How to Join the P.E.O. Sisterhood

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P.E.O. is one of the oldest women’s organizations in North America. It has almost 6,000 local chapters with nearly 230,000 members in the United States and Canada. P.E.O. supports women through friendships and the bonds of sisterhood and through educational scholarships, grants, awards and loans. [1] Membership is by invitation, offering potential members the opportunity to learn about the organization and offers chapters the opportunity to get to know prospective members and explain the personal commitment and responsibilities that come with membership. Read on for more information.

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    Women over the age of 18 are eligible to be considered for P.E.O. membership. P.E.O. does not discriminate against any woman based on age, ethnicity, religion or education. [2]
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    member in your community to talk about membership. If you do not know someone, contact the P.E.O. Executive Office. [3]
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    This gives you an opportunity to learn more about the organization and gives local chapters an opportunity to explain the commitment and benefits of membership. [4]
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    's philanthropic purpose. [5]
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    A written acceptance to the local chapter must include an affirmation of your belief in God. You will be initiated by the local chapter and officially be a member of P.E.O. [6]
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    Log on to the state website where you live, put in the city where you live and search for a chapter. Contact the president and ask to visit.
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    For estate gifting, contact PEOInternational.org.
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      1. ↑ https://www.peointernational.org/peo-projectsphilanthropies
      2. ↑ https://www.peointernational.org/peo-membership
      3. ↑ https://www.peointernational.org/contact-us
      4. ↑ https://www.peointernational.org/peo-membership
      5. ↑ https://www.peointernational.org/peo-membership
      6. ↑ https://www.peointernational.org/peo-membership

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

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