inc; Chapter BC Bridge event by Ginny Farrell; P.E.O. Foundation-from the Marjorie Archabal Estate; Jane Ingram in honor of Lilas McColm Traska outgoing President of Chapter BU and in honor of the State Membership Committee- Lee Fields, Ginny Riffle & Cathy Miller; P.E.O. State Officers - horoniaum for BM; Bob & Margaret Vernon for bathroom remodel in cottage. Meeting Room and Guest Cottage Use: Chapters N, BM, Chapter BM Bunco group. Charleen Matheson, Mary Reed, Patsy Lodge, Joan VanSchoiack, Bev Burrell, Marie Stauffer, Corky Weston, Carol Ann Waddle, Mary Symms Pollet, Idaho P.E.O. State Officers, Judy Mayne & Cottey Committee, Presbytery of Boise, Bible Study Group, Alpha Delta Kappa, Eldredge Family, Betty Kinsey, Charles & Pat Kerrick , Donna McCulloch, Eleanor Hayman Family, Ron Blakley Family, Fran Woodhead, Ellen Batt, Carol Skyrm, Cindy & David Hayes, Susanne Skyrm, Deloris Nolf/Donna Weed, Sarah Seamont Family, Marjorie Hudson, Pamela Transue, Jon & Diana Larsen. Gifts to the Historic Preservation Fund: Pat Truman, Delores Shodeen, Nancy Baxter, Mert Drorbaugh, Linda Arpin; Gifts in honor of outgoing board & Chairperson Board Members- Virginia Neil, Darlene Harryman, Debby Taisey, Marilee Kohtz; Chapter CJ fundraising event, Cheryl Wilson, Bonnie Wood, Carolyn Miller, Joanne Taylor. Donors though “Idaho Gives” on line event: Idaho Non Profit Center from “Idaho Gives” Event award prize money. George &Marie Allen, Nancy Joyal, Mary & Charles Reed, Gail Siron, Vicki Neely, Gerry Wilson, Edith Gist, Ruby Andridge, Virginia Griffiths, Linda Pearman, Karen McCulloch, Eileen Stanton, Candis Marshall, Deborah W. Taisey, Jan Johnson, Eleanor Hayman, Ann Hayman, Andy Hayman, Nancy Kobe, Marilyn Brown, Kali Carringer, Marilyn Burdwell ,Barbara Hicks, Mary Burton, Marta& Greg Sandmeyer, Maria Gigray, Nancy Becker, Pat Mallea, Donna Markwell, Priscilla Oja, Marilyn Otto, Donna Cooper, Carolyn Rees, Ann Day, Cynthia Harrison, Barbara Jensen, Anna Stark, Kathryn Beaudreau, Mikell Galloway, Karen & Daniel John, Louise Saunders, Louisa Cone, Marie Schaff , Janice Wong, Barbara Hindman, Darlene Harryman, Kristine Horrace, Marylin Swope, Marlys Saltzer, Virginia Neil, Rita &Gerry Myers, Kathy Strawn, Jane Baxter, Laura Beale, Shirley & Philip Atkinson, Rebecca Epperson, Dianne Kinney, Beverly Nightengale, Janet Conley, Kathryn Pickrell, Janet Danielson, Linda Perkins, Gail Starkey, Jeanne Barker, Julie Edgar, Katherine Lauer, Lisa Woods, Melissa Hartman, Wilma Jones, Sharon Miller, Carolyn Lunstrum, Karen Hodge, Barbara Barber, Florence O'Tyson, Pamela Cunningham, Laurie Henberg, Mary Roach, Janie Modie, Bonnie Wood, Elaine Carpenter, Jennifer Vroman Sampson, Juno Van Ocker, Christine Flournoy, Barbara Fiez, Jayne Arbon, Mary Provant, Diana Kofoed, LaDonna Webb Cappellini, Ann & Gerry Shively, Bernadette Hoover, Sharon Hubler, Anne Oglevie, Nancy Daniels, Nancy Alexander, Julie DeLorenzo, Madeline &Bill Buckendorf, Amy Yacavace, Wanda Goodson, Tiana Owens, Wendy Stokes, Joan VanSchoiack, Betty Kinsey, Mary Walker, Deborah Wiking, Margaret Schiff, Pat & Charles Kerrick, Patricia Truman, Lila Rae Christian, Debbie Christian, Marla Scarborough, Brandi & Jason Mantifel, Virginia Day, Shirley Marmon, Linda Hicks, LeAnne Sullivan, Patricia Rohwer, Roberta Bonaminio, Sandy Tavares, Connie Hoover, Ann Montgomery, Cherie A. Barton ,Susan Huter, Elizabeth Roberts, Debra Flitton, Lisa Derry, Karen Cornwell, Marie Stauffer, Karen Alldredge, Barbara Syme, Debra Flitton, Dixie Cook, Ruth Burton Bosley, Elizabeth Popish, Joyce Lindstrom, Susan Parrish, Sally Moore, Christine Massoth, Christine Smith, Bernie& Mary Jo Nyblad, Steven Sams, Susan Caswell, Elisa Massoth, Gloria Franklin, Hollace Claiborn, Sylvia Marmon, Donna P. McCulloch, Ellen Crosby, Betsy Eldredge, Anna Scholes, Helen & Gary Strine, Virginia Wiggins, Virginia Foote, Carolyn England, Billie A. Farley, Marilee Kohtz, Sonia Alexander, Carol Ann Waddell, Mary Confer, Chapters T and AU.

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Special Gifts: Christmas gifts-Chapter BD, Ray & LaDonna Cappellini- handmade wooden Santa’s sleigh; Chapter CN-gift of May Day Basket of flowers; Cindy & David Hayes -wireless extender; Donna McCulloch-new porch lights; Chapter BG- Holiday Centerpiece; Sera Young- light for flag pole & Easter Ham; Chapter N- five foot-outdoor Christmas Wreath, refurbishing of large indoor Christmas Wreath, and Valentine gifts for residents; Memorials to Chapter House In Memory of Donor Betty Walker Chapter Z Luke Boyle Chapter AA Ron Blakley The Shelp Family, Bob & Margaret Vernon Ron Blakley Donna Cooper & Darlene Harryman Mary Lou Gray Chapter BY Gladys Troyer Chapter BD, Pat Gotsch Lois Johnson Chapter BD, Pat Gotsch Rita Anne S. Williams Virginia Devlin, Charles Hummel, Paulette Lichatowich Linda Payne Smith & Jeff Smith, Glenn & Dorothy Darnall Ken & Jo Downend & Kelli Campbell, Lianggao Liu Gene & Carolyn Blackwelder, Glenn & Linda Schumacher Sam & Leora Summers, Clarence Jones, Shirley Fields The Tom Takeuchi Family, Pat & Charles Kerrick, Shirley Marmon, Julie & Rod Gramer, Arthur & Barbara Kojima Chapter BO, Barbara Anderson, June Van Ocker Father of Leanne Sullivan Juno Van Ocker Barbara Smith Susan Scannell, Chapter BQ Emily Whitman Chapter BQ Lila Lee Paasch Elaine Carpenter Helen Larson Chapter BY Betty Roden Chapter H, Sue Burwell Wilda Macy Jane Ingram Shirley Robinson Jane Ingram Alice Uhl Chapter H Lois Samuelson Deb Oats Maxine Garnand Chapter AI Elizabeth Roberts Chapter AY Miriam Albright Chapter BY Margaret Smyser Chapter H, Chapter BO Tony Turturici Chapter BO Charles Floyd Chapter BO Margrieta “Ita” Stam Chapter N Given by Margaret & Bob Vernon in memory of: Mary Bratt, Nancy McGregor, Margaret Gudgel, Barbara Patrick, Jean Croft, Emma Barry, Naomi Wardwell, Laura Hoshaw, Maxine Randall, Lois Johnson, Jacqueline Westendorf, Connie Ellway, Carolyn Ernst. Idaho State P.E.O. Chapter House Board of Trustees extend their thanks to all of the chapters and individuals who gave so generously to the Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House this past year. Submitted by Donna McCulloch, Recorder of Gifts to the Chapter House, March 201

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P.E.O. CHAPTER HOUSE OF IDAHO Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2015

ASSETS December 31, 2015

Checking Accounts 17,693.71

Investments - General 113,114.54

Investments - Endowment 647,389.30

Real Estate Improvements 50,971.15

Total Assets 829,168.70

LIABILITIES

Payroll Taxes Payable 2,295.20

Accounts Payable 2,970.61

Sales Tax Payable 337.04

Total Liabilities 5,602.85

EQUITY

Net Asset - Unrestricted 223,202.89

Net Assets - Restricted 623,856.76

Net Income (22,874.80)

Total Equity 824,184.85

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 829,787.70

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P.E.O. CHAPTER HOUSE OF IDAHO

Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual

January through December 2015

100% of the year Jan-Dec 2015 Budget % of Budget

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Resident Fees 89,940.00 89,160.00 100.9%

Per Capita 7,442.00 7,500.00 99.2%

Gifts/Projects/Grants/Donations 28,043.19 16,000.00 175.3%

Historic Preservation 10,124.75 10,000.00 101.2%

Meals 5,615.96 4,800.00 117.0%

Dividend Income - General 3,232.23 6,000.00 53.9%

Dividend Income - Endowment 21,957.07 22,000.00 99.8%

Total Income 166,355.20 155,460.00 107.0%

Expense

Payroll/Taxes/Worker's Comp 95,451.93 96,700.00 98.7%

Property/Liability Insurance 7,991.00 8,000.00 99.9%

Utilities & Telephone 12,756.25 13,000.00 98.1%

Groceries & Supplies 18,395.21 16,500.00 111.5%

Grounds Work 7,281.03 9,000.00 80.9%

Repairs and Maintenance 10,170.93 7,000.00 145.3%

Capital Improvements 22,137.00 35,000.00 63.2%

Professional Fees 8,515.50 7,000.00 121.7%

Public Relations and Marketing 1,547.56 5,000.00 31.0%

Office/Bank Charges/Postage/Misc. 2,507.13 2,800.00 89.5%

Total Expense 186,753.54 200,000.00 93.4%

Net Ordinary Gain (Loss) (20,398.34) (44,540.00)

Other Income/Expense

Realized Gain (Loss) General Invest. (179.87)

Realized Gain (Loss) Endowment Invest. 14,262.11

Unrealized Gain (Loss) General Invest. (841.53)

Unrealized Gain (Loss) Endowment Invest. (16,336.17)

Total Other Income (3,095.46)

Net Income (23,493.80)

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TOTAL MEMORIALS, HONORARIUMS AND SPECIAL GIFTS CREDITED TO CHAPTERS

$7,395.00

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TOTAL MEMORIALS, HONORARIUMS AND SPECIAL GIFTS CREDITED TO INDIVIDUALS

$15, 318.25

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CORRECTIONS TO THE PRINTED PROGRAM

Page 5 – 2009 PPISC Susan Charles - changed chapters to read: AN, O, (AR)

Page 7 - GUARDS – removed Sandy Crosby

Page 8 - TELLERS – changed Tonga Kershul to Tonna Kershul

Page 10 – 11 Chapter Delegate Changes: H: Susan Scripter J: Carol Fowler BR: Kathy Stachofsky BX: Katherine Coolidge CA: Donna Bagwell CH: Mary Anne Pinkerton

Page 12 - DATE – changed Thursday, May 19, 2012 to Thursday, May 19, 2016

Page 33 - DEFICIT/SURPLUS – changed: 5,872.32 to (5,872.32)

Page 45 - REPORT OF PRESIDENTS’ LETTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE – change *Chapter CD was written in error, reported to Executive Board post-convention by Chapter CB and correction made prior to publication of Proceedings.

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P.E.O. SISTERHOOD IDAHO STATE CHAPTER OFFICERS 2016 - 2017

President BU E. Jane Ingram

2960 Cherry Lane Boise, ID 83705

Cell: (208) 949-1899 ej58ingrob@hotmail.com

Vice President D Helen Iverson-Metzger 1139 Blake St. N Twin Falls, ID 83301

Home: (208) 734-8033 iversonh@cableone.net

Organizer BO Barbara Jensen 6124 Airport Rd Nampa, ID 83687

Cell: (208) 861-6891 bjgrowgirl@gmail.com

Treasurer M Teresa Baillie Box 138 Pinehurst, ID 83850

Home: (208) 682-4235 teresabaillie55@gmail.com

Secretary BG Phyllis Howard 3805 Stonehaven Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83406

Home: (208) 528-0227 Cell: (208) 406-6300 phyllish47@cableone.net

P.E.O. Executive Office 3700 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50312-2899

515-255-3153 515-255-3820 (fax) www.peointernational.org

Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House 114 East Logan Caldwell, ID 83605

208-459-3552 PEOCH@aol.com

P.E.O. Idaho State Chapter Website Web Master Linda Tuley

www.peoidaho.org

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INDEX TO CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS

Welcome by Judith A. Weatherbie, President, Idaho State Chapter 2 Representative of International Chapter 2 Executive Boards of International Chapter and Idaho State Chapter 3 International and Idaho State Chapter Projects 4 Idaho State Chapter Standing Committees and Boards 4 Past Presidents of Idaho State Chapter 5 Convention Appointments and Displays 6 Convention Assistants 7 Convention Planning Committee 8 Rules of Convention 9 Members of Convention 10-11 Pre-Convention Agenda 12 Convention Agenda 13-17 Convention Song Sheet 18 Minutes of Convention M-1-M-12 Report of President 19 Summary of Idaho State Chapter Strategic Plan and 2015-2016 Goals 20 Report of Vice President 21 Report of Organizer 22 Report of Treasurer 23 Treasurer’s Summary of Receipts and Expenditures by Funds 24 Annual Report of the Treasurer to International Chapter 25 Report of Secretary 26 Membership Report of Idaho State Chapter 27 Annual Report of Membership to International Chapter 28 Annual Report of Membership of Disbanded Chapters 29 Report of the Amendments and Recommendations Committee 30 Report of the Finance Committee 31 Proposed Budget for Idaho State Chapter 32-33 Report of the Membership Committee 34 Report of the Nominating Committee 35 Nominee Biography and Photograph 36 Report of the Projects Committee 37 Report of the Idaho State Chapter Webmaster 37 Report of the Idaho Cottey College Committee Chairman 38-39 Reports of the Idaho Cottey College Area Representatives 40-43 Report of Yearbook Review Committee 44 Report of Presidents’ Letters Review Committee 45 Report of the Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House Board of Trustees 46 Report of Gifts to the Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House 47-48 Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House Financial Statement - Balance Sheet 49 Idaho P.E.O. Chapter House Financial Statement - Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual 50 Local Chapter Project Donations Report 51-54 Memorials, Honorariums, Special Gifts 55-59 Index to Convention Program 60

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List of Corrections to Printed Program 61 Projects Night Program 62-63 50-Year Luncheon & Recognition Program 64-65 Saturday Night BIL, Families & Friends Banquet Program 66-67 Celebration of Life Program and Memorial List 68-69 Idaho State Chapter Officer Listing for 2016-2017 70 Report of Credentials Chairman 71 Certification of Minutes and Approval of Proceedings 72 Index to Convention Proceedings 73-74