AWARD-WINNING | ideas
In October 2021, Chapters EY, JS, UO, PB, VA and WD from the Orange County Coastal Reciprocity Bureau (OCRB) in Southern California joined local vendors and artists at a Harvest Boutique held at Halecrest Park in Costa Mesa, California. Sisters had a marvelous time as chapters creatively organized tables with many items to purchase—homemade baked goods, jewelry, plants, autumn décor— the list was endless. They displayed P.E.O. informational brochures, posters, banners and table signs. In addition to raising approximately $4,500 for the P.E.O. projects, this was a stellar opportunity to interact with the community and tell them about our fabulous organization. Sisters were especially pleased to speak with a number of students who are currently attending junior college. When we tell young women about the scholarship opportunities that are available through P.E.O., we have a chance to make a difference as this may make a lasting impact on families, communities and the world. Six chapters in California’s OCRB made a difference at the Harvest Boutique! Many Rewards Reaped from Participation at Harvest Boutique
Six chapters in Southern California raised funds for and awareness of P.E.O. at a Harvest Boutique
Chapter AH in Mentor, Ohio, was looking for a new fundraiser to generate money for the P.E.O. projects. The Accessory Affair was born. At their September meeting sisters donated gently used or new purses, jewelry and scarves. A local church was kind enough to donate space for the set up and sale. There was a raffle for six high-end items while everything else was reasonably priced. There was a $10 purse table and a $5 purse table. All jewelry and scarves were priced at $2. Chapter AH was thrilled to not only raise $1,500 for the projects, but have a fun day together. Accessory Affair F U N A N D F U N D S AT T H E
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THE P.E.O. RECORD | January–February 2022
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