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  • 74th Convention of International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood

     
     

    Iowa Events Center | Thursday, September 12, 2019 - Saturday, September 14, 2019

         
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74th Convention of International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood

 
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Iowa Events Center | Thursday, September 12, 2019 - Saturday, September 14, 2019

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International Convention registration is now closed.

 

  • This registration deadline applies to all registrants, including BIL/Spouse and Guest registrations.
  • No refunds will be issued after August 1.
  • After August 1, the only registration modifications that can be processed are cancellations (with no refund).
  • Alternates assuming the spot of a cancellation will take on exactly what the previous registrant had selected. No exceptions. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to registration@peodsm.org by the state, provincial or district president for credential purposes.

 

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  • Jen Hatmaker to Present Keynote Speech at 2019 Convention of International Chapter

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JEN HATMAKER will present the keynote address to Convention of International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood on Friday, September 13.

    Jen is the author of 11 books, including “For the Love” and “Of Mess and Moxie.” She is the happy hostess of a tightly knit online community where she reaches millions of people each week. She and her husband, Brandon, founded the Legacy Collective, a giving community that funds sustainable solutions to systemic problems around the world. They also starred in an HGTV series called “My Big Family Renovation” and live in a 105-year old farmhouse just outside Austin, Texas, with their five kids. Jen speaks at events all over the country and hosts the popular podcast “For the Love with Jen Hatmaker.”

    Jen is thrilled to be addressing the Sisterhood at our milestone Convention. She says, “ There is nothing more powerful on earth than a community of women committed to raising up their sisters. In a female world riddled with competition and jealousy, the 150-year history of P.E.O. Sisterhood is a rare treasure that deserves to be applauded. Let’s look back in celebration as we look forward to the future of empowering more women on the margins, from hard places, and with great potential, the incoming legacy of the next 150 years.”

    Convention in the Palm of Your Hand!

    Download the official P.E.O. International Events mobile app to access 2019 Convention of International Chapter resources.

    • Find helpful maps
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    • Read speaker bios
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    • Play the interactive game
    • And so much more!

    Available September 2019 for Android and Apple iOS devices.

    Master Illusionist Lyn Dillies to Perform at 150th Birthday Bash

    Entertainment at Saturday’s 150th Birthday Bash will be provided by master illusionist Lyn Dillies. Lyn has mesmerized audiences of all ages throughout the U.S. and Canada for over two decades. Hailed as the finest female magician in the land, Lyn’s engaging personality, along with some of the most spectacular, eye-defying illusions in magic today wows her audiences with an unforgettable experience.

    A pioneer in the male-dominated profession of magic, Lyn has strived to use her talents to nurture the arts and civics. In 2009, she was honored to receive the Merlin Award from the International Magician’s Society for Female Illusionist of the Year. And in 2013, she was the first female illusionist to ever be presented with the prestigious Milbourne Christopher Award from the Society of American Magicians for her contributions to magic. Past recipients include David Copperfield, Penn and Teller and Siegfried and Roy.

    Sisterhood in Song

    We are looking for sisters to share their vocal talents at Convention of International Chapter on September 14, 2019. A special piece of music has been composed to honor President Sue Baker. Theresa Forrester Spencer, Cottey College professor of music, will lead sisters in song during the Saturday morning Business Meeting at Convention of International Chapter! Join your sisters for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

    Chorus members should:

    • Identify as Soprano I, Soprano II, Alto I or Alto II
    • Be able to read music
    • Be available for practice on Thursday, September 12 from 12:30-1:15 (in place of the first workshop) as well as early Friday evening and Saturday morning.

    Space is limited; register today.

     
    Speakers
    • Angela White

      Changing your world…

      YOU are a Philanthropist!

    • Becky Rupiper-Greene
      Your Personal & Professional Brand
    • Carla Snyder
      One Pan Two Plates
    • Jen Hatmaker
      Keynote Speaker
    • Mary Jane Mapes

      You CAN Teach a Pig to Sing - Leading

      Our Sisters with Gratitude and Grace

    • Melanie Kirkpatrick
      P.E.O. and the Spirit of Thanksgiving
    • Dr. Jann Weitzel...

      P.E.O. and Cottey:

      Growing Incredible Futures Together

    • Jenn McFerron & Katy Michael

      P.E.O. on the Record: Sharing

      the Stories, Strength and Sisterhood

    • Mary McCarthy
      Living Your BEST Life!
    • Membership Committee
      Become a Membership Powerhouse!
    • Study & Research Committee...

      Rules, Rules, Rules:

      The Amendment & Voting Process

    • Finance Committee...
      Let's Get Fiscal!
    • Dave Carey
      The Ways We Choose:
      Lessons for Life from a POW’s Experience
    • Lexi Vermillion
      Maximizing Your Partnership with Cvent &
      Planning Successful P.E.O. Events with Cvent
    • Mary Schwartz
      QuickBooks Enterprise for
      State/Provincial/District Accounting

    See the fun we had in 2017!

     

    To see the Iowa State Chapter video invitation from the 2017 Convention of International Chapter, click HERE.

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    Angela White

    Changing your world…

    YOU are a Philanthropist!

    Becky Rupiper-Greene

    Your Personal & Professional Brand

    Carla Snyder

    One Pan Two Plates

    Jen Hatmaker

    Keynote Speaker

    Mary Jane Mapes

    You CAN Teach a Pig to Sing - Leading Our Sisters with Gratitude and Grace

    Melanie Kirkpatrick

    P.E.O. and the Spirit of Thanksgiving

    Dr. Jann Weitzel, Dr. Trisha Stubblefield, Professor Jo Byrnes, Ms. Stephanie Grgurich

    P.E.O. and Cottey: Growing Incredible Futures Together

    Jenn McFerron & Katy Michael

    P.E.O. on the Record: Sharing the Stories, Strength and Sisterhood

    Mary McCarthy

    Living Your BEST Life!

    Membership Committee

    Become a Membership Powerhouse!

    Study & Research Committee & Parliamentarian

    Rules, Rules, Rules: The Amendment & Voting Process

    International Chapter’s Finance Committee, treasurer Kathy Soppe and Cottey College Chief Financial Officer Amy Ruetten

    Let’s Get Fiscal!

    Dave Carey

    The Ways We Choose: Lessons for Life from a POW’s Experience

    Lexi Vermillion

    Maximizing Your Partnership with Cvent & Planning Successful P.E.O. Events with Cvent

    Mary Schwartz

    QuickBooks Enterprise for State/Provincial/District Accounting

    • When

      Thursday, September 12, 2019 - Saturday, September 14, 2019

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      Iowa Events Center
      730 3rd St
      Des Moines, Iowa 50309

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