October 12 Meeting

On a personal notes.....

• Linda reported regrets from Dianne Sievers and Ann Hushen, who are attending teacher conferences.
• Clare is recovering from cataract surgery. She has visited Linda Lambrecht.
•  Dena is getting good reports from her physician regarding her back surgery and hopes to be at the boutique.
•  Linda Walpole reports that she has been given her “walking papers,” literally.
• Ann Hushen brought a trick-or-treat basket, filled with delightful tricks and treats for grown-up Halloween girls.
• Tarah is babysitting.
• Kathy Bird stopped by with her auction items.
• Sue Queen had parent-teacher conferences.
• Marty is being the “perfect wife,” entertaining husband’s clients.
• Anne Stuart shared that the Christmas concert this year is the entire Messiah, and will be in conjunction with the Jefferson Symphony.
• Anne is also doing a Winterfest show of her jewelry in Broomfield Nov. 17.

October 4 Meeting

On a personal note.....

• Pam recommended some excellent programs on the Discovery Channel that she has been watching.
• Linda reported regrets from Dianne Sievers and Ann Hushen, who are attending teacher conferences. Clare Alsko, Judy Dickson, and Ginny Longee are out of town. Cindy Bose is ill.
• Anne Stuart offered free firewood to those who would come gather it.Anne also will be selling her jewelry at the Evergreen Choir fundraiser.

Romp to Stomp

The date has been announced for the Romp to Stomp -- a snowshoe walk to raise money for breast cancer research.  It will be on March 2 at the Frisco Nordic Center.  My husband and I participated last year and had a wonderful time.  We thought it would be fun to have a PEO team.  The following is the link that provides more information:
http://tubbsromptostomp.com/co/about/romp

I have committed to knit a hat for everyone on our team.  Yes, that includes BILs and kids.  Last year there were many men in pink skirts, hats, capes, you name it as well as kids of all ages.  Some were in backpacks and being pulled in sleds.  I've knitted 10 hats so far to get ahead of the game and when we get a count if necessary I'll knit more. 

The color isn't quite right -- it's a dark pink -- but you get the idea.  Please let me know if you're interested.  We need a fun name for our team as well.  You can be a virtual member of the team (pay the fee but not walk) but only snowshoers will get a hat.

September 6 Meeting

A PERSONAL NOTE

• Pam Renney visited former HE sister Dena Johnson, who is recovering from back surgery. Dena is recuperating, and she sent goodies for the Harvest Boutique.
• Marty will host a shower for Sarah Kelly. The date is not yet set for the shower; the wedding is in February.
• Deborah reported on Linda Lambrecht's condition.
• Brenna Linke shared information about the fundraiser dinner for Josh Demuth  at Tuscany Tavern.
• Anne Stuart shared dates and info regarding the Evergreen Chorale performance of The Sound of Music.
•  Anne notes from those not attending, including best wishes for Cat and Audra. Susy Beerer has a  new granddaughter and address, which Pam will share.
•  Diane Sudmalis is visiting her mother.
•  Denise Pecoraro is with her twin granddaughter, who is recovering from back surgery.
•  Linda Walpole thanked her sisters for cards, calls, and food. Her husband Jim is now on the board at Mtn. Resource Center.
•  Marty will be the Evergreen Rodeo Volunteer Coordinator.
•  Dianne Sievers thanked Ann Hushen for taking notes at the August meeting, thus enabling family visits in Oregon.
• Jean Kelly is joining a Bible Study group on Jeremiah and inviting others to join in.
• Mary Michele Beaty and Melanie Jones brought greetings from their mother Nan.
• Ingrid Anderson has artwork  in the Center for the Arts gallery in Georgetown.
• Pam Renney updated us on Romp to Stomp participation. So far, she has knitted10 pink hats for those who will be participating.

July 5 Meeting

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

• Pam had lunch with Tracy Patton.  The family is not moving to Houston but they do have a new house
• Carole Jackson introduced her mom, Denise Drellich, a PEO from Florida.
• Ann Stuart announced that her daughter, Audra Thornburg, who was in attendance earlier but needed to leave, is closing on a new home soon.

June 7 Meeting

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHAPTER 

• The lovely African Impatiens basket, brought by Joyce Snapp, was won by Penny Page.
• Cindy Bose wondered if anyone could bring Betty Knisler to the salad social for her. Tarah will pick her up and bring her to the social.
• Susie Beerer asked about summer hikes and whether we would like to do that again.
• Jill Dirks thanked the Chapter for making it possible to attend State Convention.
• Sue Queen thanked the Chapter for being a great group of women in her life; tonight was her one-year initiation anniversary.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE

• Anne Stuart heard from several sisters who are out of town or had conflicts this evening.
• Clare Alsko phoned Linda Lambrecht when she was visiting Hilton Head. Linda has closed on her new home, and she indicated how supported she felt by those keeping in touch with her. In spite of Lou Gehrig’s disease and leukemia, Linda’s spirit is so upbeat. Clare will apprise us of her new address and double-check her email. Jill Anderson had dined with her, and she, too, is amazed at how positive she is.
• Pam Renney and Jill Dirks have both had cataract surgery.
• Dianne Sievers shared that her nephew wedded last weekend. She also wondered if anyone had a gentle way to coax foxes to leave their yard.
• Susie Beerer shared that their house is up for sale.
• Jill Anderson shared that Ingrid’s ceramics will be in the Student Art League show on Sunday, as will be Mary Jo Nelson’s. The show is in Denver.
• Marty Unger reminded us of the upcoming Evergreen Rodeo; granddaughter Lisi will be mutton-bustin’ this year.

May 3 Meeting

• SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHAPTER
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• Congratulations to sisters with May birthdays: Margo Stell, Barb Guist, Cindy Bose, Kim Unger, Joyce Snapp, Martha Zavodsky, Jolain Graf, Susie Beerer, and Cindy Chicota. 
•  Sue Queen and Tarah Nellis will be attending convention.
•  Mary Michele Beaty and Cindy Chicota are also able to vote because of their membership on State Committees. If you can attend Friday night’s session, please do so, as Mary Michele is in charge of the P.E.O. Scholar program, and it promises to be informative and engaging.
•  Mary Michele wished us a Happy Birthday as a Chapter, acknowledging the original members who are still in our Chapter and thanking all of us for being her sisters. She reminded us of the treasured bonds and support this Chapter provides for all of us.
•  Lisa Lindsey shared their P.E.O. bag fundraiser. Members sell them at every event, pitching in to sew them.
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• ON A PERSONAL NOTE 
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•  Jill Dirks shared that Anne Stuart will be a vendor on May 12 from 10-5 at C-470 and Kipling, selling her beautiful jewelry. This is an open house for the Front Range Birding Society. 
•  Deborah heard from several sisters:
• Marty and Don are in Texas at a company retreat.   
• Kathy Bryant is at a financial seminar.
• Sondra in Charleston at a reunion.
• Jill is still in South Carolina, and Clare is in Hilton Head. Both will visit Linda Lambrecht.
• Deborah updated us on her condition. She is closing on a home that is adaptable to her new wheelchair and has help with household tasks; she is doing quite well. Remember, she loves the cards she gets from us.
• Barb Guist shared a book called Nothing Daunted about two pioneer teachers who came from back East to teach in Routt County.
•  Sherry has a new grandson, an adopted young man who is twenty and has overcome many obstacles; he is now on track and they are proud to have him in their family. Also one of her trainee dogs, Mattie, went to court to comfort a young girl who needed to testify against her father, and Mattie was a success. 
• Book club is at Anne Stuart’s house next Tuesday, May 8, at 10:00. The book is No Safe Place.
•  Jean Kelly shared that Sarah is sorry to be missing us, but she is thinking of us as she works nights.
•  Pam Renney is wondering where the two biography books might be. Please contact her if you know of their whereabouts.

Evacuation Prep Part 2

The list was too long to fit in one posting, so here's the second part:


WHAT TO DO BEFORE LEAVING

___ Close evacuation car windows but DO NOT LOCK CAR and leave keys in ignition
___ Close fire resistant window coverings, heavy drapes, and Venetian blinds
___ Close garage door but leave it unlocked (disconnect automatic garage door opener)
___ Close or cover outside vents and shutters
___ Cose sliding glass doors into the center of the house (DON'T lock them)
___ Determine where separated members will meet
___ Disconnect propane tank
___ Don't tie up telephone lines (notify friends and relatives by e-mail where to contact you)
___ Establish an evacuation plan, travel route, probable destination
___ Fill bathtubs, sinks, and containers with water
___ Fill evacuation vehicle gas tank
___ Follow any official agency's evacuation instructions
___ If instructed, tie large white cloth to front door knob
___ Leave one light on in each general area so firefighters can see your house in dark and smoke
___ Lock doors and windows
___ Make safety equipment obvious for firefighters (spigots, ladders, chain saws, hoses, etc.)
___ Move overstuffed furniture away from windows
___ Park evacuation vehicle in the garage heading toward street and travel route
___ Place a ladder against the roof of the house on the side opposite the approaching fire
___ Plug air vents and openings that are close to the ground
___ Prepare an "information note" to leave on the door detailing who you are and where you have gone
___ In your "information note" tell where flammables are (such as lawnmower gas, ammo, chemicals - move them all into one place)
___ Release any livestock in the area
___ Remove combustible items from around the outside of the house
___ Remove lace, nylon, or light material drapes and curtains
___ Soak burlap sacks, small rugs, or large rags in containers
___ Turn off appliances, thermostats, fireplaces, stoves
___ Turn off natural gas at meter
___ Turn on exterior lights

WHAT TO DO NOW TO PREPARE

___ Clear debris from roof and gutters
___ Clear driveway to at least 20 feet wide with 15 feet vertical clearance (for emergency vehicles)
___ Clear vegetation from within 3 feet of hydrants
___ Clear weeds and cut grass within 10 feet of structures, propane tanks, utility boxes
___ Develop outdoor water supply with hoses to reach entire house, nozzle, and pump
___ Document an annotated list of all belongings
___ Have fire tools, ladder, and fire extinguishers available
___ Install chimney screen or spark arrestor
___ Install enclosed sides on stilt foundations and decks
___ Install only non-combustible roof material
___ Install screens on foundation and eave vents
___ Install shutters, fire curtains, or heavy drapes on windows
___ Install smoke detectors and test quarterly
___ Keep evacuation vehicle gas tank full
___ Make a video of all belongings, talking about each
___ Post load limits on access bridges
___ Post name/address signs clearly visible from street or road
___ Practice family fire drill and evacuation plans
___ Practice STOP, DROP, and ROLL (should clothes catch on fire)
___ Prepare a list of valuables to take with you (store together, if possible)
___ Remove branches that overhang withing 15 feet of roof and chimney
___ Remove trash and debris accumulations
___ Remove trees growing through porch, deck, or roof
___ Stack firewood uphill or on a contour at least 30 feet away from house
___ Take still pictures of all belongings as a backup
___ Thin and prune your trees and brush

Emergency Evacuation List

While we were sitting on the deck at the IZ fundraiser admiring the view, the uncomfortable topic of evacuating for fires and what plans we each have or don't have.  The following is a list I found on Pinecam during the recent fire and consensus was that it would be useful to have it on the blog so we could access it easily.  Of course it needs to be customized for your specific circumstances.

WHAT TO TAKE

Family

___ Pet ID tags
___ Pet leashes
___ Pet medications
___ Pet water bowls
___ Pets (if advance warning, take to an approved shelter)
___ Photographs of all family members


Documents

___ Birth certificates
___ Car insurance card
___ Computer backup disks
___ Computers (time permitting)
___ Drivers' licenses
___ Health insurance card
___ House deed
___ Insurance papers
___ Legal documents
___ Marriage license
___ Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
___ Tax papers

Money

___ Blank checks
___ Cash
___ Check books
___ Credit cards
___ Purse
___ Savings books
___ Wallet

Medications

___ Analgesics
___ First-aid kit
___ Motion sickness tablets
___ Prescription dentures
___ Prescription glasses
___ Prescription hearing aids
___ Prescriptions

Jewelry

___ Decorations, pins, awards
___ Family heirlooms
___ Gold, silver, and other valuable jewelry

Sentimental

___ Family Bible
___ Irreplaceable keepsakes
___ Original paintings
___ Photos and albums, slides, movies, home videos

Food and water (for three to seven days - if time permits)

___ Manual can opener
___ Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food
___ Pet food
___ Pet treats
___ Water (at least one gallon per person and pet per day)

Food Storage
Water Storage

Toiletries (if time permits)

___ Sanitary devices
___ Shaving articles
___ Soap and towels
___ Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Emergency Sanitation

Clothing (appropriate for the season - if time permits)

___ Change of clothing for each person (for one to seven days)
___ Change of underwear
___ Coats and jackets
___ Gloves and scarves
___ Hats and caps
___ Infant supplies and toys
___ Shoes and boots
___ Sleepwear

Additional Items to Take (if time permits)

___ Cameras and extra batteries
___ Cell phones
___ Covered container to use as an emergency toilet
___ Flashlights and extra batteries
___ Portable radio and extra batteries
___ Reading material
___ Recreational items

First Aid Kit
72-Hour Kit

April 12 Meeting

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHAPTER:

• Mary Michele Beaty reported that our sister Nan is doing as well as can be expected, and Mary Michele and Melanie thanked sisters for the cards, which Nan appreciates immensely.
• Marty gifted Jean as a former officer and Pam Renney on her first meeting as President. 
• Nancy Dunkin made sure that sisters signed for yearbooks. Also, she and several others are hosting a healing weekend the first weekend in June near Cottonwood Pass. Clarification whether a person can come for one day and regarding room reservations. If you are interested, please let Nancy know.
• Tarah Nellis reminded us that convention is that first weekend in June, and she asked for clarification regarding registration as a visitor.
• Anne Stuart requested that anyone who is able to do so, please give a sister her new yearbook. Several folks offered to deliver both yearbooks and membership cards.
• Barb Guist had her daughter and grandchildren spending the night.
• Mary Michele Beaty reported that her daughter Cindy Chicota will be manning the state scholarship committee booth at state. Mary Michele is planning the P. E. O. scholar awards for convention. Colorado has two new scholars for next year, and four women who will be studying in Colorado. Drop by and say “hi.”
• Pam Renney heard from Clare, who could not make it. Jill Anderson is in S. Carolina, and she will be taking Linda Lambrecht out to lunch.
• Pam also reported on the “Romp to Stomp” benefit for breast cancer; it was a fun, eventful, and successful event, with 2300 people participating. Could we consider a team for next year? Pam pledges to knit a hat for anyone who will do this snowshoeing event in Frisco.
• Pam shared a screen print of the Chapter blog. She asked if sisters were fine with having personal concerns posted on the blog. The suggestion was that concerns be put in the P.E.O. Post instead.
• A suggestion was made that the hostess’s email address be included in the P.E.O. Post so that sisters who are unable to attend are more likely to let the hostess know.
•  The basket was won by Anne Stuart.

March 1 Meeting

Thank you to everyone for a lovely installation ceremony.  And a big thank you from the whole chapter to Marty for a wonderful 2 years.  She has left big shoes to fill.

I am going to continue to send regular emails with the meeting details, notifications of special events, and anything else you'd like me to forward.  However, I'm also going to use this forum to post the same information so we have everything in one place for everyone to reference.  After each meeting I'll post the good of the chapter notes so those sisters that can't attend meetings will be able to keep up on the news.  I can also post pictures -- new babies, weddings, or anything you'd like to share.

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE GOOD OF THE CHAPTER 

•  Joyce Snapp shared a note from Bonnie Benda, Imagine a Woman.
•  Anne Stuart shared that Audra is traveling on business, and that Catherine has received a promotion, which keeps her happily busy. Anne also heard from Susie Beerer and Barb Guist.
•  Be sure to see Quilters; this is the last weekend. She enjoyed it immensely, and her BIL had an epiphany about women talking about their lives.
• Sondra had a note from Linda Walpole; her brother will be entering hospice soon.
•  Kim Unger is now with Biscuits and Berries catering; let her know if  you need any catering.
• Marty gave gifts to her officers; her daughter Kim knitted the lovely gift bags.
• Marty drew her own name as winner of the basket.
• The Chapter gifted Marty with wind chimes and thanked her for her service as President.
• Newly inducted President Pam Renny gave Carole Jackson her pin.
• Pam will share the information via the P.E.O. Post, but she has also created a P.E.O. blog. Just click on the link (which will appear in the Post). Check it for upcoming events and links to State and International Chapters. Suggestions for the good of the chapter will also go into the blog as a means for sisters to keep up with one another.
• Pam and her husband are snow-shoeing for breast cancer in Frisco this upcoming weekend (Romp to Stomp).

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