This collection highlights successes in our local P.E.O. chapters! Click on any of the titles below to go directly to The Record article and be inspired by the good things happening in P.E.O.
| Article Title | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bouncing Back High | Winter 2025 | Three chapter stories highlight chapters that faced uncertainty yet found creative solutions to bounce back stronger than ever. |
| Bridging Generations, Chapter GT Initiates 19- and 91-Year-Old | Winter 2025 | Chapter GT/CA successfully bridged the generation gap by welcoming two inspiring new members - a 19-year-old and a 91-year-old. Their story offers valuable ideas for connecting with women across generations. |
| A Chapter Revitalized: The Power of Commitment and Community | Winter 2025 | Chapter IF/TX successfully revitalized their struggling chapter by harnessing the power of commitment and community. Their story is a testament to the transformative potential of dedication, offering inspiration and hope for turning a chapter on the brink of disbandment into a thriving success. |
| Cross-Continental Virtual Initiation | Fall 2024 | A Virtual Initiation Success Story: Cross-Continental Virtual Initiation |
| Nebraska Chapter Adds 10 New Sisters | Fall 2024 | A "Get to Know P.E.O" Social Success Story: Chapter DG, Ponca, Nebraska, Adds 10 New Sisters |
| Together, 3 Small Chapters | Summer 2024 | In this article, three chapters recount their coming together to find strength and energy to successfully revitalize their chapters. |
| The Secret to Their Success | Spring 2024 | A newly charted chapter quadruples membership in two years. Their story of growth and thriving is one of inclusivity, understanding and sisterly bonds. |
| Staying' alive How One Chapter Saved Itself from the Brink of Disbandment | Winter 2024 | A Chapter Success Story: Chapter AV, Prince George, British Columbia saves itself from disbanding. |
| Award Winning Ideas/Success Stories - Meet and Greet Results in 5 New Sisters! | Sep/Oct 2023 | Chapter HP/FL hosts a meet and greet which led to the initiation of five new members. Read this article to learn their tips. |
| Award Winning Ideas/Success Stories - Outreach Event Rocked! | Jan/Feb 2023 | One chapter's booth at a local event successfully garnered interest in the P.E.O. projects and P.E.O. membership. |
| THE Secret TO GROWING MEMBERSHIP | Sept/Oct 2022 | What is the secret to growing membership? One dedicated P.E.O. shares the not so secret answers in this inspiring success story. |
| A Membership Success Story | Jan/Feb 2020 | A Membership Success Story: How one local chapter grew by leaps and bounds in less than a year. |
| Georgia Knows It’s OK to Talk About P.E.O. | Jul/Aug 2016 | In this article, Georgia sisters share how they successfully talk about P.E.O. throughout their community and state. |
| California Chapter Hosts Booth at Popular Street Fair | Mar/Apr 2016 | A "Go Find the Others" Success Story: Chapter JA, Berkeley, California, hosts a booth to publicize the philanthropies of International Chapter and the scholarships of California State Chapter expose more young women to Cottey College and introduce prospective members to the many benefits of sisterhood. |
| Growing by Leaps and Bounds—Physically, Emotionally and Financially! | Jan/Feb 2016 | A Chapter Success Story: Chapter KA, Columbia, Missouri excels in chapter, philanthropic and membership vitality. |
| The Gift and Secret of Sisterhood | May/June 2012 | In this article, a chapter shares how sisterhood, a change of meeting day and intergenerational fellowship allowed for chapter growth and seven sisters to become more actively involved in P.E.O. |
| Whom Do You Know Who Will Make a Good P.E.O.? | Sept/Oct 2011 | Let's Go Find the Others event encourages each sister to introduce one friend to P.E.O. as a natural part of chapter life. |
| Small but Mighty | Jul/Aug 2011 | In this in-depth article, learn from different chapters who successfully use small interest groups to strengthen friendships and introduce potential new members to the Sisterhood. |
| P.E.O. Membership Initiatives in Action Chapter L, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Membership Committee Works to Strengthen Chapter | May/June 2011 | In this in-depth article, learn from a chapter who successfully uses the Membership Begins with ME document, chapter surveys and goal setting to ensure a happy and healthy chapter. |
| My Daughter, My Sister How one local chapter makes a tradition of initiating their daughters | May/June 2011 | In this success story, a local chapter's tradition of initiating their daughters demonstrates how welcoming young women into P.E.O. opens the door to a lifetime of friendship, leadership development and philanthropy. |
| Chapter V, Irvine, California, Strengthens Chapter, avoids Disbanding | Jan/Feb 2011 | A Chapter Success Story: Chapter V, Irvine, California, Strengthens Chapter, Avoids Disbanding |
| Great Things Happen When Sisters Introduce Friends to P.E.O. | Jan/Feb 2011 | A dedicated sister uses the Woman Who is Not a P.E.O. form to give the gift of membership, successfully adding four new members to her chapter in just one year. |
| Membership Begins with Me” Taken to Heart | May/June 2010 | In this brief letter, a 54-year member shows the true impact of her actions - not only by giving the gift of P.E.O. to three young women but also by contributing to the growth and vitality of P.E.O. membership. |
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Resource Info
Topic
Membership, Membership Success Stories
Audience
Member, Local Chapter Membership Committee
Published
January 2025
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