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The meaning of "P.E.O." in the organization's name has been, and may continue to be, an official secret.<ref name="clark">[http://www.dynamicgraphics.com/dgm/Article/28605 ''Talking P.E.O.: How does an organization introduce a new identity to the public? By first reassuring itself that “It’s OK” to change.''] (article by Sheree Clark in Feb./Mar. 2006 issue of ''Dynamic Graphics'' magazine)</ref> |
The meaning of "P.E.O." in the organization's name has been, and may continue to be, an official secret.<ref name="clark">[http://www.dynamicgraphics.com/dgm/Article/28605 ''Talking P.E.O.: How does an organization introduce a new identity to the public? By first reassuring itself that “It’s OK” to change.''] (article by Sheree Clark in Feb./Mar. 2006 issue of ''Dynamic Graphics'' magazine)</ref> |
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As of 2008, the [http://www.peointernational.org Sisterhood's website] states that the [[Acronym and initialism|acronym]] stands for "philanthropic educational organization |
As of 2008, the [http://www.peointernational.org Sisterhood's website] states that the [[Acronym and initialism|acronym]] stands for "philanthropic educational organization." However, that is not the original meaning of the acronym. |
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Because of the secrecy around its name and [[rituals]], the P.E.O. Sisterhood may be considered a [[secret society]]. In 2005, the Sisterhood unveiled a new logo and an “It’s OK to Talk About P.E.O.” campaign, seeking to raise the public profile of the organization while maintaining its traditions of secrecy.<ref name="clark"/> |
Because of the secrecy around its name and [[rituals]], the P.E.O. Sisterhood may be considered a [[secret society]]. In 2005, the Sisterhood unveiled a new logo and an “It’s OK to Talk About P.E.O.” campaign, seeking to raise the public profile of the organization while maintaining its traditions of secrecy.<ref name="clark"/> |
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Revision as of 13:43, 6 May 2008
The P.E.O. Sisterhood is a women's organization that supports and creates philanthropic and educational growth opportunities for women. The Sisterhood is organized with chapters throughout the United States and Canada, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Barbara Andes is the president.
The Sisterhood was founded January 21, 1869, as a seven-member sorority at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. The founding members were Mary Allen [Stafford] (1848-1927), Ella Stewart (1848-94), Alice Bird [Babb] (1850-1926), Hattie Briggs [Bousquet] (1849-77), Franc Roads [Elliott] (1852-1924), Alice Virginia Coffin (1848-88), and Suela Pearson [Penfield] (1851-1920). It has grown into an international organization of about 250,000 members with a primary focus on providing educational opportunities for female students worldwide.
Main projects
- Cottey College (est. 1884) is a junior women's college of 350 students in Nevada, Missouri.
- The Educational Loan Fund (est. 1907) makes loans available to qualified American and Canadian women with financial need.
- The International Peace Scholarship Fund (est. 1949) provides scholarships for international women to pursue graduate study in the U.S. and Canada.
- The Program for Continuing Education (est. 1973) provides need-based grants to women in the U.S. and Canada whose education has been interrupted and need to return to school to support themselves and/or their families through continuing education programs.
- Scholar Awards (est. 1991) are merit-based awards to U.S. and Canadian women who are pursuing a graduate degree or are engaged in graduate research at an accredited institution.
The Sisterhood also established in the 1960s a number of retirement homes for its members in various U.S. states, some of which still operate.[1]
Name
The meaning of "P.E.O." in the organization's name has been, and may continue to be, an official secret.[1]
As of 2008, the Sisterhood's website states that the acronym stands for "philanthropic educational organization." However, that is not the original meaning of the acronym.
Because of the secrecy around its name and rituals, the P.E.O. Sisterhood may be considered a secret society. In 2005, the Sisterhood unveiled a new logo and an “It’s OK to Talk About P.E.O.” campaign, seeking to raise the public profile of the organization while maintaining its traditions of secrecy.[1]
References
- ^ a b Talking P.E.O.: How does an organization introduce a new identity to the public? By first reassuring itself that “It’s OK” to change. (article by Sheree Clark in Feb./Mar. 2006 issue of Dynamic Graphics magazine)