Show Local delegates to PEO convention Chapter C of oC Vernal was represented at Utah State Convention this year by delegates Janet Lesh and Margorie Gagon them were alternates Jean Stevens and Linda Also in attendance from Crom Vernal were Margaret Francke and Vivian Voorhies both bolh past State Presidents of oC the Utah State Chapter This years year's PEO was held at the Tri Trl Arc Travelodge in Salt Lake City The guest speaker was Mrs Lucille H H. H Smith Recording Secretary of oC Supreme Chapter whose headquarters are in Des DesMoines DesMoines DesMoines Moines Iowa The convention there was Look for a Star PEO EO is an international women's organization in interested interested In in- in bringing to women increased opportunities for Cor higher education There are chapters in the United States Slates and Canada with ap- ap ly members members members' PEO was organized as a college sorority on the campus of Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Iowa in 1869 later it became a community organization for women Chapter C Cyas was yas established in inVernal inVernal inVernal Vernal May 8 1920 P PEO EO purposes are education and charitable accomplishments accomplishments accomplishments ac ac- ac- ac through 4 major projects They are The Educational Fund A revolving loan fund at low interest in In- terest Since it was established in 1907 over has been loaned to students Colley Cottey College is a liberal arts junior college for Cor women in Nevada Missouri Founded in 1884 it t has been owned and supported by since 1927 It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Association of Schools of oC Music for Cor Junior Colleges Continuing Education the newest project of PEO was established in 1973 1913 It has provided over scholarships for mature women to continue their education Applicants are recommended and sponsored by PEO Chapters which often provide support in addition addition addition ad ad- to monetary aid |